Beaver Dam Unified School District Board of Education Proceedings April 9, 2018 The regular meeting of the Beaver Dam Unified School District Board of Education was held on the above date at the Educational Service Center. President, John Kraus, Jr., called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board members present: Bev Beal-Loeck, Jim Jansen, Marge Jorgensen, John Kraus, Jr., Laura Lerwick, Lisa Panzer, Chad Prieve, Gary Spielman, and Joanne Tyjeski. Board members absent: None. Mr. Kraus led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Jorgensen moved, Jansen seconded, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting on March 12, 2018, as presented. Mr. Kraus welcomed visitors. Jane Loizzo spoke during public comment concerning teacher benefits. She thanked the board and said she knows it isn t easy and things have to change. She expressed concerns about the comparable districts used to look at benefits and staff leaving to work in other districts. She asked the board to be mindful when making decisions about teacher benefits. Tyjeski, at the request of the President, announced the board may recess into closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, specifically to discuss a retirement request and the performance of specific staff. The board will reconvene into open session for the possible transaction of business and adjournment. Jorgensen moved, Tyjeski seconded, to adopt the agenda as presented. Mr. Ganske, High School Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor, along with FFA students, presented a request to travel to Madison, WI, to participate in the State FFA Convention from June 12-14, 2018, and a FFA Officers Retreat in Athelstane, WI, from July 24-26, 2018. Tyjeski moved, Beal-Loeck seconded, to approve the trip requests as presented. Mr. Ganske and FFA students presented a request to travel to Washington DC to participate in the FFA Washington Leadership Conference from July 9-16, 2018. 1
Panzer moved, Jorgensen seconded, to approve the trip request as presented. Ms. Malkovich, Director of Business Services, presented a proposal to include steps and lanes on the salary schedule for certified staff and steps for support staff for 2018-2019. Steps were not granted in 2017-2018. Jorgensen moved, Spielman seconded, to adopt the certified and support staff compensation program to include steps and lanes as proposed. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye Jansen, Jorgensen, Kraus, Lerwick, Panzer, Prieve, Spielman, Tyjeski, and Beal-Loeck. No-None. Mr. Nault, Director of Human Resources, presented a revision to the current certified staff contract language regarding resignations. The new language includes a 45-day notice requirement of resignation and compensation will be pro-rated based upon the number of actual days worked. Tyjeski moved, Jorgensen seconded, to approve the language revision as presented. Mr. DiStefano, Superintendent, reported on the progress of the Key Performance Objectives (KPOs). There are 7 KPOs with 38 milestones. To date, 55% of the milestones are completed with 87% of the milestones either completed or in progress. Administrators provided an overview on the various KPOs that are their responsibility. Board members recognized the outstanding performances of the cast and crew of the high school play. They also recognized Ganske s Bed N Biscuit for their donation to pay a third of the cost for FFA students to attend the Washington Leadership Conference. Mr. DiStefano recognized staff and students for the hard work going into the heart of the assessment season along with the other end of the year activities. He expressed his appreciation for the extra focus and energy. He recognized the high school staff on the completion of one of the last big moves and Brent Maron, Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds, and the maintenance team for all the work and effort during spring break and the following days. Cade Ferron was recognized for his 4 th place finish in the mile at the State Indoor Track Meet. Mr. Spielman, Operations Committee Chairperson, reported the committee met on March 19 and received an update on naming rights and the prospective breakdown of areas that will be considered for naming rights. The committee endorsed administration to move forward. The committee received an update on the benefits key performance objective, which was presented to the full board at a workshop before the regular board meeting. A staffing update was reviewed for the 2018-2019 school year, including a revision to the termination language in contracts for certified staff; which was adopted earlier in this meeting. Information on compensation for 2
2018-2019 was presented, including a recommendation for steps and lanes for certified staff and steps for support staff, which was adopted earlier in this meeting. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 23. Ms. Panzer, Teaching and Learning Committee Chairperson, reported the committee met on March 19 and received a report on Achievement Gap Reduction formerly know as Student Achievement Guarantee in Education (SAGE) and the mid-year academic reports. The committee received information on the 2018-2019 curriculum budget projections and an overview of the Every Student Succeeds Act requirements. The next meeting is scheduled for April 16. Ms. Tyjeski, Building Committee Representative, reported there was a large amount of work completed over spring break and classrooms are moving. Work is starting in new areas in the former math and English classrooms. A board tour will be scheduled soon. Mr. Nault thanked Laurie Schmidt for her 30 years of service as she retires. Panzer moved, Jansen seconded, to approve the following resignations/retirements: Rachel Garza-Special Education Teacher-High School (Resignation effective end of the 2017-18 school year); SanJuanita Vargas-Secretary-High School (Resignation effective 3/30/18); Tucker Bartholomew-Math Teacher-High School (Resignation effective end of the 2017-18 school year); Karyssa Dittmann-Special Education Teacher-High School (Resignation effective end of the 2017-18 school year); Jordan Oeltjen-Educational Interpreter-High School (Resignation effective 4/6/18); Laurie Schmidt-Administrative Assistant-Student Services (Retirement effective 6/29/18); and Bethany Sherry-Music Teacher-Elementary Schools. There were no leave of absence requests. Panzer moved, Jorgensen seconded, to approve the following appointment: Lynn Helbing- Secretary/Receptionist-Jefferson Elementary School; Samantha Alvarado-Speech & Language Pathologist-High School/Lincoln Elementary School; Holly Dumproff-Speech & Language Pathologist/Program Support Teacher District; Natalyn Nelson-Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teacher-Jefferson Elementary School; and Spencer Liebl-School Psychologist-Wilson Elementary School. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye Jorgensen, Kraus, Lerwick, Panzer, Prieve, Spielman, Tyjeski, Beal-Loeck, and Jansen. No-None. Panzer moved, Jansen seconded, to approve the following final notices of non-renewal (LTEs): Megan Brennan-8 th Grade Social Studies Teacher-Middle School (LTE 2017-18 school year); Helene Eisenberg-German Teacher-High School (LTE 2017-18 school year); Roger Fenner- Grade 3 Teacher-Jefferson Elementary School (LTE-25 days); Debra Guenterberg-FACS Teacher-Middle School (LTE 2017-18 school year); Stacey Hardesty-Grade 1 Teacher-Lincoln Elementary School (.50 LTE 2017-2018 school year); Jamie Keller-Grade 6 English Teacher- 3
Middle School (LTE 2017-18 school year); Timothy Kolbe-Special Education Teacher-High School (LTE-81 days); Rebecca Kremsreiter-School Nurse-District (LTE 2017-18 school year); Marian Krueger-Speech/Language Pathologist-Middle & High School (LTE 8/31/17-10/13/17); Kelly Kuenzi-Kindergarten Teacher-Prairie View Elementary School (.30 LTE 2017-2018 school year); Breanna Lindemuth-English Teacher-Middle School (LTE 2017-18 school year); Lou Ann Mantei-Grade 3 Teacher-Jefferson Elementary School (LTE-35 days); Lou Ann Mantei-Grade 3 Teacher-Prairie View Elementary School (LTE 2/26/18-end of the 2017-18 school year); Teresa Martin-Early Childhood Special Education Teacher-Prairie View Elementary School (LTE 2017-18 School year); Katie Matthews-Art Teacher-Prairie View Elementary School (.065 LTE 2017-2018 school year); John Pearson-Grade 6 Teacher-Middle School (LTE 9/5/17-11/3/17); Dillon Perlick-ELL Teacher-High School (LTE-42 days); Sahira Rueter-Spanish Teacher-Middle School (LTE-51 days); Andrew Tietz-Grade 5 Teacher- Washington Elementary School (LTE 58 days); Madeline VerHage-Early Childhood Special Education Teacher-Prairie View Elementary School (LTE-81 days); Julie Wahl-Support Teacher-Prairie View Elementary School (.30 LTE 2017-18 school year); Annette Wedel-Grade 2 Teacher-Jefferson Elementary School (LTE 85 days); Kristine Westphal-Math Teacher-High School (LTE-85 days); and Trisha Zandler-Grade 5 Teacher-Jefferson Elementary School (LTE 2017-18 school year). Mr. DiStefano presented board policy revisions recommended by NEOLA for first reading. Final reading of the policy changes will be presented next month. He explained the name of the Compliance Officer needs to be changed to reflect the name of the current Director of Human Resources, which requires board approval. Jansen moved, Beal-Loeck seconded, that Michael Nault be named as a Compliance Officer in place of Mark DiStefano in policies 1422, 3122, 4122, 1623, 3123, 4123, 1662, 3362, 4362, 2260, 2260.01, and 5517. Beal-Loeck moved, Spielman seconded, to approve the payment of financial claims (Voucher #261, #262, #263, and #264) for District Credit Card (December), District Credit Card (January), ACH File, Net Payroll, Payroll Taxes, WEA Trust Advantage, Health Savings Account, Franklin, WEA TSA, Payroll Related Voucher, District Insurances, and Wisconsin Retirement System for a total of $6,270,858.02. (A listing of these vouchers can be found in the Accounts Payable Check Register.) The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye Kraus, Lerwick, Panzer, Prieve, Spielman, Tyjeski, Beal-Loeck, Jansen, and Jorgensen. Nay-None. Tyjeski moved, Jorgensen seconded, that the board may recess into closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, specifically to discuss a retirement request and the performance of specific staff. 4
The board will reconvene into open session for the possible transaction of business and adjournment. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye Lerwick, Panzer, Prieve, Spielman, Tyjeski, Beal-Loeck, Jansen, Jorgensen, and Kraus. Nay-None. During the closed session, there was discussion regarding a retirement request and the performance of specific staff. No action was taken. Tyjeski moved, Spielman seconded, to reconvene into open session. Jansen moved, Prieve seconded, to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous vote and the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. /s/ John Kraus, Jr., President /s/ Marge Jorgensen, Clerk 5