- FINAL NORTHVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING November 8, 2016 – 6:00 pm PLACE: KIND OF MEETING: MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT:

Conference Room Regular Arlene Rambush, John Sira, Dennis Poulin, Dean Shepard, John Knapp None L. Ford, B. Ellsworth, T. Reidell, R. Arnold, M. Catalina, W. Sweet, A. Fordyce, M. Fordyce

Mr. Sira called the meeting order at 5:59 p.m. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXECUTIVE SESSION Dean Shepard made a motion for the Board to go into Executive Session at 6:00 pm to discuss issues pertaining to the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular individual or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0. The Board came out of Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. with a motion from Arlene Rambush and seconded by Dean Shepard. The motion carried 5-0. OPEN SESSION Shannon Thomarie was present with Morgan Fordyce and Haley Monacchio asking permission for the International Club to travel to NYC at some point convenient for the International Club. The Board stated that they fully support this trip.

REGULAR MEETING SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Dr. Ford reported to the Board on the following items:  As per written report  Minnowbrook today and tomorrow Mrs. Reidell reported on the following:  As per written report  Successful Superintendents day  Teacher Leaders starting to work on their projects  Veterans Day assembly on Thursday  Try Before You Buy Promethean Boards in use  Lock Down Drill went very well  Bringing Hoops for Heart back  Odyssey is starting up again  PreK & K Family nights were very well attended Mr. McFarland reported on the following: 1

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As per written report Today 6-12 presidential election: Trump won majority votes 56.7% Jim Miles back for Rigor and Relevance training Winter sports tryouts began yesterday Email lists increasingly being used

Mike Catalina reported on the following:  As per written report The Student Council Representative reported on the following:  As per written  Successful soccer seasons for both boys and girls  Halloween parade  Cupcake wars  Community forum  Basketball and cheer began  Senior poinsettia sale  PTO flight trip

MINUTES John Knapp made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting 10/4/16 meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Dennis Poulin and carried 5-0.

TREASURER’S ITEMS Treasurer’s Report (9/30/16 & 10/31/16) Arlene Rambush moved to approve the monthly report as presented. seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0.

The motion was

Claims/Warrants Arlene Rambush moved to approve Warrant #6 with the check amount totaling $491,295.61 and Warrant #7 with the check amount totaling $31,683.02 for a grand total of $522,978.63. The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0. Revenue Status Revenue Status report presented for information. Budget Status Budget Status report presented for information. Extra Classroom Report (9/30/16 & 10/31/16) Arlene Rambush moved to approve the Extra Classroom Report as presented. The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0. Budget Transfer Report Arlene Rambush moved to approve the Budget Transfer Report as presented. The motion was seconded by John Knapp and carried 5-0.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Arlene Rambush gave the Board a brief overview of the recent Policy Committee meeting. 2

John Knapp gave the Board a brief overview of the recent Education Committee meeting. Arlene Rambush gave the Board a brief overview of the recent Community Relations Committee meeting. Kyle McFarland, John Sira and John Knapp gave the Board a brief overview of the recent Athletic Committee meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE None

NEW BUSINESS John Knapp moved the following items of New Business for approval: 

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Appointment of the following coaches: Steve Clapper-Modified Boys Basketball; Ed Lent-Modified Girls Basketball; Dan Reidell-Volunteer Asst Boys Basketball; Ashley & Alicia Reidell-Volunteer Asst Cheerleading; Josh Ostrander-Volunteer Asst Cheerleading; C. Klippel-Volunteer Asst Modified Girls Basketball; Don Klingbeil-Volunteer Asst Modified Girls Basketball Medical LOA for Erin Gurdineer approximately 4/27/17-6/23/17; Katie Lomaestro approximately 4/24/17-6/23/17; Sam Boyle approximately 2/13/17-5/5/17; Jayme Bevington approximately 2/13/17-4/10/17 First reading of two policies: Rights of Non-Custodial Parents & Use of Surveillance Cameras in the School District and on School Buses Appointment of substitute Custodial Worker/Bus Driver – William Biron effective 11/4/16 Alicia Hoffman for part time Strength Finders counseling Approval to advertise for a School Psychologist for the 2017-2018 school year Approval to create a Coordinator of Special Education position

Item F and I were pulled for independent votes. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0 John Knapp made a motion to approve the immediate hire of a Teaching Assistant in the Elementary School. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and the vote was as follows: Arlene Rambush – Yes John Sira-Yes John Knapp-Yes Dennis Poulin-No Dean Shepard-No The vote carried 3-2.

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John Knapp made a motion to approve the construction of the new soccer fields and move forward with the lowest bidder as presented. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and the vote was as follows: Arlene Rambush – Yes John Sira-Yes John Knapp-Yes Dennis Poulin-Yes Dean Shepard-Abstain The vote carried 4-0.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Various items were included for information only.

CSE ITEMS John Knapp made a motion to approve the following CPSE/CSE items as presented: #2162, 3279, 2547, 3291, 3284, 3042, 3281, 2736. The motion was seconded by Dean Shepard and carried 5-0. John Knapp made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. The motion was seconded by Arlene Rambush and carried 5-0. Respectfully Submitted, Laurie L. Groff, District Clerk

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