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 time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item “Call to the Public.”

Board of Education Regular Board Meeting November 10, 2014 7PM

BECC Building, Board Room 125. S. Church Street Brighton, MI 48116

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call

V. Call to the Public

IV. Approval of Agenda

VII. For Action A. Minutes of October 27, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Barton Malow Contract Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. Leave of Absence Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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VIII. For Future Action A. 2013/2014 Audit Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Schools of Choice Program, second semester . . . . . . . . .

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Brighton Area Schools, together with our community, will engage

every student in a quality learning experiencing, empowering each student to become a thoughtful, life-long learner in an environment of

mutual trust and respect.

IX. For Information A. Curriculum/Instruction B. Finance 1. Bills of October 23 – 31, 2014 Page 14 C. Superintendent/Human Resources D. Other – Student Representative

X. Second Call to the Public

XI. Adjournment XII. Next Meeting, November 24, 2014

VI. Board Reports

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Shining Star Recognition Maltby Intermediate School Maltby fifth grade student Madison Kramer was nominated to receive “Shining Star” recognition for selling the most pizza kits. The Little Ceasar campaign raised funds to support the fifth grade camp program for families in financial need.

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Report #14-193

For Action Subject: Board of Education Meeting Minutes Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the meeting minutes as presented. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: District Goal Addressed: X Communication Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To approve the minutes of October 27, 2014 as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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Board of Education Brighton Area Schools Regular Meeting Monday, October 27, 2014 7:00 PM – BECC

Minutes I. Call to Order President Fiani called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call

Members present: Nick Fiani, Bill Trombley, John Conely, Bill Anderson, Beth Minert and Jay Krause, 1 absent – Miles Vieau. Also present: Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendents Gistinger and Surrey, staff, press, and visitors.

IV. Approval of Agenda

Motion: To approve the agenda as presented. Moved by: Anderson Supported by: Minert Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent – Vieau. Motion carried.

IV. Shining Star Shining Star certificate was presented to the Brighton High School Mountain Biking Club.

V. School Improvement Presentation A. Brighton High School – Teachers Joan Ancona and Colleen Buchanan

presented the high school improvement plan for 2014-15 school year in reading, writing, math, social studies and science.

B. Maltby Intermediate School – Principals Scott Brenner and Jeff Eisele and Data Coach Dan Aten presented Maltby’s improvement plan and highlights for 2014-15 school year in reading, math, science and 21st century skills.

VI. Call to the Public

Carol Cook addressed the board regarding its objectives and reflected upon her time as a coach. Kara Totara thanked Mr. Anderson for his years of service on the board and Dr. Gistinger for bringing in extra revenue through the Shared Service Program to reduce the district’s deficit.

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Keri Harbrecht thanked Mr. Anderson for his years of service on the board. Jennifer Bond announced the launching of a new Imagination Program at Hornung Elementary that engages students in creative play opportunities. Brad Gibson requested that the audience look past his employment as an MEA Uniserve Director and addressed the board regarding several issues that were discussed at the last board meeting.

VII. Board Reports

Secretary Minert presented a written correspondence from LESA. President Fiani read the letter aloud and submitted it for the minutes.

VIII. For Action A. Motion: To approve the minutes of October 13, 2014 as presented. Moved by: Trombley Supported by: Conely Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent – Vieau. Motion carried.

B. Motion: To approve the Best Practice Resolution as presented. Moved by: Conely Supported by: Trombley Roll call vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent – Vieau. Motion carried.

C. Motion: To approve the Summer Tax Resolution as presented. Moved by: Trombley Supported by: Minert Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent – Vieau. Motion carried.

D. Motion: To approve the purchase of elementary teaching stations as presented.

Moved by: Trombley Supported by: Conely Voice vote: 6 ayes, 1 absent – Vieau. Motion carried. IX. For Future Action

A. Barton Malow Contract Extension – This item will be placed on the November 10, 2014 agenda for board consideration.

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X. For Information A. Curriculum/Instruction – Dr. Surrey thanked both schools that presented

their 2014-15 school improvement plan and announced MiGoogle Conference will be held Tuesday, November 4 at Brighton High School.

B. Finance – Dr. Gistinger presented the district bills of October 9 - 18, 2014 for board review.

C. Superintendent/Human Resources – Superintendent Gray reported that the audit report will be presented in November.

D. Other – BHS Student Representative, Bethany Warren, reported on activities taking place at the high school: Pink week, Senior Serve, band concert, choir concert and donkey basketball, staff and student basketball, NHS food drive, mock elections, winter blood drive and senior gowns will be purchased instead of rented this year.

XI. Second Call to the Public

Dave Chesney said October is national anti-bullying month and asked President Fiani and student representative Bethany Warren to present the district’s anti-bullying policy at the next board meeting.

XII. Adjournment President Fiani adjourned the meeting at 7:54 PM.

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Report #14-194

For Action Subject: Contract extension for 2012 Bond Series 2 and 3 Technology Services Recommendation: That the board approve the extension of the contract as presented. Rationale: Facts/Statistics: The district has collected 100% of property taxes in the summer since 2007. District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Supported by: To approve the contract extension for 2012 Bond Series 2 and 3 Technology Services as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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Barton  Malow  Company  •  26500  American  Drive  •  Southfield,  MI  48034  •  248.436.5000  p  •  248.436.5001  f  

October 9, 2014

Dr. Greg Gray Superintendent Brighton Area Schools 125 S. Church Street Brighton, Michigan 48116

RE: Contract extension for 2012 Bond Series 2 and 3 Technology Services

Dear Dr. Gray,

Thank you for the opportunity to partner with Brighton Area Schools during these exciting years. It’s been exciting to see the learning environments created so far and how the teachers have been embracing the changes. From the first teacher visioning sessions to the ongoing professional development, it’s been rewarding to see the staff’s reinvigorated passion for teaching and the new tools available. The fact that Google has chosen Brighton High School as the site for their MiGoogle conference 2 years straight gives testimony to what you’ve done for the community.

Throughout Series 1, Barton Malow helped the district with the work identified in the bond scope and we’ve exceeded that providing additional services at no additional cost. Examples range from handling the district-wide data cabling replacement, coordinating repairs to the fiber optic cables damaged during construction, and facilitating the county contribution to the generator for the BECC building data center. These were not part of the original technology bond scope but we were glad to help as part of the overall bond team to ensure the bond would be successful.

Because the timing and technology needs for Series 2 and 3 weren’t fully identified when the bond passed, our contract was based on the Series 1 work with an extension planned for Series 2 and 3. In our meetings with the administration over the past 6 months, the bond team identified the technology services needs for Series 2 and 3. The extension is based on the original contract terms and pricing structure (6.75% of the $4,275,000 Series 2 and 3 technology budget) and will include the following:

• The technology design and project management related to the Phase II and Phase III bond work thru 2015 (already in progress);

• Expand Courtney Lauer’s involvement from 1 day per week in the 2014-15 school year to 2 days per week in the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years (already in progress);

• Assist the district technology staff with procurement for equipment refreshes and infrastructure modifications within 18 months of selling Series 3.

Thank you again for the opportunity to partner with Brighton Area Schools. If you have any questions, please call me at (248) 436-5832.

Sincerely,

Paul A. Twigg Barton Malow Company

c: BAS: C. Turner

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Report #14-195

For Action Subject: Unpaid Leave of Absence Request Recommendation: Approval of Leave Request Rationale: Request letter is attached Facts/Statistics: Melissa Harmala is currently on a leave for the first card marking, from her Grade 1 assignment at Hornung Elementary School District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity X Student Achievement Motion: Moved by: Supported by: To approve the unpaid leave of absence request of Melissa Harmala as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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Report #14-197

For Future Action Subject: 2013/2014 Audit Report Recommendation: It is recommended that the board approve the 2013/2014 Audit Report as presented. Rationale: The state requires an independent external audit annually. Facts/Statistics: Members of the district’s audit firm Maner Costerisan will be present on Monday night to review the findings of the 2013/2014 annual audit. District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To accept the 2013/2014 audit report as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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Report #14-198

For Future Action Subject: Schools of Choice for 2nd Semester, January 2015 Recommendation: To offer limited school of choice in 1st – 12th grades. Rationale: The district continues to deliver one of the most comprehensive educational programs in the state and students consistently recognized for their academic, athletic, fine arts and leadership performance. Facts/Statistics: The SOC program will be advertised via media releases, the district’s web site and Superintendent Gray’s Friday letter. The Limited SOC program will accept applications for students in grades 1st – 12th grades. If applications exceed the allotted spaces, the district will conduct a random draw. Preference will be given to those families who currently have students enrolled under the SOC program. The district will receive applications during the month of January, 2015. District Goal Addressed: X Communication X Fiscal Integrity Student Achievement Motion Moved by: Supported by: To adopt the second semester Schools of Choice Program as presented. Voice Vote: Ayes Nays

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For Information Finance:

1. Bills for payment/October 23 - 31, 2014.

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