SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783
REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609

June 14, 2021

AGENDA

Where:  Sault Area Middle School, 684 Marquette Avenue, 7:00 p.m. Zoom: https://eupschools.zoom.us/j/95712160526 Call in: +1 646-876-9923  Meeting ID: 957 1216 0526

I.     CALL TO ORDER

        A.     ROLL CALL OF BOARD
                Present:
                Absent:

        B.     ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education move to adpt the agenda as presented (or revised).

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

        C.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES

                Regular Meeting - May 10, 2021
                Closed Meeting - May 10, 2021
                Special Meeting - May 27, 2021

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

        D.     BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS - Mrs. Michelle Bennin

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the General Fund Bill List in the amount of $ for May including $ for Food Services.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

II.    COMMUNICATIONS

        A.     REPORTS TO THE BOARD
                 1.  Recognition
                      a.  Teacher of the Month (Autumn Barr) - Mrs. Diane Chevillot
                      b.  Employee of the Month (Terri Ferroni) - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer
                 2.  New Courses - Mr. Carl McCready and Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer
                 3.  Professional Development 2021-2022 - Mrs. Amy Scott Kronemeyer
                 4.  Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer
                 5.  Michigan Reading Law Update - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer
                 6.  School Nurse Report - Mrs. Mary Michaels
          
        B.     SUPERINTENDENT REPORT - Superintendent Hall

        C.     AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

III.  ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS

        A.     PERSONNEL - Superintendent Hall
       
                New Hires

                1.     Vincent Gross - Head Varsity Volleyball Coach - Mr. Steve Lockwood
                 
                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Vincent Gross as Head Varsity Volleyball Coach for Sault Area High School.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

                2.     Jordynn Fountain - Payroll Specialist - Sault Area Public Schools

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Jordynn Fountain as Payroll Specialist for Sault Area Public Schools.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

                3.     Anna Wilson - Administrative Assistant - Central Office/Sault Area High School

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Anna Wilson as Administrative Assistant for Central Office/Sault Area High School.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

                4.     Kristie Chambers - Administrative Assistant - Malcolm High School

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Kristie Chambers as Administrative Assistant for Malcolm High School.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

                5.     Kerry Bell - Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper - Sault Area Middle School

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Kerry Bell as Administrative Assistant for Sault Area Middle School.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

        B.     EXTENDED CONTINUITY OF LEARNING PLAN - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education affirm (or revise) the Extended Continuity of Learning Plan as presented.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

        C.     DISTRICT SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM (DSIT) DESIGNATION - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education designate the DSIT to approve Teacher Professional Development. 

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                              No:

        D.     APPROVAL OF NEW COURSES - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer

                1.  Computer Science
                2.  AP World History
                3.  Dual Enrollment Native American Literature and High School Credit

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the new courses as approved by the District School Improvement Team.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

        E.     COURSE OFFERINGS - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the list of 2021-2022 course offerings for Sault Middle, Sault High, and Malcolm High as approved by the District School Improvement Team.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

        F.     2021 TAX RATE REQUEST (Form L-4029) - Mrs. Michelle Bennin

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the 2021 Tax Rate Request (Form L-4029) of 18 mills on non-homestead property for school operations, and 2.4 mills on all property for school debt.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by
                Yes:                             No:

        G.     FOOD SERVICE PAYMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM - Mrs. Michelle Bennin
                 
                Recommendation:  That the Bord of Education authorize the Business Manager to serve as the district contact and to execute any necessary documents.
                
                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

        H.     OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Mrs. Debra Gardner 

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel to Novi for the Pom Pon Squad to participate in Summer Dance Camp and Competition.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:

        I.     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, 2021, through July 31, 2022.

               Motion by:                    Seconded by:
               Yes:                             No:

        J.     MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS MEMBERSHIP - Superintendent Hall

               The annual MASB district membership and legal trust fund fees for the 2021-2022 school year is $4,526.

               Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Michigan Association of School Boards membershp and legal trust fund fees for 2021-2022 in the amount of $4,526.

               Motion by:                    Seconded by:
               Yes:                             No:

        K.     SET BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR JULY

                President Smith needs to call the July organizational meeting for the 2021-2022 school year.

        L.     GIFTS AND DONATIONS

               1.  The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers donated Channel, Plate, Flat bar stick and pipes for use by students in the Career Center welding program.

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

               Motion by:                    Seconded by:
               Yes:                             No:

IV.     BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES

V.     FUTURE PLANNING

         June 28, 2021 - Special Meeting - Sault Middle School - 5:30 p.m.
         July 12, 2021 - Board Organizational Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Sault Middle School
         July 21, 2021 - Board Workshop - 5:30 p.m. - Sault Middle School

VI.   CLOSED SESSION - M.O.M.A.  §15.268 8(c)
         
        A.     MOTION TO GO IN CLOSED SESSION

                Recomendation:  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: