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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Pursuant to the regulations, the regular Board meeting was held on the above date in the Waupaca High School Community Room and live streamed via YouTube. The meeting was also broadcast on TV Channel 991. The purpose of the Board Meeting Minutes is to capture the essence of discussions through the actions voted on. These minutes should not be interpreted to represent a transcription of the meeting. To watch a recording of this meeting, please click here. President’s Comments and Pledge of Allegiance: Ron Brooks welcomed everyone and asked Laurie Schmidt to lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Ron Brooks at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call: Present in the WHS Community Room: Ron Brooks, Steve Klismet, Molly McDonald, Betty Manion, Dale Feldt, and Lori Verhalen. Excused: Bob Adams. Also Present: Present in the WHS Community Room: Craig Gerlach, Sandy Lucas, Mark Flaten, Austin Moore, Laurie Schmidt, Michael Werbowsky, Jenifer Erb, John Erspamer, Jody Pankratz, Carrie Naparalla, Rob Scherrer, Kyle Scherwinski, Sandy Robinson, Marsha Purchatzke, and Wayne Netzler. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Dale Feldt and seconded by Molly McDonald to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Public Comment: Mr. Wayne Netzler from Waupaca Radio addressed the Board regarding the annual 4th of July parade and the community feedback he has received, particularly that no one from the School Board was involved in the parade nor in the past two years has the WHS marching band participated. The community would like to see the marching band participate next year. Marsha Purchatzke of GoRiteway advised that they have collected a lot of school supplies during the “Stuff the Bus” event. The last day of this event is next Friday when they will be having a brat fry at Hansen’s Furniture from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with the proceeds going to the School District. Review of Board Meeting Norms: The Board reviewed their collective commitments. Board Reports: Approval of Minutes: July 9, 2024 Regular Board Meeting July 16, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting A motion was made by Molly McDonald and seconded by Betty Manion to approve the Minutes of the Board meetings listed above as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Upcoming Meetings and Other Activities: The Board was reminded of the following upcoming meetings and other activities: August 20, 2024 - New Staff Gathering - 11:30 a.m. August 28, 2024 - Back to School Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. September 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m. Completion of Board Member Availability Calendar: The Board members were asked to complete their availability calendars through September. CEC Liaison Report: CEC Liaison Betty Manion advised that she attended the July 16, 2024, Governance Council (GC) meeting. Two new GC board members were elected – Wayne Netzler and Nick Burington. A report regarding the playground was reviewed as well as the financial report. The GC would like to have WRCCS come in and do a presentation, so when that is scheduled they will invite the SDW Board of Education to join them. The Sources of Strength Program is going well, and CEC’s enrollment for the upcoming school year is good. She also attended the August 9, 2024, meeting where the GC accepted the resignation of long-time member Becky Lange. They also continued discussion regarding the playground. The 2024-2025 budget was approved as well as the annual report. She noted that CEC’s open house is on August 28. Mrs. Manion also shared that she attended the two-day WRCCS Conference where information was presented on many topics including contracts, marketing, the authorizer and relationships. Of particular interest was the presentation on how to lead with clarity and promise. Mrs. Manion advised that she could provide a report on this conference to the School Board if desired Finance Committee Meeting: Committee Chairperson Dale Feldt advised that the Finance Committee met on July 16, 2024, to discuss several items and made the following recommendations to the full Board. A motion was made by Dale Feldt, per Committee recommendation, to approve a District-sanctioned, stand-alone Girls Wrestling Program and coach as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Mr. Feldt advised that the second item of discussion related to partnering with GoFan to provide a digital ticketing platform. Director of Co-Curricular Activities and Athletics Rob Scherrer added that there have been some changes since the Committee meeting. He advised that the Blue and White game will unfortunately not be happening this year. In addition, the District will have to sign a one-year contract with GoFan, which is the #1 rated digital ticketing platform. The contract states that the District cannot go with a different vendor during the course of the year, but if the District is not happy with how the new ticketing/concessions platform is working, it can stop using it at any time. The District will be under no obligation to renew the contract. It was also noted that the use of cash will continue to be allowed through at least this year. A motion was made by Dale Feldt, per Committee recommendation, to approve the District partnering with GoFan for digital ticketing and concessions, and keep single game ticket prices and season passes the same, as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Committee Chairperson Feldt summarized the Committee’s discussion regarding the uncashed check from Blenker Building Systems (Blenker) which is over two years old. Interim District Administrator Craig Gerlach shared that WHS Associate Principal Jenifer Erb has reached out to Jason of Blenker and he is supposed to get back to her with the hopes of reestablishing a business relationship and perhaps consider reissuing the check. Ms. Erb added that Blenker did sell a portion of its business but they are still in the construction business. It was suggested that the Board put this recommendation on hold for now. However, Director of Business Services Austin Moore pointed out that the check cannot be cashed at this point anyway so it should be destroyed. An amended motion was made by Dale Feldt, per Committee recommendation, to destroy the uncashed check from Blenker Building Systems dated April 15, 2022, in the amount of $18,923.81, as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Dale Feldt and seconded by Betty Manion to approve the items of the consent agenda as presented. Financial Reports: Accounts Payable Updated Staffing Changes for the 2024-2025 School Year Resignations: Pearl Meyer - WHS Ed. Asst.-Spec. Ed. Ashley Huebner - WMS Ed. Asst.-Spec. Ed. Felicity Rafalski - WMS 5th Grade Teacher Tammy Larson - CEC Ed. Asst. Kate Rolfs - CEC Ed. Asst. Shelly Burkett - WLC Food Service Class 3A Jackie Handrich - WHS Ed. Asst. Ana Grimm - District Bilingual Ed. Asst. Hires – 2024-2025 School Year: Cheri Barlow - WMS 5th Grade Teacher Kristen Hanten - WMS 5th Grade Teacher Noah Saecker - District Network Engineer Brenda Fischer - WHS Special Education Teacher Keri Tyler - CEC Health Aide Extra Curricular Coaches and Advisors – 2024-2025 School Year: WHS Coaching Positions: Jessica Bank - Varsity Cross Country Tom Noltner - Varsity Girls Golf Bennett Hansen - Varsity Football Cody Kimball - Football JV1 Assistant Bryan Fay - Football JV1 Assistant Tony Altmann - Football JV1 Assistant Paul Higgins - Football JV2 Assistant Wes Van Epps - Football JV2 Assistant Jeremy Koehler - Varsity Boys Soccer Camryn Borland - Boys Soccer JV1 Liz Kneer - Varsity Volleyball Annie Nelson - Volleyball JV1 Melanie Peterson - Volleyball JV2 Matt Resch - Varsity Boys Basketball Ethan Dayton - Boys Basketball JV1 Ryan Dayton - Boys Basketball JV2 Rob Scherrer - Varsity Girls Basketball Forrest Wright - Varsity Boys Hockey Dawson Bohm - Boys Hockey JV1 Bryon Prey - Varsity Wrestling Paul Frank - Wrestling JV1 Rocky Mondello - Varsity Baseball Ethan Dayton - Baseball JV1 Ryan Dayton - Baseball JV2 Tom Noltner - Varsity Boys Golf Rudy Pate - Boys Golf Assistant Jeremy Koehler - Varsity Girls Soccer Payton Thurber - Varsity Softball Calan Stichman - Softball JV1 Lana Johnson - Varsity Boys Track Bryan Fay - Boys Track Assistant Joel Kempfert - Varsity Girls Track WHS Volunteer Coaching Positions: Paul Przybelski - Cross Country Justin Berrens - Football Paul Christian - Football Tristan Schelvan - Football Rudy Pate - Football Collin Hawkins - Football Joel DeYoung - Boys Soccer Meghan Ruffalo - Volleyball Nancy Tice - Volleyball Jacob Bina - Volleyball Zach Alix - Boys Basketball Paul Christian - Boys Basketball Kyle Hotvedt - Boys Basketball Rocky Mondello - Girls Basketball Tim Guyer - Boys Hockey Cody Rasmussen - Boys Hockey Charlie Wanty - Wrestling Dave Yeska - Baseball Jay Krcmar - Baseball Jeff Dolski - Baseball Ryan Makuski - Baseball Stephen Johnson - Boys Golf Jed DeYoung - Girls Soccer Camryn Borland - Girls Soccer Bob Chovanec - Softball Julie Thobaben - Softball Janet Flater - Softball WHS Advisor Positions: Monica Reeves - All School Play Amy Holterman - All School Play Tricia Price - Art Club Bryan Fay - Chess Greg Smidt - Chess Amy Marcom - Dance Breanna Yeska - Dance Teresa Duda - FBLA BobbieJo Montgomery - FFA Erin Montgomery - FFA Mark Otte - Forensics Karen Nowak - Intramural Basketball Brianna Hepfler - Jazz Band Danielle McHugh - Link Crew Karen Nowak - Link Crew Anna Lussier - Link Crew Teresa Duda - Link Crew Anna Lussier - Pacapellas Cindy Ikert - Pep Club Danielle McHugh - Photo Club Steven Baumann - Robotics Lisa Abrahamson - Spanish Club Tricia Price - Yearbook WHS Volunteer Advisor Positions: Bill Storck - Badger Boys and Girls Jason Packingham - Bowling Craig Gadzinski - Chess Jake Foss - Chess Ross Hanson - Chess Neil Wenberg - Curling Bella Udoni - Dance Brett Grams - Exchange Program Brian Hoelzel - Ice Fishing Ryan Wilson - Ice Fishing Carter Hoelzel - Ice Fishing Rob Scherrer - Ice Fishing Doug Nowak - Intramural Basketball Bryan Fay - Intramural Basketball Dana Widdel - Live Christiane Jahnke - Math Team Jessica Hauser - Pep Club Taylor Wilcox - Public Library Brenda Plum - S.A.D.D. Lisa Abrahamson - Spanish Honor Society Mary Ann Snider - Tennis John Woodliff - Trap & Skeet Alan Domaszek - Trap & Skeet Steve Rawson - Trap & Skeet Anna Lussier - Vocal Music Groups Cory Nagel - Youth on Board WMS Coaching Positions: Dave Peterson - Cross Country Alan Konda - Cross Country Luke Hass - 8th Grade Football Luke Seeger - 8th Grade Football Nick Clappes - Boys Soccer Eugene Pliska - Boys Soccer Lisa Ash - 7th Grade Volleyball Ashley Nelson - 8th Grade Volleyball Kirbi Holat - 8th Grade Volleyball Mike Waldschmidt - 7th Grade Boys Basketball Rocky Mondello - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Kirbi Holat - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Mike Waldschmidt - 7th Grade Girls Basketball Rocky Mondello - 8th Grade Girls Basketball Kyle Mannel - Wrestling Dave Peterson - Track Jeremy Martens - Track WMS Volunteer Coaching Positions: Mark Unertl - Cross Country WMS Advisor Positions: Rene Jungers - 5th/6th Grade Basketball Mike Waldschmidt - 5th/6th Grade Basketball Kirbi Holat - 5th/6th Grade Basketball Rene Jungers - Chess Hannah Waller - Dance Erin Eller - Destination Imagination Rene Jungers - Forensics Shana Rogney - Jazz Band Shana Rogney - Musical Lori Jungers - Musical Holly Saunders - Musical Jenny Lewis - Musical Ashley Brill - Musical Art Schultz - Robotics Kareene Hansen - Student Council Amy Smidt - Yearbook Kate Gile - Yearbook WMS Volunteer Advisor Positions: Rene Jungers - Battle of the Books Jason Packingham - Bowling Will Johnson - Chess Neil Wenberg - Curling Paige Olsen - Dance Emma Ives - Dance Mackenzie Loken - Dance Amy Holterman - Forensics Rene Jungers - Math Olympiads John Woodliff - Trap & Skeet Alan Domaszek - Trap & Skeet Steve Rawson - Trap & Skeet Rene Jungers - Quiz Bowl CESA 5 Service Contract The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Communications: Donation: Board President Brooks advised of a donation made to Waupaca FFA from Waupaca FFA Alumni. A motion was made by Dale Feldt and seconded by Lori Verhalen to accept, with gratitude, the donation as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Administration: CEC Annual Report: CEC Administrator Carrie Naparalla and CEC GC President Sandy Robinson presented a summary of the 2023-2024 school year at CEC. They noted that last year was the first year without the federal charter sub grant. Mrs. Robinson shared the accomplishments of the GC which included the completion of a four year renewal contract with the SDW Board of Education, professional development, and strategies for promoting the CEC. In addition, the Community Garden continues to see an increase in community member participation, the Cultivating Connections Committee started “Coffee Talks”, and the Fundraising and Finance Committee will be working with District Grant Writer Greg Grohman on a grant for the playground. She also provided the financial information for CEC Inc. Ms. Naparalla shared CEC’s enrollment information over the past five years which indicated a total enrollment of 154 students last year with an 81% capacity. She also shared CEC’s demographics as compared to WLC and WMS. She noted that 89% of the students who attended last year will be returning to CEC this fall. Ms. Naparalla shared information relating to participation in Suzuki and other electives offered as well as its academic data, and noted that all students have a Personalized Learning Plan. She pointed out that 75.6% of CEC students participate or plan to participate in a school sponsored sport or extracurricular activity. Ms. Naparalla advised that this year’s lottery went very well and they received a lot of applicants. However, it was difficult to have to inform families that they are not able to get in this year. Ms. Naparalla advised that she and Director of Teaching and Learning Mark Flaten continue to have discussions regarding the students in the Suzuki program being able to continue at the high school level. Ms. Naparalla advised that there were many reasons to celebrate and highlighted the top five specific events that were very impactful. She also noted the three challenges where opportunities for growth are needed. She advised that she follows up with freshmen (former) students inquiring, among other things, how prepared they were for high school and if anything should be done differently. Ms. Naparalla and Mrs. Robinson thanked the School Board, Governance Council, and the many grantors, sponsors, donors, and community partners for their continued support of CEC, as well as the staff and volunteers for all of their hard work. Board President Brooks suggested that since there is a lot of interest in the Community Garden, that a possible fundraiser for CEC could be to raffle off a four-course meal prepared by the students using the produce and other items from the Community Garden. Adjournment Into Closed Session: A motion was made by Dale Feldt and seconded by Lori Verhalen to adjourn into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 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, specifically to discuss the 515 School Street Property; and pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(c), considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, specifically to discuss administrator contracts. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote at 6:22 p.m. Reconvene Into Open Session to Consider Action on Matters from Closed Session: A motion was made by Lori Verhalen and seconded by Steve Klismet to reconvene into open session to consider action on matters from closed session. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote at 7:28 p.m. A motion was made by Molly McDonald and seconded by Steve Klismet to approve amendments to the Administrator Contracts for Kyle Scherwinski, Jenifer Erb, and Austin Moore as presented in closed session. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Adjournment: A motion was made by Dale Feldt and seconded by Lori Verhalen to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Ron Brooks, President Board of Education Betty Manion, Clerk Board of Education Publish Sept. 19, 2024 WNAXLP
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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Pursuant to the regulations, the regular Board meeting was held on the above date in the Waupaca High School Community Room and live streamed via YouTube. The meeting was also broadcast on TV Channel 991. The purpose of the Board Meeting Minutes is to capture the essence of discussions through the actions voted on. These minutes should not be interpreted to represent a transcription of the meeting. To watch a recording of this meeting, please click here. President’s Comments and Pledge of Allegiance: Ron Brooks welcomed everyone and asked Laurie Schmidt to lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Ron Brooks at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call: Present in the WHS Community Room: Ron Brooks, Steve Klismet, Molly McDonald, Betty Manion, Dale Feldt, and Lori Verhalen. Excused: Bob Adams. Also Present: Present in the WHS Community Room: Craig Gerlach, Sandy Lucas, Mark Flaten, Austin Moore, Laurie Schmidt, Michael Werbowsky, Jenifer Erb, John Erspamer, Jody Pankratz, Carrie Naparalla, Rob Scherrer, Kyle Scherwinski, Sandy Robinson, Marsha Purchatzke, and Wayne Netzler. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Dale Feldt and seconded by Molly McDonald to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Public Comment: Mr. Wayne Netzler from Waupaca Radio addressed the Board regarding the annual 4th of July parade and the community feedback he has received, particularly that no one from the School Board was involved in the parade nor in the past two years has the WHS marching band participated. The community would like to see the marching band participate next year. Marsha Purchatzke of GoRiteway advised that they have collected a lot of school supplies during the “Stuff the Bus” event. The last day of this event is next Friday when they will be having a brat fry at Hansen’s Furniture from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with the proceeds going to the School District. Review of Board Meeting Norms: The Board reviewed their collective commitments. Board Reports: Approval of Minutes: July 9, 2024 Regular Board Meeting July 16, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting A motion was made by Molly McDonald and seconded by Betty Manion to approve the Minutes of the Board meetings listed above as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Upcoming Meetings and Other Activities: The Board was reminded of the following upcoming meetings and other activities: August 20, 2024 - New Staff Gathering - 11:30 a.m. August 28, 2024 - Back to School Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. September 10, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting - 5:30 p.m. Completion of Board Member Availability Calendar: The Board members were asked to complete their availability calendars through September. CEC Liaison Report: CEC Liaison Betty Manion advised that she attended the July 16, 2024, Governance Council (GC) meeting. Two new GC board members were elected – Wayne Netzler and Nick Burington. A report regarding the playground was reviewed as well as the financial report. The GC would like to have WRCCS come in and do a presentation, so when that is scheduled they will invite the SDW Board of Education to join them. The Sources of Strength Program is going well, and CEC’s enrollment for the upcoming school year is good. She also attended the August 9, 2024, meeting where the GC accepted the resignation of long-time member Becky Lange. They also continued discussion regarding the playground. The 2024-2025 budget was approved as well as the annual report. She noted that CEC’s open house is on August 28. Mrs. Manion also shared that she attended the two-day WRCCS Conference where information was presented on many topics including contracts, marketing, the authorizer and relationships. Of particular interest was the presentation on how to lead with clarity and promise. Mrs. Manion advised that she could provide a report on this conference to the School Board if desired Finance Committee Meeting: Committee Chairperson Dale Feldt advised that the Finance Committee met on July 16, 2024, to discuss several items and made the following recommendations to the full Board. A motion was made by Dale Feldt, per Committee recommendation, to approve a District-sanctioned, stand-alone Girls Wrestling Program and coach as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Mr. Feldt advised that the second item of discussion related to partnering with GoFan to provide a digital ticketing platform. Director of Co-Curricular Activities and Athletics Rob Scherrer added that there have been some changes since the Committee meeting. He advised that the Blue and White game will unfortunately not be happening this year. In addition, the District will have to sign a one-year contract with GoFan, which is the #1 rated digital ticketing platform. The contract states that the District cannot go with a different vendor during the course of the year, but if the District is not happy with how the new ticketing/concessions platform is working, it can stop using it at any time. The District will be under no obligation to renew the contract. It was also noted that the use of cash will continue to be allowed through at least this year. A motion was made by Dale Feldt, per Committee recommendation, to approve the District partnering with GoFan for digital ticketing and concessions, and keep single game ticket prices and season passes the same, as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Committee Chairperson Feldt summarized the Committee’s discussion regarding the uncashed check from Blenker Building Systems (Blenker) which is over two years old. Interim District Administrator Craig Gerlach shared that WHS Associate Principal Jenifer Erb has reached out to Jason of Blenker and he is supposed to get back to her with the hopes of reestablishing a business relationship and perhaps consider reissuing the check. Ms. Erb added that Blenker did sell a portion of its business but they are still in the construction business. It was suggested that the Board put this recommendation on hold for now. However, Director of Business Services Austin Moore pointed out that the check cannot be cashed at this point anyway so it should be destroyed. An amended motion was made by Dale Feldt, per Committee recommendation, to destroy the uncashed check from Blenker Building Systems dated April 15, 2022, in the amount of $18,923.81, as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Dale Feldt and seconded by Betty Manion to approve the items of the consent agenda as presented. Financial Reports: Accounts Payable Updated Staffing Changes for the 2024-2025 School Year Resignations: Pearl Meyer - WHS Ed. Asst.-Spec. Ed. Ashley Huebner - WMS Ed. Asst.-Spec. Ed. Felicity Rafalski - WMS 5th Grade Teacher Tammy Larson - CEC Ed. Asst. Kate Rolfs - CEC Ed. Asst. Shelly Burkett - WLC Food Service Class 3A Jackie Handrich - WHS Ed. Asst. Ana Grimm - District Bilingual Ed. Asst. Hires – 2024-2025 School Year: Cheri Barlow - WMS 5th Grade Teacher Kristen Hanten - WMS 5th Grade Teacher Noah Saecker - District Network Engineer Brenda Fischer - WHS Special Education Teacher Keri Tyler - CEC Health Aide Extra Curricular Coaches and Advisors – 2024-2025 School Year: WHS Coaching Positions: Jessica Bank - Varsity Cross Country Tom Noltner - Varsity Girls Golf Bennett Hansen - Varsity Football Cody Kimball - Football JV1 Assistant Bryan Fay - Football JV1 Assistant Tony Altmann - Football JV1 Assistant Paul Higgins - Football JV2 Assistant Wes Van Epps - Football JV2 Assistant Jeremy Koehler - Varsity Boys Soccer Camryn Borland - Boys Soccer JV1 Liz Kneer - Varsity Volleyball Annie Nelson - Volleyball JV1 Melanie Peterson - Volleyball JV2 Matt Resch - Varsity Boys Basketball Ethan Dayton - Boys Basketball JV1 Ryan Dayton - Boys Basketball JV2 Rob Scherrer - Varsity Girls Basketball Forrest Wright - Varsity Boys Hockey Dawson Bohm - Boys Hockey JV1 Bryon Prey - Varsity Wrestling Paul Frank - Wrestling JV1 Rocky Mondello - Varsity Baseball Ethan Dayton - Baseball JV1 Ryan Dayton - Baseball JV2 Tom Noltner - Varsity Boys Golf Rudy Pate - Boys Golf Assistant Jeremy Koehler - Varsity Girls Soccer Payton Thurber - Varsity Softball Calan Stichman - Softball JV1 Lana Johnson - Varsity Boys Track Bryan Fay - Boys Track Assistant Joel Kempfert - Varsity Girls Track WHS Volunteer Coaching Positions: Paul Przybelski - Cross Country Justin Berrens - Football Paul Christian - Football Tristan Schelvan - Football Rudy Pate - Football Collin Hawkins - Football Joel DeYoung - Boys Soccer Meghan Ruffalo - Volleyball Nancy Tice - Volleyball Jacob Bina - Volleyball Zach Alix - Boys Basketball Paul Christian - Boys Basketball Kyle Hotvedt - Boys Basketball Rocky Mondello - Girls Basketball Tim Guyer - Boys Hockey Cody Rasmussen - Boys Hockey Charlie Wanty - Wrestling Dave Yeska - Baseball Jay Krcmar - Baseball Jeff Dolski - Baseball Ryan Makuski - Baseball Stephen Johnson - Boys Golf Jed DeYoung - Girls Soccer Camryn Borland - Girls Soccer Bob Chovanec - Softball Julie Thobaben - Softball Janet Flater - Softball WHS Advisor Positions: Monica Reeves - All School Play Amy Holterman - All School Play Tricia Price - Art Club Bryan Fay - Chess Greg Smidt - Chess Amy Marcom - Dance Breanna Yeska - Dance Teresa Duda - FBLA BobbieJo Montgomery - FFA Erin Montgomery - FFA Mark Otte - Forensics Karen Nowak - Intramural Basketball Brianna Hepfler - Jazz Band Danielle McHugh - Link Crew Karen Nowak - Link Crew Anna Lussier - Link Crew Teresa Duda - Link Crew Anna Lussier - Pacapellas Cindy Ikert - Pep Club Danielle McHugh - Photo Club Steven Baumann - Robotics Lisa Abrahamson - Spanish Club Tricia Price - Yearbook WHS Volunteer Advisor Positions: Bill Storck - Badger Boys and Girls Jason Packingham - Bowling Craig Gadzinski - Chess Jake Foss - Chess Ross Hanson - Chess Neil Wenberg - Curling Bella Udoni - Dance Brett Grams - Exchange Program Brian Hoelzel - Ice Fishing Ryan Wilson - Ice Fishing Carter Hoelzel - Ice Fishing Rob Scherrer - Ice Fishing Doug Nowak - Intramural Basketball Bryan Fay - Intramural Basketball Dana Widdel - Live Christiane Jahnke - Math Team Jessica Hauser - Pep Club Taylor Wilcox - Public Library Brenda Plum - S.A.D.D. Lisa Abrahamson - Spanish Honor Society Mary Ann Snider - Tennis John Woodliff - Trap & Skeet Alan Domaszek - Trap & Skeet Steve Rawson - Trap & Skeet Anna Lussier - Vocal Music Groups Cory Nagel - Youth on Board WMS Coaching Positions: Dave Peterson - Cross Country Alan Konda - Cross Country Luke Hass - 8th Grade Football Luke Seeger - 8th Grade Football Nick Clappes - Boys Soccer Eugene Pliska - Boys Soccer Lisa Ash - 7th Grade Volleyball Ashley Nelson - 8th Grade Volleyball Kirbi Holat - 8th Grade Volleyball Mike Waldschmidt - 7th Grade Boys Basketball Rocky Mondello - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Kirbi Holat - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Mike Waldschmidt - 7th Grade Girls Basketball Rocky Mondello - 8th Grade Girls Basketball Kyle Mannel - Wrestling Dave Peterson - Track Jeremy Martens - Track WMS Volunteer Coaching Positions: Mark Unertl - Cross Country WMS Advisor Positions: Rene Jungers - 5th/6th Grade Basketball Mike Waldschmidt - 5th/6th Grade Basketball Kirbi Holat - 5th/6th Grade Basketball Rene Jungers - Chess Hannah Waller - Dance Erin Eller - Destination Imagination Rene Jungers - Forensics Shana Rogney - Jazz Band Shana Rogney - Musical Lori Jungers - Musical Holly Saunders - Musical Jenny Lewis - Musical Ashley Brill - Musical Art Schultz - Robotics Kareene Hansen - Student Council Amy Smidt - Yearbook Kate Gile - Yearbook WMS Volunteer Advisor Positions: Rene Jungers - Battle of the Books Jason Packingham - Bowling Will Johnson - Chess Neil Wenberg - Curling Paige Olsen - Dance Emma Ives - Dance Mackenzie Loken - Dance Amy Holterman - Forensics Rene Jungers - Math Olympiads John Woodliff - Trap & Skeet Alan Domaszek - Trap & Skeet Steve Rawson - Trap & Skeet Rene Jungers - Quiz Bowl CESA 5 Service Contract The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Communications: Donation: Board President Brooks advised of a donation made to Waupaca FFA from Waupaca FFA Alumni. A motion was made by Dale Feldt and seconded by Lori Verhalen to accept, with gratitude, the donation as presented. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote. Administration: CEC Annual Report: CEC Administrator Carrie Naparalla and CEC GC President Sandy Robinson presented a summary of the 2023-2024 school year at CEC. They noted that last year was the first year without the federal charter sub grant. Mrs. Robinson shared the accomplishments of the GC which included the completion of a four year renewal contract with the SDW Board of Education, professional development, and strategies for promoting the CEC. In addition, the Community Garden continues to see an increase in community member participation, the Cultivating Connections Committee started “Coffee Talks”, and the Fundraising and Finance Committee will be working with District Grant Writer Greg Grohman on a grant for the playground. She also provided the financial information for CEC Inc. Ms. Naparalla shared CEC’s enrollment information over the past five years which indicated a total enrollment of 154 students last year with an 81% capacity. She also shared CEC’s demographics as compared to WLC and WMS. She noted that 89% of the students who attended last year will be returning to CEC this fall. Ms. Naparalla shared information relating to participation in Suzuki and other electives offered as well as its academic data, and noted that all students have a Personalized Learning Plan. She pointed out that 75.6% of CEC students participate or plan to participate in a school sponsored sport or extracurricular activity. Ms. Naparalla advised that this year’s lottery went very well and they received a lot of applicants. However, it was difficult to have to inform families that they are not able to get in this year. Ms. Naparalla advised that she and Director of Teaching and Learning Mark Flaten continue to have discussions regarding the students in the Suzuki program being able to continue at the high school level. Ms. Naparalla advised that there were many reasons to celebrate and highlighted the top five specific events that were very impactful. She also noted the three challenges where opportunities for growth are needed. She advised that she follows up with freshmen (former) students inquiring, among other things, how prepared they were for high school and if anything should be done differently. Ms. Naparalla and Mrs. Robinson thanked the School Board, Governance Council, and the many grantors, sponsors, donors, and community partners for their continued support of CEC, as well as the staff and volunteers for all of their hard work. Board President Brooks suggested that since there is a lot of interest in the Community Garden, that a possible fundraiser for CEC could be to raffle off a four-course meal prepared by the students using the produce and other items from the Community Garden. Adjournment Into Closed Session: A motion was made by Dale Feldt and seconded by Lori Verhalen to adjourn into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 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, specifically to discuss the 515 School Street Property; and pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(c), considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, specifically to discuss administrator contracts. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote at 6:22 p.m. Reconvene Into Open Session to Consider Action on Matters from Closed Session: A motion was made by Lori Verhalen and seconded by Steve Klismet to reconvene into open session to consider action on matters from closed session. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote at 7:28 p.m. A motion was made by Molly McDonald and seconded by Steve Klismet to approve amendments to the Administrator Contracts for Kyle Scherwinski, Jenifer Erb, and Austin Moore as presented in closed session. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Adjournment: A motion was made by Dale Feldt and seconded by Lori Verhalen to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Ron Brooks, President Board of Education Betty Manion, Clerk Board of Education Publish Sept. 19, 2024 WNAXLP