January 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM - REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

1. Call to Order / Roll Call

2. 6:00 PM - Adjourn into closed session according to the following:

• Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1)(c) for considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, specifically voluntary retirement agreement; and,
• Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1)(f) for considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons, which if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations; specifically, personnel matters; and,
• Wisconsin State Statute 19.85 (1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically, update on negotiations with St. Francis Education Association and Mariner Magazine after the investing of public funds.

3. Return to Open Session for Possible Action

4. Verification of Meeting Notice – The Superintendent reports that proper notification of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the open meeting laws of the State of Wisconsin.

5. Approval of the Agenda – Formal adoption of the Agenda is done to assure that the topics discussed and acted upon by Board Members were properly noticed to the public.

6. Pledge of Allegiance

7. Communications and Comments from Visitors

8. District Showcase

8.a. Eagle Scout Project - Emmitt Esselstrom

8.b. Diverse Perspective Art Contest - High School Student - Ozzi Halsey

9. Special Presentation(s)

9.a. Student Services Update - Presented by Director of Student Services - Rachel Schuler

9.b. Phone System & Technology - Presented by Network Specialist - Tim Schuelke

9.c. 2024 Costa Rica Trip Proposal - Presented by Deer Creek Teacher - Peter Graven

9.d. 2024 Washington, DC Field Trip Proposal - Presented by SFHS Teacher - Nina Santi / Superintendent Kerr

9.e. Willow Glen Primary School Playground with Hard Surface Proposal - Presented by Principal - Edward Ringsby / School Social Worker - Meg Peters

9.f. Construction Update - Contingency Projects

10. Action Items

10.a. Consent Agenda

10.a.I. Minutes of January 8, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

10.a.II. Receipts / AP Expenditures and Payroll

10.a.III. Professional / Certified Staff

10.b. School Safety Drill Report(s)

10.c. 2024-2025 SFHS Course Proposal(s)

10.c.I. Modern Band

10.c.II. Advanced Placement English Language & Composition

10.c.III. Advanced Strength & Conditioning 

10.d. Technology Contract(s) Approval

10.d.I. District Phone System

10.d.II. District Internet Provider

10.e. District Donation(s)

11. Reports/Items for Discussion/Possible Action 

11.a. Director of Finance Report

11.a.I. 2022-2023 Budget & Audit Update

11.a.II. 2023-2024 Budget Report Update

11.a.III. CESA 5 - Payroll & Accounting Audit Review

11.b. Superintendent's Report

11.b.I.   ↵Open Enrollment Seats for 2024-2025

• Policy 5113 - Open Enrollment Program (Inter-District)
• Policy 5113.01 - Part-Time Open Enrollment
• 2024-2025 Staffing, Enrollment and Class Size Projection(s)
• Alternative Open Enrollment Seats as of December 31, 2023

11.b.II. Grant(s) Update

11.b.II.a. 21st Century CLC Grant (High School)

11.b.II.b. NFL Turf Grant

11.b.II.c. Electric Bus Rebate Grant Update

11.b.III. Mariner Magazine Update - Next Issue Spring 2024 (April)

11.b.IV. Thought Exchange Update - Portrait of a Mariner

11.b.V. Support Staff Update

11.c. School Board President's Report

11.c.I. 2024 Election Information Update

11.c.II. Wisconsin State Education Convention Update

11.d. Board Calendar

11.d.I. Month of February

11.d.I.a. February 5, 2024 - Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM - SFHS Library

11.d.I.b. February 16, 2024 -  No School / Staff Professional Development Day

11.d.I.c. February 19, 2024 - No Students / No Staff

11.d.I.d. February 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM - SFHS Library

11.d.II. Month of March

11.d.II.a. March 1, 2024 - Trimester II Ends (Grades EC-3)

11.d.II.b. March 4, 2024 - Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM - SFHS Library

11.d.II.c. March 15, 2024 - No Students / Staff Professional Development Day

11.d.II.d. March 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM - SFHS Library

11.d.II.e. March 22, 2024 - End of Quarter 3 (Grades 4-12)

11.d.II.f. March 25-31, 2024 - No School / Spring Break

12. Communication and Comments from Visitors

13. Adjournment