BOARD OF EDUCATION
CARROLLTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CARROLLTON, MICHIGAN
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
6:30 P.M.
April 20, 2015
MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY
3211 CARLA DRIVE
SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
MINUTES
Call to Order at 6:30 PM – Roll Call
Presiding: Anthony McDonald
Present: Fischer, McDonald, Feriend, Mejia, Schwerin
Absent: Lapine, Carter
Administration: Tim Wilson, Sarah Coates, Marc McKenzie, Tiffany Peterson, Shawn Thelen,
Jason Kowalski, Cheryl Taylor, Nate Wotta, Ken Hyde
Others in Attendance: Patricia Campbell, Kevin Rooker, Sue Dust, Chris Klemish, Katelyn
Lucas, Juanita Hadley, Jason Hall, Carrie Hodges, Misty Partlow, Janet Alison, Jazman Martin,
Dalton Lewin, Kaylie Niederstadt, Dylan Ireland, Carlos Delgado, Marcella Rodriguez, Candice
Morrison, Paulette Giltrop, Alaina Goschke, Joe Loperena
Official Record Keeper: Linda Heitkamp
I.
Recognition
A. Henry Speight for Honorable Mention Class B All-State Basketball Player – Henry was
unable to attend the meeting and will be recognized at next month’s Board meeting.
B. Juan Rodriguez for the NEMWA Wrestling State Title – Mr. McKenzie explained how
Juan qualified for the State tournament and won, as well as his many achievements
during this year’s wrestling season.
C. Juanita Hadley for Going Above and Beyond as Head Cook – Tim recognized and
thanked Ms. Hadley for her hard work and dedication feeding over 2,000 students on a
daily basis.
D. Kevin Rooker for Organizing the High School Social Studies Trip to San Francisco –
Ms. Thelen gave details on Mr. Rooker’s hard work and dedication organizing the
Social Studies trip every two years. Mr. Rooker spoke about the sights the students
visited and what destinations are on the horizon for their next trip.
II.
Presentation
A. Snap Shot of Omni - Tiffany Peterson and the Omni students and staff talked of the
many events happening at Omni along with the positive energy everyone is feeling.
Omni students have raised $420 for Multiple Sclerosis and $98 for Autism. Jazman
Martin read her essay on “What is Omni?” Ms. Hodges spoke about the project for
March’s Reading Month - students writing children’s books. Dylan Ireland read one of
the books to the Board. Ms. Alison explained about the origami boxes the students
made for the Board members.
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III.
Introduction of Staff
A. Tiffany Peterson – Patricia Campbell was introduced to the Board as the new Omni
math teacher who started in January of this year. Ms. Campbell talked briefly about her
background and her position at Omni.
B. Shawn Thelen – Jamie Matz was unable to attend the meeting and will be introduced
next month.
IV.
Public Comment
None
V.
Old Business
VI.
New Business
VII.
Board Reports
VIII.
IX.
Written reports from the Building Principals and Directors
A. Written reports were supplied by each principal and director.
Finance
A. Finance Memo – The memo was submitted to the Board.
X.
Superintendent’s Report
A. Roof Information – Ken Hyde reviewed the middle school roof project. The Dura-last
roof has a 15 year warranty. Ken estimates that the total cost will be about $200,000.
The Board asked that Ken get bids.
B. Sign Advertisements – The plan is to designate space for school use and the Township
Rec-League to use. Once the size of the signs is decided a fee will be determined. All
signs must be approved by the Superintendent.
C. Bus Lease –Our current bus lease will end in June. There will be a minimal increase in
the new lease. Tim strongly recommends we lease a new bus.
XI.
Notification of FMLA
A. Notification of Family Medical Leave for Lisa Brooks, from her position as a teacher
at the elementary school, on April 13 to 24, 2015. This leave will be granted under the
Family Medical Leave Act.
MOVED: By Fischer supported by Mejia: Recommend to accept Consent Agenda
Ayes: Feriend, Fischer, McDonald, Mejia, Schwerin
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
XII.
Consent Agenda
Board
A. Approved: Minutes of the March 18, 2015 meeting
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B.
D.
Approved: Recommendation of the following students as Graduates of the Class of
2015 for the high school as presented by Shawn Thelen and supported by the
Superintendent. Graduation is 7:00 p.m. on May 21, 2015.
Joey Ackerman
Jacob Harshman
Kaine Mullaly
Melinda Aimesbury-Dupuis
Louis Helmstadt
Anthony Murphy Jr
Brandon Arends
Lazarus Hernandez Morris
Tristen Nachtman
Desmond Baugh
Roberto Hernandez
Kyree Napier
Landon Beyett
Xavier Hernandez
Rainah Ontiveroz
Jacob Birchmeier
Brandon Hogan
Alexander Petroff
Autumn Breece
James Huffman
Alexia Poineau
Sha'quavia Broaden
Micayla Hughes
Jonathan Puckett
Daeonna Brooks
Michael Johnson
Joseph Puckett
Michael Bryan Ii
Cynthia Jones-McKinney
Kentrayvion Ray
Chase Buchinger
Colton Jordon
Brittany Reid
Savannah Carlton
Noah Keller
Mariah Rosado
Brett Carter
Rebecca King
Avyanni Santos
Cortlynn Clark
Zachary Kostick
Jalyn Saxton
Da'jon Clemons
Kyle Krumnauer
Sierra Scheib
Brenden Conrad
Madison Kubczak
Bailey Schwerin
Justin Cotton
John Laski
Danae Shepard
James Coughran Ii
Marilyn Laski
Benjamin Sian
Nolan Cox
Maggie Lavictoire
Brittany Smith
Jeanee Daniel
Connor Lewicki
Dyimond Snow
Stephan Darabos
John Luth
Rebecca Sova
Madeline David
Robert Lynch
Samantha Spiekerman
Brett Davis
Valon Lyons
Jacob Stevens
Asia Donald
Adam Main
Benjamin Story
Rhaianna Espitia
Jacob Mangas
Alexa Sumption
Ashley Fairley
Kaitlyn McKinstry
Randi Talaski
Michael Flores
Amy McQuarter
Emilio Torres
Diamond Fredricks
Alyshia Meininger
Ava Villegas
Madison Gagnon-Kalmerton
Marissa Mejia
Jewliah Washington
Caleb Gallant
Daniel Mielke
Jonathan Watkins
Steven Gawlik
Brandon Miller
David Weaver
Caleb Gnatkowski
Austin Mitas
Samuel Webster
Amber Gonzales
Mary Jane Moncman
Ciera Wheaton
Cyan Goodwin
Ni'kita Montgomery
Christina Wolf
Lindsey Gregory
Austin Morley
Alexis Hall
Allison Mraz
Approved: Recommendation of the following students as Graduates of the Class of
2015 for Omni Alternative Education as presented by Tiffany Peterson and supported
by the Superintendent. Graduation is 7:00 p.m. on May 27, 2015.
Michael Ashworth
Tiffany Brininstool
Ruben Cuellar
Linda Baker
Jazmin Brooks
Mandy Cummings
Elexis Beaudin
Harry Brown
Hans Darabos
Michael Bonesteel
Cecile Burnette
Tiara Delarosa
Shane Booker
Alexis Cabrera
Lori Delgado
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Catherine Devine
Ricardo Diaz
John Durek
Tabitha Earle
Jose Espinosa
Johnathan Estrada
Vivica Fenn
Tyler Grob
Nick Hanley
Dylan Ireland
Alexis Johnson
Dontelle Jones
Tamarian Jones
BettyAnn Klauman
Alexandria Knaub
Dalton Lewin
Jose Lopez
Steven Marcoux
Amado Martinez-Gomez
Jeremy McCaslin
Nyla McLain
Torion McCray
Suvanna Mirelez
Myesha Moore
Hannah Parks
Charles Pauler
Zachary Peabody
Bianca Pearsall
Imani Peterson
Aliyah Pierce
Parker Pratt
Kelsey Rainwater
Zachary Richards
Rachel Sanchez
Onalee Schultz
Zoe-Moon Smith
James Solak
Samantha Stewart
Kavarciae Taylor
Aiden Wesel
Alyssia Wressell
Finance
A. Approved: Recommendation of the General Operations bills as listed on the following
check registers (including payroll, payroll liabilities and hot lunch bills)
i. Payroll
$ 699,618
ii. General
$1,231,834
B. Approved: Recommendation of payment to Bay Arenac Intermediate School District
(BAISD) for the Career and Technical Education Program as approved by Shawn
Thelen and supported by the Director of Finance.
C. Approved: Recommendation to enter into a new three-year lease agreement to replace
the 2013 school bus with a 2016 model. Quarterly payments will increase slightly (less
than $100) with all other arrangements remaining the same. Specifications of the new
bus have been reviewed and approved by Ruth Gorney, Transportation Director and
supported by the Director of Finance.
Personnel
A. Approved: Recommendation to accept letter of retirement from Joyce Campbell, ParaProfessional at the Post-Secondary Transitional Program effective April 30, 2015, as
presented by Cheryl Taylor and supported by the Superintendent.
B. Approved: Recommendation to accept letter of retirement from Petra Nevarez, food
service worker, effective June 5, 2015 as presented and supported by the
Superintendent.
C. Approved: Recommendation to accept letter of resignation from Jose Duran, ParaProfessional at the Post-Secondary Transitional Program effective April 24, 2015 as
presented by Cheryl Taylor and supported by the Superintendent.
D. Approved: Recommendation to accept letter of resignation from Ryanne Griffith, ParaProfessional at the Post-Secondary Transitional Program effective May 8, 2015, as
presented by Cheryl Taylor and supported by the Superintendent.
E. Approved: Recommendation to accept letter of resignation from Tony Riopelle, ParaProfessional at the Post-Secondary Transitional Program effective April 13, 2015, as
presented by Cheryl Taylor and supported by the Superintendent.
F. Approved: Recommendation to hire Amy Chojnacki as a Cleaner/Helper effective
April 21, 2015 as presented by Ken Hyde and supported by the Superintendent.
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G. Approved: Recommendation of maternity leave for Kerri Dunn, middle school teacher,
under Article 10, Section E1, Personal Illness, of the CEA Contract, from March 23 to
June 9, 2015 as presented and supported by the Superintendent.
MOVED: By Fischer supported by Mejia: Recommend to accept bids to replace the
middle school roof.
Ayes: Feriend, Fischer, McDonald, Mejia, Schwerin
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
Approved: Recommendation to get bids for the middle school roof as presented by Ken
Hyde and supported by the Superintendent.
XIII.
Public Comment
Paulette Giltrop – There will be a Carrollton Neighborhood Watch meeting tomorrow
evening at 6:00 PM at the St. John’s Catholic Church
XIV.
Board Member Comments
Steve: Thanks to Tiffany and what a great effect you are having at Omni! Good job
everyone.
Loren: Thanks Tiffany for the Omni presentation. It is great to see the positive things going
on at Omni with students and staff. Keep up the good work. Good job everyone.
Ray: Really touched by Jazman’s essay and the trip to San Francisco. Ray plans to take a
tour of Omni to see the improvements.
Bill: Moved by Jazman’s essay and appreciates all the things going on at Omni. Great that
Omni is a part of our District. Numbers are looking good for graduation. The San Francisco
trip sounded amazing. Seniors to Seniors is this week. Looking forward to that and hope
the weather holds out. Bill will be attending the dinner at the Transitions Center with Tim
tomorrow night.
Anthony: Thank you everyone. Happy to be getting such positive information on Omni and
proud of the work going on there - it is very inspiring. Good luck on the M-Step. Good
meeting and thank you very much.
MOVED: By Fischer supported by Schwerin: Recommend to move to Closed Session for
Superintendent Evaluation and Personnel Issue.
Ayes: Feriend, Fischer, McDonald, Mejia, Schwerin
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
XV.
Closed Session
A. Superintendent Evaluation
B. Personnel Issue
MOVED: By Schwerin supported by Mejia: Recommend to return to Open Session
Ayes: Feriend, Fischer, McDonald, Mejia, Schwerin
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
XVI.
Return from Closed Session
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MOVED: By Feriend supported by Fischer: Recommend a Highly Effective rating for
Superintendent, Tim Wilson’s evaluation. Which by contract adds a one-year extension to
his contract through 2018.
Ayes: Feriend, Fischer, McDonald, Mejia, Schwerin
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
XVII.
Adjournment
MOVED: By Fischer supported by McDonald: Recommend to adjourn
Ayes: Carter, Feriend, Fischer, McDonald, Mejia
Nays: None
MOTION CARRIED
XVIII.
Adjournment: 7:48 pm
Respectfully submitted by:
William Feriend
Board Vice-President
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