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

February 14, 2022

AGENDA

Where:  Sault Area Middle School, 684 Marquette Avenue, 7:00 p.m. or viewable via Zoom: https://eupschools.zoom.us/j/91030370570 or Dial in: +1 646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 240-501-4854

I.       CALL TO ORDER

         Pledge of Allegiance

         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 - January 10, 2022
        Special Meeting - January 19, 2022 - 5:30 p.m.
        Special Meeting - January 19, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
        Closed Session II. A. - January 19, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
        Closed Session II. C. - January 19, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
        Closed Session II. E. - January 19, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

        Motion by:                    Seconded by:
        Yes:                              No:

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

        Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the January General Fund Bill List in the amount of $ 2,358,655.42 and the Food Service Bill List in the amount of $47,820.14.

        Motion by:                     Seconded by:
        Yes:                               No:

II.     COMMUNICATIONS 

        A.     REPORTS TO THE BOARD

                1.  Recognition
                     a.  Teacher of the Month (Kelly Beaumont) - Ms. Jessica Rondeau
                     b.  Employee of the Month (Kerry Bell) - Ms. Jessica Rondeau
                2.  Sault High School - Mr. Carl McCready
                3.  Malcolm High School - Mrs. Sandy Sawyer
                4.  Sault Middle School - Ms. Jessica Rondeau
                5.  Lincoln School - Mrs. Diane Chevillot
                6.  Washington School - Dr. Sheri McFarlane

        B.     SUPERINTENDENT REPORT - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer
                 1.  R.J. Naughton; PFM
                 2.  Safe and Healthy Schools
                 3.  Growth Report (NWEA MAP)
                  
        C.     AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

III.    ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS

        A.     PERSONNEL

                New Hires

                1.  Cynthia Brown - Special Education Paraprofessional - Lincoln School

                Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Cynthia Brown as part-time Special Education Resource Room Paraprofessional for Lincoln School.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                              No:

                2.  Ernie Beaumont - Grades 4 and 5 Boys Basketball Supervisor - Sault Area Middle School

               Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Ernie Beaumont as Grades 4 and 5 Boys Basketball Supervisor for Sault Area Middle School.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                              No:

                3.     David Cunningham - Mail/Food Truck Driver - Sault Area Public Schools

                Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the hiring of David Cummingham as part-time Mail/Food Truck Driver for Sault Area Public Schools.

                 Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                              No:
                           

        B.    DM BURR - Mrs. Michelle Bennin

               Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the contract adjustment with DM Burr for a monthly contract rate not to exceed $80,205.

               Motion by:                    Seconded by:
               Yes:                              No:

       C.     OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Mrs. Megan Burkitt

               Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel for students to travel to France and Spain through EF Educational Tours as presented.

               Motion by:                    Seconded by:
               Yes:                              No:

       D.     OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Mrs. Kellie Greener and Mrs. Heather Suggitt

                Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel for students to participate in the Business Professionals of America Leadership Conference and attend the leadership seminars in Grand Rapids as presented.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                              No:

       E.     MERIT PAY - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer

                Recommendation: That the Board of Education increase the Merit Pay to $75,000 including FICA and Retirement.

                Motion by:                    Seconded by:
                Yes:                              No:

       F.     BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT REPORTING Sec. 98b - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer

               Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the Benchmark Assessment Report as presented.

               Motion by:                    Seconded by:
               Yes:                              No:

      G.     BOARD COMPENSATION - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer

               Recommendation:

               Motion by:                    Seconded by:
               Yes:                              No:

      H.     GIFTS AND DONATIONS - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer
               
               1.  International Antique Auto Club donated $200 to the Homeless Program.
               2.  First United Presbyterian Church continues to provide support to Lincoln School for student snacks as needed.
               3.  Employees of the Chippewa County Health Department donated $173.82 in dress down money for the Homeless Program.

               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

         March 14 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
         April 11 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
         April 25 - Annual Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
         May - EUPSBA Meeting
         May 3 - Evening with the Arts
         May 4 - Board Workshop - 5:30 p.m.
         May 5 - Budget Presentation - 4:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.     
         May 9 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
         June 13 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

VI.    ADJOURNMENT

        Motion by:                    Seconded by:
        Yes:                              No: