SIREN BOARD OF EDUCATION Monday, March 28, 2016 6:00 p.m. 1. Meeting called to order by Peggy Moore at 6:00 p.m. An executive session under Wis. State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility was announced. Board members present : Public: Peggy Moore X Tara Voss Siren School Mark Pettis X Becky Strabel ICCPALeader Rhonda Highstrom X Diane Lund Siren Susie Imme X Christine Sundberg Siren Schools Georgia Cederberg X Sheryl Summer CUE James Kopecky X Duane Emery X 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve Agenda Motion: Mark Pettis Second: Duane Emery Carried: 70 4. Public Comments: None 5. Receive & Accept Donations: None 6. Special Appearance: None 7. Treasurer’s Report Motion: Mark Pettis Second: Georgia Cederberg Carried: 70 8. President’s Reports/ Correspondence: None 9. Reports A. Administrative 1.) Superintendent – Congratulations Letter from Sheila Harsdorf regarding Title 1 Award! WASB: 2016 Spring Academy Workshop (flyer available with dates and topics) CESA 11: May 18th in Turtle Lake, WI SHOUT OUT to Bryn Anderson for receiving “Outstanding Educators Award” 2.) Principals Mr. Hinze: *Congratulations to Bryan Anderson on being awarded “Outstanding Educators Award” *Parent/Teacher Conferences went well. Online survey has been sent out to staff for feedback. Facebook survey will be made available for parental feedback as well. *Working on a transition course/ program for 8th grade students heading into High School. Mr. Hinze is working with Rachel McNally (Guidance Counselor) to establish a transition protocol. Mrs. Herman: * We had a busy month and a busy upcoming April * Last week we had the Spooner AG office come in with baby animals to talk to the kids about farming. * We also had Polk Burnett Electric come in for a power line demo for grades 46
* Prairie Fire Theatre is this week with performances this weekend * This Friday we have 4KK screening for the 20162017 school year * April 9th is the carnival * April 19 we are having a family literacy event in the afternoon * We will begin state testing The Forward Exam and ACT Aspire April 11 May 13
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Special Education Director~ Mrs. Johnston notes: *4th Grade Field trip to Madison GREAT EXPERIENCE! *High School Junior, Seth Guertin, has been asked to be a student presenter on April 6th (58pm) at the Crooked Lake Lodge.
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Indian Education Report *Planning for Tribal Graduation Banquet has begun! *Annual Siren powwow has been set for Friday, May 13th. *Tara plans to attend the 2016 WIEA Conference in Madison, with several great keynote speakers. *Attended Home School Coordinator training in Hayward. Very informative! Picked up great ideas! Approve Minutes A. Regular School Board Meeting – February 22, 2016 * Adjust Jason notes: Brennan Koball was crowned king @ Winterfest. Motion: Mark Pettis Second: Duane Emery Carried: 70 B. Special School Board Meeting March 2, 2016 Motion: Rhonda Highstrom Second: Duane Emery Carried: 70 Meeting Calendar Special Board Meeting: Thursday, March 31, 2016 @ 12:00 pm Budget & Finance: Monday, April 18, 2016 @ 5:30 pm JOINT MTG Building, Grounds & Transportation: Monday, April 18, 2016 @ 5:30 pm JOINT MTG Policy, Planning & Curriculum: Monday, April 11, 2016 @ 6:00 pm Personnel & Negotiations: Monday, April 11, 2016 @ 7:00 pm Regular School Board Meeting: Monday, April 25, 2016 @ 6:00 pm New Business A. CESA 11 Contract 20162017 Motion: Duane Emery Second: Mark Pettis Carried: 70 B. Property Detachment Agenda Board reviewed topics/ addresses that need to be addressed specifically with Jim from Webster District in regards to bus routes/ district lines. C. FCCLA Approval Motion: Rhonda HIghstrom Second: Georgia Cederberg Carried: 70 D. Football Field Discussion on the direction of the new football field, requirements etc. Dr. Shetler will request an assessment of current status to provide the board with further information in regards to needed steps. E. 4th Grade Field Trip (coach bus) Motion: Mark Pettis Second: Duane Emery Carried:70 F. Calendar Approval 20162017 Motion: Jim Kopecky Second: Susie Imme Carried:70 G. 2017 Graduation Date Selection (May 19th)
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Motion: Mark Pettis Second: Duane Emery Summer School Approval W/O Transportation Motion: Peggy Moore Second: Susie Imme Policy 550 R1 Computer Network (1st Reading)
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Motion: Rhonda Highstrom Second: Susie Imme Carried: 70 J. Policy 311 Coaching Evaluations (2nd Reading) Motion: Susie Imme Second: Georgia Cederberg Carried: 70 K. Policy 831 Addendum to Graduation Requirements (2nd Reading) Motion: Rhonda Highstrom Second: Susie Imme Carried: 70 L. Policy 608 Shared Sick Leave (2nd Reading) Motion: Rhonda Highstrom Second: Susie Imme Carried: 70 M. Policy 607 Criminal Background Checks (2nd Reading) Motion: Marke Pettis Second: Rhonda Highstrom Carried: 70 N. Policy 833 GPA (2nd Reading) Motion: Peggy Moore Second: Mark Pettis Carried: 70 O. Policy 810Use of Alcohol (2nd Reading) Motion: Susie Imme Second: Rhonda Highstrom Carried: 70 P. Policy 606 Grievance Procedure (2nd Reading) Tabled for further review by the committee Q. Policy 731 Recruitment of Faculty (1st Reading) Motion: Rhonda Highstrom Second: Susie Imme Carried: 70 R. Policy 105.2 Procedure for Reporting Sexual Harassment (2nd Reading) Motion: Peggy Moore Second: Georgia Cederberg Carried: 70 Approve Bills Motioned: Mark Pettis Second: Duane Emery Carried: 70 Items for Board Signature – Done Mark Pettis motioned and Duane Emery seconded to convene to closed session. Roll Call: Susie Immeyes, Georgia Cederbergyes, Rhonda Highstromyes, Peggy Mooreyes, Jim Kopeckyyes, Mark Pettis –yes, Duane Emery – yes. Convene to closed session under Wis. State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) (g) (f) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; and to confer with legal counsel who is rendering oral or written advice. Mark Pettis motioned and Susie Imme seconded to reconvene into open session and take appropriate action, if any, on matters discussed in closed session. Action Items: A. Resignations/New Hires/ Transfers/ Recalls 1.) CUE Motion by Peggy seconded by Mark to donate $1,500.00 to the CUE Program for 20162017 school year. Carried: 70 2.) Paraprofessional PT Motion made by Georgia seconded by Susie to hire Rachel Trittlewitz as a Part Time Paraprofessional. Carried 70 3.) Elementary Paraprofessional Leave of Absence 4.) Head Volleyball Coach Motion by Susie seconded by Mark to hire Kristin Koslowski as the Varsity Head Coach. Carried: 70 5.) Head Baseball Coach 6.) Assistant Baseball Coach 7.) Elementary Guidance Counselor
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Motion by Rhonda seconded by Peggy to extend a regular contract to Ilisa Ailts for 20162017. Carried: 70 8.) Professional Development 9.) Liquidated Damages 10.) Interpreter B. Other Staffing Concerns Rhonda motioned seconded by Georgia to offer Anastasia Thull the High School English Teacher position for 20162017 school year. Carried: 70 Adjourn: Mark Pettis motioned and Susie Imme seconded to adjourn. Motion carried: 70.
