President Graves welcomed everyone and explained that items discussed at the work session are voted on at the regular meeting.

Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Ms. Jones that the Minutes of the work session of May 2, 2000 be approved as printed.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Mrs. Smith and supported by Ms. Jones that the Minutes of the special meeting of May 2, 2000 be approved as printed.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Robinson that the Minutes of the special meeting of May 9, 2000 be approved as printed.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Dr. Peeples-Burks that the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 9, 2000 be approved as printed.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Mrs. Robinson and supported by Mr. Woltman that the Minutes of the special meeting of May 16, 2000 be approved as printed.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Robinson that the Minutes of the special meeting of May 18, 2000 be approved as printed.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Robinson that the Minutes of the special meeting of May 24, 2000 be approved as printed.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Vendor Payments
A motion was made by Ms. Jones and supported by Mr. Woltman that vendor payments in the amount of $1,424,828.75 be approved for payment.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Activity of the General Fund was reviewed and accepted as presented.

Recognitions
BHAS staff and students were commended for an excellent graduation ceremony for the Class of 2000. The District has received letters from community residents praising the well-organized event and the outstanding behavior exhibited by students.

Recognition was given to former Martindale Elementary School student, Michael Frazer, as he now is the new WSJM Radio News Director.

Five BHAS secondary staff was commended for their participation in math/science workshops, as currently there is a shortage of certified math and science teachers nationwide.

New artwork from Creative Arts Academy students has been displayed at the Administrative Center. Congratulations to Morton Elementary School students for creating banners for the Benton Harbor Art District.

Central Administration
Staff Report #1
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Smith:

THAT the date of the 2000/2001 Organizational Meeting for the Board of Education of the Benton Harbor Area Schools be set for Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. at the Benton Harbor High School Student Commons Area, 870 Colfax Avenue, Benton Harbor.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #2
A motion was made by Ms. Jones and supported by Mr. Woltman:

THAT the Board of Education, Benton Harbor Area Schools, meet in closed session on the following dates:

at the Benton Harbor High School, Student Commons Area, 870 Colfax Avenue, Benton Harbor, Michigan, in said District for the purpose of discussing with legal counsel litigations, negotiations and possible expulsions.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Business/Finance
Staff Report #3
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Smith:

THAT the Board of Education adopt the resolution as prepared by Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg authorizing issuance of the Installment Purchase Agreement for the purchase of eight (8) 2000 Amtran FE 78 passenger buses.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #4
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Ms. Jones:

WHEREAS, this Board must adopt a proposed budget and desires to establish a hearing thereon for the fiscal year 2000-2001.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. This Board does hereby set six (6) o'clock p.m., June 28, 2000 at the Administration Building, 777-B Riverview Drive, Benton Harbor, Michigan as the time, date and location for the public hearing on the proposed budget for the 2000-2001 fiscal year.
2. The Board authorizes and directs the Superintendent to cause the Notice of a Public Hearing on Proposed 2000-2001 Budget to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district, not less than six (6) days prior to the hearing.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby rescinded.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Operations/Facilities
A motion was made by Dr. Peeples-Burks and supported by Mr. Woltman:

THAT staff report #5 be added to the June 13, 2000, regular meeting agenda.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #5
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith and supported by Mr. Woltman:

THAT the Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education continue its contract with ARAMARK Corporation for the 2000-2001 school year.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #6
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Smith:

THAT the Board of Education award the BHHS gym roof repair bid to Allied Roofing & Siding Company of Grand Rapids, MI in the amount of $102,800.00. The work is to be completed during the month of July 2000.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Ms. Jones and supported by Mr. Woltman:

THAT staff report #6A be added to the June 13, 2000, regular meeting agenda.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #6A
A motion was made by Ms. Jones and supported by Mr. Woltman:

THAT the Board of Education award the bid to ABC Preferred Plumbing of St. Joseph, MI in the amount of $81,564.00 for boiler and piping replacement at King Junior High and McCord Renaissance Center.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Instruction
Mr. John W. Finn, Consultant, CEO, Dads Are Doing Something, Inc. (DADS) presented the BHAS DADS Program 1999-2000 year-end report. Recommendations were made to ensure a quality program for the 2000-2001 school year that included holding principals accountable for program success, broadening program perspective for teachers and principals, adoption of a budget and development of a program evaluation instrument.

Staff Report #7
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Ms. Jones:

THAT the Board of Education adopt the resolution for the junior and senior high schools of the Benton Harbor Area Schools for the 2000-2001 school year for membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). Schools to be covered by membership in the MHSAA are:

Benton Harbor High School
McCord Renaissance Center
Fair Plain Junior High School King Junior High School
Futures Academy

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Athletic Director John Brown was present to answer any questions regarding the Big 8 League expansion. Last month, Superintendents of the Big 8 voted to accept additional schools into the athletic conference, bringing the total size to 15 schools. Schools to be included are Stevensville Lakeshore, Mattawan, Battle Creek Harper Creek, Battle Creek Lakeview, Marshall, Coldwater and Sturgis. The conference expansion is expected to have a positive effect on the BHAS athletic program by reducing travel, less time out of school and additional gate revenue. The new name is the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference.

Staff Report #8
A motion was made by Dr. Peeples-Burks and supported by Mr. Woltman:

THAT the Board of Education approve a Workforce Investment Act Youth Program for the Benton Harbor Area Schools, through June 30, 2001, to the extent funded through $145,255.49 grant from Michigan Works.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #9
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Ms. Jones:

THAT the Board of Education approve this year's Secondary Summer Drivers Education Program.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #10
A motion was made by Ms. Jones and supported by Mrs. Smith:

THAT the Board of Education approve the Summer 2000 Seventh Grade Orientation Program.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #11
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Dr. Peeples-Burks:

THAT the Board of Education approve the Summer 2000 Ninth Grade High School Orientation Program.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #12
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith and supported by Dr. Peeples-Burks:

THAT the Board of Education officially accept and acknowledge the generosity of the donations from the First Presbyterian Church's Outreach Program to Henry C. Morton Elementary School.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Human Resources/Labor Relations
Staff Report #13
A motion was made by Dr. Peeples-Burks and supported by Mr. Woltman:

THAT SgtMaj Edward Carter's retirement be acknowledged and accepted and that a letter from the District be sent to him thanking him for his services to the students of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #14
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Smith:

THAT Mrs. Janet Crump's retirement be acknowledged and accepted and that a letter from the District be sent to her thanking her for her services to the students of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #15
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Smith:

THAT Mrs. Elisa Hanson's retirement be acknowledged and accepted and that a letter from the District be sent to her thanking her for her services to the students of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #16
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Smith:

THAT Mrs. Nancy Howe's retirement be acknowledged and accepted and that a letter from the District be sent to her thanking her for her services to the students of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #17
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Smith:

THAT Mrs. Bette Neuman's retirement be acknowledged and accepted and that a letter from the District be sent to her thanking her for her services to the students of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #18
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Smith:

THAT Ms. Claudine Palmer's retirement be acknowledged and accepted and that a letter from the District be sent to her thanking her for her services to the students of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #19
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Dr. Peeples-Burks:

THAT Ms. Robyn Emde's resignation be accepted and a letter from the District be sent to her thanking her for her services to the students of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Staff Report #20
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Robinson:

THAT Mrs. Brenda Shepard's resignation be accepted and a letter from the District be sent to her thanking her for her services to the students of the Benton Harbor Area Schools.

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Other
Following the regular meeting, the Board of Education will recess to closed session for the purpose of possible student expulsions.

Superintendent's Update
In efforts to ensure quality education, the District has recently renewed the Improvement Planning Team meetings.

On June 12, 2000, BHAS received the results from the Winter 2000 5^th and 8^th Grade Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests in science, social studies and writing that were administered in January and February of this year. However, due to the timeline of results from the state, districts are not afforded the opportunity to share outstanding performance with schools because of summer break.

Public Participation
Ms. Lue Buchana and members of the Benton Harbor Drill Team addressed the Board of Education expressing their gratitude for a $3,000 grant recently received. Ms. Buchana presented plaques of appreciation to Susan Van Bragt, Jerry Johnson and Emmerson Payne for their support and asked BHAS to donate a bus to the Benton Harbor Drill Team.

Board Comments
Trustee Peeples-Burks gave praise to Judge Mabel Mayfield as the keynote speaker at the Gifted & Talented Academy's 6^th grade graduation ceremony and commended the Class of 2000 for their outstanding behavior exhibited during graduation.

Trustee Smith praised the BHHS seniors as keynote speakers at the well attended senior farewell dinner.

A motion was made by Dr. Peeples-Burks and supported by Mr. Woltman:

Present: Ms. Carolyn Graves, Mrs. Annie Robinson, Ms. Michelle Jones, Dr. Gladys Peeples-Burks, Mrs. J. Allene Smith and Mr. Ken Woltman

Absent: Mr. Waymon Hodges

The motion passed by unanimous vote.

The Board of Education recessed to closed session at 8:05 p.m.

Staff Report #1
A motion was made by Mr. Woltman and supported by Mrs. Smith:

THAT Ricky McMillion be expelled for 180 days from the Benton Harbor Area Schools for a violation of the Uniform Code of Discipline. The conditions of the expulsion and possible readmission to school will be outlined in a letter to be written by the Superintendent.

The motion passed on the following vote: