The Board approved the following addition to the agenda: V. Informational; number ii: Add Kathy
Conlon and Lisa Kreider to the list of teacher’s getting nominated for Michigan’s Excellent Teacher.
President Hardy stated that the minutes from the October meeting were not included in the board
packet. No motion was taken to approve them. They will be included in the December packet for
approval.

Board member Roth asked Interim Business Manager Sullivan about a check written to Thrun Law
Firm and what it was for. Also, Board member Haley inquired about a check written to Fuel Man. Interim
Business Manager Sullivan explained both to the board. Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to
approve General Fund checks as listed for the period October 14, 2008 through November 10, 2008.
Yeas: Dennis, Cauchi, Haley, Haskin, Roth, Cobb and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Cauchi to approve financial reports for General Fund, 1998 and
1999 Debt Retirement funds as presented. Yeas: Cauchi, Haley, Dennis, Haskin, Roth, Cobb and Hardy.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

President Hardy scheduled a Policy and Planning, Finance/Personnel/Labor
Relations/Legal/Retirement Committee meeting to be held on November 25, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. to begin the
process of hiring a Business Manager.

Board President Hardy introduced Mr. Mike Cool, Auditor from Baird, Cotter and Bishop. Mr. Cool
presented the final audit report to the Board for the 2007-2008 school year. Mr. Cool stated that the
MSBO recommends schools keep a 15% to 20% of the district budget of fund balance range and Harrison
Community Schools is in the right range. Trustee Haley asked if they’ve ever privatized a Business Office
and do they get audited. Mr. Cool responded that our district actually saves money due to Jacob Sullivan
doing all of the financial statements. Those jobs are usually outsourced and can be costly.
After some discussion, there was a motion made by Roth and supported by Cobb to accept the
2007-2008 audit as presented. Yeas: Haley, Dennis, Roth, Cauchi, Haskin, Cobb and Hardy. Nays:
None. Motion carried.

Carol Westjohn from S.P.A.R.K.S. was scheduled to do a presentation on the success of
S.P.A.R.K.S. but had a calendar mix up and will be present at the December meeting.

Superintendent House introduced some of the Crisis Response Team and they gave a
presentation on the history, procedures and purpose. Erika Freds, Middle School Counselor, Julie
McNeilley, School Psychologist, Allyson Thompson, School Psychologist, Keri Wheeler, School Social
Worker and Todd Bothwell, School Social Worker were the presenters.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to accept the updated graduation requirements regarding
the testing policies for the MME at the High School. Yeas: Roth, Haley, Dennis, Cauchi, Haskin, Cobb and
Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Roth and supported by Haley to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire
ROBERT RIEMERSMA as the Harrison High School Principal. Yeas: Haskin, Roth, Cobb, Cauchi, Haley,
Dennis and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to accept Superintendent House’s recommendation to
allow a high school student to graduate on time. Yeas: Haskin, Roth, Cobb, Dennis, Cauchi, Haley and
Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to allow the Spanish Club to travel to Mexico this year
during spring break. Yeas: Roth, Cauchi, Haley, Cobb, Dennis, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion
carried.

Motion by Cauchi and supported by Dennis to adopt a Resolution honoring BLAKE ALLISON for
an outstanding season and his second place finish in the state for Cross Country. Yeas: Haley, Cauchi,
Dennis, Haskin, Cobb, Roth and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to adopt a Resolution honoring the JV FOOTBALL
TEAM for an undefeated season going eight (8) & zero (0). Yeas: Dennis, Cauchi, Haskin, Haley, Roth,
Cobb and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Roth to accept the High School Principals recommendation to
hire JANIS SHINN and DIANNE DUBA for the Special Education Alternative Placement position. They
are splitting the evenings. Yeas: Haskin, Cauchi, Haley, Roth, Dennis, Cobb and Hardy. Nays: None.
Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cauchi to accept the High School Principals recommendation
to hire IAN HUMPHRES for the extra Art Class in the 2nd Trimester. Yeas: Haley, Dennis, Roth, Haskin,
Cauchi, Cobb and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Board President Hardy asked if anyone wished to address the Board. Cid Jones-Dennis stated
that she is very proud of Blake Allison and how he represents our community.

Superintendent House informed the Board on First Students price change for field and athletic
trips. The cost has gone from $45.00 per hour to $38.00 per hour with an estimated savings of $7,000.
Board Member Haley asked to see a comparison of the cost of trips by First Student and those previously run
by Harrison Community Schools. She also stated she heard that students were being charged for fuel for
the field trips, and this was found not true.

Superintendent House wanted the Board to be aware of three teachers who have been nominated
as Michigan’s Excellent Teacher. These teachers are Juli Sian, Larson Kindergarten Teacher; Kathy
Conlon, Middle School Special Education Teacher and Lisa Kreider, Hillside Elementary Special Education
Teacher. Superintendent House also invited the Board to attend the Veteran’s Day Assembly to be held at
the High School on Tuesday, November 11th at 2:00 p.m.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Haskin to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Haskin, Haley, Dennis,
Cauchi, Roth, Cobb and Hardy Nays: None. Motion carried.
President Hardy adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.

Denise Haskin, Secretary

Tammy Harcourt, Recorder