October 19, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 p.m. in the River Falls High School Media Center also available via YouTube
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2. MANNER OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
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3. HEARING OF VISITORS OR DELEGATIONS
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4. Public Hearing related to the Department of Public Instruction waivers for Educator Effectiveness Evaluation System and Hours of Instruction
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5. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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5.A. Superintendent and Student Representative Reports
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5.A.1. Superintendent Report
Description:
Thank you and recognition to the River Falls Community Foundation and Optimist Organizations for the funding of twelve wifi/hotspots for students.
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5.A.2. Student Representative Report
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5.B. Discuss possible bond refinancing and moonshot brainstorming related to debt restructuring possibilities for school forest, stadium, multi-purpose/wrestling room options to be considered
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5.C. Learning environment updates for Virtual/e-School, grades 7-12 (Hybrid), grades PK-6 (in-school)
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5.D. Future considerations for shift/pivot in learning environment (proactive planning)
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5.E. WIAA Fall sports post-season spectator guidelines and Homecoming spectator options for Seniors and Marching Band
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6. ACTION ITEMS
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6.A. Approval of minutes, bills and recommended employment
Description:
The following have been submitted for approval:
Item 1: September 21, 2020, Regular Board of Education meeting minutes Item 2: September 28, 2020, Special Board of Education meeting minutes Item 3: October 5, 2020, Special Board of Education meeting minutes Item 4: October 12, 2020, Special Board of Education meeting minutes Item 5: Bills submitted for payment Item 6: Pursuant to Board Policy which references Wisconsin Statutes Sections 111, 118, 121, all employees who require Wisconsin state certification shall be recommended by the superintendent to the Board of Education for approval. All recommendations presented at this time are pursuant to approved Board policies and accompanying administrative procedures. Recommended Action: Approve minutes, bills, and employment as presented. |
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6.B. Consideration and/or Action to determine a change/pivot from the "HYBRID Learning Environment" and athletic/co-curricular programs and spectator updates
1. Staff and Student COVID-impact in District 2. Regional and school district COVID-statistics 3. Homecoming spectators and/or Marching Band 4. Fall sports tournament hosting guidelines by WIAA 5. Winter Sports plan from WIAA continuing to move forward
Description:
Administration will discuss existing COVID-statistics in our region and local school district criteria and if there is a perceived need to shift into an alternative learning environment. (Presentation link)
Recommended Action: Determine if we need to pivot/shift the "Learning Environment" and related programs. |
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6.C. Consideration and/or Action to approve October 12, 2020, Personnel Committee recommendations
Description:
The Personnel Committee met on October 12, 2020, to discuss proposed adjustments to the Virtual/e-School Staffing plan.
Recommended Action: Approve the revised Virtual/e-School staffing plan. |
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6.D. Consideration and/or Action to approve the Department of Public Instruction waivers for the Educator Effectiveness Evaluation System and Hours of Instruction
Description:
Administration will present the Department of Public Instruction waivers for the Educator Effectiveness Evaluation System and Hours of Instruction.
Recommended Action: Approve the Department of Public Instruction waivers for the Educator Effectiveness Evaluation System and Hours of Instruction.
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6.E. Consideration and/or Action to approve the 2020-2021 Tax Levy
Description:
Administration will discuss the 2020-2021 tax levy with the Board.
Recommended Action: Approve the 2020-2021 tax levy as presented.
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6.F. Proposed/suggested items for the next regular and future Board meeting agenda(s)
Description:
As always, Board members will be given the opportunity to suggest items for future Board member agendas.
Recommended Action: As needed. |
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6.G. Schedule next Board/Committee meetings
Description:
Upcoming Board meeting dates, times and locations will be reviewed.
Recommended Action: Set meeting schedule as follows: Special Board of Education meeting, Monday, October 26, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Educational Program Committee meeting: Monday, November 2, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Personnel Committee meeting: Monday, November 9, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Finance and Facilities Committee meeting: Monday, November 16, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Regular Board of Education meeting: Monday, November 16, 2020, 6:30 p.m. All the above meetings will be held at River Falls High School, 818 Cemetery Road |
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7. ADJOURN
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