Category: Legal Minutes
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Listed: Wed Dec 25th
Green Bay WNAXLP Regular Board of Education Meeting: 11/25/2024 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session (Monday, November 25, 2024) Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee Also Present: Vicki Bayer, Interim Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Melissa Thiel-Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Angie Roble, Chief Financial Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications and Public Relations; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Andres Mora, ICSC Representative; Amber Gabryel, ICSC Representative Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m. 1. Meeting Access A. Convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331, the closed session meeting took place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGy UydBvV9g. B. Roll Call Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee C. Convene in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. MOTION: That the Board convene in Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(e) – Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, more specifically, towit: potential acquisition and divestment of real property. Motion by Lynn M Gerlach, second by Rick Crosson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee D. Convene in Open Session at 6:00 p.m. The Board convened into Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. The Board re-convened into Open Session at 6:00 p.m. 2. Opening Activities A. Welcome The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The meeting took place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGy UydBvV9g. B. Roll Call No roll call needed after closed session. C. Pledge of Allegiance Board of Education members stood, faced the flag, and recited the pledge of allegiance. D. Mission Statement Bryan Milz recited the district mission statement, "we educate all students to be college, career and community ready, inspired to succeed in our diverse world.” E. Land Acknowledgement Statement. Laura McCoy read the Land Acknowledgement Statement. 3. Open Forum A. Intra-City Student Council Report Andres Mora and Amber Gabryel, ICSC Representatives, gave a good news report. Discussion ensued regarding the new band uniforms. B. Public Forum No individuals spoke during the Public Forum. 4. Updates A. Superintendent's Update Vicki Bayer, Interim Superintendent, gave an update to the Board related to the Strategic Priorities. B. Board Members' Updates Discussion ensued regarding the continuation or discontinuation of Board Members' Updates agenda item at future board meetings, purpose and intent, and parameters. Board Members' provided updates on school visits and intentional community engagement. C. Legislative Update Bryan Milz, Legislative Liaison, provided an update. D. Clean Energy Advisory Committee Update Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer, provided an update to the Board. 5. Discussion A. Sommerville Presentation on West Side Elementary School Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Melanie Parma, Sommerville Senior Vice President / Director of Client Relations & Education Studio Leader; Duane Grove, Sommerville Project Architect; and Dan Wiitanen, Sommerville Senior Project Architect, presented to the Board. Discussion ensued regarding playground, color scheme, solar array return on investment at other school districts, traffic flow, community space opportunity in design, design flexibility, soccer field ownership and public utilization, ability to open windows, and next steps. B. Naming of District Facilities Vicki Bayer, Interim Superintendent, summarized the naming of district facilities procedures and shared a timeline with the Board. Discussion ensued regarding student involvement and committee membership. C. Report of Canvassers Bryan Milz, Board Clerk, read the Certification of the Board of Canvassers out loud. 6. Consent Agenda Approval A. Consent Agenda Approval MOTION: That the Consent Agenda Items, as presented, be approved. Motion by Bryan Milz, second by James Lyerly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee The below Consent Agenda items were approved: B. Bills C. Gifts D. Minutes E. Personnel Action 7. Items Withdrawn from Consent Agenda No items were withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. 8. Action Items A. Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $14,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes Mike Clark, Baird Public Finance, presented to the Board. Discussion ensued regarding plan to payoff debt. MOTION: That the Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $14,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, as presented, be approved. Motion by Bryan Milz, second by James Lyerly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee B. Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $33,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes MOTION: That the Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $33,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, as presented, be approved. Motion by Bryan Milz, second by James Lyerly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee C. Approval of Human Growth & Development Advisory Committee Membership MOTION: That the Human Growth & Development Advisory Committee Membership, as presented, be approved. Motion by Bryan Milz, second by Rick Crosson. The Board thanked the members of the community who will serve on this committee. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee D. Approval of Long Range Library Plan MOTION: That the Long Range Library Plan, as presented, be approved. Motion by Rick Crosson, second by James Lyerly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee E. Revisions to Board of Education Policies and Rules in the 300 and 400 Series Policies MOTION: That the revisions to Board of Education Policies and Rules in the 300 and 400 Series Policies, as presented, be approved. Motion by Andrew Becker, second by James Lyerly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee 9. Agenda Setting A. GBAPSD Board Meeting Schedule The attached schedule reflects upcoming Board of Education meetings. 10. Adjournment A. Motion to Adjourn Into Closed Session MOTION: That the Board adjourn into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c) - considering the employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; to wit: Interim Superintendent Contract. Motion by Lynn M Gerlach, second by Rick Crosson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee Publish 12.20.24 WNAXLP
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Listed: Wed Dec 25th
Green Bay WNAXLP Regular Board of Education Meeting: 11/25/2024 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session (Monday, November 25, 2024) Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee Also Present: Vicki Bayer, Interim Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Melissa Thiel-Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Angie Roble, Chief Financial Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications and Public Relations; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Andres Mora, ICSC Representative; Amber Gabryel, ICSC Representative Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m. 1. Meeting Access A. Convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331, the closed session meeting took place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGy UydBvV9g. B. Roll Call Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee C. Convene in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. MOTION: That the Board convene in Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(e) – Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, more specifically, towit: potential acquisition and divestment of real property. Motion by Lynn M Gerlach, second by Rick Crosson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee D. Convene in Open Session at 6:00 p.m. The Board convened into Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. The Board re-convened into Open Session at 6:00 p.m. 2. Opening Activities A. Welcome The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The meeting took place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGy UydBvV9g. B. Roll Call No roll call needed after closed session. C. Pledge of Allegiance Board of Education members stood, faced the flag, and recited the pledge of allegiance. D. Mission Statement Bryan Milz recited the district mission statement, "we educate all students to be college, career and community ready, inspired to succeed in our diverse world.” E. Land Acknowledgement Statement. Laura McCoy read the Land Acknowledgement Statement. 3. Open Forum A. Intra-City Student Council Report Andres Mora and Amber Gabryel, ICSC Representatives, gave a good news report. Discussion ensued regarding the new band uniforms. B. Public Forum No individuals spoke during the Public Forum. 4. Updates A. Superintendent's Update Vicki Bayer, Interim Superintendent, gave an update to the Board related to the Strategic Priorities. B. Board Members' Updates Discussion ensued regarding the continuation or discontinuation of Board Members' Updates agenda item at future board meetings, purpose and intent, and parameters. Board Members' provided updates on school visits and intentional community engagement. C. Legislative Update Bryan Milz, Legislative Liaison, provided an update. D. Clean Energy Advisory Committee Update Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer, provided an update to the Board. 5. Discussion A. Sommerville Presentation on West Side Elementary School Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Melanie Parma, Sommerville Senior Vice President / Director of Client Relations & Education Studio Leader; Duane Grove, Sommerville Project Architect; and Dan Wiitanen, Sommerville Senior Project Architect, presented to the Board. Discussion ensued regarding playground, color scheme, solar array return on investment at other school districts, traffic flow, community space opportunity in design, design flexibility, soccer field ownership and public utilization, ability to open windows, and next steps. B. Naming of District Facilities Vicki Bayer, Interim Superintendent, summarized the naming of district facilities procedures and shared a timeline with the Board. Discussion ensued regarding student involvement and committee membership. C. Report of Canvassers Bryan Milz, Board Clerk, read the Certification of the Board of Canvassers out loud. 6. Consent Agenda Approval A. Consent Agenda Approval MOTION: That the Consent Agenda Items, as presented, be approved. Motion by Bryan Milz, second by James Lyerly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee The below Consent Agenda items were approved: B. Bills C. Gifts D. Minutes E. Personnel Action 7. Items Withdrawn from Consent Agenda No items were withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. 8. Action Items A. Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $14,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes Mike Clark, Baird Public Finance, presented to the Board. Discussion ensued regarding plan to payoff debt. MOTION: That the Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $14,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, as presented, be approved. Motion by Bryan Milz, second by James Lyerly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee B. Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $33,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes MOTION: That the Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not to Exceed $33,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes, as presented, be approved. Motion by Bryan Milz, second by James Lyerly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee C. Approval of Human Growth & Development Advisory Committee Membership MOTION: That the Human Growth & Development Advisory Committee Membership, as presented, be approved. Motion by Bryan Milz, second by Rick Crosson. The Board thanked the members of the community who will serve on this committee. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee D. Approval of Long Range Library Plan MOTION: That the Long Range Library Plan, as presented, be approved. Motion by Rick Crosson, second by James Lyerly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee E. Revisions to Board of Education Policies and Rules in the 300 and 400 Series Policies MOTION: That the revisions to Board of Education Policies and Rules in the 300 and 400 Series Policies, as presented, be approved. Motion by Andrew Becker, second by James Lyerly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee 9. Agenda Setting A. GBAPSD Board Meeting Schedule The attached schedule reflects upcoming Board of Education meetings. 10. Adjournment A. Motion to Adjourn Into Closed Session MOTION: That the Board adjourn into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c) - considering the employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; to wit: Interim Superintendent Contract. Motion by Lynn M Gerlach, second by Rick Crosson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Bryan Milz, Lynn M Gerlach, Rick Crosson, Kou Lee Publish 12.20.24 WNAXLP