Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools

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SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783

REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION

Phone 906/635-6609

Minutes –Monday, October 14, 2013

46.I.CALL TO ORDER

President Hemming called the meeting to order at7:00p.m. in the Sault Area Middle School, 684 Marquette Avenue.

A.ROLL CALL OF BOARD

Board Members Present: William T. Eilola, David E. Scott, Daniel L. Smith, Kenneth A. Hemming, Martin R. Wolski, Tracey E. Holt, Kenneth D. Dunton

Board Members Absent: None

47.B.ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

It was moved by Member Dunton, supported by Member Wolski, that the Board of Education adopt the agenda as revised.

Item II. 6. – Jump Start Program - Eliminated.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

48.C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting – September 9, 2013

It was moved by Member Eilola, supported by Member Scott, that the Board of Education approve the regular minutes as presented.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

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49.D.BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS –

Mrs. Amanda Matheson

Mrs. Matheson reported on the highlights of the September financial statements.

It was moved by MemberScott, supported by Member Smith, that the Board of Education approve the September General Fund Accounts Payable in the amount of $2,040,229.19 and $61,162.56 for Food Services.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

II.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE

50.A.AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

Soccer Coach Francis DeShano inquired on the Board’s course of action with MHSAA that would enable players to be eligible for participation in the state championship games.

Mr. Owen Bell and Mr. Kevin Kalchik spoke in support of the Upper Peninsula soccer teams’ participation in the state championship games.

51.B.REPORTS TO THE BOARD

Recognition

a. Teacher of the Month (Pamela Pomeroy) - Mr. Dean Paul

Mr. Paul announced Mrs. Pomeroy as the Outstanding Teacher of the Month. He will present her with a Parker Ace Hardware tee shirt and a $25 Parker Ace Hardware gift certificate sponsored by Sutter-Laprade Insurance Agency and Parker Ace Hardware.

b. Employee of the Month (Janis Wilson) - Mrs. AmandaMatheson

Mrs. Matheson announced Mrs. Janis Wilson as the Outstanding Employee of the Month. She will present her with a Parker Ace Hardware tee shirt and a $25 Parker Ace Hardware gift certificate sponsored by Sutter-Laprade Insurance Agency and Parker Ace Hardware.

StauderBarch Presentation – Mr. RJ Naughton

Mr. Naughton reported on general obligation bond projections and a timeline for a possible 2014 millage and bond election.

Board discussion ensued.

The Evening News – Mrs. Tracy Menard

Superintendent Hall reported on The Evening News bi-weekly column generated by students in Mrs. Menard’s class.

High School Summer School – Mr. John Sherry

Mr. Sherry and Miss Rebecca Dennison reported on the 2013 Sault High Summer School Program. Seventy-eight students enrolled and focused on credit recovery.

Middle School Summer School – Mr. Dean Paul

Mr. Paul reported on the Middle School Summer School Program. Thirty-nine out of approximately 250 targeted students were enrolled and focused on remediation.

Early/Middle College – Mr. Carl McCready

Mr. McCready reported on the Early/Middle College concept. He will report back on when additional information is available.

Board discussion ensued on the structure and cost benefits.

Concussion Update – Mr. Tony Haller

Mr. Haller reported on ways to further enhance the awareness of concussion testing and protection.

Board discussion ensued on procedures and accountability.

III.ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS

52.A.PERSONNEL

New Hires – Support Staff

1.Anthony Sauro – Cook II – Sault Area High School

It was moved by Member Scott, supported by Member Smith, that the Board of Education approve the recommendation to hire Anthony Sauro as Cook II for Sault Area High School.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

Superintendent Hall reported on a retirement, resignations, and positions to be filled.

New Hires – Third Party PESG

1.Trent Furr– Personal Computer Specialist – Sault Area Public Schools

It was moved by Member Scott, supported by MemberDunton, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Trent Furras part-time Personal Computer Specialist for Sault Area Public Schools.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

2.Elliot Furr– Personal Computer Specialist – Sault Area Public Schools

It was moved by Member Wolski, supported by Member Dunton, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of ElliotFurras part-time Personal Computer Specialist for Sault Area Public Schools.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

53.B.AUDIT REPORT – Mrs. Amanda Matheson

Mrs. Matheson introduced Mr. Doug Deeter and Mr. Jason Kelly from Rehmann.

It was moved by Member Scott, supported by Member Wolski, that the Board of Education accept the 2012-2013 audit as presented by Rehmann Group.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

54.C.APPROVAL OF TUITION RATE – Mrs. Amanda Matheson

It was moved by Member Holt, supported by Member Smith, that the Board of Education approve the 2013-2014 tuition rate at the per capita cost as presented.

For students eligible for state foundational allowance:

Per Capita Rate$7,659.86 per year

Elementary Tuition$2,548.83 per year

Secondary Tuition$2,883.94 per year

Vocational Tuition$2,221.36 per year ($1,110.68 per semester)

For student ineligible for state foundational allowance:

Elementary Tuition$9,574.83

Secondary Tuition$9,909.94

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

55. D.SUMMER TAX COLLECTION – Mrs. Amanda Matheson

It was moved by Member Dunton, supported by Member Scott, that the Board of Education approve the resolution and agreement to impose the summer property tax levy for 2014.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

56.E.BUS PURCHASE – Mr. Larry Perron

It was moved by Member Scott, supported by Member Dunton, that the Board of Education approve the purchase of one new 77 passenger school bus from Zaremba Equipment Incorporated at the low bid cost of $78,700.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

57.F.GIFTS AND DONATIONS

Scott Nagy of Precision Edge Surgical Products Company LLC donated round stock and stainless steel sheet stock to the Career Center Manufacturing Technology Program.

Askwith Gifts donated two cases of waffle and 1 box of regular ice cream cones for use by the district.

Albert Heating & Cooling donated drive bender equipment, pan break, and scrap sheet metal to the Sault Area Career Center Metalworking Class.

Sherwin-Williams Company donated 10 gallons of paint, three gallons of stain, and two gallons of finish to the Sault Area Career Center Construction Technology Program and Woods class.

It was moved by Member Eilola, supported by Member Smith, that the Board of Education accept the above donations with thanks and appreciation.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

58.IV.ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

A.SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

Superintendent Hall reported on the fall student count.

Superintendent Hall reported on the Memorandum of Understanding required by the Michigan Department of Education for the Ojibwe Language Teacher.

Superintendent Hall reported on a scrapped-out bus used at LSSU for Fire Science training.

Superintendent Hall reported on the Japanese Goodwill Student Exchange Visitor and Farewell Dinner.

Superintendent Hall sought confirmationfor the October 23 EUPSBA dinner. President Hemming encouraged everyone to attend.

59.V.BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES

Member Scottreported he was scheduled for MASB training.

Members Smith and Scott commented on repetitive reporting.

60.VI.FUTURE PLANNING

October 23 - EUPSBA Annual Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Whitefish Twp. Schools

November 11 - Regular Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Middle School

December 9 - Regular Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Middle School

61.VII. CLOSED SESSION – M.O.M.A. §15.268, 8(c)

A. MOTION TO GO IN CLOSED SESSION

It was moved by Member Smith, supported by Member Eilola, that the Board of Education move into closed session at 9:03 p.m. in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act §15.268, 8(c), for strategy and negotiations.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

The board returned to open session at 9:11 p.m.

62.VIII.CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT – Superintendent Hall

It was moved by Member Wolski, supported by Member Scott, that the Board of Education approve the Custodial Agreement as presented.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

63.IX.ADJOURNMENT`

There being no further business to come before the Board at 9:11p.m., it was moved by Member Eilola, supported by MemberDunton, that the meeting be adjourned.

Yeas: Eilola, Scott, Smith, Hemming, Wolski, Holt, Dunton

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried.

Kenneth A. Hemming, President

Martin R. Wolski, Board Secretary

Judy L. Sirk, Recording Secretary