West Central Community Unit School District 235 met January 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The meeting was called to order by President Brent at 6:00 pm in the Elementary Cafeteria. The following Board members answered roll call: Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye. President Brent declared a quorum present. Also present were P. Markey, B. Rees, K. Lafary, J. Kirby, C. Conlee, J. Pilger, S. Ayer, M. Frakes, and N. Clark.
President Brent then led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Good news Items:
Under good news items the following items were highlighted:
• With the continued support from the community, we recently submitted the collected Box Tops and received a check in the amount of $582.50 to be used for additional resources and supplies at the elementary. Please continue to collect both Box Tops and pull tabs to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
• West Central Elementary School received the WRAM monthly Spotlight Award with a special recognition given to Mrs. Lumbeck for being the teacher of the month.
• West Central Elementary School fourth grade class partnered with Scholastic Book Club to donate thirty-five pairs of pajamas, along with a free children’s book to a shelter in Macomb.
• Board Member White complimented the boys’ basketball team on their recent win and the cheerleaders, dance team and band on their performances.
• Board Member Lenahan was complimentary of the information being tweeted through the West Central Twitter account.
Approve Agenda:
Motion by Anderson, seconded by White to approve the agenda as presented. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye. Motion carried.
Recognition of Audience Request for Presentation:
No one wished to address the Board on any agenda items.
Closed session:
Motion by Lumbeck, seconded by Anderson to adjourn to closed meeting to discuss personnel (administrative salaries, the appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or officer, negotiations, the compensation, discipline, and performance of specific employees) at 6:05 pm. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye. Motion carried.
The Board took a short break and reconvened in the Unit Office Conference room at 6:10 pm. Roll call: Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by White to return to open meeting at 7:10 pm. Roll call: Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye.
The Board took a short break and reconvened in the elementary cafeteria at 7:15 pm. Roll call: Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye.
Consent Agenda:
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Buss to approve the consent agenda including the following items:
• The minutes of the regular meeting of December 14, 2016, closed session minutes from December 14, 2016;
• The payment of all bills and several additional bills;
• The December 2016 activity account summaries for West Central High School, West Central Middle School and West Central Elementary School;
• The Treasurer’s Report for December 2016;
Roll call: Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, absent. Motion carried.
Action items:
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Buss the Board approve the Julie Burdette Memorial Scholarship as presented. Roll call: Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Buss to approve the purchase of a twelve passenger van as presented. Roll call: Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Lenahan, the Board approve the following proposed policy changes to the following Board policies as presented on first reading:
• Policy 6:300 – Graduation Requirements
• Policy 7:150 – Agency and Police Interviews
• Policy 7:190 – Student Behavior
• Policy 7:200 – Suspension Procedures
• Policy 7:210 – Expulsion Procedures
• Policy 7:220 – Bus Conduct
• Policy 7:230 – Misconduct by Students with Disabilities
• Policy 7:240 – Conduct Code for Participants in Extra-Curricular Activities
• Policy 7:305 – Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries
Roll call: White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye. Motion carried.
Reports:
The Board heard summaries from their written reports from the building principals, a technology report from Mrs. Frakes; a special education report from Mrs. Ayer; and a report from District Athletic Director Mr. Kirby.
Discussion Items:
Superintendent Markey presented the five year enrollment projections. It is anticipated the enrollment will decline by approximately thirteen (13) students over the next five years. This is less than last year’s projection by thirty-five (35) students. Also, in 2020- 2021, the projected enrollment begins to go back up slightly.
Future Agenda Items:
There were no future agenda items identified by the Board.
Personnel:
Motion by Buss, seconded by White the Board approve the employment of Haz Ross as a part-time Title I Associate pending completion of all pre-employment requirements as presented. Roll call: Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, abstained; Brent, aye; Buss, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Lumbeck, the Board approve the resignation of Victoria Tapscott as the West Central High School Assistant Softball Coach with thanks for her service as presented. Roll call: Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye, Brent, aye, Buss, aye, Lenahan, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Lenahan, the Board approve the employment of Amy Olson as the West Central High School Assistant Softball Coach pending pre- employment requirements and per the WCATS contract as presented. Roll call: White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by White, the Board approve the employment of Robert Fleming as a West Central High School Girls’ Track coach pending pre-employment requirements and with a stipend of 1⁄2 of the Girls’ Track Coach stipend listed in the WCATS contract and the Board approve the employment of Joseph Hess-Haughey as a West Central High School Girls’ Track coach pending pre-employment requirements and with a stipend of 1⁄2 of the Girls’ Track Coach stipend listed in the WCATS contract as presented. Roll call: Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Lumbeck, seconded by Anderson, the Board approve Robert Fleming as a West Central Middle School Volunteer Sixth Grade Volleyball coach pending completion of volunteer coaching requirements as presented. Roll call: Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye. Motion carried.
Closed Session:
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Lumbeck to adjourn to closed meeting to discuss personnel (administrative salaries, the appointment, employment, or dismissal of an employee or officer, negotiations, the compensation, discipline, and performance of specific employees) at 7:30 pm. Roll call: Arnold, aye; Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye. Motion carried.
The Board took a short break and reconvened in the Unit Office Conference room at 7:42 pm. Roll call: Brent, aye; Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by White to return to open meeting at 9:37 pm. Roll call: Buss, aye; Lenahan, aye; Lumbeck, aye; White, aye; Anderson, aye; Arnold, aye; Brent, aye.
Future Meeting Date:
The Board was reminded that the next regular Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. The regular February Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.
Adjournment:
Motion by Anderson, seconded by White to adjourn at 9:38 pm. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
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