MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ARENAC EASTERN BOARD OF EDUCATION
ARENAC COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN
1.
Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Arenac Eastern School District,
Arenac County, State of Michigan, was held in the Arenac Eastern School District High
School Library on Monday, January 20, 2014.
Superintendent, Mr. Kroczaleski called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
2.
Roll Call
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Ann Brown, Mark Heideman, Kathy Clark,
Dan Sherwood, Dick Klender, Tim Nelson
Roxanne Stange
3.
Pledge and Mission Statement
The pledge of allegiance and mission statement were recited.
4.
Organizational – Election of Officers
Mr. Kroczaleski asked for nominations for President.
Mr. Heideman nominated Ms. Brown for President.
Mrs. Clark moved to close nominations for President.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Mark Heideman, Kathy Clark,
Dan Sherwood, Dick Klender, Ann Brown, Tim Nelson
Nays: Roxanne Stange – absent
Ms. Ann Brown has been declared elected as President.
Ms. Brown asked for nominations for Vice-President.
Mrs. Clark nominated Mr. Heideman for Vice-President.
Mr. Sherwood moved to close nominations for Vice-President.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ann Brown, Dick Klender, Kathy Clark,
Mark Heideman, Tim Nelson, Dan Sherwood.
Nays: Roxanne Stange – absent
Mr. Mark Heideman has been declared elected as Vice-President.
Ms. Brown asked for nominations for Secretary.
Mr. Nelson nominated Mr. Sherwood for Secretary.
Mr. Heideman moved to close nominations for Secretary.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Dick Klender, Kathy Clark, Ann Brown,
Mark Heideman, Tim Nelson, Dan Sherwood
Nays: Roxanne Stange – absent
Mr. Daniel Sherwood has been declared elected as Secretary.
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Ms. Brown asked for nominations for Treasurer.
Mr. Nelson nominated Mrs. Clark for Treasurer.
Mr. Klender moved to close nominations for Treasurer.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Dan Sherwood, Tim Nelson, Mark Heideman,
Ann Brown, Kathy Clark, Dick Klender
Nays: Roxanne Stange – absent
Mrs. Kathy Clark has been declared elected as Treasurer.
5.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Heideman moved to approve agenda as presented. Mr. Nelson supported. All in favor.
Motion carried.
6.
Public Comment
George Reeve – Would like to explore interest of 8 Man Football at AE. Polled the students
for interest. Approximately 18 students interested. Would like to poll the parents of the
district for their interest. Also, have ideas for an “All Night Tournament” for
baseball/softball to raise money for the football program. Board asked that Mr. Reeve report
back at the February meeting of the results of the poll and an inventory of the existing
football equipment.
7.
Consent Agenda
7.1.
Minutes
7.2.
Bills
7.3.
Resignations/Retirements
7.3.1. Maureen Locke, Special Education Teacher
7.3.2. Barbara Hunter, Spanish/English Teacher
Mr. Klender moved to accept the consent agenda as presented. Mr. Sherwood supported.
All in favor. Motion carries.
8.
Administrative Reports
8.1.
Darren Kroczaleski, Superintendent
 Monsanto Group- Mr. Garland Bender a local farmer selected Arenac
Eastern for a $2500.00 donation. The district has decided to utilize the
funds to support literacy content for all students.
 The district has used 6 snow days. Additional days will have to made up.
 Teacher retirements will affect the scheduling of staff for next year.
 Meeting changes. The next 3 months meeting dates are currently
scheduled for days that school is not in session. With no conflicts would
like to change the February, March, and April meetings to the 3rd Monday
at 7:00p.m.
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8.2.
William Lake, K-12 Principal
 K-12 Holiday Program was held Wed., Dec. 18th. Mrs. MacDonald did a
great job!
 Finished up the 1st semester with exams on Jan. 17th.
 Senior Advisor planning graduation to be Sunday, June 1 @ 2:00p.m.
 Girls varsity basketball has been voted “Game of the Week” for the Bay
City Times. Current record is 9-1.
 Homecoming is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2014, due to not having
homecoming in the fall during football season. Dance is scheduled for
Fri., Jan. 31 from 8 – 11p.m. in the MPR.
 Mon., Feb. 3 is the ISD wide Professional Development for staff.
 AE is hosting Girls Basketball Districts Feb. 24, 26, & 28th.
8.3.
Richard Klender, BAISD Representative
 Juniors and Seniors from the ISD districts will be scheduling for next
years’ programs. Welding, health careers and several other opportunities
available.
 ISD Board Meeting rescheduled to Jan. 21, 2014 due to Martin Luther
King Day.
9.
Old Business
None
10.
New Business
10.1. Mr. Pauly ~ Peer to Peer
Program matches general education to special education programs (IEP). Mr.
Pauly explained the program in detail. No cost involved (possibly mileage).
Mr. Klender moved to proceed with Peer to Peer. Mrs. Clark supported. All in
favor. Motion carries.
9.2.
2013-14 Budget Amendment
Mr. Kroczaleski explained the reason/need for the amendments. June budget
adoption was estimates of student enrollment. Staffing was also a factor. Lisa
Ernst, business manager explained in detail the amendments being presented.
Mr. Kroczaleski thanked Mrs. Ernst for her time working with the budget.
Mr. Heideman moved to adopt the amendments to the 2013 budget. Mr. Nelson
supported.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ann Brown, Mark Heideman, Dan Sherwood,
Kathy Clark, Tim Nelson, Dick Klender
Nays: Roxanne Stange-absent
Motion carries.
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11.
Next Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2014 at 7:00p.m.
12.
Adjournment
Mr. Klender moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:54p.m. Mr. Sherwood supported. All in
favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel Sherwood
Secretary, Board of Education