SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW RICHMOND Inspire Every Student to Learn to His or Her Potential OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DISTRICT OFFICE COMMUNITY ROOM June 19, 2017 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Hinz in accordance with notice given to the New Richmond News. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Marilyn Duerst, Greg Gartner, Rick Hinz, Paula Kolbeck, Neal Melby, Chris Skoglund Board Member Absent: Marty Wold Administration Present: Patrick Olson, Brian Johnston, Tom Wissink, Doug Hatch APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve the agenda as presented. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. OPEN FORUM None. PRESENTATIONS 2016-2017 Year In Review District Administrator Patrick Olson provided a power point presentation with highlights from the 2016-2017 school year and the end of the year 2016-2017 retirement and service award recognition celebration. CONSENT AGENDA Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Compensation, Adjustments; Approval of Monthly Bills; Approval of Minutes; Grant/Gift Approvals Resignation of Timothy Allison from 1.0 FTE High School English Teacher as requested in a letter dated 5/30/2017; Resignation of Josh Fiege from 1.0 FTE High School Social Studies Teacher as requested in a letter; Resignation of Joseph Hutter from 1.0 FTE Middle School Science Teacher as requested in a letter dated 6/8/2017; Resignation of Anna Young from 1.0 FTE Middle School Special Services Teacher as requested in a letter dated 6/15/2017; Resignation from extra-curricular positions of Rebecca Brock from High School Volleyball Assistant Coach, Dean Loney from Department Head-Kindergarten, Matthew Minowitz from High School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach; Hire to extra-curricular positions for the 2016-2017 school year: Ann Rudolph to 6 th Grade Overnight Chaperone-Camp Wapo; Hire to extra-curricular positions for the 2017-2018 school year: Jeffrey Albarado to Department Head-Science, Timothy Christensen to Department Head-Physical Education, Jesse France to Summer School Teacher, Samantha Jahnke to High School Volleyball Assistant Coach (1 year position), Jodi Mealey to Department Head-Music, Elizabeth Rasmussen to Middle School Marching Band Assistant (1 year position), Andrew Schroetter to High School Musical Director, Alison Sirek to Department Head-Social Studies, Ashley Steiner to High School Drama Director, Kathryn Stodolka to Summer School Teacher, Laurie Walsh to Department Head-English Language Arts; Hire of Rebecca Baures to replacement 1.0 FTE Middle School Cross Categorical Teacher for the 2017-2018 school year with a salary of $55,009;
Page 2 Hire of Kelsy Johnson to replacement 1.0 FTE High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2017-2018 school year with a salary of $40,064; Hire of David Kocik to replacement 1.0 FTE High School English Teacher for the 2017-2018 school year with a salary of $40,064; Hire of Kathryn Stodolka to replacement 1.0 FTE High School English Teacher for the 2017-2018 school year with a salary of $40,064; Hire of Alissa Tuinstra to replacement 1.0 FTE Second Grade Teacher at Paperjack Elementary for the 2017-2018 school year with a salary of $53,719; Contract with Vicki Gjovik for Professional Services as a Math Specialist during the 2017-2018 School Year; Contract with Marilynn Guinn for Professional Services as a Four-Year-Old Kindergarten Program Liaison during the 2017-2018 School Year; Contract with Wendy Hanzlik for Professional Services as a Four-Year-Old Kindergarten Program Liaison during the 2017-2018 School Year; Monthly bills for May/June in the amount of $1,145,735.42; Minutes of previous School Board meetings (May 15, 2017 Regular Board Meeting and May 23, 2017 Special Meeting); $250 Donation from WestConsin Credit Union to Starr Elementary for the Starr Family Picnic; $4,600 Grant to New Richmond High School First Robotics from FIRST; $207.72 Donation from an Xcel Energy Employee to the Farm Fund; $500 Donation from Monarch Paving to the New Richmond tennis teams; Community Opportunity Grant for Active Schools to Hillside Elementary in the Amount of $1,300. Motion by Neal Melby to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Paula Kolbeck seconded the motion. PERSONNEL Approval of Additional Tiger Pack Staffing Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve the additional Tiger Pack staffing as recommended. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Approval of Co-Network Managers Approval of IT Technician Motion by Neal Melby to approve the two co-network manager positions and the IT technician position with an $18.00 per hour pay rate for the IT technician as recommended. Chris Skoglund seconded the motion. Approve the Hire of Middle School Sixth Grade Science Teacher Motion by Marilyn Duerst to approve the hire of Maria Hall to replacement 1.0 FTE Middle School sixth grade Science teacher with a salary of $48,122 as recommended. Neal Melby seconded the motion. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Approval of Course Options Application Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve the course options application with the total cost to be coordinated between the districts as recommended. Chris Skoglund seconded the motion. POLICY & PLANNING Approval of the 2017-2018 Middle School Handbook Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve the 2017-2018 Middle School Student Handbook as presented. Marilyn Duerst seconded the motion. Approval of the 2017-2018 High School Handbook Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve the 2017-2018 High School Student Handbook with the deletion of the highlighted text in the Academic Policies section on page 3 as presented. Marilyn Duerst seconded the motion.
Page 3 Approval of the First Reading of Policies Policy 4120.01 Job Descriptions Policy 4310 Freedom of Speech in Noninstructional Settings Policy 6152 Student Fees, Fines, and Charges Policy 8500 Food Services Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve the first reading of Policy 4120.01, Policy 4310, Policy 6152 and Policy 8500 as presented. Neal Melby seconded the motion. Approve the Second Reading of Policies Policy 0100 Definitions Policy 1461 Unrequested Leaves of Absence Policy 2370 Educational Options Policy 2413 Health Education Policy 3120 Employment of Professional Staff Policy 3124 Employment Contract Policy 3140 Termination, Non-Renewal and Resignation Policy 3160 Physical Examination Policy 3161 Unrequested Leaves of Absence/Fitness for Duty Policy 3310 Employee Expression in Noninstructional Settings Policy 3419.01 Privacy Protections of Self-Funded Group Health Plans Policy 3419.02 Privacy Protections of Fully Insured Group Health Plans Policy 5111.03 ESSA Children and Youth in Foster Care Policy 7540 Technology Policy 7540.01 Technology Privacy Policy 7540.02 Web Content, Services, and Apps Policy 8330 Student Records Policy 8531 Free and Reduced-Price Meals Policy 8605 Use of Electronic Wireless Communication Devices by District Employees Who Operate Board-Owned or Operated Vehicles Policy 9160 Public Attendance at School Events Motion by Neal Melby to approve the second reading of Policy 0100, Policy 1461, Policy 2370, Policy 2413, Policy 3120, Policy 3124, Policy 3140, Policy 3160, Policy 3161 Policy 3310, Policy 3419.01, Policy 3419.02, Policy 5111.03, Policy 7540, Policy 7540.01, Policy 7540.02, Policy 8330, Policy 8531, Policy 8605 and Policy 9160 as presented. Marilyn Duerst seconded the motion. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT District Health Services Report District Nurse Joan Simpson provided the annual Health and Nursing Services Report for the 2016-2017 school year. School District of New Richmond Annual Performance Survey Mr. Olson reported that 292 people had responded to the Annual Performance Survey. He will provide a detailed analysis to the Board. FINANCIAL AFFAIRS Monthly Bill Auditing Board members Paula Kolbeck and Chris Skoglund reviewed the monthly bills with Brian Johnston, Director of Fiscal and Building Operations before the meeting and found everything to be in order. April Financial Statements Brian Johnston reviewed the April financial statements with board members.
Page 4 Consideration and Action on Budget Reallocation Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve the budget reallocation as presented. Chris Skoglund seconded the motion. Approval of the Sanitation Proposal Recommendation Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve the sanitation proposal from Stephens Sanitation for the next three years with a yearly rate of $45,960 effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020 as recommended. Paula Kolbeck seconded the motion. Approval of the Parking Lot Repair Recommendation Motion by Neal Melby to approve the parking lot repair recommendation accepting the bid from Monarch Paving for $39,680.12. Marilyn Duerst seconded the motion. Approval of the Digital Signage/Video Repository System Recommendation Motion by Marilyn Duerst to approve the digital signage/video repository system recommendation accepting the bid from Safari Montage for $31,963.44. Neal Melby seconded the motion. Motion Approval of the Microsoft Windows Licensing and Software Recommendation Motion by Greg Gartner to approve the Microsoft Windows licensing and software recommendation awarding to SHI for $15,888.08. Chris Skoglund seconded the motion. Approval of the Replacement CAD Lab Computers Recommendation Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve the replacement CAD lab computers recommendation awarding to SHI for $19,325.00. Paula Kolbeck seconded the motion. Approval of Depositories Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve First National Community Bank, WestConsin Credit Union and RCU as depositories of public funds as recommended. Paula Kolbeck seconded the motion. Motion Approval of Truck Bid Recommendation Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve the recommendation to purchase a 2017 Dodge ½ ton truck from Bernard s for $27,390.00. Neal Melby seconded the motion. Bow-Tie Pond Easement Patrick Olson updated board members on an easement agreement between the School District of New Richmond and Derrick Companies that provided for water from lots owned by Derrick s to run off to the bow tie pond on the school district property. Preliminary 2017-18 Budget Discussion The Wisconsin state budget has not passed yet so there isn t anything new to report on the 2017-18 budget. TSA Retirement Discussion Discussion regarding retirement TSA contributions for retired teachers who substitute in the district. Language will be added to the Employee Handbook to address this. OTHER BUSINESS Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Report (Kolbeck) Representative Paula Kolbeck reported that the 2017 Summer Leadership Institute is being held July 14-15 in Green Bay. CESA #11 Board Report (Duerst) Representative Marilyn Duerst reported that she attended the CESA #11 Annual Convention on June 5 th. She also reported that her term on the Board of Control has ended and she has opted not to run again.
Page 5 Board Meeting Evaluation President Hinz asked Board members to fill out the evaluation and leave with Julie Koop. Motion by Neal Melby to convene to closed session at 8:13 p.m. Marilyn Duerst seconded the motion. Yes Duerst, Gartner, Hinz, Kolbeck, Melby, Skoglund No none CLOSED SESSION Convene to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 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. Administrative Contract Staff Probation Extension Starr Elementary Principal Contract RECONVENE AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION The Board reconvened to open session at 8:55 p.m. Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve the School District of New Richmond Supervisor contract as presented. Greg Gartner seconded the motion. Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve the Agreement to Extend Probationary Period as presented. Neal Melby seconded the motion. Motion by Chris Skoglund to approve the hire of Nicholas Hall as principal of Starr Elementary and approve his contract as presented. Marilyn Duerst seconded the motion. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Paula Kolbeck to adjourn at 8:56 p.m. Marilyn Duerst seconded the motion. Motion Respectfully submitted, Chris Skoglund, School Board Clerk