FULTON SCHOOLS

Fulton Board of Education

Regular Meeting

December 10^th, 2007

7:00 p.m.

Minutes

President Kelly Trefil called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

All Board Members Present : Beaudreau, Blair, Case, Hyde, Osborn, Trefil, Williams

President Kelly Trefil conducted the welcome and introduction of guests. Those in attendance were:

Daymond Grifka Greg Wolfe Paul Avery Betsy Fagan

Sandy Cherry

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams that the December 10^th, 2007 agenda be approved as printed. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Williams, support by Beaudreau that the Board approves the minutes of the regular meeting of November 12^th, 2007 as printed. Motion carried unanimously.

Communication to the Board

Written Correspondence - None

Comments and Concerns of Citizens Presents - None

District Program Information – Betsy Fagan our speech therapist from the Gratiot-Isabella

RESD shared her responsibilities when she visits Fulton Schools.

Good News About Our Schools

Technology Director – Mr. Barnaby - Mr. Mungall reported.

• Mr. Barnaby and the Fulton Quiz Bowl Team are taping their second round of Channel 23’s Quiz Buster Game. (Fulton won!)
• The team is currently CMAC Champs with a record of 3-1. Next week they will compete at Dansville. January 16, 2008 Fulton will host the Quiz Bowl competition.
• Mr. Barnaby has also put into place a trouble ticket system via computer. If there is a computer problem a trouble ticket can be completed on line and sent directly to Mr. Barnaby.

Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation - Mr. Wolfe

• Bus inspections went well. Only one bus was tagged because of excess rust. Rust is a definite problem in Michigan. We have several buses we are watching at this time.
• Staff is working on the set up for the Christmas Program.
• Creating schedules for maintenance and custodial staff for the Holiday Break.
• Monica Childers is being recommended as the special needs paraprofessional. She is currently subbing in this position and has made an awesome difference in the behavior of the students on this bus route.

Community Education - Mr. Garcia - Mr. Mungall reported.

• Mr. Garcia is home recovering from surgery.
• Mr. Mungall tries to go to the Middleton site at least once a day.
• MI Works program is good for the students and good for the district.
• Student audit completed and no students were lost. Student count is 226 up 46 from last count day.
• The new aides are working out well transporting students and working in classrooms.

Elementary School - Mrs. Cherry

• The elementary is gearing up for the Christmas Program.
• Congratulations, to third grade student, Reed Warnke who had his art work selected for the Commercial Bank Calendar. He received a $50 US Savings Bond.
• DARE graduation went very well.
• Through grant monies, we were able to service 100 students with new winter coats, hats, mittens, etc.
• The Geography Bee finals will be coming soon to the elementary. This program also allows students to learn to problem solve.
• Fifth grade students sounded really great at the Band Concert.
• The recent elementary book fair raised over $3,000.
• The PTO is hoping to clear approximately $9,500 from it’s fund raiser. Monies continue to go toward purchases for the Phonic Ear.
• Practices are underway for the Christmas Dance.

High School - Mr. Grifka

• We currently have twelve students who will be participating in the 2008 German Trip. We have two alternates that if spots open up will also be going on this trip.
• The High School computer lab is open on school days from 3-5 p.m. There were 440 staff and student that used the lab last month. This program is run through our Community Education Program.
• Mr. Grifka highlighted some of the possible changes to our Special Education Program regarding our teaching staff being Highly Qualified.
• A Red Ribbon Celebration is being sponsored by Fulton’s SADD Program. Week long activities have been planned such as lunchtime volleyball tournaments, penny wars and a dance on Friday night.

Middle School - Mr. Avery

• The Band Concert was very good.
• The first reward trip was to Zap Zone in Lansing. Seventy-two students were invited to participate by receiving a one or two in citizenship and or an A or B on their report card.
• The Middle School is once again trying to fill Santa’s Sleigh with non-perishable food items.
• Mrs. Wilson’s class is also selling candy canes to help purchase perishable food items. All groceries and funds are given to the Maple Rapids Lions Club to be distributed.
• High School Girls cheer will be cheering at 14 boys games and 7 girls games.
• Middle School also held a fund raiser for future reward trips.
• Sue Heinze will be attending a Science Conference at the Kellogg Center in Lansing.
• Seventh grade students participated in a Lifestyles Unit.
• Exploratory classes have recently changed.
• Thank you to the Board of Education and the Community for their support during the Football Play Off’s.
• The Middle School Wrestling invitation went very well. A new software program has been purchased that helped with the record keeping.

Superintendent’s Informational Report

Holiday Open House - The Board of Education will be hosting a Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 13^th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the High School Media Center.

Board of Education Reports and/or Action

Curriculum Council Report – Mr. Mungall reported.

• All schools met AYP. Report card grades from the State were; Elementary (B),

Middle School (B), High School (C)

• On January 7^th we will be having an audit (MI Tap) of our Highly Qualified records.

Recommendations of the Superintendent

Personnel Action

Employment Recommendations

COACHING

Middle School Cheer – April Kapustka

Girls Basketball Volunteer Coach – Rex Webb

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams that the Board approves the coaching and volunteer coaching recommendations as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Alternative Support Staff Aide

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Hyde that the Board employs Mr. Raymond Cunningham as an alternative support staff aide as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Special Needs Bus Paraprofessional

Motion by Hyde, support by Beaudreau that the Board employs Mrs. Monica Childers as a special needs bus paraprofessional as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Overnight Trip (German Exchange)

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Williams that the Board approves the overnight trip to Germany for March 31, 2008 through April 15, 2008 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent – Board President Trefil passes out the evaluation form to each Board Member. She asked that the forms be completed and returned at the January 14^th Board meeting. She also asked that if the Board could see ways to improve on the evaluation form that they make a note off to the side. A committee consisting of Kelly Trefil, Kathleen Beaudreau and Amy Case will tally the evaluation and report back to the Board at the February 11^th Board meeting.

Financial Statements and Bills

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Williams, that the November Financial Statements for the Food Service in the amount of $37,590.27, for Athletics in the amount of $16,606.98, for the invoices in the amount of $164,775.05, and for the payroll in the amount $752,789.00 be paid. Motion carried unanimously.

Other Matters for Possible Action

Suggested Meeting Guide

Closed Session – “Public Act 267 of 1976 – Open Meetings Act” – 8C Negotiations Discussion

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Williams that the Board move to meet in closed session pursuant to Sections 8(c) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.268(a), to consider upcoming negotiations at 7:53 p.m. Roll call vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Case that the Board moved out of closed session

at 8:47 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Williams, support by Beaudreau that the regular December meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Lee Williams Cheryl Wiseman

Board Secretary Recording Secretary