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BOARD OF EDUCATION CLINTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CLINTONVILLE, WISCONSIN 54929 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION April 8, 2024 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Clintonville Public School District was called to order on April 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School IMC by President Ben Huber. Members Present: Ben Huber, Mark Zachow, Laurie Vollrath, Chad Dobbe, Jason Moder, and Kris Strauman. Glen Drew Lundt arrived at 6:02 p.m. Administration Present: Troy Kuhn and Ashley Flanagan Press represented: Bert Lehman of Tribune Gazette Also present: Michael Engel, Denise Guex, Emily Plumb, Erin Howe, Morgan Knapp, and Nelson Adaya. OPEN MEETING STATEMENT: This April 8, 2024 meeting of the Clintonville Board of Education and all other meetings of the board are open to the public in compliance with state statute. Notice of the meeting has been sent to the media, and has been publicly posted, in an attempt to make the citizens of the district aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting. Upon request to the District Administrator, submitted twenty-four (24) hours in advance, the District shall make reasonable accommodation including the provision of informational material in an alternative format for a disabled person to be able to attend this meeting. APPROVE AGENDA: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Jason Moder, to approve the agenda, moving items VIII E 7 & 8, Director and Administrator Contracts and Salaries to closed session, and moving item VIII E10, Rec Center Memberships between items 4 & 5. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25, 2024, and the Special Meeting of March 26, 2024. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS/ COMMUNICATIONS: None. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Link Crew Presentation: Link Crew members and Advisors Erin Howe and Emily Plumb gave a presentation to the Board of Education. Superintendent’s Report: Troy Kuhn presented District updates to the Board of Education. Support Staff Resignation a. Michael Dey – Custodian II, effective April 2, 2024 Support Staff Transfer a. Pollyanna Knapp – Transfer from HS Paraprofessional to HS Secretary, effective April 15, 2024 Extra-curricular Hire a. Jason Baribeau – Assistant Golf Coach, effective immediately Recognition CHS Instrumental Music Program Donation: The administration informed the Board of Education regarding a donation in former Band Teacher Robert Veleke’s name to the CHS Instrumental Program in the amount of $75.00, to be used at the discretion of the CHS band director for the purchase of instruments. Personnel: (The Board may choose to go into Executive Session per section 19.85(1)(c) of Wisconsin Statues to discuss a personnel issue, and then return to open session to take action) High School Principal: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to approve the hire of James Blashe as High School Principal, effective July 1, 2024. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Teacher Transfers: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Chad Dobbe to approve the following teacher transfers, effective with the 2024-2025 school year: a. Kathryn Murphy – Transfer from a Special Education Teacher to a 4th Grade Teacher. b. Michael Sivertson – Transfer from an 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher to a High School Social Studies Teacher. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Other: Board Clerk Report on Spring Election: Mark Zachow, Board Clerk reported on the 2024 Spring Election held April 2, 2024. District HRA (Health Reimbursement Accounts): The administration and the Board of Education discussed the current setup of HRA funds for staff retirement, and other possibilities for budgeting these funds. Family Savings Plan/Cash in Lieu Information: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve keeping the Family Savings Plan option in place for the 2024-2025 school year. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. 2024-2025 Staff Handbook Update/Changes: The administration presented the recommended updates/changes to the 2024-2025 Staff Handbook to the Board of Education. Rec Center Membership Costs: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Glen Drew Lundt to approve the recommended increase to membership rates. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Support Staff Base Pay and Hourly Rates for 2024-2025: The administration and the Board of Education discussed the recommended support staff base pay and hourly rate increases for the 2024-2025 school year. Instructional Staff Salaries: The administration and the Board of Education discussed the recommended Instructional Staff salary increases for the 2024-2025 school year. Director Contracts and Salaries: Moved to closed session. Administrative Contracts and Salaries: Moved to closed session. Daily Substitute Teacher Pay Rate: The administration and the Board of Education discussed the daily Substitute Teacher pay rate. ITEMS FOR FUTURE STRATEGIC DISCUSSION Associate Principal Interviews – Select a date Board Scholarship Interviews – Select a date Budget meeting for referendum – Select a date ANNOUNCEMENTS April 10 Early Release – Staff Collaboration 1:00 p.m. April 22 Board of Education Reorganizational 6:00 p.m. @ CHS IMC and Regular Meeting April 26 NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service April 30 CMS Spring Band Concert 7:00 p.m. @ CHS Auditorium May 1 Early Release – Staff Collaboration 1:00 p.m. May 1 Senior Lions Banquet/Awards Night 6:00 p.m. @ CHS Cafeteria May 3 20 Year Staff Appreciation Banquet 6:00 p.m. @ Northwinds Banquet Hall May 6 CHS Spring Band Concert 7:00 p.m. @ CHS Auditorium May 13 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. @ CHS IMC May 13 CHS Spring Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. @ CHS Auditorium May 14 CMS Spring Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. @ CHS Auditorium May 17 NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service May 19 CHS Graduation 1:00 p.m. @ CHS Fieldhouse ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to adjourn to closed session for consideration of matters over which the Board has jurisdiction pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) – Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility for the purposes of reviewing individual employment contracts/language, salary/wages, benefits, and performance; for the purposes of reviewing administrative contracts/language, salary/wages, benefits, and performance. Roll call vote was taken with Ben Huber, Mark Zachow, Chad Dobbe, Laurie Vollrath, Jason Moder, Glen Drew Lundt, and Kris Strauman voting aye. Motion carried and meeting adjourned to closed session at 7:47 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Glen Drew Lundt to return to open session. Roll call vote was taken with Chad Dobbe, Laurie Vollrath, Jason Moder, Kris Strauman, Glen Drew Lundt, and Ben Huber voting aye. (Mark Zachow excused at 8:45 p.m.). Motion carried and meeting returned to open session at 8:49 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Chad Dobbe to adjourn. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m. Mark Zachow, Board Clerk Publish May 2, 2024 WNAXLP
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BOARD OF EDUCATION CLINTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CLINTONVILLE, WISCONSIN 54929 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION April 8, 2024 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Clintonville Public School District was called to order on April 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School IMC by President Ben Huber. Members Present: Ben Huber, Mark Zachow, Laurie Vollrath, Chad Dobbe, Jason Moder, and Kris Strauman. Glen Drew Lundt arrived at 6:02 p.m. Administration Present: Troy Kuhn and Ashley Flanagan Press represented: Bert Lehman of Tribune Gazette Also present: Michael Engel, Denise Guex, Emily Plumb, Erin Howe, Morgan Knapp, and Nelson Adaya. OPEN MEETING STATEMENT: This April 8, 2024 meeting of the Clintonville Board of Education and all other meetings of the board are open to the public in compliance with state statute. Notice of the meeting has been sent to the media, and has been publicly posted, in an attempt to make the citizens of the district aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting. Upon request to the District Administrator, submitted twenty-four (24) hours in advance, the District shall make reasonable accommodation including the provision of informational material in an alternative format for a disabled person to be able to attend this meeting. APPROVE AGENDA: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Jason Moder, to approve the agenda, moving items VIII E 7 & 8, Director and Administrator Contracts and Salaries to closed session, and moving item VIII E10, Rec Center Memberships between items 4 & 5. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25, 2024, and the Special Meeting of March 26, 2024. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS/ COMMUNICATIONS: None. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Link Crew Presentation: Link Crew members and Advisors Erin Howe and Emily Plumb gave a presentation to the Board of Education. Superintendent’s Report: Troy Kuhn presented District updates to the Board of Education. Support Staff Resignation a. Michael Dey – Custodian II, effective April 2, 2024 Support Staff Transfer a. Pollyanna Knapp – Transfer from HS Paraprofessional to HS Secretary, effective April 15, 2024 Extra-curricular Hire a. Jason Baribeau – Assistant Golf Coach, effective immediately Recognition CHS Instrumental Music Program Donation: The administration informed the Board of Education regarding a donation in former Band Teacher Robert Veleke’s name to the CHS Instrumental Program in the amount of $75.00, to be used at the discretion of the CHS band director for the purchase of instruments. Personnel: (The Board may choose to go into Executive Session per section 19.85(1)(c) of Wisconsin Statues to discuss a personnel issue, and then return to open session to take action) High School Principal: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to approve the hire of James Blashe as High School Principal, effective July 1, 2024. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Teacher Transfers: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Chad Dobbe to approve the following teacher transfers, effective with the 2024-2025 school year: a. Kathryn Murphy – Transfer from a Special Education Teacher to a 4th Grade Teacher. b. Michael Sivertson – Transfer from an 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher to a High School Social Studies Teacher. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Other: Board Clerk Report on Spring Election: Mark Zachow, Board Clerk reported on the 2024 Spring Election held April 2, 2024. District HRA (Health Reimbursement Accounts): The administration and the Board of Education discussed the current setup of HRA funds for staff retirement, and other possibilities for budgeting these funds. Family Savings Plan/Cash in Lieu Information: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve keeping the Family Savings Plan option in place for the 2024-2025 school year. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. 2024-2025 Staff Handbook Update/Changes: The administration presented the recommended updates/changes to the 2024-2025 Staff Handbook to the Board of Education. Rec Center Membership Costs: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Glen Drew Lundt to approve the recommended increase to membership rates. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Support Staff Base Pay and Hourly Rates for 2024-2025: The administration and the Board of Education discussed the recommended support staff base pay and hourly rate increases for the 2024-2025 school year. Instructional Staff Salaries: The administration and the Board of Education discussed the recommended Instructional Staff salary increases for the 2024-2025 school year. Director Contracts and Salaries: Moved to closed session. Administrative Contracts and Salaries: Moved to closed session. Daily Substitute Teacher Pay Rate: The administration and the Board of Education discussed the daily Substitute Teacher pay rate. ITEMS FOR FUTURE STRATEGIC DISCUSSION Associate Principal Interviews – Select a date Board Scholarship Interviews – Select a date Budget meeting for referendum – Select a date ANNOUNCEMENTS April 10 Early Release – Staff Collaboration 1:00 p.m. April 22 Board of Education Reorganizational 6:00 p.m. @ CHS IMC and Regular Meeting April 26 NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service April 30 CMS Spring Band Concert 7:00 p.m. @ CHS Auditorium May 1 Early Release – Staff Collaboration 1:00 p.m. May 1 Senior Lions Banquet/Awards Night 6:00 p.m. @ CHS Cafeteria May 3 20 Year Staff Appreciation Banquet 6:00 p.m. @ Northwinds Banquet Hall May 6 CHS Spring Band Concert 7:00 p.m. @ CHS Auditorium May 13 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. @ CHS IMC May 13 CHS Spring Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. @ CHS Auditorium May 14 CMS Spring Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. @ CHS Auditorium May 17 NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service May 19 CHS Graduation 1:00 p.m. @ CHS Fieldhouse ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to adjourn to closed session for consideration of matters over which the Board has jurisdiction pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) – Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility for the purposes of reviewing individual employment contracts/language, salary/wages, benefits, and performance; for the purposes of reviewing administrative contracts/language, salary/wages, benefits, and performance. Roll call vote was taken with Ben Huber, Mark Zachow, Chad Dobbe, Laurie Vollrath, Jason Moder, Glen Drew Lundt, and Kris Strauman voting aye. Motion carried and meeting adjourned to closed session at 7:47 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Glen Drew Lundt to return to open session. Roll call vote was taken with Chad Dobbe, Laurie Vollrath, Jason Moder, Kris Strauman, Glen Drew Lundt, and Ben Huber voting aye. (Mark Zachow excused at 8:45 p.m.). Motion carried and meeting returned to open session at 8:49 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Chad Dobbe to adjourn. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m. Mark Zachow, Board Clerk Publish May 2, 2024 WNAXLP