School District of Augusta - Board of Education Meeting Augusta High School Library January 23, 2017 - 7:00 P.M. MINUTES I. Call to Order and Roll Call Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Byron King. Present: Byron King, Bernie Buttke, Joe Smith, Mike Lea. Absent: Sarah Erdman. Also Present: Ryan Nelson, Kay Goss, Audrey Hakes, Nicole Steinmetz, Ken Abel A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Acknowledgment of Proper Posting Motion by Mike Lea second by Byron King acknowledging the proper posting of the January 23, 2017 Board meeting. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried C. Approval of Agenda Motion by Bernie Buttke second by Joe Smith to approve the agenda as posted. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried D. Approval of Minutes 1. December 12, 2016 Motion by Joe Smith second by Mike Lea to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2016 Regular Board meeting. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried II. Citizen Comments to Board The Board offered congratulations to Audrey Hakes on her recent marriage. III. Board Business A. Approval of Receipts and Vouchers Motion by Mike Lea second by Bernie Buttke to approve Fund 10, General Fund, checks 61776 -61972 and receipts 370664-370706. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried Motion by Joe Smith second by Byron King to approve Fund 60, Student Activity Account, checks 13396-13440 and receipts 11246-11293. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried IV. Board Action A. Personnel 1. Consideration of Resignation of Middle School Forensic Advisor Motion by Bernie Buttke second by Mike Lea to accept the resignation of Mrs. Terri Johnson as Middle School Forensic Advisor for the 2016-17 school year. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried 2. Consideration of Hiring Middle School Forensic Advisor Motion by Byron King second by Joe Smith to approve hiring Mrs. Jill Alexander and Ms. Katie Griffith as Middle School Forensic Advisors for the 2016-17 school year. The current contract held by Mrs. Patti Price will be combined and then split 3 ways to account for 3 advisors. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried B. Planning & Recognition 1. Consideration of 2017-18 Academic Calendar Mr. Ryan Nelson provided the Board with an overview of the calendar options that were composed by the calendar committee for the 2017-18 school year. Calendar changes include eliminating student half days, with the exception of parent-teacher conference days. Motion by Bernie Buttke second by Mike Lea to accept the 2017-18 Academic Calendar Option A as presented. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried

2. Consideration of Open Enrollment Allotted Spaces Mr. Ryan Nelson provided the Board with information regarding projected enrollment for the 2017-18 school year, and the allotted spaces that were determined for incoming open enroll students. Details of these numbers are also available on the school district web-site. Motion by Byron King second by Bernie Buttke to approve the Open Enrollment Allotted Spaces for the 2017-18 school year as presented. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried 3. Consideration of Hall of Honor Mr. Ryan Nelson provided the Board information regarding the formation of the Hall of Honor Recognition Program. Details were discussed regarding the purpose, induction criteria, timeline, events and area designated for this program. The Board felt this is a good program and offered support and praise to Mr. Ryan Nelson for his work developing the Hall of Honor. Motion by Joe Smith second by Mike Lea to support the establishment of the Augusta School District Hall of Honor as presented. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried C. Policy & Legislation None D. Business & Finance 1. Discussion of Preliminary 2017-18 Budget Mr. Ryan Nelson provided a budget forecast model to the Board and reviewed possible scenarios. Based on initial projections the budget is expected to be balanced for 2017-18. V. Administration Reports A. Elementary Principal Report: 1. Elementary School Updates Mrs. Nicole Steinmetz provided the Board with updates regarding the PBIS program, RtI system, and the addition of a message board in the entryway. Upcoming activities were also discussed including: Mindfulness workshop, preschool screening, Games with Grandparents, Family University, and the Beaver Bolt fundraiser. AGR gap reduction information was provided to the Board and goals were reviewed to determine progress this year. B. Middle/High School Principal Report 1. Middle School and High School Updates Mr. Ken Abel updated the Board with recent events including: a group of students attending the Tonic Sol-Fa performance, hosting a recent archery tournament, donation received by Unity Bank, high school finals, and upcoming testing. Looking ahead to next year, staff is collaborating on curriculum and possibly adding some AP and transcripted course options for high school students. C. District Administrator Report 1. Learning Environment Mr. Ryan Nelson provided the board with information from Bartingale to address plumbing and fixture updates and from Lakewood Direct Flooring regarding flooring options at the Main Street Gym. Proposals will be provided for approval at the February Board meeting. The Board discussed the possible impact of the flooring due to the updates needed under the locker room. 2. Transportation Ryan Nelson offered thanks to the bus drivers for handling the challenges of winter road conditions. 3. District Operations Mr. Ryan Nelson updated the Board regarding changes to the automated calling system and some challenges being worked through. The Board was provided a quarterly update on the Strategic Plan and

recent training that Administration attended was discussed. In upcoming events, a community outreach day is being planned as a district wide event. VI. Convene into Executive Session Under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) for the Purpose of Discussing and Possible Action: Considering Employment, Promotion, Compensation or Performance Evaluation Data for Administration and Supervisor Contracts Motion by Mike Lea second by Byron King at 8:10 p.m. to Convene into Executive Session Under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) for the Purpose of Discussing and Possible Action: Considering Employment, Promotion, Compensation or Performance Evaluation Data for Administration and Supervisor Contracts. Roll call vote, all present, yes (Sarah Erdman absent). Motion carried. VII. Reconvene into Open Session to Take Action on Items Noted According to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) Motion by Mike Lea second by Bernie Buttke at 9:12 p.m. to Reconvene into Open Session To Take Action on Items Noted Under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c). Roll call vote, all present, yes (Sarah Erdman absent). Motion carried. Motion by Joe Smith second by Byron King to approve the contract for Mrs. Nicole Steinmetz as Elementary Principal for the 2017-18 school year as presented. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried Motion by Mike Lea second by Bernie Buttke to approve the contract for Mr. Ryan Nelson as District Administrator for the 2017-18 school year as presented. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried Motion by Bernie Buttke second by Byron King to approve the contract for Dr. Ken Abel as Middle and High School Principal beginning July 1, 2017 as presented. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried Motion by Byron King second by Mike Lea to approve the contract for Dr. Angela Axelrod as Pupil Services Director/School Psychologist for the 2017-18 school year as presented. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried VIII. Establish Future Board Meeting Dates February 8, 2017 - Cluster A School Board Retreat, Altoona Elementary School February 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. – Regular Board Meeting IX. Adjournment Motion by Bernie Buttke second by Joe Smith at 9:14 p.m. to adjourn. Voice vote, all present yes. Motion Carried Mr. Bernie Buttke – Augusta School Board Clerk