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EAST GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Kent County, Michigan

REGULAR Meeting of the East Grand Rapids Board of Education The James E. Morse Administration Center at Woodcliff, 2915 Hall Street SE

East Grand Rapids, MI 49506. For Information: Phone 616-235-3535.

Monday, November 22, 2010 7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Acknowledgment of Guests 3. Public Comments 4. Board Secretary’s Report: Communications to and from the Board – Mrs. Trierweiler 5. High School Student Council President’s Report – Mr. Kyle Seasly

PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION

6. Recognition of East Grand Rapids Commended Students in the 2010 Merit Scholarship

Competition – Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Fee (Enclosure #6) 7. Presentation of East Grand Rapids High School Annual Guidance Report – Mr. Fisher (Enclosure #7)

ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT AGENDA

Background: In order to save time during the meeting, we are using a Consent Agenda. Items in the Consent Agenda include those that are considered routine or have been previously discussed by the Board of Education. Any Board Member may request to have any item removed for a separate discussion and vote.

Recommendation: Motion to approve items in the Consent Agenda Numbers 8 through 10 .

8. Approval of Minutes of REGULAR MEETING of 10/25/2010 (Enclosure #8) 9. Approval of Payment of Bills for October 2010 (Enclosure #9) 10. Second Reading and Approval of Revised Policy #7642 (Alternative Credit Options) – Mrs. Fee (Enclosure #10)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING November 22, 2010

OTHER ACTION ITEMS

11. Approval of Resolution to Refinance Bonds, Approval of Underwriter, and Approval of

Financial Advisors – Mr. Philipps (Enclosure #11) 12. Approval of Remaining 2006 Bond Funds – Mr. Philipps (Enclosure #12) 13. 2009-2010 Audit Report – Mr. Philipps

Background: The audit was completed by Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, P.C. this fall. The Board Finance Committee reviewed the report and recommends that the Board of Education receive the 2009-2010 Audit Report.

Recommendation: Motion to receive the 2009-2010 Audit Report as presented and recommended

by the Board Finance Committee and Superintendent.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

14. Superintendent

• EGR Schools Foundation A. Grant Process B. Hurrah – Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Bissell Hanger

• Board Work Session and Superintendent Mid-Year Evaluation – December 6, 2010 • Thanksgiving Break – November 24, 25, 26, 2010

15. Assistant Supt. of Business 16. Assistant Supt. of Instruction 17. Board Representative Reports 18. Adjournment * Minutes for this meeting will be available in the Superintendent’s Office at 2915 Hall Street SE,

East Grand Rapids, MI 49506. ** If you plan to attend and have a special need and require accommodation to attend this meeting, please

contact Dr. Sara Magaña Shubel, Superintendent, at 616-235-3535. Superintendent’s Office – 11/19/2010

East Grand Rapids Public Schools Kent County, Michigan

Business Office

MEMORANDUM

Date: November 22, 2010

To: Board of Education

From: Kevin Philipps

Subject: Remaining 2006 bond construction funds As I mentioned at last month’s board meeting, the district still has $400,000 in construction funds from the 2006 Bond issue. The purpose of this memo is to outline the options the Board has at its disposal to utilize those funds, detail the long range facility plan when considering our sinking fund dollars, and provide an administrative recommendation for utilizing the $400,000. Options to utilize the funds: The Board has two general options for how they can utilize the remaining funds. One option would be to transfer the remaining $400,000 to our debt retirement fund, and utilize the money towards paying off principal and interest on our bond issue debt. The second option would be to spend the money on projects that fit within the ballot language the voters approved during the May 2006 election. I will discuss both in more detail below: Transfer $400,000 to Debt Retirement: If the Board were to choose to use the $400,000 towards debt retirement, the impact would be as follows:

The $400,000 would be added to the 7.95 mills we levy this year to assist in making the 2010-11 principal and interest payments on our debt. Total principal and interest payments this year are projected to be $6.3 million.

This would lower our projected borrowing from the School Bond Loan Fund from approximately $1.9 million to $1.5 million this year.

The taxpayer’s school construction millage would remain at 7.95 mills. The reduced need to borrow from the School Bond Loan Fund would provide additional

“capacity” for future capital improvement needs without increasing the millage. Assuming no additional approved bond issues by the community, a reduction in millage

to the taxpayer would not be realized until 2032, and the reduction would be minimal. Spend the $400,000 on approved projects: The other option the Board has is to spend the remaining $400,000 on projects that would meet the terms of the ballot language the community supported during the May 2006 election. Multiple discussions have been held administratively about how the $400,000 could best be spent if the Board chose to utilize the funds on additional projects. From those discussions, administration recommends the following:

BOARD ENCLOSURE

November 22, 2010

Item # 12

Classroom science equipment (Approximately $140,000) o Biology needs o Chemistry needs o Physics needs o General science instruction needs o Building/Safety needs o Expected replacement cycle for equipment is 5 to 10 years

Technology (Approximately $110,000) o PC’s for the HS media center, MS media center and other computer labs o Phone system upgrades New laptops for administration and some tech staff o Laptops for some district personnel o Ram upgrades for various district desktops o Switch capacity increase

In addition, administration proposes purchasing software (VM Ware) to more efficiently manage our servers and piloting a few instructional boards. Software is not an eligible expenditure for bond funds, so administration proposes financing these purchases from the funds generated by recent sale of property to Ramona’s Table ($30,000).

Replacement of Middle School Boiler (Approximately $250,000, $150,000 from Bond)

o Steam boiler was installed in 1956 and does not have a backup system in place o Will replace stand alone boiler with three boiler staged system o Will provide more energy efficient, reliable system for heating building

Long Range Facility Plan: Attached to this memo is the current long range facility plan which would be financed by the district’s sinking fund. We felt it would be helpful to have this to review when making a decision about the remaining bond funds. Potential projects over the next several years are:

o Boiler upgrades and replacements o Roof replacements o Carpet Replacement

Administrative Recommendation: As administration developed its recommendation it compared the potential impact on our taxpayers as well as the potential impact on our students, with the goal of making the greatest possible impact on the district in total. With that in mind, administration recommends utilizing the $400,000 to complete the projects recommended above. Key thoughts behind our recommendation were:

Benefit for students: The science equipment, new media center/lab PC’s and instructional boards will enhance the teaching and learning for students and address shortcomings we currently have.

Relieving pressure on the sinking fund: By addressing a portion of the middle school boiler with the bond funds, the long range facilities plan for the sinking fund becomes more viable.

The proposed refunding of the 2001 bonds will provide a significant interest savings to the community. This community benefit in combination with the student impact provides the greatest overall benefit to the district.

BOARD ENCLOSURE November 22, 2010 Enclosure #11

7642 Alternative Credit Options In addition to regular classroom-based instruction, students may earn credit through the following means. Virtual/Online Courses High school students who choose to take online courses for advancement may earn a maximum of four (4) semester courses (2 credits) to be applied toward graduation requirements by completing online courses offered only through approved agencies. Credit beyond the 2 credit maximum must be approved by the Principal/Designee. Online coursework taken for credit recovery is not subject to the 2 credit maximum. Full time students taking such courses must be enrolled in the District and take the courses during the regular school day at the school site. The school must receive an official record of the final grade before credit toward graduation will be recognized. The tuition fee for a virtual course shall only be borne by the District for students enrolled full-time with no more than six (6) classes per semester. The virtual class shall be counted as one of the six (6) classes. Online courses taken outside of the regular school day and school year must be approved for credit by the Principal/Designee. The cost of such courses will be borne by the family/student unless approved in advance by the High School Principal. Through its policies and/or supervision, the District shall be responsible for providing appropriate supervision and monitoring of students taking virtual courses. Approved: June 11, 2007

BOARD ENCLOSURE

November 22, 1010

Item #10

COMMENDED STUDENTS in the

2010 MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

LENNA JOHNSEN

KATIE LACHANCE

ALEXANDRA MAHDASIAN

MICHAEL ZANKO

BOARD ENCLOSURE November 22, 2010 Item # 6

Board of Education November 22, 2010 Item No. 9

EAST GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BUSINESS OFFICE

MEMORANDUM

Date: November 22, 2010

To: Dr. Sara Shubel, Superintendent The Board of Education

From: Kevin D. Philipps, Assistant Superintendent for Business

Subject: October 2010 Payment of Bills

APPROVE October General Fund – checks #118572 through #118765 in the total amount of $942,409.31 with the exception of voided checks #118633, #118651, #118660 and #118748.

APPROVE October Capital Projects 2006 Fund – checks #1493 through #1496 in the total amount of $8,900.56 with the exception of voided check #1494.

APPROVE October Capital Projects 2007 Fund – voided check #318.

APPROVE October Debt Retirement – no checks this month.

APPROVE October Athletic Fund – check #1360, checks #11324 through #11390 and checks #19309 through #19354 in the total amount of $39,208.31 with the exception of voided checks #11362 and #19342.

APPROVE October Food Service Fund – checks #9919 through #9922 in the total amount of $2,090.85 with the exception of voided check #9920.

APPROVE October Student Activity Fund – checks #20954 through #21044 in the total amount of $57,794.43 with the exception of voided checks #20973 through #20980 and voided check #21015.

APPROVE October Center Program Fund – no checks this month.

APPROVE October Joint Facilities Fund – no checks this month.

APPROVE October Sinking Fund – checks #366 through #368 in the total amount of $9,460.00 with the exception of voided check #367.

KP/drb

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East Grand Rapids High School Guidance Department

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East Grand Rapids High School

Class of 2010Guidance Department Annual Report


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ANNUAL REPORT

Class of 2010 229 GraduatesThe commencement ceremony for the Class of 2010

was held on Thursday, May 27 on Memorial Field at East Grand Rapids High School.


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3%81%16%229Class of 20103%80.5%16.5%237Class of 20093%82%15%250Class of 20084%78%18%237Class of 20075%80%15%224Class of 20064%84%12%222Class of 2005

Other *4 Yr College

2 Yr College

No. of Grads

*Other includes: military, full-time work, EMS Training, cosmetology school and post-graduate programs

Historical Data of Post Secondary PlansBOARD ENCLOSURE November 22, 2010 Item # 7

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No significant changes in the last four years regarding students choosing Community College or University options. Students choosing non-college options directly out of high school are more often considering gap year programs..

Historical Data Post Secondary ChoicesPost Secondary Choices

0102030405060708090

100

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Graduation Year

Perc

ent

2 Year4 YearOther


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226 Students submitted921 Applications to various institutions4.07 Average applications per student

Application Data

734 Applications Student was accepted for admission 79.7%141 Applications Student was denied admission 15.3%

29 Applications Student was waitlisted/deferred 3%17 Applications Student withdrew before decision 2%


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College Applications AcceptedAdrian College 4 Colorado State University 1Albion College 16 Columbia College 3Alma College 9 Culinary Institute of America 1Aquinas College 6 Curry College 1Arizona State University 1 Davenport University 2Ashland University 1 Denison University 3Augustana College 1 DePaul University 16Azusa Pacific University 2 DePauw University 1Baker College 2 East Carolina University 1Baldwin-Wallace College 1 Eastern Michigan University 1Ball State University 3 Fashion Institute of Technology 1Bellarmine University 1 Fayetteville State University 1Beloit College 3 Ferris State University 17Boston College 1 Florida Atlantic University 1Bowling Green State University 2 Florida Southern College 1Bryn Mawr College 1 Fordham University 1Butler University 16 Front Range Community College 1Calvin College 2 George Mason University 1Carnegie Mellon University 1 Gordon College 1Carthage College 4 Grand Canyon University 1Case Western Reserve 4 Grand Rapids Community College 56Cayuga County Community College 1 Grand Valley State University 59Central Michigan University 57 Green Mountain College 1Central Piedmont Community College 1 Hillsdale College 1Central State University 1 Hope College 23Champlain College 1 Houghton College 1Claflin University 1 Indiana University 13Clarkson University 1 Jackson Community College 2Clemson University 1 Jacksonville University 1College of Charleston 3 John Brown University 1


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College Applications AcceptedJohn Carroll University 2 Northwestern Michigan College 2Kalamazoo College 6 Northwood University 2Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2 Ohio University 2Kellogg Community College 1 Ohio Wesleyan University 1Kenyon College 2 Oklahoma State University 1Kettering University 1 Olivet College 3Knox College 2 Onondage Community College 1Landmark College 1 Oregon State University 1Lincoln Technical Institute 1 Princeton University 1Long Island University,C.W. Post 1 Purdue University 1Loyola University - Chicago 5 Queens University at Kingston 1Lynn University 3 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1Macalester College 1 Riverside Community College 1Marquette University 6 Robert Morris University 1Marshall University 1 Saginaw Valley State University 1McGill University 1 Saint Augustine's College 1Mercyhurst College 1 Saint Mary's College 3Messiah College 1 Saint Olaf College 1Miami University (Ohio) 16 Savannah College of Art & Design 1Michigan State University 65 Seton Hill University 1Michigan Technological University 6 Shawnee Community College 1Mid Michigan Community College 1 South Carolina State University 1Mitchell College 1 SUNY -Oswego 1Muskegon Community College 1 SUNY- Stoney Brook 1Muskingum College 1 Taylor University 1New England College 1 The College of Wooster 3New York University 1 The Evergreen State College 1North Carolina State University 2 The University of Airizona 1Northeast Mississippi Community College 1 The University of Findlay 1Northern Michigan University 5 The University of Miami 1


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College Applications AcceptedThe University of Toronto 1 University of Oregon 2Trine University 1 University of Pittsburgh 1Trinity Christian College 1 University of South Carolina 2Tulane University 3 University of Tampa 1Union College 1 University of Toldeo 2University of Arizona 2 University of Utah 1University of California, San Diego 1 University of Vermont 5University of California, Santa Barbara 1 University of Washington 3University of California,Santa Cruz 1 University of Waterloo 1University of Cincinnati 1 University of West Virginia 1University of Colorado 5 University of Western Ontario 1University of Dayton 9 University of Wisconsin - Madison 3University of Denver 1 Valparaiso University 3University of Edinburgh 1 Wake Forest University 1University of Florida 1 Washington University 1University of Illinois-Chicago 1 Wayne State University 3University of Iowa 1 Wellesley College 1University of Kentucky 1 West Virginia Wesleyan University 1University of Maine 1 Western Kentucky University 1University of Maryland, College Park 1 Western Michigan University 32University of Miami (FL) 1 Western State College of Colorado 1University of Michigan 47 Westminster College 1University of Mississippi 1 Wheeling Jesuit University 1University of Missouri-Columbia 1 Wittenberg University 3University of New Mexico 1 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1University of Notre Dame 1


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Colleges AttendedGrand Rapids Community College 36 Davenport University 1Michigan State University 28 Dayton University 1Central Michigan University 24 Denison University 1Grand Valley State University 20 DePauw University 1Albion College 4 Fashion Institute of Technology 1Aquinas College 4 Gordon College 1DePaul University 4 Grand Canyon University 1Ferris State University 4 Kalamazoo College 1Hope College 3 Kenyon College 1Miami of Ohio 3 Lincoln Technical Institute 1Adrian College 2 Michigan Tech University 1Alma College 2 Mid Michigan CC 1Case Western Reserve 2 Muskingum College 1College of Wooster 2 New England College 1Colorado State University 2 Ohio University 1Indiana University 2 Oregon State University 1Baker College 1 Princeton University 1Beloit 1 Riverside Community College 1Butler University 1 Savannah College of Art & Design 1Central Piedmont CC 1 South Carolina State University 1Champlain College 1 University of Arizona 1College of Charleston 1 University of California-San Diego 1


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Attendance Rates at In-State Schools

68%4732University of Michigan

43%6528Michigan State University

13%Down from 32%

233Hope College

34%5920Grand Valley State University

64%5636Grand Rapids Community College

42%Up from 25%

5724Central Michigan University

Rate of AttendanceStudents Accepted

Students Attending


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% of graduates attending 4 year colleges/universities 83%% of graduates attending 2 year colleges/universities 17%

% of college attendees going to Michigan colleges/universities 78%% of college attendees going to out-of-state colleges/universities 22%

% of college attendees going to public colleges/universities 81%% of college attendees going to private colleges/universities 19%

Statistical Data on Colleges Attended


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SAT Critical Reading TestVerbal

25%608594583573573590EGRHigh School

5%*585584581568568568Michigan

46%*501501502502503508National

2010% of

Grads

2010Verbal

2009 Verbal

2008 Verbal

2007 Verbal

2006 Verbal

2005 Verbal

* 2009 data, but will be consistent with 2010


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SAT Math Test

25%593616597563573587EGRHigh School

5%*605603598579583579Michigan

46%*516515514515518520National

2010 % of

Grads

2010 Math

2009 Math

208 Math

2007 Math

2006Math

2005 Math



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SAT Writing Test

25%568575564555East Grand Rapids

5%*576575572553Michigan

46%*492493494494National

2010% of

Grads

2010Writing

2009 Writing

2008 Writing

2007 Writing



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Michigan Merit ExamLike-District Comparison

Percent Proficient and Above

95.895.291.989.093.896.398.2Social Studies

0.083.070.078.981.583.684.1Science

80.876.970.678.983.180.780.0Mathematics

79.274.462.168.876.973.175.1Writing

84.483.876.972.080.883.089.1Reading

84.681.569.972.478.881.084.5ELA

Okemos High

School

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Forest Hills

Northern

Forest Hills

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The ACTAmerican College Testing

100%24.024.424.624.224.425.525.2East Grand Rapids

100%19.719.619.621.521.521.421.4Michigan

2010 % of

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2010200920082007200620052004

Average reflects a student’s best score overtime, standard administration only


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Advanced Placement Examinations

87%85%87%94%89%Total Percent Earning 3 or Higher77%95%87%100%92%World History87%76%95%98%91%U.S. History

100%97%100%97%100%Statistics88%63%74%80%72%Spanish Language

100%94%86%89%64%Physics B87%100%94%100%95%Govt. & Politics: US89%91%95%100%97%English Lit. and Comp.

100%100%100%95%100%Calculus BC93%91%96%94%95%Calculus AB75%57%49%63%50%Biology20102009200820072006AP Courses

Percentage of AP Examinations on which Students Earned a Score of 3 or Higher


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Fifty Five members of the class of 2010 were honored as AP Scholars in the following categories:

• 14 students named AP Scholar – granted to students who received grades of 3 or higher on three or more full-year AP Examinations.

• 18 students named AP Scholar with Honors – granted to students who received grades of 3 or higher on four or more full-year AP Examinations with an average AP Exam grade of at least 3.25.

• 21 students named AP Scholar with Distinction – granted to students who received grades of 3 or higher on five or more AP Examinations with an average grade of at least 3.5 on all exams taken.

• 4 students named AP National Scholar – granted to students who received grades of 4 or higher on more than eight exams.

Advanced Placement Scholars


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National Merit Recognition

100000011101Achievement

5661012111910158813Commended

953815185155948Finalists

963817195175959Semifinalists

200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998


Our Mission Educating and inspiring each student to navigate successfully in a global community

EAST GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Kent County, Michigan

REGULAR MEETING of the East Grand Rapids Board of Education Community Board Room at the James E. Morse Administration Center at Woodcliff

2915 Hall Street SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Monday, October 25, 2010

DRAFT – MINUTES - DRAFT

The REGULAR MEETING of the East Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education, Kent County, Michigan, was held on Monday, October 25, 2010 in the Community Board Room of the James E. Morse Administration Center at Woodcliff, 2915 Hall St., SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Present: Mr. Brian Ellis, Ms. Stacy Trierweiler, Ms. A. Michelle Rabideau Mr. Peter Ruppert, and Mr. Robert Minnema

Absent: Mrs. Julie Ridenour and Mr. Steve Edison

Administration: Dr. Sara M. Shubel, Ms. Jeanne Glowicki, Mr. Kevin Philipps, Mr. Doug Jenkins, Ms. Kathy Wisniewski, Ms. Jenny Fee, Mr. Peter Stuursma, Ms. Caroline Breault-Cannon, Ms. Heidi Sunderhaft, Ms. Linda Kehm

Meeting Called to Order Mr. Ellis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Ellis announced that the Board has gone paperless in the past year, and that he and Dr. Shubel are trying iPads at board meetings. Acknowledgment of Guests – None. Public Comments Mr. Ellis explained the ground rules and then opened the floor for public comments. Mr. Edison arrived at 7:06 p.m. Brenda Pratt – 1543 Edgewood, commented on the negative impact of the Breton Downs Playground Initiative. Bryan Bolea – 1634 Amberley Court, commented on the positive impact of the Breton Downs Playground Initiative. Shelli Whallon – 2500 Elmwood, commented on the negative impact of the Breton Downs Playground Initiative. Shar Karsten – 4th grade teacher at Breton Downs commented on the positive impact of the Breton Downs Playground Initiative on behalf of School Climate Committee and teachers at Breton Downs. Lisa Lyman – 1552 Sherwood, commented on the negative impact of the Breton Downs Playground Initiative. Maria Allen – 2457 Arundel, commented on the positive impact of the Breton Downs Playground Initiative. Marie Brinks – 2703 Maplewood, commented on the positive impact of the Breton Downs Playground Initiative. Paula Lancaster – 2544 Boston, commented on the positive impact of the Breton Downs Playground Initiative. Sarah Lowen – 233 Wellington, commented on the positive impact of the Breton Downs Playground Initiative. Julie Neuhaus – 1771 Whitfield, commented on Winter Break. Eleanor Lowen – 233 Wellington, commented on the positive impact of the Breton Downs Playground Initiative.


BOARD OF EDUCATION October 25, 2010 - DRAFT Page 2

Board Secretary’s Report - Communications to and from the Board Board Secretary, Ms. Trierweiler, reported that the Board received communication from:

Bruce Alan Block Kathy Nelson Douglas Vermeulen Brenda Pratt Tom Ainsworth Barbara Ludlow

High School Student Council President’s Report Mr. Kyle Seasly, Senior Class President, reported that Student Council raised $100 for Hearts of Gold. Homecoming week activities and dance concluded with 300 tickets sold this year, with more seniors at the dance. Students are working on preparations for the Holiday Arts & Craft Show. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION Student Semifinalists in the 2010 Merit Scholarship Competition (Enclosure #6) Mr. Fisher reported on the 2010 Merit Scholarship Competition, explaining that this is a test that is taken in the students’ junior year. The following EGR students submitted applications along with 14-15,000 applicants and scored in the top half of 1% of students in the nation: Henry Schneider, Ike Timkovich, and Laura Job were honored at tonight’s board meeting. First Reading of Revised Policy #7642 (Alternative Credit Options) (Enclosure #7) Ms. Fee introduced the recommended changes in Policy #7642. A discussion was held with questions and answers from the Board. ACTION ITEMS - CONSENT AGENDA Background: In order to save time during the meeting, we are using a Consent Agenda. Items in the Consent

Agenda include those that are routine or have been previously discussed by the Board of Education. Any Board Member may request to have any item removed for a separate discussion and vote.

Recommendation: Motion to approve the items in the Consent Agenda, Numbers 8 through 10. Approval of Minutes of REGULAR MEETING of 08/31/2010 (Enclosure #8) Approval of Payment of Bills for August 2010 (Enclosure #9) Approval of Payment of Bills for September (Enclosure #10) Mr. Edison moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 8 through 10. Ms. Trierweiler seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. OTHER ACTION ITEMS None. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Superintendent Student Enrollment Update – Dr. Shubel reported that enrollment numbers remained stable from last year. Fall pupil count for 2010 was 3,017; last year’s count was 3,012. The blended count for 2010 was 2,999; last year’s count was 2,098. The budgeted number of students was 2,965. Administration is pleased with our student numbers. Mr. Ellis commended staff for their efforts in balancing the class sizes and also reported on favorable enrollment numbers. Dr. Shubel announced that a New Teacher DVD is available on the EGR website and encouraged parents to view our newest additions to the teaching staff.


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Assistant Superintendent of Business State Funding - Mr. Philipps reported on the Federal EduJobs bill, the Retirement Contribution Rate, and State Tax Collections. A discussion was held with questions and answers from the Board. Mr. Philipps reported that the high school track resurfacing is complete. Mr. Philipps reported on the remaining bond funds - $400K remaining. In November, administration will present a proposal to spend down these funds. Items that have been suggested include science and instructional equipment needs, technology needs, and boiler needs. Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Curriculum Updates - Ms. Glowicki commended administrators on the success of the two Professional Development days at the beginning of the school year. Ms. Glowicki also reported on the number of applicants for the Hybrid World Language course where a lottery draw was necessary to assign students to these classes. She also commented on the online resources, Math and Science Implementation with full implementation at elementary. Ms. Glowicki reported on the Special Education Staff Retreat where 25 staff members were together and exchanged exciting ideas and changes to implement. Ms. Glowicki reported on Common Core and Standards, which 30 states have adopted. Board of Education Members’ Report Ms. Trierweiler reported that Senior Retreat was a success, as well as Healthy High. Mr. Edison reported that the Foundation’s grant cycle is in November, with a large amount of funds to be distributed to schools. Mr. Edison announced that the Distinguished Alumni and Community Service Awards Dinner will take place on November 15, 2010. Dr. Shubel reported that board members received an invitation to Lakeside’s ROAR 2010 event. Beth Milanowski, Lakeside PTA President, welcomed all board members to attend the auction on November 6, 2010. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Ellis announced that the next Board of Education meeting will be held on November 22, 2010. Mr. Ellis adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Stacy Trierweiler, Secretary East Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education * Minutes for this meeting will be available in the Superintendent’s Office at 2915 Hall St. SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

The phone number is 235-3535.

** If you plan to attend and have a special need and require accommodation to attend this meeting, please contact Dr. Sara M. Shubel, Superintendent, at 235-3535.

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