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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER: President, Fred Robel 
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
 
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
 
III. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
III.A. Members of the Board 
III.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
IV. COMMUNICATIONS:
IV.A. Board Goals for 2022-23:
IV.B. Secretary Pro-tem: Matthew Dewyer
IV.B.1. Resignation- Cook 
IV.C. Committee Reports
IV.C.1. Policy Committee
IV.C.2. Building and Site Committee
IV.D. Legislative Update
IV.D.1. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
IV.E. Comments by Public in Attendance: Agenda Items Only 
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
V.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
V.A.1. February 21, 2022
V.B. Financial Report: General Fund, Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts 
V.C. General Fund Expenditures 
V.D. Approval
 
VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
VI.A. First Read of Neola Policies 
VI.B. School Calendar 
VI.C. Hard Cap vs. 80/20 
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
VII.A. Superintendent's Update
VII.A.1.  Update
VII.B. Business Services Director's Update
VII.C. Instructional Services Director Update
VII.D. K-12 Principal's Update
VII.E. Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor's Update 
VII.F. Athletic Director's Update
VII.G. Items from the Board
 
VIII. ACTION ITEMS:
VIII.A. HARD CAP vs. 80/20
VIII.B. Approval of the 2022-23 School Calendar
VIII.C. Approval of Plan for Make-Up Days 
VIII.D. Resignation of Cook 
IX. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
X. STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING 
XI. LOOKING AHEAD- UPCOMING MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 
XI.A. Policy Update 2nd Read 
XI.B. Administrative Contracts for the 2022-2023 year 
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: March 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM - March Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER: President, Fred Robel 
Subject:
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
 
Subject:
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
 
Description:
Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented/amended:
___________________________________________________________

Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield        _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____
John Popovich            _____
Eric Schwiderson        _____
Norma Schwiderson   _____
Laura Storey               _____
Fred Robel                  _____

Ayes _____    Nays _____
Subject:
III. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
Subject:
III.A. Members of the Board 
Subject:
III.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
IV. COMMUNICATIONS:
Subject:
IV.A. Board Goals for 2022-23:
Subject:
IV.B. Secretary Pro-tem: Matthew Dewyer
Subject:
IV.B.1. Resignation- Cook 
Subject:
IV.C. Committee Reports
Subject:
IV.C.1. Policy Committee
Description:
Eric Schwiderson will provide a committee update to the board Monday evening. 
Subject:
IV.C.2. Building and Site Committee
Presenter:
Fred Robel
Subject:
IV.D. Legislative Update
Subject:
IV.D.1. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
IV.E. Comments by Public in Attendance: Agenda Items Only 
Subject:
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
Subject:
V.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
Subject:
V.A.1. February 21, 2022
Subject:
V.B. Financial Report: General Fund, Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts 
Description:

Treasurer's Financial Report/Superintendent's Report of Internal Accounts:

General Fund - $ 150,125.27
Debt Retirement Fund - $ 
High School Activity Account - $  
Elementary Activity Account - $  
Food Service Fund - $  
Capital Projects  $ 
 
 
Subject:
V.C. General Fund Expenditures 
Description:
General Fund Expenditures: $ 
Subject:
V.D. Approval
 
Description:
Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education approve the consent agenda as presented. 

Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield        _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____
John Popovich            _____
Eric Schwiderson        _____
Norma Schwiderson   _____
Laura Storey               _____
Fred Robel                  _____

Ayes _____    Nays _____
Subject:
VI. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Subject:
VI.A. First Read of Neola Policies 
Subject:
VI.B. School Calendar 
Subject:
VI.C. Hard Cap vs. 80/20 
Subject:
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Subject:
VII.A. Superintendent's Update
Description:
Mr. Ming will discuss pertinent information with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.A.1.  Update
Subject:
VII.B. Business Services Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Anthony will provide a financial update Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.C. Instructional Services Director Update
Description:
Mrs. Socha will provide an update to the board regarding curriculum Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.D. K-12 Principal's Update
Description:
Mr. Zeien will share an update with the Board Monday evening. 
 
Subject:
VII.E. Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor's Update 
Description:
Mr. Lichota will provide an update to the board Monday evening.
Subject:
VII.F. Athletic Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Ostrander may share an athletic department report with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
VII.G. Items from the Board
 
Subject:
VIII. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. HARD CAP vs. 80/20
Description:
Attached is a proposed 80/20 Hard Cap for the 2022-23 school year for the Board's adoption.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education adopt the 2022-23 80/20 Health Insurance Resolution, as presented, effective immediately.  

Motion by ________________________ Supported by _________________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield        _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____
John Popovich            _____
Eric Schwiderson        _____
Norma Schwiderson   _____
Laura Storey               _____
Fred Robel                  _____

Ayes _____    Nays _____
Subject:
VIII.B. Approval of the 2022-23 School Calendar
Description:
Attached is a proposed calendar for the 2022-23 school year for the Board's adoption.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education adopt the 2022-23 school calendar, as presented, effective immediately.  

Motion by ________________________ Supported by _________________________

Roll call vote as follows:
Heather Caulfield        _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____
John Popovich            _____
Eric Schwiderson        _____
Norma Schwiderson   _____
Laura Storey               _____
Fred Robel                  _____

Ayes _____    Nays _____
Subject:
VIII.C. Approval of Plan for Make-Up Days 
Description:
Attached is a proposed make-up day plan for the 2021-22 school year for the Board's adoption.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education adopt the 2021-22  make-up day plan, as presented, effective immediately.  

Motion by ________________________ Supported by _________________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield        _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____
John Popovich            _____
Eric Schwiderson        _____
Norma Schwiderson   _____
Laura Storey               _____
Fred Robel                  _____

Ayes _____    Nays _____
Subject:
VIII.D. Resignation of Cook 
Description:
Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education accept the resignation of Brittany Bachelor with regret, as presented, effective immediately.

Motion by ______________________________ Supported by __________________________ 

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield        _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____
John Popovich            _____
Eric Schwiderson        _____
Norma Schwiderson   _____
Laura Storey               _____
Fred Robel                  _____

Ayes _____    Nays _____
 
Subject:
IX. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
Subject:
X. STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARING 
Description:
Attached is information regarding a student disciplinary issue.  The parents may request we go into closed session to conduct the disciplinary hearing.  Please be reminded, no student names are to be shared in public.  

You will find two suggested motions that may be used after discussion of the issue, or the board may formulate their own.  The first suggested motion is recommending expulsion with credit for time served; the second motion is recommending no expulsion with credit for time served on a long-term suspension.  Mr. Ming will explain further at the meeting.

A. Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education go into closed session at 0:00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a student disciplinary hearing.

Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________

Roll call vote as follows:
Heather Caulfield        _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____
John Popovich            _____
Eric Schwiderson        _____
Norma Schwiderson   _____
Laura Storey               _____
Fred Robel                  _____

Ayes _____    Nays _____

B. 1.  Motion Needed:

I move the Board of Education expel a secondary student, #2021-1, from attending the Au Gres-Sims School District per Policy 5610.01 and the 2021-22 Student Handbook up to 180 days, with credit for time served, effective immediately.  The student must petition the Board for approval before being allowed to be readmitted.
 
Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield        _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____
John Popovich            _____
Eric Schwiderson        _____
Norma Schwiderson   _____
Laura Storey               _____
Fred Robel                  _____

Ayes _____    Nays _____


OR 

B. 2.  Motion Needed:

I move the Board of Education not expel a secondary student, #2021-1, from attending the Au Gres-Sims School District per Policy 5610.01 and the 2021-22 Student Handbook; and having already served an eight (8) day suspension, be reinstated immediately with the understanding that any future disciplinary incidents may result in an expulsion up to 180 days.  
 
Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield        _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____
John Popovich            _____
Eric Schwiderson        _____
Norma Schwiderson   _____
Laura Storey               _____
Fred Robel                  _____

Ayes _____    Nays _____
Subject:
XI. LOOKING AHEAD- UPCOMING MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 
Subject:
XI.A. Policy Update 2nd Read 
Subject:
XI.B. Administrative Contracts for the 2022-2023 year 
Subject:
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Description:

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ___:___ p.m.

Motion by _____________________ Supported by _______________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Heather Caulfield        _____    
Matt Dewyer               _____
John Popovich            _____
Eric Schwiderson        _____
Norma Schwiderson   _____
Laura Storey               _____
Fred Robel                  _____

Ayes _____    Nays _____

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