October 12, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Presenter:
Larry Steffes
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II. RECOGNITIONS 6:30 pm
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II.1. WASB Business Honor Roll: Cummins
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III. THE SCHOOL BOARD FIELDBOOK
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Study Guide Question Chapter One:
1. Discuss what each of the seventeen challenges mean, and assess your strengths and weaknesses as a board relative to the challenges. 2. Pick the top three or four challenges that most need your board's attention. What could be the next steps in addressing these priority challenges? |
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IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Presenter:
Larry Steffes
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
Presenter:
Larry Steffes
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V.1. Board Communications Received
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V.2. Citizen Communications
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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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V.2.a. President's Comments to the Audience
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. Thank you for your support of our school district. |
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VI. ADMINISTRATIVE/BUSINESS SERVICES
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VI.1. Credit Card Statement of Activity
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VI.2. Approval of Bills Payable
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VII. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
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VII.1. PLC Vignette
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Board Members expressed interest in learning more about Professional Learning Communities (PLC) through video resources. A short vignette of PLC's will be shared with the board throughout the year to give the board a better understanding of the work being conducted by staff in a PLC environment.
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VII.2. Third Friday Count Totals
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VII.3. ELL Plan for 2015-2016
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Mayra Angel has been secured as an independent contractor offering services to English Language Learners. Ms. Angel will coordinate services with students, families, and teachers and the board will receive a report for 2015-16 plans to deliver ELL services.
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VII.4. Stadium Project Update
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VII.5. Commencement of School Year Prior to September 1
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The Board President desired additional information regarding the rule surrounding the commencement of the school year prior to September 1. Provided for the board is DPI rule and State Statute regarding what constitutes grounds for a waiver.
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VII.6. Madison Community Foundation
Description:
The District has investigated using the Madison Community Foundation for commencing an endowment fund. Information learned to date will be shared with the board and a discussion regarding the board's desire for the future direction of the endowment will follow.
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VII.7. Communications Director's Report
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VII.7.a. Survey Results
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VII.7.b. Communication Policy
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VII.8. Wellness Policy 457 - Rule
Description:
This is a first reading of proposed changes to the Wellness Policy 457 - Rule
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VIII. ITEMS FOR ACTION
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VIII.1. RESOLUTION TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT ON NON-RECURING BASIS
(Debt Service Payments on Energy Efficiency Measures)
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VIII.2. Board Recognition Policy
Presenter:
Joelle Doye
Description:
The Board has recognized groups and individuals competing or being awarded at the state and national levels. This policy attempts to solidify the procedures used to determine board recognitions.
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VIII.3. Approval of Graduate Credit - Vickie Dahl
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Credits pre-approved by the board are subject to reimbursement per the administrator's contract. Vickie Dahl requests reimbursement of one graduate credit from Edgewood College for her attendance at the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association Workshop. The amount requested to be reimbursed is $170.
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IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Presenter:
Luke Francois
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IX.1. DPI Health and Wellness Award
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X. NEXT MEETING DATES
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X.1. Regular Board Meeting, November 9, 2015 6:30PM, Board Room MPSD
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XI. ADJOURN
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XII. OTHER ENCLOSURES
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