REPORT OF

Regular School Board Meeting

Middle School Village Theater, 9302 Schofield Avenue, Weston

Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

Hearing of Delegations Present

Evergreen Elementary students performed a rhythm and vocal selection for the board under the direction of  music teacher Margaret Jerz. Fourth grade teacher Kathy Kowalke and Principal Rick Koepke shared how students read and sing in Mrs. Jerz's music classes.

Schofield Principal Jeff Addison addressed the board on behalf of his staff and students, expressing the staff's concern for children.

Laurie Kloth, Schofield parent, addressed the board regarding the possible closure of Schofield Elementary.

Mike Hoffert, senior high drivers' education teacher, addressed the board regarding the elimination of the program.

Michael Plaza, Schofield, addressed the board regarding the increase in athletic fees, addressing the issue of parents with multiple students involved in sports.

Karl Marquardt, Weston, addressed the board regarding the discontinuation of the gymnastics program.

Matt Yde, Weston, addressed the board regarding the increase in athletic fees, particularly the hockey fee.

Consent Agenda

APPROVED:

Minutes

Regular School Board Meeting of March 23, 2011

Special School Board Meeting of April 18, 2011

Recommended Employment/Resignations/Contract Adjustments

Treasurer's Report-General/Other Fund Bills

Budget Transfers - Twenty

Grant Application(s)//Budget(s) Approval - If any

Youth Options Program - Two for UWMC

Fund-Raising Request(s) - Three

DECA

DCE Football

JA Entrepreneurial Class

Policy Approval - 2nd Reading 

Policy 9362 - Bylaws of the Board-Meetings

Reports/Considerations

HEARD:

Clerk - Election Results

WASB Legislative Network Member

CESA Representative

Student Representative

Superintendent

HEARD:

National Financial Capability Challenge results

DCE FFA Chapter results from sectional career development contest

Letter to the boys' hockey team from the Salvation Army

LaCrosse Tribune article on the Wisconsin Civil War Moving Memorial Wall

Junior High Gaming Club's donation event ($350 each to Salvation Army, Women's Community, Boy Scouts of America-Samoset Council)

Unfinished Business

Board Goals - No report

New Business

Election of Officers

ELECTED:

President - Hancock

Vice President - Schaefer

Treasurer - Jablonski

Clerk - Kasten

Appointment of Representatives

APPOINTED:

WASB Legislative Network Representative - Stroik

WASB Assembly Delegate - Stroik

CESA 9 Annual Convention Representative - Ackermann

CESA 9 Board of Control Representative - Ackermann

DCE Education Foundation Board of Directors - Dickerson

APPROVED: Food Service Recommendations

APPROVED: School District Depository Resolution

APPROVED: Signature Facsimile Resolutions

APPROVED: CESA 9 Shared Service Contract Renewal

APPROVED: Policy Review

Policy 4700P - Administrative/Confidential Employees

APPROVED: End of Year Budget Spending Decisions

APPROVED: Fixed Asset Capitalization

APPROVED: D.C. Everest Teachers Association (DCETA) Memorandum of Understanding

APPROVED: Everest Paraprofessional Union (EPU) Memorandum of Understanding

APPROVED: 2011-2012 Health and Dental Insurance Recommendations and Rates

APPROVED: Student Insurance 2011-2012

APPROVED: Junior Incentive Proposal

HEARD: Overview on District Finances and Upcoming Cuts and Reductions - (No background)

APPROVED ADMINISTRATION TO CONDUCT LISTENING SESSIONS:  Information Update on Easton and Hatley Consolidation

APPROVED ADMINISTRATION TO CONDUCT LISTENING SESSIONS: Information Update on Schofield Redistricting

APPROVED: Administrator Reductions

APPROVED: Renegotiation of Transportation Contract

APPROVED: Reduction of Athletics and Other Co-Curricular Staff

APPROVED: Discontinuation of Gymnastics Program

APPROVED: Increase in Athletic Fees

APPROVED: Middle School Course Offerings Reduction

APPROVED: 5th Grade Orchestra

TABLED UNTIL MAY: Driver's Education

APPROVED: Recall of Teachers on Layoff

Other

Petitions & Communications

Thank you from family of James Clairmore (father-in-law of Kathy Clairmore) for memorial tribute.

Future Meeting Dates

 Next Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 6:30 p.m. (Note change from Tuesday)
Adm. Bldg.-Board Room

The Board adjourned to closed session following the open meeting pursuant to W.S.S. 19.85(1)(c)(f) – to consider a teacher personnel issue and a meritorious service award.

Reconvened

Adjourned