02-14-22 Board Minutes
Ida Public Schools
Regular Board of Education Meeting
February 14, 2022
In-Person with Live Steam View Only Option
Mission
The mission of Ida Public Schools is to bring student, staff and community together to maintain our rich traditions. We will provide students with a safe learning environment, an exceptional curriculum, skills to meet the challenges of the future, and the means to become life-long learners.
MINUTES
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting.
I. At 7:01 p.m. Mike Mero Jr., President called the meeting to order.
Roll call of board members
Present: Matt Darr, Jamie Hunter, Sara King, Sarah Lambert, Mike Mero Jr, Heather Schafer and Ryan Winkelman
Staff Present: Superintendent Sandy Kreps; Principal Dave Eack and Stacy Maynard; Assistant Principal Lucy Becker; Curriculum Director Sarah Ash; Business Manager Chad Baas; Technology Director Ryan Kisonas; Transportation Supervisor/Facility Coordinator John Elkins and Secretary Janie Dressel
Other attendees: There were members from the public in person and virtual.
It was determined a quorum was present. Mr. Mero welcomed the public.
II. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Ryan Winkelman supported by Sarah Lambert accepting minutes of the January 17, 2022, Organizational meeting of the Board of Education Meeting as presented for adoption.
There was no discussion.
The roll call vote passed 7 to 0.
III. Recommended Board Acceptance Items/Consent Agenda
Comment: Background materials for Consent Agenda topics were sent to the Board of Education prior to this meeting. Any Board member can remove any topic from the Consent Agenda and place the item in the Discussion Topics area.
Approved: The Check Register is presented for Board acceptance and authorization for payment. The total of the computer listing of invoices is $913,309.81.
Approved: The resignation of Trina Ott, Elementary Assistant.
Approved: The resignation of MacKenzie Rozek, School Nurse.
Approved: The hiring of Kadynn Williamson as a Paraprofessional per the recommendation of MacKay Wickenheiser and Stacy Maynard. Pending on-boarding paperwork.
Approved: Michigan Leadership Institute (MLI) as the Superintendent Search agency.
A motion was made by Jamie Hunter supported by Heather Schafer, to accept the Consent Agenda as presented.
There was no discussion.
The roll call vote passed 6 to 0. Board member Sara King abstained.
Discussion Topics
IV. Comments from the Public
Persons wishing to address the Ida Board of Education may do so during the ‘Comments from the Public’ agenda section. Please identify yourself and the organization you represent if you would like us to provide a response. Individual presentations may be limited to five minutes, timed by Board Secretary, unless it is the consensus of the Board to permit additional time. Total time allocated for any one topic will be an hour unless the Board determines that additional time is warranted. Specific guidelines for public comment are outlined in Board Policy 0167.3
V. Board/Superintendent Response
VI. Communications to/from Board Members
VII. Bond Timeline
Recommended Resolution: Accept the August 2022 proposed timeline for the bond.
Motion to accept Recommended Resolution by Sara King supported by Ryan Winkelman to accept the August 2022 proposed timeline for the bond.
There was no discussion.
The roll call vote passed 7 to 0.
VIII. Region 7 Candidates (listed below)
Guillermo Lopez (Incumbent)
District: Lansing School District
County: Ingham
Susan Marlin-Zeilser
District: Monroe Public Schools
County: Monroe
Michael McVey
District: Saline Area Schools
County: Washtenaw
Recommended Resolution: To authorize the Superintendent Secretary to submit Guillermo Lopez as Ida Public School District’s Board of Education candidate for Region 7 MASB Board of Directors.
A motion to approve Recommended Resolution by Matt Darr supported by Jamie Hunter to authorize the Superintendent Secretary to submit Guillermo Lopez as Ida Public School District’s Board of Education candidate to represent Region 7 for a three-year term on the MASB Board of Directors.
There was no discussion.
The roll call vote passed 7 to 0.
IX. Curriculum Topics
Sarah Ash - Our mid-year benchmark testing was completed in the Elementary School at the end of January. Teachers have been reviewing this data to update our MTSS and At Risk services. Overall, 93% of our students improved in reading and 96% improved in math when comparing fall 2021 to winter 2022 scores. All of our grade levels are also above the national norm when comparing the grade level average. This is outstanding! Some of our 8th graders will be taking the NAEP test tomorrow. This is a test that is given around the country and measures what U.S. students know. About 50 of our 8th graders have been selected as our representative sample for the state of Michigan. I have been preparing for M-Step, MI-Access, PSAT 8, 9, 10, SAT and WorkKeys testing by assigning and verifying accommodations for testing which will take place this spring. Test day plans are also underway. Our next and final professional development day of the school year is Monday, February 21st. Staff are able to choose and complete their professional learning on-line through EduPaths or SafeSchools Modules. I submitted our new teacher and mentor SCECH hours for the first semester. These hours are used toward certificate renewal. I finalized our Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Goal Reporting. This looks at the percentage of students in various categories that made improvement on their NWEA testing for the elementary school and course grades for the middle and high school from the beginning of the school year until our mid-year benchmark.
We had a Curriculum Council meeting on January 25th, notes are posted on the district website. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 24th at 8:15 a.m.
A. District Goals (PA 48 of 2021 Section 98b)
a. High School
b. Middle School
c. Elementary School
B. HIV/Sex Education Curriculum
Recommended Resolution: To approve the proposed sex ed curriculum as proposed by the Ida Public Schools Sex Ed Advisory Board (SEAB).
A motion to approve Recommended Resolution by Jamie Hunter supported by Heather Schafer to approve the proposed sex ed curriculum as proposed by the Ida Public Schools Sex Ed Advisory Board (SEAB).
Discussion – Jamie Hunter thanked Sarah Ash for providing the information to them in advance so they could be informed prior to the meeting, in preparation for voting.
The roll call vote passed 7 to 0.
X. Business Operations/Recent Legislation
Financial Legislative Update
Chad Baas -
a. Projections look good with economic outlook for public schools
b. Possibly 5% increase in foundation allowance = 9,135
c. Additional 31a funding
d. GSRP foundation allowance – following projected foundation allowance for all students
e. Establish school facility fund @ the State Level
Chad Baas presented to the Board a power point reviewing the Mid-Year Budget amendment.
XI. Personnel
A. Vacancies/Postings
a. Elementary Teacher
b. Payroll Clerk
c. Art Teacher (2022-2023 School Year)
d. School Nurse
Informational Topics
XII. Next Meeting Dates
A. Recommended Topics for the Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting on March 14, 2022:
1. Regular Business Meeting
2. Preliminary February 2022 Enrollment Report
3. Summer Maintenance Projects
B. Recommended Topics for the Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting on April 11, 2022:
1. Regular Business Meeting
2. Annual Probationary/Tenure Recommendations
3. Fiscal Year 2022 Preliminary Staffing
C. Upcoming COW meeting – April 11, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m.
1. K-12 Curriculum and Instruction 2022-2023 Vision and Mission
2. Explorica
XIII. Forthcoming Activities/ ‘Go Around’
A. Activities
| Date | Activity | Comment |
| Mon, Feb 14 | Committee of the Whole | 5:00 p.m. |
| Mon, Feb 14 | Regular Board of Education | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mon, Feb 21 | Professional Developement Day | No Students |
| Mon, Feb 23 | Red Cross Blood Drive - PTA | Elementary School |
| Mon, Mar 14 | Regular Board of Education Meeting | 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Mar 25 | End of 3rd Marking Period | |
| Mon, April 4 thru Fri, April 8 | Spring Break |
B. 'Go-Around'
XIV. Comments from the Public
Persons wishing to address the Ida Board of Education may do so during the ‘Comments from the Public’ agenda section. Please identify yourself and the organization you represent if you would like us to provide a response. Individual presentations may be limited to five minutes, timed by Board Secretary, unless it is the consensus of the Board to permit additional time. Total time allocated for any one topic will be an hour unless the Board determines that additional time is warranted. Specific guidelines for public comment are outlined in Board Policy 0167.3
XV. Board/Superintendent Response
XVI. Motion to Adjourn
A motion was made by Heather Schafer, at 8:00 p.m., supported by Sarah Lambert, to adjourn the February 14, 2022 board meeting.
There was no discussion.
The roll call vote passed 7 to 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Schafer
Board Secretary
