LINCOLN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

Place: Childs Elementary Cafeteria
Time: 7:00 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Kimberly A. Samuelson, President
Gregory J. Gurka, Vice President
James R. Paschal, Secretary*
Kenneth D. Goetz, Treasurer
Jeremy C. Keeney, Trustee
Jennifer LaBombarbe, Trustee
Jan S. Upston, Trustee
*Arrived at 7:10 p.m.
ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT
LINCOLN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 2008
Lynn Cleary, Superintendent
Sylvester Rowan, Executive Director for Human Resources
Cathy Secor, Director of Business Services
Vicki Coury, Technology Supervisor
John McGehee, High School Principal
John Dignan, High School Assistant Principal
OTHERS PRESENT
Samatha Hyder, Genevieve Cobbs, David Jenvy, Aaron Riser, Hannah Elliott, Ava
Myles, Aviva Neff, Heather Neff, Liz Williamson, Shelby Carpenter, Ibi Akinbola,
Opeyemi Akinbola, Kim Phelps, Robin Moore, Lloyd Ingram, Ian Dunlop, Kay Dunlop,
Sharon Miller, Mildred Williams-NAACP, Beth Boyle, Richard Oliver, Cheryl McKenzie,
Janet Bell, Christine Chie, Joanne Proudman, Dennis Villegas, Maria Tapia-Villegas,
Tanya Mitchell, D. Russell, Craig Brann, Chrysann McGregor, Greg Brown, Laurie
Price, Edgar Brown, Donna Moffett, Loverta Chamberlain, Patricia Miller, Tracy
Gamboe, Don Gamboe, Darrol Mackay, Karen & Roger Facer, Katie Moffett, Emily
Cobb, Leslie Wallen, Sherry Smith, Karen Cook, Barb Clock, Elke Tucker, Marcia
Cannon, Isobel Guck, Gretchen Guck, Tiffany Gillespie, Elizabeth Gillespie, Dawn
Gillespie, Roxanne Mayville, Scott Opfermann, Chad Opfermann, Deb Ross, Darlene
Bush, Kerri Reuter, Jim Harless, Kelli Ann Hume, Emily Gilstorff, Patrick Mackay,
Carolyn Rushing, Leslie Schwegler, Cheryl Waldenmyer, Jackie Shock, Sandy
Janowiak, Michelle Maskill, Hunter Wiles, Alexandria Sprout, Geri McClure, Julie
Hyder, Lauren Neumann, Michael Vargo, Katie Vargo, Dianne Vargo, Maria
Heningburg, Tim Riser, Kim Porter, Mary Tornquist, Linda Soper, Kimm Kenney,
Deisha Myles, Maggie Mitchell, Amy Getz, Monica Getz, Jennifer Czachorski, Dorcas
Aduroja, Bola Aduroja, Jessica Bible

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1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Samuelson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2.0 ROLL CALL
Roll call showed all Board members present, with the exception of Jim Paschal, who
arrived at 7:10 p.m.
3.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
A quorum was established.
4.0 PLEDGE TO FLAG
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Board and audience members.
5.0 ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
It was moved by Goetz and seconded by Gurka that we accept the agenda as
presented.
6.0 PRESENTATIONS
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0
Motion carried
6.1 Human Resources Presentation
Mr. Rowan offered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the role of the Human
Resources Department.
*Mr. Paschal arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Mr. Goetz requested additional data regarding legal issues and claims,
specifically volume as compared to prior years. Additional discussion of the
evaluation process and timeline followed. Ms. Cleary advised an update on
evaluations would be reported at the end of the school year.
6.2 Special Education Presentation
Mrs. Burkett gave an overview of the Special Education Department, including
performance to state indicators and board goals, enrollment, MME scores, and
the new student support structure implemented as a result of the revised
graduation requirements for students with disabilities. Discussion followed.

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6.3 Peer to Peer Presentation
Lincoln staff Greg Brown, Chrysann McGregor, and Jessica Bible presented
details of Peers Achieving Lifelong Success (PALS), a program that teaches
students about children with disabilities. Mr. Goetz requested a follow-up
presentation later in the school year. Ms. Cleary suggested that one of the
PALS mentors participate in the follow-up presentation.
7.0 SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
7.1 Superintendent's Report
Ms. Cleary:
thanked Ms. Shinavier, Mr. Nuzzo, and Mr. McGehee for attending the
South Arbor high school recruiting night;
reported she and several Lincoln administrators and faculty members will
be presenting at EMU regarding Project Lead the Way on Tuesday; and
clarified her recommendation to reduce the assistant band director position,
stating only the classroom portion of the position has been eliminated, not
the Schedule B funding for additional activities such as band camp,
parades, etc. She encouraged audience and staff to contact legislators to
express concern and solicit their help with school funding.
7.2 Executive Director for Human Resources’ Report
No report.
7.3 Director of Business Services' Report
7.3.1 October 2008 Student Enrollment Report
7.3.2 October 2008 Food Service Report
8.0 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Board members were provided with the October 2008 Student
Enrollment and Food Service Reports. Mrs. Secor noted the increase
of 41 students over the September enrollment report, stating they
would be included in the blended count later in school year.
Mrs. Secor also referred to the expense portion of the October
Financial Report, stating the increased expenses over theprevious
year were a result of three payrolls occurring in the month of October
2008.
Michelle Maskill expressed support for the band program.

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Sandy Janowiak thanked the Board and Superintendent for making the difficult
choices. She further acknowledged their efforts to generate additional revenue
with new initiatives such as ECA, MIAT, etc.
Mildred Williams requested a response to her letter presented in September
relative to the high school principal position. Ms. Cleary advised the letter was
returned undeliverable.
Kelly Hume expressed support for the band program and concern over the
misinformation surrounding the recommendation.
Dorcas Aduroja encouraged thorough research of all budget reduction
recommendations prior to presenting for Board action.
Amy Getz voiced support for the band program.
Robin Moore asked whether suggestions have been offered for continuing the
quality of the current band program if the second band director is cut. Ms. Cleary
encouraged her to contact her Tuesday morning.
Kerri Reuter expressed support for the position staffed by Tracy Gamboe.
Heather Neff expressed support for the band program.
Spencer Danehy urged the Board to reconsider eliminating the assistant band
director position.
Aviva Neff expressed support for the band program.
Jennifer Czachorski invited audience members to join the newly-formed grant
writing committee, whose purpose is to generate additional funding to support
district programs.
9.0 BOARD REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 Board Executive Committee Report
Chair Samuelson reported the Board Executive Committee met on
November 17.
9.2 Board Planning Committee Report
Chair Goetz reported on the items of discussion at the November 24 meeting of
the Board Planning Committee, which included the focus areas of the Planning
Committee, policy update requirements, and areas of importance not covered
by district goals. He asked Board members to contact him or any committee
member with input on proposed or revised policies or areas outside of the five
district goals.

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9.3 Board Performance Committee Report
Chair Paschal advised he anticipates the Board Performance Committee will
meet next week.
9.4 Reports/Correspondence
10.0 NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Samuelson acknowledged and congratulated high school student Shelby
Carpenter for being chosen to represent Ypsilanti in the Michigan Junior Miss
Scholarship Program.
Mr. Keeney advised the topic of discussion at the upcoming WASB Roundtable
will be lobbying.
Mrs. Samuelson reported that she and Mr. Gurka met with Board members of
the Ypsilanti and Willow Run districts to discuss how the three districts might
consolidate services.
10.1 LEA Tentative Agreement
Board members were provided with the terms of a tentative agreement with the
LEA as follows:
2008-2009
• 0% Increase
• MESSA Health Care 10/20 with no additional reimbursement effective
December 31, 2008
2009-2010
• Wage Opener
2010-2011
• Wage Opener
Contract language that has tentatively been approved includes the following:
• Exchange a sick day for additional personal day
• Access to all relevant curriculum materials
• Special pay plan for severance/retirement payouts
• One staff meeting per quarter for grade-level meetings
• Balanced class language clarification
• Language clean-up for homebound/homebased teacher pay
• Split class language to work cooperatively
• Notification if additional time is needed for counselors to work
• Accountability for absences on professional development days
• Department input on teaching assignments at high school
• Timely notification if pay is adjusted up or down

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It was moved by Goetz and seconded by Keeney that we approve the 2008-
2011 tentative agreement with the Lincoln Education Association as
recommended.
Ms. Cleary acknowledged and thanked LEA membership for considering the
financial difficulties of the district during the negotiation process.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
10.2 Childs Sign Proposal
Board members were provided with a proposal from the Childs PTO to re-face
the existing sign with one that can be used for announcements. Discussion
followed. Board action was deferred to a subsequent meeting.
10.3 Childs Transportation 2009-2010
Ms. Cleary requested Board discussion regarding the possibility of eliminating
transportation to Childs beginning next year since Bemis Road is now paved.
She advised the approximate cost for maintaining transportation is $42K for
employee costs only. She acknowledged it would be necessary to increase the
number of crossing guards on Bemis Road and within the neighborhoods,
possibly utilizing grant funds. Further, students attending Childs through the
lotto would be given the option of transferring to campus or providing their own
transportation.
Mr. Goetz reiterated prior concerns and considerations that must be addressed
before transportation is eliminated. Mrs. Upston requested information on the
anticipated cost for crossing guards. Mr. Paschal suggested additional
consideration of walking route maintenance and the liability to the district.
Ms. Cleary advised she would discuss these items when she next meets with
Childs parents.
There was consensus to authorize further investigation. Board members were
asked to contact Ms. Cleary with questions.
10.4 Childs Security Cameras
Board members were provided with a quote from IDN Hardware Sales in the
amount of $11,800 for the purchase of security cameras at Childs Elementary
utilizing bond funds. Ms. Cleary additionally recommended approval of the
alternate, which would allow for future expansion in the interior of the building.
She advised the system is currently used at the middle school and there are no
monitoring fees. Discussion followed. Board action was deferred to a
subsequent meeting.

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10.5 High School Security Cameras
11.0 OLD BUSINESS
Ms. Cleary referred to prior Board discussion relative to security cameras at the
high school. She suggested the purchase of a system similar to the one at
Childs and the middle school that would require no monthly fees for monitoring.
She further advised that the Board previously designated bond funds for this
purpose; however, bids were never presented for approval.
Mrs. Samuelson advised Board action will be requested at a subsequent
meeting.
11.1 Minutes of Previous Meetings
11.1.1 November 10, 2008 Board Meeting
11.1.2 November 10, 2008 Closed Session
Board members were provided with the minutes of the November 10,
2008 Board meeting and closed session.
It was moved by Goetz and seconded by Gurka that we approve the
minutes of the November 10, 2008 Board meeting and closed session
as presented.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
11.2 Drama Department Trip Proposal
Board members were provided with a proposal for drama students to attend the
Mid-Michigan Theatre Festival at the November 10, 2008 Board meeting.
It was moved by Keeney and seconded by Goetz that we approve the trip
proposal for drama students to attend the Mid-Michigan Theatre Festival in
January as presented. Mr. McGehee offered support for the trip in the absence
of trip sponsors.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried

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11.3 Co-Op Hockey
Board members were provided with a proposal to form a co-op hockey team
with Milan Schools for the 2009 season at the November 10, 2008 Board
meeting.
It was moved by Keeney and seconded by Goetz that we approve the proposal
to form a co-op hockey team with Milan Schools for the 2009 season as
recommended.
11.4 Bond Expenditures
11.4.1 Whiteboards
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
Board members were provided with a recommendation to purchase
48 4’ X 8’ magnetic whiteboards for Brick Elementary at the
November 10, 2008 meeting.
It was moved by Keeney and seconded by Goetz that we utilize bond
funds to purchase 48 4’ X 8’ magnetic whiteboards for Brick
Elementary in the amount of $10,488 as recommended. Ms. Cleary
confirmed the expense will be taken from bond funds.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
11.4.2 Audio Enhancement Systems
Board members were provided with a recommendation to purchase
12 audio enhancement systems for fourth grade classrooms districtwide
at the November 10, 2008 meeting.
It was moved by Gurka and seconded by Keeney that we utilize bond
funds to purchase 12 Achiever Pal audio enhancement systems in the
amount of $16,020 as recommended.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried

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11.4.3 Dugouts
Board members were provided with a recommendation for
improvements to the softball/baseball fields at the November 10, 2008
meeting.
It was moved by Keeney and seconded by Paschal that we utilize
bond funds to install dugouts and fencing and grade and level fields in
an amount not to exceed $40,000 as recommended. Discussion
followed.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
11.5 School of Choice-Second Semester
Ms. Cleary shared her recommendation that we re-open School of Choice with
unlimited openings for the second semester.
It was moved by Keeney and seconded by Goetz that we opt in to Schools of
Choice for the second semester under Sections 105 and 105c with unlimited
openings as recommended.
11.6 Budget Reductions
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
Board members were provided with recommended budget reductions at the
November 10, 2008 Board meeting. Ms. Cleary explained revisions to her
original recommendation, including maintaining the sixth grade band class as a
part of the assignment and revising the title “payroll clerk” to “payroll/benefits
disbursement specialist”.
It was moved by Goetz and seconded by Gurka that we approve the amended
budget reductions as presented.
Ms. Cleary advised that while the sixth grade band class will not be reduced, it
will be necessary to reduce a sixth grade general music class. Only the two
team-taught classes at the high school and middle school would be impacted.
She further recommended delaying the reduction of the payroll/benefits
disbursement specialist until 2009-2010 to allow adequate time for the WISD to
implement a paperless payroll. She shared the estimated annual cost for
paperless payroll was $4,971, with an additional $825 for tech support. She
further advised she has asked the WISD to provide a quote for outsourcing all
Business Office functions to determine whether it would be cost effective.

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Additional discussion and Board input followed. Mrs. Samuelson expressed
disappointment over the displays of unprofessional behavior witnessed during
this process and apologized to parents and students for the misinformation
they received, especially when instructional time was utilized to do so.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
11.7 Annual Summer Tax Resolution
Board members were provided with the summer tax resolution at the November
10, 2008 Board meeting.
It was moved by Goetz and seconded by Upston that we approve the Annual
Summer Tax Resolution as presented.
11.8 Budget Amendment
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
Board members were provided with amendments to the 2008-2009 budgets at
the November 10, 2008 meeting. I recommend approval as presented.
It was moved by Paschal and seconded by LaBombarbe that we approve the
amendments to the 2008-2009 budgets as presented.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
11.9 October 1-31, 2008 Check Register
Board members were provided with the October 1-31, 2008 check register in
the amount of $2,261,211.01.

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It was moved by Goetz and seconded by Gurka that we approve the
October 1-31, 2008 check register in the amount of $2,261,211.01 as
presented.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
11.10 October 2008 Financial Report
Board members were provided with the October 2008 financial report.
It was moved by Keeney and seconded by Goetz that we approve the October
2008 financial report as presented.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
11.11 Personnel Transaction Summary
12.0 CLOSED SESSION
Board members were provided with the November 24, 2008 Personnel
Transactions Summary, which listed:
NAME POSITION/BUILDING STATUS
Emmy Baker Teacher-HS Unpaid Educational Leave
Andrea Ayotte Teacher-HS FMLA
Richard Oliver Afternoon Custodian-HS Transfer
Joshua Salley Day Custodian-BH Transfer
It was moved by Keeney and seconded by Upston that we approve the
November 24, 2008 Personnel Transactions Summary as presented.
Ayes: 7
Nays: 0
Motion carried
12.1 Informal Superintendent Evaluation
It was moved by Goetz and seconded by Paschal that pursuant to Section 8(a)
of the Open Meetings Act, we enter closed session for the purpose of
conducting the informal superintendent evaluation, not to return to open
session. A roll call vote was taken.

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13.0 ADJOURNMENT
Ayes: 7 Upston, Goetz, Gurka, Keeney,
LaBombarbe, Paschal, Samuelson
Nays: 0
Motion carried
Mrs. Samuelson declared the meeting adjourned to closed session at 9:05 p.m.