HORTONVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR OPEN SESSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017 1. The Board of Education Open Session was called to order by Vice President Dave Schlichting at 7:03 p.m. Board members present for roll call: Mr. Willard Griesbach, Mrs. Dana Ramshak, Mr. Brett Eidahl, Mr. Craig Dreier, Mr. Bob VanDenElzen. On phone conference with Ms. Andrea Marcks. 2. Vice President Dave Schlichting confirmed that the public was given notice of the meeting by postings at Greenville Elementary, Hortonville Elementary, North Greenville Elementary, Greenville Middle, Hortonville Middle and Hortonville High Schools, Hortonville Public Library, Greenville Town Hall and the District website (www.hasd.org). Notice of the meeting and agenda was also sent to the Appleton Post Crescent and Press Star. 3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice President Schlichting 4. Oath of Office Mr. Willard Griesbach conducted the Oath of Office for newly elected Board Member Brett Eidahl. Mr. Willard Griesbach conducted the Oath of Office for newly elected Board Member Ms. Andrea Marcks at 8:00 AM on Monday, April 24, 2017 in the District Administrator s Office. 5. Mr. Schlichting opened the floor to nomination for 2017-2018 Board Officers: President: Mr. Willard Griesbach nominated Mr. Bob VanDenElzen for President; Mr. Dave Schlichting seconded the nomination. Mr. Craig Dreier nominated Mrs. Dana Ramshak for President; Mrs. Dana Ramshak seconded the nomination. With no more nominations, Mr. Willard Griesbach made a motion to close Paper ballots were handed out to Board members present. Mr. Bob VanDenElzen received four (4) votes; Mrs. Dana Ramshak received two (2) votes; Mr. Bob VanDenElzen President 2017-2018. Vice President: Mr. Willard Griesbach nominated Mr. Dave Schlichting for Vice President; Mr. Bob VanDenElzen seconded the nomination. With no more nominations, Mr. Willard Griesbach made a motion to close Roll call vote for Mr. Dave Schlichting as Vice President: Mr. VanDenElzen yes; Mrs. Dana Ramshak yes; Mr. Craig Dreier yes; Mr. Brett Eidahl yes; Mr. Willard Griesbach yes; Mr. Dave Schlichting yes; Ms. Andrea Marcks yes; nomination carried; Mr. Dave Schlichting Vice President 2017-2018. Treasurer: Mr. Bob VanDenElzen nominated Mr. Willard Griesbach for Treasurer; Mrs. Dana Ramshak seconded the nomination.
With no more nominations, Mr. Craig Dreier made a motion to close Roll call vote for Mr. Willard Griesbach as Treasurer: - Mr. VanDenElzen yes; Mrs. Dana Ramshak yes; Mr. Craig Dreier yes; Mr. Brett Eidahl yes; Mr. Willard Griesbach yes; Mr. Dave Schlichting yes; Ms. Andrea Marcks yes; nomination carried; Mr. Willard Griesbach Treasurer 2017-2018. Clerk: Mr. Bob VanDenElzen nominated Mrs. Dana Ramshak for Clerk; Mr. Craig Dreier seconded the nomination. With no more nominations, Mr. Craig Dreier made a motion to close nominations; Mr. Willard Griesbach seconded the motion. Roll call vote for Mrs. Dana Ramshak as Clerk: Mr. VanDenElzen yes; Mrs. Dana Ramshak yes; Mr. Craig Dreier yes; Mr. Brett Eidahl yes; Mr. Willard Griesbach yes; Mr. Dave Schlichting yes; Ms. Andrea Marcks yes; nomination carried; Mrs. Dana Ramshak Clerk 2017-2018. 6. Following Officer elections, President VanDenElzen took over conducting Board business. 7. Mr. Craig Dreier made a motion to approve the Open Session Minutes of April 10, 2017; Mrs. Dana Ramshak seconded the motion; roll call vote; motion carried. 8. Mr. Craig Dreier made a motion to approve the following vouchers; Mrs. Dana Ramshak seconded the motion; roll call vote; motion carried. Regular Vouchers - #35921 - #36064 ACH/Employee Reimbursement Vouchers None 9. Mr. Willard Griesbach made a motion to approve the Financial Report for March 2017; Mr. Dave Schlichting seconded the motion; roll call vote; motion carried. 10. Presentations by District Residents / Comments from Public and Staff None 11. Recognitions: Money Smart Week (Personal Financial Literacy) April 22 29, 2017 Proclamation from Mr. Tony Evers, DPI Administrative Assistant Day April 26, 2017 School Principal Day May 1, 2017 National Staff Appreciation Week May 1 5, 2017 School Nutrition Employee Week May 1-5, 2017 Proclamation from Mr. Tony Evers, DPI Voith Corporation grant donation of $1,000 award to the HASD FIRST Lego League, applied for by a GMS parent. Gannett WI Media donation of $500 to the HASD FIRST Lego League, the donation was made through a district family.
12. Special Presentations A. HASD Athletic Training Services Mr. Todd Timm and Mr. Andy Kolosso updated the Board on requirements for an athletic trainer and what HASD currently offers. They discussed the selection criteria and what other districts are offering. They submitted their recommendation to obtain services through ThedaCare for athletic training services with the opportunity to receive $30,000 annually for five (5) years. B. Update on GMS 7 th Grade pilot and recommendation Mr. Travis Lawrence gave an update on the 7 th Grade pilot which involved having an Aide to run HELP periods throughout the day. Several of the areas were met expectations and a few did not meet expectations. Recommendation to the Board is to discontinue the pilot. 13. District Administrator s Report- A. Dr. Schmidt clarified the three (3) co-curricular additions in the Teacher Handbook and explained proposal for the additional Nurse and HHS Health Aide position. 14. Board Member Reports A. President Report President VanDenElzen asked the Board members to fill out the Committee request form and return by May 4, 2017. He will announce Committee members at the May 8, 2017 Board meeting. B. Committee Report- None 15. Discussion 2017-2018 Projected Budget Mr. Dave Wuebben updated the Board on the addition on the Nurse, formalize HHS Health Aide and HS co-curricular recommendations. 1 st Reading HHS Rocket Club Overnight Trip Request Sheboygan, WI May 12-13, 2017 16. Mr. Dave Schlichting made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items as listed; Mr. Willard Griesbach seconded the motion; roll call vote; motion carried. Approved are: 2 nd Reading 2017-2018 Teacher s Handbook Associate Principal HES/HMS/FWA & 4K Coordinator Job Description District Nurse Job Description Health Aide Job Description Autism Consultant Job Description Inclusion Coach Job Description School Psychologist, Physical Therapist, and Occupational Therapist High School Administrative Assistant Job Descriptions Middle School Administrative Assistant Job Description
Elementary School Administrative Assistant Job Description Staffing change Ann Brennenstuhl 5 th Grade GMS 2017-2018 Replacing Ashley DeKoch (moving to 8 th Grade GMS) Staffing change Ashley DeKoch 8 th Grade GMS 2017-2018 Replacing Ann Brennenstuhl (moving to 5 th Grade GMS) Staffing change Kelly Kolasinski 4 th Grade NGES 2017-2018 Replacing Rochelle Eggebrecht (moved to 7 th Grade GMS) Staffing change Sara Hans 5 th 8 th Grade Art HMS/FWA 2017-2018 replacing Robert Smith (moved to HHS Art) Staffing change Grainne Meyer 1 st Grade HES (Enrollment) Staffing for Sarah Breit 4 th Grade NGES 2017-2018 replacing Allison Friberg (resigned) Staffing for Sheryl Curtis Playground/Lunchroom Aide GES replacing Rachel Sebstead (resigned) beginning 4/17/17 Staffing for Kari Holm Playground/Lunchroom Aide HES replacing Amber Blank (resigned) beginning 4/21/17 Staffing for Paige Zarate Paraprofessional HES replacing Jill Froze (resigned) beginning 5/1/17 Resignation for Zachary Welch 4 th Grade Teacher HES last day 6/8/17 Resignation for Colleen Lamb Food Service HHS last day 6/5/17 Unpaid time off request Professional Staff member Unpaid time off request Support Staff member 17. New Business Mr. Dave Schlichting made a motion to approve the recommendation for ThedaCare as the Athletic Training Service; Mrs. Dana Ramshak seconded the motion; roll call vote; motion carried. Mrs. Dana Ramshak made a motion to approve the Spring Coaches & pay schedule; Mr. Dave Schlichting seconded the motion; roll call vote; motion carried. Mr. Willard Griesbach made a motion to approve the recommendation for an additional Nurse and formalize the HHS Health Aide position; Mr. Dave Schlichting seconded the motion; roll call vote; motion carried. Mrs. Lori Smits is to bring back to the Board a matrix with comparisons from 2016-17 to 2017-18. 18. Forthcoming Events No New additions Strategic Planning Saturday, April 29, 2017 7:30 AM 3:00 PM HHS Board of Education Meeting Monday, May 8, 2017 7:00 PM HHS Board Room G135 HASD Staff Banquet Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Board of Education Meeting Monday, May 22, 2017 7:00 PM HHS HASD Staff Picnic Wednesday, May 24, 2017 HHS
Board of Education Meeting Monday, June 12, 2017 7:00 PM HHS Board of Education Meeting Monday, June 26, 2017 7:00 PM HHS 19. With no further business, Mr. Dave Schlichting made a motion to adjourn; Mrs. Dana Ramshak seconded the motion; roll call vote; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:56PM. Respectfully submitted, Tamie Neilson, Administrative Assistant Dana Ramshak, Board Clerk