September 13, 2021 Agenda

SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783
REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609
 
September 13, 2021
 
 
AGENDA
 
Where:  Sault Area Middle School, 684 Marquette Avenue, 7:00 p.m. or viewable via Zoom: https://eupschools.zoom.us/j/2405014824 or Dial In: +1 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 240 501 4824
 
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 - August 9, 2021
                Closed Meeting - August 9, 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 August General Fund Bill List in the amount of $1,372,662.48 and the Food Service Bill List of $21,084.04.
 
                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                             No:
 
II.    COMMUNICATIONS 
 
        A.     REPORTS TO THE BOARD
 
                1.  First Week Update
                     a.  Washington School - Dr. Sheri McFarlane
                     b.  Lincoln School - Mrs. Diane Chevillot
                     c.  Sault Area Middle School - Mrs. Jessica Rondau-McCarthy
                     d.  Sault Area High School - Mr. Carl McCready
                     e.  Malcolm High School - Mrs. Sandy Sawyer

        B.     SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
 
                 1.  Operating Schools Safely Update
 
        C.     AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
 
 
III.     ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
 
          A.     PERSONNEL - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer
 
                   New Hires   
 
                  1.    Erica Preston - CI Paraprofessional - Lincoln School
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Erica Preston as CI Paraprofessional for Lincoln School.
                  
 
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
                  2.     Stefanie Tetzlaff - Paraprofessional/After School Tutor - Lincoln school
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Stefanie Tetzlaff as Paraprofessional/After School Tutor for Lincoln School.
 
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
                  3.     Susan Rambo - Paraprofessional - Lincoln School
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Susan Rambo as Paraprofessional for Lincoln School.
                   
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
                  4.     Terri LaPointe - Jurnior/Kindergarten Teacher - Washington School
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Terri LaPointe as 
                   
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
                  5.     Shad Miller - English/Language Arts Teacher - Sault Area Middle School
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Shad Miller as English/Language Arts Teaher for Sault Area Middle School.
                   
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
                  6.     Emily Darling - Social Studies Teacher - Sault Area Middle School
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Emly Darling as Social Studies Teacher for Sault Area Middle School.
                   
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
                  7.     Amy Wilds - Title I Paraprofessional - Sault Area Middle School
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Amy Wilds as Title I Paraprofessional for Sault Area Middle School.
                  
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:

                  8.     Laurie Morley - Native American Advisor - Malcolm High School
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Laurie Morley as Native American Advisor for Malcolm High School.
                   
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
                  9.     David Graham - Science Teacher - Malcolm High School
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire David Graham as Science Teacher for Malcolm High School
                   
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
                  10.     Stephanie McLeod - Administrative Assistant - Sault Area Career Center
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Stephanie McLeod as Administrative Assistant for Sault Area Career Center.
                   
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
                  11.     Faith Cryderman - Freshman Volleyball Coach - Sault Area High School
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Faith Cryderman as Freshman Volleyball Coach for Sault Area High School.
                   
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:

                  Tenure

                  1.     Daniel Plummer
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education grant tenure to Daniel Plummer as presented.
 
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
                  2.     Virginia King
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education grant tenure to Virginia King as presented.
 
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
                  3.     Lisa Hockersmith
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education grant tenure to Lisa Hockersmith as presented.
 
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
          B.    STUDENT REINSTATEMENT REQUEST - Superintendent Amy Scott-Kronemeyer

                 1.    Jane Doe #1 20/21
 
                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the recommendation for Jane Doe #1 20/21 to be reinstated into the district as presented.
 
                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                             No:
 
                 2.     Jane Doe #2 20/21
 
                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Educaiton approve the recommendation for Jane Doe #2 20/21 to be reinstated into the district as paresented.
                  
                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                             No:
 
          C.    OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Ms. Heather Hopkins
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Ovrnight Travel Request to Washington D.C. as presented.
 
                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                             No:
 
          D.    APPROVAL OF TUITION RATES - Mrs. Michelle Bennin   
 
                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the following 2021-2022 tuition
                 rates at the per capita cost as presented.
 
                 For students eligible for state foundational allowance:
                 Per Capita Rate         $11,060.85 per year
                 Elementary Tuition     $13,826.06 per year
                 Secondary Tuition      $14,309.97 per year
                 Vocational Tuition       $ 3,207.65 per year ($1,603.83 per semester)
 
                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                             No:
 
          E.     SALE OF VACANT LOTS - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer

                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the resolution for the sale of vacant lots as presented.
 
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
           F.     GIFTS AND DONATIONS - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer

                  1.     Tractor Supply donated auto electical supplies to the Sault Area Career Center Automotive Technology Program.
 
                  2.     Chippewa County Correctional Facility donated a Jointer and various hand tools for use by students in the Career Center Woodshop.
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accpet the above donations with thanks and apprectiation.
 
                  Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                  Yes:                             No:
 
 IV.     BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES
          
 
V.      FUTURE PLANNING
 
          October 11 - Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Middle School
          November 8 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Middle School
          December 13 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Middle School
 
 
VI.     CLOSED SESSION
          
          A.     MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION M.O.M.A. 15.268 §8 (a)
 
                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education move into closed session in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act 15.268 §8 (a), to consider a periodic personnel evaluation.

                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                             No:
 
         B.     MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION M.O.M.A. 15.268 §8 (h)
 
                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education move into closed session in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act 15.268 §8 (h), to consider security planning.

                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                             No:
 
VII.      ADJOURNMENT
 
           Motion by:                    Seconded by:
           Yes:                             No: