September 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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I. Meeting Details
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This School Board Meeting will be held in-person and virtually in the School Board Room and online. In order to view the meeting, please use the provided URL Zoom link.
If you join virtually, please note that you will be joining a meeting as an attendee, meaning that you will be able to see and hear the participants of the Board meeting but they will not be able to see or hear you. If you plan to speak during the Public Comment portion, please be sure to review the attached guidelines that are new as of February 2023. You can also download the speaker form from the agenda or complete it at the meeting. Meeting handouts will be added to the Board agenda on the evening of the meeting. A recording of the meeting will be posted on the School Board agenda webpage within 48 hours of the meeting. If you need any special accommodation in order to access the meeting either in person or online, please email schoolboardcomments@sdsm.k12.wi.us. |
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Public Hearing
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IV.A. Introductions and Explanation of Dual Meeting
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The first portion of the meeting will be the public hearing regarding the 2022-23 proposed budget. The second part of the meeting will be the annual meeting, which involves voting on the proposed tax levy. The Board will then move into the regular meeting.
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IV.B. Presentation of the Treasurer's Report and 2022-23 Budget
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Mr. Vega and Mr. Arnold will present the report and budget information.
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IV.C. Public Comment on the Proposed Budget
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Members of the public may speak regarding the proposed budget.
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IV.D. Adjournment of the Public Hearing
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At the conclusion of the public hearing, the annual meeting will begin.
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V. Annual Meeting
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V.A. Call to Order and Review of the Ground Rules
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The Board president will call the meeting to order and review the ground rules of the Annual Meeting.
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V.B. Election of the Chairperson
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A chairperson will be elected for the Annual Meeting. All City of South Milwaukee residents may vote.
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V.C. Approval of the Annual Meeting Agenda
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All City of South Milwaukee residents may vote on the approval of the agenda.
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V.D. Annual Meeting 2022 Minutes Approval
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All City of South Milwaukee residents may vote on the approval of the 2021 Annual Meeting Minutes.
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V.E. Resolution on Tax Levy Approval
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All City of South Milwaukee residents may vote on the proposed tax levy.
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V.F. Adjournment of the Annual Meeting
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The Annual Meeting will come to an end and the Board will move into the regular agenda.
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VI. Public Comments
Description:
If you plan to speak during the Public Comment portion, please be sure to review the attached guidelines that are new as of February 2023. You can also download the speaker form from the agenda or complete it at the meeting.
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VII. Consent Agenda - Mr. Jurowski
Description:
Consent agenda items are routine items that the Board approves without discussion. Board members may remove items from the consent agenda for further discussion, or to vote differently on that particular item.
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VII.A. Agenda
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The Board will approve or revise the agenda for the meeting.
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VII.B. Bills for Payment
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Bills for payment include all invoices that are currently due by the district.
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VII.C. Minutes
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The Board will be asked to approve the minutes as listed. Minutes are typically posted on the website once a month.
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VII.D. Staffing - New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, Revised FTE
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Board members routinely approve various staffing items on the consent agenda. Staffing decisions that have a large scale impact and need more discussion are listed on a different part of the agenda, as appropriate.
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VIII. Information/Discussion/Possible Action
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VIII.A. Curriculum Expectations - Ms. DeFord
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VIII.B. Character Education - Mr. Maass
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VIII.C. Community Engagement - Mr. Hintz
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VIII.C.1. Fields Update
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The Board will receive information on the status of the football, track, baseball and softball fields renovations. The first football game will be Friday, September 8.
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VIII.C.2. Second Reading of Policies : 453.4, 727 and 751
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The Board will be asked to approve the second reading of the listed policies. They will be asked to approve the third and final reading, and approval of the policies, at the next Board meeting.
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VIII.C.3. WASB Regional Meeting Attendance
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Board members will be asked of their intent to attend the Regional Meeting for WASB this fall.
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VIII.D. Capital Effectiveness - Mr. Vega
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VIII.D.1. Large Purchase Process Update
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The Board will receive an update on a revised Request for Proposal (RFP) and bid requirement process that will provide additional consistency and transparency for the process.
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VIII.D.2. Middle School Gym Update
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The Board will receive information about the middle school gym renovations that will be necessary in summer 2024.
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IX. Superintendent’s Report
Description:
The Superintendent or designee will provide the Board with informational items related to recent or upcoming topics or events.
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X. President’s Report
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Ms. Williams will provide the Board with informational items related to recent or upcoming topics or events.
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XI. Announcements
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Board members may make announcements related to recent or upcoming topics or events.
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XII. Closed Session - None
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XIII. Adjournment
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XIV. Non-Discrimination Statement
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The Board recognizes the importance of assuring that all educational programs, including vocational and technical education/school-to-work programs, are available to all students without regard for gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Additionally, the District is committed to provide equal employment opportunities for all District employees and applicants and to provide a learning and working environment free of discrimination.
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