October 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 PM IN THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. HEARING OF VISITORS OR DELEGATIONS
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4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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4.A. Spotlight on Education: High School Robotics Program
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4.B. Superintendent, Administrative, and Student Representative Reports
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4.B.1. Student Representative Report
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4.B.2. Administrative Reports
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4.B.2.a. Elementary School Goal Update 2024-25
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4.B.3. Superintendent Report
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4.B.3.a. 90-Day Entry Plan Update
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5. ACTION ITEMS
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5.A. Approval of Minutes, bills, and recommended employment
Description:
The following have been submitted for approval:
Item 1: September 30, 2024, Regular School Board meeting minutes Item 2: Bills submitted for payment Item 3: Pursuant to Board Policy which references Wisconsin Statutes Sections 111, 118, 121, all employees who require Wisconsin state certification shall be recommended by the superintendent to the Board of Education for approval. All recommendations presented at this time are pursuant to approved Board policies and accompanying administrative procedures. Recommended Action: Approve minutes, bills, and employment as presented. |
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5.B. Consideration and/or Action to approve October 7, 2024, Educational Program Committee recommendations
Description:
The Educational Program Committee met on October 7, 2024, to approve new high school course development for Career and Technical Writing and Advanced Creative Writing, to hear a 30-day Academic Services goal update, an ACT 20 update, and a preliminary field trip proposal to Lanesboro, MN. The revision of high school course Natural Resources of WI was tabled for a later date.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Advanced Creative Writing New or Revised Course Approval Form. 2. Approve the Career and Technical Writing New or Revised Course Approval Form. |
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5.C. Consideration and/or Action to approve October 14, 2024 Personnel Committee recommendations
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The Personnel Committee met on October 14, 2024, to hear a class size analysis, to review the analysis of certified/support staff retainment, to approve the core mentor compensation plan, and to approve the 2025-26 school year calendar. The committee also went into closed session to discuss 2025-26 school year salary adjustments for select staff.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Core Mentor Compensation Plan. 2. Approve the 2025-26 School Year Calendar. |
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5.D. Consideration and/or Action to approve October 14, 2024, Finance & Facilities Committee recommendations
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The Finance and Facilities Committee met on October 14, 2024, to hear a facilities project update, 2024-25 budget update, a 2024-25 student enrollment update, and to approve a school bus purchase. The committee also went into closed session to discuss competitive pricing estimates for facilities projects.
Recommended Action: Approve the purchase of two (2) school buses from Nelson's Bus Service with budgeted funds from the 2024-25 school year. |
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5.E. Consideration and/or Action to approve the 2024-2025 Tax Levy and Original Budget
Description:
Administration will recommend that the Board adopt the 2024-2025 tax levy and original budget.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the 2024-2025 tax levy as presented. 2. Approve the 2024-2025 budget as presented. |
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5.F. Consideration and/or Action to appoint a Board member to cast a vote, on behalf of the entire Board, for Alan Tuchtenhagen for a Region 4 seat on the WASB Board of Directors.
Description:
Alan is on the ballot. Each local Board has one vote for the Region 4 election which will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Recommended Action: Appoint a Board member to cast a vote, on behalf of the entire Board, for Alan Tuchtenhagen for a Region 4 seat on the WASB Board of Directors. |
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5.G. Appoint a Deputy Clerk for the 2025 School Board Elections
Description:
Each year the Board has appointed, pursuant to a recommendation from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, a Deputy Election Clerk for the school board elections. This is to facilitate the election process and assist prospective candidates who wish to file for the school board.
Recommended Action: Appoint Amanda Taylor, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, as the Deputy Election Clerk for the 2025 School Board elections. |
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5.H. Consideration and/or Action to approve the first readings of revised School Board Policy 171 Regular School Board Meetings, 171.1 Public Notification of School Board Meetings, 171.2 Agenda Preparation and Dissemination, and 171.3 Consent Agendas
Description:
The administrative team is recommending minor updates to the following policies in the 100 series. (Link)
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the first reading of revised School Board Policy 171 Regular School Board Meetings. 2. Approve the first reading of revised School Board Policy 171.1 Public Notification of School Board Meetings. 3. Approve the first reading of revised School Board Policy 171.2 Agenda Preparation and Dissemination. 4. Approve the first reading of revised School Board Policy 171.3 Consent Agendas. |
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5.I. Consideration and/or Action to approve the second readings of revised School Board Policy 611 Fiscal Management, Policy 652 Investment Income, Policy 653 Gate Receipts and Admissions, Policy 662.1 Student Activity Funds Management, and Policy 662.3 Fund Balance
Description:
The first readings of revised policies: 611 Fiscal Management, 652 Investment Income, 653 Gate Receipts and Admissions, 662.1 Student Activity Funds Management, and 662.3 Fund Balance were approved at the September 30, 2024, Regular Board Meeting. (Link)
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 611 Fiscal Management. 2. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 652 Investment Income. 3. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 653 Gate Receipts and Admissions. 4. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 662.1 Student Activity Funds Management. 5. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 662.3 Fund Balance. |
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5.J. Consideration and/or Action to approve the second readings of revised School Board Policy 523.11 School Bus Driver Alcohol and Drug Testing, Policy 533.1 Criminal Background Investigation and 860 Visitors to School District Buildings
Description:
The first readings of revised policies: 523.11 School Bus Driver Alcohol and Drug Testing, 533.1 Criminal Background Investigation, and 860 Visitors to School District Buildings were approved at the September 30, 2024, Regular Board Meeting. (Link)
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 523.11 School Bus Driver Alcohol and Drug Testing. 2. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 533.1 Criminal Background Investigation. 3. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 860 Visitors to School District Buildings. |
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5.K. Consideration and/or Action to approve the second readings of revised School Board Policy 153 Evaluation of School Board Operations, 161 School Board Member Authority, 162 New School Board Member Orientation, 163 School Board Conferences, Conventions, and Workshops, 163.1 School Board Memberships, and 164 School Board Member Compensation and Expenses
Description:
The first readings of revised policies: 153 Evaluation of School Board Operations, 161 School Board Member Authority, 162 New School Board Member Orientation, 163 School Board Conferences, Conventions, and Workshops, 163.1 School Board Memberships, and 164 School Board Member Compensation and Expenses were approved at the September 30, 2024, Regular Board Meeting. (Link)
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 153 Evaluation of School Board Operations. 2. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 161 School Board Member Authority. 3. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 162 New School Board Member Orientation. 4. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 163 School Board Conferences, Conventions, and Workshops. 5. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 163.1 School Board Memberships. 6. Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 164 School Board Member Compensation and Expenses.
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5.L. Proposed/suggested items for the next regular and future School Board meeting agenda(s)
Description:
As always, School Board members will be given the opportunity to suggest items for future School Board meeting agendas.
Recommended Action: As needed. |
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5.M. Schedule next School Board/Committee meetings
Description:
Upcoming Board meeting dates, times, and locations will be reviewed.
Recommended Action: Set the meeting schedule as follows: Educational Program Committee meeting: Monday, November 4, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Finance & Facilities Committee meeting: Monday, November 11, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Personnel Committee meeting: Monday, November 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Finance & Facilities) Regular School Board meeting: Monday, November 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m. All of the above meetings will be held at the District Office Conference Room, 852 E. Division Street unless noted otherwise. |
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6. ADJOURN
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