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November 12, 2018 Agenda
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783
REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609
November 12, 2018
AGENDA
Where: Middle School Media Center, 684 Marquette Avenue, 7:00 p.m.
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 - October 8, 2018
Special Meeting - October 22, 2018
Closed Meeting - October 22, 2018
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the October General Fund Bill List in the amount of $1,836,412.89 including $43,296.00 for the Food Service Bill List.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
B. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
1. Student Japanese Delegation - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer
2. Cross Country Champs - Mr. Steve Lockwood
3. Recognition
a. Teacher of the Month (Amber Smith) - Ms. Sheri McFarlane
b. Employee of the Month (Heather LaPointe) - Mr. Carl McCready
4. Project Updates - Mr. Gary Herschell Jr.
5. 2017-2018 Audit Presentation - Rehmann
III. ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
A. PERSONNEL
New Hires
1. Jacquelyn Harwood - CTE Specialist/Business - Sault Area Career Center
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Jacquelyn Harwood as CTE Specialist/Business for Sault Area Career Center.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
2. James McKelvie - Tutor/Paraprofessional - Malcolm School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire James McKelvie as Tutor/Paraprofessional for Malcolm School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
3. Matthew Johnson - Social Studies Paraprofessional - Sault Middle School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Matthew Johnson as Social Studies Paraprofessional for Sault Middle School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
4. Heather Hopkins - 7th Grade Basketball Coach - Sault Middle School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Heather Hopkins as 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for Sault Middle School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
5. Herbert Maloney - K-1 Math/Reading Tutor - Washington School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Herbert Maloney as K-1 Math/Reading Tutor for Washington School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
6. Julie Christensen - Pupil Accountant/Data Manager - Sault Schools
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Julie Christensen as Pupil Accountant/Data Manager for Sault Schools.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
B. SUMMER TAX COLLECTION - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution and agreement to impose the summer property tax levy for 2019.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
C. 2017-2018 AUDIT APPROVAL - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the 2017-2018 audit as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. SUBSTITUTE SERVICES AGREEMENT - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to utilize EDUStaff as the district's substitute employee services provider as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
E. SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Superintendent's contract as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
F. POLICIES - Superintendent Hall
This is the first reading of the following policies. No board action is required.
ByLaw 0100 Definitions
ByLaw 0120 Powers and Philosophy
ByLaw 0130 Functions
ByLaw 0140 Membership
ByLaw 0160 Meetings
Policy 1422 Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy 1662 Anti-Harassment - Administration
Policy 2112 Parent and Family Engagement
Policy 2260 Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity
Policy 2261 Title I Services
Policy 2261.01 Parent and Family Member Participation in Title I Programs
Policy 2261.03 District and School Report Card
Policy 2271 Postsecondary (Dual) Enrollment Option Program
Policy 2700 P.A. 25 Annual Report
Policy 3120 Employment of Professional Staff
Policy 3120.04 Employment of Substitutes
Policy 3122 Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy 3130 Assignment and Transfer
Policy 3362 Anti-Harassment - Professional Staff
Policy 4122 Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy 4162 Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Drivers and Other Employees who Perform Safety Sensitive Functions
Policy 4362 Anti-Harassment - Support Staff
Policy 5330 Use of Medications
Policy 5460 Graduation Requirements
Policy 5517 Anti-Harassment - Students
Policy 5517.02 Sexual Violence
Policy 5540 Interrogation of Students
Policy 5610 Emergency Removal, Suspension, and Expulsion of Students
Policy 5610.01 Expulsions/Suspensions - Required By Statute - RESCIND
Poliy 5630.01 Student Seclusion and Restraint
Policy 6325 Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
Policy 6350 Prevailing Wage Coordinator - RESCIND
Policy 7530 Board-Owned Equipment
Policy 7530.02 Staff Use of Personal Communication Devices
Policy 7542 Access to District Technology Resources and/or Information Resources from Personal Communication Devices
Policy 7543 Utilization of the District's Website and Remote Access to the District's Network
Policy 8210 School Calendar
G. GIFTS AND DONATIONS
1. Parker Ace Hardware donated to the Scholastic Book Fair to sponsor new books, board games, and art supplies for the Sault High Library and Media Center.
2. Dr. Craig Mercer of Craig Mercer, DDS donated $100 to the Scholastic Book Fair to sponsor new books, board games, and art supplies for Sault High Library and Media Center.
3. Dr. Kevin Cooper of Cooper Dental donated $300 to the Sault High Library to purchase new books through Scholastic Books and to offset the minimum purchase requirement for the Scholastic Book Fair.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the above donations with thanks and appreciation.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
IV. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
A. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
V. BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES
VI. FUTURE PLANNING
November 21 - Malcolm Thanksgiving - 9:30 a.m.
December 5 - Middle School Band & Performing Arts - Middle School Gym - 7:00 p.m.
December 7 - High School Choir & Band Concert - First United Presbyterian Church - 7:00 p.m.
December 10 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.
January 7 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
