Brillion Public Schools Board of Education April 26, 2010 Minutes of ...
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<strong>Brillion</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
<strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong><br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>Minutes</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Meeting<br />
1. President Brian Horn called the meeting to order at 7:06PM.<br />
2. <strong>Board</strong> members present: Renee Maeder, Holly Thurow-Riahi, Lea Calaway, Kevin<br />
Palmer, Steve Klessig, and Bob Stanelle. Administration present: Dominick Madison,<br />
Paul Nistler, Ann Hatch, Tiffanie Nigbor, and Debra Phipps. <strong>Brillion</strong> Federation <strong>of</strong><br />
Teachers representative, Jim Schwantes.<br />
3. Brian Horn/Holly Thurow-Riahi motion to approve Dominick Madison as temporary<br />
chairperson. Carried.<br />
4. Renee Maeder nominates Brian Horn for president. Nominations are closed unanimously.<br />
A unanimous ballot is cast. Brian Horn is president.<br />
5. Bob Stanelle nominates Steve Klessig for Vice President. Holly Thurow-Riahi nominates<br />
Renee Maeder for Vice President. Nominations are closed unanimously. Renee Maeder<br />
receives 5 votes and Steve Klessig receives 2 votes. Renee Maeder is Vice President.<br />
6. Renee Maeder nominates Lea Calaway for Treasure. Nominations are closed<br />
unanimously. A unanimous ballot is cast. Lea Calaway is Treasurer.<br />
7. Lea Calaway nominates Holly Thurow-Riahi as Clerk. Nominatios are closed<br />
unanimously. A unanimous ballot is cast. Holly Thurow-Riahi is Clerk.<br />
8. Steve Klessig/Renee Maeder motions to appoint Bob Stanelle as the WASB Delegate.<br />
Carried<br />
9. Steve Klessig/Bob Stanelle motion to appoint Lea Calaway as WASB Alternate. Carried.<br />
10. Steve Klessig/Bob Stanelle motion to appoint Dominick Madison to the <strong>Brillion</strong> Nature<br />
Center <strong>Board</strong>. Carried.<br />
11. Kevin Palmer/Renee Maeder motion to appoint Bob Stanelle as CESA 7 Representative.<br />
Carried.<br />
12. Steve Klessig/Renee Maeder motion to accept the <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong> dates as presented.<br />
Carrried.<br />
13. Steve Klessig/Bob Stanelle motion to approve the committee appointments and dates as<br />
presented. Carried.<br />
14. Kevin Palmer/Holly Thurow-Riahi motion to approve the agenda and consent items as<br />
presented. Carried.<br />
a. <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong> Meeting <strong>Minutes</strong>, March 15, <strong>2010</strong><br />
b. High School Math Teacher, Benjamin Olson<br />
c. <strong>2010</strong>-2011 Fall Sport Contracts<br />
d. <strong>2010</strong>-2011 Extra Curricular Academic Contracts<br />
e. Official Newspaper Designation, <strong>Brillion</strong> News<br />
f. Approval <strong>of</strong> WIAA Affiliation<br />
g. Monthly accounts payable 120654-120707 totaling $86,836.00, monthly<br />
computer and manual prepaids 120419-120653 totaling $1,992,289.94, and<br />
receipts 011149-011338 totaling $1,814,651.40.
15. A timeline for construction <strong>of</strong> the approved projects for the K-8 building was reviewed.<br />
The preliminary design work will be brought to the Finance committee for review at the<br />
May 4 meeting.<br />
16. An update on the technology goals progression from the board <strong>of</strong> education strategic<br />
planning document was presented. The districts work order system, School Dude, is an<br />
effective means to submit and review maintenance and technology concerns/repairs.<br />
Google applications and Moodle are being used by teachers and students and continue to<br />
be a reliable, consistent avenue to communicate and store documents for classes. Paul<br />
Nistler reports computers are monitored and if students do not abide by the rules<br />
repercussions are implemented.<br />
17. Steve Klessig/Bob Stanelle motion to approve the qualified school construction bond<br />
“QSCB” allocation <strong>of</strong> $4,500,000. Motion carried.<br />
18. Steve Klessig/Bob Stanelle motion to apply for only, the qualified school construction<br />
bond “QSCB” allocation <strong>of</strong> $500,000. Motion carried.<br />
19. <strong>Board</strong> members were encouraged to attend the Olympian conference art show held at the<br />
Rahr-West Art Museum in Manitowoc May 2-16.<br />
20. The middle school knowledge bowl team took first place.<br />
21. Tiffanie Nigbor reported Scrip is not talking <strong>of</strong>f as strongly as the PTO had hoped. The<br />
elementary staff will be promoting scrip in the classroom.<br />
22. Dominick Madison reviewed district’s the hiring process.<br />
23. Lea Calaway/Renee Maeder motion to hold the annual meeting at 6:30PM on August 16,<br />
<strong>2010</strong>. Motion carried.<br />
24. Steve Klessing/Lea Calaway motion to move to closed session at 8:25pm. Motion carried<br />
unanimously.<br />
a. Renee Maeder/Lea Calaway motion to approve Lucy Hartenbach as teacher on<br />
special assignment for one year reviewing results at that time. Motion carried.<br />
b. Kevin Palmer/Lea Calaway motion to hire Aloria Saubert as elementary special<br />
education teacher and Amy Moua as 50% 4K teacher. Motion Carried.<br />
c. Steve Klessig/Bob Stanelle motion to move to open session at 9:29PM Motion<br />
carried unanimously.<br />
25. Renee Maeder/Lea Calaway motion to approve Lucy Hartenbach as teacher on special<br />
assignment for one year reviewing results at that time. Motion carried<br />
<strong>26</strong>. Kevin Palmer/Lea Calaway motion to hire Aloria Saubert as elementary special<br />
education teacher and Amy Moua as 50% 4K teacher. Motion Carried.<br />
27. Scheduled Meetings and Future Agenda Items:<br />
a. Student Learning May 4, 5:30PM<br />
b. Finance May 4, 7:30PM<br />
c. Human Resources May 10, 4:30PM<br />
d. <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong> May 17, 7:00PM<br />
e. Future Agenda item: Social Networking<br />
28. Steve Klessig/Holly Thurow-Riahi motion to adjourn at 9:35PM. Motion carried.<br />
Holly Thurow-Riahi, Clerk