SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ONALASKA 237 2 ND AVE S, ONALASKA, WI 54650 BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MINUTES May 14, 2018 President Ann Garrity called the Onalaska Board of Education regular meeting to order on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 237 2 nd Ave S, Onalaska, WI 54650. 1. ROLL CALL: Members Present Mark Cassellius, Deanna Verdon, Tim Smaby, Jim Driscoll, Brian Haefs, Heather Sysimaki, and Ann Garrity. Administrators/Directors Present Fran Finco, Kent Ellickson, Dan Dahlquist, Jared Schaffner, Laurie Enos, Todd Saner, Todd Antony, Amy Russ, Jed, Kees, Sonya Ganther, and recording secretary Kristen Fay. Student Representative Victoria Kearns. Others Present Angie Hendrikson, Jo Ann Wickizer, Abigail Xiong, John Xiong, and Kerry Johnson. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG: President Garrity led the group in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT: Mark Cassellius read the School Board Mission Statement. 4. PUBLIC NOTICE: Public notice was given to the requesting news media. The agenda was posted in school district buildings, city hall, the Omni Center, the public library, and on the district web site. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion by H. Sysimaki, second by T. Smaby, to approve the agenda as published. Motion carried 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by H. Sysimaki, second by T. Smaby, to approve the April 23, 2018 reorganization meeting minutes, the April 23, 2018 regular meeting minutes, and the April 23, 2018 closed meeting minutes. Motion carried 7. PUBLIC INPUT: There were no public speakers. 8. DONATION PRESENTATIONS: A. Angie Hendrikson, high school art teacher, was in attendance to present the $700 received from the Empty Bowls Night to Jo Ann Wickizer of the Onalaska Schools Food Pantry. B. OMS 6 th Grader Abigail Xiong was in attendance to present $500 to OHS for a scholarship and $800 to OMS for teacher grants from fundraisers she has held. C. Motion by T. Smaby, second by D. Verdon, to approve a donation of $3,625 from the Northern Hills Elementary PTO for screen mounting in the gymnasium. Motion carried 9. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE AND BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS: The student representative and building administrators updated the Board on: A. School progress on Board goals and initiatives B. Recent and upcoming school activities
10. BUDGET ITEMS: A. Motion by D. Verdon, second by T. Smaby, to approve the 2018 19 School Nutrition budget and meal and milk price recommendations. Motion carried Kent Ellickson gave a report about the following: B. General Fund Revenue C. Technology and Technology CAPS D. Curriculum and Instruction CAPS E. Reprographics CAPS F. Debt Service Fund 11. PROPOSED DISTRICT SECURITY PROJECTS: Kent Ellickson and Dan Dahlquist presented the proposed district security projects for Board information. 12. FACILITY STUDY AND PRELIMINARY CAPS LIST REVIEW: Fran Finco and Kent Ellickson presented the facility study and preliminary CAPS list for Board information. 13. GRANT APPLICATION REQUESTS: A. Motion by D. Verdon, second by B. Haefs, to allow Kent Ellickson permission to apply for a State of WI Department of Justice School Security Grant for up to approx. $300,000. Motion carried B. Motion by H. Sysimaki, second by D. Verdon, to allow high school French teacher Brian Wopat permission to apply for a UW La Crosse Cooperating Teacher Mini Grant for $500 for leveled readers for French 1 and 2. Motion carried C. Motion by M. Cassellius, second by B. Haefs, to allow Eagle Bluff teacher Mindy Carlisle permission to apply for a UW La Crosse Cooperating Teacher Mini Grant for $500 for Chromebooks. Motion carried D. Motion by D. Verdon, second by H. Sysimaki, to allow Eagle Bluff teacher Mindy Carlisle permission to apply for a WXOW Tools for Schools Grant for $750 for Chromebooks. Motion carried 14. GRANT ACCEPTANCE: A. Motion by D. Verdon, second by T. Smaby, to allow high school French teacher Brian Wopat to receive a $4,927.50 CenturyLink Technology Grant for Chromebooks for the classroom. Motion carried B. Motion by T. Smaby, second by D. Verdon, to allow Irving Pertzsch music teacher Nancy Stoll to receive a $4,956 CenturyLink Technology Grant for digital portfolio tools for music classrooms across the district. Motion carried 15. DISTRICT COPIERS: Motion by J. Driscoll, second by B. Haefs, to award the 2018 2021 contract for the district copy center copy machines to EO Johnson. Motion carried 16. ONALASKA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION: Motion by H. Sysimaki, second by D. Verdon, to open teacher salary negotiations for the 2018 19 school year with the Onalaska Education Association. Motion carried (Brian Haefs was not present at the time of the vote).
17. PERSONNEL REPORT: Administration presented the personnel report for Board approval: A. NEW EMPLOYEE ADMINISTRATION Clover Schmitt to fill the 1.0 FTE principal position at Irving Pertzsch Elementary effective July 1, 2018 at $99,989 (amount may be adjusted after salary information for 2018 19 is decided) and contingent on release from the Stevens Point Area Public School District. This position was vacated by the resignation of Todd Antony. B. NEW EMPLOYEES CERTIFIED STAFF 1. Colleen Young to fill the 1.0 FTE English learners teacher position at the middle school effective August 27, 2018 at MA 0, $50,947 (amount may be adjusted at the completion of teacher negotiations for the 2018 19 school year) and contingent on release from the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District. This position was vacated by the resignation of Andrea Thomson. 2. Rachel Mickelson to fill the 1.0 FTE 3 rd grade teacher position at Northern Hills Elementary effective August 27, 2018 at MA 0, $47,649 (amount may be adjusted at the certification from the WI Department of Public Instruction. This position was vacated by the transfer of Anthony Zobeck. 3. Christine DeLong to fill the 1.0 FTE school counselor position at the high school effective August 27, 2018 at MA 12, $53,500 (amount may be adjusted at the completion of teacher negotiations for the 2018 19 school year) and contingent on release from the Sparta Area School District. This position was vacated by the transfer of Sue Mathison. 4. Stephanie Sullivan to fill the 1.0 FTE language arts teacher position at the middle school effective August 27, 2018 at MA 12, $53,762 (amount may be adjusted at the release from the De Soto Area School District. This position was vacated by the transfer of Andrea Vogler. 5. Alexandra Stogenson to fill the 1.0 FTE 2 nd grade teacher position at Eagle Bluff Elementary effective August 27, 2018 at BA 0, $39,588 (amount may be adjusted at the completion of teacher negotiations for the 2018 19 school year). This position was vacated by the retirement of Kelly Schuster. 6. Rachel Pollock to fill the 1.0 FTE school counselor position at the middle school effective August 27, 2018 at MA 0, $47,649 (amount may be adjusted at the completion of teacher negotiations for the 2018 19 school year) and contingent on certification from the WI DPI. This is a newly created position. 7. Megan Guepfer to fill the 1.0 FTE kindergarten teacher position at Eagle Bluff Elementary effective August 27, 2018 at BA 0, $40,088 (amount may be adjusted at the release from the Tomah Area School District. This position was vacated by the retirement of Laura Holley. C. NEW EMPLOYEE HOURLY STAFF Lisa Swan to fill the 1.0 FTE second shift custodian position at the high school effective May 15, 2018 at $17.42 per hour. This position was vacated by the resignation of Ken McMorrow. D. POSITION DELETIONS (effective July 1, 2018) 1. 1.0 FTE 225 day secretary at the high school. 2..625 FTE 225 day secretary at the middle school.
3. 1.0 FTE 225 day secretary at the central kitchen. 4. 1.0 FTE 210 day secretary at Irving Pertzsch Elementary. E. 2017 18 CURRICULUM PROJECT 10 hours for Therese Frana to transcript Computer Applications with Western Technical College; revision of the OHS curriculum is necessary for this to occur. 10 hours at $22.00/hour = $220.00. This project is to be funded from the 2017 18 district curriculum development budget. F. EXTENDED CONTRACT JUNE 2018 Shelby Bauter Buchanan, summer transition activities for students. Not to exceed 16 hours at $41.39/hour = $662.24. G. EXTENDED CONTRACT JULY/AUGUST 2018 Shelby Bauter Buchanan, summer transition activities for students. Not to exceed 24 hours at $41.39/hour = $993.36. (Amount may be adjusted at the completion of teacher negotiations for the 2018 19 school year) H. 2018 19 CO CURRICULAR CONTRACT Amanda Meyer, varsity volleyball head coach, $3,650, max of 503 hours. I. RESIGNATION NOTIFICATIONS HOURLY STAFF 1. J Dobbins, 1.0 FTE regular education paraprofessional at the high school, effective June 7, 2018. 2. Gavin Zimmerman,.867 FTE limited term special education paraprofessional at Northern Hills Elementary, effective May 25, 2018. Motion by H. Sysimaki, second by T. Smaby, to approve the personnel report. Motion carried 18. BOARD COMMITTEES: Board President Ann Garrity made the following committee assignments: A. Board Committees 1. Teacher Negotiations: Heather Sysimaki, Ann Garrity, & Brian Haefs 2. Secretaries and Specialists Wage Information: Tim Smaby 3. Paraprofessional Wage Information: Deanna Verdon 4. Custodial Wage Information: Jim Driscoll 5. School Nutrition Wage Information: Mark Cassellius 6. Administrator Wage Information: Ann Garrity & Heather Sysimaki 7. Buildings and Grounds: Jim Driscoll & Mark Cassellius 8. Transportation: Tim Smaby & Deanna Verdon 9. District Insurance: Mark Cassellius & Ann Garrity 10. Employee Handbook: Heather Sysimaki B. Board Representation on Committees 1. Co Curricular Policies and Appeals: Ann Garrity & Heather Sysimaki 2. Employee Recognition: Deanna Verdon 3. Tax Incremental Financing District: Mark Cassellius 4. Wellness: Brian Haefs 5. Educational Materials Reconsideration (to be appointed as needed) C. Board Delegates and Alternates (1 delegate and 1 alternate) 1. WASB Convention: Tim Smaby, Mark Cassellius alternate
2. CESA #4 Annual Meeting: Jim Driscoll, Brian Haefs alternate D. Board Assignments 1. WASB Correspondence/Legislative Advocacy: Jim Driscoll 2. Community Response: Heather Sysimaki & Ann Garrity 19. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by B. Haefs, second by J. Driscoll, to approve the following under the consent agenda: A. Budgetary Disbursements April 26, 2018 Funds 10, 21, and 27. Computer checks 146512 146516. May 3, 2018 Funds 10, 21, and 27. Computer checks 146522 146527. May 10, 2018 Funds 10, 21, 27, and 50. ACH checks. Computer checks 146528 146399. B. Activity Disbursements May 10, 2018 Fund 60. Computer checks 15237 15245. C. Payroll May 14, 2018 D. Additional paraprofessional hours to assist at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Jennifer Werlein, not to exceed an additional 17 hours May 2 4. E. Unpaid Leave Policy 2763 Kelly Nestingen, 2 hours on April 26, and a full day on April 27, 2018; Christa Weber, half day on April 30, 2018; Carol Hagen, 1.5 hours on May 3, 2018. F. Todd Antony $7,000 stipend for District Technology Coordinator position for 2017 18. Motion carried 20. CLOSED SESSION: Motion by B. Haefs, second by M. Cassellius, to convene in closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(c), (e), and/or (f), Wis. Stats., as appropriate, to discuss individual administrator employment contracts and related individual salaries. The Board may take action in closed session. The Board will adjourn from closed session. Roll call vote: T. Smaby yes; B. Haefs yes; J. Driscoll yes; D. Verdon yes; H. Sysimaki yes; M. Cassellius yes; A. Garrity yes. Motion carried Convened to closed session at 7:26 p.m. 21. ADJOURN: Motion by B. Haefs, second by J. Driscoll, to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried Respectfully, Ann Garrity, Board President Brian Haefs, Board Clerk BH/kf