The Board approved the following deletions from the agenda: II. Reports to the Board; letter d number iv: Remove Becky Jo Wheeler, Laidlaw Transportation presentation. Superintendent Rundle reported that Ms. Wheeler was out of town.
Motion by Zaborowski and supported by Haskin to approve the minutes of October 8, 2007. Yeas: Haskin, Zaborowski, Walraven, Rowe, Schultz, Roth and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Rowe and supported by Zaborowski to approve General Fund checks as listed for the period October 9, 2007 through November 12, 2007. Yeas: Zaborowski, Walraven, Rowe, Schultz, Haskin, Roth and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Zaborowski and supported by Rowe to approve financial reports for General Fund, 1998 and 1999 Debt Retirement funds as presented. Yeas: Walraven, Rowe, Schultz, Haskin, Roth, Zaborowski and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Secretary Walraven briefed the board on the MASB Conference that she and Karen Zaborowski and Denise Haskin attended. She stated that our district is already doing what they are suggesting other districts start doing.

President Hardy gave an update on the new road and new maintenance building. He stated that both are on schedule and looking good.
Kelly Hileman introduced Mr. Mike Cool, Auditor from Baird, Cotter and Bishop. Mr. Cool presented the final audit report to the Board for the 2006-2007 school year. The district had one finding in the audit. The Food Service on site review could not be located in school records. The NSLP (National School Lunch Program) requires that one building conduct an annual on site review each year. Mr. Cool stated that when the district transitioned from Aramark to Chartwell’s, that some records could not be located.

President Hardy presented the Boys Cross Country Team with a certificate for their excellent season. The boy’s placed 12th over all in the state and were Jackpine Conference Champions.

Attorney Ray Davis presented the Board with his final findings on the charges brought against Superintendent Rundle. The overwhelming evidence is that Mr. Rundle has not violated any Michigan law, Board policy, or otherwise committed misconduct based on the persons spoken with and information examined.

Carol Westjohn from the S.P.A.R.K.S. program gave a presentation to the Board on the accomplishments of S.P.A.R.K.S. and what their future goals for the program are.

Motion by Roth and supported by Schultz to allow Superintendent Rundle to begin the process of deeding the Franklin Township property back to Franklin Township. Yeas: Haskin, Roth, Schultz, Zaborowski, Walraven, Rowe and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Zaborowski and supported by Rowe to accept the proposed dates for Alternative High School Graduation on Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Harrison High School Graduation will be Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. Yeas: Schultz, Haskin, Roth, Zaborowski, Walraven, Rowe and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Walraven and supported by Haskin to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire BRYAN DUNN as Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Coach. Yeas: Haskin, Zaborowski, Roth, Walraven, Rowe, Schultz and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Zaborowski and supported by Haskin to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire TOD REEVE as Boys Track/Field Coach. Yeas: Zaborowski, Roth, Walraven, Rowe, Schultz, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Zaborowski and supported by Rowe to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire LUKE PRIELIPP as Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. Yeas: Roth, Walraven, Rowe, Schultz, Haskin, Zaborowski and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Walraven and supported by Rowe to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire JIMMY GROSS/RON ALLEN/MIKE FOSTER/BLAKE WALLACE as co-Varsity Wrestling Coaches. Yeas: Walraven, Rowe, Schultz, Haskin, Zaborowski, Roth and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Rowe and supported by Roth to accept, with regret, the retirement of DAVID MCANDREW, effective November 30, 2007. Yeas: Rowe, Schultz, Haskin, Zaborowski, Roth, Walraven and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

President Hardy asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Board. Barb Richards asked the Board’s permission to take three plaques from the school that has the names of three 1967 graduates who served in the armed forces and lost their lives in the Vietnam war and make one big plaque and hang it at the high school with the help of Tom House. The Board responded positively and said she had their total support for that project and asked if she needed any help to let them know. Vice President Rowe offered to make the plaque for her. Kathy Conlon wanted to comment on the work, support and contributions David McAndrew has given this district during his 30 years of service and that he will be greatly missed. Dale Ecklin had several concerns that he addressed the Board with. First being the Athletic pay to play. He wanted to know if it was going to continue and the response from the Board was yes and that we are the least expensive in the district. He also had concerns on the fence that is going up at Larson. He feels it’s not high enough being only 4 feet and wanted to know if the Board has looked into a 6 foot fence for the protection of the children. He also wanted to know if the road to the High School/Middle School was going to be fixed because there were a lot of pot holes. Wanted to know why the local Sheriff’s Department or the State Police didn’t do the investigation into the allegations against Superintendent Rundle. Wondered if there was any concern with the cost of transportation going up since Laidlaw was bought out by First Student. He also asked if we had a good relationship with the Sheriff’s Department because the 50/50 drawing at the JV Football game that was called due to lightening was never drawn and was considered fraud on the part of Mr. Cooper and the Athletic Boosters.

Motion by Rowe and supported by Schultz to go into closed session to discuss readmission of an expelled 8^th grade male student at 8:55p.m. Yeas: Rowe, Schultz, Haskin, Zaborowski, Walraven, Roth and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Schultz and supported by Haskin to go back into regular session at 9:42 p.m. Yeas: Walraven, Roth, Rowe, Schultz, Haskin, Zaborowski and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Rowe to deny readmission of an 8^th grade male student. Yeas: Roth, Rowe, Haskin, Zaborowski, and Hardy. Nays: Schultz and Walraven. Motion carried.

Motion by Rowe and supported by Walraven to go back into closed session at 9:45 to discuss the readmission of a High School female student. Yeas: Rowe, Haskin, Zaborowski, Roth, Schultz, Warlaven and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Rowe and supported by Walraven to go back into regular session at 9:50 p.m. Yeas: Rowe, Haskin, Zaborowski, Schultz, Roth, Walraven and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Rowe and supported by Schultz to grant readmission to the High School female student. Yeas: Haskin, Zaborowski, Schultz, Roth, Walraven, Rowe and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Rowe and supported by Schultz to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Haskin, Zaborowski, Walraven, Rowe, Schultz, Roth and Hardy Nays: None. Motion carried.
President Hardy adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m.

Raye Lynn Walraven, Secretary

Tammy Harcourt, Recorder