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August 10, 2020 Agenda
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
876 MARQUETTE AVENUE
SPECIAL MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609
August 10, 2020
AGENDA
Where: Sault Area High School Cafeteria (50 people maximum), 904 Marquette Avenue, 7:00 p.m.
or Electronic Meeting: https://eupschools.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 931 6598 1241 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Closed Meeting - June 8, 2020
Special Meeting - July 13, 2020
Closed Meeting - July 13, 2020
Special Meeting - July 16, 2020
Special Meeting - July 27, 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 July General Fund Bill List in the amount of
$2,126,674.45.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
A. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
1. Athletic Update - Mr. Steve Lockwood
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
C. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
III. ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
A. PERSONNEL - Superintendent Tim Hall
New Hire
1. Glenn Campbell - Special Education Resource Room Teacher - Lincoln School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Glenn Campbell as
Special Education Resource Room Teacher for Lincoln School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
B. LINCOLN LEARNING SOLUTIONS - Superintendent Tim Hall
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the agreement with Lincoln Learning Solutions for
grades K-7 as presented.
Motion by: Seconded:
Yes: No:
C. MISTAR STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM - Superintendent Tim Hall
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the purchase of the MISTAR student information system
and authorize the Superintendent to sign the contract with the integration period to start this fiscal year.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER RATE - Superintendent Tim Hall
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the increase of the substitute teacher rate of $125 per
day as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
E. POLICIES - Superintendent Hall
These policies were presented for their first reading at last month's meeting and are now ready for action.
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 - Threatening 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
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the policies as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
F. GIFTS AND DONATIONS
1. The Ninety-First District Court Probation Department donated 72 handmade blankets for students in need.
2. The Kathy & Michael Williams Memorial Golf Scramble Tournament donated $4,700 for Homeless Students
and $4,700 for Special Needs Students.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the above donations with thanks and appreciation.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
IV. BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES
V. FUTURE PLANNING
September 8 - First Day of School
September 14 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Location TBD
VI. 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:
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
