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The mission of the Frankenmuth School District is to provide each student a fund of knowledge, skills,
positive attitudes, and ethical values with which to understand the world, gain productive employment,
and successfully manage the change the future will bring.
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FRANKENMUTH BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
December 8, 2014
Frankenmuth School District
Agenda
Regular Monthly Board of Education Meeting 7:00PM
Monday, December 8, 2014
Frankenmuth High School
525 E Genesee
Room 29
1. Call To Order- President Scott Zimmer
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Silent Meditation
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Meeting Minutes November 10, 2014
B. Frankenmuth Wickson District Library Board minutes, November 10. 20 14
C. Frankenmuth Parks & Recreation Commission meeting minutes, November 19,
2014
5. Student, Community, and StaffRecognition
A. Middle School Social Studies Teacher of the Year Mrs. Jamie Hales
B. Mr. Albert Zehnder School Board Recognition
6. Citizen Comments
7. Action Items:
A. Monthly Financial Report
B. Audit
C. FHS Graduation Requirements
D. Snow Removal Option for Year Two
E. Lawn Care Option for Year Three
8. Reports
9. Adjourn
FRANKENMUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
HIGH SCHOOL ROOM 29
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
7:00PM
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-President Lori Ettema called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. The Pledge of
Allegiance and silent meditation followed.
Persons in Attendance:
Board Members Present:
Ettema, Harris, Uebler, Wortman, Zehnder
Board Members Absent:
Maurer, Zimmer
Administrators/Directors
Ackerman, Clark, Hecht, A. Martin, P. Martin
Approval o(Agenda
Hearing no objection, Vice-President Ettema approved the agenda as printed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Dan Wortman and supported by Karen Uebler that the Consent Agenda be
approved as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
The consent agenda contained the following items:
Minutes from October 13, 2014 Regular Meeting
Parks and Recreation Report, October 22, 2014 Meeting
STUDENT, COMMUNITY & STAFF RECOGNITION
Dave Harris offered the following resolution honoring the Boys' Soccer team for their
accomplishments.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education extends its sincere congratulations to
the 2014 High School Boys Soccer Team on the memorable achievement of
winning the Tri- Valley East Championship, winning the MHSAA Division District
3 Tournament, and celebrating an overall record of 17 wins, 4 ties and 5 losses.
This accomplishment is the result of the time and effort you have devoted to your
sport. You have brought honor to your school and community.
AI Zehnder offered the following resolution honoring the Boys' Tennis team for their
accomplishments.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education extends its sincere congratulations to
the 2014High School Boys Tennis Team on the memorable achievement of
placing 3rd at the MHSAA Division 4 Regional tournament and qualifying for the
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November 10, 2014
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State Final Tournament. This accomplishment is the result of the time and effort
you have devoted to your sport. You have brought honor to your school and
community.
Karen Uebler offered the following resolution honoring the Boys' Football team for
their accomplishments.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education extends its sincere congratulations to
the 2014 High School Boys Football Team on the memorable achievement of
finishing the regular season with an overall record of 9 ·..vins and 2 losses.
winning a share of the Tri-Valley East Championship. beating Ovid-Elsie in the
first round of the MHSAA Division 5 playofj and qualifying for the MHSAA
Division 5 District Final. This accomplishment is the result of the time and effort
you have devoted to your sport. You have brought honor to your school and
community.
Dan Wortman offered the following resolution honoring the Girls' Golf team for their
accomplishments.
Be it resolved that the Board of Education extends its sincere congratulations to
the 2014 High School Girls Golf Team on the memorable achievement offinishing
in 1 place in the Tri Valley Conference. This accomplishment is the result of the
time and effort you have devoted to your sport. You have brought honor to your
school and community.
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Moved by Al Zehnder and supported by Dave Harris to approve that the resolution be
approved as written. Motion passed unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None
ACTION ITEMS
Financial Matters
Philip Martin presented the Financial Report and bills payable. He then commented
on a few ofthe expenditures. Moved by Dave Harris and supported by Karen Uebler
to approve payment of the bills. Motion passed unanimously.
School of Choice 2015 Freshman Class
Moved by Dan Wortman and supported by Al Zehnder to accept a limited number of
School of Choice students in grade nine for the 2015-2016 school year during a
January enrollment period. Motion passed unanimously.
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MONTHLY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
November 10, 2014
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REPORTS
• Kristen Hecht presented EFR Intervention Strategies aimed at improving math
skills.
• JoLynn Clark presented an FHS recommendation to maintain the graduation
standards currently in place under the Michigan Merit Curriculum. In
addition, FHS is seeking a change in the course title of Advanced Computer
Applications to Graphic Design/Digital Editing. FHS is also seeking approval
to add AP Spanish to the course selection for 2015-2016.
• Adele Martin presented information regarding the District-wide Computer
Code Fest which will be held the week of Deceember 8
• An update was given on the results from the November 4 election:
1. The 18 mill non-homestead renewal, the .5 mill sinking fund renewal,
and the 1.5 mill sinking fund increase questions all passed. Ackerman
thanked the committee members who worked with her on the
campaign. She will begin to outline a plan for tackling the
improvements in early 2015.
2. School Board incumbents Kevin Maurer, Daniel Wortman, and Dave
Harris were re-elected, and Joelle Abke was elected to replace
outgoing board member AI Zehnder.
• A special board meeting will be held on November 12, 2014 at 3:30 for the
purpose of hosting the Accreditation Exit Review.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Wortman
Secretary
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FRANKENMUTH WICKSON
DISTRICT LIBRARY
359 S. Franklin St.
Frankenmuth , Ml 48734
989-652-8323
wicksonlibrary.org
LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES
Monday, November 10, 2014
Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m.
Attendance: Sharon Block, Carol Lenard, Tom Pepera, Sue Piesko, Mary Porte, Lisa Roethlisberger, Mary Chasseur
Absent: Joe Cramer, Dan Wortman
Minutes: Minutes from the October meeting were filed.
Staff Report: Nancy Buchman reported on the procedures regarding overdue books.
Financial Report: Pepera reviewed October bills. Roethlisberger moved to approve the bills that have been paid. Porte
second. Motion carried. The Revenue/Expenditure Report and Balance sheet were reviewed for aud it. Pepera moved
to move $10,000 from the Uncommitted Fund Balance to the Committed Fund Balance: Major Repair Reserves. Block
second. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business
Chasseur reported on the new program 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Funding has been received f rom the
Frankenmuth Community Foundation, the Wickson-Link Memorial Foundation and the Allen E. and Marie A. Nickless
Memorial Foundation . These funds will be recorded as Committed Fund Ba lance: 1,000 Books. The program will begin
January 1, 2015.
Chasseur presented the notary service policy. Porte moved to adopt the policy. Pepera second. Motion carried .
Chasseur reported that planning on the Children's Wing continues.
New Business
The annual fund raising letter will be mailed on November 17.
Meeting dates for 2015 were presented.
library Director's Report: October 2014
The next meeting is December 8.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Respectfully Subm itted,
Carol Lenard, Secretary
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Frankenmuth Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Frankenmuth Government Center-7:00P.M.
Parks & Recreation Commission Members Present- Ann Webb, Dan Wortman, Joe
Chowaniec, , Jim Bickel, Gary Zeilinger, Ed Foltz (Ed Bergman has resigned from Board).
Parks & Recreation Commission Members Absent - Dan Bade, Tom Bierlein.
Others Present: Daren & Janelle (P & R staff).
Vice Chair Anne Webb called the meeting to order at 7:00PM and began the meeting with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda -Moved by Chowaniec, supported by Bickel, to approve the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of October 2014 minutes- Moved by Foltz, supported by Chowaniec, to approve
October 2014 minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
Monthly Reports:
Civic Events Council- no report
City Manager - no report
Parks & Recreation - Director Kaschinske included and referenced his written report update
included in the agenda; Kern Pavilion heat & netting update.
Commission Chairman - no report.
Pickle Ball update - Joe- Re: Kern Pavilion heat seemed very comfortable.
Auto Fest update-Jim Bickel as requested by Dan Bade-lengthy conversation on the relationship
between Parks & Rec & Auto Fest-agreed that improved communication is warranted-Daren
will move in this direction.
Request from Historical Association to donate a day' s use of a picnic pavilion to their action
fundraiser; motion by Foltz, supported by Bickel; motion carried unanimously.
Request to launch fireworks from Heritage Part for event at Frankenmuth Brewery; motion by
Foltz; supported by Chowaniec; motion carried unanimously.
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Approval of grant request to Frankenmuth Community Foundation for design of renovation of
Memorial Park Boat Launch; motion by Bickel; supported by Zeilinger; motion carried
unanimously.
Approval of lease of park facility for 2015 Nexstar Talent Competition; motion by Foltz;
supported by Wortman; motion carried unanimously.
Recommendation of lease agreement with Frankenmuth Wood Carver's Guild for use of Eagle's
Nest building in Heritage Park; motion by Foltz; supported by Bickel; motion carried
unanimously.
Recommendation regarding vacant position on the Parks & Recreation Commission; motion by
Bickel; supported by Foltz to appoint Dean Elbers with further applicant consideration at next
meeting; motion carried unanimously.
Approval of2014 Parks & Recreation Annual Report; motion by Chowaniec; support by Bickel;
motion carried unanimously.
Approval of October 2014 financial report; motion by Bickel; supported by Foltz; motion carried
unanimous! y.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Wortman, Secretary
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