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June 8, 2020 Agenda
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783
SPECIAL MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609
June 8, 2020
AGENDA
Electronic Meeting: https://eupschools.zoom.us/j/91437388589 or
Dial In: +1 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 914 3738 8589
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 - May 18, 2020 - 7:00 p.m.
Closed Meeting - May 18, 2020 - 7:00 p.m.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. 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 $1,852,911.63 for May including $9.00 for Food Services.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
B. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
1. MHSAA Guidance for Opening School Sports - Mr. Steve Lockwood
2. Maintenance Update Mr. Tom Nelson
3. Virtual Blue - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer
III. ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
A. LETTER OF AGREEMENT - Superintendent Hall
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the amendment between the Sault
Education Association and the District as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
B. STAFF REDUCTION - Superintendent Hall
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the reduction of status as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
C. COURSE OFFERINGS - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer
Recommendaton: That the Board of Educaiton approve the list of course offerings for Sault Middle, Sault High, and Malcolm High Schools.
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 and Sault Area Middle School for August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. MICHIGAN ASSOCIATON OF SCHOOL BOARDS MEMBERSHIP - Superintendent Hall
The annual MASB district membership and legal trust fund fees for the 2020-2021 school year is $4,526.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Michigan Association of School Boards membership and legal trust fund fees for 2020-2021 in the amount of $4,526.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
E. 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:
F. CHROMEBOOK REPLACEMENT - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the purchase of 600 units for a total
price of $128,000 and utilize $64,200 out of the 2020 technology budget and the remaining
$64,200 out of the 2021 technology budget as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
G. 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the second 2020 Budget Amendment to
the general fund budget as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
H. SET BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR JULY
President Smith needs to call the July organizational meeting for the 2020-2021 school year.
I. GIFTS AND DONATIONS
1. Robert Beckman donated a 2004 Nissan Maxima to the Sault Area Career Center Automotive
Program.
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 13, 2020 - 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: