In other action at the Monday, April 14 meeting of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education:
? The board adopted revisions to district Policy 5330, recommended as a result of Michigan Public Act 51 of 2002.
The policy, ‘Use of Medications,? added ‘herbal medications? and substances designed to be taken by mouth, by inhaler, by injection and by application to eyes nose or skin to the definition of ‘medication.?
The revised policy also clarified language concerning prescription medication being in the original container, and concerning self-medication when properly authorized.
Administrative guidelines which accompanied the policy were also revised.
? The board approved bids totalling $37,225 for maintenance of 10 athletic fields.
A memo from Wes Goodman, supervisor of buildings and grounds, said the most economic method would be to split services among three companies: Davey Tree (mowing, aeration and water management), $23,005; Homefield Maintenance (chemical fertilization), $6,730; and Customers Outdoor Services Inc. (topdressing and seed), $7,490.
? The district will pay $195,700 to the consulting firm of Wright and Hunter for help with technology design and project management if the June 9 bond proposal is approved by voters.
District officials interviewed four firms that submitted proposals. Although the winning bid was not the lowest, it was the ‘best fit? for the district, according to Matt McCarty, executive director of technology services).
‘It’s difficult to compare firms based on price alone,? McCarty said. ‘There were some things both in the proposal and in the interview that led us to decide on Wright and Hunter.?
? The board approved an easement on Holcomb Road property owned by the school district, in response to a request from the Road Commission for Oakland County.
Bruce Beamer, executive director of financial and business services, said the easement will allow for a gradually curving road in conjunction with road construction planned by the road commission.
Board members directed administrators to determine the cash value of the property donation.
? Officials again declined to participate in the state ‘schools of choice? program, which allows easy enrollment for students from neighboring school districts.
Superintendent Al Roberts said the district space crunch is again the primary reason for Clarkston to opt out of the program.
‘There may be a time in the future that we would take in a few students, but now is not that time,? Roberts said.
? Don Schelske