FULTON SCHOOLS

Fulton Board of Education

Organizational/Regular Meeting

July 23, 2007

 

Minutes

 

The Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance was conducted by Superintendent Mungall at 7:00 p.m.

 

Appointment to Fill Board Vacancy

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams that the Board appoints Mrs. Amy Case to fill the vacant seat on the Board of Education until June 30, 2008 as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Administration of Oath - Administration of the Oath of Office is required for appointed Board Member Amy Case and returning Board Member Lee Williams.

 

Election of Board of Education Officers Election of Board of Education

President

Superintendent opens the polls to receive nominations for the office of President.

Nomination:  Kelly Trefil                                By:      Kathy Beaudreau

Superintendent closes the polls

 

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Blair that the Board elect Kelly Trefil as president of the Fulton Board of Education for the 2007-2008 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Vice President

President Trefil opens the polls to receive nominations for the office of Vice President.

Nomination:    Phil Hyde                                By:      Lee Williams

Nomination:    Kathleen Beaudreau                By:      Tammy Blair

 

President closes the polls

 

Ballot Round #1                      Hyde – III       Beaudreau – III

Ballot Round #2                      Hyde – III       Beaudreau – III

Ballot Round #3                      Hyde – IIIII     Beaudreau – I

 

Motion by Williams, support by Beuadreau that the Board elect Phil Hyde as vice president of the Fulton Board of Education for the 2007-2008 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Secretary

President Trefil opens the polls to receive nominations for the office of Secretary.

Nomination:    Lee Williams                           By:      Phil Hyde

President closes the polls

 

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Hyde that the Board elect Lee Williams as Secretary of the Fulton Board of Education for 2007-2008 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer

President Trefil opens the polls to receive nominations for the office of Treasurer.

Nomination:    Kathleen Beaudreau                           By:      Phil Hyde

President closes the polls

 

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams that the Board elect Kathleen Beaudreau as Treasurer of the Fulton Board of Education for the 2007-2008 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

MASB Liaison

Appointed MASB Liaison:                                         Kathleen Beaudreau

 

Athletic Appeals Member

Appointed Athletic Appeals Committee Member:       Lee Williams

 

Board members present:          Beaudreau, Blair, Case, Hyde, Trefil, Williams

Board members absent:           Osborn

 

Welcome and Introduction of Guests was conducted by the Board President.  Those in attendance were:  Deb Dayringer                      Greg Wolfe                 Daymond Grifka         Cheryl Wiseman

 

Approval of Agenda  

Motion by Williams, support by Hyde that the July 23, 2007 agenda be approved as printed.  Motion carried unanimously.          

                                                                                               

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams that the Board approves the minutes of the regular meeting of June 11th, 2007 and the special budget meeting of June 27th, 2007 as printed.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Communication to the Board

Written Correspondence - - None

            Comments and Concerns of Citizens Presents - - None

 

Resolutions and Other Action

 

Designation of Authorized Signatures of Various Accounts

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams, that the Board of Education accepts the designation of signatures as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Designation of Depository for School Funds

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Hyde that the Board of Education chose Commercial Bank and Michigan Investment Liquid Asset Fund to be the designated depositories for school funds.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Investment Authority/Resolution

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Hyde, that the Board adopts the investment authority/resolution as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Determination of Dates, Times, Location of Regular Meetings

            Date                                        Time                           Place of Meeting

July 23, 2007                          7:30 p.m.                     High School Media Center

August 13, 2007                     7:30 p.m.                     High School Media Center

September 10, 2007                7:30 p.m.                     High School Media Center

October 8, 2007                      7:30 p.m.                     High School Media Center

November 12, 2007                7:30 p.m.                     High School Media Center

December 10, 2007                7:00 p.m.                    High School Media Center

January 14, 2008                   7:00 p.m.                    High School Media Center

February 11, 2008                 7:00 p.m.                    High School Media Center

March 10, 2008                      7:00 p.m.                    High School Media Center

April 14, 2008                        7:30 p.m.                     High School Media Center

May 12, 2008                          7:30 p.m.                     High School Media Center

June 9, 2008                            7:30 p.m.                     High School Media Center

 

Motion by Williams, support by Beaudreau that the Board designate the second Monday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. July through November, 7:00 p.m. December through March and 7:30 p.m. April through June in the High School Media Center be the date, time and location of the regular meetings of the Fulton SchoolsÕ Board of Education.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Retention of Legal Firm

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams, that the Board retains the law firm of Thrun Law Firm P.C. for school business.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Publication of Legal Notices

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams, that the Board use the Gratiot County Herald and the Clinton County News for publication of legal notices.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Continuation of Accounting Firm

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams, that the Board continues contracting with the accounting firm of Abraham & Gaffney for school business.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Authorize the Superintendent to Act as the Executive Secretary of the Board

Motion by Hyde, support by Beaudreau, that the Superintendent be authorized to act as the Executive Secretary of the Board of Education for the purpose of signing all communications for the Board of Education.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Superintendent to Sign Contracts/Accept Resignations

Motion by Hyde, support by Beaudreau, that the Superintendent be authorized to issue and sign all contracts to school employees and to accept any resignation when tendered by an employee.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Board of Education Reports and/or Action

 

Breakfast Added to High School and Middle School – Starting with the beginning of the 2007-2008

school year Chartwells will add a breakfast line for the High School and Middle School students.

 

Sinking Fund Discussion – Discussion was had regarding a possible sinking fund.

 

Recommendations of the Superintendent

 

Personnel Action      

 

EMPLOYEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

 

Football                                              Volleyball

Head Varsity – John Winkler            Varsity – Tracy Beadlescomb

Assistant  Kelly McEwen               Assistant (JV) – Pat Roof

Assistant – David Sheahan                Freshman – Brian Davis

Volunteer – Joe Stephens                 

Volunteer – Gerald Winkler               Varsity Cheerleading – Sarah Henry

Assistant (JV) – Todd Walden          High School Cross Country – Cari Smith

Assistant – Chad Podolak                 

Volunteer – Jeff Waldron                             

Middle School (Head) – Kevin Sherrick                              

Middle School (Assistant) – Adam Mager

MS Volunteer – Kurt Hug    

 

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

           

RESIGNATIONS

 

Eighth Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Motion by Williams, support by Beaudreau that the Board accepts with regret the letter of resignation from Eight Grade Girls Basketball Coach Brian Davis as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Motion by Williams, support by Hyde that the Board accepts with regret the letter of resignation from Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Coach Scott Acker as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Participation in Academic Competitions

Motion by Hyde, support by Beaudreau that the Board approves the participation in all academic competitions and all travel associated with these competitions.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Accept Bid for Purchase of Serving Counter

Motion by Hyde, support by Beaudreau that the Board accepts the low bid from Culinary Products, Inc. of Saginaw in the amount of $13,972.00 for the purchase of a hot and a cold portable serving counter as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

 

 

Increase Student Cost for Breakfast & Lunch

Current Breakfast Prices                     Requested Increase                              Cost to Student

Elementary                  $1.00                           +.10                                                     $1.10

Middle/High                $1.00                           +.25                                                     $1.25

Adults                         $1.25                           +.25                                                     $1.50

Current Lunch Prices                          Requested Increase                              Cost to Student

Elementary                  $1.50                           +.25                                                     $1.75

Middle/High                $1.75                           +.25                                                     $2.00

Adults                         $2.25                           +.25                                                     $2.50

 

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams that the Board approves the increases to the cost of student breakfast and lunch as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Board Policy Updates

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Hyde that the Board approves the second reading and adoption of the revised policies 2623, 3121, 3362, 4121, 4362, 5460, 5517, 5517.01, 6520, 9150, and new policy 5630.01 as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Increase in Athletic Passes

Motion by Williams, support by Hyde that the Board approves the increase to our season athletic passes for the 2007-2008 school year as follows:  $175 family, $70 adult and $60 student as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Financial Statements and Bills

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Williams, that the June & July Financial Statements for the invoices in the amount of $163,551.19 be paid.  Motion carried unanimously.

           

Other Matters for Possible Action

 

Suggested Meeting Guide

 

Adjournment

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Hyde that the regular/organizational, July meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned at 8:01 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Lee Williams                                                                           Cheryl Wiseman

Board Secretary                                                                       Recording Secretary