Gwinn, Michigan - The regular meeting of the Board of Education, Gwinn Area Community Schools, will be held on Monday, February 20, 2012 in the Gwinn High School Library.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:  6:30 P.M.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Student of the Month
i. Gwinn Middle School
ii. Gwinn High School
5. Public Comment
6. Financial Report
a. Presentation of Claims
b. Financial Report
c. 2011-12 Budget Amendment
7. Committee Reports
a. Curriculum Committee
b. SEHAC Committee
c. Athletic Committee
8. Superintendent’s Report
a. District News
b. Board Update
c. Correspondence
9. Information
a. Principal’s Week
b. 2011-12 Teacher of the Year – Connie Sather
c. Presentation by Heather Hollands and Amy Laitinen – Holocaust Educators Network trip to Poland and Israel
d. SPED Update
10. New Business – Action
a. Set Special Board Meeting to Elect Board Officers
b. Resolution to Amend Board Policy to Change Board Member’s Term of Office
c. Wells Twsp. Transportation Services Agreement
d. MASB Data-Driven Strategic Planning
e. Approve Superintendent Evaluation Tool
f. Spanish Club 5K & 10K Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser
g. Approve Bid to Purchase Freezer
h. Request for Board Approved Travel
1. CADD Trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
i. Personnel
1. Resignation
i. Rebecca Crouse – LRE paraprofessional, KI Sawyer Elementary School,  effective date of resignation – January 25, 2012
j. Gifts & Donations
1. Donors Choose
a. $2,003.79 in various classroom supplies for Shannon Ruiz’s English and French classes at GHS
b. $789.01 in various classroom supplies for Amy Laitinen’s creative writing class at GHS
2. Negaunee Elks Lodge – dictionaries for each 3rd grade student, teacher, the office and library at Gilbert Elementary School
11. Adjourn

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the Gwinn Area Community School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.  There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated on the agenda.

Gwinn, Michigan -

Gilbert Elementary and K.I. Sawyer Elementary

Tuesday, February 21 (Full day of school for students)

Evening Conferences held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 22 (Full day of school for students)

Evening Conferences held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 23 (NO school for students)

Professional Development activities will be held in the morning.

Afternoon Conferences held from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Gwinn Middle School

Tuesday, February 21 (Full day of school for students)

Evening Conferences held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Wednesday, February 22 (Full day of school for students)

Evening Conferences held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 23 (NO school for students)

Professional Development activities will be held in the morning.

Afternoon Conferences held from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Gwinn High School

Tuesday, February 21 (Full day of school for students)

Evening Conferences held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 22 (Full day of school for students)

Evening Conferences held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 23 (NO school for students)

Professional Development activities will be held in the morning.

Afternoon Conferences held from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

School will not be in session on Thursday, February 23^thor Friday, February 24^th.

Ishpeming, Michigan - The 125th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at Suicide Hill Ski Bowl. Trial rounds start at 6pm EST with competition jumping to follow. The tournament is hosted by the
Ishpeming Ski Club and Range Bank.

Admission is per person and buttons can be purchased for $10 in advance or $15 at the gate and are available now at Range Bank branch offices, ski club members and several local businesses. Kids 12-years-old and under are free.

Buttons are available in Ishpeming: Greater Ishpeming Neguanee Chamber  of Commerce, Wilderness Sports, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, Elaine’s Place, Jasper Ridge Brewery, Jubilee Foods, Congress Pizza, Bucks Restaurant, Lofaro’s Food Market; Negaunee: Super One Foods; Marquette: Down Wind Sports, Sports Rack; at Range Bank Branches in Marquette and Negaunee; or from Ishpeming Ski Club members.

Spectators can keep warm by the bon fire as international and U.S. ski jumpers compete in the U.S. Cup Ski Jumping Series. After the jumping concludes spectators will be treated to a fireworks show to celebrate this historic event.

For more information contact the Ishpeming Ski Club at 906.204.0520 or e-mail president@ishskiclub.com. Also information can be found on Facebook, search for Ishpeming Ski Club.

Schedule of Events:

Ski Jumpers/Winter Sports Celebration Parade, February 7, 5:30-6:00
Main Street, Ishpeming Enter your business/organization into the parade (call GINCC for details, 486-1111) or come as a spectator and help us honor the
athletes and the longest running tournament in the United States!
After the parade be sure to join us for the dinner at the Elk’s!

Community Spaghetti Dinner, February 7, 6:00-8:00pm
Elk’s Lodge, Lakeshore Drive, Ishpeming Meet the skiers, enjoy a great meal, and meet the ski jumpers!  Tickets at the door: $7, adults. $5, kids 6-12. Free, 5 and under

125th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament Wednesday, February 8, 6:00pm
Competition starts at 6:00, fireworks are set to go off around 8:30pm
Button price: $10 advance, $15 at the gate, kids 12 and under are FREE!

Marquette, MI – Northern Michigan University’s financial aid office will remain open later on Wednesday evenings in February to assist area high school students and their families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

The FAFSA should be filed by March 1 for maximum aid consideration and to ensure that a student’s aid is finalized before fall 2012 tuition is due.

The NMU financial aid office will hold extended hours from 5-7 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. It is located in 2107 C.B. Hedgcock. For more information, contact fao@nmu.edu or 906-227-2327. Families are also invited to schedule an appointment.

Ali Stark, installer at McCabe’s Quality Flooring, age 26, died December 29, 2011 due to injuries brought on by an automobile accident on Glass’s Curve on M-553 in Sands Township.

Ali was an extremely hard worker and an over all remarkable individual. He excelled in both academics and music. He was a devoted husband and an extremely loving father. His wife, Tricia, and six month old daughter, River, were his world and he did everything in his power to protect them.

In order to insure his daughter’s future, an educational savings fund is being created in her name. This will help support the family during this difficult time. Checks can be made out to Edward Jones and dropped off or mailed to McCabe’s Flooring in Genesee Street in Marquette. You can also contact Doug Gordan at Edward Jones office.

“We at McCabe’s feel that is important to secure River’s future in any way possible. This Educational savings fund will be a huge assistance to River and her family.” said Bill McCabe Jr.

Educational Savings Fund Established

Gwinn – 01/19/12 – Ron Glodoski, author, speaker and entrepreneur will be delivering his presentation outlining the pressures and social challenges of today’s youth on Thursday, February 2nd at 7 p.m. at the Gwinn Middle and High School Cafetorium. Glodoski, a national expert on bulling, resiliency and substance abuses; is the  well known author of How to be a Successful Criminal:The Real Deal on Crime, Drugs and Easy Money.
Ron challenges kids to believe in the value of their own lives, and the importance of respecting themselves and others. Come hear Ron’s compelling story and and life changing message of hope and encouragement. He has delivered his his message in 43 states and 5 countries. Powerful, hard-hitting, Ron’s compelling presentations go beyond the classroom, and provide his audiences a unique opportunity to see the world through the eyes of our youth.
For more information on Ron’s programs and books, visit his website, www.ronglodoski.com