Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Educational Service District

The meeting included a superintendent's report covering topics such as the passing of Brian Whiston, a public meeting regarding the Pre-Labor Day waiver for Pied Piper school, broadband wireless efforts, and building and grounds updates. The Instructional Services report discussed the summer stars program and a summer reading program. A presentation was given on Heggerty Phonemic Awareness. The board authorized a contract for transportation services with Dean Transportation, subject to certain conditions, and approved the first reading of NEOLA policy updates. Additionally, the board authorized the administration to provide TBTA with a notice of termination of contract, approved a cooperative agreement for transportation services with Alpena Public Schools, and approved the creation of an Early Learning Coordinator position and the reintroduction of the Director of Special Education position. The employment of a School Psychologist was approved, as well as financial statements and board expenses. The board also set the ESD Budget Hearing and Tax Levy request for June 14, 2018.

The meeting included the re-election of officers for 2018-2019. The board approved the appointment of Thrun Law Firm, P.C. as District Counsel and Clark Hill, P.L.C. for Special Education legal issues, as well as Straley, Lamp, & Kraenzlein, P.C. as Educational Service District Auditors. Administration was authorized to use Chemical Bank as a local depository. The Superintendent reported on APS signing the Deans Transportation Cooperative Agreement and Wolgast reviewing the AMA ESD building and Pied Piper. The board also discussed the strategic plan and the transition center focus at Pied Piper school. The board approved the employment of Shellie Gohl as Early Learning Coordinator and Travis Boik as School Social Worker. Additionally, the board approved a contract with NEMCSA's School Success Program and additional work on the parking lot. The Superintendent's contract was also approved. Melissa presented the quarterly schedule of investments, and the board approved the financial statements for June 30, 2018, and the board expenses.

The meeting included updates on special education, substitute rates for the 2023-2024 school year, and the Pied Piper Renewal and Modernization Project. The board discussed and approved extending employment contracts to Erin Sharp, Leigh Campo, and Lauren Grulke. Additionally, Lee Fitzpatrick was appointed as the MASB delegate, with Nick Brege as the alternate delegate. The AMA ESD facility priority list and Pied Piper facility improvements were reviewed, and a donation to Pied Piper School was accepted.

The meeting included presentations from Kingscott and Cornerstone architecture firms regarding the Pied Piper School Renewal and Modernization Project. The board approved up to 50% of the cost for the total playground project and authorized the purchase of a 2023 Ford Escape. Superintendent Gluesing was authorized to enter into contract negotiations with Kingscott for the Pied Piper Renewal and Modernization Project.

The meeting included a presentation on the ECSE program, focusing on preparing students for inclusion in general education and at-home parent and child engagement activities. Discussions were held regarding the Pied Piper Renewal and Modernization Project, as well as the Pied Piper Emergency Operations Plan, which was approved. The board also discussed posting requirements for the board area, office, and Piper office, with plans to implement the posting by the January meeting.