MIDLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA
April 12, 2010
The Mission of the Midland Public Schools, in partnership with our community, prepares students
as knowledgeable, self-reliant, cooperative and ethical learners who are contributing citizens.
Regular (twice-monthly) meeting at the Midland Public Schools Administration Center, 600 E.
Carpenter Street, Midland, Michigan at 7 p.m. with adjournment not later than 9:30 p.m., except
by unanimous approval otherwise.
The Board of Education receives agenda material in advance of the meeting and has the
opportunity to ask clarification questions of the staff. In order to expedite routine items of
business and operations and maximize the opportunity for discussion topics, the Board will
utilize a consent format for portions of the agenda as noted.
1. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL
Board of Education:
President Rouse
Vice President Mault
Secretary Wasserman
Treasurer Trombka
Central Staff:
Superintendent:
Member Baker
Member LaCross
Member Ohle
Mr. Ellinger
Directors:
Administrative Services:
Curriculum/Instruction/Staff Development:
Finance:
Human Resources:
Mr. Blahunka
Dr. Ellison
Ms. Cline
Mr. Verlinde
2. CONSENT AGENDA
2.1 Approval of the Regular Meeting minutes of Monday, March 22, 2010.
2.2 The following staff members have announced their resignation effective as of the date
indicated:
Name
Assignment
Leslie Benoit
Angela Byron
Paraprofessional, Siebert Elementary
Paraprofessional, Dow High School
Effective Date
March 26, 2010
April 3, 2010
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Debra Cunningham
Cody Davidson
April 12, 2010
Bus Driver, Transportation
Paraprofessional, Transportation
March 3, 2010
March 19, 2010
2.3 Approval is requested to authorize payment for the following legal bill:
FIRM
Thrun Law Firm P.C.
AMOUNT DUE
DATE
3/18/2010
AMOUNT
$1,276.00
$1,276.00
PURPOSE
Professional services
3. PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
For Information:
3.1 Superintendent’s Report................................................................................. Carl Ellinger
3.2 Budget Options for 2010-11 ............................................................................Linda Cline
4. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
4.1 No requests have been made.
5. CURRICULUM and INSTRUCTION
Study Committee Chair – Ms. Baker
Staff Resource Person – Dr. Ellison
For Information:
5.1 The following textbook is being presented for the 28-day period of examination. This
book is available for review at the office of Curriculum and Instruction. This book will
be used in Marketing, Grades 9-12:
Title:
Authors:
Publisher:
Copyright:
Introduction to Business
Betty Brown and John Clow
Glencoe
2008
The following series, consisting of ten units and thirty books, is being presented for the
28-day period of examination. This series of books will be used in Kindergarten:
Title:
Authors:
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Treasures
Multiple
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Publisher:
Copyright:
McGraw-Hill
2009
5.2 The district Staff/Curriculum Development Committee recommends 14 proposals listed
below for your consideration. Following the 28-day period for public input, they will
be recommended for approval on May 10, 2010. Approval of these projects will set the
focus for staff and curriculum development for the school year 2010-11. If approved,
these proposals will be implemented based on the available funding as approved in the
2010-11budget.
6+1 Traits Follow-Up Training
6+1 Traits Instructional Leaders
Kindergarten Core Reading Program
Orton-Gillingham Follow-Up Training
Elementary Math
Integrated Math 4
Elementary Science Inservice
Differentiated Instruction
Building Technology Instructional Leaders
Moodle
Scope and Sequence
Teacher Access Center
Curriculum Accommodation and Modification Training
Mild Cognitive Impaired Curriculum Development
Total
$ 18,012
6,392
4,092
3,610
28,337
4,061
5,144
6,767
16,206
8,112
19,466
1,745
2,046
7,000
$130,990
5.3 The following is an updated course list for e2020 to be used this summer and during the
regular school year. In the future, we will bring an update of any courses being added
to the existing list. These courses were reviewed by staff and found to support the
standards and benchmarks outlined in the adopted Michigan Merit Curriculum.
Language Arts
Language Arts 6
Language Arts 7
Language Arts 8
Language Arts 9
Language Arts 10
Language Arts 11
Language Arts 12
Literacy & Comprehension I
Literacy & Comprehension II
Intro to Communications & Speech
Mathematics
Electives
Health
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish I
Spanish II
Consumer Skills
Career Skills
Career Planning & Development
Introduction to Art
Art History I
Strategies for Academic Success
Computer Applications – Office 2007
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Math Course I
Math Course II
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Financial Math
Math Models & Applications
Science
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Life Science
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
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Novel Study Courses
The Red Badge Courage
Call of the Wild
Nineteen Eight-Four
Gulliver’s Travels
Jane Eyre
Robinson Crusoe
The House of Seven Gables
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Portrait of the Artist
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Mrs. Dalloway
Heart of Darkness
The Three Musketeers
Borges Author Study
O’Connor Author Study
Social Studies
MS World History
MS US History
HS World History
HS US History
Geography
Government
Economics
6. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Study Committee Chair – Mr. Mault
Staff Resource Person – Mr. Blahunka
For Information:
6.1 Attendance Policy ....................................................................................... John Blahunka
7. HUMAN RESOURCES
Study Committee Chair – Ms. LaCross
Staff Resource Person – Mr. Verlinde
For Information:
7.1 The following staff members have announced their retirement effective as of the date
indicated:
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Name
Assignment
Effective Date
Debbie Cerbus
Victoria Litke
Teacher, Chestnut Hill Elementary
Teacher, Jefferson Middle School
June 11, 2010
June 11, 2010
In Memoriam:
7.2 The Board and staff extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Eunice M.
Gullikson who passed away on March 29, 2010. Ms. Gullikson taught at Jefferson
Middle School, retiring from Midland Public Schools in 1981.
The Board and staff extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Margaret
Stockton who passed away on March 29, 2010. She taught at Parkdale Elementary,
Plymouth Elementary and State Street Elementary Schools. Ms. Stockton retired from
Midland Public Schools in 1992.
The Board and staff extend their deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Virgilene J.
Moore who passed away on April 4, 2010. Ms. Moore taught at Jefferson Middle
School, retiring from Midland Public Schools in 1986.
Recommendation for Action:
7.3 Administrative Appointments ......................................................................... Mr. Ellinger
Study Committee Chair – Mr. Trombka
Staff Resource Person – Ms. Cline
8. FINANCE
For Information:
8.1 Finance, Facilities and Operations (FFO) Study Committee Report .............Joe Trombka
8.2 Property Appraisal Results ..............................................................................Linda Cline
8.3 The following gifts, which total $3,705.73, have been received and processed:
Donor
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(6)
Central MS PTC
Central MS PTC
Central MS PTC
Central MS PTC
Midland Area Community
Foundation
Purpose
Floor mats for after school
activities
2010-11 student planners
Reading Traits books
Athletic sport benches
Grant for Diversity Day at
Jefferson Middle School
Amount
$
273.94
$ 1,737.03
$
199.40
$
726.00
$
500.00
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(7) H H Dow Booster Club
April 12, 2010
Tennis balls for girls tennis
$
269.36
The following gift has been received and processed:
Case Systems
Midland, MI
Melamine board to Midland High School for
woodworking
For Acceptance:
Acceptance of the following gift totaling $9,300.00 is recommended:
Donor
(5)
Midland Area Community
Foundation
Purpose
SALSAA: Save A Life and
Student Awareness Activities at
DHS and MHS
Amount
$ 9,300.00
An appropriate thanks to the donors is recommended.
9. TECHNOLOGY
Staff Resource Person – Ms. Cline
Recommendation for Action:
9.1 Mobile Computer Lab Purchase for Mills Elementary and Central Middle School
As part of the Title I assistance to students, Central Middle School and Mills
Elementary will purchase laptop carts and extra batteries for the carts. These mobile
labs will be used by the students for reading, writing and math support. Small groups
of students will be able to use these computers in each classroom.
Due to the late approval of our Title 1 application by the state, students at Mills
Elementary will only have access to these computers for a short time. This is
unfortunate, but the law requires approval prior to purchases made with Title 1 dollars.
All Title 1 equipment, books and materials at Mills will be inventoried and will be
distributed to at-risk students in other Title 1 buildings for the 2010-2011 school year.
Pricing for the technology totals $72,526. Pricing is the same as that offered as part of
the technology bid earlier this month. Trivalent Group, Inc. won that bid. The
administration is requesting approval to provide a purchase order to Trivalent group for
delivery and installation this spring.
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10. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
For Information:
The following is a listing of scheduled meetings or activities of the Board of Education
for the 2009-10 school year:
April 26, 2010
May 10, 2010
May 17, 2010
May 24, 2010
June 14, 2010
June 28, 2010
July 12, 2010
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
3 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
4 p.m.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Budget Workshop of the Board of Education
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education
11. CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
For Information:
11.1 Letters from the Board of Education or the school system to:
Adams Elementary PTO, Mr. Bob Arnold, March 23, 2010
Midland Area Community Foundation, Ms. Janet McGuire, March 23, 2010
Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Youngquist, March 23, 2010
11.2 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) letters to the Board of Education or the school
system from:
FOIA submitted from Ms. Colleen Wardin, 5330 North Sturgeon Road, Midland,
Michigan, 48640, requesting information regarding mold/bacteria testing that has been
done in any MPS school over the last five years.
FOIA submitted from Ms. Colleen Wardin, 5330 North Sturgeon Road, Midland,
Michigan, 48640, requesting copies of appraisals/assessments of any MPS building and
or property within the last two years.
FOIA submitted from Ms. Colleen Wardin, 5330 North Sturgeon Road, Midland,
Michigan, 48640, requesting how many people were employed by MPS in 2008-09 and
2009-10 school years and an estimated number for 2010-11 school year.
FOIA submitted from Ms. Colleen Wardin, 5330 North Sturgeon Road, Midland,
Michigan, 48640, requesting documentation pertaining to results of asbestos testing for
the 2009-10 school year.
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FOIA submitted from Ms. Colleen Wardin, 5330 North Sturgeon Road, Midland,
Michigan, 48640, requesting documentation/contracts with any person or party for the
sale of a MPS building or property for the last two years.
12. STUDY-DISCUSSION SESSION
This portion of the agenda is utilized by the Board to introduce topics for future study, to
discuss school district-related matters, to complete professional association business and to
relate items of interest. No action is taken during this time. Occasionally closed sessions are
scheduled to discuss confidential personnel, negotiations or property matters.
12.1 Hearing from Board Members
12.2 Announcements from Superintendent Ellinger
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1 Attorney/Client Privilege
14. ADJOURNMENT
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