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

June 13, 2022

AGENDA

Where:  Sault Area Middle School, 684 Marquette Avenue, 7:00 p.m. or viewable via Zoom: https://eupschools.zoom.us/j/97841050553

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

        Workshop - May 4, 2022 - 5:30 p.m.
        Special Meeting - May 9, 2022 - 6:15 p.m.
        Closed Meeting - May 9, 2022 - 6:15 p.m.
        Regular Meeting - May 9, 2022 - 7:00 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 May General Fund Bill List in the amount of $$2,385,444.85 and the Food Service Bill List in the amount of $66,354.34.

        Motion by:                               Seconded by:
        Yes:                                         No:

II.     COMMUNICATIONS

         A.     REPORTS TO THE BOARD

                1.  Recognition
                     a.  Nick Oshelski Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient (Dr. Tony McLain - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer
                2.  Building Reports - Principals
                     a.  Washington School - Dr. Sheri McFarlane
                     b.  Lincoln School - Mrs. Diane Chevillot
                     c.  Sault Middle School - Ms. Jessica Rondeau
                     d.  Malcolm High School - Mrs. Sandy Sawyer
                     e.  Sault Area High School - Mr. Carl McCready
                3.  School Nurse Report - Mary Michaels, RN, BSN

        B.     SUPERINTENDENT REPORT - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer   

        C.     AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

III.    ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS

        A.     PERSONNEL 

                 New Hires

                  1.    Katelynn Jackson - Science Teacher - Sault Area Middle School

                         Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Katelynn Jackson as Science Teacher for Sault Area Middle School.

                         Motion by:                              Seconded by:
                         Yes:                                        No:

                  2.     Zachary Horton - Welding Instructor - Sault Area Career Center

                          Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Zachary Horton as Welding Instructor for Sault Area High School.

                         Motion by:                              Seconded by:
                         Yes:                                        No:
                          
        B.    EUPISD SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE –  Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer 

                Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Special Education Millage Resolution as presented.  

                Motion by:                     Seconded by: 
                 Yes:                              No: 

       C.     SCHOOL SAFETY LIAISON

               Recommendation: That the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent to be the School Safety Liaison to comply with MCL Sec. 380.1241.

               Motion by:                              Seconded by:
               Yes:                                        No:

       D.     COURSE OFFERINGS - Superintendent Scott Kronemeyer

               Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the 2022-2023 list of course offerings for Sault Area High School & Career Center, Malcolm High School, Sault Area Middle School, and Virtual Blue K-12.

               Motion by:                              Seconded by:
               Yes:                                        No:

        E.     ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS - Mrs. Michelle Bennin  

                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education award the electronic door lock system bid to D/A Central at the low bid total project cost of $449,002.44 as presented.

                  Motion by:                              Seconded by:
                  Yes:                                        No:

        F.       2021-2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT - Mrs. Michelle Bennin 

                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the second 2021-2022 Budget Amendment to the general fund budget as presented.

                  Motion by:                                 Seconded by:
                  Yes:                                           No:

        G.     PROPOSED 2022-2023 BUDGET HEARING - Mrs. Michelle Bennin

                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education accept public comment on the 2022-2023 budget.

                 Motion by:                                   Seconded by:
                 Yes:                                             No:

        H.     PROPOSED 2022-2023 BUDGET - Mrs. Michelle Bennin 

                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the 2022-2023 budget as presented.

                 Motion by:                                    Seconded by:
                 Yes:                                               No:

        I.     2022 TAX RATE REQUEST (Form L-4029) - Mrs. Michelle Bennin

               Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the 2022 Tax Rate Request (Form L-4029) of 18 mills on non-homestead property for school operations and 2.48 mills on all property for school debt.

               Motion by:                              Seconded by:
               Yes:                                        No:        

        J.     FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT COMPANY EXTENSION - Mrs. Michelle Bennin 

                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve a one-year extension with Chartwell's as our Food Service Management Company including a 1% increase in management and administrative fees.

                  Motion by:                            Seconded by:
                  Yes:                                      No:

        K.     MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer  

                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 the year August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023.

                Motion by:                              Seconded by:
                Yes:                                        No:
                
       L.     MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS MEMBERSHIP - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer

               The annual MASB district membership and legal trust fund fees for the 2022-2023 school year is $4,762.

                 Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Michigan Association of School Boards membership and legal trust fund fees for 2022-2023 in the amount of $4,762.

                Motion by:                              Seconded by:
                Yes:                                        No:

        M.     2021-2022 EXTENDED COVID-19 LEARNING PLAN - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer
               
                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the 2021-2022 Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan as presented. 

                 Motion by:                              Seconded by:
                 Yes:                                        No:

        N.     SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION - Ms.  Melissa Pingatore

                 Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the final Superintendent evaluation as presented.
           
                 Motion by:                               Seconded by:
                 Yes:                                         No: 

        O.     APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION GUIDES - Superintendent Scott-Kronemeyer 

                 1.     Superintendent

                  Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the extension of the Superintendent contract by one year as presented.

                  Motion by:                             Seconded by:
                  Yes:                                       No:

                  2.     Business Manager

                  Recommendation:  That the Board of Education approve the extension of the Business Manager contract by one year as presented.

                  Motion by:                              Seconded by:
                  Yes:                                        No:

          P.     SET BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR JULY

                   President DeWitt needs to call the July organizational meeting for the 2022-2023 school year.

          Q.    POLICIES - FIRST READING 

                 These policies are being presented for their first read.  No action is required.

                 Policy 167.3      Public Participation at Board Meetings
                 Policy 1616       Staff Dress and Grooming
                 Policy 3216       Staff Dress and Grooming
                 Policy 4216       Staff Dress and Grooming
                 Policy 5511       Staff Dress and Grooming
                 Policy 5722       School Sponsored Publications and Productions
                 Policy 6110       Grant Funds
                 Policy 6114       Cost Principles - Spending Federal Funds
                 Policy 6325       Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds
                 Policy 7540.02  Web Asccessibility, Content, Apps and Services
                 Policy 7544       Use of Social Media

IV.    BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES

V.     FUTURE PLANNING

        July 11 - Regular Board Meeting - Sault Area Middle School - 7:00 p.m.

VI.    ADJOURNMENT

        Motion by:                              Seconded by:
        Yes:                                        No: