Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda • May 31 2022

Posted bybuchananchroniclePosted inAll Issues, Buchanan, Community, Issue 32 - July 23 2022, Local Meetings, Schools, Spring
Submitted by Michelle Munyon, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Buchanan Community Schools

Please note that the Board of Education Meeting Agenda is posted below. At the end of the agenda, click on the link to take you to more detailed minutes of the meeting. Also, the meeting minutes will not be published in each issue of The Buchanan Chronicle, but instead as they are available.

  • Regular Meeting
  • 5/31/2022 6:00 PM
  • Buchanan High School Auditorium
  • 401 W. Chicago Street
  • Buchanan, MI 49107

Begin Agenda:

A. Call to Order – Opening of Meeting by President

  • PRESIDENT: Dr. Burnett opened the meeting at 6:03pm.

B. Pledge of Allegiance

  • Dr. Burnett led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C. Roll Call

  • PRESENT: C. Lee, K. Berry, C. Carlson, K. Laesch, S. Carlin, R. Writer, and H. Burnett
  • ABSENT: None
  • OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Patricia Robinson, Mark Kurland, Phil Place, Carrie Brunsting

D. Adoption of Agenda

  • MOTION by R. Writer, SECONDED BY Member C. Carlson the agenda for the board meeting of May 31, 2022 be adopted as written.
  • ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Berry, C. Carlson, K. Laesch, S. Carlin, R. Writer, and H. Burnett
  • NAYS: None
  • MOTION ADOPTED

E. Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes

  • Mrs. Robinson read a memo from Business Manger, Mr. Brian Brown on the property taxes.

F. Public Comment for Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes

  • None.

G. Recognition of Visitors (All visitors, please sign the sign-in sheet.)

  • Mrs. Robinson welcomed all guests.
  • J. Brackett, D. Russell

H. Presentations

  • Curriculum Presentation:
    • Mr. Mark Kurland, Assistant Superintendent, presented to the board. Mr. Kurland spoke of and had available for review curriculum from Fundations and Writing Revolution for grades K-4th.

I. Information / Reports & New Business

  • MASB Communications & Marketing Conference:
    • Mrs. Laesch reported to the board of the two day conference she had attended. She shared the training videos and handouts with board members.

J. Public Comment

  • None.

K. Adoption of Consent Agenda

  • MOTION by C. Carlson, SECONDED BY Member C. Lee, the Board of Education approves the consent agenda for the regular board meeting of May 31st, 2022 be adopted as written:
    1. Minutes:
      5-16-2022 Regular Meeting
      5-24-2022 Work Session/Retreat
    2. MHSAA 2022-23 Membership Resolution
  • ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Berry, C. Carlson, K. Laesch, S. Carlin, R. Writer, and H. Burnett
  • NAYS: None
  • MOTION ADOPTED

L. Buchanan Virtual Academy Graduation Certification

  • MOTION by K. Laesch, SECONDED BY Member K. Berry, upon satisfactory completion of district requirements for high school graduation, the Board of Education hereby approves:
    • Buchanan Virtual Academy Students:
      • Haley Harris
      • Joshua Snodgrass
      • Mackenzie Staniszewski
  • ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Berry, C. Carlson, K. Laesch, S. Carlin, R. Writer, and H. Burnett
  • NAYS: None
  • MOTION ADOPTED

M. L-4029 Resolution to Levy Taxes

  • MOTION by C. Carlson, SECONDED BY Member C. Lee, the Buchanan Board of Education approves the attached tax rates as authorized for levy on the 2022 tax roll per the 2022 Tax Rate Request Form L-4029.
  • ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Berry, C. Carlson, K. Laesch, S. Carlin, R. Writer, and H. Burnett
  • NAYS: None
  • MOTION ADOPTED

N. Curriculum Adoptions

  • MOTION by R. Writer, SECONDED BY Member K. Laesch, the Buchanan Board of Education approves the following curriculum adoptions:
    • Fundations for grades K-4
    • Writing Revolution for grades K-4
  • ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Berry, C. Carlson, K. Laesch, S. Carlin, R. Writer, and H. Burnett
  • NAYS: None
  • MOTION ADOPTED

O. 2022 Athletic Events – Overnight Field Trips

  • MOTION by C. Carlson, SECONDED BY Member K. Laesch, the Buchanan Board of Education approves the following athletic events in accordance with board policy #2340:
    • State Regional Final/Quarterfinal/State – The boys baseball team is expected to tentatively depart on June 10th and return on June 11th. They are also expected to tentatively depart on June 16th and return on June 18th. This trip will be under the supervision of Coach Jim Brawley.
    • State Competition – The girls softball team is expected to tentatively depart on June 16th and return on June 18th, 2022. This trip will be under the supervision of Coach Rachel Carlson.
  • ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Berry, C. Carlson, K. Laesch, S. Carlin, R. Writer, and H. Burnett
  • NAYS: None
  • MOTION ADOPTED

P. Set 2022-2023 Budget Public Hearing Date

  • MOTION by C. Lee, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer, the Buchanan Board of Education adopts the following resolution:
    • WHEREAS:
      • The Uniform Budget Act requires the 2022-2023 Budget be adopted prior to July 1, 2022.
    • THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
      • The public hearing for the 2022-2023 Budget will be held at 6:00pm on June 20, 2022 at Buchanan High School.
  • ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Berry, C. Carlson, K. Laesch, S. Carlin, R. Writer, and H. Burnett
  • NAYS: None
  • MOTION ADOPTED

Q. Closed Session – Superintendent Evaluation

  • MOTION by R. Writer, SECONDED BY Member C. Carlson, the Buchanan Board of Education moves into closed session per section 8(A) of the Open Meetings Act, to conduct an evaluation of the Superintendent. Time 6:34pm
  • ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Berry, C. Carlson, K. Laesch, S. Carlin, R. Writer, and H. Burnett
  • NAYS: None
  • MOTION ADOPTED

R. Return to Open Session

  • MOTION by C. Carlson, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer, the Buchanan Board of Education resolves to return to open session. Time 7:18pm
  • ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Berry, C. Carlson, K. Laesch, S. Carlin, R. Writer, and H. Burnett
  • NAYS: None
  • MOTION ADOPTED

S. Superintendent Evaluation

  • MOTION by C. Carlson, SECONDED BY Member R. Writer, the Buchanan Board of Education adopts the completed year-end evaluation for Superintendent, Mrs. Patricia Robinson.
  • ROLL CALL VOTE: C. Lee, K. Berry, C. Carlson, K. Laesch, S. Carlin, R. Writer, and H. Burnett
  • NAYS: None
  • MOTION ADOPTED

T. Questions & Comments from Board Members

  • None.

U. Next Board Meeting

  • Monday, June 20th at 6pm.

V. Adjournment

  • 7:21 pm

You may view the completed June 20, 2022 Board of Education Meeting Minutes on the Buchanan Community Schools website here.

Buchanan Community Schools Board of Education

Mission: Educating students for life-long success in their civic, academic, physical and social/emotional lives. 

Vision: To develop responsible, resilient, creative citizens capable of succeeding in a global society.

Beliefs: We Believe in providing a safe, supportive, respectful environment, opportunities for all students (options), student growth and achievement, and cooperative relationships among students, families, stakeholders and community members.

“We welcome you to a meeting of the Buchanan Community Schools Board of Education.
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 regular public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item H. If you wish to make a presentation to the Board, please fill out the Speaker Card and pass it to the Board President before item H on the agenda. 
Thank you for your support of Buchanan Community Schools!”

Members of the public may contact members of the school board to provide input or ask questions on any business that will come before the board. These items will also be shared with the Superintendent.

Official minutes of school board meetings are stored and available for inspection in the Superintendent’s Office. Meeting minutes are also posted on our district website under the Board of Education. www.buchananschools.com

Upon request to Michelle Munyon, the District shall make reasonable accommodations for a person with disabilities to be able to participate in the meeting.

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