Board of Education Brighton Area Schools Special Meeting Monday, July 29, 2013 7 PM - BECC Minutes I. Call to Order

President Vieau called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call

Members present: John Conely, Nick Fiani, Miles Vieau and Bill Trombley, Bill Anderson, Jay Krause and Beth Minert.

Also present Superintendent Gray Assistant Superintendents Gistinger and Surrey, staff, press, visitors.

IV. Approval of Agenda Moved by Anderson, supported by Fiani to amend the agenda as presented , including removing items VIII. A. Facility Usage Fees, Revision and B. BCPA Seat Fee for Future Action. Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried.

V. Public Participation None.

VI. Board Reports Trustee Minert expressed her disappointment in residence treatment of District facilities while under construction.

VII. For Action A. Consent Agenda - Bills of July 16 – 22 and Minutes of and July 15, 2013.

Moved by Anderson, supported by Minert to approve the consent agenda as presented. Voice vote. : 6 ayes, 1 absent – Beth Minert. Motion carried Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried.

B. Contract, Police Liaison – Moved by Trombley, supported by Conely to approve the for the police liaison contract as presented.

Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried. C. Neola Policies, second reading - Moved by Krause, supported by Fiani to

approve policies 2271, 2280, 2370.01 2417, 2623 and 5460 as presented. Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried.

D. Custodial Bid Supplies – Moved by Anderson, supported by Krause to approve the bid for custodial supplies as presented. Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried.

E. Deficit Elimination Plan, June 2013 – Moved by Anderson, supported by Conely to approve the June 2013 Deficit Elimination Plan as presented. Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried.

F. Resignation - Moved by Minert, supported by Fiani to accept the resignation of Lisa Giammalva as presented. Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried.

G. New Hire, Certified Staff - Moved by Minert, supported by Conely to approve the new hires, Colleen Kartheiser and Rocky Roberts as presented. Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried.

H. Staff Layoffs - Moved by Anderson, supported by Fiani to approve the layoffs as presented. Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried.

I. Disposal of Equipment - Moved by Fiani, supported by Conely to approve the disposal request as presented. Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried.

J. Grounds Contract - Moved by Anderson, supported by Minert to approve the grounds contract with Environmental Creations as presented. Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 nay – Trombley. Motion carried.

K. Auto Shop Renovations - Moved by Minert, supported by Trombley to approve the Auto Shop Renovations as presented. Voice vote: 7 ayes. Motion carried.

VIII. For Future Action A. Facitity Usage Fee, revision – This item was removed from the agenda. B. BCPA Seat Fees – This item was removed from the agenda.

IX. For Information

A. Curriculum/Instruction – Dr. Surrey commented on the Career and Technical Education Auto Shop Program at the high school.

B. Finance – None.C. Human Resources – None. C. Superintendent – Dr. Gray announced Brighton Nation Celebration for

staff and community will be Thursday, August 29, 2013. Also, WHMI Radio will be running School of Choice advertisements in August.

X. Public Participation, Second Call None.

XI. Adjournment

Moved by Fiani, supported by Krause to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.

Approved by: Miles Vieau, President Nick Fiani, Secretary

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BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education

August 12, 2013 Shining Star Recognition Hornung Elementary – Maureen Strachan, 4th grader teacher was nominated to receive “Shining Star recognition for obtaining a $3,700 grant from Fuel Up to Play 60 (United Dairy Council) to initiate a program for students. Her intent was to provide teacher opportunities to help students move more throughout the day and give them material to educate them on healthy options for snacks and lunches. She utilized the money to purchase playground equipment, fund an oatmeal breakfast after our Turkey Run, Fruits and Vegetables to try, yogurt parfaits, clean hot dogs (which are organic, nitrate free hot dogs), Motor Mom/VMI equipment and field day activities. She arranged for the United Dairy Council and Simply Fresh market to come educate the children about healthy options and how fruits, vegetables and dairy help our brains. Both of these provided educational programming for free on that day. For reading month we had a theme “Book and a Bowl” and they provided incentives for the kids reading. After obtaining the grant, she recruited Kara Fribley, Sandy Cavallaro and Tamara Rollins to help her in planning and implementation of various activities.

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BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education

August 12, 2013

Report #13-137 For Action Subject: Consent Agenda—Bills of July 25, 2013 and minutes of July 29, 2013. Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda as presented. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: District Goal(s) Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the consent agenda as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education

August 12, 2013

Report #13-138 For Action Subject: Purchase of document cameras for classrooms at Maltby, Scranton, and BHS. Recommendation: Based on the evaluation of pilot projects and District Tech Committee, to purchase the Qomo QPC60 model Rationale: The District pilot classrooms and Technology Committee evaluated several different types, manufacturers, and models of document cameras for the standard classroom configuration at Maltby, Scranton, and BHS. Based on those evaluations, the recommendation is the Qomo QPC60 document. The REMC bid contract vendor is NBS Commercial Interiors. Facts/Statistics:

• The District will purchase 209 units for $104,500. • The District evaluated 9 different document cameras from 5 different manufacturers

and recommends the Qomo QPC60 based on its combination of features, price, size, and compatibility with the other classroom technology being installed

• REMC contract price of $500 represents a $395 discount and is the best available price from the manufacturer.

District Goal Addressed: Communication X Fiscal Integrity X Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: That the board approve the purchase of document cameras for Maltby, Scranton and BHS as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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For Action Subject: Media Assistant Position at BHS Recommendation: Recommend the reinstatement of one Media Assistant position from the deficit elimination list. Rationale: This position is necessary to BHS Media Center, in order to service the large number of students and support the new Media Specialist. Facts/Statistics: This position would be at the high school and is off set by the reduction of special education para professionals. District Goal Addressed: x Communication Fiscal Integrity x Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Supported by: To approve the reinstatement of one Media Assistant position from the deficit elimination list as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education

August 12, 2013

Report #13-140

For Action Subject: Hiring of Certified Staff (resume attached) Recommendation: Approval of new hire Rationale: Vacancy due to staff retirements/resignations Facts/Statistics: The following candidate was interviewed and is recommended for hire by school administrators: Caitlin Van Cleve 1.0 Counselor Brighton High School MA Step 4 District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity X Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Supported by: To approve the new hire of Caitlin Van Cleve for the BHS counselor as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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Caitlin E. Van Cleve 1640 W. Winona St # 2

Chicago, IL 60640 cell: (734) 972-4928 cvanclev@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE Seeking a full time high school social science teaching or counseling position in Southeast Michigan. CERTIFICATIONS

• Illinois State Standard Teaching Certificate - # 2386087. Certified in History and Psychology. • Michigan State Provisional license PV0006025. Certified in History, Psychology and Guidance

Counseling. EDUCATION Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 08/00-05/04 Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education Social Studies Major Concentration: U.S. History Minor Concentrations: World History, Psychology Undergraduate GPA: 3.82/4.0 Concordia University Chicago, cohort program 05/08-08/11 Master of Arts, School Counseling GPA: 3.9/4.0 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES AND AWARDS Awarded High Distinction at Graduation from Indiana University Team Leader of regular level Psychology – 2007- present Team Leader of AP Psychology – 2013 Elected member of the Professional Personal Leadership Committee – 2012-13 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL Lincoln Park High School- Social Science Teacher, Grades 9-12 09/05- present

• Currently teaching AP and regular level Psychology. • Previously taught World Studies double honors, Academic Issues, and U.S. History. • Works with a team to design lesson plans that apply state and national standards as well as

evaluating curriculum and assessment.

Lincoln Park High School – Freshman Connection Counselor • On a team that created and implemented lesson plans for a three week long incoming

Freshman program. • Lessons included calculating GPA, Time Management, College Options, Analysis of

high school goals and values.

Lincoln Park High School – Counseling Intern 08/10 – 07/11 • Currently responsible for facilitating and maintaining the academic and personal growth of a

caseload of at risk students through weekly meetings and grade check -ins. • Responsible for organized and confidential record keeping of supervising counselor’s caseload of

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students as well as assisting with transcript evaluation. • Responsible for assisting with regular communication and consultation with parents, school

administration, teachers, and case managers about student needs and growth. Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, MI 06/05-07/05 High School Summer School Teacher, Grades 9-12

• Selected to teach two sections of U.S. History in a summer school setting that accepts enrollment from around the county.

• Created and implemented lesson plans for a three-hour block schedule class Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, MI 02/05-06/05 Long Term Substitute at Pioneer High School, Grades 10-12

• Taught a course on Western Civilization for an entire semester at a large, comprehensive high school

Helpsource/United Way of Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, MI 01/05-06/05 Academic Tutor at a residential facility

• Volunteer tutor at a residential home for teenage girls, 8-12th grades, once per week COACHING / CLUB SPONSORSHIP EXPERIENCES

• Senior Co-sponsor, Prom Committee, 2012-13 and 2010-11 school years. • Extended Essay Advisor for IB students, 2007-present. • Co-facilitator of Freshman on track group, March – June 2011 • Sponsor of Cultural Connections Group, 2010-11 school year. • Academic Decathlon Coach at Lincoln Park High School, 09/06- 03/10.

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT

• American School Counselor Association Member 07/08 - present • National Runaway Switchboard, Trainee and Liner 02/11- 12/12

Completed a 30 hour training course in solution focused therapeutic techniques and crisis intervention. Beginning experience in answering calls as a liner.

REFERENCES Mr. David Dugger Ms. Ellyn Greenspahn, supervising counselor Early College Alliance at EMU Lincoln Park High School (734) 487-4290 (773) 534-8179 ddugger@emich.edu ergreenspahn@cps.edu Mr. Richard Sauer, Social Studies Department Chair, Lincoln Park High School (773) 534 -8130 rdsauer@cps.edu Mr Michael Rusin, Social Studies department colleague Lincoln Park High School (773) 534-8130 merusin@cps.edu

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BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education

August 12, 2013

Report #13-141 For Action Subject: School Bond Qualification and Loan Program Resolution Recommendation: Rationale: Facts/Statistics: District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve School Bond Qualification and Loan Program Resolution as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education

August 12, 2013

Report #13-142 For Action Subject: Recommendation, BECC Generator and cooling contract. Recommendation: Recommendation Letter and bid information attached. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the recommendation for the BECC Generator and cooling contract as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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August 6, 2013 Dr. Maria Gistinger Assistant Superintendent for Finance Brighton Area Schools 125 South Church Street Brighton, MI 48116 RE: Brighton Area Schools Brighton Education and Community Center Generator and Cooling Dear Dr. Gistinger: We have completed the review of the bids received on July 24, 2013 for the Generator and Cooling Project at Brighton Education and Community Center, and make recommendations for award on contracts per the attached schedules. We recommend awarding to the low responsive bidders with complete bid scope. Enclosed is a copy of the complete bid recommendation summary. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, GEORGE W. AUCH COMPANY Dennis Smith Project Manager Enclosures Cc: Dr. Greg Gray – Brighton Area Schools Jeff Hamilton – George W. Auch Company Lee Andrea – SHW Group

George W. Auch Company General Contractors / Construction Managers P.O. Box 430719 (48343-0719) 735 S. Paddock Street Pontiac, Michigan 48341-3241 (248) 334-2000 Fax (248) 334-3404 Since 1908

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BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLSBECC Generator and Cooling

Contractor Recommendations

8/6/2013

COMPANY SPECIFICATION

SECTION TRADE BASE BID CONTRACT AMOUNT

Great Lakes Mechanical PROPOSAL A: Mechanical $54,000 $54,0003800 Maple CM Supplementary Conditions

Dearborn, MI 48126 General Conditions

Ph: (313) 581-1400 Division 1 General Requirements

Fx: (313) 581-8246 07 84 13 Penetration Firestopping

Contact: Jim Helms 07 92 00 Joint Sealants (As Pertinent)

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

20 05 00 Common Work Results

20 05 29 Hangers and Supports

20 05 53 Mechanical Identification

20 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

20 07 00 Mechanical Insulation

Division 22 Plumbing

Division 23 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning

Green Line Electric PROPOSAL B: Electrical $63,450 $63,450

49811 Ash Court CM Supplementary Conditions

Plymouth, MI 48170 General Conditions

Ph: (248) 231-5716 Division 1 General Requirements

Fx: (734) 667-5284 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

Contact: Greg Abb 07 84 13 Penetration Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants (As Pertinent)

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

Division 26 Electrical

31 20 00 Earth Moving

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BRIGHTON AREA SCHOOLS Board of Education

August 12, 2013

Report #13-143 For Action Subject: Administrative Staff Resignation Recommendation: Acceptance of Resignation Rationale: Resignation letter attached. Facts/Statistics: Elson Liu is the Director of Technology, with five and a half (5.5) years of service to the district. District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the resignation of Technology Director, Elson Liu with appreciation. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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