Jonesville Community Schools
Board of Education – Organizational Meeting
July 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Administration Building
MINUTES
I. Call to Order
The Organizational Meeting of the Jonesville Community Schools Board of
Education was called to order by President Schmitt at 7:03p.m.
Board Members Present: Dauster, Funk, Nye, Parker, Schmitt
Board Members Absent: Taylor and Thompson
Administrators Present: Broesamle, Bondsteel, Coolman, Playford, Sawdey, Wright
Guests Present: R & D Cooley, K. Ameling, J. Kiersey, J. Varney, J. Kellam, C. Cavanaugh,
D. Shaw, J. Ackerson, T. Wyatt
A. Pledge of Allegiance –
Mrs. Dauster led the Board and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Recognition of Guests
Mrs. Broesamle introduced Jordan Varney to the Board of Education
C. Public Comment – Participants in public comment will state their name, address, and group affiliation. Comments
must be directed to the presiding officer only and shall last a maximum of five minutes.
Troy Wyatt expressed his concerns regarding the Phoenix Alternative School being
moved to the back of the Middle School.
Kathy Bondsteel introduced to the board the new Athletic Trainer, Debra Shaw
Joe Kellam is concerned with Phoenix Alternative School being moved to the Middle
School and wants the board to know there are concerns about the kids being mixed.
Joe wants the board to be aware that there are a lot of concerned parents in the
community.
James Ackerson asked for written rules and said that to be pro-active there needs to
be plans and procedures in place and on paper. Being proactive doesn’t mean squat
unless you’ve got rules. When is this going to be published for review from
concerned parents? Proactive can mean different things to different staff and Mr.
Ackerson feels that actual written rules are what needs to be in place. The rules need
to be adjustable because you aren’t going to get it right the first time.
Kathy Schmitt, President assured all concerned parents that according to the Superintendent,
Chellie Broesamle, there will be no co-mingling of the two schools students. There
are better facilities for the Alternative School students at the Middle School. Gym
times are not comingled as is the lunches are not comingled.
David Wright, Transportation Director also spoke to the concerned parents explaining the
new procedures for bus pick up and drop off for each school. The Alternative school
students will be unloaded from the bus first at their school door, the middle school
students will be unloaded at their usual spot to enter the middle school at the front
doors. The alternative school students will be dismissed 5 minutes earlier than the
middle school students. This gives the kid’s time to get on the bus prior to the middle
school students behind loaded on the busses Mr. Wright feels that this school setting
will be a better structured and stronger program for the alternative school students.
Dave Wright and Bryan Playford said that the rules for the alternative school students
will be discussed during student/parent orientation times.
Kathy Bondsteel, Athletic Director reminded the concerned parents that the Phoenix
Alternative School students will be using the PAS gymnasium for their sports
practices.
II. Reports & Presentations
A. Superintendent Report
a. Kim Bolenbaugh has made an agreement with her cooks to adjust their contractual
hours from a 6 hour day to an 8 hour day to avoid paying overtime.
b. Chellie is gathering ideas on the best way to spend the remaining bond money
c. Chellie wanted to thank the custodial crew. She said they have been working hard
throughout the district and also working on the new Phoenix Alternative School area
at the middle school creating a café style eating area with high top tables.
III. Board Induction – Superintendent Chellie Broesamle
A. Board of Education Oath of Office
Mrs. Broesamle led James Parker and Mitchell Funk in reciting the Oath of Office.
B. Organization Elections
Election of Temporary Chairperson
Moved by Funk and supported by Nye to elect Chellie Broesamle as temporary
chairperson who shall serve as presiding officer until the election of a Board President.
Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson –
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
Election of Officers
Secretary Nominations – Temporary Chairperson
I, Schmitt nominate Taylor for Board of Education Secretary.
All in favor of Taylor as Secretary.
Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
Michelle Taylor is elected as the Jonesville Community Schools 2011-2012 Board of
Education Secretary.
President Nominations – Temporary Chairperson
I, Dauster nominate Schmitt for Board of Education President.
All in favor of Schmitt as President.
Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
Kathleen Schmitt is elected as the Jonesville Community Schools 2011-2012 Board of
Education President.
Vice President Nominations – New President
I, Nye nominate Funk for Board of Education Vice President.
All in favor of Funk as Vice President.
Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A, Parker A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT - TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
Mitchell Funk is elected as the Jonesville Community Schools 2011-2012 Board of
Education Vice President.
Treasurer Nominations
I, Funk nominate Nye for Board of Education Treasurer.
All in favor of Nye as Treasurer.
Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
Gary Nye is elected as the Jonesville Community Schools 2011-2012 Board of Education
Treasurer.
Trustee Penny Dauster
Trustee Thomas Thompson
Trustee James Parker
IV. Board Organization
A. Board Meeting Dates
Moved by Nye and supported by Dauster to accept the schedule of regular
meetings of the Jonesville Community Schools Board of Education, for the 2011-2012
school year, as presented in Attachment A, noting the dates, times and locations of each
regular meeting.
Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
B. Board Study Session Dates
Moved by Dauster and supported by Funk to accept the schedule of study
sessions of the Jonesville Community Schools Board of Education, for the 2011-2012
school year, as per Attachment B, noting the date of the study session in August being
changed from the 8th to the 1st . All other dates, times and locations of each study session
to remain as listed in the attachment.
Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
C. Legal Reference Note per Attachment C
No action required. Item to be attached to the official minutes.
D. Deposits and Banking Resolutions
1. Moved by Funk and supported by Nye to name Fifth Third
Bank, County National Bank, Southern Michigan National Bank, Michigan Liquid
Asset Fund (Michigan School Investment Association), and Flagstar Bank as
depositories for general fund, payroll, capital project, debt retirement, food service,
athletic and internal accounts for District monies for the 2011-12 school year and that
the following staff members' signatures be attached to the respective accounts as
listed:
General Fund, Payroll and 2008 Capital Project Fund –
Teresa Coolman, Anita Coe and Chellie Broesamle
2005 Debt Retirement and 2008 Debt Retirement –
Teresa Coolman
Alternates – Chellie Broesamle and Anita Coe
Food Service
Chellie Broesamle and Teresa Coolman
Alternates – Kim Bolenbaugh and Anita Coe
Internal Accounts – Williams Elementary
1st Signature – Julie Lawless
2nd Signature – Johanna Curson
Alternates – Teresa Coolman, Anita Coe, and Chellie Broesamle
Internal Accounts – Middle School
1st Signature – Bryan Playford
2nd Signature – Debra Prosser
Alternates – Teresa Coolman, Anita Coe, and Chellie Broesamle
Internal Accounts – High School
1st Signature – Cathy Warner
2nd Signature – Dustin Scharer
Alternates – Teresa Coolman, Anita Coe, and Chellie Broesamle
Internal Accounts – Alternative School
1st Signature – Diana Carson
2nd Signature – Brian Playford
Alternates – Teresa Coolman, Anita Coe, and Chellie Broesamle
Athletic Funds
1st Signature – Anita Coe
2nd Signature – Chellie Broesamle
Alternate – Teresa Coolman
Athletic Officials Account
Signature – Kathy Bondsteel
Alternates – Teresa Coolman, Chellie Broesamle and Anita Coe
Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
2. Moved by Dauster and supported by Funk that the Superintendent or h/her designee is
authorized to transfer funds from savings to checking accounts and checking to
savings via. internet banking, wire transfer, phone transfer or paper transfer for the
following funds: General Fund, Payroll, Debt Retirement, Capital Project, Food
Service, Athletic, and Internal Accounts and is also responsible for overseeing
compliance with the ACH Board Policy 6144, for the 2011-2012 school year.
Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A, Parker A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
3. Moved by Nye and supported by Dauster that the Superintendent or h/her designee be
authorized to buy timesavings certificates and invest district monies in accordance
with state and/or federal law and Board policy for the 2011-2012 school year.
Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
E. Authorization to Sign Contracts, Agreements and Purchase Orders
Moved by Funk and supported by Dauster that the Superintendent or h/her
designee be authorized to sign contracts, agreements, and purchase orders for the
2011-2012 school year as per Board policy.
Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor –
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
F. Appointment of Legal Counsel
Moved by Nye and supported by Funk that the Thrun Law Firm, P.C. be
retained as the District's legal counsel for the 2011-2012 school year. Further moved that
the Superintendent is authorized to extend the retainer relationship with the Thrun Law
Firm, P.C. for one year upon its anniversary date.
Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson –
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
G. Designation of Administrator to Assume Specified Responsibilities of the
Secretary and Treasurer
Moved by Dauster and supported by Funk that the Superintendent
is authorized to assume specified responsibilities of the Treasurer and the Secretary
as per Board policy.
Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
V. BUSINESS
1. Minutes
Motion by Funk to approve the minutes of – Budget Hearing of June 27, 2011 and
Regular Board Meeting of June 27, 2011.
Seconded by Nye.
Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson –
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
2. Bills
Motion by Nye to approve the bills payable – Regular Meeting of July 18, 2011
2010-2011 CLOSE OUT BILLS
General Funds $245,670.84
Lunch Fund $ 156.54
Athletic Fund $ 11,406.93
2008 Capital Projects Fund $ 12,502.44
6/22/11 thru 6/30/2011 TOTAL $269,736.75
2011-2012 BILLS
General Funds $280,902.17
Lunch Fund $ 0.00
Athletic Fund $ 0.00
2008 Capital Projects Fund $ 0.00
7/1/11 thru 7/13/2011 TOTAL $280,902.17
Seconded by Dauster.
Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
3. High School Principal Contract
Motion by Funk to approve the High School Principal Contract.
Seconded by Nye.
Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt N, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A
MOTION CARRIED 4-1
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
4. High School Teacher Hire
Motion by Funk to approve hiring Jordan Varney as a High School Teacher
Seconded by Dauster.
Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
5. Full Time Custodian
Motion by Dauster to approve hiring Shelly Parker as a full time custodian
Seconded by Parker.
Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A, Parker A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
6. Jonesville-Reading Cooperative Agreement
Motion by Dauster to approve the updated Jonesville-Reading Cooperative Agreement
Seconded by Schmitt.
Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
7. 2011-2012 District Paper Order
Motion by Dauster to approve the 2011-2012 paper order
Seconded by Funk.
Dauster A, Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson –
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ASENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
8. Loan Application
Motion by Dauster to approve the Annual Loan/Repayment Activity application
Seconded by Schmitt.
Funk A, Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
VI. CONCLUSION
A. Public Comment -0-
B. Board Comment
Gary Nye- Gary appreciated the guests that were in attendance and the comments they had.
He wants the guests to come back should there be any more questions. He values the
guest’s opinions and wants to set students on the right course and receive a diploma. He is
aware that parents and people of the community will be watching the district.
Mitch Funk-Mitch welcomed Jordan Varney as a new teacher. He also appreciates the
public comments. The board is trusting that the Superintendent is on the right track with the
PAS move and said that she has insured them that if this does not work they can move back
to Concord Road.
Chellie Broesamle- Chellie assured the board and guests that it will save money, and will
be better patrolled with the Middle School/Phoenix School Principal - Bryan Playford,
Transportation Director - David Wright and Chellie all looking out for the best interest for
both schools students. Chellie wants an open house for the public to see the newly
remodeled Phoenix Alternative School once it is completed.
Penny Dauster-Penny commented that it is nice to see the teacher slots being filled and
things getting buttoned up. She is very optimistic for a good 2011-2012 school year.
Jim Parker-Jim is looking forward to the opportunities and challenges of being on the
board.
Kathy Schmitt-Kathy welcomed the new Superintendent, Principals and Teachers who are
all fortunate to belong to Jonesville Community Schools. Ideally she wanted to leave the
Phoenix Alternative School as it was, however providing the amount of cost savings and the
superintendent and staff all being proactive, she said, “We are here for the kids”.
Kathy thanked the guests for taking time to attend the meeting.
Thomas Thompson – Absent
Michelle Taylor - Absent
C. Adjournment
Moved by Dauster and supported by Funk to adjourn the Organizational Meeting of the
Board of Education at 8:17p.m.
Nye A, Parker A, Schmitt A, Taylor -, Thompson -, Dauster A, Funk A
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
ABSENT – TAYLOR AND THOMPSON
_____________________________
Michelle Taylor, Board Secretary