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June 10, 2019 Agenda
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783
REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609
June 10, 2019
AGENDA
Where: Sault Area Middle School, 684 Marquette Avenue, 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. ROLL CALL OF BOARD
Present:
Absent:
B. OATH OF OFFICE BY NEWLY APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER
Ester L. Proulx was appointed to the Board of Education. President Smith will administer the Oath of Office.
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and Constitution of this State, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Member of the Board of Educaiton of the Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, according to the best of my ability."
C. 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:
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting - May 13, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Closed Meeting - May 13, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
Special Meeting - May 28, 2019 - 5:30 p.m.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
E. BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Educaiton approve the General Fund Bill List in the amount of $2,291,911.94 for May including $41,290.74 for Food Services.
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 (Jamie Johnson) - Mrs. Diane Chevillot
b. Employee of the Month (Sandra St. Onge) - Mrs. Brenda Garland
c. Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Award Recipients - Dr. Sheri McFarlane
2. School Nurse Report - Mrs. Mary Michaels
III. ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
A. PERSONNEL - Superintendent Hall
B. COURSE OFFERINGS - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer
Recommendaton: That the Board of Educaiton approve the list of course offeirngs for Sault Middle, Sault High, and Malcolm High Schools as approved by the District School Improvement Team.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
C. MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION - Superintendent Hall
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the resolution for membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association for Sault Area High School, Malcolm High School, and Sault Area Middle School for August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. MICHIGAN ASSOCIATON OF SCHOOL BOARDS MEMBERSHIP - Superintendent Hall
The annual MASB district membership for the 2019-2020 school year is $4,543.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Michigan Association of School Boards membership and legal trust fund fees for 2019-2020 in the amount of $4,543.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
E. FOOD SERVICE MEAL PRICE INCREASE - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendaton to increase the price of breakfast by 10 cents and lunch by 10 cents effective July 1, 2019.
Proposed 2019-2020 Prices:
Breakfast $2.05 Lunch (elementary) $2.90 Lunch (secondary) $3.15
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
F. 2020 TAX RATE REQUEST (Form L-4029) - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2020 Tax Rate Request (Form L-4029) of 18.00 mills on non-homestead property for school operations, and 2.48 mills on all property for school debt.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
G. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2019-2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET -
Mrs. Michelle Bennin
The Board of Education needs to provide a public hearing on its proposed budget. Notice of such hearing has been appropriately given as required.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education allow any public comment and input regarding the proposed 2019-2020 preliminary budget.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
H. 2019-2020 BUDGET ADOPTION - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the 2019-2020 Budget as proposed.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
I. MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOF REPAIR - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Ecucation award the Middle School Roof Repair Project to Great Lakes Roofing & Insulation Services, Inc. for a project amount of $43,000 as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
J. SET BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR JULY
President Smith needs to call the July organizational meeting for the 2019-2020 school year.
K. POLICIES - Superintendent Hall
The following policies are being presented for their first reading. No action is required.
Policy 100 - Definitions
Policy 167.2 - Recording of District Meetings Involving Students and/or Parents
Policy 1422.01 - Drug Gree Workplace
Policy 1430 - Leaves of Absence
Policy 2210 - Curriculum Development
Policy 2414 - Reproductive Health and Family Planning
Policy 3120 - Employment of Professional Staff
Policy 3120.04 - Employment of Substitutes
Policy 3430 - Leaves of Absence (Professional Staff)
Policy 4430 - Leaves of Absence (Support Staff)
Policy 5200 - Attendance (Students)
Policy 6321 - New School Construction, Renovation
Policy 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
Policy 6605 - Crowdfunding
Policy 8400 - School Safety Information
Policy 8402 - Emergency Operations Plan
Policy 8500 - Food Services
Policy 8640 - Transportation for Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips
L. GIFTS AND DONATIONS
1. Mrs. Virginia Johnson donated a total of 80 trees consisting of red maples and white spruce.
Fifty were given to two of Mr. Plummer's science classes at Lincoln School, 21 were planted on Lincoln School grounds, and 9 were planted between the Middle School and Sault High School.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the above donation 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
July 8, 2019 - Proposed Board Organizational Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
VII. CLOSED SESSION - M.O.M.A. §15.268 8(c)
A. MOTION TO GO IN 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:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
