December 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  This is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.

Description:  This meeting was noticed by way of publication in the Waterford Post on Thursday, December 14, 2023, was posted at the District Office (Door #7) and at Entrance #19, and was published on the District's website. Minutes from the regular board meeting of October 30, 2023, are posted on the District's website.

Description:  The Technology & Engineering Education Department has proposed the addition of a Consumer Automotives class for the 2024-25 school year. The other new course titled Pathways to Global Competency will be part of the World Languages Department offerings. Students will also have the opportunity to earn dual credit by enrolling in the Certified Nursing Assistant course, which will be taught by a Gateway instructor on-site at Waterford Union next year. 
 

Description:  At this time the board would like to invite any member of the audience to stand with comments about items of interest or concern that do or do not appear on the agenda this evening. Please begin by stating your name and address. It would be appreciated if you would limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to speak. We ask that you remember that Wisconsin law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. Thank you for your support of our school district.

Description:  The Student Council Sergeant at Arms will provide an update on the recent activities of various student co-curricular clubs. 

Description:  Susie Thomas, Transition Coordinator

Description:  Attached are the resolutions that will be voted on at the WASB State Education Convention 2024 Delegate Assembly scheduled for Wednesday, January 17 at 1:30 p.m.  Board member Purtell will serve as the WUHS District's representative at the WASB Delegate Assembly. After reviewing the list, the Board may wish to discuss the resolutions to provide direction as to the collective opinion of the Board.

Description:  Attached are the latest policy revisions recommended by Neola. This is the first reading of the revised policies, and the Board will be asked to take action on these revisions at their January meeting.

Description:  The proposed calendar addresses various aspects, including instructional days, holidays, professional development, and community engagement. The calendar serves as a crucial tool in establishing a well-organized and effective learning environment for students, supporting the professional growth of educators, and fostering positive community engagement.

Description:  This agenda item centers on developing and issuing a press release to communicate essential information regarding an upcoming referendum. Additionally, the Board will discuss and consider implementing a moratorium on future bond questions for a predetermined period. The objective is to provide transparency to the community, facilitate informed decision-making, and ensure responsible financial planning.

Description:   Act 143 requires schools to conduct at least one annual drill in the proper response to a school violence event, and submit a brief written summary to their school board or private school's governing body within 30 days of the drill. Schools may use this documentation to satisfy this requirement.
     In compliance with the intent of Statute 143, WUHS conducts monthly safety drills and provides the documentation to the school board at the start of the school year.  Between January 1, 2023, and December 11, 2023, Waterford Union completed ten (10) ALiCE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate) when/then drills, eight (8) fire evacuation drills, and one (1) tornado shelter in place drill. Waterford Union exceeds the number of safety drills the Department of Justice requires, so we provide a list of the drills at the start of the new year rather than reporting them to the Board of Education every thirty (30) days.  
     Each of the ALiCE drills gathers feedback from staff leading the drills during instructional time. The drills require five to ten minutes of instructional time. The drills rotate so that most of the classes learn the exercises in various locations throughout the building. Each drill covers the different core tenets of the ALiCE protocol. Officer May creates and reviews the drills for the building. 
 

Description:  A Aa bond rating validates a school district's financial health and responsible fiscal management. It facilitates access to capital through lower interest rates and contributes to positive community relations by building trust.

The audit by Baker Tilly also found no significant deficiencies. 

Both entities provide confidence to the community that the district's financial management is healthy and builds trust over five consecutive years of consistent financial health.