SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783

REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION

Phone 906/635-6609

 

January 11, 2021

AGENDA

Electronic Meeting via Zoom: https://eupschools.zoom.us/j/97280010327  or Dial In +1 646 876 9923  Meeting ID: 972 8001 0327

 

I.     CALL TO ORDER

A.     ROLL CALL OF BOARD

        Present:

        Absent:

B.     OATH OF OFFICE BY NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS

        Daniel L. Smith, Lisa A. Young, Caitlin L. Galer, and Raymond J. DeWitt were elected to the Board of Education.  Member Curtis will administer the Oath of Office.

        "I do solemnly 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 Member of the Board of Education of Sault Ste. Marie, Area Public Schools, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, according to the best of my ability.

C.     ELECTION OF OFFICERS

        Officers to be elected are President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

        The following officers were elected:

        President __________________

        Vice President ______________

        Treasurer __________________

        Secretary __________________

D.     BOARD COMMITTEES

        The Board President had the following activie committees for 2020 and may want to establish these committees for 2021.

        2020 Facilities and Grounds Committee

        Last year's representatives were Joseph Cochran-Chairman, Daniel Smith, Jay Wilson.

        2020 Finance Committee

        Last year's representatives were Christine Curtis-Chairman, Daniel Smith, Martin Wolski

        2020 Superintendent Evaluation Committee

        Last year's representatives were Melissa Pingatore-Chairman, Martin Wolski

        2020 Athletic Advisory Committee

        Last year's representatives were Christine Curtis-Chairman, Martin Wolski, Jay Wilson

        2020 District School Improvement Committee

        Last year's representative was Melissa Pingatore

E.     LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS NETWORK DESIGNATION

        The Board President needs to designate a representative to the Michigan Association of school boards Legislative Relations Network.

        Last year's representative was Daniel Smith

F.     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:

G.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES

        Special Meeting - December 29, 2020

        Motion by:                    Seconded by:

        Yes:                             No:

H.     BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS

        Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the General Fund Bill List in the amount of $2,491,248.28 for December.

        Motion by:                    Seconded by:

        Yes:                             No:

 

II.     COMMUNICATIONS

A.     REPORTS TO THE BOARD

        1.     Audit Report - Rehmann

        2.     Extended Continuity of Learning Plan - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer

        3.     Athletic Update - Mr. Steve Lockwood

B.     SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

C.     AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

 

III.     ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS

A.     REMOTE LEARNING - Superintendent Hall

        Recommendation:

        Motion by:                    Seconded by:

        Yes:                             No:

B.     EXTENDED CONTINUITY OF LEARNING PLAN - Superintendent Hall

        Recommendation:  That the Board of Education revise/affirm the current Extended Continuity of Learning Plan.

        Motion by:                    Seconded by:

        Yes:                             No:

C.     FACILITY USAGE - Superintendent Hall

        Recommendation:

        Motion by:                    Seconded by:

        Yes:                              No:

D.     2019-2020 AUDIT APPROVAL - Mrs. Michelle Bennin

        Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the 2019-2020 audit as presented.

        Motion by:                    Seconded by:

        Yes:                             No:

E.     BANKING RESOLUTION - Mrs. Michelle Benning

        Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the annual banking resolution for the accounts and signers as presented.

        Motion by:                    Seconded by:

        Yes:                             No:

F.     FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE LEAVE ACT - Superintendent Hall

        Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the extension of employee leave as provided in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

        Motion by:                    Seconded by:

        Yes:                             No:

G.     GIFTS AND DONATIONS

         1.     Meijer donated $960 in gift cards to the Students in Need/Homeless Program.

         2.     Chippewa County Sunrise Rotary Club donated $500 to the Middle School Kidz Klozit.

         3.     Army Corp of Engineers New Lock Office Team donated $500 to the Middle School Kidz Klozit.

         4.     Chippewa Correctional Facility Holiday Giving Committee donated $600 to the Middle School Kidz Klozit.

         Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept the donations with thanks and appreciation.

         Motion by:                    Seconded by:

         Yes:                             No:

 

IV.    ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

 

V.     BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES

 

VI.    FUTURE PLANNING

         February 8 - Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

 

VII.   ADJOURNMENT

         Motion by:                    Seconded by:

         Yes:                             No: