KELLOGGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting – October 21, 2013
Report No. 13-51
CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES OF
MEETING
ROLL CALL
Regular Meeting – October 07, 2013
Present: Mr. Anderson, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Pomorski, Mrs. Reidzans,
Mrs. Sellers, Mr. Skinner, and Mrs. Ward
Also present: Samuel L. Wright, Interim Superintendent
Scott Gunn, Assistant Superintendent
Employees and Visitors
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
President Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board and Visitors recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
NEXT REGULARYLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS
The next regularly scheduled board meetings will be held:
October 21, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center
November 04, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center*
November 18, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. HS - - Public Forum*
December 02, 2013 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center
COMMUNICATIONS - None
VISITORS
President Meyer welcomed visitors.
 Ron Rathlein – KESSA President & Bus Driver; shared appreciation to the district for the use of a
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KPS bus in the Homecoming parade this past Friday. Staff, alumni, and students enjoyed
decorating and riding the bus to show their Rocket Pride! He also thanked Mr. Lakatos for his
efforts in organizing this year’s parade activities.
President Meyer expressed appreciation to the Transportation Department for their patience and
efforts of maneuvering buses through the maze of road construction taking place along Division
Ave.
Suzanne Schmier – KEA Co-President & Teacher; expressed sincere appreciation to the Board for
their part in settling the recent contract, adding that there is a very noticeable increase in the
mood and morale from teachers, even though they were positive and hard working to begin with,
it is much better now.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mrs. Ward, to approve Consent Agenda items
13-39, 13-40, 13-41, and 13-42.
Yeas: 7
Nays: 0
MOTION CARRIED
13-39
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from 09/23/13
13-40
Approval of Personnel Report
13-41
Approval of Change in Public Forum Scheduled Date
13-42
Approval of Teacher Tenure List for 2013-14
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FOR ACTION
A. Approval: Best Practices Resolution
It was moved by Mrs. Reidzans, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the Best
Practices Resolution.
Yeas: 7
Nays: 0
MOTION CARRIED
B. Approval: KPS Three Year Plan
It was moved by Mr. Pomorski, seconded by Mrs. Sellers, to approve the KPS Three
Year Plan 2013-16, as presented.
Yeas: 7
Nays: 0
MOTION CARRIED
PROPOSAL ITEMS
A. High School Field Trip
Mr. Reeves shared a summary of a field trip that Mrs. Hardy’s English Language Arts 12
class would like the Board’s consideration of. The proposed trip would be to the
Holocaust Memorial Center located in Farmington Hills, MI. Seniors in this class have
just finished reading Wiesel’s memoir Night and a visit to this memorial would have a
beneficial impact on students as a follow up to a variety of other related activities they
have taken part in. Total cost for students attending would be approximately $25 per
student - students who incur financial hardships would receive assistance to ensure that
all have the opportunity to attend. This proposal will be placed on the 10/21/13 board
agenda as a consent item.
INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Homecoming
Mr. Gunn summarized the activities and events that took place during Homecoming
which was held last Friday. He shared that everything went very well – weather was
great and there was a nice turnout for the parade and game. He thanked staff and
administration for their assistance and visibility throughout the night which was reflective
of no issues taking place. Appreciation was also extended to the leadership students for
helping to organize the entire week’s activities which culminated in a dance on Saturday
evening. Finally, Mr. Gunn thanked Mr. Foster for his organization of events, even with
his absence everything ran without a glitch, which is a testament to the great job that he
does.
B. First Student Count
Mr. Gunn outlined that the student enrollment projections for the 2013-14 school year
was 2211. On the first day of school, student enrollment figures were at 2038 and since,
have progressed up to 2186 on October 2nd – count day. He shared that this number is
still 25 students below projection with the elementary building showing the biggest
decline. The secondary levels showed a slight decline at KMS but numbers were over
projection at KHS and RLL. Mr. Gunn stated that efforts will continue to market the
district with hopes to recapture and increase student enrollment for the future.
C. Early Childhood Education Program
Mrs. Dykstra presented an update to the Board on the PreK Programs that have smoothly
transitioned to the Southeast Elementary building. She explained how parents have
adjusted well and many of the concerns expressed earlier have either been taken care of
or have not been an issue.
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She shared that all of the programs, which includes the full day class, are completely full
and that a waiting list of students has prompted the creation of another full day program
which will be placed in an empty classroom at East Elementary due to no space available
at Southeast. This new class will be open and ready to operate beginning on 10/21/13.
Mrs. Dykstra then explained how the program, which is operated through Kent ISD, had
a feeling of disconnect due to some of the ISD’s implementations but those areas have
been identified and that next year’s program will be moved back to the KECC building
with the addition of providing families the option of transportation and assistance at
registration by KPS staff, all of which will be in an effort to regain the feeling and value
back of a KPS operated program.
D. Common Core Legislation
Due to no action being taken by the Michigan Senate at the beginning of the 2013-14
state fiscal year (October 1), the MDE has had to end all support for the implementation
of Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessments. Mrs. Savage
shared what some of the implications could be KPS instructional programs since the
MDE is prohibited from spending any funds until it receives action approval, which the
House has voted in favor of, but the State Senate still has not. Some of the important
points that she highlighted included the following highlights:
 Common Core remains Michigan’s K-12 content standards;
 MDE is unclear on their ability to flow federal dollars through to ISD’s and
locals;
 MDE will not process federal Title I consolidation applications;
 MDE will not keep the Michigan Online Resource for Educators open;
 The State is in violation of its federal waiver to NCLB;
 Michigan will revert back to NCLB requirements, noting that only 2.6% of
schools meet this – the rest will not make AYP;
 Work has been stopped on the federal flexibility waiver;
 If the State loses its NCLB waiver, this will affect the Bottom 5 by determining
schools on a previous data method;
 Impact on field testing of Smarter Balanced assessments;
 The removal of the MDE website;
E. Rocket Learning Lab
Mrs. Savage updated the Board on the progress of the Rocket Learning Lab
implementation process. Currently, there are 86 students enrolled in the day program and
22 in the night program. One student has already earned enough credits to graduate and a
total of 59 quarter credits have already been earned. Students have acclimated well to the
new program and location and Mrs. Savage highlighted several of the positive aspects
with the Rocket Learning Lab. She also shared some of the challenges that have also
been identified and some of the upcoming activities and implementations that will be
taking place including a grant funded leadership program through the MITI program
which would be used as an elective course beginning at the 2nd marking period.
OTHER MATTERS
Mr. Gunn shared a grant that has been awarded through KISD and State Farm that will
promote further development, expansion and sustainability of the Project Based Service
Learning initiatives that have already been implemented within KPS.
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This three (3) year federal grant was initiated through Steve Dieleman at KISD on behalf
of KPS and Godfrey Lee Schools. Mr. Dieleman was very impressed with the projects
and participation of staff and student going above and beyond, which is the reason for
him advocating for KPS receiving this grant which will further sustain projects already in
place, including; the hydroponics garden, green house, community garden, and recycling
projects. Mr. Gunn shared that a media event will take place on 10/22/13 – further
information will be provided to the Board and appreciation was expressed towards Mr.
Dieleman for allowing KPS to be part of this opportunity.
INTRODUCTION OF MATTERS BY BOARD MEMBERS
- Mr. Anderson – nothing;
- Mrs. Sellers – enjoyed taking part in the Homecoming festivities which included
great weather and a good turnout;
- Mrs. Reidzans – also enjoyed the Homecoming parade and football game;
- Mr. Pomorski – reminded fellow board members of the KIASB dinner meeting at
Ottawa Hills HS on 10/10/13. He also enjoyed the Homecoming events;
- Mr. Skinner – excited about the reports shared tonight and the good things taking
place at KPS and the staff who make them happen. He also enjoyed the Homecoming
events this past weekend;
- Mrs. Ward – shared that she is glad to hear the good things going on at KPS and that
it is great news to have received a grant to extend some of the service learning
projects. She also had a very good time participating in the parade;
- Mr. Meyer – nothing;
CLOSED SESSION
It was moved by Mr. Pomorski, seconded by Mrs. Sellers, to go into closed session at
7:48 p.m. for personnel updates.
Yeas: 7
Nays: 0
MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
President Meyer adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
David Skinner, Secretary
Kelloggsville Board of Education
Beth A. Postma
Recorder
VISITORS: Eric Schilthuis, Jeff Owen, Steve Brieve, Tammy Savage, Paula Dykstra,
Matt Hickson, Tim Reeves, Jim Lafler, Ron Rathlein, Beth Travis, and Suzanne Schmier.