April 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. BOARD RECOGNITION
Description:
The Board of Education recognizes students:
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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
Description:
Donation- $300 from MP Community Chest to support annual MP Youth Triathlon.
Safety and Security Installation Update. Rachael and Claire will be participating in a “School of Promise” at Fond du Lac. Music Presentation - Recent Accomplishments |
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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 Appointments
Description:
Vickie Dahl to a .5FTE Middle School Administrator
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VI.2.b. Approval of Staff Retirement
Description:
There are no staff retirements at this time.
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VI.2.c. Approval of Staff LayOffs
Description:
Carmen Demlow from a 1.0 FTE Interpreter Position.
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VII. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
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VII.1. Extended Field Trip to Mexico
Presenter:
Dianna Rogers
Description:
Dianna Rogers, Spanish Teacher, requests board approval for an extended day field trip to Mexico for nine days during the summer of 2014. Attached is a travel itinerary and student guide book.
This item will be placed on the May agenda for action.
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VII.2. Talented and Gifted Program
Presenter:
Claire Knoll and Vickie Dahl
Description:
An overview of the talented and gifted program will be presented with an opportunity for questions and answers from the board following.
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VII.3. Budget Development for 2013-2014
Presenter:
Luke Francois
Description:
Budget Development for the 2013-14 school year continues. A staffing plan with changes is submitted for the board's review.
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VII.4. Strategic Plan
Presenter:
Luke Francois
Description:
Strategic Planning using a consultant was discussed and approved at the last board meeting. Brian Kammers, Vice President of the Pewaukee School School Board has agreed to consult with the Mineral Point School District as a highly accomplished board member and presenter at the national conference for school boards.
Brian is able to meet with the board to discuss what is strategic planning on April 18, 23, or 24.
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VIII. ITEMS FOR ACTION
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VIII.1. Charter School
Presenter:
Alex Wiedenhoeft
Description:
A group of volunteer parents propose a charter school for Mineral Point.
Action Required: Approve or reject the charter application.
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VIII.2. Board Meeting Schedule Change
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Commencing with the month of May board meetings will move back to the traditional Monday evenings with a start time remaining 6:30pm.
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VIII.3. 2013-2014 School Calendar
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 were highlighted for the board at the April meeting.
Action Required: Approve a 2013-14 school calendar.
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VIII.4. Health Curriclum
Presenter:
Luke Francois
Description:
The administrative team and heatlh teachers met to discuss K-12 Health curriculum. The team discussed how much health should be offered, at what level, and developmentally appropriate subjects. Currently health is taught in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10. The team recommended removing grade 6 health by moving grade 6 topics to grades 5 and 7.
Action Required: Approve or reject the removal of sixth grade health. |
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VIII.5. Energy Efficiency Project and Vendor
Presenter:
Bob Oberhauser
Description:
The board ordered a request for proposal for an energy efficiency project. The operations committee has reviewed the proposals and will make a recommendation to the board for project scope and selected vendor.
Action Required: Approval of JCI as the vendor for an energy efficiency project with scope of project for replacement of controls at both buildings in the district, and unit vents and single pane windows at the elementary not to exceed $548,000.
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VIII.6. Photography Vendor
Presenter:
Luke Francois
Description:
The District requested proposals for a district wide school photography company. The operations committee will make a recommendation for the selected vendor.
Action Required: Approve HR Imaging Partners as the vendor for school photography.
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VIII.7. Security Measures - Installation of Additional Interior Cameras
Presenter:
Bob Oberhauser
Description:
The District has commenced with the process of installing main entrance security cameras at both buildings and exterior cameras placed at strategic entrances and high volume locations outside the high/middle school and elementary buildings.
Action required: Approve the installation of additional interior cameras at the middle/high school.
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VIII.8. Policy 300 Series
Presenter:
Luke Francois
Description:
The Policy Committee has reviewed the Board Policy 300 Series on Instruction. The policy revisions were presented as a first reading by the board in April.
Action Required: Upon review of the policy chair it is recommended that this agenda item be tabled to the next meeting for final review.
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IX. CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION UNDER S.S. 19.85 (1)(b.c,e)
Description:
The board authorizes closed session for the purposes of meeting
with the District Nutrition Coordinator to review evidence and hear
testimony relating to a grievance filed and to determine whether to non-renew and rehire at a lesser FTE the high school choir contract at the expiration of the contract term.
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X. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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XI. NEXT MEETING DATES & ADJOURNMENT
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XI.1. May 12, 2013, 6:30 pm, Regular Board Meeting, Board Room
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XII. OTHER ENCLOSURES
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