November 11, 2019 Agenda

SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783
REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609
 
November 11, 2019
 
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
 
                Special Meeting - October 14, 2019 6:00 p.m.
                Closed Meeting - October 14, 2019 6:00 p.m.
                Regular Meeting - October 14, 2019  
 
                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 $1,676,067.16 including $1,550.62 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.     Dreamstarter Grant - Mrs. Lisa McRorie
                 2.     Recognition
                         a.  Teacher of the Month (Symantha Morley) - Mr. Edward Chevillot
                 3.     Afterschool Program - Mrs. Symantha Morley
                 4.     2018-2019 Audit Presentation - Rehmann
 
 
III.     ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
 
           A.     PERSONNEL  
 
                    New Hires
 
                    1.     Erin Brady - Special Education Paraprofessional - Lincoln School
 
                     Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Erin
                     Brady as part-time Special Education Paraprofessional for Lincoln School.
 
                     Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                     Yes:                             No:
 
                    2.     Douglas Harkema - Grade 7 Boys Basketball Coach - Sault Middle School
 
                    Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire
                    Douglas Harkema as Grade 7 Boys Basketball Coach for Sault Middle School.
 
                    Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                    Yes:                             No:
 
                    3.     Matthew Romatz - Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach - Sault High School
 
                    Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire
                    Matthew Romatz as Freshmen Boys Basketball Coach for Sault High School.
 
                    Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                    Yes:                             No:
 
                    4.     Jason Wojnaroski - Grade 8 Girls Basketball Coach - Sault Middle School
 
                    Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to
                    hire Jason Wojnaroski as Grade 8 Girls Basketball Coach for Sault Middle School.
 
                    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 2020.
 
                   Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                   Yes:                             No:
 
            C.     2018-2019 AUDIT APPROVAL - Mrs. Michelle Bennin 
 
                   Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the 2018-2019 audit as presented.
 
                   Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                   Yes:                             No:
 
            D.    SALE OF VACANT LOTS - Superintendent Tim Hall
 
                   Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the sale of vacant lots to the
                   Sault Tribe as presented, and authorize the Superintendent to sign the necessary
                   documents.
  
                   Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                   Yes:                             No:
  
            E.     PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) - Dr. Sheri McFarlane
 
                    Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to appoint
                    Kelli Fenlon to serve as Representative on the EUPISD Special Education Parent
                    Advisory Committee (PAC).
 
                    Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                    Yes:                             No:
 
            F.     OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Mrs. Heather Suggitt and Mr. Kellie Greener
 
                   Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel for students
                   to participate in the BPA Regional Conference in Escanaba as presented.
 
                   Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                   Yes:                             No:
 
 
IV.     ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
 
          A.     SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
 
 
 
V.     BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES
 
 
 
VI.     FUTURE PLANNING
 
          November 27 - Malcolm Thanksgiving - 9:30 a.m.
          December 3 - Middle School Band & Performing Arts - Middle School Gym - 7:00 p.m.
          December 5 - High School Choir & Band Concert - First United Presbyterian Church - 7:00 p.m.
          December 9 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.
          January 13 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.
 
 
VII.     ADJOURNMENT
 
           Motion by:                    Seconded by:
           Yes:                             No: