Mission Statement
With an exemplary staff and rigorous curriculum, our mission is to maximize the academic potential of every child.
(Adopted 1/28/2013)
Marquette Area Public Schools
BOARD OF EDUCATION
1201 W. Fair Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4200 – www.mapsnet.org
Regular Meeting
Monday, December 2, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
Marquette Senior High School
Media Center
A G E N D A
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Agenda
4. Superintendent’s Report
– One page building improvement plan/one page strategic plan for each building
– Strategic Planning/Realignment
– Sinking Fund
5. Comments from the Public (Agenda Items Only)
6. Approve Consent Agenda:
– Approve Minutes of November 11, 2013 Regular Board Meeting
– Approve Minutes of November 11, 2013 Closed Board Meeting Re: Union Negotiations
– Approve Minutes of November 11, 2013Special Board Meeting
– Approve Minutes of November 11, 2013 Closed Board Meeting Re: Student Discipline
– Approve Minutes of November 20, 2013 Special Board Meeting
– Approve Minutes of November 20, 2013 Closed Board Meeting Re: Student Discipline
– Personnel Report dated November 25, 2013; and
– Financial Reports:
– October 2013 Receipts and Disbursements
– October 2013 Financial Reports
7. Board Committee Reports:
A. Appropriations Committee Meeting of November 20, 2013
B. Policy Committee Meeting of November 18, 2013
C. PAC
D. FLAC
8. Unfinished Business
Continued
NOTICE REGARDING BOARD MEETING MINUTES: Minutes of all meetings of the Marquette Area Public Schools Board of
Education are stored and available for inspection in the Board of Education Office, 1201 W. Fair Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855.
Recent minutes, following approval, are also posted on the district website.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Any person with a disability who needs accommodation for participation in this meeting should
contact the Superintendent at 906-225-4200 at least 3 days in advance of the meeting to request assistance.
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9. New Business
A. First Reading of NEOLA Policies:
– Bylaw 0144.3 – Conflict of Interest (Revised)
– Policy 1400 – Job Descriptions (Revised)
– 1630.01/3430.01/4430.01 – Family & Medical Leaves of Absences (New/Revised/Revised)
– Policy 1622/362/4362 – Anti Harassment (New/Revised/Revised)
– Policy 2431.01 – Managing Heat and Humidity in Interscholastic Athletic Programs (new)
– Policy 4162 – Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
(revised)
– Policy 5112 – Entrance Age (revised)
– Policy 5517- Anti-Harassment (Revised)
– Policy 5517.01 – Bullying and Other Aggressive Behavior Toward Students (Revised)
– Policy 6107 – Authorization to Accept and Distribute Electronic Records and to Use Electronic
Signatures (New)
– Policy 6420 – Conflict of Interest – Legal Counsel, Advisors or Consultants (new)
– Policy 6470 – Payment of Claims (revised)
– Policy 6520 – Payroll Deductions (Revised)
– Policy 8120 – Iran Economic Sanctions Act Compliance (New)
– Policy 8142 – Criminal History Record Check (new)
– Policy 8390 – Animals on District Property (New)
– Policy 8405 – Environmental Health and Safety Issues (revised)
– Policy 8510 – Wellness (Revised)
– Policy 9160 – Public Attendance at School Events (Revised)
– Student Discipline (Replaces NEOLA Policies 5605; 5610; 5601.01; 5611)
B. Ratify MESPA I Union Contract
C. Consider Motion Requesting Resolution Calling Election August 5, 2014
D. Consider Amendment to 2013-2014 Budget
E. Consider MAPS Realignment Plan
10. Gifts and Bequests
11. Comments from the Public (General)
12. Board Members’ Comments
13. Board President’s Comments
14. Announcements and Other Meetings:
December 4 Superintendent’s Evaluation Cmt. Meeting Central Noon
December 6 End of the First Marking Period K-5
December 6 Fall Renaissance Assembly 10-12
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grade
December 9 K-12 PLT Early Dismissal
December 10 Appropriations Committee Central 1:30 p.m.
December 13 K-5 Report Card Distribution
December 16 Regular Board Meeting MSHS 5:30 p.m.
See attached list of MAPS Holiday Programs
15. Adjourn
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