June 9, 2014
A regular meeting of the Coloma Board of Education was held at the Coloma Junior
High School Media Center, in the district, on June 9, 2014. President Douglas LeClear called
the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
The following members were present:
Doug LeClear
Robert Hirsch
Heidi Ishmael
Apryl Watson
William Stowers
David Vollrath
Doug Kraemer
The following school administrators were present:
Terry Boguth
David Ehlers
Pam Holt
Ruth Kittleson
Rita Moore
Nancy Nimtz
Peter Olsen
It was moved by Mr. LeClear and supported by Mrs. Hirsch to adopt the agenda of
June 9, 2014.
Ayes: Doug LeClear, Robert Hirsch, Heidi Ishmael, Apryl Watson, William Stowers,
David Vollrath, Doug Kraemer
Nays: None
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Ms. Watson and supported by Mr. Stowers to adopt the consent
agenda as follows:
A. Minutes of the special meeting held on May 1, 2014
B. Minutes of the regular meeting held on May 12, 2014
C. Approval of the bills
Ayes: Robert Hirsch, Heidi Ishmael, Apryl Watson, William Stowers, David Vollrath,
Doug Kraemer, Doug LeClear
Nays: None
Motion carried unanimously.
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The Board extended their congratulations to the Varsity softball team for their regional
tournament victory.
The Superintendent’s report included:
 Building project update – Nick Haglund
 Year end presentation – Nancy Nimtz and Pam Holt
 2014-2015 start and finish time changes
 Board retreat set for June 16, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
 Budget hearing on June 30, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
 Set graduation date in 2015
 Maintenance report – Roger Arndt
 Financial Report
 QZAB Resolution
It was moved by Mr. Hirsch and supported by Mrs. Ishmael to adopt the membership
resolution with the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the 2014-2015 school
year.
Ayes: Heidi Ishmael, Apryl Watson, William Stowers, David Vollrath, Doug Kraemer,
Doug LeClear, Robert Hirsch
Nays: None
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mrs. Ishmael and supported by Mr. Stowers to renew the athletic
insurance for the 2014-2015 with First Agency at an annual cost of $18,941.50.
Ayes: Apryl Watson, William Stowers, David Vollrath, Doug Kraemer, Doug LeClear,
Robert Hirsch, Heidi Ishmael
Nays: None
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mrs. Ishmael and supported by Mr. Kraemer to approve the new start
and finish time for the 2014-2015 school year as presented.
High School/Junior High (6-12th grades) 7:45 a.m. – 2:47 p.m.
Elementary (K-5th grades) 8:40 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Ayes: William Stowers, David Vollrath, Doug Kraemer, Doug LeClear, Robert
Hirsch, Heidi Ishmael, Apryl Watson
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Nays: None
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Vollrath and supported by Mr. Hirsch to approve payment of the
following invoices and authorize payment from the bond proceeds account.
State of Michigan
Krueger International
Secant Technologies
Wenger
BTS Telecom
Plan Review – Adm. Office
Cafeteria furniture
Technology consultant
Choir room furniture
Technology lines
$375.00
$55,325.05
$4,701.00
$20,855.00
$10,397.27
Ayes: David Vollrath, Doug Kraemer, Doug LeClear, Robert Hirsch, Heidi Ishmael,
Apryl Watson, William Stowers
Nays: None
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Stowers and supported by Ms. Watson to approve and pay
Payment #14 to Owens, Ames, Kimball, the amount of $710,098.87, for work performed and
certified in bid packages #2 and #3.
Ayes: Doug Kraemer, Doug LeClear, Robert Hirsch, Heidi Ishmael, Apryl Watson,
William Stowers, David Vollrath
Nays: None
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Vollrath and supported by Mrs. Ishmael to hire Wendy Goodline
as Athletic Director/Teacher for the 2014-2015 school year.
Ayes: Doug LeClear, Robert Hirsch, Heidi Ishmael, Apryl Watson, William
Stowers, David Vollrath
Nays: None
Abstained: Doug Kraemer
Motion carried.
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It was moved by Mr. Stowers and supported by Mr. Kraemer to approve the bid from
Chemical Bank to purchase the QZAB bonds at 0% interest for 15 years.
Ayes: Robert Hirsch, Heidi Ishmael, Apryl Watson, William Stowers, David
Vollrath, Doug Kraemer, Doug LeClear
Nays: None
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Stowers and supported by Mr. Vollrath to adopt a resolution to
issue 2014 Energy Conservation and Improvement Bonds for the purpose of roof
replacements at Coloma Elementary, Coloma Middle School and Coloma Junior High School
in the amount of $1,553,275.
Ayes: Heidi Ishmael, Apryl Watson, William Stowers, David Vollrath, Doug
Kraemer, Doug LeClear, Robert Hirsch
Nays: None
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. LeClear and supported by Mr. Hirsch to enter into closed session
for the purpose of discussing negotiations.
Ayes: Apryl Watson, William Stowers, David Vollrath, Doug Kraemer, Doug
LeClear, Robert Hirsch, Heidi Ishmael
Nays: None
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board went into closed session at 7:50 p.m. and returned to open session at 8:15
p.m., at which time President LeClear adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Ishmael
Secretary, Board of Education
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