Deckerville Community Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes – June 26, 2023
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Board President, Brandon Stolicker.
Members present: Curt Vogel, Brandon Stolicker, Amy Dumaw, Jason McConnachie, Richard Hamill
Members absent: Kendra Messing, Randee Kirkpatrick
Administrator present: Matthew Connelly
Administrator absent: Josh Stern
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Curt Vogel to adopt the agenda for the June 26, 2023 regular meeting. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel support by Amy Dumaw to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 22, 2023. Carried.
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Curt Vogel to approve the General Fund bills in the amount of $199,783.71. Carried.
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Richard Hamill to approve the Athletic Fund bills in the amount of $12,710.06. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Jason McConnahie to approve the Food Service fund bills in the amount of $30,305.68 as presented. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel support by Richard Hamill to approve the Student/School Activity Fund bills in the amount of $3,755.78 as presented. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Amy Dumaw to approve the Capital Project Fund bills in the amount of $95,007.76. Carried.
The Board reviewed the prompt pay bills for May 2023.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Richard Hamill to go into closed session to discuss personnel issues at 7:35 p.m. Roll Call: Amy Dumaw – yes; Jason McConnachie – yes; Brandon Stolicker – yes; Randee Kirkpatrick – Absent; Richard Hamill – yes; Kendra Messing – Absent; Curt Vogel – yes. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Richard Hamill to return to open session at 8:12 p.m.
Roll Call: Amy Dumaw – yes; Jason McConnachie – yes; Brandon Stolicker – yes; Randee Kirkpatrick – Absent; Richard Hamill – yes; Kendra Messing – Absent; Curt Vogel – yes. Carried.
Motion by Amy Dumaw, support by Jason McConnachie to approve a 4% raise for the teaching staff for the 2023-24 school year. Carried.
Marsha Taylor, Business Manager, presented the proposed budgets for 2023-24.
The Board heard reports from Matthew Connelly, Elementary Principal and interim Superintendent, and Athletic Director Monica Spranger.
Marsha Taylor, Business Manager, presented the final budgets for 2022-23.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Richard Hamill to approve the revised final budgets for the 2022-23 school year as presented by Marsha Taylor, Business Manager. Revenues in the amount of $7,680,148 and Expenses of $7,770,586 with $90,438 being deducted from the fund equity. As of June 30, 2023 estimated fund equity will be $2,160,831. Carried.
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Richard Hamill to approve the 2023-2024 proposed budgets as presented by Marsha Taylor, Business Manager. Revenues in the amount of $8,918,092 and Expenses of $9,227,735 with $309,643 being deducted from the fund equity. As of June 30, 2024 estimated fund equity is $1,851,188. Carried.
Motion by Amy Dumaw, support by Jason McConnachie to approve the hiring of Michelle Barnett for the 1st grade teaching position. Carried.
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Curt Vogel to approve the hiring of Rachel Thompson for the 2nd grade teaching position. Carried.
Motion by Amy Dumaw, support by Richard Hamill to approve the hiring of Aaron Sutherland for the Elementary Principal position. Carried.
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Amy Dumaw to approve the hiring of Vicki Kiehl for the JH/HS Special Education teaching position. Carried.
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Curt Vogel to approve the hiring of Kara Heilig for the Preschool teacher position. Carried.
Motion by Amy Dumaw, support by Jason McConnachie to approve the extension of Josh Stern, High School Principal’s contract for the 2025-26 school year. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Richard Hamill to approve the stipend for Matthew Connelly to be the Interim Superintendent from May 23, 2023 through June 30, 2023. Carried.
Motion by Curt Vogel, support by Richard Hamill to approve 3-year Administrator contracts for Matthew Connelly, Superintendent and Aaron Sutherland, Elementary Principal, beginning July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2026. Carried.
Motion by Amy Dumaw, support by Jason McConnachie to approve the renewal for Deckerville Community School’s MHSAA membership. Carried.
Motion by Amy Dumaw, support by Richard Hamill to approve the bond projects as follows:
1 . Update Elementary STEM room: Scope of work – two 3D printers, 3 laptops to link with 3D printers, ipads to run iRobot coding program, iRobots, Virtual Realty Oculus goggles, building block kits and STEM kits for Y5 – 4th grade. Total Cost – $25, 377
- Window Security Film: Scope of work – install and seal window security film at every point of entry. Total Cost — $19,320. Carried.
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Curt Vogel to approve extending the contract for Ron Webb, Transportation Supervisor, from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. Carried.
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Richard Hamill to approve extending the contract for Keinath Tire bus maintenance from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. Carried.
Motion by Jason McConnachie, support by Curt Vogel to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of Randee Kirkpatrick, Secretary
Amy Dumaw, Vice President
Board of Education
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the adopted minutes of the regular board meeting held on the 26th day of June 2023 and that said adopted minutes have been available for public inspection at the address designated at the posted notice of said meeting from and after
the 4th day of August 2023.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of Randee Kirkpatrick, Secretary
Amy Dumaw, Vice President
Board of Education