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EAST GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Kent County, Michigan

SPECIAL 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.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 7:30 a.m.

AGENDA

1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Acknowledgment of Guests 3. Public Comments

PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION 4. Recognition of Teacher and Staff Appreciation: May 2-6, 2016 – Dr. Shubel

5. Proposed IB Music – Jeanne Glowicki (Enclosure #5) 6. Proposed STEM Robotics Elective – Jeanne Glowicki (Enclosure #6)

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 7 through 9.

7. Approval of Minutes of REGULAR Meeting of 3/14/2016 (Enclosure #7) 8. Approval of Payment of Bills – March 2016 (Enclosure #8) 9. Acceptance of Grants from the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation (Enclosure #9)

CLOSED SESSION Michigan Open Meetings Act, MCLA 15.268, Sec. 8(a)

10. Closed Session for Superintendent’s End-Year Evaluation

Roll Call Vote required 11. Return to Open Session

Any other matters that come before the Board

REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 19, 2016 Page 2

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

12. Superintendent School Board Candidate Filing

13. Assistant Supt. of Business

14. Assistant Supt. of Instruction 15. Board Member Reports Communications Committee - Milanowski Facilities Committee - Bernecker Finance Committee – Bernecker Joint Facilities Committee - Wolford Legislative Liaison Committee - Welch Personnel Committee - Wolford Policy Review Committee – Wolford

Liaisons EGR Schools Foundation - Milanowski Community Action Council – Hessler PTO Council – Wolford Parks & Recreation – Hessler Superintendent’s Advisory Council (SAC) – Coles Leadership & Youth Development (LYD) – Milanowski Parent Advocates for Special Education (PASE) – Bernecker

16. 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 – 04/15/2016

IB Diploma Programme Subject Outline

Group 6: Arts (Music)

School Name: East Grand Rapids High School

School Code: 049221

Name of the DP Subject: IB Music

Level: SL

Name of Teacher Who Completed this Outline: Mark Wells

Date of IB Training: October 10-13, 2015

Name of Workshop: Category 1 & 2 Music

Date when Outline was Completed: March 2016

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YEAR 1 - Semester 1

Week 1.1 Week 1.2 Week 1.3 Week 1.4 Week 1.5 Week 1.6 Week 1.7 Week 1.8 Week 1.9

MUSIC THEORY

- Basic Notation- Review Clefs- Key Signatures- Musical Terms and Symbols

- Scales- Circle of 5ths- I and V chords- Key Signature review

- Scale Review / Circle of 5ths- Basic Rhythms- Key Signatures review- Roman Numeral Analysis- Interval Introduction

- Triads and Inversions- Time Signatures

- Review Triads and Inversions

- Chords: Major + Minor in different keys

- Chords: Major and Minor review- Chords: Augmented, Diminished

MUSIC HISTORY (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) - Renaissance Period

LISTENING EXAMPLES / SCORE ANALYSIS

- Nursery rhymes / campfire songs which demonstrate tonic and dominant

- Take 5, Brubeck- Rush

EAR TRAINING (None at this time) (None at this time) - Intervals: Basic, 1 note after another - Identify intervals - Identify intervals - Identify intervals - Identify intervals - Identify intervals - Identify intervals

DICTATION - Very simple melodic dictation

- Very simple melodic dictation

- Simple melodic / rhythmic dictation







ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

- Students spend time getting familiar with musictheory.net

- Students need to get a broad understanding of the order of musical periods - Renaissance, Classical, Romantic, etc...

- Musictheory.net - interval practice


- Musictheory.net triad lessons, interval review




- Musictheory.net review all previous concepts

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

- Show students examples from previous years' Music Perception papers

MUSIC THEORY

MUSIC HISTORY


EAR TRAINING

DICTATION

ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

YEAR 1 - Semester 1


- Chromatic Scale - Triad Review- Chord Review

- Binary Form- Ternary Form

- Four Part Writing - Review Form

- Renaissance Period - Renaissance Period - Renaissance Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period

- Melodic and rhythmic dictation


















- Show "Marsalis on Music" Form Video

YEAR 1 - Semester 2


MUSIC THEORY Cadences - Seven Chords - Non-Harmonic Tones

MUSIC HISTORY - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period


EAR TRAINING -Tonic/Dominant Relationship

-Tonic/Dominant Relationship








DICTATION - Melodic and rhythmic dictation









ASSIGNMENT GIVEN - Musictheory.net review all previous concepts









INSTRUCTOR NOTES

MUSIC THEORY

MUSIC HISTORY


EAR TRAINING

DICTATION

ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

YEAR 1 - Semester 2


- Harmonization of Melodic Line

- Sonata Allegro Form - Rhondo Form

- Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period

-Tonic/Sub Dominant/Dominant Relationship



























YEAR 2 - Semester 1


MUSIC THEORY - Secondary Dominants - Secondary Dominants - Secondary Dominants - Secondary Dominants - Secondary Dominants - Secondary Dominants

MUSIC HISTORY - Romantic Period - Romantic Period - Romantic Period - Romantic Period - Romantic Period - Romantic Period - 20th Century - 20th Century - 20th Century


EAR TRAINING- Review Tonic/Sub Dominant/Dominant Relationship

- Review Tonic/Sub Dominant/Dominant Relationship





- Emphasis on written demonstration of aural identification












ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

MUSIC THEORY

MUSIC HISTORY


EAR TRAINING

DICTATION

ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

YEAR 2 - Semester 1


- 20th Century - 20th Century - 20th Century - Jazz / Pop- 20 Century

- Jazz / Pop- 20 Century























YEAR 2 - Semester 2


MUSIC THEORY - Whole Tone Scale- Non-Western Theory

- Whole Tone Scale- Non-Western Theory



- 20th/21st Century Methods




MUSIC HISTORY - Non-Western Music - Non-Western Music - Non-Western Music - Non-Western Music - Non-Western Music - Non-Western Music - Review all Periods - Exam Prep

- Review all Periods - Exam Prep



EAR TRAINING- Emphasis on written demonstration of aural identification









DICTATION- Emphasis on written demonstration of aural identification









ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

MUSIC THEORY

MUSIC HISTORY


EAR TRAINING

DICTATION

ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

YEAR 2 - Semester 2





























East Grand Rapids Public Schools

New Course Proposal April 2016 Course Title: STEMakerspace Stem Innovation and Making

Building Level: East Grand Rapids Middle School

Length: One semester (offered twice a year)

Grade Level: 8th Grade

Prerequisite: None

Class Size: Recommended 30 or under

Course Description:

Students will begin to explore the “maker movement” and will learn how to design, create, and tinker with various projects and applications. Using the Innovation Lab, a true makerspace environment, students will learn how to code, use a 3D printer, build robots, create apps, learn how to program using Raspberry Pi and Arduino, and build various devices from scratch.

Rationale:

East Grand Rapids Middle School continues to focus on innovative and unique learning opportunities for student learning and achievement. The Engage 1:1 program is in its third year of existence and our students continue to thrive when participating in new, innovative, hands-on experiences. Incorporating a “Maker” elective into the Middle School will continue this momentum and push student in directions that have not been possible before.

The maker movement focuses on giving students more ownership into their work. It allows them to take creation and production of a product into their own hands. Instead of using a pre-made model, making allows the students to learn how to design and create their own models. This philosophy draws on one of our student’s greatest strengths, their imagination.

Materials & Budget:

No additional funds are needed at this time and no additional staffing will be needed as this will replace a current elective at the Middle School. A foundation grant has been submitted for start-up and yearly costs. The building budget will be responsible for additional resources.

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


REGULAR MEETING of the East Grand Rapids Board of Education James E. Morse Administration Center at Woodcliff 2915 Hall Street SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Monday, March 14, 2016

MINUTES

The REGULAR MEETING of the East Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education, Kent County, Michigan, was held on Monday,

March 14, 2016, in the Community Board Room of the James E. Morse Administration Center at Woodcliff, 2915 Hall Street SE,

East Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Present: Robert Wolford, Elizabeth Welch, Natalie Bernecker, Michelle Rabideau, Mark Hessler, Brian Coles

Absent: Beth Milanowski

Administration: Dr. Shubel, Jeanne Glowicki, Kevin Philipps, Doug Jenkins, Steve Wojciechowski, Tim Johnston,

Craig Weigel, Anthony Morey, Caroline Breault-Cannon

Meeting Called to Order President Wolford called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Acknowledgment of Guests – None

Public Comments – None

Board Secretary’s Report: Communications to and from the Board The board received a Thank You from Andrea Haidle, former EGRPS board member, for the reception/information session that was held in February for former board members.

High School Student Council President’s Report – Steve Wojciechowski, High School Assistant Principal, reported that students are preparing for prom and graduation.

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 6-7. Approval of Minutes of REGULAR Meeting of 2/22/2016 (Enclosure #6) Approval of Payment of Bills – February 2016 (Enclosure #7)

Member Milanowski arrived at 6:03 p.m.

Member Welch moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 6-7. Member Hessler seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

OTHER ACTION ITEMS

Approval of Numbers for the 2016-2017 Schools of Choice Program – Dr. Shubel (Enclosure #8) Background: East Grand Rapids Public Schools has participated in the Kent Intermediate School District Collaborative Schools of

Choice Program since its inception in the 1996-97 school year. The Finance Committee and Superintendent are

recommending that we accept 24 students through the 2016-2017 Kent ISD Collaborative Schools of Choice Program.

Recommendation: Motion to accept 24 students through the 2016-2017 Kent ISD Collaborative Schools of Choice Program.

Dr. Shubel reviewed the Schools of Choice process and how recommended numbers are determined. A discussion was held among the board.

Member Coles moved to accept 24 students through the 2016-2017 Kent ISD Collaborative Schools of Choice Program. Member Rabideau seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

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Approval of Authority to Enter Into Agreement for Sale of Cell Tower Leases of Ground Space (Enclosure #9) Background: Administration has been working with a site management company interested in purchasing three ground leases the

district owns related to the cell tower at the high school. In exchange for the rights to the leases, Unison Site

Management will make a one-time payment of $726,942. Unison would then receive the annual rent payments from the

cellular providers going forward. The Finance Committee has discussed the proposed sale and recommends granting

administration the authority to enter into an agreement with Unison.

Recommendation: Motion to approve to authorize the administration to enter into an agreement with Unison Site Management to sell three

ground spaces leases for a one-time payment of $726,942 as recommended by the Finance Committee and

Superintendent.

Kevin Philipps, Assistant Superintendent of Business, provided an overview of the sale of the cell tower leases as discussed in previous

board meetings and Finance Committee meetings. He is recommending that the board authorize the administration to enter into an agreement

with Unison Site Management to sell three ground spaces leases for a one-time payment of $726,942 as presented. A discussion was held

among the board.

Member Bernecker moved to authorize the administration to enter into an agreement with Unison Site Management to sell three ground

space leases for a one-time payment of $726,942 as recommended by the Finance Committee and Superintendent. Member Hessler seconded

the motion. Motion passes 7-0.

Approval of Resolution to Provide Authority to Advance Refund 2007 and 2008 Bonds – Kevin Philipps (Enclosure #10) Background: The district has an opportunity to lower interest costs on its 2007 and 2008 Bonds through an advance refunding of

those bonds. The 2007 and 2008 Bonds have 10 year call provisions, but the district can issue new bonds and place

those bonds into an escrow account until the proceeds are used to retire the 2007 Bonds in 2017, and the 2008 Bonds in

2018. The reduction in interest on the new bonds is projected to exceed the costs of carrying two sets of bonds for 1-2

years. The first step in the process of refunding bonds is for the Board of Education to support a resolution authorizing

the Administration to move forward and execute the refunding of the bonds. The resolution does not obligate the Board

to refund the bonds, and administration will work with the Finance Committee up until the date of sale to communicate

projected savings and whether the district should move forward with the refunding. The Finance Committee has

discussed the proposed resolution and recommends approval of the resolution.

Recommendation: Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the administration to enter into a refunding of the 2007 and 2008 Bonds as

recommended by the Finance Committee and Superintendent.

Kevin Philipps provided background information on the potential opportunity to refund the 2007 and 2008 bonds with the reduction in interest rates. Locking in at a lower interest rate could result in projected savings of 8-11% of present value, approximately $900,000 to $1.1 million in savings if bonds are refunded. Philipps recommends approval of the resolution as presented. A discussion was held among the board.

Member Wolford moved to approve the resolution authorizing the administration to enter into a refunding of the 2007 and 2008 Bonds as recommended by the Finance Committee and Superintendent. Member Rabideau seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

Approval of Wireless RFP Bid – Kevin Philipps (Enclosure #11) Background: A component of the technology plan from the 2014 Bond was to upgrade and increase district wireless capabilities. The

Technology team requested and received bids for wireless networking equipment and cabling required to support the

wireless equipment. After reviewing the bids for accuracy and completeness, administration recommends accepting the

low bids for both categories. Administration proposes accepting CDWG/Extreme Networks wireless networking

equipment bid in the amount of $228,346.13, and Parkway Electric’s cabling bid in the amount of $115,354.00. The

two proposed bids total $343,700.13. The Facilities Committee has reviewed the submitted bids and recommends

accepting the bids as presented.

Recommendation: Motion to accept the wireless equipment bids in the amount of $343,700.13 as presented.

Kevin Philipps reported that, as part of the 2014 technology bond issue, wireless networking and supporting cabling updates are recommended in order to have the most powerful system we can have for the next few years before we need to refresh again. The district received bids, and the recommendation is to take the lowest bids in each category; one is a previous vendor that the district was pleased with on installation of our wired networking. The work will take place this summer. Philipps recommends that the board accept the bids as presented. A discussion was held among the board. Member Hessler moved to accept the wireless equipment bids in the amount of $343,700.13 as presented. Member Milanowski seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.



Superintendent Dr. Shubel reported that the district submitted a letter to the State Superintendent requesting a waiver from the Kent County Common Calendar adopted at the county level in February 2016. Due to the district’s 3-year contract which was ratified in August 2015, ending in June 2018, a waiver is necessary to allow for the district to follow the calendar dates that are not aligned with the Kent County Common Calendar for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. An approved waiver from the state would allow EGRPS to continue with our December Holiday Breaks as published through the end of our contract, June 2018. Dr. Shubel shared that she will notify the board of the state’s decision.

Dr. Shubel also shared that the initial Post-Labor Day start date waiver submitted by all Kent County districts for the 2016-2017 school year was withdrawn. A discussion was held among the board.

Dr. Shubel announced the five teachers who elected to participle in the Early Resignation Incentive: Marti Chardon - Breton Downs 3rd Grade Teacher Nancy Gallavin - Wealthy Reading Specialist Laurie Potter - Middle School Science Teacher Paulette Karatsinides - High School Spanish Teacher Jennie Frazier - High School Spanish Teacher

Dr. Shubel will send an email to all teachers informing them of the potential openings created by these resignations.

Assistant Supt. of Business

None

Assistant Supt. of Instruction Jeanne Glowicki reported on Summer Learning to be held in June offering 25 classes with approximately 100 staff members participating in classes. She also shared that professional development hours are offered in August prior to the start of school and throughout the school year, with 20 designated hours and 10 differentiated hours per staff member.

Board Member Reports Communications Committee – No reports. Facilities Committee – No reports. Finance Committee – No reports. Joint Facilities Committee – No reports; Lake Drive Construction Project was discussed. Legislative Liaison Committee – Member Welch reported that the committee is preparing for the Town Hall Meeting on March 23. Personnel Committee – No reports. Policy Review Committee – No reports.

Liaisons EGR Schools Foundation – Member Milanowski announced that the annual Hurrah! fundraiser was held on Saturday, March 12. The EGRNow! campaign is underway. Community Action Council – Member Hessler met with Kim Rossi and discussed the topics being discussed with parents on substance abuse and addiction. PTO Council – President Wolford reported that a meeting was held at Breton Downs. Parks & Recreation – No reports. Superintendent’s Advisory Council (SAC) – Member Coles reported that SAC met last week where Michelle Kirk, Lakeside 1st Grade Teacher, presented on Writing Coaches. Leadership & Youth Development (LYD) – No reports. Parent Advocates for Special Education (PASE) – Member Bernecker reported that she is attending a meeting this evening.

The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

President Wolford adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Beth Milanowski, 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. jmm 3/15/2016

BUSINESS OFFICE

MEMORANDUM

Date: April 19, 2016

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

From: Kevin D. Philipps, Assistant Superintendent of Business

Subject: March 2016 Payment of Bills

APPROVE March General Fund (11) – check #125124 through check #125214 in the total amount of $681,526.95. Check #125160 and #125198 were voided.

APPROVE March Athletic Fund (21) – check #14880 through check #21182 in the amount of $14,927.94. Check #21140 was voided.

APPROVE March Sinking Fund (41) – check #507 through check #508 in the total amount of $3,958.33.

APPROVE March Capital Projects 2014 (43) – check #238 through check #243 in the amount of $119,607.44.

APPROVE March Student Activity Fund (61) – check #24858 through check #24911 in the total amount of $34,802.02. Check #24872 was voided.

APPROVE March Joint Facilities Fund – no checks this month.

APPROVE March Debt Retirement – no checks this month.

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East Grand Rapids Public Schools

New Course Proposal April 2016 Course Title: STEMakerspace Stem Innovation and Making

Building Level: East Grand Rapids Middle School

Length: One semester (offered twice a year)

Grade Level: 8th Grade

Prerequisite: None

Class Size: Recommended 30 or under

Course Description:

Students will begin to explore the “maker movement” and will learn how to design, create, and tinker with various projects and applications. Using the Innovation Lab, a true makerspace environment, students will learn how to code, use a 3D printer, build robots, create apps, learn how to program using Raspberry Pi and Arduino, and build various devices from scratch.

Rationale:

East Grand Rapids Middle School continues to focus on innovative and unique learning opportunities for student learning and achievement. The Engage 1:1 program is in its third year of existence and our students continue to thrive when participating in new, innovative, hands-on experiences. Incorporating a “Maker” elective into the Middle School will continue this momentum and push student in directions that have not been possible before.

The maker movement focuses on giving students more ownership into their work. It allows them to take creation and production of a product into their own hands. Instead of using a pre-made model, making allows the students to learn how to design and create their own models. This philosophy draws on one of our student’s greatest strengths, their imagination.

Materials & Budget:

No additional funds are needed at this time and no additional staffing will be needed as this will replace a current elective at the Middle School. A foundation grant has been submitted for start-up and yearly costs. The building budget will be responsible for additional resources.

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


REGULAR MEETING of the East Grand Rapids Board of Education James E. Morse Administration Center at Woodcliff 2915 Hall Street SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Monday, March 14, 2016

MINUTES

The REGULAR MEETING of the East Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education, Kent County, Michigan, was held on Monday,

March 14, 2016, in the Community Board Room of the James E. Morse Administration Center at Woodcliff, 2915 Hall Street SE,

East Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Present: Robert Wolford, Elizabeth Welch, Natalie Bernecker, Michelle Rabideau, Mark Hessler, Brian Coles

Absent: Beth Milanowski

Administration: Dr. Shubel, Jeanne Glowicki, Kevin Philipps, Doug Jenkins, Steve Wojciechowski, Tim Johnston,

Craig Weigel, Anthony Morey, Caroline Breault-Cannon

Meeting Called to Order President Wolford called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Acknowledgment of Guests – None

Public Comments – None

Board Secretary’s Report: Communications to and from the Board The board received a Thank You from Andrea Haidle, former EGRPS board member, for the reception/information session that was held in February for former board members.

High School Student Council President’s Report – Steve Wojciechowski, High School Assistant Principal, reported that students are preparing for prom and graduation.

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 6-7. Approval of Minutes of REGULAR Meeting of 2/22/2016 (Enclosure #6) Approval of Payment of Bills – February 2016 (Enclosure #7)

Member Milanowski arrived at 6:03 p.m.

Member Welch moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 6-7. Member Hessler seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

OTHER ACTION ITEMS

Approval of Numbers for the 2016-2017 Schools of Choice Program – Dr. Shubel (Enclosure #8) Background: East Grand Rapids Public Schools has participated in the Kent Intermediate School District Collaborative Schools of

Choice Program since its inception in the 1996-97 school year. The Finance Committee and Superintendent are

recommending that we accept 24 students through the 2016-2017 Kent ISD Collaborative Schools of Choice Program.

Recommendation: Motion to accept 24 students through the 2016-2017 Kent ISD Collaborative Schools of Choice Program.

Dr. Shubel reviewed the Schools of Choice process and how recommended numbers are determined. A discussion was held among the board.

Member Coles moved to accept 24 students through the 2016-2017 Kent ISD Collaborative Schools of Choice Program. Member Rabideau seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

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Approval of Authority to Enter Into Agreement for Sale of Cell Tower Leases of Ground Space (Enclosure #9) Background: Administration has been working with a site management company interested in purchasing three ground leases the

district owns related to the cell tower at the high school. In exchange for the rights to the leases, Unison Site

Management will make a one-time payment of $726,942. Unison would then receive the annual rent payments from the

cellular providers going forward. The Finance Committee has discussed the proposed sale and recommends granting

administration the authority to enter into an agreement with Unison.

Recommendation: Motion to approve to authorize the administration to enter into an agreement with Unison Site Management to sell three

ground spaces leases for a one-time payment of $726,942 as recommended by the Finance Committee and

Superintendent.

Kevin Philipps, Assistant Superintendent of Business, provided an overview of the sale of the cell tower leases as discussed in previous

board meetings and Finance Committee meetings. He is recommending that the board authorize the administration to enter into an agreement

with Unison Site Management to sell three ground spaces leases for a one-time payment of $726,942 as presented. A discussion was held

among the board.

Member Bernecker moved to authorize the administration to enter into an agreement with Unison Site Management to sell three ground

space leases for a one-time payment of $726,942 as recommended by the Finance Committee and Superintendent. Member Hessler seconded

the motion. Motion passes 7-0.

Approval of Resolution to Provide Authority to Advance Refund 2007 and 2008 Bonds – Kevin Philipps (Enclosure #10) Background: The district has an opportunity to lower interest costs on its 2007 and 2008 Bonds through an advance refunding of

those bonds. The 2007 and 2008 Bonds have 10 year call provisions, but the district can issue new bonds and place

those bonds into an escrow account until the proceeds are used to retire the 2007 Bonds in 2017, and the 2008 Bonds in

2018. The reduction in interest on the new bonds is projected to exceed the costs of carrying two sets of bonds for 1-2

years. The first step in the process of refunding bonds is for the Board of Education to support a resolution authorizing

the Administration to move forward and execute the refunding of the bonds. The resolution does not obligate the Board

to refund the bonds, and administration will work with the Finance Committee up until the date of sale to communicate

projected savings and whether the district should move forward with the refunding. The Finance Committee has

discussed the proposed resolution and recommends approval of the resolution.

Recommendation: Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the administration to enter into a refunding of the 2007 and 2008 Bonds as

recommended by the Finance Committee and Superintendent.

Kevin Philipps provided background information on the potential opportunity to refund the 2007 and 2008 bonds with the reduction in interest rates. Locking in at a lower interest rate could result in projected savings of 8-11% of present value, approximately $900,000 to $1.1 million in savings if bonds are refunded. Philipps recommends approval of the resolution as presented. A discussion was held among the board.

Member Wolford moved to approve the resolution authorizing the administration to enter into a refunding of the 2007 and 2008 Bonds as recommended by the Finance Committee and Superintendent. Member Rabideau seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

Approval of Wireless RFP Bid – Kevin Philipps (Enclosure #11) Background: A component of the technology plan from the 2014 Bond was to upgrade and increase district wireless capabilities. The

Technology team requested and received bids for wireless networking equipment and cabling required to support the

wireless equipment. After reviewing the bids for accuracy and completeness, administration recommends accepting the

low bids for both categories. Administration proposes accepting CDWG/Extreme Networks wireless networking

equipment bid in the amount of $228,346.13, and Parkway Electric’s cabling bid in the amount of $115,354.00. The

two proposed bids total $343,700.13. The Facilities Committee has reviewed the submitted bids and recommends

accepting the bids as presented.

Recommendation: Motion to accept the wireless equipment bids in the amount of $343,700.13 as presented.

Kevin Philipps reported that, as part of the 2014 technology bond issue, wireless networking and supporting cabling updates are recommended in order to have the most powerful system we can have for the next few years before we need to refresh again. The district received bids, and the recommendation is to take the lowest bids in each category; one is a previous vendor that the district was pleased with on installation of our wired networking. The work will take place this summer. Philipps recommends that the board accept the bids as presented. A discussion was held among the board. Member Hessler moved to accept the wireless equipment bids in the amount of $343,700.13 as presented. Member Milanowski seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.



Superintendent Dr. Shubel reported that the district submitted a letter to the State Superintendent requesting a waiver from the Kent County Common Calendar adopted at the county level in February 2016. Due to the district’s 3-year contract which was ratified in August 2015, ending in June 2018, a waiver is necessary to allow for the district to follow the calendar dates that are not aligned with the Kent County Common Calendar for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years. An approved waiver from the state would allow EGRPS to continue with our December Holiday Breaks as published through the end of our contract, June 2018. Dr. Shubel shared that she will notify the board of the state’s decision.

Dr. Shubel also shared that the initial Post-Labor Day start date waiver submitted by all Kent County districts for the 2016-2017 school year was withdrawn. A discussion was held among the board.

Dr. Shubel announced the five teachers who elected to participle in the Early Resignation Incentive: Marti Chardon - Breton Downs 3rd Grade Teacher Nancy Gallavin - Wealthy Reading Specialist Laurie Potter - Middle School Science Teacher Paulette Karatsinides - High School Spanish Teacher Jennie Frazier - High School Spanish Teacher

Dr. Shubel will send an email to all teachers informing them of the potential openings created by these resignations.

Assistant Supt. of Business

None

Assistant Supt. of Instruction Jeanne Glowicki reported on Summer Learning to be held in June offering 25 classes with approximately 100 staff members participating in classes. She also shared that professional development hours are offered in August prior to the start of school and throughout the school year, with 20 designated hours and 10 differentiated hours per staff member.

Board Member Reports Communications Committee – No reports. Facilities Committee – No reports. Finance Committee – No reports. Joint Facilities Committee – No reports; Lake Drive Construction Project was discussed. Legislative Liaison Committee – Member Welch reported that the committee is preparing for the Town Hall Meeting on March 23. Personnel Committee – No reports. Policy Review Committee – No reports.

Liaisons EGR Schools Foundation – Member Milanowski announced that the annual Hurrah! fundraiser was held on Saturday, March 12. The EGRNow! campaign is underway. Community Action Council – Member Hessler met with Kim Rossi and discussed the topics being discussed with parents on substance abuse and addiction. PTO Council – President Wolford reported that a meeting was held at Breton Downs. Parks & Recreation – No reports. Superintendent’s Advisory Council (SAC) – Member Coles reported that SAC met last week where Michelle Kirk, Lakeside 1st Grade Teacher, presented on Writing Coaches. Leadership & Youth Development (LYD) – No reports. Parent Advocates for Special Education (PASE) – Member Bernecker reported that she is attending a meeting this evening.

The next regular board meeting will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

President Wolford adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Beth Milanowski, 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. jmm 3/15/2016

BUSINESS OFFICE

MEMORANDUM

Date: April 19, 2016

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

From: Kevin D. Philipps, Assistant Superintendent of Business

Subject: March 2016 Payment of Bills

APPROVE March General Fund (11) – check #125124 through check #125214 in the total amount of $681,526.95. Check #125160 and #125198 were voided.

APPROVE March Athletic Fund (21) – check #14880 through check #21182 in the amount of $14,927.94. Check #21140 was voided.

APPROVE March Sinking Fund (41) – check #507 through check #508 in the total amount of $3,958.33.

APPROVE March Capital Projects 2014 (43) – check #238 through check #243 in the amount of $119,607.44.

APPROVE March Student Activity Fund (61) – check #24858 through check #24911 in the total amount of $34,802.02. Check #24872 was voided.

APPROVE March Joint Facilities Fund – no checks this month.

APPROVE March Debt Retirement – no checks this month.

KP/jmm

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IB Diploma Programme Subject Outline

Group 6: Arts (Music)

School Name: East Grand Rapids High School

School Code: 049221

Name of the DP Subject: IB Music

Level: SL

Name of Teacher Who Completed this Outline: Mark Wells

Date of IB Training: October 10-13, 2015

Name of Workshop: Category 1 & 2 Music

Date when Outline was Completed: March 2016

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YEAR 1 - Semester 1


MUSIC THEORY

- Basic Notation- Review Clefs- Key Signatures- Musical Terms and Symbols

- Scales- Circle of 5ths- I and V chords- Key Signature review

- Scale Review / Circle of 5ths- Basic Rhythms- Key Signatures review- Roman Numeral Analysis- Interval Introduction

- Triads and Inversions- Time Signatures

- Review Triads and Inversions

- Chords: Major + Minor in different keys

- Chords: Major and Minor review- Chords: Augmented, Diminished

MUSIC HISTORY (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) (None at this time) - Renaissance Period


- Nursery rhymes / campfire songs which demonstrate tonic and dominant

- Take 5, Brubeck- Rush

EAR TRAINING (None at this time) (None at this time) - Intervals: Basic, 1 note after another - Identify intervals - Identify intervals - Identify intervals - Identify intervals - Identify intervals - Identify intervals

DICTATION - Very simple melodic dictation

- Very simple melodic dictation








ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

- Students spend time getting familiar with musictheory.net

- Students need to get a broad understanding of the order of musical periods - Renaissance, Classical, Romantic, etc...








INSTRUCTOR NOTES

- Show students examples from previous years' Music Perception papers

MUSIC THEORY

MUSIC HISTORY


EAR TRAINING

DICTATION

ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

YEAR 1 - Semester 1


- Chromatic Scale - Triad Review- Chord Review

- Binary Form- Ternary Form

- Four Part Writing - Review Form

- Renaissance Period - Renaissance Period - Renaissance Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period



















- Show "Marsalis on Music" Form Video

YEAR 1 - Semester 2


MUSIC THEORY Cadences - Seven Chords - Non-Harmonic Tones

MUSIC HISTORY - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Baroque Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period


EAR TRAINING -Tonic/Dominant Relationship


















ASSIGNMENT GIVEN - Musictheory.net review all previous concepts









INSTRUCTOR NOTES

MUSIC THEORY

MUSIC HISTORY


EAR TRAINING

DICTATION

ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

YEAR 1 - Semester 2


- Harmonization of Melodic Line

- Sonata Allegro Form - Rhondo Form

- Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period - Classical Period




























YEAR 2 - Semester 1


MUSIC THEORY - Secondary Dominants - Secondary Dominants - Secondary Dominants - Secondary Dominants - Secondary Dominants - Secondary Dominants

MUSIC HISTORY - Romantic Period - Romantic Period - Romantic Period - Romantic Period - Romantic Period - Romantic Period - 20th Century - 20th Century - 20th Century


EAR TRAINING- Review Tonic/Sub Dominant/Dominant Relationship


















ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

MUSIC THEORY

MUSIC HISTORY


EAR TRAINING

DICTATION

ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

YEAR 2 - Semester 1


- 20th Century - 20th Century - 20th Century - Jazz / Pop- 20 Century
























YEAR 2 - Semester 2


MUSIC THEORY - Whole Tone Scale- Non-Western Theory








MUSIC HISTORY - Non-Western Music - Non-Western Music - Non-Western Music - Non-Western Music - Non-Western Music - Non-Western Music - Review all Periods - Exam Prep




EAR TRAINING- Emphasis on written demonstration of aural identification









DICTATION- Emphasis on written demonstration of aural identification









ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

MUSIC THEORY

MUSIC HISTORY


EAR TRAINING

DICTATION

ASSIGNMENT GIVEN

INSTRUCTOR NOTES

YEAR 2 - Semester 2





























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SUPERINTENDENT GOALS

Sara Magaña Shubel, Ph.D. 2015-2016 Superintendent The vision and mission of East Grand Rapids Public Schools, as well as district, building, and teacher goals have a singular and sustained focus – student learning. We are committed to ensuring that all students achieve at the high levels needed to prepare them to lead fulfilling and productive lives, to succeed in academic and employment settings, and to make a positive contribution to society. To accomplish the goal of providing a high-quality education to every student, we must ensure that policies, programs, and systems of support are directed toward the common purpose of improving achievement for all students K-12. As I prepare to set new goals for 2015-2016 I encourage the board to be reflective and celebrate the great accomplishments that district staff and students achieved during the 2014-2015 school year. The academic, music and arts, and athletic successes of our students during the past school year were achieved through the collaboration of teachers, students, parents and administrators, which continued our Tradition of Excellence, culminating with Newsweek ranking East Grand Rapids High School 99th nationally and 3rd in the state of Michigan on their Top High Schools 2015 rankings. This is truly a point of pride in how well our K-12 teachers collectively prepare our students for academic success by establishing a solid academic foundation early in their educational journey. Another personal point of pride is that I believe we are truly number “one” in the state if you take into consideration that we are a public high school and not a magnet high school with selective admission criteria. One of my priorities for the upcoming school year will be to sustain our work on enhancing student achievement through the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and the development of interventions to address learner needs. The following goals align with the priorities established in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Strategic Plan. Updates for each goal will be shared with the Board of Education throughout the school year, with detailed updates provided mid-year and during my end of year evaluation. As I reflect on the work accomplished during the 2014-2015 school year and prepare for the 2015-2016 school year, it is clear that there has been a significant and sustained priority placed on teaching and learning by the teachers, administrators, and Board of Education at East Grand Rapids Public Schools. I am committed to continuing this focus on teaching and learning while enhancing my leadership skills in order to be an effective leader when working with administrators and teachers. The annual goals are intended to establish a focus for the upcoming school year and serve as a guide as I reflect upon and improve on my effectiveness as the district leader; however, they are not intended to serve as a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities that need to be accomplished by the superintendent in order to lead and maintain a highly effective and efficient school district from both an instructional and operational perspective. I look forward to my 10th year as superintendent of EGRPS and continuing to learn and grow in order to move forward and maintain a strong, viable school district.

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FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Superintendent Goal 1 Provide leadership for the development of a multi-year budget, including a budget process with a strategic vision that maintains a targeted fund balance and works toward long-term fiscal stability.

a. Ensure a successful implementation of the restructuring and reductions approved for the 2015-2016 school year

b. Establish a timeline and communication plan for the 2016-2017 budget development c. Update the Community Budget Guide for 2015-2016 d. Prepare for potential program and services reductions and/or restructuring for the 2016-2017 school year e. Research opportunities to collaborate and reduce operational costs with other local districts, ISD, and the

City of East Grand Rapids f. Provide an update on the status of our co-curricular programs (% of students, cost, staffing, etc.) g. Continue to seek ways to offer a comprehensive co-curricular program that is fiscally responsible h. Continue to advocate on behalf of East Grand Rapids Public Schools and monitor new legislation that

could have significant impact on our state funding i. Review health programs and research ways to reduce district expenditures while maintaining health

benefits for staff j. Update bond project timelines and financial status k. Complete the design and development work for the 2014 Bond projects for the high school and middle

school

LEARNING, TEACHING, AND LEADING

Superintendent Goal 2 Provide leadership in the continued enhancement of our curriculum, instruction, and assessment so that we will provide all students with a challenging learning environment that meets their cognitive, social, physical, and emotional needs.

a. Increase the integration and the use of best practices of technology resources for instructional and operational purposes

b. Expand the staff’s capacity to assess, monitor, and report student growth in order to inform and promote academic success for every student through the development and expanded use of Assessment For Learning and Assessment Of Learning strategies

c. Provide professional development opportunities necessary to support the development of staff for teaching in a 1:1 learning environment

d. Analyze student achievement data and work with staff to develop systems and interventions focused on improving student achievement and closing the achievement gap

e. Continue the alignment of our curriculum with the State Standards (Common Core) f. Core content areas of Mathematics, English, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and World

Languages will have current, flexible, and fluid curriculums g. Prepare staff for the transition from the MEAP/MME/ACT to the M-Step/MME/SAT h. Implementation Teams will continue the work in the core content areas, developing a system for

monitoring and studying the data from multiple assessments i. International Baccalaureate Program (IB) – Complete the authorization process and finalize

implementation processes and procedures (i.e. staff training, communication plan, grants, financial support, etc.) for the 2016-2017 school year

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND STUDENT GROWTH

Superintendent Goal 3 Increase student achievement and student growth at all levels including subgroups. This goal will be represented in core content areas in our district and building school improvement plans and teacher evaluation plans.

Multiple measures of academic progress will be considered when measuring student achievement and student growth. We will be mindful of the development of the whole child and support this philosophy through implementing fiscally responsible systems and organizational structures that support student learning.

The student growth measurements will be reflected in the following four data points: a. NWEA (MAP) scores in reading for students in grades 2-7 b. SAT (Previously ACT) c. M-Step d. MME

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Superintendent Goal 4 Provide leadership in the continued enhancement of our evaluation systems for both teachers and administrators to ensure continued professional growth.

a. Ensure that the evaluation systems for teachers/administrators are aligned with state requirements and comply with Section 1249 and Section 1248 (Layoff/Recall)

b. Provide teachers and administrators with an overview on how to use the evaluation rubrics to determine the state ranking categories of Highly Effective, Effective, Minimally Effective, and Ineffective

c. Work with administrators to provide teachers who are on improvement plans with the appropriate support needed in order to show growth in areas needing improvement

d. Ensure that evaluations are completed on all teachers and administrators and that all evaluations comply with the standards set forth in Section 1249

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