Parents of Grades 7-12 students please see the attached letter that will also be sent home today:
Bulldogs Build Up in the Weight Room.
The MS 7th/8th Grade Tournament time for today October 5, has changed. They will now be playing at 4:00p.m. instead of 5:00p.m and it is self transport. 7th grade is playing in St. Ignace and 8th grade is playing in Sault Ste. Marie.
Can't Wait!
Middle School Volleyball Conference Tournament, Saturday, October 02. 7th grade will play in DeTour at 10:00a.m. and 8th grade will play in Brimley at 9:00a.m. Reminder spectators attending sporting events in Brimley are required to wear a mask.
Canceled: J.V. & Varsity Girls Volleyball for Thursday, September 30, against DeTour is canceled.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
RUDYARD AREA SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
High School Chorus Room
September 27, 2021
6:00 p.m.
I. WELCOME & CALL TO ORDER
A. Salute to the flag
B. Roll call
C. Motion to accept the agenda
II. STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
1. Jr./Sr. High Principal
2. Elementary Principal
3. Athletic Director
4. Business Manager
5. Letter of Resignation – D. Beaudoin
6. Letter to Rescind Hire - Lounds
V. CLOSED SESSION
Purpose: Contract Negotiations
VI. DISCUSSION
1. COVID-19
2. Offer Covid Testing?
3. CBA 101 Class
VII. ACTION ITEMS
A. Consent Agenda
1. August payroll - $154,930.89
2. August checks - $473,888.48
3. Regular Board meeting minutes¬¬ – August 23, 2021
4. Closed Session meeting minutes – August 23, 2021
5. 2021-2022 Course Catalog
6. 2021-2022 Indian Policies and Procedures
7. Letter of Resignation – D. Beaudoin
8. Letter to Rescind Hire - Lounds
B. Business
1. 2021-2024 RFT Contact
2. Wood Purchase – CTE Shop
3. EDUStaff - Teacher Sub Rates
4. EDUStaff Wage – GSRP Parapro
5. EDUStaff Hire – Covid Cleaner
6. Hire Bus Driver
7. Hire MS Cross Country Coach
8. Hire 7th Grade Volleyball Coach
9. Hire 8th Grade Volleyball Coach
10. Hire Freshman Class Advisor
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
X. ADJOURN
This is a meeting in public of the Board of Education for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda. Any person with a disability who needs assistance, please contact the Administrative Office at 906-478-3771 at least three days prior to the meeting.
Parents of MS Volleyball players. Reminder: Brimley Area
Schools requires spectators to wear face masks. Thank you for following their rules/guidelines.
Student Council has been working hard on Homecoming Week. Nice job, including t-shirts, spirit days and events.
Friday’s Schedule:
Parade Line Up: 5:30 PM
2021 Homecoming Parade 6:00 PM
Homecoming Game vs Newberry 7:00 PM
J.V. Football game for Friday, September 24, against Newberry has been Canceled.
J.V. & Varsity Girls Volleyball game, will be canceled on Tuesday, September 28, against Engadine.
Junior High Girls Volleyball game against Engadine, on September 28, is still on schedule with a start time of 5:30p.m. in the Middle School gym.
Reminder: For the Safety or our students, driving or parking behind the school will not be permitted until after 3:35. Also, there is absolutely no parking by the Bus Garage. We appreciate your cooperation.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
DATE: September 20, 2021
POSITIONS: 7TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH
8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH
DESCRIPTION: Desire to work with and motivate High School athletes.
Prior coaching experience preferred.
APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD INCLUDE: Letter of Interest
DEADLINE: September 30, 2021 by 3:00 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON:
John Krentz
11185 W. 2nd Street
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771
jkrentz@eupschools.org
It is the policy of Rudyard Area Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Deb Edington, Rudyard Area Schools, 11185 W. 2nd Street, Rudyard, MI 49780 (906/478-3771).
Please see the attached photo for an update on the Piranhas Swim Team!
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
DATE: September 20, 2021
POSITIONS: HS ROBOTICS COACH
MS ROBOTICS COACH
APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD INCLUDE: Letter of Interest
DEADLINE: September 30, 2021 by 3:00 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON:
Chad Folkersma
11185 W. 2nd Street
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771
cfolkersma1@eupschools.org
It is the policy of Rudyard Area Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Deb Edington, Rudyard Area Schools, 11185 W. 2nd Street, Rudyard, MI 49780 (906/478-3771).
Student Council is selling Homecoming Shirts this week! $10 each. Shirts can be bought at lunch or in the office. Student sales start today, public sales start on Tuesday.
The Rudyard National Honor Society (NHS) will be hosting a community blood drive on Monday (9/20), from 10-2 PM in the High School Choir Room. Community Members are welcome to come and donate, but should enter through the Choir Room's exterior door off the student parking lot (Signs will be posted), instead of the HS office.
Students ages 17 and older can donate (16 with parent permission).
Nice Job to the 8th graders! They won the Brimley tournament today!
Varsity Girls Volleyball Tournament tomorrow in Charlevoix, September 18 is cancelled, due to Covid.
Our online school store is now live! We will have a school store in the building, but this option gives students, parents, community and alumni another option. Items online are different than those in the building and ship direct.
https://www.rudyardspiritwear.com/