FULTON SCHOOLS

Fulton Board of Education

Regular Meeting

January 14, 2008

7:00 p.m.

Minutes

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

All Board Members were present.

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

Dillon Trefil Matt Stephens Ben Weber Jordan Kindel

Logan Augustine John Winkler Mariah Lopez Jerry Winkler

Judy Winkler George Abbott Dave Sheahan Jacob Stephens

Jordan Rahme Sarah Stephens Chuck Mungall Daymond Grifka

Sandy Cherry Paul Avery Phil Garcia Greg Wolfe

Justin Barnaby

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Hyde, support by Beaudreau that the January 14^th, 2008 agenda be approved as printed. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Hyde, support by Beaudreau that the Board approves the minutes of the regular meeting of December 10^th, 2007 as printed. Motion carried unanimously.

Communication to the Board

Written Correspondence was circulated around the table at the beginning of the Board Meeting.

Comments and Concerns of Citizens Presents - None

Good News About Our Schools

Middle School - Mr. Avery

• Staff will be going to the Kellogg Center to learn more about the new GLCE for science.
• Matt Schoensee and Cari Smith working with other teacher in our RESD to develop a common Math Assessment tool.
• Staff is meeting to work on school improvement plan.
• January 18^th is the end of the 2^nd marking period.
• Upcoming event, Middle School students versus middle school staff in volleyball playoff.

Technology Director – Mr. Barnaby

• On January 16^th, Fulton will host the Quiz Bowl meet.
• February 4^th will be Fulton Schools Quiz Bowl Team’s third trip to Channel 23’s Quiz Buster Program.
• During Christmas Break all computers were updated.

Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation - Mr. Wolfe

• Maintenance and custodial staff worked hard over the Christmas Break.
• All areas of transportation are going well.

Community Education - Mr. Garcia

• Mr. Gracia presented a brochure listing the fall and winter offerings for the enrichment program.
• Mr. Garcia updated the Board regarding a meeting with Greenville School and the Alternative Education Program. He shared a flyer entitled “Good Things about Fulton Alternative Education”.

Elementary School - Mrs. Cherry

• Finalist for each grade level for the Geography Bee have been determined.
• The Christmas Program was a great success.
• Parenting classes are being offered featuring Jim Fay’s theory of Love & Logic.
• Plans are underway for the March 14^th PTO Carnival.
• Elementary will be celebrating March is Reading Month.
• The Elementary once again received funds from the Community Foundation Grant to purchase needed things for needy students.
• The elementary students collected many nonperishable food items for the Lions Food Drive.

High School - Mr. Grifka

• The High School is once again North Central Accredited.
• Seniors have voted on flower, song etcetera for graduation.
• Work is being done to put the Course Offering Guide in Place.
• Fulton’s Business Professionals of America competed in regionals and two students will be going on to the State Finals.

Superintendent’s Informational Report

January is Board Recognition Month – Mr. Mungall took this opportunity to thank the Board of Education for their dedication to the Fulton Schools.

Village of Maple Rapids – Mayor George Abbott of the Maple Rapids Village Council presented a resolution honoring the Varsity Football Team and Coaches.

Mr. Mungall also congratulated the Fulton Football Team on behalf of the Administration and Board of Education.

Board of Education Reports and/or Action

Annual Evaluation of Superintendent - Board President Trefil collected the evaluation forms from individual Board members. The evaluation committee will report back to the Board next month the results of the Superintendent’s evaluation.

Recommendations of the Superintendent

Personnel Action

COACHING

Volunteer coach for Varsity Boys Basketball Program – Clint Canfield

Motion by Williams, support by Case that the Board approves the volunteer coaching recommendation as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Preschool Resolution

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams that the Board adopts the resolution for Fulton Schools to participate in the 2007-2008 Michigan School Readiness Program as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

2007-2008 Budget Modification #2

Motion by Beaudreau, supported by Hyde that the Board adopts the 2^nd quarter budget modification as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Statements and Bills

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Williams, that the December Financial Statements for the Food Service in the amount of $37,995.75, for Athletics in the amount of $2,961.55, for the invoices in the amount of $145041.34, and for the payroll in the amount $513,564.00 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 Williams, support by Beaudreau 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 7:36 p.m. Roll call vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Williams, support by Beaudreau that the Board moved out of closed session at 8:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Williams, support by Case that the regular January meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Lee Williams Sarah Stephens

Board Secretary Recording Secretary