Minutes Tuesday, March 15, 2016

SAULT STE. MARIE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN 49783 REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Phone 906/635-6609 Minutes Tuesday, March 15, 2016 152. I. CALL TO ORDER President Smith welcomed and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Sault Area High School, 904 Marquette Avenue. A. ROLL CALL OF BOARD Board Members Present: Melissa S. Pingatore, Kenneth D. Dunton, Daniel L. Smith, Tracey E. Holt, Kenneth A. Hemming, Joseph A. Cochran, Martin R. Wolski Board Members 153. B. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Member Holt, supported by Member Dunton, that the Board of Education move to adopt the agenda as revised. Remove item II. B. 2. Transition Skills PETS Pilot Program Motion Carried 154. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting February 8, 2016 Closed Meeting February 8, 2016 It was moved by Member Dunton, supported by Member Wolski, that the Board of Education approve the above minutes as presented or revised. Yeas: Pingatore, Dunton, Smith, Hemming, Cochran, Wolski Abstain: Holt

2 155. D. BUSINESS REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS Superintendent Hall Superintendent Hall stated the Business Report was reviewed by the Finance Committee at its last meeting and there are no transactions out of the ordinary for the month. Superintendent Hall explained how checks are handled when they are written for numerous line items. Superintendent Hall noted the money received from grant items and what it is used for. Member Wolski inquired on the use of the Early Literacy Grant. Member Cochran inquired on the district providing busing for summer school. It was moved by Member Cochran, supported by Member Pingatore, that the Board of Education approve the General Fund Accounts Payable in the amount of $1,835,716.65 for February including $41,744.58 for Food Services. II. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE 156. A. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION There was none. 157. B. REPORTS TO THE BOARD 1. Recognition a. Teacher of the Month (Randy Pianosi) Ms. Sheri McFarlane Ms. McFarlane reported on Mr. Pianosi as the Teacher of the Month. She will present him with a t-shirt and $50 gift card from Doug Laprade Insurance Agency and Parker Ace Hardware.

3 President Smith asked Ms. McFarlane to convey the Board s appreciation to Mr. Pianosi. b. Employee of the Month (Heath Mohr) Mrs. Jessica Rondeau Mrs. Rondeau reported on why Mr. Mohr was awarded the Employee of the Month. She will present him with a t-shirt and a $50 gift card from Doug Laprade Insurance Agency and Parker Ace Hardware. President Smith asked Mrs. Rondeau to convey the Board s appreciation to Mr. Mohr. 2. Regional Spelling Bee Winners Mrs. Diane Chevillot Mrs. Chevillot introduced Aye Thee Da, Cassandra Gallagher, Mackenzie Anderson, Nahkah Aye, and Bonnie Li as the district s outstanding regional spelling bee winners. She stated they are among the best spellers the district has ever seen. On behalf of the Board, President Smith congratulated the spelling bee winners for all their hard work and success. 3. School Nurse Report Mrs. Lori Smith Mrs. Smith presented the August 2015 through February 2016 School Nurse Report. She reported on the number of students and staff who were given assistance with immunizations, flu shots, TB and Scoliosis testing, diabetes, seizers, Epi Pens, asthma, dental hygiene, head lice, communicable diseases, medicine dispensing, Heart Safe Certification, staff Cardiac Emergency Training, AED Drills, Worksite Wellness, updating the MICR and Illuminate systems, and supplying the building OSHA health kits. Mrs. Smith reported that she attended the quarterly Chippewa County Health Advisory meetings, School Nurse Conference, and Worksite Wellness meetings. Mrs. Smith noted she has delegated the building custodians to maintain the AED kits should it be necessary until a replacement is hired. Mrs. Smith thanked the Board for allowing her to serve as the School Nurse and for their confidence in being the new Allied Health Teacher.

4 5. High School Focus School Quarterly Report Mr. Carl McCready Mr. McCready reported on the high school Focus School Quarterly Report. He noted the strategies that were implemented for students struggling in Math and English Language Arts. He noted realignment was done to optimize particular student learning through identification and monitoring. Mr. McCready stated he is very excited to see the growth in this year s ACT scores. President Smith inquired on the number of years required to monitor Focus Schools. Superintendent Hall commented on the quality of work by the staff. President Smith congratulated the staff and stated the Board looks forward to their continued progress. Principal Carl McCready called attention to the display of student art work on the back wall of the library. 6. Chippewa County Family Project Mrs. Jennifer Obrieter Member Holt introduced the Chippewa County Family Project (CCFP) Board and indicated it was formed to help with the unmet foster care needs of the children in our district. CCFP member and attorney Jennifer Obrieter reported on the Board s Mission and how the community can provide a bridge for foster children from teenage years through adulthood. President Smith thanked Mrs. Obrieter and the Board for their informative presentation and stated it is a fantastic community-support idea. 158. III. ACTION ITEMS AND BOARD REPORTS A. PERSONNEL Mrs. Jo Anne Lussier presented the following. New Hires Certified 1. Lori Smith Allied Health Teacher Sault Area Career Center

5 It was moved by Member Dunton, supported by Member Hemming, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Lori Smith as Allied Health Teacher for Sault Area Career Center. Superintendent Hall announced the School Nurse posting closes on Friday. New Hires Support Staff Mrs. Jessica Rondeau presented the following. 1. Michelle Forrest Paraprofessional Sault Area Middle School It was moved by Member Hemming, supported by Member Wolski, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Michelle Forrest as part-time reading Professional at Sault Area Middle School. Mrs. Rondeau introduced Andrea France. 2. Andrea France Paraprofessional Sault Area Middle School It was moved by Member Holt, supported by Member Hemming, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Andrea France as part-time science Paraprofessional at Sault Area Middle School. Mrs. Jo Anne Lussier presented the following recommendation and introduced Kevin Misiak.

6 3. Kevin Misiak Paraprofessional Sault Area Career Center It was moved by Member Wolski, supported by Member Cochran, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Kevin Misiak as CTE Manufacturing Paraprofessional at Sault Area Career Center. Mrs. Sandy Sawyer presented the following recommendation. 4. Vicki Miller Title I Tutor Malcolm High School It was moved by Member Hemming, supported by Member Wolski, that the Board of Education approve the hiring of Vicki Miller as Title I Tutor at Malcolm High School. 159. B. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST Mrs. Cathy Welton, Mrs. Heather Suggitt, Mrs. Diane Harrington It was moved by Member Holt, supported by Member Dunton, that the Board of Education approve the overnight travel requests for Business Professionals of America (BPA) students to attend the State Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids and the National Leadership Conference in Boston should students place. 160. C. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Mr. Chad Folkersma Mr. Folkersma announced that he is pleased the district has a team that qualified to compete at the state level for a second year in a row. He stated the students have worked very hard to get this far.

7 It was moved by Member Hemming, supported by Member Pingatore, that the Board of Education approve the overnight travel request for students to compete in the Michigan Economic Challenge in Novi as presented. 161. D. OVERNIGHT TRAVEL REQUEST - Mrs. Lori Smith It was moved by Member Dunton, supported by Member Wolski, that the Board of Education approve the overnight travel request for students to compete in the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference as presented. 162. E. SENIOR GRADUATION PARTY It was moved by Member Dunton, supported by Member Hemming, that the Board of Education allocate $2,000 to the Annual All-night Graduation Party. 163. F. CONTRACT AMENDMENT DeVere Construction Superintendent Hall reported on DeVere Construction as it relates to the district s security construction and payment of contractors. Members Smith, Dunton, and Cochran inquired on the contractors that have not been paid and what the process is. Member Cochran inquired on future business with DeVere. President Smith indicated DeVere was up-front and is working with the district on completing the project.

8 It was moved by Cochran, supported by Wolski, that the Board of Education authorize Superintendent Hall to sign the contract amendment as presented. It was moved by Member Cochran, supported by Member Wolski, that the Board of Education authorize Superintendent Hall to sign the contract amendment and make adjustments as needed to avoid future issues with the contract. 164. G. GIFTS AND DONATIONS 1. Mr. Bob St. Peter of St. Joseph Church donated 20 desks to the Sault Area Public Schools. It was moved by Member Dunton, supported by Member Holt, that the Board of Education accept the above donation with thanks and appreciation. 165. IV. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS A. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Superintendent Hall reported on Kindergarten Roundup and thanked Mrs. Smith and the other volunteers for their support. Superintendent Hall reported on the former Bruce Township School Request for Proposal. He stated he hopes to bring a recommendation to the April or May meeting. Superintendent Hall reported the Custodial Request for Proposal was finalized by the attorney last Friday and he hopes to bring a recommendation to the April meeting.

9 Superintendent Hall reported on the EUPISD CTE regional millage proposal that will be brought to the voters on May 3. Superintendent Hall reported on the upcoming budget presentations and timeline. Superintendent Hall gave kudos to the EUP Business Consortium for their efforts in obtaining regional audit services. He noted the combined efforts saved the region a significant amount of money. President Smith inquired on the average number of students who attended Kindergarten Roundup over the past few years. He stated his wife was happy to volunteer and learn all of what the district has to offer its students. 166. V. BOARD GOVERNANCE AND BOARD POLICY ISSUES There was none. 167. VI. FUTURE PLANNING April 5 - Staff Budget Presentation - Middle School - 4:30 p.m. April 5 - Public Budget Presentation - Middle School - 5:30 p.m. April 7 - Board Workshop - Middle School - 5:30 p.m. April 11 - Regular Board Meeting - Washington Elementary School - 7:00 p.m. April 25 - Annual Board Meeting - JKL Bahweting School - 7:00 p.m. May 9 - Regular Board Meeting - Soo Twp. School - 7:00 p.m. June 13 - Regular Board Meeting - Middle School 7:00 p.m. 168. VII. CLOSED SESSION M.O.M.A. 15.268 8(a) A. MOTION TO GO IN CLOSED SESSION It was moved by Member Dunton, supported by Member Wolski, that the Board of Education move into closed session after a short recess at 8:08 p.m. in accordance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act 15.268 8(a) to discuss the Superintendent s evaluation. The Board reconvened in open session at 8:53 p.m. 169. VIII. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION

10 A. EVALUATION Mrs. Tracey Holt It was moved by Member Cochran, supported by Member Pingatore, that the Board of Education accept the Superintendent s evaluation as presented. 170. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board at 8:53 p.m., it was moved by Member Dunton, supported by Member Hemming, that the meeting be adjourned. Daniel L. Smith, President Melissa S. Pingatore, Secretary Judy L. Sirk, Recording Secretary