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October 11, 2021 Agenda
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783
REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609
October 11, 2021
AGENDA
Where: Sault Area Middle School, 684 Marquette Avenue, 7:00 p.m. or viewable via Zoom: https://eupschools.zoom.us/j/2405014824 or Dial In: +1 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 240 501 4824
OPENING
1. Pledge of Allegiance - Timothy Garland
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. ROLL CALL OF BOARD
Present:
Absent:
B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Recommendation: That the Board of Education move to adopt the agenda as presented (or revised).
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting - September 13, 2021
Closed Meeting A - September 13, 2021
Closed Meeting B - September 13, 2021
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the September General Fund Bill List in the amount of $2,023,786.25 and the Food Service Bill List in the amount of $25,336.96.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
II. COMMUNICATIONS
A. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
1. Recognition
a. Teacher of the Month (Megan Burkitt) - Mrs. Jeanine Sherman
b. Employee of the Month (Anthony Sauro) - Mrs. Jeanine Sherman
2. Service Group - Mrs. Tracy Menard
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
C. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
III. ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
A. PERSONNEL - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer
New Hires
1. Chandler Davis - Playground Supervisor - Washington School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Chandler Davis as Playground Supervisor for Washington School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
2. Melinda Dancz - Special Education Resource Room Paraprofessional - Sault Area Middle School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Melinda Dancz as Special Education Resource Room Paraprofessional for Sault Area Middle School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
B. METS CONTRACT - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Educaiton approve the increase in substitute bus driver rates for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years as part of the updated contract with METS for pupil transportation services.
Recommendation: That the Board of Educaiton approve the increase in substitute bus driver rates for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years as part of the updated contract with METS for pupil transportation services.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
C. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER CURRICULUM - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the English Language Learner curriculum and materials as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. POLICIES - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer
These policies are being presented for their first reading. No action is required.
Policy 5611 - Due Process Rights
Volume 36 No. 1
Policy 3120 - Employment of Professional Staff
Policy 6114 - Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds
Policy 6152 - Student Fees, Fines, and Supplies
Policy 7450 - Property Inventory
Policy 8310 - Public Records
Policy 8320 - Personnel Files
Policy 8330 - Student Records
E. GIFTS AND DONATIONS - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer
1. On behalf of the Class of 1971, Gwen Worley and Marilyn Sillers donated $1,700 to the Food Pantry.
1. On behalf of the Class of 1971, Gwen Worley and Marilyn Sillers donated $1,700 to the Food Pantry.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education accpet the above donations with thanks and apprectiation.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
Yes: No:
IV. CLOSED SESSION M.O.M.A. 15.268 §8(c)
A. MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Recommendation: That the Board of Education move into closed session in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act 15.268 §8(c), for strategy and negotiations.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
B. MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Recommendation: That the Board of Education move into closed session in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act 15.268 §8(h), to consider security planning.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
V. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer
1. Cooks
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Cooks contract for years 2022 and 2023 as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
2. Paraprofessionals
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Paraprofessionals contract for years 2022 and 2023 as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
VI. BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES
VII. FUTURE PLANNING
October 28 - Michigan Association of School Boards - 6:00 p.m.
November 8 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Middle School
December 13 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Middle School
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No: