It’s the first day of school, we love seeing all the awesome “first day photos!” Let’s see those first day photos!
30 minutes until our Rudyard Bulldogs kickoff their 2021-22 football season vs the Superior Central. If you're able, come out and support your Bulldogs. For those unable to make it we'll be broadcasting the game on our Facebook page as well as on our webpage.
Go Bulldogs!
Rudyard Jr/Sr High School 2021 Student Schedules will be advaibile next week at the office:
Grades 11 & 12 - 8/31 (12:00-3:00 PM)
Grades 8-10 - 9/1 (8:00-3:00 PM)
New Students and 7th Grade - 9/2 (12:00-3:00 PM)
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
RUDYARD AREA SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
High School Chorus Room
August 23, 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 Retirement – Schwesinger and Nicklas
V. CLOSED SESSION
Purpose: Contract Negotiations
VI. DISCUSSION
1. COVID-19
2. Employee Political Activity Policy
VII. ACTION ITEMS
A. Consent Agenda
1. July payroll - $307,721.35
2. June checks - $102,604.60
3. July checks - $369,171.45
4. Regular Board meeting minutes¬¬ – July 26, 2021
5. Closed Session meeting minutes – July 26, 2021
6. Letter of Retirement – Schwesinger and Nicklas
B. Business
1. MHSAA 2021-22 Membership Resolution
2. EDUStaff hire of 3 Special Education Parapros
3. Hire Food Service Cook
4. Hire 2 Food Service Cook/Cashier
5. RFT 2021-2024 Contract
6. Athletic/Transportation Secretary
7. Pavloski Contract
8. Peterson Contract
9. Folkersma Contract
10. Coaches Handbook
11. Staff Handbook
12. Athletic Handbook
13. Student Handbook
14. MS Sports
15. Technology Purchase
16. EDUStaff Elementary Secretary wage
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
IX. 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.
7th Grade and New Student Orientation!
Please see the attached letter for an update on Rudyard Area Schools' plan for this fall.
Rudyard Area Schools has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.
SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH TEACHER
Apply Online: https://www.applitrack.com/eup/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=2451
Date Posted: 8/5/2021
Date of Availability: 08/31/2021
Date Closing: Until filled
Qualifications:
• Possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Physical Education and Health endorsement (MA and MB or an MX) for grades 7-12
• Additional endorsement preferred but not required
Skills & Position Requirements:
• Ability to plan and implement secondary grade level curriculum and effectively provide instruction to all students.
• Ability and willingness to individualize instruction to meet the needs of the students.
• Be receptive to feedback and continuously in pursuit of improving classroom effectiveness and achievement of student outcomes.
• Ability to “actively listen” to students and relate to them in a positive, supportive and reinforcing manner.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and successfully with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others within a “team consensus” approach.
• Ability to set and maintain behavioral limits in a consistent manner.
• Ability to remain objective, calm and neutral when responding to students’ inappropriate behaviors.
• Act as a representative of the district when greeting and interacting with parents, community members, vendors, students, and other employees.
Employment Begins: 8/31/2021
Evaluation: Ongoing per state requirement
Wages and Fringes: Commensurate with RFT Master Agreement
For more information contact Principal Chad Folkersma @ cfolkersma1@eupschools.org or call 906-478-3771.
Rudyard Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
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).
DATE: August 11, 2021
POSITION: 5-hour COVID CLEANER/SANITIZER
This position is through EDUStaff
STARTING DATE: 9/6/2021
DESCRIPTION: Cleaning and Sanitizing in school during student hours (a list will be provided)
APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD INCLUDE: Letter of interest to ahesseli@eupschools.org
DEADLINE: Until filled
CONTACT PERSON:
Alicia Hesselink
Administrative Assistant
11185 W. 2nd Street
Rudyard MI 49780
ahesseli@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).
Rudyard Area Schools is looking for a couple bus drivers still for the Fall, contact 906-477-3771 for more info, training is provided!
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
DATE: August 10, 2021
POSITION: VOLUNTEER CHEERLEADING COACH
STARTING DATE: ASAP
DESCRIPTION: Desire to work with and motivate High School athletes.
Prior coaching experience preferred.
APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD INCLUDE: Email Letter of Interest to jkrentz@eupschools.org
DEADLINE: August 20, 2021 by 1:00 p.m.
CONTACT PERSON:
John Krentz
Athletic Director
11185 W. 2nd Street
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771 Ext. 1041
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).
CONCUSSION TESTING
Tomorrow August 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Elementary Computer Lab and August 9th from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This will be the last time concussion testing will be available until after school starts. Every athlete MUST have a concussion testing to participate in athletics. Without this testing you will not be able to practice or play any games
until testing has been done.
New Job Opportunities:
Athletic/Transportation Secretary - https://5il.co/w828
Full & Substitute Bus Drivers - https://5il.co/w82b
Paraprofessional - https://5il.co/w82j
View all the job opportunities on our website: https://www.rudyardbulldogs.org/page/job-listings
Rudyard Schools will be having concussion testing August 3 and 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for ALL Athletes wishing to participate in sports for the 2021-2022 school year for grades 6-12. Athletes will not be able to participate in sports without this test. (Please come with the attached signed permission slip to the Elementary doors for testing)..
School Board Meeting Agenda
July 26th, 6:00PM
Who wants to dunk a coach in support of the Volleyball team this Saturday!
Many parents have been asking for the Grades 7-12 supply list, here it is. Have a wonderful day everyone!
Job Opening: JV Volleyball Coach
Congratulations to Coach Davis, Morgan Bickel and Paige Postma for being selected for the State Softball All Star game!
https://www.misportsnow.com/2021/07/mhssca-all-star-game-rosters-announced/?fbclid=IwAR0iU9noMqMXw0OGomKjHJXK9hSiYFwbGsc5qyJDM51RWSnvyDSL2fOD09w
Congratulations to all, but especially to Coach Molina and Chesney Molina!
The 35th Upper Peninsula All-Star Classic basketball game will take place in St. Ignace on Saturday, July 10. The game was previously canceled due to lack of venue but support for the game has allowed it to be continued to avoid the second straight year of cancelation due to the coronavirus. The last all-star game was played in Newberry in 2019. Other games have been held in Marquette, at both the high school and Northern MIchigan University. Other venues include Iron Mountain, Crystal Falls-Forest Park, Gladstone, Norway, Escanaba, Manistique, Gwinn, Negaunee, Munising, Cedarville and St. Ignace high schools.
The Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame has put on this event for 35 years, with proceeds going to the UPSHF scholarship fund. This fund gives four U.P. athletes $500 a year over a four-year college career. This year’s recipients will be announced at the game.
Nicole Kamin of Escanaba, who was selected U.P. Miss Basketball for 2021 season by the U.P. Sportwriters and Sportscasters Association, will be playing in the 35th All Star Game. Foster Wonders from Iron Mountain and the boys recipient of U.P. Mr Basketball for the past three seasons, is unable to participate as he has been enrolled in classes at Southern Illinois University since early June.
Players participating in the 35th All Star game will meet their respective teams on Saturday at 9 a.m. at St. Ignace LaSalle High School. A variety of skills contests include: slam dunk, free throw shooting and 3-point shooting, will begin at 10am. The girls will play in the opening game at approximately 11a.m., and the boys play in the finale following the girl’s game, at approximately 1 p.m. An MVP will also be selected for each game. The skill contests and both games will be streamed on NFHS network as well.
Organizers anticipate some roster additions before Saturday.
Currently the players that have confirmed to play in the game include:
East and West Teams
East Girls -white jerseys
4-Nicole Kamin (Esky)
Megan Crow (Gladstone)
12-Hallie Marshall (SI)
14-Lilly Alaspa (Sault)
5-Emmalee Hart (SI)
23-Jordyn Haller (Sault)
12-Chesney Molina (Rudyard)
Elysia Causley (Cedarville)
32-Cassidy Barr (Cedarville)
Coach Carlos Molina (rud)
West Girls - dark jerseys
32-Emma Anderson (Meno)
12-Erin Barrette (Meno)
25-Maryellen Trewhella (Houghton)
15-Andie Arsenault (North Central)
12-Ella Menigoz (Onto)
24-Jenna Nolde (Meno)
23-Allison Richer (Bark River)
11-Teddy menigoz (onto)
21-Jordan Shamion (WIC)
4-Josie Hofer (Meno)
Coach Eric shamion (WIC)
East Boys white jerseys
Logan Depew (Newberry)
10-Caleb Kohlmann (Cedarville)
Brandon Frazer (Esky)
22-Trenton Wood-Keshick (BRH)
14-Nick Javurek (BRH)
31-Carter Zawacki (BRH)
33-Joey Stein (BRH)
21-Micah Bailey (MB)
3-Mason Kudlick (Rapid River)
Coach Zawacki (BRH)
West Boys dark jerseys
Justin Nelson (WIC)
Eli Luokkala (Negaunee)
Lincoln Sager (Marquette)
Ty Lotterman (Marquette)
34-Lane Kortmeier (Bessemer)
Nathan Thompson (WIC)
5-Beau Koffman (C-N)
Ian Gorzinski (North Central)
Coach Richard Matrella, Bessemer