BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular April Board...

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Our Vision: Explore-Support-Inspire

The LISD…...the Journey starts Now.

Our Mission: Through meaningful relationships, the LISD walks side-by-side in support of every

learner through personalized service, innovative programs, and engaged leadership.

Our Purpose: To empower learners and create opportunities for success.

Addison Community Schools Britton Deerfield Schools

Hudson Area Schools Sand Creek Community Schools

Adrian Public Schools Clinton Community Schools

Madison School District

Blissfield Community Schools Morenci Area Schools

Onsted Community Schools Tecumseh Public Schools

Regular April Board Meeting

April 10, 2017

4:00 p.m.

LISD William J. Ross Education Service Center

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LENAWEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

William J. Ross

Education Service Center 4107 North Adrian Highway

Adrian, Michigan 49221 (517) 265-2119

Milton C. Porter Education Center 2946 Sutton Road

Adrian, Michigan 49221 (517) 263-8931

LISD TECH Center 1372 N. Main Street

Adrian, Michigan 49221 (517) 263-2108

Trenton Hills Learning Center 1008 West Maple Avenue Adrian, Michigan 49221

(517) 263-6354

Center for a Sustainable Future

4260 Tipton Highway Adrian, MI 49221

(517)265-2119

www.lisd.us

LISD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Richard Germond President James Hartley Vice President/Secretary Carrie Dillon Treasurer Robert Vogel Trustee David Pray Trustee

ADMINISTRATION

Mark Haag, Superintendent Kyle Griffith, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Instruction & General Services

Theresa Soto, Executive Director of Finance & Business Services Dan Garno, Executive Director of Staff Resources

Jody Howard, Director of Special Education

LISD Nondiscrimination Statement

The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) does not discriminate in any of its educational programs and services, activities, or employment practices, on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin / ancestry, religion, height, weight, marital status, age, limited

English-speaking ability, sexual orientation, or disability. Direct inquiries to: Executive Director of Staff Resources, Lenawee Intermediate School District, 4107 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 265-2119. Persons with hearing impairments, please

call the Michigan Relay Center at (800) 649-3777 (TDD).

Declaración de No Discriminación del LISD

El Distrito Escolar Intermedio de Lenawee (LISD) no discrimina en ninguno de sus programas o servicios educativos, actividades, o prácticas de empleo sobre la base de género, raza, color, origen nacional / ascendencia, religión, estatura, peso, estado civil, edad,

la habilidad limitada de hablar inglés, orientación sexual, o incapacidad. Para conseguir más información: Executive Director of Staff Resources, Lenawee Intermediate School District, 4107 N. Adrian Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 265-2119. Personas con

problemas de audición, por favor llamen al Michigan Relay Center (800) 649-3777 (TDD).

http://www.lisd.k12.mi.us/

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Our Vision: Explore-Support-Inspire

The LISD…...the Journey starts Now.

Our Mission: Through meaningful relationships, the LISD walks side-by-side in support of every

learner through personalized service, innovative programs, and engaged leadership.

Our Purpose: To empower learners and create opportunities for success.

Through honest communication, mutual trust, integrity, and transparency, the LISD is an inclusionary leader in education that models the following core values with all of its stakeholders:

The LISD is a learner-centered organization that believes everyone is always learning and can gain knowledge anywhere, anytime, anyplace, at any pace from anyone.

The LISD embraces innovation by providing opportunities, motivation, creativity, exploration, risk taking, and experimenting.

The LISD believes that service is the fundamental reason the LISD exists.

The LISD will model an inspiring organization in the delivery of all its services.

The LISD is a future driven organization that embraces continuous improvement, change, new technology and will lead in research for academic, professional development and operational best practices.

The LISD will lead by practicing, cultivating, and developing leadership opportunities through service, partnerships and collaboration.

The LISD will be a collaborative organization that seeks input, listens to students, local school districts and all stakeholders, embraces teamwork, and works together to improve opportunities and learning.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR APRIL BOARD MEETING

Call Meeting to Order & Pledge of Allegiance DATE: April 10, 2017 TIME: 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Community Room William J. Ross Education Service Center 4107 N. Adrian Hwy. Adrian, MI, 49221 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT (TIME): __________________________ MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY:

Pledge of Allegiance

LISD BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS PRESENT:

LISD STAFF PRESENT:

OTHERS PRESENT:

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M E M O R A N D U M DATE: April 10, 2017 TO: LISD Board of Education FROM: Mark Haag, Superintendent SUBJECT: Motion to Set Agenda Motion to Set Agenda

Moved by: ________________, supported by: ________________

______ 1. Set the agenda as presented.

______ 2. Set the agenda as presented with the following change(s):

a.

b.

c.

YES NO Germond Approved Hartley Disapproved Dillon No Action Vogel Tabled Pray

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BOARD OF EDUCATION April 10, 2017

Table of Contents

Call Meeting to Order & Pledge of Allegiance .................................................. 4

Motion to Set Agenda ......................................................................................... 5

Table of Contents ................................................................................................ 6

Staff of the Month ............................................................................................... 9

Comments from the Public .............................................................................. 10

Previous Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports ......................................... 11

Approve Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports ..................................... 11

Oral Reports ...................................................................................................... 13

Acknowledging Student Success .................................................................... 15

Recognition ..................................................................................................... 15

1. March 2017 Student of the Day Recognitions ............................................. 15

2. LISD TECH Center Students Compete in Student Organizations’ Competitions ...................................................................................................... 20

3. LISD TECH Center Student Submits Winning Logo Design ........................ 25

Special Education & Strategic Initiatives Reports ......................................... 27

1. LISD Young Children Services Classroom Parent Involvement Opportunities .......................................................................................................................... 27

2. LISD Kindergarten Readiness Open House Held ........................................ 27

3. Lenawee’s CHILD Preschool Camp Opportunity ......................................... 28

Instruction & General Services Reports ......................................................... 30

1. Tri-County Elementary Science Olympiad Engages Young Scientists ........ 30

2. 2017 Tri-County Science and Technology Fair Student Project Awards ...... 31

3. Next Generation Science Exemplar Training Offered to Science Teachers Across Counties ................................................................................................ 34

4. Essential School and Center-Wide Practices .............................................. 34

5. Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) 2017 Conference ........................................................................................................ 35

6. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Mid-Year Progress Report........................... 36

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7. LISD TECH Center National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony Held ................................................................................................................... 37

8. College Now Winter Enrollment .................................................................. 39

9. LISD TECH Center Students to Compete at MDOT Civil Engineering Bridge Challenge .......................................................................................................... 39

10. LISD TECH Center New Milling Machine Purchase .................................. 41

Request Approval to Purchase Milling Machines ...................................... 41

11. LISD TECH Center Culinary Arts and Marketing & Entrepreneurship Programs to Host a “Bridge the Gap” Brunch ..................................................... 42

12. LISD TECH Center Van Purchase for Residential Construction ................ 42

Request Approval to Purchase Van ......................................................... 43

13. JC/LISD Academy Students Participate in Community Building Activities and Staff Attends Michigan Early/Middle College Association Conference ........ 44

14. JC/LISD Academy Dinner ......................................................................... 44

Office of the Superintendent Reports ............................................................. 46

Finance & Administrative Services .................................................................. 46

1. 2017-2018 Proposed Budget Timeline ........................................................ 46

2. Preliminary 2017-2018 Budget Assumptions .............................................. 46

3. LISD History of Taxable Valuation .............................................................. 52

4. 2017-2018 Proposed General Services, Special Education, and Career Technical Education Fund Revenue, Expenditures and Fund Equities .............. 53

5. Presentation of the 2017-2018 General Services Fund Preliminary Budget 54

6. Presentation of the 2017-2018 Special Education Fund Preliminary Budget .......................................................................................................................... 54

7. Presentation of the 2017-2018 Career Technical Education Fund Preliminary Budget ............................................................................................................... 55

8. Presentation of the Proposed Capital Projects 2017-2018 Budget .............. 57

9. Presentation of the Proposed Internal Service 2017-2018 Budget .............. 61

10. Auction of Surplus Goods Planned by LISD .............................................. 61

Facilities Updates ............................................................................................ 62

1. Transportation Fueling Station .................................................................... 62

Request Approval to Accept Bid for Improvements to the Transportation Fueling Station ................................................................................................... 62

2. District-Wide Asphalt Maintenance ............................................................. 63

Request Approval to Accept Bid(s) for Asphalt Maintenance .................... 64

Staff Resources ............................................................................................... 64

1. Personnel Update ....................................................................................... 64

Approve Employment Recommendations ................................................ 66

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2. Separation of Employment .......................................................................... 66

3. Update on Position Vacancies ..................................................................... 66

4. LISD Assists all Local Public Schools with Contracted Labor Services ........ 68

5. LISD and LVTEA Reach Tentative Agreement for Health Insurance for 2017-2018 .................................................................................................................. 69

Office of the Superintendent Reports .............................................................. 69

1. Lenawee Cradle to Career – Pathway to Success Update .......................... 69

2. Lenawee County Association of School Boards Attend In-Service Day at the LISD TECH Center ............................................................................................ 70

3. Closed Session ........................................................................................... 71

Request Approval to Enter Closed Session .............................................. 71

4. Adjourn Closed Session .............................................................................. 71

Request Approval to Adjourn Closed Session .......................................... 71

5. Ratify the Letter of Agreement with the LVTEA ........................................... 72

Ratify Letter of Agreement with LVTEA .................................................... 72

Adjournment...................................................................................................... 74

Attachments ...................................................................................................... 75

March 6, 2017, Regular March LISD Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Financial reports

Separate Enclosures

Monthly Calendar of Events for April and May 2017

Biddergy.com Amendment

2017-2018 Projected Budget Book

2016 LISD Annual Report to Our Communities

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lisd/LISD-BOE-Separate-Enclosures-04-10-17.pdf

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lisd/LISD-2016-Annual-Report-to-the-Communities.pdf

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STAFF OF THE MONTH Staff of the Month

From the LISD Vision…

“The LISD courageously pursues innovation and excellence and willingly risks the possibility of criticism and failure.”

eet Holly Spagnoli, Secretary – Lenawee PREP, the April 2017 recipient

of the STAFF OF THE MONTH AWARD. This year, the 18th annual Tri-County Science Fair was held on February 7-9, 2017, at Adrian College. Holly was the “backbone” of this event. She begins science fair work early in the year with registration, ordering materials, and organization of all that is involved. She was always available to answer any questions from students, families, and/or teachers. During the event, Holly arrived early and stayed late to ensure that things were in place for students with everything they had worked so hard on. Holly managed to keep track of everything, from setting up tables, ordering ribbons, and printing certificates, always with a smile on her face. There were 209 projects at this year’s science fair, and Holly made sure that each project had a number during the judging process and a name when it opened to the public. Holly has affected so many students and their families, she was definitely appreciated for all of the extra work she put in to ensure it was a positive event for all involved. Thank you to Holly Spagnoli for going above and beyond.

Holly Spagnoli

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COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Comments from the Public

----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- When addressing the Board, please follow these few guidelines: * Before the meeting begins, fill out a "Request to Address the Board" card

and give this to the President. The Board President will refer to these cards when inviting comments from the public.

* Limit your presentations to the Board to no more than ten minutes. * Whenever possible, contact the LISD Superintendent before a board

meeting, as questions may be answered or information taken at that time. * Submit complaints against school personnel in writing to the LISD

Superintendent at least five days before a regular board meeting. (The law provides that the person against whom a complaint is lodged has the right to ask for a closed hearing on the complaint.)

* Whenever possible, prepare a written summary of your comments to the Board so board members can later review the information more carefully.

* Groups of more than three should choose a representative to address the

Board. * Public debate is not allowed at a Lenawee Intermediate School District

Board of Education meeting. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----

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Previous Meeting Minutes and

Financial Reports Previous Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports

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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve/accept the following item(s):

Approve Minutes of the March 6, 2017, Regular March Board Meeting;

Approve Financial Reports.

Approve Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports Moved by _______________, Supported by _________________ YES NO Germond Approved Hartley Disapproved Dillon No Action Vogel Tabled Pray

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ORAL REPORT

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Oral Reports

From the LISD Vision “Human relationships, inside and outside the LISD reflect trust, openness, risk-

taking, respect, integrity, and collaboration.”

First Robotics

Marc Ackerman, LISD TECH Center Instructor, and students will give a presentation to the LISD Board about the First Robotics competition.

Lenawee County Tax Allocation Board

Martin Marshall, Lenawee County Administrator, will speak to the LISD Board about the Lenawee County Tax Allocation Board.

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ACKNOWLEDGING STUDENT SUCCESS

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M E M O R A N D U M

Acknowledging Student Success DATE: April 10, 2017 TO: LISD Board of Education FROM: Mark Haag, Superintendent SUBJECT: ACKNOWLEDGING STUDENT SUCCESS

Recognition

1. March 2017 Student of the Day Recognitions (Ann Hinsdale-Knisel) Names of these honored students are sent to Lenawee County print and radio media each week. Names are also posted on the LISD website and air on the LISD TV stations channel 22 and 902. The following students were recognized as Students of the Day for March 2017: March 5-11, 2017 Jordan Illenden Jordan is in fifth grade at Ruth McGregor Elementary. He always comes to class with a smile and a willingness to work hard no matter what the activity is that day. He is a fantastic teammate. Jordan played on a summer baseball team that won several tournaments. He participates in 4-H, enjoys snowmobiling, baseball, and likes to play video games. He would like to become an engineer or make the major leagues in baseball. Jordan is the son of Ray Illenden. Nicole Howard Nicole attends Lenawee Christian School and is in ninth grade. Nominated by her art teacher, Mrs. Carter, Nicole brings energy and positivity into the classroom and gives 100 percent to each project and assignment. She has great ideas and is always willing to participate and volunteer to help. Her leadership is often quiet, but it does not go unnoticed. Nicole’s extracurricular activities include JV volleyball and the Senior Elite Dance Team at Encore Dance Studio. She plans to attend college after high school. Nicole is the daughter of Thomas and Pamela Howard. Fletcher Schubert Fletcher is in second grade and attends Onsted Elementary. His teacher, Mr. Jensen, says that Fletcher is “such a cool kid”, and he is honored to be his teacher! He has a great work ethic and is very responsible. He is a role model to his classmates. Fletcher enjoys being a kid and playing outside with his friends. When he grows up, he would like to be a cartoonist. Fletcher is the son of Nate and Heather Schubert.

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Jeyna Byers Jeyna attends Madison Elementary and is in fifth grade. She is a bright ray of sunshine. Her enthusiasm is contagious. She does all of her work with a flourish and is always willing to help out and can anticipate a need to help a fellow student or teacher. She is an amazing organizer. Jeyna completed a Planet Report and went above and beyond to create a poster as a visual aide. She enjoys cheerleading, softball, soccer, and the student council. Jeyna would like to open up her own bake shop, be a hair stylist, an actor, or a comedian someday. She is the daughter of Mead Byers and Channel Paul. Emerson Walsh Emerson is in the Young 5’s program at Sand Creek’s Ruth McGregor Elementary. He is a great Bucket Filler. He is always kind to his classmates, especially when they are feeling sad. Emerson loves to see his friends succeed and encourages them to do their best. He comes to school every day ready to learn and with a smile. Emerson recently reached his goal of being able to read all 75 kindergarten sight words. He plays T-ball and wants to play basketball and football when he gets big enough. He is a 4-H Cloverbud with the Lenawee Shooting Stars. When Emerson grows up, he wants to save people’s lives. Emerson is the son of Marcus and Dana Walsh. Yaritza Diaz Yaritza attends Lincoln Elementary and is in second grade. She has shown great responsibility this year. She has progressed in her reading and math and has received awards in both subjects. She takes initiative to help herself get better at things and helps others. She has taken leadership in the classroom. When not at school, Yaritza does her homework and plays outside. She likes to read and loves art. When she grows up, Yaritza wants to be a teacher because she wants to teach and help people learn. Yaritza is the daughter of Martha and Arturo Diaz. March 12-18, 2017 Carson Kolle Carson attends Hudson Lincoln Elementary and is in second grade. He is a very active young man who thinks of others first. Carson is able to excel in extracurricular activities while still performing above grade level in the classroom. He has won numerous reading and Reflex Math awards. Carson enjoys playing basketball, jumping on the trampoline with his friends, and is planning to play football next year. When he grows up, he would like to be a police officer. Carson is the son of Jake Kolle. Lilian Wager Lily is in seventh grade and attends Madison Middle School. She is a pre-algebra student and recently took a chapter test that covered numerous math concepts. She scored a pre-algebra best score of 101%. She recently completed two class projects and received an A on both. Lily is involved in cross-country, cheer, basketball, and track. She is debating whether to become

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a teacher or a nurse and is undecided where she would like to continue her education - she would like it to be somewhere warm! Lily is the daughter of Amy Wager. Joel Anderson Joel is a senior at Lenawee Christian School. Joel deserves recognition because of his accomplishments in physics. He has produced outstanding engineering projects each unit and recently won the gravity racer competition. Joel is on the National Honor Society and is an Eagle Scout. His extracurricular activities include drama and Boy Scouts. His future plan is to attend college. Joel is the son of James and Jamie Anderson. Lauren Terakedis Lauren attends Onsted Elementary and is in second grade. She is a proactive student and has excellent leadership skills. Her “take charge” attitude enables her to communicate her ideas clearly to her peers. Lauren is using the engineering process to design and build a variety of towers. She has received medals and trophies from soccer, dance, and being Student of the Month. She is involved in dance, choir, and chimes. She is undecided on what she wants to do when she is older. Lauren is the daughter of Jason and Betsy Terakedis. Jaren Settles Jaren is in third grade and attends Clinton Elementary. He has been nominated for leadership, strong problem solving abilities, academic achievement, and Top Chef Collaboration skills. His teacher is very proud of him and his excitement for learning. Jaren enjoys baseball, football, wrestling, RC car racing, riding go-karts, and rebuilding remote control cars. He would like to join an engineering club and wishes to be an automotive engineer when he grows up. Jaren is the son of Chad and Laura Settles. Isabella Salerno Isabella is a Sand Creek student and in first grade. She is a hard working student who goes above-and-beyond to do her very best. She is a great leader in and outside of school and a great friend to each of her classmates. Isabella’s artwork has been published in the Housing Help of Lenawee’s 2016 calendar to help raise awareness of homelessness. She plans to be an artist when she grows up and would like to be an art teacher. When not in school, she plays soccer, enjoys reading, art, and playing with her brother. Isabella is the daughter of Jonathon and Elizabeth Salerno. March 19-25, 2017 Carter Smith Carter is a first grade student at Adrian Michener Elementary. He is a quiet and shy student who likes to work hard and keep to himself. This past month, he has been pushing himself to be more social and to interact more with the other students. He initiates conversations, invites others to play with him, and seeks out peer help when working. Carter has challenged himself to step outside of his comfort zone and build relationships. Carter moved up 33 points on his reading

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score and is on Level R in the Rocket Math program. When not at school, he likes to play with Batman toys. Carter would like to be a firefighter when he grows up. He is the son of Jessica Hubbell. Jordan Davis Jordan is a very caring and positive student. She is motivated and puts her best effort into her classroom assignments. She always follows the 7 Habits and encourages others to as well. Jordan follows directions, is a great helper, and is a role model to her classmates. Jordan earned honor roll for the first trimester. She enjoys playing at the park and swinging. She would like to be a clothing designer someday. Jordan is the daughter of George Davis and Chris Ginther. Bryce Wyman Bryce attends Clinton Elementary and is in fifth grade. His classmates chose him to be a TEAM leader because of his positive attitude and helpfulness. He is a great role model, is always smiling, and is respectful and kind. Bryce has created numerous Google Slide presentations, WeVideos, and a commercial to persuade his classmates to buy a specific product. Bryce loves to hunt and target shoot with bow and arrow and guns. He loves to build things and be outdoors. He is an expert at starting fires the old natural way. He would like to be a hunting guide when he is older. Bryce is the son of Steve and Sarah Wyman. Adriannah Hardman Adriannah is an Adrian Michener Elementary second grade student. She has shown true Maple PRIDE throughout each day at Michener. She respects the dignity of all students in the class. Adriannah pairs up with a student in the class who has Autism. Adriannah greets him each day with a smile and a lot of laughter and is a wonderful mentor and friend. She leads by example to show others that everyone in the classroom is treated with love and respect. Adriannah has a passion for learning and loves to hold intelligent conversations. She recently completed a test that scored her at an eighth grade reading level. She loves to read, is on a dance team, and enjoys performing in musicals and plays. When she grows up, she would love to become a famous movie star, veterinarian, or vegetarian. Adriannah is the daughter of Nikki and Alex Cooper. Jackson Sutherland Jackson attends Sand Creek Schools and is in first grade. He is very responsible and respectful. He competes his work on time and helps others. Jackson helped sort caps to turn into a bench for the school. He received blue ribbons for 4-H at the Lenawee County Fair and placed second at a machine pitch All Star tournament. Jackson is a member of the Medina Pioneers 4-H Club and plays baseball and basketball. He would like to become a chef and open his own restaurant when he grows up. Jackson is the son of Josh and Aimee Sutherland. Abigail Luft Abigail is in fifth grade and attends Hudson Lincoln Elementary. She has grown emotionally, socially, and academically this year. She has gained self-

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awareness, is kind and helpful, and has great empathy for others. Abigail placed third in an art contest and received a Business Student of the Month award. Her extracurricular activities include wrestling and boxing. Abigail dreams of becoming a doctor and a singer. She would like to attend Siena Heights University. Abigail is the daughter of Shantel and Henry Luft. March 26-31, 2017 Zachary Wilson Zach attends Lenawee Christian School and is a senior. Zach has shown growth during this school year. He has worked hard in his classes, currently has an A in US History, and has put in extra time to improve his LISD TECH Center grade. Zach designed and created the perfect finishing piece for the bed of mattresses during the Ready Set Build J-Term class. His extracurricular activities include hunting, fishing, and farming. His future plan is to become a machinist. Zach is the son of Jerry and Diana Wilson. Becky Butler Becky is a fifth grade student at Hudson Lincoln Elementary. She is a hard worker who uses the 7 Habits to stay on top of her studies. She does her best and is an honor roll student. She is a good reader and is willing to help others. Becky did an amazing job as the Cheshire Cat in “Alex in Habitland.” When she grows up, she would like to be a teacher. Becky is the daughter of Bonnie and Jacob Butler. Brody Ball Brody attends Michener Elementary and is in first grade. He is a role model to all of his classmates. He is organized and always ready to learn. It is likely if you pass by his classroom, you will see Brody engaged and participating in learning. Brody is a good friend to all and is helpful to his teacher. Brody knows his entire first grade “Must Know Words” and can spell them too. His favorite thing to do is to spend time at his Grandma’s house playing with the farm animals. He would like to be a farmer and raise many of his own animals. Brody is the son of Jake and Shawnee Ball. Eva Reynolds Eva is in first grade and attends Alexander Elementary. Her teacher, Ms. Opsal, nominated her because she has shown perseverance and keeps working despite how hard the challenge is. Eva wrote an informational story about her mom and was brave enough to share her writing. She did an excellent job with her spacing and used capitalization when it was appropriate. She likes to draw, play with her Barbie’s, and participate in dance. She wants to be a baker when she grows up. Eva is the daughter of Samual and Chasity Reynolds. Carson Garrison Carson attends Onsted Elementary and is in second grade. He exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom. He shows enthusiasm for classroom activities and strives to reach his full potential. Carson is kind and helpful to everyone. He sets an example of excellence in behavior and

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cooperation and is a great student. He has received the Student of the Month award every school year. He plays soccer and is in 4-H. Carson would like to be a farmer someday. He is the son of Calby and Lindsay Garrison. Kayla Meszaros Kayla is a student at Sand Creek Elementary and is an outstanding third grader. She has fabulous writing skills and has written a research report, a fiction story, and a fable. Kayla participated in the third grade spelling bee and is a member of the Science Olympiad team. Every spring and fall, she plays soccer. Kayla plans to attend college and become a teacher. She is the daughter of Lisa and Joe Meszaros.

2. LISD TECH Center Students Compete in Student Organizations’ Competitions (Shelley Jusick) Summary: LISD TECH Center students attended several student organizations’ competitions. LISD TECH Center SkillsUSA Results The mission of SkillsUSA is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of America’s skilled workforce through a structured program of citizenship, leadership, employability, technical, and professional skills training. SkillsUSA enhances the lives and careers of students, instructors, and industry representatives as they strive to be champions at work. At multiple locations in February, LISD TECH Center students participated in SkillsUSA Regional Leadership competitions. Students from Welding, Building Trades, Residential Construction, Culinary Arts, Auto Services Technology, Machining and CAM, Auto Collision Repair, and Video and Audio Production participated in the competitions. Following are the results we have to date: TIG Welding 1st Place Troy Chinavere (Tecumseh) Welding (Overall) 3rd Place Nick Welch (Hudson) FFA FFA is an organization whose mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

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LISD TECH Center Agri-Tech, Horticulture, Natural Resources, and Biochemical Technology students competed at the District 2 FFA Leadership Competition held at Manchester High School on February 1, 2017. Results from the district competition are as follows: Extemporaneous Speaking 2nd Place, Gold Rating Keeley Pape, Natural Resources (Madison) 10th Place, Silver Rating Evan Trott, Natural Resources (Tecumseh) Job Interview 1st Place, Gold Rating Callie Halsey, Natural Resources (Madison) 3rd Place, Gold Rating Meredith Inman, Agri-Tech (Sand Creek) 11th Place, Silver Rating Logan Crosky, Horticulture (Tecumseh) 13th Place Harley Davis, Agri-Tech (Onsted) Prepared Public Speaking 10th Place Dominique Suchman, Horticulture (Sand Creek) Ag Issues (Team is from Natural Resources program) 3rd Place, Gold Rating Michael Hemminger (Addison), Dylan Budd

(Onsted), Hunter Smith (Addison), and Hunter Dart (Addison)

Demonstration (Teams are from Agri-Tech) 1st Place, Gold Rating Reese Dillard (Madison), Ashlee Pelham (Onsted),

and Julie Schneider (Adrian) 4th Place, Silver Rating Colon Hine (Blissfield) and Rhett Holubik (Britton

Deerfield) 6th Place Emma Loesch (Britton Deerfield) and Mikahyla

Reincke (Morenci) 9th Place Kaleb Lockwood (Hudson), Donovan Underwood

(Addison), and Jarrett Waters (Hudson) Parliamentary Procedure 2nd Place, Silver Rating Rebekah Gilmore, Agri-Tech (Britton Deerfield),

Canessa Rauth, Agri-Tech (Morenci), Dallas Feys, Horticulture (Onsted), Lauren Taylor, Horticulture (Morenci), and Nathanael Elarton, Agri-Tech (Morenci)

3rd Place, Silver Rating Josh Heistan, Agri-Tech (Hudson), Andrea Lee, Natural Resources (Hudson), Eliza Draper, Natural Resources (Clinton), Jennifer Stratton, Natural Resources (Hudson), Antoinette Deaver, Biochemical Technology (Clinton), and Tom Covell, Agri-Tech (Hudson)

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LISD TECH Center Agri-Tech, Horticulture, Natural Resources, and Biochemical Technology students competed at the Regional FFA Leadership Competition held at Saline High School on February 15, 2017. Following are the results: Extemporaneous Speaking 6th Place, Silver Rating Keeley Pape, Natural Resources (Madison) Job Interview 1st Place, Gold Rating Callie Halsey, Natural Resources (Madison) Demonstration (Team from Agri-Tech) 4th Place, Silver Rating Reese Dillard (Madison), Ashlee Pelham (Onsted),

and Julie Schneider (Adrian)

Parliamentary Procedure 3rd Place, Silver Rating Rebekah Gilmore, Agri-Tech (Britton Deerfield),

Canessa Rauth, Agri-Tech (Morenci), Dallas Feys, Horticulture (Onsted), Lauren Taylor, Horticulture (Morenci), and Nathanael Elarton, Agri-Tech (Morenci)

March 8-10, 2017, was the State FFA Convention held on the campus of Michigan State University. Students from Agri-Tech, Biochemical Technology, Horticulture, and Natural Resources attended the event. Following are the results from the convention:

Job Interview Gold Rating Callie Halsey, Natural Resources (Madison) Arthur Berkey Science Fair Animal Science Division IV 3rd Place Callie Halsey, Natural Resources (Madison) Power, Fuel and Technical Structure Division IV 1st Place Michael Liedel, Biochemical Technology (Summerfield) Food Service 2nd Place Rylee Nuoffer, Biochemical Technology (Hudson) and

Michael Boegel, Biochemical Technology (Clinton) Environmental Science 3rd Place Andrew Marten, Biochemical Technology (Tecumseh) Outstanding Juniors Andrea Lee, Natural Resources (Hudson) Bryanna Hoffman, Agri-Tech (Adrian) Lauren Taylor, Horticulture (Morenci) Noah Willett, Agri-Tech (Lenawee Christian)

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State Degree Keeley Pape, Natural Resources (Madison) Callie Halsey, Natural Resources (Madison Rebekah Gilmore, Agri-Tech (Britton Deerfield) Joshua Heistan, Agri-Tech (Hudson) Meredith Inman, Agri-Tech (Sand Creek) Emma Loesch, Agri-Tech (Britton Deerfield) Ashlee Pelham, Agri-Tech (Onsted) Julie Schneider, Agri-Tech (Adrian) Delegates Antoinette Deaver, Biochemical Technology (Clinton) Faith Scheffler, Natural Resources (Britton Deerfield) Harley Davis, Agri-Tech (Onsted) Dallas Feys, Horticulture (Onsted) Academic Excellence Gold Callie Halsey, Natural Resources (Madison) Gold Keeley Pape, Natural Resources (Madison) Gold Meredith Inman, Agri-Tech (Sand Creek) Silver Josh Heistan, Agri-Tech (Hudson) Bronze Emilee Blaker, Agri-Tech (Madison) Bronze Conor Bradstreet, Biochemical Technology (Home School) Bronze Reese Dillard, Agri-Tech (Madison) Bronze Kiarah Horn, Biochemical Technology (Madison) Bronze Drew Marten, Biochemical Technology (Tecumseh) Bronze Rebecca McTaggart, Biochemical Technology (Madison) Bronze Rylee Nuoffer, Biochemical Technology (Hudson) Bronze Madelyn Pugh, Co-op (Britton Deerfield) Bronze Julia Szubielak, Biochemical Technology (Clinton) Bronze Rosie Vazquez, Biochemical Technology (Adrian) Bronze Amanda Wetzel, Agri-Tech (Adrian) State Band Amanda Wetzel, Agri-Tech (Adrian) Haily Trusty, Horticulture (Adrian) State Chorus Application Rebekah Gilmore, Agri-Tech (Britton Deerfield) Talent Show Ashlee Pelham, Agri-Tech (Onsted) LISD TECH Center BPA Chapter State Conference Results The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership,

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citizenship, academic, and technological skills. Business Professionals of America is the leading CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology, and other related career fields. Nineteen students attended the BPA State Leadership Conference held in Grand Rapids March 16-19. Three students (***) qualify to attend the National BPA Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida. C++ Programming 3rd Place Shayna Sande, Computer Programming (JC/LISD Academy) *** 4th Place Trevor Bean, Computer Programming (Tecumseh) *** 8th Place Jacob Mossing, Computer Programming (Adrian) PC Servicing & Troubleshooting 5th Place Noel Hall, Computer Information Services (JC/LISD Academy) *** Network Administration Using Microsoft 6th Place Mitchell Sielsky, Computer Information Services (Adrian) Systems Administration Using Cisco 8th Place Mason Morris, Computer Information Services (Addison) SQL Database Fundamentals 8th Place Joshua Buchanan, Computer Programming (Adrian)

LISD TECH Center DECA Chapter State Conference Results DECA Inc. is a student organization with more than 215,000 members in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Spain. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA’s activities assist in the development of academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders.

The following students traveled to Detroit, MI, with their advisors, Elizabeth Pechaitis (Marketing and Entrepreneurship) and Jake Graf (Culinary Arts), to compete at DECA’s State Career Development Conference March 10-12 2017. Three students (***) students qualify to attend DECA’s International Career Development Conference April 25-30, 2017, in Anaheim, CA. Following are the results: Retail Merchandising Top 10 Grace Acuna, Marketing & Entrepreneurship (Morenci)

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Sports & Entertainment Marketing Medalist Nate Smith, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (Morenci) Role Play ICDC Emerging Leaders Series Elevate Academy Makayla Aikens, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (Britton

Deerfield) *** Independent Business Plan Top 5 Samantha Gerig, Marketing & Entrepreneurship (Hudson) *** School-Based Enterprise Food Operations Gold Certification Grace Acuna, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (Morenci),

Makenzie Massey, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (Tecumseh) and Michael Scholz, Marketing and Entrepreneurship (Onsted) ***

3. LISD TECH Center Student Submits Winning Logo Design (Shelley Jusick) Summary: LISD TECH Center student, Megan Serin, submitted the winning logo design for Building Safe and Health Communities (BSHC). “Building Safe and Healthy Communities” (BSHC) is a new task force formed from the affiliation of the Anti-Bullying Task Force, the School-Justice Partnership, and the Lenawee Cradle to Career Student Success Network – High School Graduation, working to improve our county’s high school graduation rate. A logo design by Megan Serin (Sand Creek) was chosen from 23 entries by several second-year LISD TECH Center Graphic Imaging students. Congratulations Megan for your winning logo design.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

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Special Education & Strategic Initiatives Reports DATE: April 10, 2017 TO: Superintendent and LISD Board of Education FROM: Jody Howard, Director of Special Education SUBJECT: SPECIAL EDUCATION & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

1. LISD Young Children Services Classroom Parent Involvement Opportunities

(Megan Karpinski) Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), rule 340.1754. Early Childhood Special Education programs require LISD to provide a parent participation and education component as part of the Early Childhood classroom program offering. Each of the six LISD Early Childhood Special Education classrooms provide structured opportunities for parent participation during the student school day. There are also opportunities for parent education scheduled outside of the school day either individually or in a group setting. Parent education is planned according to the interests of parents and best practices in early childhood education. Parent education may include toilet training, make-it-take-it visual supports for home, literacy themed events, and kindergarten readiness and transition support. Individual educational opportunities are coordinated to support specific needs of a student and family. Classroom teams may also work with a childcare provider to assist with establishing classroom supports or learning about a student’s disability and the educational impact.

2. LISD Kindergarten Readiness Open House Held

(Megan Karpinski) Summary: Registration has begun for the 2017-2018 LISD Kindergarten Readiness inclusive program option at the LISD TECH Center. As part of the spring registration process, an open house was held.

LISD Young Children Services welcomed families interested in learning more about early education opportunities offered by the LISD at the spring open house on March 23, 2017. Children and families had the opportunity to explore the classroom, meet the teachers, learn about the program options, and complete registration materials for the 2017-2018 school year. Registrations will be accepted through August.

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This classroom can accept up to 11 tuition paying preschool age students. Before and after school care will continue to be provided during the 2017-2018 school year.

3. Lenawee’s CHILD Preschool Camp Opportunity

(Megan Karpinski) Summary: Summer opportunities for preschool age students in Lenawee County to be offered this upcoming summer in four locations in the county. For the seventh year, LISD’s Lenawee’s CHILD will provide a free literacy based preschool camp opportunity for up to 160 children ages two to five years old and their parents at the Milton C. Porter Education Center, Madison School District, Britton Deerfield, and Onsted Village Park. The focus of the camp is to provide developmentally appropriate activities for young children and their caregivers. Registration will begin on April 19, 2017. This has been an extremely popular summer opportunity for families and their young children. Funding for this camp is provided through the Michigan Department of Education 32p Early Childhood Block grant.

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INSTRUCTION & GENERAL SERVICES

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Instruction & General Services Reports DATE: April 10, 2017 TO: Superintendent and LISD Board of Education FROM: Kyle Griffith, Assistant Superintendent –Instruction & General Services SUBJECT: INSTRUCTION & GENERAL SERVICES

1. Tri-County Elementary Science Olympiad Engages Young Scientists

(Linda Knape) Summary: The Hillsdale-Lenawee-Monroe Mathematics and Science Center (HLMMSC) 2017 Tri-County Elementary Science Olympiad competition was held at Siena Heights University on March 7, 2017. Three hundred and eighty third through fifth graders from 16 schools in Hillsdale and Lenawee counties competed in the 2017 Tri-County Elementary Science Olympiad. The top three overall team awards for third grade went to Ruth McGregor Elementary - 1st (Lenawee), Pittsford Elementary - 2nd (Hillsdale), and Hillsdale Schools - 3rd. Winning the fourth grade overall award was Hillsdale Schools, with Morenci Elementary (Lenawee) in 2nd place, and Alexander Elementary (Lenawee) in 3rd. First overall team award for fifth grade went to Lenawee Christian School, with Hillsdale Schools in 2nd, and Reynolds Elementary (Hillsdale) in 3rd. Best Sportsmanship Awards went to Lincoln Elementary (third grade), Michener Elementary (fourth grade) and Morenci Middle School (fifth grade). The top seven places of each event received ribbons. Members of the top three teams were awarded medals and their schools received a trophy to display. Before the awards ceremony, Science Olympians, as well as their teacher/coaches and many parents, were entertained with a “Science Spectacular” show presented by the Michigan Science Center. Congratulations to all 380 students who participated, and thank you to LISD staff and the many volunteer event supervisors that made this exciting day possible.

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2. 2017 Tri-County Science and Technology Fair Student Project Awards (Jenny VanDaele) Summary: Two hundred and nine projects were entered into this competition, sponsored by the Hillsdale-Lenawee-Monroe Mathematics and Science Center. The Hillsdale-Lenawee-Monroe Mathematics and Science Center Tri-County Science and Technology Fair competition asked students to investigate a scientific question or engineering problem and create a project display to communicate their findings. On February 7-9, 2017, 209 projects filled the Adrian College Tobias Center for competition and public review. Science Fair judges evaluated projects in Division I – 5-6th grade, Division II – 7-8th grade, and Division III – 9-12th grade, awarding first through seventh place winners in the categories of Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science and Team Projects. Further recognition for students through Sponsor Awards were presented by businesses and organizations from the region. Many thanks to these strong supporters of the Tri-County Science and Technology Fair competition: Adrian College Chemistry Department, Adrian Fire Department, Anderson Development Corporation, MSU Hidden Lake Gardens, Lenawee Conservation District, Sieler’s Water Systems, and Siena Heights University. 2017 Tri-County Science & Technology Fair Results Division I - Individual Projects - 7th Place: Leanne Mercier, Clinton Middle School Division I - Individual Projects - 6th Place: Cassandra McNatt, Clinton Middle Shool Division I - Individual Projects - 5th Place: Ava Ormsby, Clinton Middle School Division I - Individual Projects - 4th Place: Julianne Hernandez, Clinton Middle School Division I - Individual Projects - 3rd Place: Teddi Winder, Veritas Academy Division I - Individual Projects - 2nd Place: Ava Mitchell, Addison Middle School Division I - Individual Projects - 1st Place: Kahlen Wheaton, Addison Middle School Division I - Team Project - 7th Place: Jordyn Clark and Savannah O’Brien, Morenci Middle School Division I - Team Project - 6th Place: Josette Zuvers and Nadiya York, Morenci Middle School Division I - Team Project - 5th Place: Bryana Martinez, Natali Cortes, and Lily Betx, Morenci Middle School Division I - Team Project - 4th Place: Simon Brown and Nathan Bugbee, Veritas Academy Division I - Team Project - 3rd Place: Owen Blaker and Landon Mansfield, Morenci Middle School Division I - Team Project - 2nd Place: Brea Baumgartner, Scarlett Pummell, and Aniston Valentine, Morenci Middle School

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Division I - Team Project - 1st Place: Katie Nelson and Hannah Francoeur, Veritas Academy Division II - Life Science - 7th Place: Lilly Samonek, Veritas Academy Division II - Life Science - 6th Place: George Ames, Clinton Middle School Division II - Life Science - 5th Place: Zane Watkins, Adrian Middle School 7/8 Division II - Life Science - 4th Place: Bekah Sumra, Veritas Academy Division II - Life Science - 3rd Place: Jacob Johnston, Adrian Middle School 7/8 Division II - Life Science - 2nd Place: Madalynn Walden, Clinton Middle School Division II - Life Science - 1st Place: MeiLin Hudson, Veritas Academy Division II - Physical Science - 7th Place: Connor Wimmer, Adrian Middle School 7/8 Division II - Physical Science - 6th Place: Gabriel Ebeling, Veritas Academy Division II - Physical Science - 5th Place: Levi Mercier, Clinton Middle School Division II - Physical Science - 4th Place: Samuel Hoffman, Clinton Middle School Division II - Physical Science - 3rd Place: Briana Popejoy, Adrian Middle School 7/8 Division II - Physical Science - 2nd Place: Alex Slaviero, Veritas Academy Division II - Physical Science - 1st Place: Elizabeth Burkeen, Veritas Academy Division II - Team Projects - 7th Place: Cole Carrico and Jared Staib, Adrian Middle School 7/8 Division II - Team Projects - 6th Place: Caleb Shaw, Will Wendt, and Jose Ramirez, Adrian Middle School 7/8 Division II - Team Projects - 5th Place: Alexa Brockway and Rachel Ureche, Clinton Middle School Division II - Team Projects - 4th Place: Ashlynn Schmidt and Payton Blaze, Clinton Middle School Division II - Team Projects - 3rd Place: Kaitlyn Carson and Vivian Vargas, Adrian Middle School 7/8 Division II - Team Projects - 2nd Place: Alex June and Emma Mehan, Adrian Middle School 7/8 Division II - Team Projects - 1st Place: Riley Malarney and Michael Tan, Adrian Middle School 7/8 Division III - Earth Science - 7th Place: Robyn Hardy, LISD TECH Center Division III - Earth Science - 6th Place: Ethan Eisenmann, Blissfield High School Division III - Earth Science - 5th Place: Rosie Vazquez, LISD TECH Center Division III - Earth Science - 4th Place: Isabelle Brown, Blissfield High School Division III - Earth Science - 3rd Place: Dawson Fox, LISD TECH Center Division III - Earth Science - 2nd Place: Nicholas Grigg, LISD TECH Center Division III - Earth Science - 1st Place: McKendra Perry, Addison High School Division III - Life Science - 7th Place: Rebecca McTaggar, LISD TECH Center Division III - Life Science - 6th Place: Brandon Kato, LISD TECH Center Division III - Life Science - 5th Place: Rylee Garno, Blissfield High School Division III - Life Science - 4th Place: Isabel Fermin Bautista, LISD TECH Center Division III - Life Science - 3rd Place: Kylie Ferris, LISD TECH Center Division III - Life Science - 2nd Place: Kylee VanHeusen, LISD TECH Center Division III - Life Science - 1st Place: Antoinette Deaver, LISD TECH Center

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Division III - Physical Science - 7th Place: Faith Scheffler, LISD TECH Center Division III - Physical Science - 6th Place: Lexi Cantu, Blissfield High School Division III - Physical Science - 5th Place: Keeley Pape, LISD TECH Center Division III - Physical Science - 4th Place: Michael Liedel, LISD TECH Center Division III - Physical Science - 3rd Place: Ashlynn Reed, Blissfield High School Division III - Physical Science - 2nd Place: Megan Weidmayer, Blissfield High School Division III - Physical Science - 1st Place: Rob Look, Addison High School Division III - Team Projects - 7th Place: Alison Weber and Abigail Bischoff, Blissfield High School Division III - Team Projects - 6th Place: Dominick Sell, Kiegan Merillat, and Trevor Corkle, LISD TECH Center Division III - Team Projects - 5th Place: Madelyn Pugh and Soledad Marquez, LISD TECH Center Division III - Team Projects - 4th Place: Micahel Boegel and Rylee Nuoffer, LISD TECH Center Division III - Team Projects - 3rd Place: Julia Szubielak and Kiarah Horn, LISD TECH Center Division III - Team Projects - 2nd Place: Caden Karabetsos, Luke Atkin, and Caleb Gramm, Addison High School Division III - Team Projects - 1st Place: Elizabeth Milner and Elizabeth Keller, Blissfield High School Tri-County Science and Technology Fair Sponsor Awards

Adrian College Chemistry Department Award: Rob Look, Addison High School

Adrian Fire Department-Project Safety Award: Division 1 – Ava Ormsby, Clinton Middle School; Division II – Alex Slaveiro, Veritas Academy; Division III – Rob Look, Addison High School

Anderson Development-Excellence in Chemistry: Division I – Makalynn Adams, Clinton Middle School; Division II – Alex Slaviero, Veritas Academy; Division III – Lexi Cantu, Blissfield High School

Hidden Lake Gardens-Best Horticulture/Gardening Project Award: Dawson Fox, LISD TECH Center

Lenawee Conservation District-Excellence in Environmental Earth Science Award: Division I – Nicole Harrah, Onsted Middle School; Division II – Bekah Sumra, Veritas Academy; Division III – McKendra Perry, Addison High School

Sieler’s Water Systems-Best Earth Science/Water Resources Project: Rosie Vazquez, LISD TECH Center

Siena Heights University-Best Science Project Award: Division II – Brogan Winder, Veritas Academy; Elizabeth Burkeen, Veritas Academy; Division III – Megan Weidmayer, Blissfield High School; Sarah Melton, LISD TECH Center

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3. Next Generation Science Exemplar Training Offered to Science Teachers Across Counties

(Jenny VanDaele) Next Generation Science Exemplar (NGSX) is a professional learning experience for teachers that engages them as both a student and a teacher so they can deepen their understanding of learning through the vision found within A Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards. A Framework for K-12 Science Education is a 400 page book that stemmed from many years of research in science education. It breaks down the science content and looks at how students should interact with it in the classroom. The most important piece with these new science standards (including Michigan’s Science Standards that were adopted in fall 2015) is that students are doing the things that scientists do and learning how to explain the things around them through science concepts. NGSX has been promoted through the Michigan Math and Science Centers. The second cohort was recently finished through the LISD and the first cohort in Monroe and Washtenaw counties. Summer opportunities to participate are available as well. To date, nine districts in Lenawee County have had participants attend as well as teachers from Hillsdale, Jackson, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties. Teachers have been able to attend in any location, and some have stated that they have enjoyed meeting and working with other educators in different locations. This opportunity also allows K-12 teachers to work together, and the strategies that are being learned in NGSX have been implemented in elementary, middle, and high schools across the county with positive feedback. The grant that had been funding the participation fee of $200 has been extended, and we look forward to continuing to offer this program throughout the 2017-2018 school year.

4. Essential School and Center-Wide Practices

(Mellissa Wilson) Summary: The Essential School-Wide and Center-Wide Practices in Literacy, Prekindergarten, and Elementary grades is a document of the Michigan General Education Leadership Network (GELN) Early Literacy Task Force that aims to guide literacy at the system level. The Essential School-Wide and Center-Wide Practices in Literacy is the most recent document produced from the Michigan Early Literacy Taskforce. The Early Literacy Taskforce is composed of educational leaders throughout the state, representing local, regional, and statewide organizations, all with the intent to increase Michigan’s capacity to improve children’s literacy.

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The Essential Instructional Practices in Literacy Instruction (PK & K-3) focused upon classroom level instruction, but the School-Wide Essentials put the spotlight on the systems of schools, specifically the responsibility of school leaders.

The Essential School-Wide and Center-Wide Practices in Literacy identify systematic and effective practices that can be implemented at the organizational level in educational and care settings that serve young children. The practices listed can be used in a variety of educational settings, including before/after care offerings, summer programs, childcare sites, as well as schools. The ten practices are applicable to all learning environments because they are built on research-based practices, not a specific program or system. The introduction of the document reminds the reader, “As the local systems and practices occur at the building or center level, it is the responsibility of the school, center, or program leadership to ensure that these systems and practices are implemented consistently and are regularly enhanced through strategic planning.” The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) took this message to heart, and now provides embedded leadership support to building principals. For example, an LISD consultant could go on non-evaluative “walkabouts” to help identify the literacy practices that have been implemented in the school building and discuss which practices would benefit from support, or co-lead grade level meetings focused upon system change. Just as the embedded professional learning for classroom educators is guided by Essential Instructional Practices in Literacy, the publication of the Essential School-Wide Practices provided the opportunity for building leaders to experience professional learning, as well.

5. Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) 2017 Conference

(Greg Marten and Sue Summerford) Summary: The 2017 conference of the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) took place in Detroit from March 15–17, 2017. Educators from across Michigan and beyond gathered to confer about using technology to support learning and teaching. Lenawee County was well represented at the event.

The 2017 MACUL Conference sessions, with the overall theme “#Learning Forward,” highlighted several emerging trends in educational technology including STEM in the classroom, the “maker” movement promoting hands-on exploration and creating to learn, blended and personalized learning strategies, gamification and digital badging, and numerous presentations on various tool and apps for all platforms (e.g. Apple, Google, Microsoft) for curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

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Participants from Lenawee County included dozens of teacher and administrator attendees from a majority of county districts, as well as a number of speakers and groups presenting:

Adrian Lincoln Elementary School students of Tracey Demeritt engaged in the MACUL Makerspace.

Two Adrian staff presented sessions: o Jamie Rorick: “Using Technology to Differentiate Math Instruction” o Erin Gilmore: “Student Detectives: Create Student-Led

Investigations Using Library of Congress Resources” ● Madison Middle School teachers Jill Brandeberry and Jeanelle Wonders

brought students who shared their app creations made with MIT App Inventor 2 in the Student Tech Showcase.

● Tecumseh teachers Chris Mitchell and Kathy Tuberville held a poster session showing their integration of robotics funded with a MACUL grant.

● Lenawee ISD consultants facilitated interactive workshops. o “Are You Game? Decide if Gameful Learning is Right For You” -

incorporating gameful elements to motivate students and build learner agency

o “Hands-On Ozobot Fun 101” - Integrating optical robots into elementary core curricula

Plans are already underway for MACUL Conference 2018 which will be held March 7-9, 2018, in Grand Rapids with a theme of “Think, Create, Inspire”. Each year, MACUL offers free registration to a Michigan school superintendent or board member after a regular paid staff registration from a given district. For more information about MACUL, visit http://macul.org.

6. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Mid-Year Progress Report

(Jenny Heath) Local district PLTW programs submit a mid-year Progress Report in January of each year. Numbers of students taking PLTW courses in the current school year are reported as well as the grade levels where courses are offered. In January 2016, 2,890 students have taken a PLTW course. In January 2017, 3,050 students have taken a PLTW course for an increase of 160 students. The following table summarizes the number of students in each grade level in each district enrolled in PLTW during the first half of the school year. Numbers from January 2016 are in parentheses ( ).

DISTRICT 5th 6th 7th 8th 9-12 TOTAL

Addison 5 (22) 38 (17) 12 55 (43)

Adrian 93 (186) 121 (186) 225 (214) 201 (214) 184 (149) 824 (949)

Blissfield 87 105 (83) 88 (109) 115 (40) 395 (232)

Britton Deerfield 33 44 (19) 31 (15) 108 (34)

Clinton 87 (66) 65 (84) 90 (88) 105 (52) 347 (290)

Hudson 88 (82) 79 (63) 13 (11) 180 (156)

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Madison 131 (131) 121 (125) 125 (119) 44 (72) 421 (447)

Morenci 26 (51) 23 (21) 28 (24) 21 (27) (6) 98 (129)

Onsted 20 33 29 (113) 83 (81) 165 (194)

Sand Creek (51) 85 (64) 35 (42) 120 (157)

Tecumseh 233 (197) 30 (20) 30 (12) 44 (30) 337 (259)

TOTALS 206 (237) 720 (684) 716 (731) 857 (780) 551 (458) 3050 (2890)

7. LISD TECH Center National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony Held

(Chris Dotson and Megan Paul) Summary: On March 22, 2017, the LISD TECH Center inducted the 2017 class of National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) students. On March 22, 2017, the LISD TECH Center inducted the 2017 class of National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) students. The members met the rigorous requirements for membership as follows:

1. 3.5 or higher GPA at the LISD TECH Center 2. Exemplary attendance 3. Community Service 4. 3.25 or higher GPA at the local high school 5. Exemplary attendance at the local high school

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The following 35 students were inducted into the NTHS: Name School LISD TECH Center Program Jacqulyne Biehl Morenci Nursing Preparation Emilee Blaker Madison Agri-Tech Megan Bower Britton Deerfield Dental Assisting Conor Bradstreet Home School Biochemical Technology Evelyn Calvo Hudson Video & Audio Production Reese Dillard Madison Agri-Tech Emma Freshcorn Madison Health Care Careers Anthony Greenman Sand Creek Building Trades Noel Hall JC/LISD Academy Computer Information Services Kiarah Horn Madison Biochemical Technology Nathan Howard Madison Engineering, Robotics & Mechatronics Elizabeth Iliev Madison Health Care Careers Rachel Isom Madison Dental Assisting Caitlynn Jaynes Onsted Co-op Jenna Johnston Hudson Health Care Careers Chelsea Kilgus Blissfield Emergency Medical Technician Gregory Lamprecht-Carson Madison Building Trades Ashley Maran Blissfield Health Care Careers Rebecca McTaggart Madison Biochemical Technology Haley Muck Sand Creek Custom Class – Veterinary Assistant Lyndsey Olson Hudson Graphic Imaging Technology Trevor Pilbeam Adrian Engineering, Design & CAD Christopher Salisbury Home School Engineering, Robotics & Mechatronics Shayna Sande JC/LISD Academy Computer Programming Jennifer Saxton Home School Custom Class – Veterinary Assistant Nathan Seneker JC/LISD Academy Engineering, Robotics & Mechatronics McKenna Shaffer Morenci Marketing & Entrepreneurship Madelynn Stamman Britton Deerfield Dental Assisting Lydia Stoner Home School Dental Assisting Julia Tar Lenawee Christian Custom Class – Physical Therapy Rachel Tucker Britton Deerfield Automotive Services Technology Autumn Walker Hudson Graphic Imaging Technology Madison Weber Madison Biochemical Technology Mary-Pat Wollet Hudson Certified Nurse Aide

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8. College Now Winter Enrollment

(Sue Ritchey, Jane Castle, and Kim Dusseau) Summary: LISD TECH Center/Lenawee County high school students took advantage of the College Now program. Sixty-four LISD TECH Center/Lenawee County high school students took advantage of the College Now program for the winter semester. Students enrolled in 71 classes including, but not limited to, English, Computers, Welding and Psychology. Classes were attended at Jackson College@LISD TECH, Siena Heights University, and Washtenaw Community College. The semester will end in mid-May.

9. LISD TECH Center Students to Compete at MDOT Civil Engineering Bridge Challenge (Shelley Jusick) Summary: LISD TECH Center students from the Engineering, Design & CAD program have qualified to participate in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Civil Engineering Bridge Challenge. Since 2004, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been offering the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) TRAC (Transportation and Civil Engineering) Program to schools in Michigan. TRAC is a hands-on education program designed for integration into science, math, and social science classes.

The TRAC program engages high school and middle school students in solving real-world problems, such as designing bridges, building magnetic-levitation trains, or analyzing the environmental and economic effects of building a highway.

This program is free to schools. MDOT will provide training to teachers and engineer volunteers. These volunteers will speak about their careers in transportation and work with the students using the modules in the classrooms. Each teacher can decide which module will fit into their curriculum.

By bringing transportation professionals to the classroom, TRAC connects kids to the work world and inspires them to consider careers in transportation and civil engineering. Several teams from the LISD TECH Center have qualified to participate in MDOT Civil Engineering State Competition. They and their advisor Kim Benson will travel to Grand Rapids to compete in the Civil Engineering Bridge Challenge on April 18 at the Amway Grand Hotel.

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Students compete at the regional level by writing a 60 to 120 page proposal. This proposal includes research, stress analysis, documentation, and blueprints. A total of 13 teams from the Engineering, Design & CAD program entered the regional competition and 13 qualified to compete. This is amazing for any school to have this many teams accepted. At the state level the students will test their bridge and present their findings to MDOT. Students that win will be awarded a scholarship at the event. LISD TECH Center students also have an opportunity for summer employment with MDOT. For the past 11 years, LISD TECH Center students have participated in this competition and have always taken one of the top four places. In 2016, LISD TECH Center students took first and third places at the national competition. The LISD TECH Center teams include: Grades 9 & 10 Apex Bridge Design Co. Alexander Kelly (JC/LISD Academy), Janelle

Carpenter (JC/LISD Academy), and Taylor Rothman (JC/LISD Academy)

Grades 11 & 12 McBridging, Inc. Alexander McDowell (Tecumseh), Dillan Waltz

(Sand Creek), and Evander Bailey (Adrian) Into the Future Bridge Designs Lindsey Morris (Madison) and Sedric Yatzek

(Adrian) Land Linkers Garrett Bernath (Addison), Robbie Shear

(Onsted), and Abbie McCullough (JC/LISD Academy)

TITAN Bridge Design Jack VanBuren (Blissfield), Dylan Timm

(Tecumseh), and Nathan Sprague (Onsted) Invincible Bridges Ethan Aldrich (Sand Creek), Avery Gesinski

(Tecumseh), and Paxton Rodriguez (Adrian) Down in the Bridges Skyler Root (Tecumseh) and Trevor Austin

(Tecumseh) Bolts and Bridges Alexis Foster (Addison), Lindsey Laurie

(Addison), and Austin Brewer (Tecumseh) Bridge Boys Darren Jacobs (Blissfield), Matthew Johnston

(Tecumseh), and Alexander Robbins (Adrian) Framework Industries Jay Maher (Home School), Chrystene Gilbert

(Onsted), and Trevor Pilbeam (Adrian)

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Suspended Civil Engineering Devin Daniels (Adrian), Tyler Curtis (Hudson), and Robon Edwards (Adrian)

Modern Bridge Design Co. Drake Lansdell (Adrian), Zachary Jewell

(Britton Deerfield), and David Toner (Adrian) Origin Bridging Anna Mateo (Adrian), Cauy Jennings (Sand

Creek), and Huner Kocaj (Tecumseh)

10. LISD TECH Center New Milling Machine Purchase

(Shelley Jusick) The State Board of Education recently released 61c(1) funds to each Career Education Planning District (CEPD). This one-time grant is to be used for the purchase of supply and equipment items in state-approved CTE programs or new and emerging CTE programs that support economic development. The allocation of funds to the LISD will be $56,603. The plan for these funds is to purchase two or three new manual milling machines for the Machining and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) lab (which is a top priority in our economic development region). At the February 2017 Board meeting, the LISD Board of Education granted permission to the LISD TECH Center to develop specifications and seek bids for new manual milling machines for the Machining & CAM program. The request for bids was sent out to four vendors (Penn Tool Co., KBC Tools and Machinery, Sterling Machinery Exchange, and Racer Machinery International), not realizing three of them were simply U.S. distributors to the manufacturer of RACER from Canada. The bid was also posted on the LISD website. Ultimately, only one bid response was received from RACER Machinery International who is the manufacturer of the Standard Modern Lathe. There were no other bids or inquires.

RECOMMENDED ACTION BY THE SUPERINTENDENT:

It is recommended that the LISD Board of Education approve the bid from Racer

Machinery International in the amount of $47,829.84 for the purchase of three

manual milling machines ($16,200 each – 5% educational discount, plus

crate/handling and shipping). The LISD TECH Center has been awarded a grant

to cover this purchase.

Moved by: ____________________ Supported by: ____________________

Request Approval to Purchase Milling Machines

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11. LISD TECH Center Culinary Arts and Marketing & Entrepreneurship Programs to Host a “Bridge the Gap” Brunch

(Shelley Jusick) Elizabeth Pechaitis (Marketing & Entrepreneurship) and Jake Graf (Culinary Arts), along with advisory program representatives, are preparing for a networking event for their advisory members and students, which will take place on May 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the LISD TECH Center. This event is intended to bring program advisory committee members, community members, and students together in an effort to “bridge the gap” between industry and the classroom. The event is still in the planning stages; however, initial plans include a brunch designed by Culinary Arts students, networking opportunities between students and industry representatives, and keynote speaker Jason Sweet (Walsh College) who will be discussing “Personal Branding”. LISD Board of Education members are asked to please “save the date” as invitations will be sent soon.

12. LISD TECH Center Van Purchase for Residential Construction

(Shelley Jusick) At the March 6, 2017, Board meeting, the LISD Board of Education granted permission to develop specifications and seek bids for a new van for the LISD TECH Center Residential Construction program. The Residential Construction program utilizes a full-size van for transportation to various sites throughout Lenawee County as well as transportation of equipment and various tools. The van previously used is out of commission. There were four bids received by the deadline of March 22, 2017. The bid summary is listed below. It is recommended that the Board accept the low bid from Todd Wenzel Buick in the amount of $24,135.

Bidder Name: Whiteside of St Clairsville

Clift Buick GMC Pontiac

Bell Ford Lincoln

Todd Wenzel Buick GMC

Make GMC GMC FORD GMC

Model Savana Cargo

Van 2500 Savana Cargo

Van 2500 Transit Van Savana Cargo

Van 2500

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Year 2017 2017 2017 2017

Mileage New New New New

Pricing and/or Specification Exceptions --

$26,190.66 Without Brake

Controller * *$180.00 add for

membership

Total Cost of Vehicle - based on 24 specs from RFB $25,478.00 $26,390.66 $26,804.56 $23,770.00

Addition of Alternate One (rearview camera system) $180.00 $200.00 included $185.00

Total Vehicle Cost with Alternate One $25,658.00 $26,590.66 $26,804.56 $24,135.00

Warranty-information included included included included

Notes:

*3 exception to specs:

Engine is a V6 turbocharged

engine, maximum towing capacity is

7,100 lbs., rear gear ratio is a

3.73 regular axle.

*Price based on State of MI

MiDeal membership. LISD currently does not have membership,

and it would cost $180.00/year

(Oct 1-Sept 30)


It is recommended that the LISD Board of Education approve the bid from Todd

Wenzel Buick (Westland, Michigan) in the amount of $24,135 to purchase a van

for the Residential Construction program at the LISD TECH Center.


Request Approval to Purchase Van YES NO Germond Approved Hartley Disapproved Dillon No Action Vogel Tabled Pray

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13. JC/LISD Academy Students Participate in Community Building Activities and Staff Attends Michigan Early/Middle College Association Conference

(Kim Dusseau) Summary: Students volunteered at Gas Light Village and participated in a Community Building Day with Jon Schoonmaker while teachers and staff attended the Tenth Annual Michigan Early/Middle College Association Conference (MEMCA) March 16-17, 2017, teachers and staff of the JC/LISD Academy attended the Tenth Annual Michigan Early/Middle College Association (MEMCA) Conference to learn how the many different middle college models use Common Design Principles Support Student Outcomes. While teachers attended the conference, students took part in a community service activity at Gaslight Village Assisted Living on March 16, 2017. Students visited with residents and planned a variety of entertainment activities, including musical and dance performances and arts and crafts. On March 17, 2017, students took part in a Community Building Day with Jon Schoonmaker, MA, LPC.

14. JC/LISD Academy Dinner

(Kim Dusseau) The JC/LISD Academy dinner is an event designed for students and their families who are considering JC/LISD Academy: A Regional Middle College. The dinner was held on March 28, 2017 from 6–8:30 p.m. at the LISD TECH Center. The evening included a question & answer panel with students, parents, and teachers; a campus tour, and a complimentary dinner. The event was intended for those who desire a more interactive and detailed overview of the program.

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

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M E M O R A N D U M

Office of the Superintendent Reports DATE: April 10, 2017 TO: LISD Board of Education FROM: Mark Haag, Superintendent SUBJECT: OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS LISD Legislative Summary

Finance & Administrative Services 1. 2017-2018 Proposed Budget Timeline

(Theresa Soto) Budget Program Worksheet Distribution 01/12/17

Preliminary Budget Review Meeting w/Local District Boards 02/16/17

Budget Review Meeting w/ Leadership Team 02/27/17

Budget Review Meeting with LCSA Committee 03/30/17

Review with LISD Board of Education at April Board Meeting 04/10/17

Budget Review Meeting with Local District Board Representatives 04/20/17

Local District Board of Education deadline to pass a resolution on LISD's 2017-2018 budget and submit it to the LISD Superintendent's office 05/31/17

Formal Adoption of 2017-2018 Budget by LISD Board of Education June 2017

2. Preliminary 2017-2018 Budget Assumptions

(Theresa Soto) Proposed budgets for the upcoming 2017-2018 fiscal year are being developed. Lenawee Intermediate School District’s revenue is received from federal, state and local sources; there are still unanswered questions on potential changes that may be made in all three categories. Expenditures are broadly divided into wages/benefits, fixed costs, and discretionary line items. Wages are dictated by collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s), individual contracts, and other legal documentation pertaining to wage rates. Employee insurance benefits and cash in lieu of benefits are determined by CBA’s and individual contracts with rates are determined by the provider. The employer portion is determined by the district’s policy limiting the amount to the state predetermined hard cap ceiling or something less. The employer Social

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Security and Medicare contribution rates are set by the federal government. Contribution rates into the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) are determined by legislative action and the plan under which the individual falls. Workers compensation rates are calculated by the insurance carrier using base rates, experience ratings, and potential discounts. Fixed costs are determined by service contracts, lease or purchase agreements, and other documentation that determine set annual/monthly costs. Other non-wage/benefit discretionary costs are budgeted based on a combination of agreed-upon assumptions, historical experience, and needs determined by the input of the superintendent, administrators, and supervisors. These costs encompass utilities, supplies (classroom, office, custodial and other), copying, printing, postage, insurance, repairs, services, etc. New local, state, and federal grants are typically included in the budget when approved. Recurring grants that haven’t been formally approved to date but are anticipated to be approved on an annual basis are included in the budget. The following information represents projected financial assumptions based on research and the best available information at this time. REVENUE

I. Local Property Taxes: Local property taxes are the district’s major revenue source. Taxable value information is still incomplete and final numbers from the Lenawee, Monroe, Hillsdale, Jackson, and Washtenaw County equalization departments will be available in late May 2017. Analysis and discussion of the trend in taxable value for all properties subject to LISD’s millage has been factored into next year’s projected budget. The Lenawee County Department of Equalization has projected a taxable value increase of 1% next year. LISD’s projected property tax revenue for 2017-2018 reflects this same 1% increase. Declines in LISD’s taxable value rate since 2010 and provisions in Michigan's Constitution that limit growth of the property tax base to the rate of inflation continue to keep property taxes from rebounding, even though property values are starting to recover. Prior to Proposal A, property taxes were based on State Equalized Value. Since the implementation of Proposal A in 1994, Michigan property taxes have been based on taxable value. Taxable Value is defined as the lower of State Equalized Value or Capped Value. Capped Value is calculated by multiplying the prior year’s Taxable Value, with adjustments for additions and losses, by the Consumers Price Index (CPI) or 5%, whichever is less. The state constitution requires an inflation rate to be used for property tax purposes. Michigan uses the Federal Consumer Price Index to set the rate. The inflation rate multiplier to be used in the Headlee calculation for next year has been confirmed by the Michigan Department of Treasury; it will increase slightly from .3% (1.0003) to .9% (1.009).

II. State School Aid: Michigan’s School Aid can only be used to fund local school districts, intermediate school districts, and various other

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educational agencies and entities. It is through the School Aid budget that Michigan’s local school districts and public school academies receive their core funding through a per-pupil foundation allowance. In addition, School Aid dollars are used for a range of educational services, including special education, programs for children at risk of educational failure, adult and vocational education services, and early childhood programs. There is some good news in Governor Rick Snyder’s budget recommendations for FY18 from a School Aid Fund (SAF) perspective. His proposed foundation allowance increase of between $50 and $100 per pupil for 2017-2018, distributed using the 2x formula, means the minimum foundation would move to $7,611, up 1.3% from the 2016-2017 amount of $7,511. Total estimated cost for the foundation allowance increase is $128 million. In addition to the foundation allowance increase, the Governor is using another $22 million to provide an additional $50 per high school student. For the first time, there’s a proposed differentiation per student funding between grades that recognizes the increased costs of providing educational services for high school students. The Governor also includes an additional $150 million increase for At-Risk funding that includes hold-harmless districts. This would add approximately 131,000 more students supported by At-Risk funding statewide. The increase represents an average increase of $105 per pupil for At-Risk students. And finally, an additional $25 million is being earmarked for early/middle college programs, first robotics programs, and declining enrollment district funding. The retirement rate used in the Governor’s proposal is 25.56% for MIP/Basic with premium subsidy, up .62% from the prior year. This includes a proposed adjustment in the rate of return assumption for the MPSERS system, backing the current rate of an 8% annual return for the non-hybrid plan to 7.5% over two years. The move is estimated to save nearly $6 billion in cost over time and attain full funding in 2038. The impact that districts and ISDs may feel based on the rate hike is somewhat muted by an additional $48.9 million in 147a MPSERS Cost Offset funding, which will total $148.9 million for 2017-2018. Section 147c MPSERS Rate Cap funding is also maintained at $960.8 million. The total 147a and 147c benefit for K-12s and ISDs is just over $1.1 billion for fiscal year 2017-2018. Some key details from the proposed School Aid bill from the ISD perspective are listed below. Sec. 22m Creates Section 22m, which contains $2.2 million for Data Hubs.

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Sec. 24 Preserves allocations that reimburse ISDs for educating students under court jurisdiction that have been placed in or assigned to attend a juvenile detention facility or child-caring institution. Sec. 35a Support for ISD early literacy coaches increases to $6 million. Sec. 51a No change to Sec 51a (14) or (15) language that provides funds for education programs and services to special education pupils. Sec. 56 and 62 Updates language for Sec 56 special education and Sec 62 vocational-technical education millage equalization. Sec. 61b Language allows Sec. 61b funds to be used for the development or expansion of CTE Early/Middle College programs. Sec. 61c A reworking of Sec. 61c appropriates $20 million for a CTE Equipment and Innovation Competitive Grant Initiative. The program will be open to districts, ISDs, or a consortia of the two, and will award grants "for the purchase of equipment and related capacity-building activities." Sec. 81 No change to Sec 81; intermediate districts funding for General Operations support maintained at $67.1 million. Sec. 147 MPSERS retirement rates have been updated. For example, Basic MIP with premium subsidy increased to 25.56% for FY2018, an increase .62 percentage points. Sec. 147a MPSERS offset of $100 million is retained for districts, and an additional $48.9 million is added for districts AND intermediate districts for 2017-2018. Allocation of the new funding is meant to offset the cost of lowering the expected rate of return for the fund and will be based on districts’ payroll as a percentage of statewide payroll totals. Sec. 147c The MPSERS rate cap funding decreased to $960.1 million, a decrease of $22 million. The average MPSERS rate cap would be an estimated $640 per pupil.

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Other Notes: Section 102d funding used to reimburse districts for the purchase of school data analytical tools as approved by the department has been eliminated in the proposal. The community college subsidy from the SAF increased to $395.1 million, an increase of $134.7 million, or 52%. The university subsidy from the SAF decreased to $235.7 million, a decrease of $1.5 million, or 1%. The Detroit Public Schools turnaround plan funding is proposed to come from the tobacco settlement funds of $72 million per year over 10 years to offset the loss of the 18 mills revenue in the School Aid Fund, which is being used to pay off the debts of DPS. Please remember that the Governor’s proposed budget is the first indication of funding and budget priority for the coming school year. The Senate’s six budget hearings began the week of February 20 and are scheduled to continue at the rate of one per week through the end of March. The House hadn’t set a meeting schedule as of March 6. House and Senate versions of the upcoming budget may include many of the Governor’s ideas, or they may be quite different.

III. Federal Aid: The United States Department of Education provides information to Michigan that includes federal program level adjustments for the 2016-2017 school year. MDE will provide reasonable estimates on changes as they become available.

SALARY/FRINGE BENEFIT EXPENDITURES

I. Union Staff Salaries: A master agreement with the Lenawee Vocational Technical Education Association (LVTEA), the teachers union at the LISD TECH Center, is in place for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, with a re-opener for insurance applicable to 2017-2018. Agreements with Teamsters (bus drivers) and Lenawee Intermediate Education Association (LIEA), the special education teachers, teacher assistants, and health care assistants, are completely settled through June 30, 2018. Employee base salaries, accrued performance-based compensation, plus additional estimated performance-based compensation are included in 2017-2018 fiscal year budgets.

II. Non-union Staff Salaries: Employee base salaries, accrued performance-based compensation, and estimated additional performance-based compensation are included in the 2017-2018 fiscal year budgets.

III. Fringe Benefits for Union Groups: a. Employer-paid insurance premium costs budgeted for 2017-2018

for LVTEA Union staff are: i. $6,776 for a single subscriber ii. $13,340 for a 2-person subscriber iii. $18,000 for full-family coverage

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b. Employer-paid insurance premium costs budgeted for 2017-2018 for eligible LIEA Union staff are estimated only, as negotiations are ongoing.

The total district cost includes premiums for medical and other “non-health” benefits including life insurance, dental, vision, AD&D, and LTD. With contract negotiations ongoing for 2017-2018, current hard caps plus an estimated increase are budgeted. Annualized amounts will not exceed the State of Michigan’s mandated employer-paid caps.

c. The district’s contribution for Teamsters Union Group members

driving 30 or more hours per week currently is: i. $415 for a single subscriber ii. $815 for a 2-person subscriber iii. $850 for full-family coverage.

d. Premium costs paid by the employer for Teamsters Union Group

members driving 25-29 hours per week currently is: i. $363 for a single subscriber ii. $704 for a 2-person subscriber iii. $726 for full-family coverage

IV. Fringe Benefits for Non-union Employees:

The District’s total annualized cost for any health plan does not exceed the State of Michigan’s mandated employer-paid caps on health insurance for non-union staff. These cap amounts include both insurance premiums and contributions to employee health savings accounts.

V. Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS): Recent legislation changed the mandated rates for employer contributions to the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). Retirement reform created many retirement plan/health care categories when full implementation of Public Act 300 of 2012 occurred and there are now numerous employer contribution rates for health and/or pension elections. Available choices are dependent upon each member’s enrollment date in the retirement system. The Employer Contribution Rate tables effective October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 haven’t been published by the Office of Retirement Services and shared with all reporting units yet.

The LISD Board of Education will be kept updated on the budget assumption and development process.

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3. LISD History of Taxable Valuation

(Theresa Soto)

Lenawee ISD

YEAR TAXABLE VALUE % TV CHANGE

98-1999 1,991,256,642 7.60%

99-2000 2,115,681,560 6.25%

2000-01 2,248,409,286 6.27%

2001-02 2,414,481,377 7.39%

2002-03 2,589,973,441 7.27%

2003-04 2,718,500,813 4.96%

2004-05 2,875,945,973 5.79%

2005-06 3,036,475,427 5.58%

2006-07 3,208,875,529 5.68%

2007-08 3,429,735,956 6.88%

2008-09 3,527,261,595 2.84%

2009-10 3,561,742,026 0.98%

2010-11 3,443,463,100 -3.32%

2011-12 3,289,946,131 -4.46%

2012-13 3,242,198,752 -1.45%

2013-14 3,235,315,723 -0.21%

2014-15 3,249,556,432 0.44%

2015-16 3,289,888,351 1.24%

2016-17 3,288,014,753 -0.06%

2017-18*** 3,320,894,901 1.00%

*** Estimated

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4. 2017-2018 Proposed General Services, Special Education, and Career Technical Education Fund Revenue, Expenditures and Fund Equities

(Theresa Soto)

General Special Technical

Services Education Education Total

Projected Revenue 9,064,779$ 26,104,784$ 11,308,257$ 46,477,820$

Projected

Expenditures 9,430,237 26,563,387 11,297,613 47,291,237

Revenue Over

(Under) Expenditures (365,458) (458,603) 10,644 (813,417)

07/01/17 Projected

Fund Equity 3,909,487 5,719,684 4,807,274 14,436,445

Projected 06/30/18

Fund Equity 3,544,029 5,261,081 4,817,918 13,623,028

Less:

Future Local District

Reimbursements 3,933,603 3,933,603

06/30/18 Projected

Fund Equity:

Nonspendable

& Unrestricted 3,544,029 3,544,029

Nonspendable

& Restricted 1,327,478 4,817,918 6,145,396

% of Expenditures 37.6% 5.0% 42.6% 20.5%

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5. Presentation of the 2017-2018 General Services Fund Preliminary Budget

(Theresa Soto) Revenue for the General Services fund for the 2017-2018 fiscal year is projected to be $9,064,779. Projected expenditures total $9,430,237, exceeding revenue by $365,458. Descriptive examples of budgeted initiatives in the General Services fund to support local district student achievement for 2017-2018 are listed below:

Support professional capacity and school improvement efforts

Partner to provide cost-effective services, programs, and resources

Support quality instruction county-wide

Expand support for curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the county level

Enhance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) activities county-wide

Continue to provide professional development at little/no cost to local districts

Fund the Innovative Secondary Schools Initiative (ISSI) at the same level as previous years

Continue to assess the impact of classroom products purchased by the LISD (i.e., Science A-Z, Data Director/Illuminate DnA)

Continue LISD PREP Academy

Support a consistent “Standard of Care” for research-based literacy instruction for every student, every day, countywide

Focus on truancy prevention and homeless student supports

Continue opportunities for students through JC/LISD Academy: A Regional Middle College

Create opportunities for middle college experiences for students in local districts through the LISD Coordinated Branch Campus Program

Continue support for Great Start Readiness Programs in local district and community preschools

June 30, 2018, ending General Services fund equity is projected to be $3,544,029 or 37.6% of expenditures.

6. Presentation of the 2017-2018 Special Education Fund Preliminary Budget

(Theresa Soto) Special Education fund revenue for the 2017-2018 fiscal year is projected to be $26,104,784. Budgeted expenditures total $26,563,387, exceeding revenue by $458,603. Special Education areas of focus are to:

• Provide professional development and resources to support special education compliance fundamentals

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• Provide technical assistance for the implementation of specially designed instruction

• Differentiate support and strategies for building local capacity to meet the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Expand support and strategies for effectively meeting the needs of students with emotional impairments and students with cognitive impairments

• Support local districts and LISD to develop long-term transition planning for students between the ages of 16-26 years

• Provide technical assistance to local districts on Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

Budgeted financial support includes reimbursement of 2017-2018 local district Special Education costs as follows:

Act 18 $6,030,000

Medicaid Outreach 20,000

School-based Services 195,000

Total Projected Payments to Locals $6,245,000

This budget also includes approximately $15,000,000 to provide hearing impaired, interpreter, occupational/physical therapy, psychology, speech language pathology, visually impaired and other Special Education support services to center-based and local district students. It also provides $1.4 million for county-wide special education student transportation. LISD and local school districts have worked together on cost containment strategies and controlled use of fund balance to stabilize local district reimbursement for future years. Projected undesignated fund equity at June 30, 2018, is expected to be $1,327,478 or 5% of expenditures as consistent with LISD Board of Education policy.

7. Presentation of the 2017-2018 Career Technical Education Fund Preliminary Budget

(Theresa Soto) Career Technical Education revenue for the 2017-2018 fiscal year is anticipated to be $11,308,257. Expenditures are estimated to be $11,297,613. Revenue is expected to exceed expenses by $10,644. The CTE focus for the 2017-2018 fiscal year is to:

Continue to broaden LISD TECH Center CTE programs to press beyond general high school graduation requirements, with an emphasis on business and industry based certifications

Continue Project Lead the Way (PLTW) support in Lenawee’s local districts

Continue support for Southern Michigan Center for Science and Industry (CSI), Sand Creek Agriscience program

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Continue to increase dual enrollment opportunities through College Now

Continue to provide 26 LISD TECH Center programs for over 900 students

Study feasibility of new programs for 2018-2019 through 2020-2021

Continue to provide up to 40 Career Exploration Camps for students in grades 1-11 with increase in offerings for students

Continue to increase K-16 career planning to assist all Lenawee County students with career exploration in collaboration with the Lenawee Now Align program

Assess and explore ways to support local district involvement at LISD TECH Center

Continue to increase co-op job opportunities and post-graduation job placement

Gather insights from stakeholders regarding needed skills

Increase apprenticeship and educational opportunities for students and adult learners

Create expanded business and industry relationships through TECH 5 June 30, 2018, ending fund equity for the Career Technical Education fund is projected to be $4,817,918, or 42.6% of budgeted expenditures.

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8. Presentation of the Proposed Capital Projects 2017-2018 Budget (Theresa Soto)

General Special Career Technical

Services Education Education Total

7/01/17 Beginning Fund Equity per

Current Budget Adopted 12/05/2016 2,999,904$ 1,866,890$ 2,166,858$ 7,033,652$

Projected Revenue

Earnings on Investments 45,000 35,000 80,000 160,000

Royalties - - 2,000 2,000

Sale of Fixed Assets 1,000 1,000

Technology Capital Fees 88,500 - - 88,500

Cooperative Services Fund - 14,099 - 14,099

Transfers from Other Funds - 92,952 92,952

Total Projected Revenue 133,500$ 143,051$ 82,000$ 358,551$

Amount Available to Appropriate 3,133,404$ 2,009,941$ 2,248,858$ 7,392,203$

Total Projected Expenditures 197,500$ 462,700$ 1,287,000$ 1,947,200$

Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures (64,000)$ (319,649)$ (1,205,000)$ (1,588,649)$

Projected 06/30/18 Fund Balances

Assigned for Capital Projects 2,935,904$ 1,547,241$ 961,858$ 5,445,003$

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GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECTS PROPOSED FY2017-18

General Services Capital Projects is a separate fund. Revenue and

expenditures anticipated during the 2017-18 fiscal year are summarized below.


Current Budget Adopted 12/05/2016 2,999,904$

Local Revenue

Earnings on Investments & Misc. 45,000

Technology Capital Fees-Local Districts 29,500

Technology Capital Fees-LISD 59,000

Total 133,500$

Total Revenue and Incoming Transfers 133,500$

Funds Available to Appropriate 3,133,404$

Expenditures (Capital Projects)

Technology Transfer -

Stubnitz Environmental Ed Building 58,000$

William J. Ross Education Service Center 14,500

LISD Network Electronics 100,000

Small Projects 25,000

Total Expenditures 197,500$

Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures (64,000)$

Projected Ending Fund Equity, 6/30/18 2,935,904$

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SPECIAL EDUCATION CAPITAL PROJECTS PROPOSED FY2017-18

Special Education Capital Projects is a separate fund. Revenue and




Local Revenue

Earnings on Investments 35,000

Sale of Fixed Assets 1,000

Incoming Transfers

Cooperative Fund 14,099

Special Education Fund 92,952

Total 107,051$




Network Electronics 100,000

Bus & Van Acquisitions 216,000

Trenton Hills Site 5,000

Transportation 30,000

Adult Services Classroom 7,700

Porter Site Improvements 12,000

Porter Main Building 72,000

Building #3 Improvements 10,000


Total Expenditures 462,700$

Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures (319,649)$

Projected Ending Fund Equity, 6/30/18

Restricted for Special Education Capital Projects 1,547,241$

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CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CAPITAL PROJECTS PROPOSED FY2017-18

Career Technical Education Capital Projects is a separate fund. Revenue and




Local Revenue

Earnings on Investments 80,000$

Royalties 2,000

Incoming Transfers

Career Technical Education Fund -




Network Electronics 100,000

AGRI - TECH 23,000

TECH Main Building 65,000


East Building 1,089,000

Total Expenditures 1,287,000$

Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures (1,205,000)$

Projected Ending Fund Equity, 6/30/18

Restricted for Career Technical Education Capital Projects 961,858$

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9. Presentation of the Proposed Internal Service 2017-2018 Budget (Theresa Soto) LISD has three internal service funds. Internal service funds are used to account for goods or services provided to other districts and governmental units on a cost-reimbursement basis. Internal service funds are cost accounting and distribution entities, and are intended to "break even" annually and/or over a period of years. The use of an internal service fund does not provide additional revenue or expenses to LISD but acts as a means to document the sharing of the costs. Revenue and expenditures for each of these funds are listed below.

Health Plan Technology Cooperative

Consortium Consortium Services Total

Projected 7/01/17 Net Position per 4,494$ 382,280$ 302,312$ 689,086$

Current Budget Adopted 12/5/16

Projected Revenues

Charges for services 19,257,872 30,000 672,595 19,960,467

State sources 1,964 15,790 29,217 46,971

Interest 40 475 150 665

Incoming Transfers 883,618 883,618

Total Projected Revenues 19,259,876$ 929,883$ 701,962$ 20,891,721$

Available to Appropriate 19,264,370$ 1,312,163$ 1,004,274$ 21,580,807$

Projected Operating Expenditures 19,264,163$ 929,883$ 701,809$ 20,895,855$

Net Income (4,287)$ -$ 153$ (4,134)$

Projected 06/30/18 Net Position 207$ 382,280$ 302,465$ 684,952$

10. Auction of Surplus Goods Planned by LISD

(Theresa Soto) LISD has tentatively scheduled the auction date for surplus equipment on April 19, 2017. Various equipment and furnishings will be available for purchase through Biddergy.com, an on-line public auction service. Founded in 2008, Biddergy.com has buyers and seller from all 50 states and over 200 countries. It operates two state-of-the-art auction centers in Michigan and manages mobile teams that travel the country conducting online liquidation auctions. LISD has utilized online auctions services with Biddergy since 2014.

In February 2017, the District’s agreement with Biddergy was renegotiated; a copy of the amendment is provided under Separate Enclosures. Commission costs for conducting an online auction are similar to a conventional auction, with

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sale items subject to a 15% sales fee. Biddergy.com will be responsible for advertising the auction. Preparation for this auction has been carried out in accordance with Board Policy #7310 for disposal of surplus equipment. The Board will be kept updated on the auction’s results.

Facilities Updates 1. Transportation Fueling Station

(Tom Kasefang) As reported at the December 2016 Board meeting, LISD staff received only one bid proposal for repairs to the district’s fueling station located at the Transportation Services building. R.W. Mercer Company, of Jackson, MI, submitted the lone bid in the amount of $35,533 including bond cost. Since only one bid was received and the fuel station was still operable, it was determined to rebid the project in the spring. The request for proposal (RFP) was re-posted on the State of Michigan website and also sent to contractors specializing in this type of work. Two contractors submitted bid proposals, which are listed below:

Oscar Larson Company, of Clarkston, MI, submitted the low bid in the amount of $28,199, including the performance bond. RECOMMENDED ACTION BY THE SUPERINTENDENT:

It is recommended that the LISD Board of Education accept the bid from Oscar

Larson Company in the amount of $28,199 for improvements to the

Transportation Fueling station.


Request Approval to Accept Bid for Improvements to the Transportation Fueling Station

Company Base Bid Bid BondTotal Bid

Amount

Oscar W. Larson Co. 27,414.00$ 785.00$ 28,199.00$

R.W. Mercer Co. 31,610.00$ 632.00$ 32,242.00$

LISD 2017 Transportation Fuel Station Repair

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2. District-Wide Asphalt Maintenance

(Tom Kasefang) At the February 2017 meeting, LISD staff received authorization to develop specifications and seek bids for district-wide asphalt maintenance. Asphalt maintenance includes crack fill, seal coating, and restriping of district parking lots and drives and is routinely completed during the summer. LISD staff received two bids in response to the request for proposal (RFP).

In reviewing the bid results, LISD staff recommend the LISD Board of Education award two separate contracts based on the lowest bidder of each campus as follows:

Slusarski Excavating & Paving, Inc., of Adrian, MI, is the low bidder for the LISD TECH Center, South Campus, William J. Ross Education Service Center/Fireside, Trenton Hills Learning Center, and the Milton C. Porter Education Center campus with a combined bid of $48,152.

K & B Asphalt Sealcoating Inc., of Adrian, MI, was the low bidder for the LISD Center for Sustainable Future campus with a bid amount of $645.

CampusK&B Asphalt

Sealcoating

Slusarski

Excavating &

Paving, Inc.

LISD TECH Center 29,763$ 28,853$

Milton C. Porter Center Campus 9,146$ 7,754$

Trenton Hills Learning Center 5,659$ 5,100$

William J. Ross ESC 5,245$ 4,980$

South Campus (United Way) 1,734$ 1,465$

CSF 645$ 975$

Sub Total by Company 52,192$ 49,127$

Discount if awarded all sites $1,952 $0

Total Bid by Company 50,240$ 49,127$

$48,797

LISD 2017 District-Wide Asphalt Maintenance Bid Results

Total cost if projects awarded separately

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It is recommended the LISD Board of Education accept the low bid from

Slusarski Excavating & Paving, Inc., in the amount of $48,152, for asphalt

maintenance at the LISD TECH Center, South Campus, William J. Ross

Education Service Center/Fireside, Trenton Hills Learning Center, and the Milton

C. Porter Education Center campus, and accept the low bid from K & B Asphalt

Sealcoating Inc. in the amount of $645 for asphalt maintenance at the LISD

Center for a Sustainable Future campus.


Request Approval to Accept Bid(s) for Asphalt Maintenance


Staff Resources 1. Personnel Update

(Dan Garno)

Name Position Compensation / Other Approval

Term

Kenneth Allshouse Volunteer – LISD TECH Center

N/A 3/7/17-6/16/17

Justine Avery Volunteer – LISD TECH Center

N/A 3/6/17-6/30/17

Danielle Brunt Volunteer – THLC N/A 3/6/17-6/30/17

Julie Conley Volunteer – SEEC

N/A 3/1/17-6/30/17

Kara Constable Volunteer –Haviland

N/A 3/7/17-6/30/17

Danielle Eastman Volunteer – Tedora’s

Classroom

N/A 3/15/17-6/30/17

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Name Position Compensation / Other Approval

Term

Mackenzie Fisette Volunteer – HOPE Center

N/A 2/21/17-6/30/17

Rebecca Fry Volunteer – LISD PREP Academy

N/A 3/15/17-6/7/17

Elizabeth Holbrook Volunteer – LISD TECH Center

N/A 3/6/17-6/30/17

Katie Mann Volunteer – Adrian HS

N/A 5/3/17-5/10/17

Josephina Rincon Volunteer – LISD TECH Center

N/A 3/6/17-6/30/17

Natalie Shalda Volunteer – THLC N/A 2/15/17-6/30/17

Amy Slupe Volunteer – Fine Arts Festival

N/A 5/10/17

Cassandra Smith Volunteer – THLC N/A 3/13/17-6/30/17

Katlin Wilson Volunteer – LISD TECH Center

N/A 12/16/17-6/7/17

Richard Allen Teacher Assistant Beginning base pay $26,397. Other

compensation per LIEA Collective

Bargaining Agreement

2016-2017, 188 work days

Robert Beaubien Teacher Assistant Beginning base pay $36,660.

Contracted through contract service

agency

2016-2017, 188 work days

Manette Kaufman Speech Language Pathologist

Beginning base pay $56,191. Other

compensation per LIEA Collective


2016-2017, 188 work days

Merle Church Custodian N/A. Per Staff Handbook Agreement

LOA eff: 3/9/17-4/5/17

Diane Santus Health Care Asst. N/A. Per LIEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

LOA eff: 4/2/17-9/12/17

Danielle Sumner CTE - Teacher Assistant

Beginning base pay $36,660.

Contracted through contract service

agency

2016-2017, 188 work days

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Sylvia Alvarado-Coleman

Social Worker N/A. Per LIEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

LOA eff: Intermittent

3/20/17-6/16/17


It is recommended that the LISD Board of Education approve the employment

recommendations of the Superintendent as presented above.

Moved by: ____________________ Supported by: _____________________

Approve Employment Recommendations YES NO Germond Approved Hartley Disapproved Dillon No Action Vogel Tabled Pray

2. Separation of Employment

(Dan Garno)

Name Position Reason Separation Date

JoAnna Keebler PD Coordinator-Manager

Resigned 3/31/2017

Dawn Richards Assistant to LCEF Director

Resigned 4/3/2017

3. Update on Position Vacancies

(Dan Garno)

Summary: The following position vacancies exist at this time in the district. Each time a position becomes vacant, a thorough evaluation ensues as to whether the position needs to be filled or whether it could be combined with another position(s). During this time of budget instability, these positions are being evaluated even more thoroughly. Instruction and General Services

One Nursing PREP Instructor. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

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One Workforce Development Coordinator. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Systems Manager. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Technology Support Specialist. This permanent, full-time position is available due to the need for IT support for the CTE programs. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Coordinator/Manager – Professional Development. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

Two Teacher Assistants. These permanent, full-time positions are available due to resignations. The positions have been posted and applications are being accepted.

Special Education & Strategic Initiatives

Two Health Care Assistants. These permanent, part-time positions are available due to a reassignment and due to additional student needs. The positions have been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Teacher Consultant for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The permanent, part-time position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Special Education Supervisor. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Special Education Teacher. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Special Education Teacher Assistant. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a reassignment. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Sign Language Interpreter. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Regional Secretary. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a retirement. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

Administrative Services

One Secretary – LCEF. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Bus Assistant. This temporary, part-time position is available due to a reassignment. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Maintenance Mechanic. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a reassignment and will be filled through a third-party agency. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

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One Coordinator – Community Relations. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a retirement. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

One Director – Lenawee Cradle to Career. This permanent, part-time position is available due to a retirement. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

4. LISD Assists all Local Public Schools with Contracted Labor Services (Dan Garno) All Lenawee County public schools retain contracted labor services for various staff positions in their respective districts. Substitute teacher positions continue to be a common position filled by contracted substitute teachers in all districts. While most county districts retain the same staffing company for substitute teachers since all districts request services from the same pool of substitute teachers, at times individual districts retain contract labor from multiple contract labor companies. In addition, other support staff positions and many temporary labor needs have been satisfied for the past several years through contracted labor companies county-wide. The LISD currently provides administrative support to assist local districts with at least the following functions connected with securing their contracted labor needs:

Electronic application platform for contracted services candidates

Criminal History Records Information Clearinghouse (CHRI) (background check)

Facility use to support contract labor companies in hiring staff for local districts

Office and equipment use for contracted labor administration functions

Developing specifications and facilitating Requests for Proposals for ongoing contracted labor services on behalf of all Lenawee County public schools

Most contracts held by county local districts for contracted labor are expiring on June 30, 2017, including those held by the LISD. The Lenawee County Superintendents Association (LCSA) has requested the LISD request proposals for pricing and terms to satisfy their contracted labor needs beginning July 1, 2017. The LISD is facilitating the RFP process and any county-wide negotiation efforts for common terms and conditions toward securing new contract labor agreements. However, it is anticipated that each district will retain their own separate agreements with the contract labor companies serving their district.

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5. LISD and LVTEA Reach Tentative Agreement for Health Insurance for 2017-2018

(Dan Garno)

The tentative agreement entered into on March 23, 2017, by and between the LISD Board of Education and the Lenawee Vocational-Technical Education Association (LVTEA) related to the health insurance reopener only, for the contract year July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 pursuant to Article XVIII Duration of Agreement. Health insurance cap increase equal to an additional $500.00 for full family, $370.00 for two-party, and $188.00 for single for the 2017-2018 year ending June 30, 2018.

Later in the meeting, the Board will be asked to enter closed session to consider negotiation strategy related to ratification of the terms of the tentative agreement.

Office of the Superintendent Reports 1. Lenawee Cradle to Career – Pathway to Success Update

(Ann Hinsdale-Knisel) The Lenawee Cradle to Career (C2C) Executive Committee met on March 28, 2017. Stan Masters, LISD Coordinator of Instructional Data Services, presented the high school graduation data for the class of 2016. In 2014, the graduation rate was 84.10% compared to 85.05% in 2016. The graduation rate for African American students in 2014 was 81% compared to 65.22% in 2016. The current goal is that all students will graduate/earn a certificate of high school completion within a maximum of five years with a plan for a post-secondary experience that aligns with their Education Development Plan (EDP). Career Cruising is a tool for students to create an Educational Development Plan (EDP) and is introduced to students in 6th grade. Brian Jones, LISD Curriculum Consultant, presented information regarding the Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth (MiPHY) assessment that is offered every other year to students in 7th, 9th, and 11th grades. The C2C Executive Committee will ask the LCSA to support administering the MiPHY assessment in all Lenawee County school districts starting Fall 2017 – May 2018. The data will be used in the High School Graduation and Customized Learning C2C Student Success Networks.

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2. Lenawee County Association of School Boards Attend In-Service Day at the LISD TECH Center

School board members from Madison, Onsted, Sand Creek, Adrian, Blissfield, Britton Deerfield, LISD, Hillsdale ISD, and Saline attended Certified Board Member Awards (CBA) classes on March 4, 2017. The Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) sponsored the classes at the LISD TECH Center. CBA classes offer school board leaders a way to develop new skills, stay up-to-date on educational issues, and earn recognition for professional development as a school board member. The following CBA classes were offered: CBA 103 - School Finance and School Budget The purpose of this CBA training session is to familiarize board members with the State School Aid Act and to explore the development and monitoring phases of a local district’s budget. CBA 214 - Effective Board Meetings The purpose of this CBA training session is to introduce board members to practical strategies and techniques that will lead to effective and productive meetings. Thank you to the following board members for your dedication and willingness to upgrade your skill sets: Adrian Public Schools: Tamaris Henagan-Sprow, Michael Ballard, Beth Ferguson Blissfield Community Schools: Vichy Lombard, Tyler Wyse Britton Deerfield Schools: Yvonne Thomas Hillsdale ISD: Laura Nye Lenawee ISD: Carrie Dillon, David Pray Madison School District: Natasha Manchester, Eric McDonald, Julie Ramos, Mark Swinehart, Ruben Villegas Onsted Community Schools: David VanBrunt Saline Area Schools: Timothy Austin, Dennis Valenti Sand Creek Community Schools: Dennis Brugger, Ken Leininger, Randy Olson, Michael Reno

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3. Closed Session

(Mark Haag) It is recommended that the Board enter into closed session for the purpose of discussing the following matters, which are permitted purposes for meeting in closed session under Michigan’s Open Meeting Act, MCL 15.261, et seq.:

(1) For strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement as requested by the LISD. MCL 15.268(c);

(2) To conduct a quarterly performance review of the Superintendent, which the Superintendent has requested be held in closed session. MCL 15.268 (a).


It is recommended that the LISD Board of Education enter into closed session for

the reasons stated above.


Request Approval to Enter Closed Session ROLL CALL VOTE: YES NO Germond Approved Hartley Disapproved Dillon No Action Vogel Tabled Pray

4. Adjourn Closed Session

(Mark Haag)

Closed Session Adjournment Moved by ______________________, supported by ______________________, that the Closed Session be adjourned, and the meeting returned to public session.

Request Approval to Adjourn Closed Session YES NO Germond Approved Hartley Disapproved Dillon No Action Vogel Tabled Pray

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Closed Session adjourned at ___________________ p.m.

5. Ratify the Letter of Agreement with the LVTEA


It is recommended that the LISD Board of Education ratify the Letter of

Agreement with the LVTEA.


Ratify Letter of Agreement with LVTEA YES NO Germond Approved Hartley Disapproved Dillon No Action Vogel Tabled Pray

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ADJOURNMENT

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Adjournment

Moved by , supported by that

the meeting be adjourned.


Meeting adjourned at __________ p.m.

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Attachments

MINUTES OF THE LENAWEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING:

Regular March Board Meeting March 6, 2017, 4:00 p.m.

LISD TECH Center

The meeting was called to order at 3:56 p.m. by Board Vice President James Hartley

CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER

MEMBERS PRESENT: James Hartley, Robert Vogel, Carrie Dillon, and David Pray

MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Germond

LISD STAFF PRESENT: Mark Haag, Dan Garno, Kyle Griffith, Theresa Soto, Shelley Jusick, Tom Kasefang, Linda Blohm, Nikki Reinhardt, Mark LaFollette, Ruth Pribik, Shelley Jusick, Todd Armstrong, Jaki Smith, Jody Howard, Kyle Hoffman, Amanda Morris, Kyle LaFollette, Scott Biggs, Brian Jones, Janine Decker, Stefani Kozlowski, Chris Howard, Ann Hinsdale-Knisel

OTHERS PRESENT: JoAn Mende, Nate Gillette

Set Agenda Moved by Dillon, supported by Vogel that the LISD Board of Education

set the agenda as presented. Yes: 4, No: 0; motion carried.

SET AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT

Staff of the Month

Jaki Smith, Transportation Director, and Jody Howard, Special Education Director, presented the March 2017 Staff of the Month Award to Stefani Kozlowski, Transportation Secretary. When Jaki Smith, LISD Transportation Director, was out of the office for an extended period of time earlier this year, Stefani went “above and beyond: with customer service as her number one priority”. Stefani took on a couple of complicated student transportation issues and found solutions to resolve the situations that were positive and student focused. Stefani’s “can do attitude” was truly appreciated as she supported her co-workers and students who attend the LISD classroom programs.

STAFF OF THE MONTH

Comments from the Public None

PUBLIC COMMENT

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes and Financial Reports Moved by Pray, supported by Dillon, that the LISD Board of Education

approve/accept the following items:

Approve minutes of the February 16, 2017, budget planning with local districts Board meeting;

Approve financial reports. Yes: 4, No: 0; motion carried.

APPROVE MEETING MINUTES & FINANCIAL REPORTS

FINANCIAL RPTS

FINANCIAL REPORTS

LISD Board of Education Meeting: March 6, 2017 Page 2

Financial data reports for the month ending January 31, 2017:

Gen. Svcs. Sp. Ed. CTE

Revenues to Date $ 4,814,610 $ 12,196,491 $ 6,468,641

Expenditures to Date $ 3,649,793 $ 12,362,220 $ 4,344,949

Fund Balance $ 4,991,794 $ 715,908 $ 6,163,788

Projected March 2017 Cash Flow:

Gen. Svcs. Tech Fund Co-Op Fund Sp. Ed. CTE

$ 1,434,387 $ 179,819 $ 322,426 $ 5,207,523 $ 696,239

Capital Projects Cash Balances

Gen. Svcs. Sp. Ed. CTE

$ 3,155,876.33 $ 1,936,693.15 $ 3,551,261.75

Investments Total: $24,923,279.45

Oral Report

Nate Gillette, Director of Natura Architectural Consulting, LLC, presented the findings of the Facilities Assessment to the LISD Board of Education (the PowerPoint presentation is available in the Board office). Mr. Gillette stated that, overall, the LISD facilities are in pretty good condition for their age which speaks well to the job that LISD Facilities Director and his team perform. The condition of each building was reported as follows: Education Service Center: good; Fireside: good; TECH Center: good; East Building; fair; Auto Body Storage: good; South building: fair-good; Porter: fair-good; Building Three: good; Transportation building: fair; Trenton Hills Learning Center: fair-good; Center for a Sustainable Future: good; Greenhouse: good; Machine Storage: good; Stubnitz: fair.

ORAL REPORT

Acknowledging Student Success

On February 7, 2017, students from the Biochemical Technology and Horticulture programs attended the annual Tri-County Science Fair held at Adrian College.

During the month of February, at multiple locations, LISD TECH Center students participated in SkillsUSA Regional Leadership competitions. Students from Welding, Building Trades, Residential Construction, Culinary Arts, Auto Services Technology, Machining & CAM, Auto Collision Repair, and Video and Audio Production participated in the competitions.

On Wednesday, March 8, 2017, LISD TECH Center students will be recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Foundation at the main luncheon at the Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference & Expo (GLBC) at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing. Entries were due by December 16, 2016. Judges for the competition included Michigan broadcasters, except the high school radio and television sports public service announcement categories, which were judged by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA).

Each year, the LISD Staff Resources Department organizes a “thank you” campaign to recognize the many individuals that give of their time to the LISD. These volunteers will be recognized this year with one of the three preprinted thank-you cards that were created by Anthony Moore along with a thank-you note on behalf of the Board of Education and Superintendent. Mr.

ACKNOWLEDGING STUDENT SUCCESS


Moore is a current LISD TECH Center student from the Graphic Imaging Technology classroom and a student at Madison Schools. Cards and notes to volunteers will be sent in conjunction with National Volunteer Week, April 23-April 29, 2017. Thank you to Anthony Moore for creating the LISD volunteer thank-you cards, and thank-you to our many volunteers!

Special Education & Strategic Initiatives: Special Education Director Jody Howard’s Reports

Earlier this school year, Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) offered an opportunity for special educators across the state to apply for $500 mini grants. Two special education teachers from the LISD were among the ten educators in the state to each receive the mini grants.

o LaVera Fish, LISD teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program, requested the funds to acquire video equipment to support increased student communication. Students will use this equipment to create meaningful video projects related to literacy, science, history, and other subjects and to conduct evaluations of student sign language proficiency. In addition, staff will create videos featuring American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary and grammar for parents to support their child’s vocabulary development.

o Kim Young, LISD teacher for students with Severe Cognitive Impairments (SCI), will use the grant to purchase wearable or portable communication devices for students to use during community based instruction. These devices will allow students who are nonverbal to work on their individual goals and practice communication and social skills.

The annual special education student count from fall 2016 includes data for the number of students, birth to age 26, who have been identified in one of the 13 categories of special education. The chart presented shows the unaudited special education student count by disability. This countywide data indicates small increases since the fall 2015 count in the number of students identified as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech and Language Impaired; however, the ASD total is still below the state average. There were small decreases in those students identified as hearing impaired and visually impaired.

SPECIAL ED. & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Instruction & General Services: Assistant Superintendent Kyle Griffith’s Reports

Students interested in attending the JC/LISD Academy: A Regional Middle College can now obtain an application for the 2017-2018 school year from their local district superintendent’s office. Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2017. Students interested in learning more about the JC/LISD Academy may attend one of five student/parent information sessions. Information regarding the information sessions was distributed via a mailing paid for by Jackson College.

The LISD TECH Center is proud to announce the Culinary Arts program was recently named to the "Elite 50" in America for the third year in a row. The award was given to the program by the National Center for Hospitality Studies at Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky. This year, the Culinary Arts program has 30 students in the AM session and 31 students in the PM

INSTRUCTION & GENERAL SERVICES


session. Congratulations to Chef Graf, teaching assistants Ms. Thomas, and Ms. Hoffer and all their students on creating and maintaining such a high standard of excellence in the classroom.

The LISD TECH Center will be recognizing three former students who have demonstrated excellence and success in their careers during the annual LISD TECH Center Student Excellence Awards assembly on May 15, 2017. These three alumni best exemplify what is taught at the LISD TECH Center. They continue their involvement in the community which promotes and aligns with the LISD Mission, Vision, and Beliefs. The Board is requested to pass and adopt a Resolution of Commendation for: Dan Cherry, former Graphic Design student; Wanda Drogowski, former Dental Aide student; Ralph (RJ) Schall, former Fire Fighter/EMT student. Moved by Dillon, supported by Pray, that the LISD Board of Education

pass the Commendation Resolutions, recognizing Dan Cherry, Wanda Drogowski, and Ralph (RJ) Schall as recipients of the LISD TECH Center Distinguished Alumni Awards. Yes: 4, No: 0; motion carried.

On March 29, 2017, the LISD Center for a Sustainable Future (CSF) will host an Agricultural Education Day and Open House. The CSF will be open to the public for educational opportunities as well as tours provided by student leaders from LISD TECH Center programs housed at CSF: Agri-Tech, Natural Resources, and Horticulture. Two sessions will be offered (one in the morning, one in the afternoon) for educational opportunities, and bus transportation from the LISD TECH Center parking lot will be provided for the convenience of visitors.

The role of the Early Literacy Coach is to provide job-embedded, ongoing professional development to kindergarten through third grade teachers in order to improve classroom literacy instruction by expanding teacher expertise. The work of the ISD coach is influenced by two guiding documents, the Essential Instructional Practices, K-3 and the Coaching Essentials for Elementary Literacy, both of which were developed by the Early Literacy Task Force, a subcommittee of the General Education Leadership Network (GELN). The LISD Early Literacy Coach services four elementary buildings (those that were shown to have scored the lowest on the M-step assessment) in the county: Morenci, Britton Deerfield, Alexander (Adrian), and Michener (Adrian). The daily work of the Early Literacy Coach consists of modeling lessons, co-planning and co-teaching, conferencing with individual teachers, facilitating meetings, and presenting to small and large groups of elementary teachers.

The LISD phone system has been in service for over 12 years. As reported in previous board reports, due to the advanced age, the LISD phone system has limited or inadequate functionality; limited and inadequate support from vendors (including technical, hardware, and software support), and difficulties with servicing old equipment (obtaining replacement parts). Capital funds from CTE, Special Education, and General Services totaling $400,000 were budgeted for replacing the aging phone system.

o During the December 7, 2015, board meeting it was recommended and approved by the LISD Board of Education to grant permission to staff to develop specifications and seek bids to upgrade the LISD phone system for the 2016-2017 school year and to reach out to local districts to see if they would like to participate in the RFP. One district initially expressed some interest, but no commitment. The specification


developed included replacing the district’s current telephone system with a Unified Communications system.

o The LISD Unified Communications system RFP was issued on January 25, 2017.

o The LISD received four bids (IP Consulting, Presidio, Inacomp and Zones) prior to the February 17, 2017 @ 11:00 AM, EST deadline. After the deadline, the LISD received a late bid from Netcom.

o After reviewing and tabulating the recommended items (Unified Communications System, IP Phones, Productivity and Collaboration Software, Mass Notification, Call Buttons, Audio Conferencing, Video Conferencing, E911, Virtual Meeting Rooms, Public Address System, Parts and Network Equipment) the bid results were; IP Consulting $434,209.88, Presidio $390,573.37, Inacomp $384,801.89, and Zones $357,440.40. Zones’ proposal was the lowest bid of $357,440.40, but included unacceptable contract exceptions.

Moved by Dillon, supported by Pray, that the LISD Board of Education accept the lowest responsible bid from Inacomp in the amount of $384,801.89, with a performance bond of $4,000 and a contingency of $10,000 for a total of $398,801.89, and grant staff permission to commence with the phone system upgrade.

Yes: 4, No: 0; motion carried.

Technology and purchasing departments collaborate in sourcing all technology goods and services to ensure compatibility with the LISD network, reduce duplication of common and/or existing software, and support standardization of technology selections throughout the district. It is a continued effort to seek the most cost effective and efficient source for device purchasing. The LISD Technology Department collects estimated technology device counts for the 2017 school year from the entire LISD to leverage the aggregated volume and obtain higher discounts on behalf of the LISD and local districts. The LISD Technology Department and Purchasing Department will also be researching established device purchasing contracts in an effort to further leverage statewide collaborative discounts from device vendors. The LISD Technology Department is requesting LISD Board approval to develop specifications and seek bids for the 2017 LISD consolidated technology purchase. A purchase recommendation will be submitted to the LISD Board once the data has been received and reviewed. Moved by Dillon, supported by Vogel, that the LISD Board of

Education authorize staff to develop specifications and seek bids for the 2017 consolidated technology purchase.


The LISD TECH Center Residential Construction program utilizes a full-size van for transportation to various sites throughout Lenawee County as well as transportation of equipment and various tools. The van previously used is out of commission. Approximately $24,000 was budgeted for this expense in the FY2016-17 budget. Moved by Vogel, supported by Pray, that the LISD Board of

Education authorize staff to develop specifications and seek bids for a new van to be used by the Residential Construction program at the LISD TECH Center.

Yes: 4, No: 0; motion carried. Board member Hartley requested that both local and state bids be sought.


Office of the Superintendent: Superintendent Mark Haag’s Reports

Two upcoming meeting dates for presentation of information related to LISD’s Projected FY17-18 Budget on the calendar for the LISD Board are:

o April 10, 2017 – This is the regular April LISD Board meeting and Budget Review beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the WJR ESC Building.

o April 20, 2017 – LISD provides its 2017-2018 preliminary budget review with Lenawee local district board representatives beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the LISD TECH Center.

There is some good news in Governor Rick Snyder’s budget recommendations for FY18 from a School Aid Fund (SAF) perspective. His proposed foundation allowance increase of between $50 and $100 per pupil for 2017-2018, distributed using the 2x formula, means the minimum foundation would move to $7,611, up 1.3% from the 2016-2017 amount of $7,511. Total cost for the foundation allowance increase is $128 million.

o In addition to the foundation allowance increase, the Governor is using another $22 million to provide an additional $50 per high school student. For the first time, there’s a proposed differentiation per student funding between grades, giving credence to a long-debated issue that educating high school students is more costly.

o The Governor also includes an additional $150 million increase to At-Risk funding and now includes hold-harmless districts. That would add approximately 131,000 more students supported by At-Risk funding statewide. The increase represents an average increase of $105 per pupil for At-Risk students. And finally, an additional $25 million is being earmarked for early/middle college programs, first robotics programs, and declining enrollment districts funding.

o The retirement rate used in the proposal is 25.56% for MIP/Basic with premium subsidy, up .62% from the prior year. This includes a proposed adjustment in the rate of return assumption for the MPSERS system, backing the current rate of 8% annual return for the non-hybrid plan to 7.5% over two years. The move is estimated to save nearly $6 billion in cost over time and attain full funding in 2038. The impact that districts and ISDs may feel based on the rate hike is somewhat muted by an additional $48.9 million in 147a MPSERS Cost Offset funding, which will total $148.9 million for 2017-2018. Section 147c MPSERS Rate Cap funding is also maintained at $960.8 million. The total 147a and 147c benefit for K-12s and ISDs is just over $1.1 billion for fiscal year 2017-2018. Some key details from the proposed School Aid bill from the ISD perspective are listed in the March board agenda book.

Reported at the November 2016 LISD Board of Education meeting, Natura Architectural Consulting, of Grand Rapids, MI, had begun to update the district’s Facilities Assessment. Natura was awarded the project at the October 2016 Board meeting. Inspections on the various LISD buildings and grounds throughout the district were the first steps in updating the Facilities Assessment. As reported at the September 2016 Board meeting, Facility Assessments are useful in planning facility upgrade/maintenance initiatives, related budget planning. Natura Architectural Consulting has completed the

OFFICE OF THE SUPT


assessment and presented their findings to the Board at the March 2017 Board meeting.

Mende Engineering Solutions recently provided its recommendations regarding improvements to the HVAC systems at the LISD TECH Center East Building and Stubnitz Environmental Education Center. The recommendation, which is included for the Board’s review under separate enclosures, includes a summary of existing conditions, climate system demands, and system improvement options. Mende Engineering Solutions is recommending the following:

o LISD TECH Center East Building: Replace the existing boilers and unit ventilator equipment with new, high efficiency boilers and unit ventilator and replace the shop area make-up air units with appropriately sized equipment for the areas served.

o Stubnitz Environmental Education Center: Replace the existing air handling unit and condenser with multiple high efficiency furnaces and a direct expansion air conditioning unit.

o Ballpark estimates for this improvements are approximately $325,000 for the LISD TECH Center East Building and $46,000 for Stubnitz.

Moved by Pray, supported by Vogel, that the LISD Board of Education authorize staff to develop specifications and seek bids for HVAC system improvements at the LISD TECH Center East Building and the Stubnitz Environmental Education Center as recommended by Mende Engineering Solutions.


Personnel Update and Employment Recommendations: Name Position Compensation /

Other Approval Term

Kimberly Badenhap Volunteer – THLC Hall

N/A 2/8/17-6/30/17

Marisa Cappelletty Volunteer – THLC Hall

N/A 1/23/17-2/28/17

Dan Cherry Volunteer – LISD TECH Center

N/A 1/1/17-6/30/17

Courtney Cooper Volunteer –THLC Hall

N/A 2/7/17-6/30/17

Benjamin Cox Volunteer – LISD TECH Center

N/A 1/1/17-6/30/17

Wanda Drogowski Volunteer – LISD TECH Center

N/A 1/1/17-6/30/17

Amber Dykstra Volunteer – THLC Hall

N/A 2/8/17-6/30/17

Katie Hartle Volunteer – Porter Center

N/A 1/30/17-6/30/17

Rhonda Lazette Volunteer – LISD TECH Center

N/A 3/6/17-5/15/17

Jayme Murry Volunteer – LISD TECH Center

N/A 2/1/17-6/30/17

Alyscia Northrup Volunteer – THLC Hall

N/A 1/30/17-6/30/17

RJ Schall Volunteer – LISD TECH Center

N/A 1/1/17-6/30/17


Haven Shaffer Volunteer – THLC Hall

N/A 2/7/17-6/30/17

Samantha Sortor Volunteer – LISD TECH Phelan

N/A 1/23/17-6/1/17

JoEllen Bucher School Psychologist

Beginning base pay $50,888. Other compensation per Personnel Positions Book

2016-2017, 188 work days

Lonnie Bush Bus Driver Beginning base pay $12.34/Hour. Other compensation per Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement

Continuous

Cheryl Cusin Sub Bus Driver Beginning base pay $15.44/Hour. Other compensation per Personnel Positions Book

Continuous

Mike Garcia Sub Bus Driver Beginning base pay $15.44/Hour. Other compensation per Personnel Positions Book

Continuous

Jamie Hunt Health Care Assistant

Beginning base pay $10.30/Hour. Other compensation per Personnel Positions Book

2016-2017, 188 work days

Daniel Knoblaugh Tech Support Specialist

Beginning base pay $39,601.00. Other compensation per Personnel Positions Book

2016-2017, 250 work days

Jerrell Martin IT Tech- Intern Beginning base pay $9.92/Hour. Other compensation per Personnel Positions Book

Continuous

Merle Church Custodian N/A. Per Staff Handbook Agreement.

LOA eff: 2/9/17-3/8/17

Laura Foster Bus Assistant N/A. Per Staff Handbook Agreement.

LOA eff: 2/13/17-2/17/17

Gary Kershner Bus Driver N/A. Per Teamsters Collective

LOA eff: 1/16/17-1/31/17 and 2/7/17-2/27/17



Diane Santus Health Care Asst. N/A. Per LIEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

LOA eff: 4/2/17-9/12/17

Sunshine Thiry Speech Language Pathologist

N/A. Per LIEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

LOA eff: 3/7/17-3/31/17

Moved by Pray, supported by Vogel, that the LISD Board of Education

approve the employment recommendations of the Superintendent as

presented above.


Separation of Employment Name Position Reason Separation Date

Jamie Hoffer CTE Teacher Assistant

Resigned 02/24/2017

Cody Mathis Systems Administrator

Resigned 03/03/2017

Julie Parks Health Care Assistant

Resigned 01/30/2017

Update on Position Vacancies Instruction and General Services

o Teacher Assistant – Health Care/EMT - This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Nursing PREP Instructor. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Operations Manager. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Workforce Development Coordinator. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Systems Manager. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o Summer Camp Instructors/Assistants. These temporary, part-time positions are available for camps that will be offered during the summer. The positions have been posted and applications are being accepted.

Special Education & Strategic Initiatives o Two Health Care Assistants. These permanent, part-time positions are

available due to a reassignment and due to additional student needs. The positions have been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Teacher Consultant for Early Childhood and Autism Spectrum Disorder. This permanent, full-time position is available due to


additional student needs. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Teacher Consultant for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The permanent, part-time position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Special Education Supervisor. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Special Education Teacher. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Special Education Teacher Assistant. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a reassignment. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Sign Language Interpreter. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a resignation. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

o One Regional Secretary. This permanent, full-time position is available due to a retirement. The position has been posted and applications are being accepted.

The Lenawee Vocational Technical Education Association (LVTEA) represents the state vocationally certified instructors employed by the LISD. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the LISD Board of Education (Board) and the LVTEA is due to expire on June 30, 2018. Under Article XVIII, Duration of Agreement, the Board and LVTEA agreed to a Health Insurance Reopener to address health insurance benefits provided for within the CBA for the 2017-2018 year. Later in this meeting, the Board will be asked to enter closed session under Section 8 (c) to consider negotiation strategy regarding this provision within the CBA.

The Lenawee Intermediate School District received a notice of Petition for Representation Proceedings from the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC). The petition represents all LISD Bus Assistants and Transportation Secretaries. Later in this meeting, the Board will be asked to enter closed session for the purpose of discussing the following matters:

o To consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute. MCL 15.268(h). Exempt material includes LISD requested legal advice from the district’s legal counsel requested in confidence.

Each year for the budget planning and preparation period for the next fiscal year, the LISD Transportation Department evaluates the current LISD Bus fleet to determine if replacement buses are needed (two buses were purchased last year). By the 2017-2018 school year, the LISD has identified the need to replace several school buses. Generally, the typical useful life span of a school bus is defined as the time when at or near 300,000 miles and/or 10 years old. In order to assess cost differences between various bus types, and any price breaks for purchasing multiple buses at one time, Board authorization is requested to develop specifications and seek bids for four different power types: diesel, diesel-electric hybrid, compressed natural gas (CNG), and propane. By requesting proposals for all four power types, and requesting quantity discounts, LISD staff will be better able to assess the cost-benefit of each bus type and make a purchase recommendation to the Board.


Moved by Pray, supported by Vogel, that the LISD Board of Education authorize staff to develop specifications and seek bids for the purchase of new school buses for the LISD.


The LISD is offering a professional development opportunity for district educators entitled Echoes and Reflections which is a multimedia program that provides secondary educators with professional development and print and online resources to teach about the Holocaust in today's classrooms. The training is scheduled to be offered on March 28, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the William J. Ross Education Service Center. More information can be found at the following link: https://www.smore.com/abfm6.

The Lenawee Cradle to Career (C2C) Leadership Team met on February 21, 2017. Stan Masters, LISD Coordinator of Instructional Services, presented data on Lenawee County post-secondary enrollment, persistence, and completion:

o The class of 2016 has the lowest enrollment in post-secondary opportunities to date. The same is true of our students of color.

o Lenawee students are not going far from home, with most attending Jackson College, Eastern Michigan University, Siena Heights University, and Michigan State University. Most return for their second year if they have enrolled in a post-secondary opportunity right out of high school.

o 40.7% of the class of 2008 have earned a degree or credential/certificate. LISD TECH Center students have a variety of credentials they can earn while in high school.

Mellissa Wilson, LISD Curriculum Consultant and C2C Reading by Third Grade Network chair, shared the data from last summer’s reading pilot. Over 100 children were involved in the pilot and half of those children did not experience a summer slide in their reading scores (the children’s reading assessment score from their home district for spring and fall 2016 were compared). This summer, the Reading by Third Grade Network will be having another reading program partnership with the same four community partners (Boys & Girls Club, The Centre, YMCA, and LISD Career Camps) and also offer “Literacy Pop–Up’s” in the “Literacy Deserts” of Lenawee County based on a StoryMap created by Stan Masters.

The AdvancED Accreditation final report is the product of the site visit by the AdvancED External Review Team on October 9–12, 2016. On page 33 of the “Report of the External Review Team for Lenawee ISD”, which is included under separate enclosures, the recommendation was the distinction of “accreditation for a five-year term” which was supported recently by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. The next steps would be to create an action plan around the one area of critical finding in the report (which has already begun) and begin working toward future planning around the standards. In summary, the draft report to the AdvancED Accreditation Commission was supported and is now official and a link to the report has been placed on the LISD website.

It is being recommended that the Board of Education set special Board meetings. Moved by Dillon, supported by Pray, that the LISD Board of

Education set two special LISD Board meetings:

.

https://www.smore.com/abfm6

https://esrit3g.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=4ae35a9536664eaba948902dd854bab1

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lisd/LISD-External-Review-Report.pdf


o May 6, 8:00 a.m. at the LISD Education Service Center to review compensation information for non-union staff for the 2017-18 fiscal year.

o June 5, 2017, 5:30 p.m. at the LISD Education Service Center to conduct the LISD biennial election.


As a result of feedback gathered from the AdvancED accreditation process, surveying of stakeholders, and discussion at the August 29, 2016, Board of Education governance work session, it was decided to revisit and/or revise the LISD Vision, Mission, Purpose and Core Values statements. On January 9, 2017, this was adopted as one of the goals for the LISD Superintendent. This process was facilitated by Enlightened Learning, LLC (Brad Hamilton) of Jackson, MI, with the goal being to have a group of LISD stakeholders (internal and external) develop Vision, Mission, and Purpose statements along with Core Values for the organization by February 28, 2017. Four facilitated meetings were held, and the recommended LISD Vision, Mission, Purpose and Core Values statement was presented to the Board. Supt. Haag stated that Joel Buetler’s class will be working on developing a graphic to accompany it. Moved by Dillon, supported by Pray, that the LISD Board of

Education adopt the LISD Vision, Mission, Purpose, and Core Values statements included under separate enclosures, and to extend thanks from the LISD Board to all who attended these meetings.


It is recommended that the Board enter into closed session for the purpose of

discussing the following matter, which is permitted under Michigan’s Open

Meeting Act, MCL 15.261, et seq.:

o To consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or

federal statute. MCL 15.268(h). Exempt material includes LISD

requested legal advice from the District’s legal counsel requested in

confidence.

Moved by Pray, supported by Vogel, that the Board of Education

enter into closed session for the reason stated above.

Yes 4, No: 0; motion carried.

Closed session adjournment Moved by Pray, supported by Dillon that the Closed Session be

adjourned and the meeting returned to public session.

Yes 4, No: 0; motion carried.

Closed session adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

Adjournment Moved by Pray supported by Vogel that the meeting be adjourned. Yes: 4, no: 0; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

James Hartley, Secretary, LISD Board of Education

ADJOURNMENT

2016-2017

First Revision Year-To-Date Percent of

Budget Actuals Budget

Revenues:

100 Local Sources 1,107,534$ 935,921$ 84.50%

300 State Sources 3,455,249 2,712,079 78.49%

400 Federal Sources 566,263 73,095 12.91%

Total Revenues 5,129,046 3,721,094 72.55%

500 Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions 730,912 178,473 24.42%

600 Fund Modifications 2,930,621 1,708,030 58.28%

Total Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other 8,790,579 5,607,598 63.79%

110 Basic Program 614,022 284,081 46.27%

120 Added Needs 90,477 58,503 64.66%

Support Services

210 Pupil 280,614 174,742 62.27%

220 Instructional Staff 2,462,094 1,262,907 51.29%

230 General Administration 548,705 362,660 66.09%

240 School Administration 124,244 64,406 51.84%

250 Business 823,567 511,229 62.07%

260 Operations/Maintenance 272,153 152,296 55.96%

270 Transportation 14,200 1,476 10.39%

280 Central 1,709,915 941,053 55.04%

300 Community Service 662,970 387,051 58.38%

Total Expenditures 7,602,961 4,200,403 55.25%

400-600 Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions 1,489,983 670,465 45.00%

Total Appropriated 9,092,944 4,870,867 53.57%

Excess Revenue (Appropriated) (302,365) 736,730

Beginning Fund Balance 4,211,853 4,211,853

Less: Committed Fund Balance - -

Non-Spendable & Unrestricted Fund Balance 3,909,488$ 4,948,584$

Instruction Expense

Lenawee Intermediate School District

General Fund Financial Data Report

For Period Ended February 28, 2017

Expenditures:

2016-2017



100 Local Sources 14,458,160$ 12,340,851$ 85.36%

300 State Sources 6,202,062 3,200,898 51.61%

400 Federal Sources 3,932,405 855,003 21.74%

Total Revenues 24,592,627 16,396,752 66.67%

500 Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions 620,000 332,726 53.67%

600 Fund Modifications 10,428 - 0.00%


Expenditures:

Instruction Expense

120 Added Needs 11,572,150 7,154,682 61.83%

Support Services

210 Pupil 7,816,182 4,092,790 52.36%

220 Instructional Staff 1,379,390 856,236 62.07%



250 Business 189,900 70,737 37.25%


270 Transportation 1,609,497 902,304 56.06%

280 Central 322,269 208,183 64.60%

300 Community Service 2,567 854 33.25%


400-600 Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions 2,000,143 1,035,361 51.76%


Excess Revenue (Appropriated) (502,393) 1,962,727


Less: Future Local District Reimbursement 4,433,603 4,433,603

Non-Spendable & Restricted Fund Balance 1,286,081$ 3,751,201$


Special Education Data Report


Revenues:

2016-2017



Revenues:

100 Local Sources 10,018,675$ 8,527,397$ 85.12%

300 State Sources 884,600 523,077 59.13%

400 Federal Sources 220,620 125,037 56.68%

Total Revenues 11,123,895 9,175,511 82.48%

500 Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions 9,014 - 0.00%

600 Fund Modifications - - 0.00%


120 Added Needs 4,795,941 2,534,801 52.85%

Support Services

210 Pupil 801,736 539,676 67.31%

220 Instructional Staff 621,694 347,529 55.90%



250 Business 213,867 81,550 38.13%


270 Transportation 368,184 147,749 40.13%

280 Central 389,294 163,982 42.12%

290 Other 93,300 37,653 40.36%

300 Community Service 283,277 126,817 44.77%


400-600 Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions 1,514,925 680,869 44.94%


Excess Revenue (Appropriated) 168,857 3,405,696


Less: Committed Fund Balance - -

Non-Spendable & Restricted Fund Balance 4,807,274$ 8,044,113$

Instruction Expense


Career Technical Education Data Report


Expenditures:

LENAWEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROJECTED CASH FLOW

CONSORTIUM

GENERAL TECH COOP SPECIAL CAREER TECHNICAL

FUND FUND FUND EDUCATION EDUCATION TOTAL

BEGINNING BALANCE $638,101 $72,315.48 $14,129.08 $703,749.65 $216,911 $1,645,207

PLUS REVENUES* $641,295 $1,632 $20,724 $1,923,483 $1,071,846 $3,658,981

WORKING CAPITAL 1,279,396 73,948 34,853 2,627,233 1,288,757 5,304,187

LESS: EXPENDITURES 887,012 75,746 45,259 1,521,693 761,192 3,290,902

BEFORE TRANSFERS 392,384 (1,798) (10,405) 1,105,540 527,565 2,013,286

TRANSFERS 186,952 0 0 (114,539) (72,412) 0

ENDING BALANCE $579,336 ($1,798) ($10,405) $991,000 $455,153 $2,013,286

NOTES: Theresa Soto will be available 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the meeting

to review financial reports with LISD Board of Education members.

March-17

DATE: March 24, 2017/April 10, 2017

TO: Superintendent and Board of Education

FROM: Theresa Soto, Executive Director of Finance/Business Services

RE: Investment Analysis

Rate of Maturity

Bank Interest Amount Date

1. GENERAL SERVICES FUND

OLD NATIONAL TREASURY ACCOUNT 0.15% $3,000.00 N/A

OLD NATIONAL CASH MGMT. ACCOUNT 0.15% 806,763.45 N/A

MILAF - MAX 0.03% 25,509.63 N/A

MILAF+ 0.01% 3,931.38 N/A

FIRST FEDERAL-CDARS 0.20% 882,587.07 04/06/17

FIRST FEDERAL-CD 0.40% 108,626.36 07/27/18

$1,830,417.89

2. GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

OLD NATIONAL CASH MGMT. ACCOUNT 0.15% $1,588,575.71 N/A

MILAF+ 0.01% 1,154.44 N/A

MILAF - MAX 0.03% 1,902.86 N/A

5/3 BUSINESS MGMT. ACCT. 2.05% 1,219,045.78 N/A

OLD NATIONAL INVESTMENT MGMT ACCT. 3.00% 345,222.31 N/A

$3,155,901.10

3. LENAWEE/MONROE CONSORTIUM TECHNOLOGY FUND

OLD NATIONAL CASH MGMT. ACCOUNT 0.15% $209,372.78 N/A

MILAF+ 0.01% 11,037.55 N/A

$220,410.33

4. HEALTH PLAN PURCHASING CONSORTIUM


4. COOPERATIVE FUND


AESOP CASH MGMT ACCT. 0.15% 1,798.12 N/A

$371,018.09

5. SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND


MILAF - MAX 0.03% 944.06 N/A

MILAF+ 0.01% 941.93 N/A

5/3 BUSINESS MGMT. ACCT. 2.05% 370,169.48 N/A

$9,174,883.14

6. SPECIAL EDUCATION CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND


FIRST FEDERAL-CDARS 0.20% 117,217.40 04/06/17

OLD NATIONAL INVESTMENT MGMT ACCT. 3.00% 674,976.36 N/A

$1,934,621.48

7. CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION FUND


COMERICA J-FUND 0.05% 222,505.07 N/A

MILAF + 0.01% 1,820.85 N/A

MILAF - MAX 0.03% 3,947.12 N/A

FIRST FEDERAL-CDARS 0.20% 2,114,802.79 04/06/17

$8,267,894.16

8. CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND


HILLSDALE CO NATIONAL BANK-CD 1.07% 255,803.53 06/28/18

OLD NATIONAL INVESTMENT MGMT ACCT. 3.00% 1,754,227.43 N/A

$3,538,193.79

TOTAL INVESTED $28,503,313.32

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