Board of Education Genesee Intermediate School District

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1 Board of Education Genesee Intermediate School District Minutes Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Erwin L. Davis Education Center 2413 West Maple Avenue, Flint, Michigan Room 101 Present: Mrs. Cindy Gansen, President Mr. Dale A. Green, Secretary Mr. Jerry G. Ragsdale, Trustee Dr. Keely P. Mounger, Deputy Superintendent Mr. Jeffery Adams, Executive Director for Human Resources Mr. Luke Wittum, Assistant Superintendent for Technology and Media Services Dr. Steven Tunnicliff, Associate Superintendent, Communications and Development Dr. Susan Fleming, Head Start Mr. David Burt, Operations Mr. Kevin Strieter, Technology and Media Services Lt. Col. Curtis Lapham First Sgt. Steven LaHaine Dr. Paul Newman, Vice President Mr. Lawrence P. Ford, Treasurer Dr. Lisa A. Hagel, Superintendent Mrs. Cindy McCain, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Mrs. Tricia Hill, Executive Director for Countywide Programs Mrs. Denise Belt, Executive Director for Career Technical Education Mrs. Mary Behm, Assistant Superintendent, Education and Learning Mrs. Mary Rickard, Early Childhood Programs and Services Mrs. Barb Stewart, Business Services Mrs. Michelle Benson, Office Assistant to the Superintendent Mr. Brandon Hubbard, Dickinson Wright Mrs. Linnae Sauvola, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Others: Absent: None. I. President Mrs. Cindy A. Gansen called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m. II. III. Mrs. Michelle Benson led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION None. 2

2 IV. MINUTES Mr. Dale A. Green moved the Board of Education approve the minutes of the February 14, 2017, special meeting. Dr. Paul Newman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. V. FINANCIAL REPORTS Treasurer, Mr. Lawrence Ford moved the board accept the financial reports for last month, including the conference requests, treasurer s report, fund revenues, and bills payables in the amount of $13,150, Mr. Jerry Ragsdale seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. VI. FOR ACTION A. Approve Agenda Mr. Jerry Ragsdale moved the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented. Dr. Paul Newman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. B. Special Recognition, Kevin Strieter, Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) The Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Award provides an opportunity to continue to thank and recognize staff members for their efforts. At the end of each month, a committee of staff members will select a person for the STAR Award. This recognition is open to all employees. Each month s recipient will receive a $50.00 gift certificate for dinner funded through donations by the Redwood Lodge and a certificate. The STAR will also be highlighted in Innerviews and at a school board meeting. There are so many quality employees doing wonderful things for others, we know it s time to say Thank you to as many as we can while moving forward through the year. This month s STAR is Kevin Strieter, Video Engineer, Technology and Media Services. Kevin was selected as the STAR because he absolutely, without question, represents the GISD mission of Leadership, Service and Innovation. Kevin s ability to break down complex tasks into manageable components and simplified terms helps him to successfully manage multiple projects with similar deadlines. Kevin s customer service is second to none. He reaches out and works with his points of contact to assure completion and delivery of each task. Kevin s in-depth knowledge of electronics, video support, engineering methods and project management are relied upon by all departments within Genesee Intermediate School District. Departments at GISD have a saying, If you want something done, give it to Kevin. It is with pride we honored Kevin with this award. Dr. Paul Newman moved the Board of Education recognize this month s STAR and present a token of appreciation. Mr. Dale Green seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

3 C. Consider Requests to Employ Current vacancies for new and vacant positions available for the and the school years are being posted by Human Resources staff as they occur. The following recommendations are being made at this time. Name/Position Location/Salary Curtis Lapham, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Senior Instructor for Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Genesee Career Institute GIEA Salary Schedule MA+30, Step 15, $80,310.00, adjusted to $86,822 for 200 days Effective Date TBD Education and Experience 1997 Sixty-five (65) post graduate hours in strategic operational planning; U.S. Army School Advanced Military Studies, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Master of Military Art and Science, major in American history, minor in military planning; U. S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Bachelor of Science; major in agricultural science, minor in forestry; Michigan State University. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) U. S. Army 2004; Certified U. S. Army Junior ROTC Instructor (2004); Certified U. S. Army Senior Instructor (2009, 2014); Advanced Instructional Trainer, Army Junior ROTC (2015). Currently employed from 2004 as Junior ROTC Senior Army Instructor at Jackson County Intermediate School District, which is currently the largest program in Michigan. Served in U. S. Army active duty assignments from 1984 to 2004, including Germany; Fort Knox, Kentucky; Fort Carson, Colorado; Kosovo; and Fort Gillem, Georgia. Assistant Professor of Military Science at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor ( ); Professor of Military Science, Department Head, at Eastern Michigan University ( ). Mr. Dale Green moved the Board of Education approve the Request to Employ Lt. Col. Curtis Lapham. Mr. Lawrence Ford seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

4 Erica Kelly Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education, Early On Program GIEA Salary Schedule BA, Step 2, $40,618, adjusted to $15, for 69 days 3/1/ Bachelor of Science; major in elementary education, minor in mathematics and language arts; University of Michigan-Flint Associate of Liberal Arts; Oakland University. Valid Elementary Provisional Teaching Certificate with endorsements in early childhood PK-general and special education, mathematics (EX) and language arts (BX); expires 6/30/2020. Currently employed since March 2016 as Early On Service Coordinator in a position for GISD contracted with Genesee Education Consultant Services. Employed in as a 6 th grade teacher for the Pontiac School District and in as a temporary teacher in the 6 th grade at Lamphere School District. Also employed as a substitute teacher with PESG in the Oxford Community Schools in Mr. Lawrence Ford reported that the Personnel Committee met to review the Request to Employ and moved the Board of Education approve the Request to Employ Erica Kelly as Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education. Dr. Paul Newman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. D. Accept Resignation A letter of resignation was received as follows: James Lane Name/Position Date of Hire Effective Date of Resignation Head Custodian Genesee Career Institute 1/6/05 2/10/17 Resigned for the purpose of retirement effective 2/10/ years of GISD service. Mr. Lawrence Ford reported that the Personnel Committee met to review the resignation and moved the Board of Education accept the resignation and that James Lane receive appropriate retirement recognition for his years of service to the district. Dr. Paul Newman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. E. Consider Leaves of Absence Applications for leave of absence processed since the previous board meeting are summarized below. Circumstances for these requests have been reviewed by appropriate

5 administrative staff and are found to be in accordance with the collective bargaining unit agreements and/or administrative guideline for leaves of absence. Location Early Childhood Programs and Services Elmer A. Knopf Learning Center Special Education Services Transportation Services Type/Purpose of Leave (1) Short-term medical/worker s compensation leave (1) Short-term medical leave for personal health condition (1) Short-term medical leave for personal health condition (3) Short-term medical leaves for personal health condition (1) Short-term medical leave for care of a parent (1) Short-term intermittent medical leave for care of a parent (1) Short-term intermittent medical leaves for personal health condition Mr. Lawrence Ford moved the Board of Education approve the leaves of absence. Dr. Paul Newman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. F. Approve of Settlement Agreement Dr. Lisa A. Hagel recommended that Genesee Intermediate School District not execute the resolution between Genesee Intermediate School District and Flint Community Schools until Flint Community Schools executes the resolution. Mr. Jerry Ragsdale moved the Board of Education approve the resolution between Genesee Intermediate School District and Flint Community Schools. Dr. Paul Newman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. G. Authorize Budget Presentation The proposed budgets are presented along with the amendment. The budgets will be presented to local district superintendents for endorsement at their monthly association meeting on March 1, The annual budget hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, Following the budget hearing, individual boards of education will be asked to approve resolutions endorsing all of our budgets. A final budget will be presented to the board for action in June. Dr. Paul Newman moved the Board of Education authorize the presentation of the budgets (see following pages) at the annual budget hearing. Formal adoption of the budgets will occur prior to June 30, Mr. Dale Green seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. H. Consider Approval of Amendment 3 to the Budgets The Board of Education adopted Budget Amendment 2 for the school year in September of Amendment 2 was primarily to make adjustments to the General Education Fund budget due to the approved voted millage for Genesee Opportunity. The purpose of Amendment 3 is to review staffing costs and make necessary adjustments for vacant positions, retirements, terminations, and realignments of staff transfers. In

6 addition, adjustments were made to discretionary budgets and projected grant expenditures through the end of the fiscal year. The following adjustments, as summarized by fund, are recommended. It is important to remember that the budget process is ongoing, and GISD staff members will continue to monitor and respond accordingly as new information, which impacts funding, becomes available. Further adjustments will be addressed during the next amendment process. Amendment 3 represents the anticipated revenue and expenditures for the school year for the delivery of services, as adopted by the Board of Education. Revenue GENERAL EDUCATION FUND The overall revenue for the General Education Fund will increase from the Amendment 2 projection of $50.6 million to $53.6 million. This represents an increase of $3 million. The chart below compares the Amendment 2 revenue to the Amendment 3 revenue projections: General Education Fund Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Local $ 8,682,257 $ 9,549,454 State $ 23,392,779 $ 25,291,840 Federal $ 18,557,322 $ 18,767,643 Total $ 50,632,358 $ 53,608,937 Local sources increased primarily due to the value of books, music, and food items donated to the Flint Water Crisis Project. New grant funds were also received for Skip to a Great Start, Civilians Helping Individuals Live Longer (CHILL), and National Center for Families Learning Grant. State sources increased as a net result of aligning grant revenue with expenditures through the end of the fiscal year for the Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG), Educator Evaluation Grant, Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), Early Literacy, Flint Water Emergency Nutrition Program, and Home Visitors Parents as Teachers (HV PAT) grant. Federal sources increased as a net result of aligning grant revenue with expenditures through the end of the fiscal year, including Head Start, PeNut Foundation, MSU Safe, Region 3 Title I, and Title I Regional Assistance Grant. Expenditures The expenditures for the General Education Fund increased $2.9 million in the Amendment 3 from the Amendment 2.

7 Several line item adjustments were made to correspond with the anticipated expenditures at the program level. Adjustments were also made to reflect the carryover budgets of local, federal, and state grants received in the prior fiscal year and carried into the current fiscal year. Amendment 3 also reflects new grants that have been awarded since the adoption of Amendment 2 for the fiscal year. The chart below compares the Amendment 2 Budget to the current Amendment 3 Budget for the General Education Fund. General Education Fund Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Instruction Basic Program $ 14,575,305 $ 14,459,136 Added Needs $ 441,923 $ 454,426 Supporting Services Pupil $ 3,536,939 $ 3,770,832 Instructional Staff Support $ 10,314,819 $ 11,997,132 General Administration $ 1,165,358 $ 1,033,987 School Administration $ 951,775 $ 979,438 Business $ 1,306,012 $ 1,410,098 Operations & Maintenance $ 1,905,825 $ 1,978,098 Transportation $ 1,672,375 $ 1,668,668 Central $ 5,126,757 $ 5,046,591 Other Support Services $ 409,959 $ 571,691 Community Services $ 319,591 $ 462,148 Other Financing Uses Transfers to Local Districts $ 8,366,568 $ 9,164,632 Other $ 32,850 $ 9,725 Total $ 50,126,056 $ 53,006,602 Pupil support services increased due to the addition of the Home Visitors Parents as Teachers (HV PAT) grant. Instructional Staff Support services increased due to the value of books, music, and food items donated for the Flint Water Crisis project, the addition of Early Literacy, Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG), Title I Regional Assistance, Targeted Site Transformation (TST), and MSU Safe. General Administration decreased due to an adjustment in claims and judgments. Business services increased due to the increase in fee for service expenses that will be invoiced out. Other Support Services increased due to the addition of grant funds received for nutrition for the Flint Water Crisis project.

8 Community Services increased due to adjustments that were made to reflect the budgets of the SNAP-ED grant received in the prior fiscal year and carried into the current fiscal year, as well as the addition of the National Center for Families Learning Grant. Transfers to Locals increased due to adjustments that were made to reflect the budgets of the Principal Evaluation Training grant and the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) grant received in the prior fiscal year and carried into the current fiscal year The projected revenue for the year for the General Education Fund will be approximately $53,608,937 with anticipated expenditures of $53,006,602. The beginning fund balance was $6,560,874, including the reserves for Genesee Early College and Mott Middle College. The General Education Fund estimated fund balance is approximately $7,163,209. Revenue GENERAL EDUCATION FUND GENESEE OPPORTUNITY The chart below reflects the revenue projected to be received through the millage collection for Genesee Opportunity. General Education Fund Genesee Opportunity Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Local $ 2,277,876 $ 2,277,876 Total $ 2,277,876 $ 2,277,876 Expenditures The chart below reflects the projected expenditures for Genesee Opportunity. General Education Fund Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Supporting Services Pupil $ 120,000 $ 92,104 Business $ 70,000 $ 30,000 Operations & Maintenance $ - $ 300 Central $ 50,000 $ 127,661 Community Services $ 2,037,876 $ 640,000 Total $ 2,277,876 $ 890,065 Pupil, Business, Operations & Maintenance, and Central support services represent the expenses to administer Genesee Opportunity. Adjustments were made in Amendment 3 to more accurately reflect the expenditures through the end of the fiscal year. Community Services represents the amount projected to be paid for stipends given to qualified graduates.

9 The projected revenue for the year for the General Education Fund Genesee Opportunity will be approximately $2,277,876 with anticipated expenditures of $890,065. The beginning fund balance was $0. The General Education Genesee Opportunity Fund estimated fund balance is $1,387,811. Revenue SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND The overall revenue for the Special Education Fund will decrease from the Amendment 2 projection of $86.6 million to $77.5 million. This represents a decrease of $9.1 million. The chart below compares the Amendment 2 revenue to the Amendment 3 revenue projections: Special Education fund Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Local $ 25,849,752 $ 27,478,370 State $ 43,396,690 $ 31,194,061 Federal $ 17,399,083 $ 18,842,982 Total $ 86,645,525 $ 77,515,413 Local sources increased due to an increase in the projected amount of property taxes collected. State sources decreased as a net result of an increase in Sec. 147c MPSERS UAAL Stabilization funds, a decrease in State Aid Sec. 51 Special Education funds due to a decrease in expenditures from the prior year, and aligning grant revenue with expenditures through the end of the fiscal year for the Early On Supplemental funds received to support the Flint Water Crisis. Federal sources increased due to aligning grant revenue with expenditures through the end of the fiscal year for Early On and IDEA Flowthrough and Preschool funds. Expenditures The expenditures for the Special Education Fund decreased $8.2 million in the Amendment 3 from the Amendment 2. Several line item adjustments were made to correspond with the anticipated expenditures at the program level. Adjustments were also made to reflect the carryover budgets of local, federal, and state grants received in the prior fiscal year and carried into the current fiscal year. Amendment 3 also reflects new grants that have been awarded since the adoption of Amendment 2 for the fiscal year. The chart below compares the Amendment 2 Budget to the current Amendment 3 Budget for the Special Education Fund.

10 Special Education Fund Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Instruction Added Needs $ 21,836,371 $ 20,877,221 Supporting Services Pupil $ 20,656,526 $ 14,691,245 Instructional Staff Support $ 2,124,595 $ 1,719,437 General Administration $ 492,007 $ 637,148 School Administration $ 1,405,818 $ 1,371,637 Business $ 1,702,127 $ 1,448,557 Operations & Maintenance $ 4,074,469 $ 1,765,524 Transportation $ 8,608,507 $ 7,899,794 Central $ 3,715,072 $ 3,630,995 Other Support Services $ 50,000 $ 11,000 Community Services $ 15,840 $ 16,940 Other Financing Uses Transfers to Local Districts $ 20,218,028 $ 21,404,443 Other $ 40,000 $ 1,180,100 Total $ 84,939,360 $ 76,654,041 Added Needs decreased due to staff costs being reclassified to Pupil Support Services. Pupil Support Services decreased due to adjusting grant budgets with projected expenditures through the end of the fiscal year for the Flint Water Crisis grant funds and IDEA Flowthrough. Instructional Staff, Business, Operations & Maintenance, and Central Support Services decreased due to adjusting grant budgets to projected expenditures through the end of the fiscal year for the Flint Water Crisis grant funds. General Administration increased due to the new grant funds awarded for the Michigan s Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative (MIBLSI) grant. Transportation decreased due to a decrease in the transfer amount to the Special Education Transportation program in the Enterprise Fund. Transfers to Local Districts increased due to an increase in the transfers for IDEA Flowthrough and the Medicaid Administrative Outreach Program. Other Financing Uses increased due to an internal transfer of funds to the Special Education Capital Projects fund to address the Capital Improvement Long Range Plan, as approved by the Board of Education. The Special Education Fund projected revenue for the school year will be approximately $77,515,413, with estimated expenditures in the amount of $76,654,041. The beginning balance was $9,482,417. The Special Education Fund estimated balance is approximately $10,343,789.

11 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION FUND Revenue The overall revenue for the Career Technical Education Fund will increase from the Amendment 2 projection of $14.7 million to $15.5 million. This represents an increase of $800,000. The chart below compares the Amendment 2 revenue to the Amendment 3 revenue projections: Career Technical Education Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Local $ 8,632,497 $ 9,061,753 State $ 4,772,559 $ 5,123,445 Federal $ 1,311,649 $ 1,311,649 Total $ 14,716,705 $ 15,496,847 Local sources increased primarily due to an increase the projected amount of property taxes collected. State sources increased due to an increase in State Aid funds for Sec. 147c MPSERS UAAL Stabilization funds, Sec. 61b CTE Early/Middle College Program funds, and Sec. 61a.1 Vocational Education funds. Federal sources remained the same. Expenditures The expenditures for the Career Technical Education Fund increased $0.5 million in the Amendment 3 from the Amendment 2. Several line item adjustments were made to correspond with the anticipated expenditures at the program level. Adjustments were also made to reflect the carryover budgets of local, federal, and state grants received in the prior fiscal year and carried into the current fiscal year. Amendment 3 also reflects new grants that have been awarded since the adoption of Amendment 2 for the fiscal year. The chart below compares the Amendment 2 Budget to the current Amendment 3 Budget for Career Technical Education.

12 Career Technical Education Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Instruction Basic Program $ - $ - Added Needs $ 4,815,734 $ 5,211,469 Supporting Services Pupil $ 256,939 $ 384,035 Instructional Staff Support $ 1,999,834 $ 1,973,428 General Administration $ 103,717 $ 98,717 School Administration $ 722,381 $ 704,897 Business $ 249,571 $ 201,345 Operations & Maintenance $ 1,136,876 $ 1,291,345 Transportation $ 852,072 $ 884,372 Central $ 430,796 $ 453,506 Other Support Services $ 2,700 $ 2,700 Community Services $ - $ - Other Financing Uses Transfers to Local Districts $ 2,269,995 $ 2,249,271 Other $ 1,572,000 $ 1,477,500 Total $ 14,412,615 $ 14,932,585 Added Needs increased due to the net result of the addition of the Agriscience and Creation Corner programs, as well as additional expenditures in the Automotive, Cosmetology, and Culinary programs, a decrease in the expenditures for the Education program, and an increase in Perkins funds used in this area. Pupil support services increased due to the net result of increased expenditures for counselors and a decrease in Perkins funds used in this area. Business support services decreased due to the net result of adjustments in staffing costs. Operations & Maintenance increased due to an increase in staffing costs. Other Financing Uses decreased due to a decrease in an internal transfer to the Career Technical Education Capital Projects fund. The projected revenue for the year for the Career Technical Education Fund will be approximately $15,496,847, with estimated expenditures of $14,932,585. The beginning balance was $4,960,704. The Career Technical Education Fund estimated balance is approximately $5,524,966. ENTERPRISE FUND The Enterprise Fund financials are reported in a net asset statement. For comparable comparison purposes to the other funds, the Enterprise Fund has been converted into a

13 balance sheet format. The fund balance has been adjusted to remove the depreciation expense to accurately reflect the fund balance. The projected revenue for the year for the Enterprise Fund will be approximately $23,713,963, with estimated expenditures of $25,743,941. The beginning balance was $10,570,959. The Enterprise Fund estimated balance is approximately $10,366,981. This budget includes shared business services, shared technical services, Special Education Transportation, Vocational Education Transportation, GenNET on line classes, and GenNET Maintenance expenditures as approved by the GenNET Board. OTHER BUDGETS Capital Projects Fund - The projected revenue for the year for the Capital Projects Fund will be approximately $27,315, with estimated expenditures in the amount of $1,571,000. The beginning balance was $2,343,848. The Capital Projects Fund estimated balance is approximately $800,163. This level of fund balance is maintained to address the Capital Improvement Long Range Plan as approved by the Board of Education. Special Education Capital Projects Fund - The projected revenue for the year for the Special Education Capital Projects Fund will be approximately $1,103,200, with estimated expenditures in the amount of $836,759. The beginning balance was $6,056,428. The Special Education Capital Projects Fund estimated balance is approximately $6,322,869. Career Technical Education Capital Projects Fund - The projected revenue for the year for the Career Technical Education Capital Projects Fund will be $1,008,000, with estimated expenditures of $3,639,000 for the continued renovation at GCI. The beginning balance was $5,085,242. The ending fund balance will be $2,454,242. This fund was established to address the long term facility needs of Career Technical Education. The fund balance will be used for necessary building renovations at the Genesee Career Institute. Durant Settlement Fund - The projected revenue for the year for the Durant Settlement Fund is $280, with estimated expenditures of $145,000. The beginning balance was $464,233. The Durant Settlement Fund estimated balance is approximately $319,513. The Durant Settlement Fund expenditures are restricted. Genesee Career Institute Capital Projects Fund - The projected revenue for the year for the Genesee Career Institute Capital Projects Fund is $0, with estimated expenditures of $330,820. The beginning balance was $330,820. The Genesee Career Institute Capital Projects Fund estimated balance is $0. The Genesee Career Institute Capital Projects Fund expenditures will be used for building additions and renovations. School Lunch Services Fund - The projected revenue for the year for the School Lunch Services Fund will be approximately $459,588, with estimated expenditures of $536,694. The beginning balance was $89,350. The estimated balance is approximately $12,244. Mr. Jerry Ragsdale moved the Board of Education approve Amendment 3 to the budgets and adopt a resolution amending the budget in accordance with the Uniform

14 Budgeting Act (see following pages). Mr. Lawrence Ford seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. I. Set Biennial Election Date for June 5, 2017 The School Code specifies procedures for the election of ISD board members. The election, which is conducted biennially, is designated for the first Monday in June. A body comprised of one member from each constituent district board is responsible for electing the ISD board members. Not earlier than 21 days before the date of the biennial election, each local constituent board of education must adopt a resolution designating its representative for the biennial meeting and identifying the candidates the board supports for each position. The School Code also provides that the ISD secretary shall provide notice of the biennial election to each constituent district board by certified mail at least ten days before the meeting. It has been the practice of the ISD to send notice to the districts of the election and terms to be filled by the end of March. This year, there will be two positions on the ballot. These positions are six-year terms, which expire on June 30, 2017, and are currently held by Mr. Jerry Ragsdale and Dr. Paul Newman. The board secretary and superintendent will complete details of notifying the constituent districts of the election. Mr. Dale Green moved the Board of Education set the biennial election for June 5, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Area ABCD of the Erwin L. Davis Education Center. Mr. Jerry Ragsdale seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. J. Receive NDCC / JROTC Update Report Genesee Career Institute will begin offering an NDCC/JROTC program in September NDCC/JROTC is a program that helps students develop leadership, teamwork, citizenship and self-discipline skills. Students in this program will also perform physical fitness activities, participate in community service, and more. LTC Curtis Lapham and First Sgt. Steven LaHaine provided the Board of Education with additional information regarding NDCC/JROTC. LTC Curtis Lapham and First Sgt. Steven LaHaine answered questions from the Board of Education. Dr. Paul Newman moved the Board of Education receive the NDCC / JROTC Update Report. Mr. Dale Green seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. K. Receive GISD Head Start Governing Board Program and Financial Reports Each month the Genesee Intermediate School District will be asked to approve multiple reports, documents, and information relating to our Head Start Programs and Services. Pursuant to the Head Start Performance Standards, section regarding Program Governance, the Governing Board (GISD Board of Education) and Parent Policy Council shall have the opportunity to review and approve a number of Head Start programmatic and financial reports. These reports include monthly Program Enrollment Reports, monthly Program Attendance Reports, monthly Meals/Snacks (Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP) reports, monthly Head Start Policy Council Summary Service reports, and monthly Financial Reports (including credit card statements pursuant to the use of Federal Head Start Funds).

15 Contained in this package were year-to-date monthly reports. All monthly reports have been reviewed and approved by the GISD Parent Policy Council. Head Start Policy Selection Criteria Head Start Enrollment Report January 2017 Head Start Attendance Report January 2017 Head Start Staffing Report January 2017 Head Start CACFP January 2017 Head Start Financial Reports January 2017 Head Start Credit Cards January 2017 Dr. Paul Newman the Board of Education approve all reports and recommendations presented in support of the Head Start program. Mr. Dale Green seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. L. Receive GISD Awards / Recognition Honors Report for As we update the summary document of various awards received by our Superintendent, Board of Education, district staff, and programs spanning 30 years, we are extremely proud to note that during the school year, we have been recognized 34 times (noted in red). We ve been recognized for the work of our Board of Education members, the expertise of staff members, and our innovative programs and services. We ve been identified as superior teachers, leaders, partners, champions for children, and people to watch. Mr. Jerry Ragsdale moved the Board of Education receive the GISD Awards / Recognition Honors Report for as acknowledgment of the outstanding work that is a part of GISD s every day culture in providing quality education and community service. Mr. Lawrence Ford seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. M. Receive Service Crew Update As part of our continuous improvement process, the Navigators and Crew Teams continue to work diligently to improve GISD. The Service Crew s focus continues to be on the following goal: We will deliver exceptional customer service and high quality programs. The Service Crew contributes to GISD s internal and external customers in a number of ways. Crew captains shared an update with the Board and answered questions. Dr. Paul Newman moved the Board of Education receive the Service Crew Update. Mr. Dale Green seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. N. Receive Genesee Opportunity Update Report Genesee Opportunity provides a jumpstart stipend to all graduating seniors in Genesee County. We are thrilled with the approval and initial impact the program has had on our students. At our prior work session, time prohibited us from completing this report and updating our Board. Therefore, at this Board of Education meeting Mary Behm explained the progress with Higher Ed Institutions and gave an update on enrollments. Following the presentation she answered questions from the Board of Education.

16 Dr. Paul Newman moved the Board of Education receive the Genesee Opportunity Update Report. Mr. Lawrence Ford seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. O. Accept Donations to GISD Programs The following donations were made to Genesee Intermediate School District programs. 1. Marion Crouse Instructional Center Tom and Debbie Hall Son attended MCIC Michael Laurin Parents of Students Supplies for Students ($500 value) $40 for Popcorn Supplies Theresa Rumisek Friend of Program 2. Dream and Discover Education and Learning Department GISD Staff Medical Supplies ($1,500 value) Children s Pajamas ($300 value) Mr. Jerry Ragsdale moved the Board of Education accept the donations and send letters of appreciation to the donors. Dr. Paul Newman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. VII. FOR INFORMATION A. Committee/Liaison Reports None. B. Information Items from the Board Mr. Dale Green updated the Board of Education on local Board of Education meeting visits and most recently their visit to Goodrich. C. Legislative Communications None. D. Superintendent s Report Dr. Hagel updated the Board of Education on events and initiatives occurring within the district.

17 VIII. ADJOURNMENT President, Mrs. Cindy Gansen, adjourned the meeting at 6:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dale A. Green, Secretary Cindy A. Gansen, President