board of education 7:00pm brighton, mi 48116

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s Business and is not

to be considered a public community meeting. There is time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item

“Call to the Public.”

Board of Education Regular Board Meeting March 13, 2017 7:00PM

BECC Building, Board Room 125. S. Church Street Brighton, MI 48116

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

VI. Superintendent Report A. Student Representatives

VI. Call to the public

III. Roll Call

VII. For Action A. Minutes of February 27, 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Report 17-26

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VIII. For Future Action A. Disposition of property, Electronic recycling . . . . . . . . . . . B. Retirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Leave of Absence Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Report 17-27 Report 17-28

Report 17-29

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IX. For Information A. Curriculum/Instruction B. Finance

1. Bills of February 24 – March 3, 2017 Page 27 C. Human Resources D. Board Committee Reports

X. Second Call to the Public

XII. Next Regular Board Meeting, Monday April 10, 2017

XIII. Adjournment

IV. Approval of the Agenda

XI. Closed Session Negotiations, BEA, BESPA and BASSA Page 37

V. Shining Stars Page 2

Shining Star nomination

The Project Unified basketball team, cheerleaders and coaches were nominated to receive “Shining

Star” recognition for bringing the Brighton community together and reminding us of the Brighton

Difference.

Athletes Jack Krayer Jacob Sallee Zach Thomas Lance Miciek Noah Johnson Nick Boeth Trevor Noble Alex Kasten Eric Cunningham Mike O'Neil Alyssa Feiler Morgan Handyside Aleisha Kuznicki Partners Drake Deming Avery Conely Shayne Miciek McKenna Wiljanen Kylee Keller Macy Goller Shelby Gill Gabby Myers Anna Howe Allison Beavers Abbie Sieman Kallie Doyle Branham Hammond Jacob Dunn Josh Jacobson Coaches/Chaperones

Doupe St. Onge John Krayer Renicker L. Johnson

BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education

March 13, 2017

Report #17-26

For Action Subject: Board of Education Meeting Minutes Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the meeting minutes as presented. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: District Goal Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the minutes of February 27, 2017 as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

February 27, 2017

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Board of Education Brighton Area Schools Regular Meeting Monday, February 27, 2017 7:00 PM – BECC

Minutes I. Call to Order President Burchfield called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. Pledge of Allegiance President Burchfield led the board in reciting the pledge of allegiance. III. Roll Call

Members present: Andy Burchfield, Ken Stahl, John Conely, Alicia Reid and Bill Trombley, 2 absent - Dave Chesney and Roger Myers. Also present: Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendent Surrey, staff, press, and visitors.

IV. Approval of Agenda

Motion: To approve the agenda as presented. Moved by: Reid Supported by: Trombley Voice vote: 5 ayes, 2 absent – Chesney and Myers. Motion carried.

V. Call to the Public There were no public comments offered. VI. Superintendent Report

A. Polling Location Agreement – This was an informational item presented to the board.

B. Student Representatives – Katie Bishop introduced herself and provided an update on behalf of Brighton High School.

C. District enrichment coaches Kim Lewicki, Gillian McColgan and elementary media specialists Margaret Adams, Nicole Spencer and Tracie Richards presented the K-6 enrichment program and provided a handout with feedback from parent surveys.

VII. For Action A. Motion: To approve the minutes of February 13, 2017 as presented.

Moved by: Trombley Supported by: Stahl

Voice vote: 5 ayes, 2 absent – Chesney and Myers.

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B. Motion: To approve the 2017-2018 SOC Program by approving an unlimited JK – 12 SOC Program for students.

Moved by: Stahl Supported by: Conely

Roll call vote: 4 ayes, 1 nay Burchfield, 2 absent – Chesney and Myers. Motion carried.

C. Motion: To accept with appreciation the $3,500 donation from Mr. James Filipowski of Jim-Powski Racecraft Engineering as presented.

Moved by: Trombley Supported by: Conely

Voice vote: 5 ayes, 2 absent – Chesney and Myers. Motion carried.

D. Motion: To approve Layoff of certified teacher for 2017-18 as presented. Moved by: Trombley

Supported by: Stahl Roll call vote: 5 ayes, 2 absent – Chesney and Myers.

Motion carried.

VIII. For Future Action A. None.

IX. For Information A. Curriculum/Instruction – Dr. Surrey provided an update on behalf of the

curriculum department around the district. B. Finance – District bills of February 10 - 17, 2017 and Financial

Statements, January 2017 were presented for board review. C. Human Resources – Dr. Gray updated on district retirements and

insurance consortium. D. Board Committee Reports – Trustee Conley provided an update on behalf

of LCCA.

X. Second Call to the Public Margaret Adams addressed the board regarding the FTE’s of elementary media specialist.

XI. President Burchfield noted that the next meeting is scheduled for March 13,

2017. XII. Adjournment President Burchfield adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.

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Date Approved: Approved by:

________________________ _________________________ Andy Burchfield, President Roger Myers, Secretary


Report #17-27 For Future Action

Subject: Board Policy 7310 Disposition of Property Electronics Recycling Recommendation: Per Board Policy 7310 – Disposition of Property, it is recommended that Brighton Area Schools dispose of accumulated technology with an electronics recycling vendor.

Rationale: This variety of devices are obsolete or inoperable, and have been collected in the Technology Department awaiting disposal/recycling.

Facts/Statistics:

● Includes broken or obsolete computer workstations or laptops, photocopiers, printers, scanners, document cameras, televisions, CRT monitors, and fax machines.

● All data has been scrubbed from installed computer and copier hard drives.

District Goal Addressed:

Communication X Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement

Motion: Moved by: Supported by: That the board approve the disposal of accumulated technology with an electronics recycling vendor as presented.

Voice Vote: Ayes Nays


March 13, 2017

Report #17-28

For Future Action Subject: Certified Staff Retirements Recommendation: Acceptance of Retirement Rationale: Retirement forms attached Facts/Statistics:

Years of Service Last Name First Name Position Building

Effective Date

20 Gillis John Science BHS 6/30/2017

40 Heiss Kathy Grade 3 Hawkins 6/30/2017

32 Lucas Gwen English Scranton 6/30/2017

29 Messmore Michael On Leave BHS 3/31/2017

24.5 Messmore Cynthia Counseling Scranton 6/30/2017

30 Obrenovich Nada Physical Ed Maltby 11/30/2017

22 Perlman Harold Social Studies Scranton 6/30/2017

28.5 Phelps Linda Grade 2 Hilton 6/30/2017

26 Sauve Ann Math Scranton 6/30/2017

30 Sokoloff Mona Spanish BHS 6/30/2017

20 Tillman Roger English BHS 6/30/2017

District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity X Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Supported by: To accept with appreciation the resignation certified staff retirements as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays


March 13, 2017

Report #17-29

For Future Action Subject: Unpaid Leave of Absence Requests Recommendation: Approval of Leave Requests Rationale: Request letter attached Facts/Statistics: Michelle Hoss is requesting an unpaid leave of absence for the remainder of the 2016-17 school year. Michelle is a Special Education Teacher who has been on medical leave from her position at Brighton High School. She has 13 years of service to the district. Cory Shah is requesting an unpaid leave of absence for the 2017-18 school year. Cory is a Grade 2 teacher at Hilton Elementary and has 10 years of service to the district. District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity X Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Supported by: To approved the unpaid leave of absence requested as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays


March 13, 2017

For Information Finance:

1. Bills for payment of February 24 – March 3, 2017.


March 13, 2017

Report #17-30

For Action Subject: Closed Session: Motion Moved by: Supported by: To enter closed session for the purpose of discussing negotiation strategies connected with BASAA, BEA and BESPA bargaining units inasmuch as the administration has requested a closed session. Roll Call Vote: Conely Reid Burchfield Myers Trombley Chesney Stahl

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