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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
Tenure
1. Daniel Plummer
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
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
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.
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.
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:
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:
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No: