Board of Education

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

February 4, 2013 

Congratulations Pam Johnson, Assistant, on your retirement. On behalf of the entire Board of Education I wish you happiness, relaxation and good health throughout your retirement years. 

The Board of Education approved a resolution to authorize a ballot proposition for the renewal of Ida’s 18 mill operating millage on non-homestead property. The renewal is necessary for Ida to receive the full per pupil foundation allowance from the State of Michigan. The renewal will not increase taxes and it does not apply to homeowners. 

The Board also ratified the Tentative Agreement with the Teacher’s Union. The “Main Points” of the agreement were highlighted in a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Carsten. Mr. Mathis, President, thanked the teacher’s for their hard work and dedication to Ida Public Schools’ while also highlighting the dedication of the teacher’s bargaining representatives. 

The Board embarked upon an in-depth conversation regarding our Technology Department. They decided to post a position for a Senior Technology Technician for a salary between $50,000 - $70,000 depending upon education and experience of the candidate.  Therefore, the plan will be to staff the department with two full-time employees:  an assistant Technology Technician and a senior Technology Technician which is consistent with past practice. 

The following administrator’s individual contracts of employment were extended for one-year:  Ed Wylie, Shelley Schlump, Tom Dykstra, Rick Samulak, Bert Wagner, Tim Leonard and Doug Lovell. 

Dan Stotz, President of the Athletic Boosters, informed the Board of Education that the Track Committee will be mailing a letter home to all homeowners in the Ida School District in order to solicit funds for the track. He also indicated that they are working on a letter that will be used to solicit corporate donations as well.  

The Board of Education’s sub-committee on School Safety met on February 4 and discussed the following items:  charge of the committee, studied past practice regarding safety, examined past work in Ida, looked at our current safety plans, and examined some of the recommendations from the community meeting as well as the building meetings. The sub-committee will be convening with a group of community volunteers on March 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.      

Once approved, the meeting minutes are posted on the district web-site at www.idaschools.org.