HURON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING JUNE 25, 2014

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1 JUNE 25, 2014 President Colleen Lazere called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the high school media center. Members present: Gill, Ferguson, Lazere, Richert and Szawara Members absent: Whited {excused} Pledge to the flag was given. The Budget hearing was conducted and Business Manager, Sandy Regets gave a power point presentation on the school year budget. Board members and members of the audience were given an opportunity for questions and answers. Nate Cornwall arrived at 6:08 p.m. 13/ Moved by Gill, seconded by Szawara, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting and executive session held June 16, Public Concerns and Comments: Mrs. Lori Tavtigian spoke about the early childhood presentations at the last board meeting. She said she is now servicing more students at the pre-school level which demonstrates more early intervention on the district s behalf. Communications: There were no communications at this time. 13/ Moved by Richert, seconded by Szawara, to approve the Tax Rate Certification to Levy Debt and Operational Mills as presented. 13/ Moved by Richert, seconded by Gill, that the Board of Education approve the tentative agreement between the Huron School District and the Teamsters Local 214, for the school year as presented.

2 Page Two 13/ Moved by Richert, seconded by Ferguson, that the Board of Education approve the amendment of the General, Special Revenue, Special Education, Capital Projects, and Debt Funds for the school year, as presented and reviewed by the Finance Committee. 13/ Moved by Richert, seconded by Ferguson, that the Board of Education adopt the Budget Resolution for the Special Revenue, Special Education, Capital Projects, General and Debt Funds for the school year as presented. Szawara AYES. 13/ Moved by Gill, seconded by Szawara, to approve the listing of fall coaches as presented. 13/ Moved by Gill, seconded by Ferguson, to approve the purchase of a 2014 Ford F-250 snow plow vehicle for the amount of $30, from Gorno Ford, which participates with MiDEAL bid process for public schools in Michigan. Gill, Lazere, Richert Ferguson, Cornwall and 13/ Moved by Richert, seconded by Szawara, to approve the employment contract for Ms. Katrina Burnham, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent for the and school years as presented.

3 Page Three 13/ Moved by Richert, seconded by Ferguson, to approve the employment contract of Mrs. Darlene Gibson, Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable Clerk, for the and the school years as presented. 13/ Moved by Richert, seconded by Gill, to approve the employment contract for Mrs. Margie Bajor, Payroll/Benefits Clerk for the and school year as presented. 13/ Moved by Richert, seconded by Szawara, to approve the employment contract for Mrs. Rhonda Manning, Director of Transportation, for the school year as presented. 13/ Moved by Richert, seconded by Gill, to add Item H. (Approval of Wi-Fi Services) to Brown and Miller Elementary. 13/ Moved by Gill, seconded by Szawara, to approve the quote from Inacomp for Wi- Fi services at both Miller and Brown elementary schools and Complete Interactive Technologies, for the total amount of $34,791.78, as presented. Gill, Lazere, Richert Ferguson, Cornwall and

4 Board Policy Committee Report: There was nothing new to report at this time. Facility Needs Committee Report: Page Four Jack Richert said that there will be some concrete and asphalt repairs over the summer where needed. Finance Committee Report: The committee had nothing new to report. Strategic Planning Committee Report: Alice Ferguson said there was nothing new to report at this time. They will meet in August to plan the back to school event. LDFA Committee Report: Jack Richert said that the Wahrman Road project is almost finished. Superintendent s Comments: Mr. Naughton thanked everyone in Central Office for their hard working closing out the school year he knows it s a very stressful time. He also thanked everyone for their cooperation during contract negotiations. 13/ Moved by Richert, seconded by Szawara, that the Board of Education approve the accounts payable in the amount of $863,133.06

5 Comments from Board of Education Members: Nate Cornwall had no comments at this time. Page Five Mike Gill said the budget reflects the State not coming through on what they had originally said. Mr. Gill thanked the Teamsters for their cooperation during negotiations. He said he knows it s very emotional to go through the same thing year after year. Mr. Gill said the outdoor challenge group just had a trip to Colorado which went very well and thanked the volunteers and Boy Scouts of America and Rotary to helping with the program. Alice Ferguson thanked the young man who wrote the thank you note in the board packets. She also thanked everyone for their cooperation during negotiations. Mrs. Ferguson said she is extremely happy that technology is moving forward in the district. Jack Richert had no comments at this time. Trena Szawara thanked the Teamster s for their cooperation at this time. She also thanked Sandy for a great presentation this evening. Colleen Lazere echoed everyone s comments on negotiations. She also thanked Marty for the great athletic update and Ryan for his hard work putting together the Wi-Fi information. 13/ Moved by Szawara, seconded by Cornwall, to adjourn the meeting into executive session for the purpose of negotiation strategies at 6:35 p.m. The Board of Education resumed open session at 7:10 p.m. 13/ Moved by Gill, seconded by Szawara, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.