Minutes for 4-6-09 - Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools

MINUTESWisconsin Rapids Board of EducationPersonnel Services Committee510 Peach Street · Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 · 715-422-6017April 6, 2009Mary E. Rayome, ChairKatie MedinaSandra K. HettMichelle K. Bean, PresidentLocation: Board of Education Conference Room C, 510 Peach Street, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494Time:6:00 p.m.Committee Members Present:Administration Present:Sandra Hett, Katie Medina, Mary RayomeKay MarksCommittee Chairperson Mary Rayome called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.There was no public comment.Actions on PersonnelRetirementsPS-1A motion was made by Sandra Hett and seconded by Katie Medina to recommend approval of thefollowing professional staff early retirements effective at the end of the 2008-09 school year:ResignationsLynn Coleman Location: Rudolph/Vesper/MeadPosition: Physical EducationKaren Hamilton Location: MeadPosition: Title IPatricia Hill Location: DistrictPosition: Elementary Library/Media SpecialistMichael Kuss Location: EastPosition: Technology Specialist/MathematicsRonald Stolzenburg Location: LincolnPosition: Guidance CounselorMichael Topp Location: EastPosition: Social StudiesDebra Wood Location: VesperPosition: Reading Specialist/Grades 3-6 TeacherMotion carried.PS-2A motion was made by Sandra Hett and seconded by Katie Medina to recommend approval of thefollowing support staff resignation effective at the end of the 2008-09 school year:Michael Madigan Location: WestPosition: EEN AideMotion carried.

Personnel Services Committee MinutesApril 6, 2009Page TwoAppointmentsPS-3A motion was made by Sandra Hett and seconded by Katie Medina to recommend approval of thefollowing support staff appointments:PostingsLeeAnn Fuller Location: MeadPosition: Noon Duty AideHolly McMiller Location: Lincoln/EastPosition: ELL Aide – SpanishChristine Staffon Location: GrovePosition: Noon Duty AideDawn Wood Location: WoodsidePosition: Noon Duty AideMotion carried.PS-4A motion was made by Sandra Hett and seconded by Katie Medina to recommend approval of thefollowing support staff postings:Tina Rucinski Location: MeadPosition: Kitchen HelperTina Rucinski Location: MeadPosition: Kitchen Helper – Fresh Fruit/Vegetable ProgramMotion carried.Policy ReviewPolicy 443.4 – Student Use of Controlled Substances and Policy 443.4 – RULE – Disciplinary Measures forStudent Use of Controlled Substances for First ReadingThe Committee reviewed the policies as presented with the proposed changes.PS-5 A motion was made by Katie Medina and seconded by Sandra Hett to approve Policy 443.4 –Student Use of Controlled Substances and Policy 443.4 – RULE – Disciplinary Measures forStudent Use of Controlled Substances for first reading. Motion carried unanimously.Updates and ReportsVolunteer Background ChecksThe Committee discussed different ways to most efficiently achieve the goal of completing backgroundchecks on all of the volunteers currently in place within our school buildings. Each person would also berequired to be administered a Tb test at the District’s expense.Consent AgendaMotions: PS-1 Professional Staff Early RetirementsPS-2 Support Staff ResignationPS-3 Support Staff AppointmentsPS-4 Support Staff PostingsPS-5 Policy 443.4 – Student Use of Controlled Substances and Policy 443.4 – RULE –Disciplinary Measures for Student Use of Controlled Substances for First ReadingMary Rayome adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m.