July 13, 2020 Agenda

SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
876 MARQUETTE AVENUE
SPECIAL MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609
 
July 13, 2020
 
AGENDA  

 

Electronic Meeting: https://eupschools.zoom.us/j/93381751596 or Dial In: +1 646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 933 8175 1596 at 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.     ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD MEETING DATES  
  
              The Board needs to establish its schedule of meetings for the 2020-2021 year.
  
              Recommendation:  That the Board of Education adopt the schedule of meetings for 2020-
              2021.
  
              Motion by:                    Seconded by:
              Yes:                             No:
   
      D.     DESIGNATION OF PERSON FOR POSTING NOTICES OF BOARD MEETINGS
   
              Judy Sirk has been the person designated for posting notices of board meetings in the past,
              and is willing to continue in this capacity.
   
              Recommendation:  That the Board of Education designate Judy Sirk for posting notices of
              board meetings.
   
              Motion by:                    Seconded by:
              Yes:                             No:
   
       E.    APPROVAL OF FORMAT FOR REGULAR MEETING AGENDAS 2020-2021
    
              Following is a board meeting agenda format.  This serves the purpose of establishing the
              order for regular meetings.
  
I.     CALL TO ORDER
        A.  Adoption of Agenda
        B.  Approval of Minutes
        C.  Business Report
 
II.    PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
        A.  Audience Participation
        B.  Reports to the Board
 
III.   ACTION ITEMS/BOARD REPORTS
         A.  Personnel
 
IV.    ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
         A.  Superintendent Report
 
V.     BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES
 
VI.    FUTURE PLANNING
 
VII.   ADJOURNMENT
 
              Motion by:                    Seconded by:
              Yes:                             No:
  
       F.     APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION CLERK
    
              The Board Secretary has the option of appointing the Superintendent or any other
              administrator as Election Clerk.  This item does not take full board action, only an
              appointment and administration of the Oath of Office, but it must be recorded in the board
              minutes. 
 
              Recommendation:  That the Board Secretary administer the Oath of Office to Superintendent
              Timothy Hall.
 
              "I do solomnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the
              Constitution of this State, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of School
              Election Administrator according to the best of my ability."
   
  
II.    CONTINUE IN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
   
        A.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES
   
               Special Meeting - June 8, 2020  
               Closed Meeting - June 8, 2020
               Special Meeting - June 22, 2020
               Special Meeting - June 30, 2020
   
               Motion by:                    Seconded by:
               Yes:                             No:
  
        B.    BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS - Mrs. Michelle Bennin  
    
               Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the June General Fund Bill List in
               the amount of $2,007,816.92 and $33.60 for Food Services.
   
               Motion by:                   Seconded by:
               Yes:                            No:
   
   
III.   PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
   
        A.     AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
   
        B.     REPORTS TO THE BOARD
 
                1.     Elementary Return to School Committee - Ms. Jessica Rondeau, Mrs. Diane Chevillot
 
                2.     Secondary Return to School Committee - Mr. Carl McCready, Mrs. Sandy Sawyer
 
 
IV.    ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
  
         A.     PERSONNEL - Superintendent Hall 
                
                  New Hires
  
                 1.     Kathryn Murphy - Art Education Teacher - Washington and Lincoln Schools
   
                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Kathryn Murphy as as
                 roving Art Education Teacher for Washington and Lincoln Schools.
   
                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                             No:
 
                 2.     Jackson Lawrence - Grade 1 Teacher - Washington School
 
                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Jackson Lawrence as
                 Grade 1 Teacher for Washington School.
 
                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                             No:
 
                 3.     Samantha Lorusso - Grade 1 Teacher - Washintgon School
 
                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Samantha Lorusso as
                 Grade 1 Teacher for Washington School.
 
                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                             No:
 
                 4.     Cody Wetton - English Language Arts Teacher - Sault Area High School
 
                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Cody Wetton as
                 English Language Arts Teacher for Sault Area High School.
 
                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                             No:
 
                 5.     Jessica Murawski - Varsity Volleyball Coach - Sault Area High School
 
                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Jessica Murawski as
                 Varsity Volleyball Coach for Sault Area High School.
 
                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                             No:
                 
     B.     AUTHORIZE BORROWING - Mrs. Michelle Bennin  
 
             Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the resolution to enable the district
             to borrow funds to cover cash flow when necessary and authorize the Superintendent to
             coordinate the execution of the paperwork.
           
             Motion by:                    Seconded by:
             Yes:                             No:
 
     C.     POLICIES - Superintendent Hall

             These policies are being presented for their first reading.  No action is required.
    
             Vol. 34 No. 2
             Policy 2210 - Curriculum Development - Approved Courses 
             Policy 2412 - Homebound Instruction Program  
             Policy 2414 - Reproductive Health and Family Planning 
             Policy 3362.01 -Thretening Behavior Toward Staff Members  
             Policy 4162 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for CMV Drivers and
                                 Other Employees who Perform Safety-Sensitive Functions
             Policy 5200 - Attendance  
             Policy 6107 - Authorization to Accept and Distribute Electronic Records and to
                                 Use Electronic Signatures 
             Policy 8210 - School Calendar  
             Policy 8462 - Student Abuse and Neglect  
             Policy 8600 - Transportation  
            
 
D.     GIFTS AND DONATIONS
 
        1.     Elks Youth Committee sponsored $1,800 to support the Sault High Blue Liners Club, Sault
        High Athletic Booster Club, Sault High Hockey Team, 2021 Senior Graduation Party, Sault High
        Cross Country Team, and Sault High Business Professionals of America Team.
 
        Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the above donations with thanks and
        appreciation.
 
        Motion by:                    Seconded by:
        Yes:                             No:
 
 
 V.     ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
    
         A.     SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
   
    
VI.    FUTURE PLANNING
   
         July 16 - Special Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m. - Electronic Meeting
         August 10 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Location TBD
 
 
VII.   BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES
 
 
 
VIII.  CLOSED SESSION - M.O.M.A. § 15.268, 8(c)
  
          A.     MOTION TO GO IN CLOSED SESSION
    
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Educaiton move into closed session in accordance
                  with the Michigan Oepn Meetings Act §15.268, 8(c), for strategy and negotiations.
 
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
 
IX.    ADJOURNMENT
 
         Motion by:                    Seconded by:
         Yes:                             No:
Judy
jsirk@eupschools.org
906-635-6609