LINDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Work Session Meeting

Linden High School

7201 W. Silver Lake Road

Linden, Michigan  48451

(810) 591-0410

October 7, 2009

7:00 p.m.

 

 

Members                      Laura Starrs, Steve Murphy, Rick Kursik, Scott Maker, Rob Rossow

Present                          Student Representatives:  Kevin George, John Cooper

 

Members                      Pam Snyder, Mike Murphy

Absent

 

 

ADOPTION               Moved by S. Murphy, supported by Maker to adopt the agenda as presented.

OF AGENDA          All yea votes.  Motion carried 5-0.

70-09                            

(P)

 

                                       

SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS

 

                                        Superintendent Koledo informed the Board that student count was 3045, down six from

                                        Friday, October 2

 

Mr. Koledo informed the Board he was invited to speak as a guest speaker at a Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals on “Stories of Success”.

 

                                        At the GISD Superintendents’ Meeting, there was discussion on the H1N1 vaccine and a plan

to inoculate all students free of charge at the schools.  There is nothing in the works for the staff at this time through the school.

 

                                        Clint Lawhorne, cross country coach, received Coach of the Year honors.

                                               

STUDENT BOARD REPORTS

 

                                        Kevin George, student council representative, reported the success of the recent blood drive. 

                                        Students donated 44 pints of blood.

 

                                        Homecoming events:  Seniors won the Powder Puff game.  Conner Everhart was crowned

                                        king and Emily Bond was crowned queen.  The junior class took top honors for best float and

                                        fence decorations. 

 

                                        LHS will be conducting their 14th canned food drive.

 

                                        The Linden Band Invitational will be held on Saturday, October 10.

                                       

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

None.

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

 

                                        Beverly Knox-Pipes, GISD, gave a Power Point presentation on Blackboard, an electronic-

                                        paperless board packet and board meetings.  The Board is interested in learning more about

                                        this program.  Mrs. Jensen will contact the GISD to learn more about the pros and cons and

                                        report back to the board.

 

                                        Stephen Blann, Rehmann-Robson auditing firm, presented the results of the 2009-09 fiscal

year audit of the Linden School District.  Per Mr. Blann, Linden received a clean audit.  The final draft of the audit will be taken to the October 21st board meeting for acceptance.

 

                                        Cheryl Thomas, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Services, shared the 2008-09

                                        Annual Report.  The report will be placed on the district website, www.lindenschools.org.

 

DIRECTOR/BUILDING PRINCIPAL REPORTS                                                                                                                                

                                       

                                        None.

 

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION                                                                                                                                                  

 

8th Grade                      Julie Brown, principal, presented the 8th Grade Washington, D.C. trip request to the Board of Washington, D.C.                                Education.  One hundred sixty  8th grade students will travel to Washington D.C. November Trip Request                                        3-8, 2009.  This item will be placed on the October 21st agenda under Old Business for

                                        approval.

                                       

Red Close                     Mike Engelter, assistant superintendent, explained to the board that the rules are changing Scholarship for the management of endowment scholarships.  His plan is to move the scholarship under

                                        the management of the Linden Community Education Foundation.

 

Discussion on            Mr. Koledo stated the GCASBM has asked each school board in the county to look at passing Statewide Health                           a resolution in supported of a continued study of alternative health care options for state Insurance  for                                        employees.  There was discussion among board members on the pros and cons of this idea.  Public Employees                   The Board decided Carmen-Ainsworth’s resolution title best fit Linden’s position.  This item Resolution                                        will be placed on the October 21st agenda under Old Business for adoption.

 

POLICY REVIEW

 

Second Reading         The board conducted the second reading on the new policy Infectious Diseases.  Because this Infectious Disease                         is a new policy, it requires three readings before adoption.  This item will be placed on the Policy                                        October 21st agenda under Old Business for a third reading and adoption.

 

First Reading              The board conducted a first reading on a minor change to Policy 5601.01 – Permanent Revisions to                                        Expulsion.  The district’s attorney recommended changing “Family Independence Agency or Policy 5601.01                                        Mental Health Department” to “Department of Human Services.”  This item will be placed Permanent  on the October 21st agenda under Old Business for a second reading and adoption.

Expulsion

 

First Reading              The board conducted a first reading on revisions to Policy 5113 – Schools of Choice and the Revisions to                                        Administrative Guidelines.  The revisions will reflect our current practice and clarify release Policy 5113                                        of students to other districts.  This item will be placed on the October 21st agenda under Old Schools of Choice                           Business for a second reading and adoption.

 

BOARD REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Rick Kursik attended many school events.  Mr. Kursik stated it was great to see Cliff Totzke, retired teacher, as the Grand Marshall of the Homecoming Parade.  Mr. Kursik has received many compliments from individuals complimenting how well the school grounds look.  The grounds have never looked better.

 

Scott Maker echoed Mr. Kursik’s comments.  Mr. Maker commented on the new receptacles, which were designed by one of our high school students, Cameron Germaine.  The girls’ golf season is ended well and they qualified for the MHSAA State Finals.

 

Steve Murphy attended the Genesee County Association of School Board Members meeting.  There was an update from the GISD political representative on health care issues.  Tomiko Fisher, Executive Assistant to the GISD Superintendent, gave a Blackboard presentation.  An update on the Mega Conference was also given.  The GCASBM Holiday Gathering will be November 10 in Frankenmuth.  The GCASBM’s Fall Program will focus on social networking.  Linden is allowed to have ten people attend.  It is scheduled for October 29.

 

Laura Starrs stated Homecoming was a lot of fun and the dance was great with 550 in attendance.  Mrs. Starrs reminded board members of the MASB Fall Conference and Delegate Assembly.  The MASB is also offering some complimentary CBA classes at the conference.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

71-09                             Moved by S. Murphy, supported by Maker to adjourn to Executive Session per Section 8(c),

(P)                                   Collective Bargaining,  Teacher Negotiations, and 8(h) Pending Litigation, Jason & Brandi

                                        Baroni, et.al, Petitioner v Linden Community Schools, Case No. 2009-1214, C2787,of the Open

                                        Meetings Act at 9:00 p.m.

                                        Roll call vote taken.

                                        All yea votes.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

                                        Re-convened to Open Session at 9:35 p.m.

 

ADJOURNMENT   

                                        Board President Starrs adjourned the meeting at 9:38 p.m.

 

                                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                                                _____________________________

                                                                                                                Steve M. Murphy, Board Secretary