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March 13, 2017 Agenda
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
876 MARQUETTE AVENUE
REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCTION
Phone 906/635-6609
March 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting - February 13, 2017
Closed Meeting - February 13, 2017
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS - Mrs. Amanda Matheson
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the General Fund Bill List in the amount of $1,867,434.25 for February including $61,738.39 for Food Services.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
B. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
1. Recognition
a. Teacher of the Month (Mrs. Pamela Pomeroy) - Ms. Jessica Rondeau
b. Employee of the Month (Mr. William Wesela) - Ms. Jessica Rondeau
2. Regional Spelling Bee Winners (Aye Thee Da and Bonnie Li) - Mrs. Diane Chevillot
3. Robotics Team - Ms. Marcia Sgriccia
III. ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS
A. PERSONNEL
New Hires - Support Staff
1. Mark Pingatore - Tutor/Paraprofessional - Malcolm High School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Mark Pingatore as part-time Tutor and Paraprofessional for Malcolm High School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
New Hires - Extra Curricular
1. Steve Lockwood - JV Football Coach - Sault Area High School
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the hiring of Steve Lockwood as JV Football Coach for Sault Area High School.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
B. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Mr. Chad Folkersma
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the overnight travel request to Novi for students to attend the 2017 Michigan Economics Challenge as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
C. AUTHORIZE FUEL CONTRACT - Mrs. Amanda Matheson
Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the off-site fueling proposal as submitted by Holiday Stationstores for a five-year term with an additional five-year renewal option and authorize the superintendent to sign the necessary documents.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
D. LATHE BID AWARD - Mrs. Amanda Matheson
Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the Lathe Bid to Haas Factory Outlet at a cost of $26,268.00 as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
E. ATHLETIC COMPLEX IMPROVEMENT BID AWARD - Mrs. Amanda Matheson
Recommendation: That the Board of Education award the Athletic Complex Improvement base bid, alternate #3 and alternate #1A to Payne and Dolan, Inc. for a project amount of $716,477.00 as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
F. ATHLETIC COMPLEX IMPROVEMENT FINANCING RESOLUTION - Mrs. Amanda Matheson
Recommendation: That the Board of Education approve the Athletic Complex Improvement Financing Resolution for the 2017 School Facility and Site Bonds in an amount not to exceed $755,000.00 for six years as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
G. SENIOR GRADUATION PARTY
A request has been received for support of the 32nd Annual All-night Graduation Party on Sunday, May 28, 2017.
Last year the Board allocated $2,000.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education allocate $________ to the Annual All-night Graduation Party.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
H. NO KID HUNGRY SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM - Dr. Tim Hall
Recommendation: That the Board of Education support the No Kid Hungry Summer Meals Program as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
I. GIFTS AND DONATIONS
1. The First United Presbyterian Church donated hats, mittens, and scarves to Lincoln Elementary School.
2. Janet Sinke donated 30 Children's Books to Washington Elementary School.
3. Marianne Earl donated student clothing and board games to Washington Elementary School.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the above donations with thanks and appreciation.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
V. BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES
VI. FUTURE PLANNING
March 15 - Staff Budget Presentation - Middle School - 4:15 p.m.
March 15 - Public Budget Presentation - Middle School - 5:30 p.m.
March 22 - Board Workshop - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
April 10 - Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
April 24 - Board Meeting - JKL Bahweting PSA - 7:00 p.m.
May 8 - Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
June 12 - Board Meeting - Middle School - 7:00 p.m.
VII. CLOSED SESSION - M.O.M.A. §15.268 8(a)
A. MOTION TO GO IN CLOSED SESSION
Recommendation: That the Board of Education move into closed session in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act §15.268 8(a), to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
A. EVALUATION - Mrs. Tracey Holt
Recommendation: That the Board of Education accept the Superintendent's evaluation as presented.
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: Seconded by:
Yes: No:
