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February 10, 2020 Agenda
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783
REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609
February 10, 2020
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. 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 - January 13, 2020
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the January General Fund Bill List in the amount of $2,907,244.99 including $4,024.97 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 (Heidie Lehmkuhle) - Ms. Jessica Rondeau
b. Employee of the Month (Elise Beaudoin-Johnson) - Ms. Jessica Rondeau
2. Middle School Academic Update - Ms. Jessica Rondeau
III. ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
A. PERSONNEL ACTION - Superintendent Hall
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the change in employment
status as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
B. PERSONNEL - NEW HIRES - Superintendent Hall
1. Anne McLeod - Grade 5 Teacher - Sault Middle School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire
Anne McLeod as Grade 5 Teacher for Sault Middle School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
2. Deanna Poignant - Supervisor - Sault Middle School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire
Deanna Poignant as Supervisor for Sault Middle School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
3. Janelle LeBlanc - Supervisor - Sault Middle School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire
Janelle LeBlanc as Supervisor for Sault Middle School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
4. Jordan Perry - JV Baseball Coach - Sault Area High School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to
hire Jordan Perry as JV Baseball Coach for Sault Area High School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
5. Chelsey King - JV Softball Coach - Sault Area High School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to
hire Chelsey King as JV Softball Coach for Sault Area High School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
C. RELEASE OF REVERTER CLAUSE RESOLUTION - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Release of Reverter Clause
Resolution for plots of land located within the St. Paul Addition of the city as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. TEXTBOOKS, MATERIALS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Mrs. Amy
Scott-Kronemeyer
1. Social Studies Textbooks, Materials, and Professional Development for Grades 6-11
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the purchase of Social
Studies Textbooks, Materials, and Professional Development for Grades 6-11 at a not to
exceed cost of $142,061.03 as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
2. English Language Arts Textbooks, Materials, and Professional Development for
Grades 3-5
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the purchase of English
Language Arts Textbooks, Materials, and Professional Development for Grades 3-5 at a not
to exeed cost of $82,741.58 as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
E. MASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION - Superintendent Hall
The MASB Board of Directors Election information is in your packet. The Board must vote
for (1) three-year Region 1 Director.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the vote of ____________ for
MASB Region 1 Board of Director.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
F. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Mrs. Kellie Greener, Mrs. Heather Suggitt, and
Ms. Katie Watchorn
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel for students
to participate in the Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference and attend
the leadership seminars in Grand Rapids as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
G. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Ms. Kathleen Moore
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel for students
to participate in the HOSA International Leadership Conference and seminars in Traverse
City as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
H. GIFTS AND DONATIONS
1. TN Michigan, LLC donated two, 1-ton lift hoists to the Sault Area Career Center
Welding Program.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the above donation with thanks
and appreciation .
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
I. POLICIES - Superintendent Hall
These policies are being presented for their first reading. No action is required.
Policy 1615 Use of Tobacco by Administrators
Policy 2410 Prohibition of Referral or Assistance
Policy 3215 Use of Tobacco by Professional Staff
Policy 4215 Use of Tobacco by Support Staff
Policy 5512 Use of Tobacco by Students
Policy 7434 Use of Tobacco on School Premises
IV. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
A. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
V. BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES
VI. FUTURE PLANNING
March 9 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
April 13 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
April 27 - Annual Board Meeting - JKL Bahweting School - 7:00 p.m.
May 11 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
June 8 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
