March 12, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. BOARD RECOGNITION
Presenter:
Luke Francois
Description:
The board of education recognizes Mineral Point wrestlers who particpated at the state tournament and their coaches.
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III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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IV. COMMUNICATIONS
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IV.1. Correspondence/Board Communication
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IV.2. Citizen Comments
Description:
If interested in addressing the School Board during the Communications portion of the meeting, please stand and state your name when the Board President requests communications from the citizens.
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IV.2.a. President's Comments to the Audience
Description:
On behalf of fellow Board members, at this time I would like to invite any member of the audience to stand with comments about items of interest or concern that do or do not appear on the agenda this evening. Please begin by stating your name and address. It would be appreciated if you would limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to speak. We ask that you remember that Wisconsin law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. Thanks for your support of our school district.
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
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VI.1. Administrative/Business Services
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VI.1.a. Approval of Bills Payable
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VI.2. Personnel Services
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VI.2.a. Approval of Staff Retirement
Description:
Ron Murphy has submitted a letter of retirement at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year.
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VII. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
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VII.1. Budget Development for 2013-2014
Presenter:
Luke Francois
Description:
Budget Development for the 2013-14 school year continues. Superintendent Francois will share preliminary budgets documents for board review.
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VII.2. Strategic Plan
Presenter:
Julie Stephenson
Description:
Strategic Planning using a consultant was discussed at the last board meeting. Further discussion regarding whether to proceed with creating a strategic plan and related consultants is scheduled for the board to discuss.
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VII.3. 2013-2014 Draft Calendars for Review
Presenter:
Luke Francois
Description:
Two calendar proposals are presented for board review; a traditional calendar and a revised calendar with weekly CRT's. Pro's and con's of each calendar will be highlighted for board review. Action to approve a 13-14 calendar will take place at the April meeting.
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VII.4. Policy Committee Report
Presenter:
Lisa Hay
Description:
The Policy Committee has reviewed the Board Policy 300 Series on Instruction. The policy revisions are presented as a first reading by the board.
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VIII. ITEMS FOR ACTION
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VIII.1. Energy Efficiency Project
Presenter:
Luke Francois
Description:
Following the financial forecast presented by Scott Gralla, the Board expressed interest with possible action on an energy efficiency project for the 13-14 school year. An energy efficiency project and estimated costs are provided for the board. An estimated 20%-25% on energy savings may be realized through this project. A debt service schedule is also provided.
Action required: The board may choose to do a change order to the existing performance contract, order a request for proposals, or pass on an energy efficiency project.
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VIII.2. Snow Make Up Day
Presenter:
Luke Francois
Description:
The following is a summary of our snow day usages:
November 21, 2012 – Closed – Fog Day December 20, 2013 – Closed – Snow Day December 21, 2013 – Closed – Snow Day January 28, 2013 – Closed – Ice Day January 30, 2013 – Closed – Snow Day February 27, 2013 – 2 hour Delay March 5, 2013 – Closed – Snow Day The district has accumulated six days without student contact (2 hour delays need not be included). DPI requires that no more than five student contact dates can be removed from face to face contact due to inclement weather. Action required: Approve or reject Thursday June 6 as the additional CRT contact day to meet DPI requirements.
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VIII.3. Approval of Security Measures
Presenter:
Bob Oberhauser, Operations Chair
Description:
The District has commenced with the process of installing main entrance security at both buildings, integrated keyless entries, and installed door strikes. The final security measure discussed by the board following the Sandy Hook tragedy included the installation of cameras placed at strategic entrances and high volume locations inside and outside the high school and middle school buildings.
Action required: Approve or reject the recommendation of the operations committee to install outdoor cameras at the middle/high school and elementary school.
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VIII.4. Operations Committee - Drivers Education Programming
Presenter:
Bob Oberhauser - Operations Chair
Description:
The Operations Committee reviewed options for driver's education programming following the retirement of Ron Murphy.
Action required: Approve or reject the operation committee's recommendation for 2013-2014 driver's education programming to be offered through Southwest Technical College.
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IX. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION UNDER S.S. 19.85 (1)(b.c,e)
Description:
The board will convene in closed session for the purposes of evaluation of the superintendent, evaluation and related compensation of the middle school assistant to the principal, and deliberating the dismissal or demotion of employees.
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X. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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XI. NEXT MEETING DATES & ADJOURNMENT
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XI.1. March 12, 2013, 6:30 pm, Community Forum - Food Service, Cafetorium MPHS
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XI.2. April 9, 2013, 6:30 pm, Regular Board Meeting, Board Room
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XII. OTHER ENCLOSURES
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