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BOARD OF EDUCATION

From the LISD Vision…

Human relationships, inside and outside the LISD, reflect trust, openness, risk-taking, respect, integrity, and collaboration.

The public’s trust is earned EACH day through truthfulness, competence,

and accountability.

The LISD earns the confidence of its local districts as it leads and serves.

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Addison Community Schools Britton Deerfield Schools

Hudson Area Schools Sand Creek Community Schools

Adrian Public Schools Clinton Community Schools

Madison School District Tecumseh Public Schools

Blissfield Community Schools Morenci Area Schools

Onsted Community Schools

Special June Board Meeting

June 14, 2016

5:00 p.m.

LISD William J. Ross Education Service Center

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LENAWEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

William J. Ross

Education Service Center 4107 North Adrian Highway

Adrian, Michigan 49221 (517) 265-2119

Milton C. Porter Education Center 2946 Sutton Road

Adrian, Michigan 49221 (517) 263-8931

LISD TECH Center 1372 N. Main Street

Adrian, Michigan 49221 (517) 263-2108

Trenton Hills Learning Center

1008 West Maple Avenue Adrian, Michigan 49221

(517) 263-6354

Center for a Sustainable Future

4260 Tipton Highway Adrian, MI 49221

(517)265-2119

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The mission of the Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) is to prepare people to function effectively in a changing world by providing and coordinating quality education opportunities and support services, innovatively

and responsively, in partnership with our communities.

LISD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Victor Hogue President Richard Germond Vice President/Secretary Carrie Dillon Treasurer James Hartley Trustee Robert Vogel Trustee

ADMINISTRATION

James Philp, Superintendent

William Brown, Ed.S., Assistant Superintendent, Special Education & Strategic Initiatives Kyle Griffith, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Instruction & General Services

LISD Nondiscrimination Statement

The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) does not discriminate in any of its educational programs and services, activities, or employment practices, on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin / ancestry, religion, height, weight, marital status, age, limited

English-speaking ability, sexual orientation, or disability. Direct inquiries to: Executive Director of Staff Resources, Lenawee Intermediate School District, 4107 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 265-2119. Persons with hearing impairments, please

call the Michigan Relay Center at (800) 649-3777 (TDD).

Declaración de No Discriminación del LISD

El Distrito Escolar Intermedio de Lenawee (LISD) no discrimina en ninguno de sus programas o servicios educativos, actividades, o prácticas de empleo sobre la base de género, raza, color, origen nacional / ascendencia, religión, estatura, peso, estado civil, edad,

la habilidad limitada de hablar inglés, orientación sexual, o incapacidad. Para conseguir más información: Executive Director of Staff Resources, Lenawee Intermediate School District, 4107 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 265-2119. Personas con

problemas de audición, por favor llamen al Michigan Relay Center (800) 649-3777 (TDD).

http://www.lisd.k12.mi.us/

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Vision The American democratic experiment demands an effective system of public education to strengthen and advance the American ideal and to promote the “common good.” With courage, boldness, and urgency, the LISD recognizes and accepts its responsibility to ensure that today’s education will meet tomorrow’s challenges. Each student is the reason the LISD exists.

The dignity and well-being of each student is our impassioned dream. Through informed citizenship, our students will build a better tomorrow.

How well a student learns is ALWAYS more important than when… or how… or where.

Educational applications of emerging technologies are readily accessible to students and staff.

Research and best practices in teaching/learning/assessment are eagerly reflected in the daily performance of each staff.

LISD staff are involved in their communities through humanitarianism and volunteering, demonstrating concern for our neighbors.

The LISD courageously pursues innovation and excellence and willingly risks the possibility of criticism and failure.

Human relationships, inside and outside the LISD, reflect trust, openness, risk-taking, respect, integrity, and collaboration.

The public’s trust is earned EACH day through truthfulness, competence, and accountability.

As a student-centered learning organization, the LISD continually adopts new learnings and anticipates future conditions.

The LISD earns the confidence of its local districts as it leads and serves.

Leadership guides with:

empowerment and excellence, ideas, not control, relationships, not power, integrity, not convenience, and decisiveness, fairness, listening, sharing.

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LISD STRATEGIC PLAN

Bold Initiatives and Objectives Adopted August 4, 2008

The LISD will champion all students’ highest level of achievement so that each student is successful in the global community.

Goal A: The LISD will support and implement collaborative projects that enable each child to be ready, able and eager to learn.

Goal B: The LISD will support and implement collaborative, future-focused

initiatives that increase rigor, relevance and relationships so that each student has knowledge and thinking skills that are continuously worth more in the global community.

The LISD will continuously develop additional capacities for improving organizational performance.

Goal A: The LISD will continually innovate and evaluate.

Goal B: The LISD will continually endeavor to increase effective use of all LISD and community resources.

BOLD INITIATIVE

BOLD INITIATIVE

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BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL JUNE BOARD MEETING

Call Meeting to Order & Pledge of Allegiance DATE: June 14, 2016 TIME: 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Community Room William J. Ross Education Service Center 4107 N. Adrian Hwy. Adrian, MI, 49221 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT (TIME): __________________________ MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY:

Pledge of Allegiance

LISD BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS PRESENT:

LISD STAFF PRESENT:

OTHERS PRESENT:

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MOTION TO SET AGENDA

Motion to Set Agenda

Moved by: ________________, supported by: ________________

______ 1. Set the agenda as presented.

______ 2. Set the agenda as presented with the following change(s):

a.

b.

c.

YES NO Hogue Approved Germond Disapproved Dillon No Action Hartley Tabled Vogel

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BOARD OF EDUCATION June 14, 2016

Table of Contents

Call Meeting to Order & Pledge of Allegiance ............................... 5

Motion to Set Agenda ..................................................................... 6

Table of Contents ............................................................................ 7

Comments from the Public ............................................................. 8

Previous Meeting Minutes .............................................................. 9

Second Round Interviews of Candidates for the Position of Superintendent .............................................................................. 10

1. Interview of Mr. Mark Haag (5:00 PM)......................................................... 11

2. Interview of Dr. Robert Herrera (6:30 PM) ................................................... 11

3. Next Steps in the Superintendent Search Process ...................................... 11

Adjournment .................................................................................. 13

Attachments

• June 6, 2016, Regular June LISD Board of Education Meeting Minutes

• June 7, 2016, Special LISD Board of Education Meeting Minutes

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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Comments from the Public

----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- When addressing the Board, please follow these few guidelines: * Before the meeting begins, fill out a "Request to Address the Board" card

and give this to the President. The Board President will refer to these cards when inviting comments from the public.

* Limit your presentations to the Board to no more than ten minutes. * Whenever possible, contact the LISD Superintendent before a board

meeting, as questions may be answered or information taken at that time. * Submit complaints against school personnel in writing to the LISD

Superintendent at least five days before a regular board meeting. (The law provides that the person against whom a complaint is lodged has the right to ask for a closed hearing on the complaint.)

* Whenever possible, prepare a written summary of your comments to the Board so board members can later review the information more carefully.

* Groups of more than three should choose a representative to address the

Board. * Public debate is not allowed at a Lenawee Intermediate School District

Board of Education meeting. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----

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Previous Meeting Minutes

Previous Meeting Minutes

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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve/accept the following item(s):

Approve Minutes of the June 6, 2016, Regular June Board Meeting;

Approve Minutes of the June 7, 2016, Special June Board Meeting. Approve Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports

Moved by _______________, Supported by _________________ YES NO Hogue Approved Germond Disapproved Dillon No Action Hartley Tabled Vogel

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SECOND ROUND INTERVIEWS OF CANDIDATES

FOR THE POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT

Second Round Interviews of Candidates for the Position of Superintendent

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Second Round Interviews of Candidates for the Position of Superintendent

1. Interview of Mr. Mark Haag (5:00 PM)

The LISD Board of Education will interview Mr. Mark Haag, Superintendent of Onsted Community Schools, for the position of LISD Superintendent.

2. Interview of Dr. Robert Herrera (6:30 PM)

The LISD Board of Education will interview Dr. Robert Herrera, Superintendent of South Haven Community Schools, for the position of LISD Superintendent.

3. Next Steps in the Superintendent Search Process

The LISD Board of Education and Dr. Michael Wilmot, Michigan Leadership Institute, will discuss the next steps in the superintendent search process.

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ADJOURNMENT

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Adjournment

Moved by , supported by that

the meeting be adjourned.

YES NO Hogue Approved Germond Disapproved Dillon No Action Hartley Tabled Vogel

Meeting adjourned at __________ p.m.

MINUTES OF THE LENAWEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING:

Regular June Board Meeting June 6, 2016, 4:00 p.m.

LISD Education Service Center

The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Board President Victor Hogue.

CALL TO ORDER

MEMBERS PRESENT: Victor Hogue, Richard Germond, James Hartley, Robert Vogel, and Carrie Dillon

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

LISD STAFF PRESENT: Jim Philp, Theresa Soto, Dan Garno, Kyle Griffith, Bill Brown, Shelley Jusick, Mark LaFollette, Jaki Smith, Jenny Heath, Kelly Cichy, Melissa Conklin, Jody Howard, Julie Emmons, Nicholas Adams, Ann Knisel, Tom Kasefang, Edith Hong, Kelly Higgins, Amanda Davis, Johanna Lentz, Elizabeth Pechaitis, Tom Ayers, Kortney Thumme, Justin Schmidt, Janine Decker

OTHERS PRESENT: Ronn Chinn, Sydney Gerig, Melanie Gerig, Samantha Gerig, Wyatt Beard, Mariah Schnurstein, Kyla Lord, Consuela Young, Alexa Blohm, Samantha Gerig, and Hailey Perez

Set Agenda Moved by Dillon, supported by Germond, that the LISD Board of Education set the agenda as presented with the following changes:

Remove “Closed Session to Discuss Negotiations” and “Adjourn Closed Session” reports.

Yes: 5, No: 0; motion carried.

SET AGENDA

Staff of the Month Tom Kasefang presented the June 2016 Staff of the Month Award to Amanda Davis, Facilities and Staff Resources Secretary. Amanda's daily work habits are consistent with LISD's mission statement. She displays a positive attitude with staff, students, and the public, even on those tough days, and is responsive to the needs of others. Her position requires a significant amount of coordination with various LISD departments and community members. Amanda was very instrumental in coordinating a district-wide shredding project, which improved the safety and appearance of the District's archive room. She willingly changes her schedule to accommodate others and doesn't hesitate to jump in and help resolve an issue. Amanda takes her own initiative, often staying after her regular schedule to ensure things are completed. In addition to Amanda's daily Facility and Staff Resources duties, she incurs many interruptions at the ESC front desk throughout her work day. Whether it be a phone call or a PESG substitute coming in for finger-printing, she makes it look effortless. Amanda sets an example for everyone to follow.

STAFF OF THE MONTH

Comments from the Public None

PUBLIC COMMENT

LISD Board of Education Meeting: June 6, 2016 Page 2

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports Moved by Hartley, supported by Dillon, that the LISD Board of Education

approve/accept the following items:

Approve minutes of the June 2, 2016, Special June Board Meeting;

Approve financial reports. Yes: 5, No: 0; motion carried.

APPROVE MEETING

MINUTES & FINANCIAL

RPTS

Financial data reports for the month ending April 30, 2016:

Gen. Svcs. Sp. Ed. CTE

Revenues to Date $ 7,391,124 $ 19,341,525 $ 10,296,128

Expenditures to Date $ 5,654,525 $ 16,666,806 $ 6,588,480

Fund Balance $ 4,796,181 $ 3,641,877 $ 6,996,498

Projected June 2016 Cash Flow:

Gen. Svcs. Tech Fund Co-Op Fund Sp. Ed. CTE

$ 1,860,412 $ 501,595 $ 381,345 $ 6,472,636 $ 5,571,175

Capital Projects Cash Balances

Gen. Svcs. Sp. Ed. CTE

$ 3,097,326.52 $ 2,106,920.25 $ 5,046,606.09

Investments Total: $26,456,560.51

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Oral Report Shelley Jusick, LISD TECH Center Principal, and seven TECH Center students gave a report to the LISD Board of Education on the LISD TECH Center student organization winners. Alexa Blohm, Samantha Gerig, and Hailey Perez were first place winners at the DECA School-based Enterprise Food Operations competition at DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, Wyatt Beard and Kyla Lord won first place in EMT at the HOSA State Conference, Consuela Young, won 2nd place in Life Support Skills at the HOSA State Conference, Mariah Schnurstein won first place in Automotive Collision Repair and Refinish at the SkillsUSA National Conference – first female to earn that recognition. Elizabeth Petitus, Kortney Thummes, and Tom Ayres are the students’ advisors.

ORAL REPORT

Acknowledging Student Success Reports

LISD TECH Center students attended, and were successful, at several student organizations’ competitions:

o Engineering, Design, & CAD students (Noah Nimer, Alex Gracia, and Bronson Stover) competed in the State Conference for the Civil Engineering Bridge Challenge in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

o Morris Mason, Computer Information Services, placed 69th out of 418 competitors in Information Technology at the BPA National Leadership Conference in Boston, Massachusetts.

o WLEN Radio and Lenawee Community Mental Health sponsored a PSA (public service announcement) contest for youth in Lenawee County. Students were asked to write a PSA talking about HOPE, Helping One Person Everyday my way. Josh Nowak, Video & Audio Production student from Tecumseh, took first place in the 11-12 grade category. This first place award included $100 cash award for the Video & Audio Production program. Kyle Brown, Video & Audio

ACKNOWLED-ING STUDENT

SUCCESS


Production student from Tecumseh, received third place. Both students will have their PSAs aired on WLEN radio.

Special Education & Strategic Initiatives: Assistant Superintendent William Brown’s Reports

The Special Education Administrative Team (SEAT) has worked on individual and team leadership development throughout the past two years; however, the intensity of this work increased this year as they explored the personal aspects of leadership. For example, they discussed the great influencers of our lives, our core values as individuals, the qualities and skills each person contributes to the team, and what they need from the team. Group norms were developed for the team that are reviewed at the beginning of each team meeting. The culmination of their ongoing leadership development was an in-depth discussion about why they do their work. It is now common to hear the SEAT team reference “why”. Before the 2016-2017 focus areas were discussed, the team authentically identified the “why” behind the work they do. As focus areas were developed for the Special Education service area, the team discussed an alignment between the “why” and the content of the focus area. A graphic was created which depicts SEAT’s “Why”: Students: Empowering, Growing, Learning, Together.

On May 13, 2016, over 300 Lenawee and Hillsdale County student athletes participated in the Area 29 Special Olympics Spring Games at Siena Heights University. Students competed in a large variety of events, which included wheelchair and running races, golf, long jump, and many other events. Events were held outside on the grounds and inside the field house. Countless volunteers and school staff helped to make this a successful event. Thirty-seven Lenawee County student athletes will be competing at the State Special Olympic games this summer. LISD staff will be attending as coaches and volunteer coordinators.

The LISD Project SEARCH program at ProMedica Bixby Hospital is successfully completing its second year. This year’s program began with eight interns, seven of whom are working toward completion of the program at the end of July. Project SEARCH staff, in cooperation with Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan, are in the midst of the job search and placement for the seven interns.

o Planning began earlier this year for the 2016-2017 program. Nine interns have been selected to participate and are from the following Lenawee County school districts: Adrian (1), LISD Laura Haviland Program (Adrian) (1), LISD Adult Transition Support Services (Onsted) (1), Madison (1), Sand Creek (1), Tecumseh (3). These interns will participate in a week-long orientation program at ProMedica Bixby in June. The orientation will help to prepare them for the start of their Project SEARCH internships beginning in September 2016.

o Board member Hartley had the opportunity to tour the program and witness the pride that not only the students had, but also the staff. He said that Julie Yaroch, President of ProMedica Bixby and Herrick Hospitals, speaks very highly of the program. He offered a “hats off” to everyone involved. Edith Hong is the LISD Supervisor for this program.

A total of 202 referrals for truancy intervention have been received from local school districts for the 2015-2016 school year. This number is down slightly from the number of referrals received during the 2014-2015 school year.

SPECIAL ED. & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES


According to data submitted to the State of Michigan, Lenawee County ranks 12th out of 57 reporting ISD/ RESA’s in the 2014-2015 school year for chronic absence percentage. This was an improvement from 21st out of 57 in 2013-2014. Through April 30, 2016, there were 2,553 Lenawee County students who were absent for at least 10 full days of school during the 2015-2016 school year. This position was created as a preventative model rather than a reactive model and is showing positive results based upon the current data set.

Instruction & General Services: Assistant Superintendent Kyle Griffith’s Reports

The LISD TECH Center Residential Construction Program received a donation of a 8.5’ X 18’ cargo trailer with 3 concession doors and a ramp out the back from Midwest Energy Cooperative. At the Gold Hammer Dinner held on May 11, 2016, Patty Clark of Midwest Energy Cooperative presented paperwork for the donation of the tool trailer to Scott Biggs, Residential Construction instructor. The partnership with Midwest Energy has been beneficial for many years for several programs.

Devilbiss Tekna paint guns were awarded to two Automotive Collision Repair & Refinish students. Mariah Schnurstein (Summerfield) was awarded a Tekna paint gun in recognition of her first place finish at the SkillsUSA Automotive Refinishing State Competition. Alex Brown (Sand Creek) was awarded a Tekna paint gun in recognition of his second place finish at the SkillsUSA Automotive Refinishing State Competition. The guns were awarded by Mike Boden of Devilbiss Refinishing and Joe Wysocki from Painters Supply of Adrian.

At the May 2016 Board of Education meeting, LISD staff presented bid results from bid division 4 of the 2016 LISD TECH Center welding addition project. LISD staff recommended the Board award two separate contracts based on the lowest bidder of each item. Ann Arbor Welding was awarded the bid for the band saw, line burner, and a pipe beveler, with a total bid amount of $17,322. Baker Gas & Welding Supplies were awarded the belt sander, bench grinder, rolling band saw, and welders, with a total bid of $36,819. The two Miller Dynasty 350 welders that were quoted by both bidders consisted of only the welders, not the complete welding package. The additional items included in the welding package are a welding cart, foot control switch, water cooled torch kit, and various cords. LISD staff were made aware of this error after the May 2016 Board meeting. Since the bid award was based on pricing for the welder only, it was determined that re-bidding the two complete Miller Dynasty 350 welders would be required. Baker’s Gas & Welding Supplies offered the best price on the two complete Miller Dynasty 350 welding packages. Recognizing a difference of $420, the preferred welding equipment would be the wireless option (as opposed to the wired option) for the safety of students and ease of use of the equipment. Moved by Hartley, supported by Germond, that the LISD Board of

Education approve purchases from Baker’s Gas & Welding Supplies, in the amount of $13,987.78, for purchase of two complete Miller Dynasty 350 welding packages.


The LISD TECH Center Alternative Energy & Robotics program will have an additional name change for the 2016-2017 school year. At the September

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2015, CTE Superintendents’ Subcommittee meeting, program name changes were presented, including the name for Alternative Energy and Robotics, which was changed to Engineering, Robotics, & Emerging Technologies. Due to additional discussion with advisory committee members and administration, the LISD TECH Center is making another adjustment to the program name now to be called Engineering, Robotics, and Mechatronics. This was presented to the CTE Superintendents’ Subcommittee at the May 2016 meeting. The reason for the change is to make the program name broader including the choice of Mechatronics for students. With the other mechatronics programs in the county, it is important that parents and students know they can still get this curriculum at the LISD TECH Center as well, although in a broader program. This program will remain under the Engineering CIP code, which includes the knowledge and skills of mechatronics. The student outcomes are the same, yet the interest path may be different. Therefore, students can explore all the areas of interest and how these interrelate with each other. Board member Hartley asked LISD TECH Center Principal Shelley Jusick if the program name change was political. Jusick stated that the name change will help students understand what they are signing up for, and they will have the option to learn mechatronics at the TECH Center if they are unable to make it to one of the other locations. Kyle Griffith stated that the different mechatronics programs will need to get together to talk and plan; put money aside; and hone in on the students.

At the May LCSA meeting, local superintendents signed an agreement that will allow 9th grade students to enroll in the middle college at the discretion of the local districts. (This year, 9th grade enrollment is limited to those students that have attended an information night; enrollment is not being reopened.) It was also agreed upon that there will be no advertising by LISD or Jackson College of this change to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Conversations will continue in the fall regarding the Branch Middle College design. With this model, students would still have the option to come to the central campus; however, the model give districts a 5th year option.

Each year, the LISD Information Technology Department organizes a consolidated technology purchase for July. In a continued effort to seek the most cost effective and efficient source for device purchasing, LISD will be utilizing the 22i TRIG activity for device purchasing, Statewide Purchasing Online Tool (SPOT). The SPOT enables LISD to leverage the aggregated volume from the entire state of Michigan to obtain higher discounts from device vendors. This source will provide the LISD with the most cost effective and efficient source for device purchasing and is also available to local districts. The July technology purchase will include laptops (117) and laptop dock packages (13).The total cost of this technology is $63,415.43. Moved by Germond, supported by Dillon, that the LISD Board of

Education grant permission to staff to utilize the 22i Trig SPOT bid to purchase laptops (117) and laptop dock packages (13) for a total of $63,415.43. Yes: 5, No: 0; motion carried.

The Regional Math Science Center Collaborative includes the six county prosperity region of Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw and brings together the original three Math Science Centers (Jackson MSC, Hillsdale-Lenawee-Monroe MSC, Livingston and Washtenaw


MSC) into one regional collaborative. Based on the successes and ongoing planning of this first year (implementation began October 1, 2015, as was previously reported to the LISD Board), the governing board, which includes the three fiscal ISDs’ superintendents and curriculum leaders, has agreed to extend the original Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for two additional years through September 30, 2018, and to add the three non-fiscal ISD superintendents to the governing board. In this way, all six counties are represented by their ISD superintendent and will have increased input into regional programmatic planning. Based on the recommendations of the Governor’s MISTEM Advisory Council, current budget proposals in Michigan include a shift to ten regional math science centers from the current 33. The Region 8 Collaborative is and will continue to be one model of how to implement this work as a region. The provisions of the MOU extension further support this work. Additionally, the collaborative allows teachers to take professional development training at any of the sites.

Office of the Superintendent: Superintendent Jim Philp’s Reports

The LISD Board of Education is being asked to approve a three-part action: 1. Set the Public Budget Hearing at a Special Board meeting on June 30,

2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m. A copy of the proposed 2016-2017 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the William J. Ross Education Service Center, 4107 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian, Michigan. A copy of the budget is also available at the June 30 meeting for review.

2. Adopt a resolution to publish notice of the 2016-2017 Public Budget Hearing. The notice will be published in the Saturday, June 11, newspaper. Neither the LISD taxable value nor the LISD millage reduction fraction for 2016-2017 are available yet. When taxable value figures for portions of the other four counties are received, we will have a firm figure for all properties within LISD’s boundaries and are hoping this will not decrease the overall millage reduction fraction. We anticipate having this information within the next two weeks.

3. Set the 2016-2017 Annual Organization Meeting and Rescheduled Regular July Board meeting. As has been done in the past, the Board of Education is being asked to hold both the annual organization meeting and the rescheduled regular July board meeting following the public budget hearing.

Moved by Harley, supported by Dillon, that the LISD Board of Education: 1. Set the public hearing for the 2016-2017 budget at a special

board meeting on June 30, 2016, beginning at 4:00 p.m. 2. Adopt the resolution to publish notice of the public hearing for

the District’s 2016-2017 budget. 3. Set the 2016-2017 Annual Organization Meeting and

Rescheduled July 2016 Regular Board Meeting for June 30, 2016, immediately following the public hearing.


LISD staff are compiling data for the District’s final budget revision for the current year and continue to closely monitor revenue and expenditures. Final

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budget revision information for the 2015-2016 fiscal year will be presented to the LISD Board of Education for adoption during the June 30, 2016 meeting. Positive balances are projected for all funds for the year ending June 30, 2016.

For the past five years, the LISD general fund budget has included an allocation to reimburse each participating local district up to $1,000 for conference registration, hotel accommodations, meals, and travel expenses associated with their pupil accounting district staff attending Michigan Pupil Accounting and Auditing Association (MPAAA) conferences. MPAAA offers two conferences annually. These conferences offer valuable training and updates pertaining to pupil accounting, attendance, and state reporting. MDE and CEPI personnel are present and available throughout the conference to answer questions. Current legislation updates are also presented by MPAAA’s legislative liaison. Ten Lenawee local districts took advantage of this opportunity (districts have the choice to send staff or not) to attend at least one of the two conferences this year to obtain specialized training on data quality and maximizing FTE in an effort to capture the maximum allowable local district funding for student counts.

o Board member Hartley said that he has no doubt the conferences are valuable to LISD and local district staff, but wondered if it was necessary to go every year? He suggested that it may be beneficial to survey the local districts to see if it is worthwhile.

Sand Creek Community Schools and Blissfield Community Schools desire to extend their contracts with the LISD for the provision of business services for two additional years. The Sand Creek Community Schools Board of Education approved the amendment provided under separate enclosure during their May 16, 2016 board meeting. The Blissfield Community Schools Board of Education approved an amendment to their contract (also provided under separate enclosure) during their May 9, 2016 meeting. The agreements include language requiring both local districts to reimburse LISD for all costs associated with providing their business services. The agreements can be terminated by either district upon 90-days written notice. Moved by Vogel, supported by Dillon, that the LISD Board of

Education approve the amendment to the cooperative shared business services agreement between LISD and Sand Creek Community Schools commencing on July 1, 2016, and terminating on June 30, 2018, and approve the amendment to the cooperative shared business services agreement between LISD and Blissfield Community Schools commencing on July 1, 2016, and terminating on June 30, 2018. Yes: 5, No: 0; motion carried.

As approved at the April 2016 Board of Education meeting, LISD staff developed specifications and requested bids for district-wide trash and recycling services. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was advertised publicly, requesting monthly pricing for district-wide trash and recycling services. Bid documents were sent to four local companies with only two companies, Republic Services Inc., of Adrian, MI, and Stevens Disposal Services, of Temperance, MI, submitting bids. Stevens Disposal offered the lowest monthly rate of $815 for district-wide trash and recycling services, compared to Republic Services, Inc. monthly bid $1,702.50. Facilities Director Tom


Kasefang said that the frequency of pick-up services can be increased or pared back depending on the volume of trash at the buildings. Moved by Hartley, supported by Vogel, that the LISD Board of

Education accept the bid pricing from Stevens Disposal Services, Inc. for the contract period of three years for district-wide trash and recycling services. Yes: 5, No: 0; motion carried.

Fall 2013, the South Campus became a classroom for students who participate in post-secondary special education Adult Transition Support Services (ATSS). This location provides students who participate in the ATSS an opportunity for instruction in a home-like environment. The ATSS program capacity is 18 full-time students. Currently, ATSS utilizes the South Campus building on a limited basis due to restrictions from State of Michigan Bureau of Fire Safety. If six or more students occupy a building for four or more hours/day, or a total of twelve (12) hours/week, the building must meet all State of Michigan code requirements for a school building. The State of Michigan, Bureau of Fire Safety, and the City of Adrian’s Fire Department have identified the following items that are non-compliant: Emergency lighting; Fire sprinkler system in basement with dedicated water line; Fire hydrant; Improve fire rating of floors and garage wall; Fireplace; and Addition of fire rated door.

o At the April 2014 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved LISD staff’s request to develop specifications and seek bids for these non-compliant conditions at the South Campus. LISD staff partnered with representatives from Dailey Engineering and the State of Michigan Bureau of Fire Safety to develop the bid specifications. Bid specifications were divided into two separate bid divisions.

Bid Division 1, base bid - installation of fire hydrants at both the LISD TECH Center and the South Campus. The additional fire hydrants are required to satisfy the City of Adrian’s Fire Department “Fire Safety Plan Review” for the LISD TECH Center Welding Addition Project

Bid Division 1, bid alternate - fire sprinkler system for the South Campus including a dedicated water line.

Bid Division 2 - Fire proofing of floors and garage walls rendering the fire place inoperable and installation of a fire rated door.

o LISD staff received two bids for Bid Division 1 (Reeves, Inc. for $57,374 and Jackson Automatic Sprinkler for $93,237), and one bid for Bid Division 2. Since only one bid was received for Bid Division 2, LISD staff will re-issue the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Bid Division 2 and bring a recommendation to the Board at a later meeting.

Moved by Germond, supported by Dillon, that the LISD Board of Education accept the low bid from Reeves Inc., in the amount of $57,374 for installation of two fire hydrants, one at the LISD TECH Center and one at the South Campus, and installation of fire sprinkler equipment at the South Campus. Yes: 5, No: 0; motion carried.

At the November 2015 Board of Education meeting, LISD staff were approved to develop specifications and seek bids for upgrading the District’s exterior lighting, to low emitting diode (LED). The primary benefits of LED are lower


energy consumption and reduced maintenance costs. It is not uncommon to achieve a 70% reduction in energy usage while actually increasing the amount of lighting. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was advertised publicly and two companies submitted bid proposals. A 10 year parts and warranty on lighting is included. Additionally, LISD has reserved energy optimization rebates from Consumers Energy and Midwest Energy which are estimated to be $18,659. These rebates will be paid directly to LISD once projection completion is verified. Board member Vogel asked, what is a good payback schedule? That information is not yet known. The low bid quoted for the CSF ($6,986) is to install LED lighting in the older pole building and greenhouse. Board member Hartley said he would prefer a motion without including this cost if other members agreed; however, other board members preferred to include the whole package in the motion. Moved by Dillon, supported by Hartley, that the LISD Board of

Education accept the low bid from Gusco Energy/Brint Electric Inc. for installation of LED lighting equipment at the LISD TECH Center, the Transportation Services interior shop lighting, and the additional light pole for Transportation Services in the amount of $73,576, and accept the combined bid from AEG Inc. in the amount of $42,126 for installation of LED lighting equipment at the CSF, Milton C. Porter Center, Transportation Services exterior, Trenton Hills Learning Center, and the William J. Ross/Fireside campus. Yes: 5, No: 0; motion carried.

During a recent inspection of LISD Facilities/Maintenance pick-up 1910, severe rust deterioration of the vehicle frame was identified. LISD Transportation staff were aware of this rusted area from the previous inspection and had welded steel to the frame for reinforcement. While the welded steel had extended the life of the vehicle, deterioration has progressed to a point where the vehicle is unsafe to drive and has been removed from service. LISD Facilities & Maintenance staff rely on this vehicle to perform routine maintenance tasks such as water testing, transporting maintenance supplies, and delivering equipment for many of the District’s programs. It would be difficult to provide the same level of service to the District without a similar replacement vehicle. Moved by Hartley, supported by Vogel, that the LISD Board of

Education authorize LISD staff to develop specifications and seek bids for the purchase of a new or pre-owned replacement maintenance vehicle. Yes: 5, No: 0; motion carried.

Contractors continue to make progress toward completion of the new LISD TECH Center Welding and Building Trades additions. Harp Construction of Northwood, OH has erected the steel support structures and completed the masonry block walls on both of the additions. Masons have completed the brick veneer and the roof decking is being installed. Electrical and HVAC contractors have begun installing necessary piping and duct work on the additions interior. Contractors began modifying the concrete barrier wall that borders the LISD TECH Center building for relocation of the access drive.


Personnel Update: Name Position Action

Linda Deatrick Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival 4/15/16

Lisa Eddy Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival 5/17/16

Jason Ely Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival 5/17/16

Jean Frey Volunteer – Elementary SXI 4/28/16 – 6/30/16

Joanna Guideau Volunteer – Graphic Design 5/11/16 – 6/30/16

Charles Jochems Volunteer – Hearing Impaired 5/23/16 – 6/30/16

Ashley Kendrek Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival 5/17/16

Carrie Meusling Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival 5/17/16

Anya Noveskey Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival 5/17/16

Cara Noveskey Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival 5/17/16

Gregorio Perez Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival 5/17/16

Christina Sancho Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival 5/17/16

Janice Sickle-Witte Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival 5/17/16

Chloe Stevenson Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival 5/17/16

Michelle Thumme Volunteer – Collision Repair 5/9/16 – 6/30/16

Cassandra Upshaw Purchasing Assistant Hired eff: 5/2/16

Lonnie Bush Substitute Bus Driver Hired eff: 5/12/16

David Atkinson Bus Assistant/Custodial LOA eff: 4/11/16-4/19/16

Gina Barnaby Operations Manager LOA eff: 3/30/16-5/13/16

Travis Boring Teacher Assistant – Special Ed LOA eff: 4/14/16-4/29/16

Charles Newhouse Teacher – Special Ed LOA eff: 4/11/16-4/29/16

Amanda Ream Speech Language Pathologist LOA eff: 4/14/16-6/15/16

Nicole Reinhardt Dir. – Business Services LOA eff: 5/2/16-8/7/16

Lisa Ringer Job Coach LOA eff: 4/11/16-4/15/16 & 4/19/16-

4/22/16

Diane Santus Health Care Assistant LOA eff: 3/10/16-6/15/16

Leann Decker School Psychologist Resigned eff: 7/31/16

Randy Grof CTE Teacher Assistant Resigned eff: 6/16/16

Alexis Hubbard Job Coach Resigned eff: 6/2/16

Derek Leverette Speech Pathologist Resigned eff: 6/30/16

Steve McCormick Special Education Teacher Resigned eff: 7/29/19

Elizabeth Schultz Secretary – Staff Resources Resigned eff: 6/3/16

Update on Position Vacancies Instruction & General Services

o One Secretary – School Support Services & CEMaT. This permanent, part-time position is a combination of two positions and is available due to a retirement and resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

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o One CTE Teacher Assistant – Health Care Careers/EMT. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

Special Education & Strategic Initiatives

o One Sign Language Interpreter. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a reassignment. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a reassignment. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One School Social Worker. This permanent, part-time position is available due to a reassignment. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Speech Pathologist. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Parent Educator, Preschool Summer Camp. This temporary, part-time position is available to assist with the preschool summer camp. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Teacher for Emotional Impairments. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

Administrative Services

o One Bus Assistant. This temporary, part-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted, applications accepted, and interviews taken place.

o One Maintenance Mechanic. This permanent, full-time position through a third-party agency is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Technology Support Specialist. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

At the March 7, 2016, LISD Board meeting, an ad hoc committee was established to review staff wages/salaries and fringe benefits for the 2016-2017 year, for the following positions: Hourly, Salaried, LISD TECH Center Teacher/Learning Assistants, and LISD TECH Center Teachers. The Committee, comprised of Dick Germond and Bob Vogel, met on May 17, 2016. At the ad hoc committee meeting, the LISD Board Policy on Compensation and guidelines for Non-Union Staff compensation was discussed. As a result of the May 17, 2016, ad hoc committee meeting, the following items, along with all other items included in the Personnel Positions book, are recommended for approval by the Board of Education. Further it is recommended by the Board ad hoc committee that new employment contracts and Terms of Employment be issued to employees to reflect the


compensation changes and renew the same terms and conditions included in the 2015-2016 contracts and Terms of Employment.

o For the 2016-2017 work year, beginning July 1, 2016, eligible employees will be granted continuation of performance-based pay received for prior work years as accrued performance-based pay in 2016-2017, and an additional 1% performance-based pay item, calculated on the employee’s 2015-2016 total pay. This 1% additional performance-based pay item is for the 2016-2017 work year and is in addition to any other stated pay or pay scale increases for only those employees receiving an overall Effective or Highly Effective rating on their 2015-2016 annual performance evaluation.

o No (0%) change to base wage rate and base salary ranges for salaried staff and LISD TECH Center Teacher/Learning Assistants.

o Recommended that group health insurance will be provided to eligible employees; It is recommended that the LISD Board of Education approve additional HSA contributions to all eligible staff’s HSA accounts for the 2017 deductible/coverage year not to exceed the employer cost caps.

The Board Ad Hoc Committee recommends the following items for LISD salaried staff in 2016-2017:

o All pay increases, including but not limited to base wage scales, base wage structures, base wage steps, and any other scheduled and/or unscheduled pay increases shall only be granted to eligible employees. Eligibility for any pay increase will be granted only to employees who have received either an Effective or Highly Effective rating on a written performance evaluation for the work period immediately preceding the work period where the employee would receive an increase in pay as applicable and outlined.


o Propose no (0%) change to base wage and base salary ranges for 2016-2017. Individual adjustments will be given to recommended staff as a result of grade change or internal and/or external equity analysis.

o Group health insurance will be provided to eligible employees, which may include high deductible health plans (HDHP) accompanied by a health savings account.

o An approximate 2%-8% reduction in salaries resulted from furlough days for each position beginning with the 2011-2012 work year. These furlough days are referred to as “non-work” days and are considered the permanent reduced work days for each position.

The Board Ad Hoc Committee recommends the following items for LISD hourly staff in 2016-2017:

o All pay increases including but not limited to base wage scales, base wage structures, base wage steps, and any other scheduled and/or


unscheduled pay increases shall only be granted to eligible employees. Eligibility for any pay increase will be granted only to employees who have received either an Effective or Highly Effective rating on a written performance evaluation for the work period immediately preceding the work period where the employee would receive an increase in pay as applicable and outlined.


o Propose no (0%) change to base wage rate and base salary ranges for 2015-2016. Individual adjustments will be given to recommended staff as a result of grade change or internal and/or external equity analysis.


o An approximate 2%-8% reduction in salaries resulted from furlough days for each position beginning with the 2011-2012 work year. These furlough days are referred to as “non-work” days and are considered the permanent reduced work days for each position.

The Board Ad Hoc Committee recommends the following items for LISD TECH Center Teacher/Learning Assistant staff in 2016-2017:

o Continuation of the three tier LISD TECH Teacher/Learning Assistants Training Incentive base salary schedule. All three schedules reflect salary increases for acquired job related, post-high school college course work.

o All pay increases including but not limited to base wage scales, base wage structures, base wage steps, and any other scheduled and/or unscheduled pay increases shall only be granted to eligible employees. Eligibility for any pay increase will be granted only to employees who have received either an Effective or Highly Effective rating on a written performance evaluation for the work period immediately preceding the work period where the employee would receive an increase in pay as applicable and outlined.




Board member Hartley expressed concern for extending Leadership Team contracts for two years since the Board doesn’t know the length of the new superintendent contract yet. If the contracts were extended, the Board might be making the decision that the new superintendent contract would have to be three years. Additionally, by extending the contracts, the new superintendent would not have any input on the Leadership Team for that length of time. He expressed that his comments are not personally directed at the Leadership Team; he just doesn’t think that the process is right to extend the contracts before the new superintendent contract is set. Board member Dillon stated that she feels that the Board needs to go with the recommendation of the current Superintendent and support the great job that the Leadership Team has done. Board member Germond stated this was discussed at the ad hoc committee meeting, and the committee felt it was right to extend the contracts. Moved by Germond, supported by Dillon, that the LISD Board of

Education approve the 2016-2017 Personnel Positions Book, Wages, Salaries, and Fringe Benefits which contains the ERC Calendar Schedule and Terms of Employment and contract renewal terms as outlined in the June 6, 2016, board book. Yes: 4, No: 1 (Hartley); motion carried.

Section 125 Cafeteria Plans are utilized by most employers for the benefit of both employees and the employer. The LISD originally established a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan effective October 1, 1998, and adopted the most recent amendment on July 1, 2013. Due to requirement changes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Internal Revenue Service, it was determined to be an appropriate time to have the LISD’s Section 125 Cafeteria Plan reviewed in its entirety. The legal and benefit changes include:

o Health Care Flexible Spending Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Rules and Regulations

o Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Compliance o Overall approval of the Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Compliance

The following documents are included under separate enclosure for the Board to review, and the Board will be asked to approve these documents to bring the LISD into compliance:

o First Amendment to the Restated Lenawee Intermediate School District Cafeteria Plan;

o The Restated Lenawee Intermediate School District Cafeteria Plan Exhibit A, Benefit Schedule;

o First Amendment to the Restated Lenawee Intermediate School District Health Care Flexible Spending Account Plan

Moved by Vogel, supported by Germond, that the LISD Board of Education approve the LISD Section 125 Cafeteria Plan amendments as outlined above. Yes: 5, No: 0; motion carried.

Ann Hinsdale-Knisel gave an update on the Lenawee Cradle to Career partnership. Using BRIGANCE assessment data, the partnership will soon be able to share data with the community on the number of children that are kindergarten ready. The Student Success Network – Kindergarten Readiness has printed parent education cards to assist parents with preparing their


preschooler for kindergarten. Student Success Network – Reading by Third Grade will launch a summer reading program in four community sites in June: YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Family Centre and in a LISD Career Camp. The Strategic Planning invitation will go out to over 100 people this week.

The 2016 Fine Arts Festival (FAF) was held on May 17, 2016, at Siena Heights University and the Adrian Center for the Arts. In addition to the eight tracks, there were two new opportunities offered this year:

o LISD special needs students at Adrian High School worked with a theater group, 4th Wall Theatre, that specializes in drama and movement for special needs youth/young adults.

o In cooperation with funding from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) and sponsorship from the Croswell Opera House, high school dance students in Lenawee County were invited to attend professional musical group workshops and concerts in November and April. The workshops featured musical groups from Turkey (Anysenur Kolivar) and Israel (Baladino). The dance students learned folk dances from these two countries and in turn taught other students at the FAF - under the direction of Eleanore Brown (owner of the Dance Center) and Yelena Peck (a Russian dancer who has danced in countries throughout Europe).

LISD TV’s broadcast of the 2016 Fine Arts Festival’s final performance can be enjoyed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxT_Dl1p050.

The LISD runs five different Facebook pages, two different Twitter accounts, and one Instagram account. Every Facebook page has grown from the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year. LISD’s most popular page is the LISD TECH Center with 2,062 likes. LISD Twitter accounts (@LenaweeISD and @LISDTECHCenter) have been very successful, both having over 300 followers. The @LISDTECHCenter Instagram account has 116 followers.

Highlights of print media were on display for the Board members to view.

Superintendent Philp and Leadership Team had a conversation with the Board about District accomplishments over the last few years.

o Supt. Philp read an extensive list of LISD accomplishments in the area of Career Technical Education, General and Business Services, and Special Education. Board member Hartley suggested that this list be shared with local superintendents, and request that it be shared with their board members as well. Board members Germond and Hogue agreed.

o Supt. Jim Philp said that over the last few years, the District has received some criticism, and there has been an effort to discredit the ISD by a few districts. Supt. Philp said that Kyle Griffith had developed a rough outline of a Program Development Process (PDP), but that another PDP was developed at a meeting that had no LISD staff present. The PDP process involves LISD spending, but LISD was not involved in developing the process.

o Kyle Griffith said Supt. Philp has given more back to support local districts than any other LISD Superintendent. The challenge now is what will the future look like and finding a balance.

The Board and staff had the opportunity to discuss comments made regarding the LISD proposed 2016-2017 budget prior to the June 30, 2016, Budget Hearing.

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o The Board was disappointed/infuriated by some of the comments received from local districts regarding the budget.

o Every line of the LISD budget is visible, and local districts have the opportunity to ask any questions in numerous forums: subcommittees, LCSA, and/or budget reviews with local districts.

o Board member Vogel said that he thought the whole budget process was wonderful and that some of the comments made were unprofessional, childish, and disappointing.

o Board member Hartley stated that no one who has put time into reviewing the budget should ever say it is not transparent, especially since Theresa Soto has been in place. She does everything she can to get you the answer to your question.

o Districts cannot expect LISD to bail them out if they are having financial problems.

o Board member Hartley recommended that one or two LISD Board members, Theresa Soto, and the LISD Superintendent (Philp or the new Superintendent) follow up with the local district boards and superintendent in a subcommittee format.

Adjournment Moved by Germond, supported by Hartley that the meeting be adjourned. Yes: 5, no: 0; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

Richard Germond, Secretary, LISD Board of Education

MINUTES OF THE LENAWEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Special Board Meeting June 7, 2016, 2:00 p.m.

LISD Education Service Center

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Board President Victor Hogue. CALL TO ORDER

MEMBERS PRESENT: Victor Hogue, Richard Germond, James Hartley, Robert Vogel, and Carrie Dillon

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

LISD STAFF PRESENT: Janine Decker, Kyle Hoffman, Emma Brooks, Jody Howard, Brian Jones, Leslie Coates, Mark LaFollette, Elizabeth Nelson, Greg Marten, Stan Masters, Jonathan Tobar, Shelley Jusick, Melissa Conklin, Alena York, Al Constable, Dena Gale, Wendy Knape

OTHERS PRESENT: Dan Cherry, Dr. Michael Wilmot, Robert Behnke, Kelly Coffin

Interview of Candidates for the Position of Superintendent INTERVIEW

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• Board President Hogue began the interview by giving introductions; the Board will ask each candidate a total of 27 questions. After the Board finishes their questions, and if time permits, the Board President will ask the candidate questions submitted by audience members.o The LISD Board of Education interviewed Dr. Josha Talison,

Superintendent of Beecher Community Schools, for the position of LISD Superintendent beginning at 2:03 p.m. The interview concluded at 3:20p.m.

o The LISD Board of Education interviewed Dr. Robert Herrera, Superintendent of South Haven Community Schools, for the position of LISD Superintendent beginning at 3:39 p.m. The interview concluded at 5:04 p.m.

o The LISD Board of Education interviewed Mr. Mark Haag, Superintendent of Onsted Community Schools, for the position of LISD Superintendent beginning at 5:27 p.m. The interview concluded at 7:01p.m.

• Dr. Wilmot, Michigan Leadership Institute, asked the audience if they had any feedback to offer Board members on any of the candidates.o Kelly Coffin said that she was personally very excited for what the

candidates can bring to Lenawee County and LISD. She has personally worked with Dr. Herrera and Mr. Haag, and knows it is possible to bring the LCSA group together.

o Al Constable said that he favored Dr. Talison. He offered a different perspective that could be very beneficial to the district.

o Jody Howard said that Dr. Herrera had a set of technical skills that LISD may need right now.

• Dr. Wilmot polled the Board on who they would like to eliminate from the candidate pool (looking for consensus by the group on who they would not offer a 2nd interview). A consensus was not reached; therefore, Dr. Wilmot

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directed the Board to discuss what strengths they believed each candidatewould bring to the district.

o Board member Hartley said that all three were very successful candidates. He has worked directly with two of the candidates, Dr. Herrera and Mr. Haag. Dr. Herrera is the best in instruction than anyone he has ever worked with. Mr. Haag is more involved in the community than any other superintendent in the county. Dr. Talison was a very strong candidate.

o Board member Germond said that he had a hard time voting no for Dr. Talison; however, because of the issues with the local districts, Mr. Haag is the strongest to know the issues, even more than Dr. Herrera since he has been out of the county for 4 years. Both Dr. Herrera and Mr. Haag have knowledge of the district.

o Board member Vogel said that Dr. Herrera scored the highest on his personal scoring. He has a strong background in Special Education, and the district is losing its Assistant Superintendent for Special Education.

o Board member Dillon said that Dr. Talison offered a breath of fresh air to build relationships and to think outside the box.

o Board President Hogue said that both Dr. Herrera and Mr. Haag would have a leg up coming into the position knowing the issues with other superintendents. He agreed that Dr. Talison could bring a breath of fresh air and was very well spoken; however, he would need to get up to speed and gain the trust and cooperation of the local districts.

o Board member Hartley said that Dr. Herrera and Mr. Haag would have a head start in improving local relationships.

Dr. Wilmot polled the Board again on who they would like to eliminate from thecandidate pool and not bring back for a 2nd interview. A consensus among allthe Board members could not be reached. Moved by Vogel, supported by Hartley, that the Board offer a 2nd

interview to the following applicants: Mr. Mark Haag and Dr. RobertHerrera.Yes: 4, No: 1 (Dillon); motion carried.

The LISD Board of Education set a special board meeting to interviewcandidates on June 14, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the LISDEducation Service Center, 4107 N. Adrian Hwy. Dr. Wilmot tentatively set theinterview order of Mr. Haag at 5:00 p.m. and Dr. Herrera at 6:30 p.m. He willcontact all three candidates to tell them the decision of the Board and confirmthe interview order.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Richard Germond, Secretary, LISD Board of Education

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