Minutes of the regular meeting of the Spooner Board of Education held on Monday, September 21, 2015 in the high school auditorium. Call to Order John Hedlund called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in accordance with the written notice of September 17, 2015. Roll Call Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present:

John Hedlund, Robert Hoellen, Christina Martin, Kyle Pierce Paul Goellner, Clay Halverson, Randy McQuade 6 Administrators 9 Staff 3 Students 70 Interested Citizens

Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Kyle Pierce moved to approve the agenda, second by Christina Martin. Following discussion the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Consent Agenda Christina Martin moved to approve the consent agenda as listed, second by Kyle Pierce. Following discussion the motion carried by a unanimous voice. A. Approval of board meeting minutes 1. Regular meeting of 8/17 2. Special meeting of 8/31 B. Approval of board committee meeting minutes 1. Personnel meeting of 9/14 & 9/18 2. Budget meeting of 8/10 3. Buildings and Grounds meeting of 8/10 4. Public Relations meeting of 8/24 C. Approval of vouchers Convene into Closed Session Kyle Pierce moved to convene into closed session at 7:14 p.m., pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) to review employee retirement agreements, second by Christina Martin. The motion passed by a 4 yes to 0 no roll call vote. Reconvene into Open Session The Board reconvened into open session at 7:40 p.m. Informational Session A. Administrative reports 1. School Principals Sarah Johnson, Brad Larrabee, and Luke Stordahl reported on their respective open houses and the start of the school year.

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Business Manager Shannon Grindell reported that the preliminary Third Friday Student Count is lower than last year, primarily due to the loss of SAVE students and a lower enrollment at the elementary school. Ms. Grindell advised that the Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting will be held on October 19, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The regular meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. the same evening. B. Communications and Public Relations Update – Diana Maas updated the Board on School spirit, homecoming, E-newsletter, and digital communications. C. Board reports 1. Committee reports a. Christina Martin spoke on behalf of Randy McQuade, Personnel Committee Chair. During their most recent meeting both the Staff and Studer Group Surveys were discussed as well as a commendation to conduct a staff survey in the spring. b. Kyle Pierce reported on the recent Budget Committee meeting where safety issues, Rails roundtable, and auditor reviews were discussed. The next meeting of the committee will be at 5:30 p.m. on October 5. c. Kyle Pierce reported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee met on September 14 at the elementary school to discuss energy saving measures. d. Christina Martin reported on various items discussed during the recent Curriculum Committee meeting. e. Christina Martin reported on items discussed during the recent Public Relations Committee meeting a homecoming update, Jack O’ Lantern Fest participation, Spooner Education Foundation grants received, alumni engagement, and letter to legislators. Community Comments Community comments were taken from several members of the community. Discussion and Action A. Employee Handbook, second reading – Kyle Pierce moved to table action on the Employee Handbook, second by Robert Hoellen. Following discussion the motion carried by a 3 yes to 1 no (Hoellen) vote. B. Student Handbook and Course Offerings for SHS – Sarah Johnson spoke on the subject of the Student Handbook and offering for high school students. C. Committee Policy 185, first reading – Christina Martin supplied the board members with copies of the proposed policy for their review. D. High School Spirit Squad – Holly Snyder, Diana Maas, and Monique Clark initiated a request to begin a self-sufficient spirit squad at the high school level. Fundraisers will be held to pay for uniforms and other associated costs. Christina Martin moved to approve the High School Spirit Squad as a community sanctioned sport for the 2015-16 school year with the Squad being responsible for the purchase of their uniforms. The motion was seconded by Robert Hoellen and carried. E. Rails Roundtable for Community Engagement – Christina Martin spearheaded the creation of a roundtable to allow for community engagement. The meeting was well attended. A Rails Roundtable for Staff is anticipated for the future. F. Personnel Recommendations – Kyle Pierce moved to approve recommendations to hire Jennifer Parranto as a .8 F.T.E. Elementary Art Teacher and Shanon Huffer as a part-time H.S. Long Term Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional, second by Christina Martin, motion carried.

G. Acceptance of Donations – Kyle Pierce moved to accept donations as listed, second by Christina Martin, motion carried. 1. Five Golf Buddy range finders valued at approximately $1,250.00 from Jamie Busch to the High School Golf Team 2. $100.00 from the Casey-Loon Lake Association to the high school biology room for maintenance of the aquarium 3. $50.00 from Robert Kinderman to Spooner F.F.A. 4. $200.00 from Target Corporation to Spooner Elementary School H. CESA 10 Energy Management Contract – Kyle Pierce moved to enter into a no-risk contract with CESA 10, second by Christina Martin. Adjourn Christina Martin moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m., second by Kyle Pierce, motion carried. Respectfully submitted,

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