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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

Foundation presents innovation grants to teachers

Teachers in the Northville School lessons from face-to-face to on-line,” said
District were awarded more than $35,000 Christa Howley, NEF director. “Of course,
in innovated teaching grants during the we could not award these grants without
past two months. our incredible donors and community
Grants were presented to 28 projects partners. This year, the Bosch Community
and 42 teachers across the district, accord- Fund and Community Financial Credit
ing to officials from the Northville Union (CFCU) donated a total of $9,500 to
Educational Foundation (NEF) officials. Innovative Teaching Grants. We also had
More than 30 applications were received over 150 Northville teachers and staff
requesting about $48,000 in funding. The members donate almost $10,000.”
applications were reviewed by a commit- “The Northville Educational
tee comprising of NEF board members as Foundation shares our dedication to pro-
well as retired Northville teachers. The vide high-quality educational program-
projects were scored based on their inno- ming that closes the gap in opportunity
vation, how they address curriculum stan- and achievement for all children, said Ashleigh Apostolovski, a math teacher at Northville High School, receives a Northville
dards, their ability to be replicated, the Kathleen Owsley, president of the Bosch Educational Foundation grant for her project, Desmos Digital Classroom, presented by
number of students impacted and the Community Fund. “We have a deep appre- Northville High School Principal Tony Koski.
goals for the outcome of the project. ciation for teachers as they navigate a
Awarded projects included STEAM challenging academic year while they con-
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art tinue to deliver exceptional education.
and Math) oriented projects including: We're honored to award funding to
problem solving and product creation enhance the academic experience for stu-
with 3D printers; mini robots to help teach dents of the Northville School District.”
coding; and sensors that measure force, “Community Financial is committed to
temperature, light and sound to help engi- investing in our surrounding areas. A
neering students develop and refine their major component of stable and vibrant
prototypes. communities is strong school districts,”
Other projects resulted from teachers said Natalie McLaughlin, CFCU commu-
grappling with the challenges of COVID- nity relations manager, “This school year
19: virtual reality goggles that allow for vir- presents so many new obstacles. We com-
tual field trips that coincide with world mend all teachers for the incredible work
history lessons; online applications that they are doing. Community Financial is
offer engaging videos, activities and dedicated to supporting Northville
assessment tools; COVID-19-adjusted art schools, teachers and students and hope
projects; microphones to assist in teacher that our donation will help provide them
video creation; and exercise bands for all with the extra resources they need to be
of the middle schoolers who take on-line successful.”
gym at home. Many of these projects have already
Committee members said they were been started, while others will be imple-
impressed with the teachers' commitment mented over the winter semester, educa-
to bring extra programming into their tors said. While these projects will affect
classrooms with projects that showed thousands of students this year, many of
wonderful creativity and invention, espe- them will be able to be replicated year Markus Hartnett, fourth grade teacher at Amerman Elementary School, holds his
cially since they are also juggling the chal- after year, increasing their impact. check for $3,000 which will fund his project, The City X Project, where students will
design and engineer solutions to problems encountered by residents of an imaginary
lenges of the COVID-19 outbreak. “Award Day is one of NEF's favorite planet being colonized in space.
“These teachers have a lot on their days of the year,” said Howley.
plates already. We tried to keep the grant “Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we were More thanr $250,000 has been granted to Lori Farrow, Jeff Jaghab, Laurie Masi,
process simple, however, they are still not able have our 'Big Check' moments innovative teachers since the program Susan Oleson, Sharon Pernia, and Don
planning the project, filling out paperwork with the teachers. We want to thank the began. Visit the NEF website, Price, Jodie Roden, Bryan Valentini.
and meeting the necessary deadlines in principals for being our representatives in www.SupportNEF.org to see a full list of The Northville Educational
addition to all of the tasks they are facing awarding these grants.” the awarded grants. Foundation is in the midst of its Annual
around mastering a new learning manage- This is the 12th year of NEF Innovative Innovative Grants Committee members Campaign. To donate, please go to
ment system and converting some of their Grants to teachers across the district. included Chairperson Martha Michalak, www.SupportNEF.org.

Sumpter Township
Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
Minutes
Meeting called to order by Supervisor Morgan at 6:56 pm. Roll call: Supervisor J. Morgan, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer K. Bednark
and Trustees: LaPorte, Oddy and Rush. Swinson excused. Also showing present: Attorney Young, Deputy Clerk Burdick, Fire
Chief Januszyk, Public Safety Director/Chief of Police Luke, and approximately 42 Attendees.
3. Agenda: Motion by Hurst supported by Oddy to approve the agenda, as amended.
Remove: New Business, Item(s) # F & G from the agenda.
Motion carried.
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only: No comments were received.
5. Minutes: Motion by Rush supported by Oddy to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2020. Motion
carried.
6. Warrants: Motion by Oddy supported by Rush to approve the warrants totaling $190,674.07 Roll call vote: Yes: Rush,
LaPorte, Oddy, Treasurer Bednark, Clerk Hurst and Supervisor Morgan. Swinson excused. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Heather Zoldak, Ridge Wood Elementary School kindergarten teacher, is surprised 7. Supervisor's Report - J. Morgan: No Report filed.
during a staff meeting with a grant for her project, Learning Alive Journals. • Supervisor Morgan stated he did not have a report, but thanked the people of Sumpter Township and the Board for allow-
ing him to be of service for 42 years. Over those years, he stated that he'd met and worked with a lot of people whose
friendship and mutual love and respect he will always cherish. Many good memories!
• Trustee(s) Oddy, Treasurer Bednark expressed their pleasure in servicing the community with Supervisor Morgan.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON • Deputy Supervisor Armatis talked about Supervisor Morgan's unprecedented service of 42 years to the Sumpter com-
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL munity and township employees. No other official in Sumpter has accomplished this. DS Armatis talked about his hon-
est service with integrity, history and accomplishments within the community and Township government. Sumpter
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed Township is better for having his service and he will be deeply missed.
proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021 for the following:
8. Attorney Report-Young
POLICE UNIFORM SERVICES Twp Lawsuits & Adversarial Proceeding 9%, Insurance matters 2%, Township Board meetings 8%, Meeting with Twp Officials
7%, Water & Sewer 5%, Police, Fire & Prosecutions 34%, Ordinance & Blight 3%, Labor Contract/LOU 5%, Employee Contract
Proposals may be downloaded on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or Issues 2%, Republic 2%, Planning 5%, Library 1%, Parks & Recreation 2%, Storm Water Management & MDEQ 2%, Board
you may contact Mike Sheppard at: mike.sheppard@canton-mi.org. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clear- Direction 8%, Audit 2% and Misc. 2%.
ly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of proposal opening. The • Attorney Young discussed the presented current MERS Contracts to be approved by the Board of Trustees. Motion
Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, of acceptance for the Attorney's Report by the Board will approve these items.
color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. • Attorney Young spoke of the history of Supervisor Morgan and thanked him for his support, efforts and integrity.
• Trustee Rush inquired on recent open investigation status and Attorney Young advised that the process is currently ongo-
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK ing.
• Trustee Oddy asked the Attorney to provide guidance to the Board on the different levels of Township Deputy duties and
Publish 1/28/2021 CN2166 - 012821 2.5 x 2.042 responsibilities.
9. Receive and File Reports:
Motion by Rush, supported by Hurst to approve, receive and file the following reports. Motion carried.
Sumpter Township • Attorney's Report
Special Board Meeting • Police Report
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 6:00 p.m. • Building/Ordinance Report
23480 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111 • Fire Report
Minutes • Treasurer's Report
Meeting called to order by Supervisor Morgan at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Supervisor J. Morgan, Clerk E. Hurst, Treasurer K. Bednark, 10. Board Response:
Trustees: Oddy, Rush, and LaPorte. Swinson excused. Also showing present: Deputy Clerk Burdick, Finance Director Cole, • Treasurer Bednark recognized and thanked Deputy Treasurer Snook and Treasurer's Clerk for their performance, contri-
Public Safety Director/ Chief of Police Luke and 16 residents. butions and support of the Treasurer's Office and the community.
3. Agenda: Motion by Oddy, supported by Hurst to approve the agenda with the following edit(s); 11. New Business:
EDITED: 5. New Business: Item A as follows; A. Motion by Hurst, supported by Oddy to approve the Township to be closed December 24, 2020 through January 3, 2021.
Motion to consider maintaining regular business hours, closed to the public by appointment only for the Vacation or personal days will be used. December 30, 2020 will be used as the floating holiday. Motion carried.
Township, determine which employees can work remotely and develop the tools to accommodate, have
the DPW working the crew needs with offset scheduled staffing, have IT setup a Zoom-type capability B. Motion by Bednark, supported by Oddy to approve of a FLYGT pump from Kennedy Industries at a cost of $20,479.00.
to accommodate Board Meeting and business needs to comply with the MDHHS Mandate. Motion carried.
Motion carried. C. Motion by Rush, supported by Hurst to approve of Resolution No. 2020-14; Adoption of the Wayne County Hazard
Mitigation Plan. Motion carried.
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only: None.
D. Motion by Bednark, supported by Hurst to approve of appointing John Honey to the Planning Commission with the term
5. New Business: to expire 11/09/2023. Motion carried.
A. Motion by Rush, supported by Oddy to approve Motion to consider maintaining regular business hours, closed to the
public by appointment only for the Township, determine which employees can work remotely and develop the tools to E. Motion by Rush, supported by LaPorte to approve of Daniel Frost's return from personal leave onto the fire department
accommodate, have the DPW working the crew needs with offset scheduled staffing, have IT setup a Zoom-type capa- effective immediately. Motion carried.
bility to accommodate Board Meeting and business needs to comply with the MDHHS Mandate.
Motion carried. 12. Announcements:
B. Motion by Hurst, supported by Rush to approve to pay warrants through year-end, 12/31/2020. Motion carried. A. Trustee Rush recognized Trustee Swinson on his efforts with the Parks & Recreation Commission, his years of service
to the Board of Trustees and the Sumpter community. Trustee Oddy concurred.
C. Motion by Bednark, supported by Oddy to approve to cancel all board meetings, commission meetings through year- B. Treasurer Bednark recognized Trustee Swinson and well wishes for the future.
end, 12/31/2020. Motion carried. C. Clerk Hurst addressed comments on Oath of Office activities and plans.
6. Open Floor: No attendees spoke. 13. Open Floor: Seven (7) people spoke.
14. Adjournment: Motion by Rush supported by Oddy to adjourn at 7:51 pm. Motion carried.
7. Adjournment: Motion by Rush, supported by Hurst to adjourn at 6:35 pm. Motion carried.
Minutes prepared by,
Minutes prepared by, Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk
Anthony Burdick, Deputy Clerk Sumpter Township
Sumpter Township
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