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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER: President, Fred Robel 
I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
 
II. AGENDA APPROVAL
III. PRESENTATION
IV. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
IV.A. Members of the Board 
IV.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
V. COMMUNICATIONS:
V.A.  Committee Reports
V.A.1. Personnel/Negotiations Committee - Matt Dewyer
V.B. Secretary, Laura Storey
V.C. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
V.C.1. Legislative Update
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
VI.A.1. March 20, 2023
VI.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 1999 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts 
VI.C. General Fund Expenditures 
VI.D. Approval
 
VII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
VIII.A. BAISD Board Election
VIII.B. Social Media Litigation Participation
VIII.C. Creation of New Staff Position for the 2023-2024 School Year
VIII.D. Strong Beginnings, 3-year old preschool pilot program
VIII.E. Food Service Equipment 
VIII.F. Items from the Board - Board Member
 
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
IX.A. Superintendent's Update
IX.B. Business Services Director's Update
IX.C. Instructional Services Director Update
IX.D. K-12 Principal's Update
IX.E. Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor's Update 
IX.F. Food Service Director's Update
IX.G. Athletic Director's Update
X. ACTION ITEMS:
X.A. HIRING OF PARAPROFESSIONAL #1 
X.B. HIRING OF PARAPROFESSIONAL #2 
X.C. ACCEPTANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS 
X.D. Approval of Social Media Resolution and Terms 
X.E. Second Read and Approval of Neola Policies 37.2, Special Updates - Tobacco and Technology 
X.F. Approval of Purchase of Food Service Equipment 
XI. LOOKING AHEAD - MAY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 
XI.A. Spring Board Retreat on Friday, May 12th
XI.B. BAISD Budget Presentation
XI.C. AGS Budget Presentation
XI.D. Non-CBA Contracts
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM - April 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 to approve the agenda as presented/amended: _____________________________.

Motion by _____________________ Supported by _________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______

Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
III. PRESENTATION
Presenter:
George Olson and Amanda Forsmark
Description:
Mr. Olson and Ms. Forsmark, from the Sterling Area Health Center, to present on School Health Clinics
Subject:
IV. POSITIVE DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:
Subject:
IV.A. Members of the Board 
Subject:
IV.B. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
V. COMMUNICATIONS:
Subject:
V.A.  Committee Reports
Subject:
V.A.1. Personnel/Negotiations Committee - Matt Dewyer
Presenter:
Matt Dewyer
Subject:
V.B. Secretary, Laura Storey
Subject:
V.C. Superintendent, Christopher Ming
Subject:
V.C.1. Legislative Update
Subject:
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
Subject:
VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes:
Subject:
VI.A.1. March 20, 2023
Subject:
VI.B. Financial Report: General Fund, 1999 Debt Retirement Fund, Internal Accounts 
Description:

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

General Fund - $
High School Activity Account - $
Elementary Activity Account - $
Food Service Fund - $
Capital Projects Bond 2018 $
2018 Debt Retirement Fund $
 
Subject:
VI.C. General Fund Expenditures 
Description:
General Fund Expenditures: $
Subject:
VI.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:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
VII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
Subject:
VIII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. BAISD Board Election
Presenter:
Chris Ming
Subject:
VIII.B. Social Media Litigation Participation
Subject:
VIII.C. Creation of New Staff Position for the 2023-2024 School Year
Presenter:
Chris Ming
Subject:
VIII.D. Strong Beginnings, 3-year old preschool pilot program
Subject:
VIII.E. Food Service Equipment 
Subject:
VIII.F. Items from the Board - Board Member
 
Description:
Health Clinic Update
Subject:
IX. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Subject:
IX.A. Superintendent's Update
Description:
Mr. Ming will discuss pertinent information with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
IX.B. Business Services Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Anthony will provide a financial update Monday evening.
 
Subject:
IX.C. Instructional Services Director Update
Description:
Mrs. Socha will provide an update to the board regarding curriculum Monday evening.
 
Subject:
IX.D. K-12 Principal's Update
Description:
Mr. Zeien will share an update with the Board Monday evening. 
 
Subject:
IX.E. Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor's Update 
Description:
Mr. Moll will provide an update to the board Monday evening.
Subject:
IX.F. Food Service Director's Update
Description:
Ms. Boensch will give a brief food service update to the board. 
Subject:
IX.G. Athletic Director's Update
Description:
Mr. Ostrander will share an athletic department report with the Board Monday evening.
 
Subject:
X. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
X.A. HIRING OF PARAPROFESSIONAL #1 
Description:
Attached are application materials from Madison Hollenbeck for the Full Time Paraprofessional position.  Upon conclusion of interviews and contract negotiations, Mr. Ming and the Personnel Committee are recommending the Board hire Madison Hollenbeck for the position.

I move the Board of Education to approve the hiring of Madison Hollenbeck as a full-time paraprofessional, with wages as per the AGS-MESPA Master Agreement Salary Schedule, effective immediately, as presented 

MOTION () ; SUPPORTED () and carried unanimously the Board of Education approve the hiring of Madison Hollenbeck, as a full-time paraprofessional, with wages as per the AGS-MESPA Master Agreement Salary Schedule, effective immediately, as presented 


Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
X.B. HIRING OF PARAPROFESSIONAL #2 
Description:
Attached are application materials from Erica Hetzel for the Full Time Paraprofessional position.  Upon conclusion of interviews and contract negotiations, Mr. Ming and the Personnel Committee are recommending the Board hire Erica Hetzel for the position.

I move the Board of Education approve the hiring of Erica Hetzel as full time paraprofessional, with wages as per the AGS-MESPA Master Agreement Salary Schedule, effective immediately, as presented .

MOTION () ; SUPPORTED () and carried unanimously the Board of Education approve the hiring of Erica Hetzel,  as a full-time paraprofessional, with wages as per the AGS-MESPA Master Agreement Salary Schedule, effective immediately, as presented 


Motion by ________________________ Supported by __________________________

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
X.C. ACCEPTANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS 
Description:
Attached are separate contracts for our administrative positions for 2023-24, which must be approved by the Board.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to approve Chad Zeien and Jennifer Socha for assignment to work under contract in our District in the position for which she/he has applied or been assigned, effective immediately, as presented.


Motion by ______________________________ Supported by __________________________ 


Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
X.D. Approval of Social Media Resolution and Terms 
Description:
Attached is the Social Media Litigation Settlement Resolution for the Board's approval.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the Social Media Litigation Settlement and Resolution, as presented, effective immediately.  

Motion by ________________________ Supported by _________________________

Roll call vote as follows:
Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
X.E. Second Read and Approval of Neola Policies 37.2, Special Updates - Tobacco and Technology 
Description:
The policies for a second reading are found in board docs. If there are no changes, the board may proceed with approval.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to adopt Volume 37.2, and special updates Tobacco and Technology, effective immediately, as presented.

Motion by ______________________________ Supported by __________________________ 

Roll call vote as follows:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
 
Subject:
X.F. Approval of Purchase of Food Service Equipment 
Description:
Attached is the purchase order and break down for the replacement Food Service Equipment for the Board's approval.

Motion Needed

I move the Board of Education to approve the purchase of replacement food service equipment from Gold Star Products for the amount of $15,291.20, as presented, effective immediately.  

Motion by ________________________ Supported by _________________________

Roll call vote as follows:
Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____
Subject:
XI. LOOKING AHEAD - MAY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 
Subject:
XI.A. Spring Board Retreat on Friday, May 12th
Subject:
XI.B. BAISD Budget Presentation
Presenter:
Mike Vieau or Julie Williams-Muz
Subject:
XI.C. AGS Budget Presentation
Subject:
XI.D. Non-CBA Contracts
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:

Chris Brandimore ___________
Heather Caulfield  ___________ 
Matt Dewyer______________     
Shari Richardson _____________                                             
Eric Schwiderson   ___________    
Laura Storey___________          
Fred Robel _______


Ayes _____      Nays _____

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