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February 13, 2017 Agenda
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783
REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION
Phone 906/635-6609
February 13, 2017
AGENDA
Where: Sault Area Middle School, 684 Marquette Avenue, 7:00 p.m.
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. BOARD COMMITTEES
President Smith needs to appoint a member to the following committees.
2017 Facilities and Grounds Committee
Current Members are Daniel Smith and Joseph Cochran-Chairman
2017 District School Improvement Committee
President Smith needs to approve a Board liaison to the District School Improvement Committee.
Member Pingatore was the most recent member to serve in this capacity.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting - January 9, 2017
Special Meeting - January 12, 2017
Special Meeting - February 6, 2017
Closed Meeting - February 6, 2017
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
E. BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the January General Fund Accounts Payable in the amount of $1,836,412.88 including $61,989.19 for Food Services.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
B. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
1. Spelling Bee Winners - Mrs. Diane Chevillot
2. Malcolm Dreamstarter Class - Mrs. Sandy Sawyer
3. Recognition
a. Teacher of the Month (Kelsie Harris) - Ms. Sheri McFarlane
b. Employee of the Month (Sherri Moran) - Ms. Jessica Rondeau
4. School Accountability Report Card - Mrs. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer
III. ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
A. PERSONNEL
New Hires - Support Staff
1. Mary Ann Barban - Food Server/Cashier - Washington School
Recommendation: That the board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Mary Ann Barban as part-time food Server/Cashier at Washington School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
B. FOOD SERVICE INCREASE - Ms. Brenda Garland
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the recommendation to increase the price of breakfast by 10 cents and increase the price of lunch by 10 cents effectively July 1, 2017.
Proposed 2017-18 Prices:
Breakfast $1.85 Lunch Elementary $2.70 Lunch Secondary $2.95
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
C. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Ms. Marcia Sgriccia
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel request for the FIRST Robotics Team 1596 to attend regional competition in Escanaba as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Mrs. Cathy Welton, Mrs. Heather Suggitt, Mrs. Diane Harrington
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel requests for BPA students to attend the state leadership conference in Grand Rapids and the National Leadership Conference in Orlando as needed.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
E. POLICIES - Superintendent Hall
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the following new, revised, or replacement policies as presented.
Policy 1130 - Conflict of Interest - Administration
Policy 3110 - Conflict of Interest - Professional Staff
Policy 4110 - Conflict of Interest - Support Staff
Policy 6110 - Grant Funds
Policy 6111 - Internal Controls
Policy 6112 - Cash Management of Grants
Policy 6114 - Cost Principals - Spending Federal Grants
Policy 6116 - Time and Effort Reporting
Policy 6550 - Travel Payment & Reimbursement
Policy 7300 - Disposition of Real Property
Policy 7310 - Disposition of Surplus Property
Policy 7450 - Property Inventory
Policy 8500 - Food Services
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
F. GIFTS AND DONATIONS
1. Sherwin Williams donated stain, paint, caulking, caulking guns, and miscellaneous supplies to the Sault Area Career Center
Industrial Technology Program.
2. Sault High Class of 1966 donated $2,200 to Sault High to help pay for, counselor referred, students in need of graduation
materials.
3. Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts donated several items to the elementary schools.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the above donations with thanks and appreciation.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
IV. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
A. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
V. BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES
VI. FUTURE PLANNING
February 16 - Sault Area Career Center Open House - 3:00-5:00 p.m.
March 13 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
March 15 - Staff Budget Presentation - Middle School - 4:15 p.m.
March 15 - Public Budget Presentation - Middle School - 5:30 p.m.
March 22 - Special Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
April 10 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
April 24 - Annual Board Meeting - JKL Bahweting School - 7:00 p.m.
May 8 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
June 12 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
VII. CLOSED SESSION - M.O.M.A. §15.268, 8(c)
Recommendation: That the Board of Education go 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:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
