Hartland Consolidated Schools

Motion by Aberasturi, supported by Kessel that the agenda for the August 15, 2005 regular meeting be approved, that policy be set aside allowing Item II.D. to be treated as an Action Item, and that public participation be allowed on all items. Motion carried 4-0.

7/25 MINUTES APPROVED

Motion by Moody, supported by Kessel that the minutes of the July 25, 2005 organizational meeting be approved. Motion carried 4-0.

CALL TO PUBLIC

There was no response to the Call to the Public.

SUPT. REPORT

Superintendent Sifferman noted that the annual Opening Day Breakfast would be held on Monday, August 29^th, with breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. and the program to follow at 8:30. All Board members were invited to attend. She also noted that the New Teacher Workshop would take place on Friday, August 26. Ms. Sifferman stated that 39 of the 41 teaching positions available had been filled and interviews for the final two would take place this week. She again thanked the committees and administrators for their diligence during this extensive hiring process. Sifferman noted that the Building and Site Committee had met to discuss the land swap proposal with Hartland Township. Kingscott and OCBA would be evaluating the township site of approximately 114 acres. Scott Bacon has asked that they highlight one or two sites of 50-60 acres that would accommodate future school construction. More information will be available after the architects’ report.

BOARD REPORTS

Ms. Kessel commended the Hartland girls’ softball players who participated in the recent World Series of Softball. She also noted that the student-produced “The Cradle Will Rock” will have performances August 19, 20 and 21. She also reminded the Board and public of the upcoming “Run Drugs Out Of Town” event.

NEW HIRES:

HORVATH-HHS

Motion by Moody, supported by Aberasturi that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, offers a probationary teaching contract to Janine Horvath for the 2005/06 school year, at the Step 1, BA+20 salary tract ($38,076) with an adjustment to be made following student count day, pending verification of credentials and Public Acts 99, 83 & 189 requirements, if applicable. Motion carried 4-0.

SPADIE – HHS

Motion by Kessel, supported by Moody that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, offers a probationary teaching contract to Renee Spadie for the 2005/06 school year, at the Step 1, BA+30 salary tract ($39,345) with an adjustment to be made following student count day, pending verification of credentials and Public Acts 99, 83 & 189 requirements, if applicable. Motion carried 4-0.

SCHMIDT-HHS

Motion by Abersturi, supported by Moody that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, offers a probationary teaching contract to Michael Schmidt for the 2005/06 school year, at the Step 3, BA+30 salary tract ($43,378) with an adjustment to be made following student count day, pending verification of credentials and Public Acts 99, 83 & 189 requirements, if applicable. Motion carried 4-0.

MERWIN-VES

Motion by Moody, supported by Kessel that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, offers a probationary teaching contract to Molly Merwin for the 2005/06 school year, at the Step 1, BA salary tract ($35,659) with an adjustment to be made following student count day, pending verification of credentials and Public Acts 99, 83 & 189 requirements, if applicable. Motion carried 4-0.

LACHAJEWSKI-RES

Motion by Aberasturi, supported by Kessel that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, offers a probationary teaching contract to Cristal Lachajewski for the 2005/06 school year, at one-half of the Step 1, BA salary tract ($17,829.50) with an adjustment to be made following student count day, pending verification of credentials and Public Acts 99, 83 & 189 requirements, if applicable. Motion carried 4-0.

OTTO – HMS

Motion by Kessel, supported by Moody that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, offers a probationary teaching contract to Sandra Otto for the 2005/06 school year, at the Step 4, MA+30 salary tract $50,215 (adjustment to be made following student count day), pending verification of credentials and Public Acts 99, 83 &189 requirements, if applicable. Motion carried 4-0.

SCHINGECK-HHS

Motion by Kessel, supported by Aberasturi that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, offers a probationary teaching contract to Nicole Schingeck for the 2005/06 school year, at the Step 1, MA salary tract $39,345 (adjustment to be made following student count day), pending verification of credentials and Public Acts 99, 83 &189 requirements, if applicable. Motion carried 4-0.

(Mr. Horning arrived here – 7:20 p.m.)

Introductions were made by Principals Cain, Hughes and Nottle and Assistant Principal Cheney.

LUNCH PRICE INCREASE APPROVED

Motion by Moody, supported by Kessel that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations, approves the proposed increase in school lunch prices for the elementary and secondary schools by .25 for the 2005/06 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

2005/06 TUITION RATES

Motion by Aberasturi, supported by Moody that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations, approves the proposed tuition rates for the 2005/06 school year as follows: $1,428 – elementary, $1,723 – secondary. Mr. Bacon noted that the district has used this formula for 19 years as mandated by the state. He also noted that the district has very few students who actually fall under the tuition requirements. Motion carried 5-0.

05/06 TEACHER HANDBOOK APPROVED

Motion by Kessel, supported by Horning that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Director of Personnel & Student Services adopts the 2005/06 Teacher Handbook as revised and presented. Mr. VanEpps explained the proposed revisions. Motion carried 5-0.

DISCUSSION: DESIGNATED FUND BALANCE

Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations, Scott Bacon, explained the proposed designated fund balance for 2005/06 noting that in addition to dollars for technology replacement, which appears most years, the accountants suggested including the initial monies for the retirement incentive package. Mr. Bacon also noted that the fund balance is lower than projected at just over $900,000. This will come before the Board for action at the August 22^nd meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Elsie McPherson-Brown Paula Waters

Secretary Recording Secretary