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December 10, 2018 Agenda
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783
REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609
December 10, 2018
AGENDA
Where: Sault Middle School, 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 - November 12, 2018
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the General Fund Bill List in the amount of $1,817,089.44 for November including $52,401.00 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. Recognition
a. Teacher of the Month (Kathryn Jennings) - Mrs. Diane Chevillot
b. Employee of the Month (Frances McCall) - Ms. Sheri McFarlane
2. Sault High Lunch Bunch - Mr. Carl McCready
3. Robotics Update - Ms. Marcia Sgriccia
III. ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
A. PERSONNEL
New Hires
1. Annemarie Askwith - Special Education Paraprofessional - Washington School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Annemarie Askwith as part-time Special Education Resource Room Paraprofessional for Washington School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
2. Patricia DuVall - Food Server/Cashier - Sault Middle School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Patricia DuVall as part-time Food Server/Cashier for Sault Middle School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
B. MIDDLE SCHOOL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the Middle School Fire Alarm System Replacement Bid to Bay Electric Inc. for a total project amount of $126,245.00 as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by: Yes: No:
C. MALCOLM BUILDING - Superintendent Hall
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the sale of the Malcolm Building to Community Housing Network as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by: Yes: No:
D. 2018-2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2018-2019 Budget Amendment as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by: Yes: No:
E. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Ms. Marcia Sgriccia
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel request for the FIRST Robotics Team 1596 to participate in competition.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
F. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Mr. Tim Strader and Mr. Larry Warner
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel request to Detroit and Big Rapids for students in the Automotive Technology and Drafting classes to explore industry careers.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
G. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Mrs. Kellie Greener and Mrs. Diane Harrington
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel requests for students to participate in the Business Professionals of America leadership competition as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No: H. POLICIES - Superintendent Hall
These policies were presented for their first reading at last month's meeting and are ready for action.
ByLaw 0100 Definitions
By Law 0120 Powers and Philosophy
ByLaw 0130 Functions
ByLaw 0140 Membership
ByLaw 0160 Meetings
Policy 1422 Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy 1662 Anti-Harassment
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
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
Policy 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
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the above policies as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
I. GIFTS AND DONATOINS - Superintendent Hall
1. Carmeuse Cedarville Quarry and employees donated enough food for ten complete Thanksgiving dinners to Sault High families in need.
2. Mr. Nick Oshelski donated a microwave oven to Lincoln School for students to use in the lunchroom.
3. Mr. Larry Bell donated a Thanksgiving turkey to Lincoln School for a family in need.
4. Pingatore Cleaners donated $100 to the Scholastic Book Fair to sponsor new books, board games, and art supplies for the Sault High Library and Media Center.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the above donation(s) 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
December 11 - Grades Kindergarten and 1st Christmas Program - Sault High Gym - 7:00 p.m.
December 12 - Grades 2nd, 3rd and 4th Christmas Program - Sault High Gym - 7:00 p.m.
December 13 - Middle School Band & Choir Christmas Concert - Middle School Gym - 6:00 p.m. January 14- Regular Board Meeting - Middle School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No: