2018-2019 General Appropriation Resolution

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Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting
May 14, 2018
7:00PM
BECC Building, Board Room
125. S. Church Street
Brighton, MI 48116

I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call

IV. Approval of the Agenda

V. Shining Star Page 2
VI. Call to the public
VII. Superintendent Report
A. Student Representatives
B. Bond Proposal Presentation
C. School Safety

VIII. Board of Education Bulletins

IX. For Action

A. Regular Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-77 Page 5

B. Special Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-78 Page 11

C. Certified Staff Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-79 Page 14

D. Open Swim, Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-80 Page 16
E. Grounds Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-81 Page 17
F. LESA 2018/2019 Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-82 Page 21
G. Adoption of new grades K-5 Science Curriculum. . . . . . . . Report 18-83 Page 52

H. A doption of new grades 6-8 Science Curriculum . . . . . . . Report 18-84 Page 56

I. Disposal, BHS teacher laptops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-85 Page 149
J. D isposed laptops/BHS teacher purchase . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-86 Page 150

K. BHS Teacher Laptop Replacement purchase . . . . . . . . . Report 18-87 Page 151

L. BAS Chromebook Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-88 Page 152

X. For Future Action

A. Spencer PTO Donation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-89 Page 153

B. Certified Staff Resignation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-90 Page 156

C. BHS Lab Computer purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-91 Page 158

D. Cash Flow Borrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-92 Page 170

E. Application of the bond proposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-93 Page 181

F. Vendors on BAS property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report 18-94 Page 170

X I . B oard Committee Reports

XII. S econd Call to the Public

XIII. Closed Session, Negotiations, BASAA, BEA and BESPA Report 18-95 Page 197

X IV. Ne xt Meeting, Tuesday May 29, 2018

XV. Adjournment

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.”
BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS
Board of Education
May 14, 2018

Shining Star Recognition

A. Brighton High School Bowling – Ms. Natalie Klein was nominated to receive
“Shining Star” recognition for 2018 Miss Michigan Bowler of the year.

B. DECA
April Muench and Lauren Pytlak were nominated to receive “Shining Stars”
recognition for DECA ICDC.

C. Scranton Middle School Science Olympiad
Scott Turner, Scranton Science Olympiad Head Coach was nominated for the
amazing job he has done this year. Prior to this year he had no experience
with Science Olympiad and he jumped right in. He did everything he could to make
sure he was doing the best job for the students, including giving up an entire
Saturday to come to one of BHS's competitions so he understood how the day
worked before he had his first competition. He is amazing with the kids, and I am
thrilled that because of him Scranton students again have a team, had a lot of fun,
and had a successful season.

Student Team attached.

Brighton High School Science Olympiad
Student Team attached.

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Scranton Middle School Science Olympiad
Brennan Cheladyn
Lucy Demers
Joseph Derkowski
Elizabeth Faruzzi
Xavier Gideon
Sean Hartman
Jackson Howard
Wilson Ikens
Max Kinlin
Michael Kramer
Drake Lammers
Mia Lincoln
Daniel MacLean
Nickolas Moskal
Rachel Oliver
Ami Petcavage
Leyna Reck
Anna Redkozubova
Jade Redmond
Sammie Schulte
Matthew Setty
Nathan Shuell
Alan Thompson
Andrew Ward
Chris Warner
Ava Weinraub
Emily Wilson
Claire Young

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BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS
Board of Education
May 14, 2018

Report #18-77
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 April 23, 2018 as presented.

Voice Vote:
Ayes
Nays

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April 23, 2018
Board of Education
Brighton Area Schools
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 23, 2018
7:00 PM – BECC

Minutes

I. Call to Order
President Burchfield called the meeting to order at 7:01PM.

II. Pledge of Allegiance
President Burchfield led the board in reciting the pledge of allegiance. Mr.
Burchfield asked members to continue to stand to observe a moment of silence
in remembrance of Kloe Halstead a second grade student at Hornung
Elementary

III. Roll Call
Members present: Andy Burchfield, Ken Stahl, Roger Myers, John Conely, Dave
Chesney, Alicia Reid and Bill Trombley.
Also present: Superintendent Gray, and Assistant Superintendents Gistinger and
Surrey, staff, press, and visitors.

IV. Approval of Agenda
Motion: To approve the agenda as presented and to include the following
correction of VIII. For Action, C. Neola Polices, first second reading.
Moved by: Chesney
Supported by: Reid
Voice vote: 7 ayes.
Motion carried.

V. Call to the Public
Andy Storm voiced concern to the board regarding the student book selection
policy and asked the board to consider reviewing and auditing the current policy
in place.

VI. Superintendent Report
Trustee Conely shared history regarding military service in the community and
recognized BHS students Kelsey Adams and Bella Van Buren for initiating the
Veteran’s Committee through the National Honor Society. Local Veteran’s presented
these students with plagues, certificates and coins.

Superintendent Gray provided the procedure for canceling school on inclement
weather days. President Burchfield requested this topic to be added to the safety
and security committee.
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A. Student Representatives were not in attendance.

VII. Board of Education Bulletins
A. Book selection policy – Assistant Superintendent Surrey referenced board
policy 2530 Library Materials Selection and Adoption and Administrative
Guideline 9130A Procedures for Inspection of Instructional Materials. Dr.
Surrey reported that she met with administration and library staff to review the
policy and book challenge process. Board discussion took place and it was
suggested that the policy committee review this item and have it brought back
for an update.

Trustee Conley provided each board member with the following books,
Grasshopper Jungle and Winger. Mr. Conely read aloud excerpts from the books
and called on members to also read aloud. The books distributed were brought
to the attention of the board by parent Andy Storm during call to the public.

Trustee Conley announced the BHS Robotics team will be competing in the
World Championship held in Detroit and provided a handout with the information.
Mr. Conely brought up the request to be considered to add a paid Robotic’s
coach for grades 1-6. Also, Mr. Conely referenced a situation from the
previous board meeting during call to the public with parent speakers and
inquired how conflicts should be managed in the meetings. Mr. Stahl commented
that both parents have rights.

Secretary Myers announced that the Brighton DI Dabbers led by Jennifer Bond
placed First at Destination Imagination State Finals and Advanced to Global
Finals in Knoxville, TN.

VIII. For Action
A. Motion: To approve the minutes of April 9, 2018 as presented and to
include the following correction: IV. Approval of Agenda Voice vote: 6 5
ayes.
Moved by: Chesney
Supported by: Conely
Voice vote: 5 ayes, 2 abstentions – Reid and Trombley.
Motion carried.

B. Motion: To accept with appreciation the donations for Hornung
Elementary’s Therapy dog as presented.
Moved by: Conely
Supported by: Reid
Roll call vote: 7 ayes.
Motion carried.

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C. Motion: To approve policies 7540.03, 7540.04, 7540.05 and 7540.06 as
presented and include the following amendment to pages 11 and 20 add
the word violate before or.
Moved by: Myers
Supported by: Reid
Voice vote: 7 ayes.
Motion carried.

D. Motion: That the board approve the disposal of accumulated technology
with an electronics recycling vendor.
Moved by: Myers
Supported by: Chesney
Voice vote: 7 ayes.
Motion carried.

E. Motion: That the board approve the Bridge Chromebook and cart
purchases as presented.
Moved by: Conely
Supported by: Trombley
Voice vote: 7 ayes.
Motion carried.

F. Motion: To approve the administrative contract extensions as presented
through June 30, 2020.
Moved by: Stahl
Supported by: Chesney
Voice vote: 7 ayes.
Motion carried.

Trustee Reid asked members to consider the removal of the board voting
on individual contracts for date extensions on future agendas. It was
discussed that the Superintendent is the only employee of the board and
the Superintendent is responsible for Administrator evaluations and
contracts. Board consensus was reached to remove Administrator’s and
Administrative Assistant’s contract extensions from future agendas.

G. Motion: To approve the contracts of Starr Acromite, Peggy Bredlow and
Michelle Kennedy as presented.
Moved by: Myers
Supported by: Stahl
Voice vote: 7 ayes.
Motion carried.

H. Motion: That the board approve the request for disposal of property as
presented.
Moved by: Stahl
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Supported by: Conely
Voice vote: 7 ayes.
Motion carried.

I. Motion: To accept the administrative staff resignation of Laura Surrey as
presented.
Moved by: Conely
Supported by: Chesney
Voice vote: 7 ayes.
Motion carried.
The Board extended thanks to Dr. Surrey for her time and service to the
district.

IX. For Future Action
A. Certified Staff Retirement – This item was presented for board review.
B. Open Swim, BHS Pool – Board discussion took place on this item. The
financial to keep the current fee in place or remove it will be brought back for
board consideration on the May 14 agenda.
C. Grounds Service – The board accept the bid from Northland Services as
presented. President Burchfield requested a list of vendors that were
contacted for the RFP.
D. 2018/2019 LESA Budget – This item was presented for board review.
E. Adoption of new grades K-5 Science Curriculum – This item was presented
and will be placed on the May 14 agenda for board consideration.
F. Adoption of new grades 6-8 Science Curriculum – This item was presented
and will be placed on the May 14 agenda for board consideration.
Consensus to come back if your needs require more funding.
G. Disposal, BHS teacher laptops was presented for board consideration.
H. Disposed laptops/BHS teacher purchase was also presented for board
consideration.
I. BHS teacher laptop replacement purchase will be placed on the May 14
agenda for board consideration.
J. BAS Chromebook Purchases will also be placed on the May 14 agenda for
board consideration.

X. Board Committee Reports
Dr. Chesney, Secretary Myers and Trustee Conley reported the following items
were discussed at the April 17 Finance meeting: Governor, House and Senate
budgets, adding Elementary counselor’s and/or behavioral coaches, an
additional principal at BHS, improving facilities, security upgrades, STEAM
expansion and possible bond issue on the November ballot. The bond issue
amount would be between 35-45 million dollars and will be structured to not
result in any tax increase. The board will have continued discussion on the bond
issue at the May 2 board workshop.

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The Board asked Dr. Gray to explore the costs for security upgrades at The
Bridge Alternative High School located at BECC.

Dr. Chesney announced that Mr. Stahl received an Award of Merit at the April, 18
LCASB meeting.

Trustee Stahl announced the next Facilities committee meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 1.

XI. Second Call to the Public
Dean Ditto voiced concern regarding safety/security and the immediate need for
trauma kits in the school buildings.

Kara Totara addressed the board regarding the other side of not aiding in
restricting book selections by students and to use sensitive content as a
teachable moment.

Kevin Storch addressed the board regarding open swim times and lanes, also he
mentioned the lack of program offerings in the pool.

Andy Storm once more, voiced concern to the board regarding the student book
selection policy and asked the board to consider reviewing and auditing the
current policy in place.

Wilson Ikens addressed the board regarding the length and operation of the
meeting.

XII. President Burchfield noted a board work session is scheduled for Wednesday,
May 2, 2018.

XIII. Adjournment
President Burchfield adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m.

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