December 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order - Gary Michael, Chairperson

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance

I.B. Attendance

I.C. Additional Agenda Items

II. Approval

II.A. Approve Agenda & Additional Items

II.B. Approve Meeting Minutes

II.C. Approve Financial Transactions

III. Presentation

III.A. Presentation and Approval of 2022-2023 Financial Audit 

III.B. Truth in Taxation Hearing - Review 2023-2024 Budget and Allow for Public Comment

III.C. Certify Pay 2024 Levy

III.D. World's Best Workforce Presentation

IV. Introduction of the Open Forum:
Comments from visitors should be informational in nature and not exceed 3 minutes per issue. The Board will not engage in a discussion or debate in those 3 minutes but will take the information and find answers if it is appropriate. As part of the protocol, visitors must keep their ideas and opinions related to policy issues. Depending upon the number of persons in attendance seeking to be heard, the School Board reserves the right to impose other limitations and restrictions as necessary in order to provide an orderly, efficient, and fair opportunity for those present to be heard. It is unacceptable for
any speaker to slander, engage in character assassination or discuss student or
personnel issues (i.e. teachers, coaches, bus drivers, principals, Board Members, etc.) at a public board meeting. The person(s) wishing to address the Board must stand at the provided lectern.

Closing of Open Forum when visitor comments:
The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown School Board wishes to thank all the visitors who addressed the members during the open forum. At this time, the Board will not be taking action on the items raised during the open forum. The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Superintendent or Board Chair will be in contact with you to address the items brought to our attention. Please fill out a speaker card including your contact information {name, phone number, and email address} so you can be contacted. Speaker cards can be left at the lectern.

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Approve the 2023-2024 Seniority Lists

V.B. Approve Request for Family Medical Leave of Absence for Kelsey Schiefelbein beginning on or around February 29, 2024 through May 30, 2024. 

V.C. Approve the Following Termination:

V.C.1. Aimee Quiram, Food Service Cook Assistant
Effective December 11, 2023

V.D. Approve the Following Retirement:

V.D.1. Jacqueline Molitor, Elementary Teacher
Effective at the end of 2023-2024 School Year.

V.E. Approve Revised School Age Care Coordinator Contract Pay Rate 
Effective September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025

VI. Recognition

VI.A. Approve Monetary Donations

VII. Reports

VII.A. Joint Principal Report
Bobbie Jo Bastian, Elementary Principal / Jennifer Wilson, 7-12 Principal

VII.B. Jeff Boran, Community Education & Activities Director

VII.C. Board Member Reports

VII.D. Board Committee Reports

VII.E. John Regan, Superintendent

VIII. Information / Discussion

VIII.A. First Reading of Policies:
509 Enrollment of Nonresident Students
604 Instructional Curriculum
618 Assessment of Student Achievement
620 Credit for Learning
 

IX. Action

IX.A. Approve 3 Year Contract for Superintendent John Regan

IX.B. Approve the Following Policies:
534 School Meals Policy
602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day
617 School District Ensurance of Preparatory and High School Standards
621 Literacy and The Ready Act
624 Online Instruction
 

IX.C. Approve Teamworks Proposal

X. Personnel

XI. Adjournment

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