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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE NEW LONDON BOARD OF EDUCATION AT THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Monday, August 26, 2024 PRESENT: K. Batten, M. Grossman, N. Grundy, J. Heideman, C. Martinson, H. Schweitzer, and M. Wilz. I. VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION (PUBLIC FORUM) ● Bill Krostue, N3529 Sunset Lane, New London: he stated that Brenda Fischer leaving is a huge loss for New London and a gain for Waupaca; retaining qualified staff is in our mission statement—did we do this? II. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by C. Martinson, President. A quorum was established. The pledge of allegiance was led by C. Martinson. III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of 2024-2025 Academic Year Board of Education Regular and Special Meeting Dates The Board meetings dates for the 2024-2025 academic year were revised. The meetings dates with conflicts will be changed as follows: • Monday, November 25, will be changed from Wednesday, November 27 • Monday, January 20, will be changed from Wednesday, January 22 • Tuesday, May 27, will be changed from Wednesday, May 28 B. Review of Revised Policies/Administrative Guidelines The following policies/administrative guidelines were reviewed. The revised policies will be recommended for approval at the next Board meeting. • 535 Assignments and Transfers— Certified Staff • 535.1 Professional Staff Work Schedules (NO POLICY) • 535.11 Use of Conference/ Preparation Periods • 536 Reduction in Professional Staff Work Force (NO POLICY) • 536.1 Resignation of Certified Staff Members • 536.2 Employee Discipline • 536.4 Non-Renewal of Certified Staff Contracts • 538 Employee Evaluation Program • 539 Miscellaneous Professional Staff Policies (NO POLICY) • 539.1 Intellectual Property/Outside Activities of Staff • 540 Support Staff Policies (Section Title) • 541 Support Staff Positions (See 531) • 543 Support Staff Recruiting and Hiring (NO POLICY) • 543.1 Background Checks (See 533.1) • 542.2 Support Staff Salaries/Fringe Benefits (NO POLICY) • 542.21 Health Insurance—Continued Coverage Upon Termination of Employment (See 532.21) • 542.3 Support Staff Leaves and Absences (NO POLICY) • 542.31 Family and Medical Leave (See 532.31) • 544 Substitute Support Staff Members • 545 Assignments and Transfers— Support Staff • 546 Reduction in Support Staff Work Force (NO POLICY) • 546.1 Resignation of Support Staff Members • 546.2 Employee Discipline (See 536.2) • 546.21 Suspension and/or Dismissal of Support Staff Members • 548 Employee Evaluation Program (See 538) C. Annual Review and Potential Approval of Investment Manager with Wisconsin OPEB Trust J. Marquardt reviewed OPEB Trust information. It was moved by M. Grossman and seconded by M. Wilz to approve Prudent Man Advisors, LLC, as the Wisconsin OPEB investment manager as presented. Motion carried on a roll call vote of 6-0. H. Schweitzer arrived. D. Review and Potential Approval of Wisconsin Association of School Board Resolution It was moved by J. Heideman and seconded by M. Wilz to approve and submit WASB resolution recommendation to revise school accountability practices in reference to the District and State School Report Cards as revised. Motion carried. E. Review and Potential Approval to Develop WASB Bylaw Changes to Delegate Assembly Voting Procedures The Board discussed recommending a change to the WASB Bylaws to address the current CESA representative voting members during the annual WASB delegate assembly. It was moved by J. Heideman and seconded by K. Batten to advance the initiative of one vote per school district. Motion carried. V. CLOSED SESSION It was moved by M. Grossman and seconded by H. Schweitzer to enter into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes as listed on the agenda at 7:07 p.m. Motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. It was moved by J. Heideman and seconded by M. Wilz to enter open session at 7:42 p.m. Motion carried. VI. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION TO TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. Resignation of Personnel It was moved by M. Grossman and seconded by K. Batten to approve the following resignations: • Mya Martin, Educational Assistant Intermediate/Middle School • Danielle Sievert, Director of Teaching and Learning • Kim Young, Educational Assistant, Parkview Elementary School Motion carried. B. Employment of Personnel It was moved by M. Wilz and seconded by N. Grundy to approve employment of the following: • Kansas Crain, Educational Assistant • Jessica Fietzer, Educational Assistant • Jaimie Green, Educational Assistant • Ashley Klabunde, Educational Assistant • Bruce Peth, Bus Driver • Co-Curricular Contracts Motion carried. VII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by J. Heideman and seconded by K. Batten to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Motion carried. Katie Batten, Clerk Publish Sept. 19, 2024 WNAXLP
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE NEW LONDON BOARD OF EDUCATION AT THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Monday, August 26, 2024 PRESENT: K. Batten, M. Grossman, N. Grundy, J. Heideman, C. Martinson, H. Schweitzer, and M. Wilz. I. VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION (PUBLIC FORUM) ● Bill Krostue, N3529 Sunset Lane, New London: he stated that Brenda Fischer leaving is a huge loss for New London and a gain for Waupaca; retaining qualified staff is in our mission statement—did we do this? II. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by C. Martinson, President. A quorum was established. The pledge of allegiance was led by C. Martinson. III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of 2024-2025 Academic Year Board of Education Regular and Special Meeting Dates The Board meetings dates for the 2024-2025 academic year were revised. The meetings dates with conflicts will be changed as follows: • Monday, November 25, will be changed from Wednesday, November 27 • Monday, January 20, will be changed from Wednesday, January 22 • Tuesday, May 27, will be changed from Wednesday, May 28 B. Review of Revised Policies/Administrative Guidelines The following policies/administrative guidelines were reviewed. The revised policies will be recommended for approval at the next Board meeting. • 535 Assignments and Transfers— Certified Staff • 535.1 Professional Staff Work Schedules (NO POLICY) • 535.11 Use of Conference/ Preparation Periods • 536 Reduction in Professional Staff Work Force (NO POLICY) • 536.1 Resignation of Certified Staff Members • 536.2 Employee Discipline • 536.4 Non-Renewal of Certified Staff Contracts • 538 Employee Evaluation Program • 539 Miscellaneous Professional Staff Policies (NO POLICY) • 539.1 Intellectual Property/Outside Activities of Staff • 540 Support Staff Policies (Section Title) • 541 Support Staff Positions (See 531) • 543 Support Staff Recruiting and Hiring (NO POLICY) • 543.1 Background Checks (See 533.1) • 542.2 Support Staff Salaries/Fringe Benefits (NO POLICY) • 542.21 Health Insurance—Continued Coverage Upon Termination of Employment (See 532.21) • 542.3 Support Staff Leaves and Absences (NO POLICY) • 542.31 Family and Medical Leave (See 532.31) • 544 Substitute Support Staff Members • 545 Assignments and Transfers— Support Staff • 546 Reduction in Support Staff Work Force (NO POLICY) • 546.1 Resignation of Support Staff Members • 546.2 Employee Discipline (See 536.2) • 546.21 Suspension and/or Dismissal of Support Staff Members • 548 Employee Evaluation Program (See 538) C. Annual Review and Potential Approval of Investment Manager with Wisconsin OPEB Trust J. Marquardt reviewed OPEB Trust information. It was moved by M. Grossman and seconded by M. Wilz to approve Prudent Man Advisors, LLC, as the Wisconsin OPEB investment manager as presented. Motion carried on a roll call vote of 6-0. H. Schweitzer arrived. D. Review and Potential Approval of Wisconsin Association of School Board Resolution It was moved by J. Heideman and seconded by M. Wilz to approve and submit WASB resolution recommendation to revise school accountability practices in reference to the District and State School Report Cards as revised. Motion carried. E. Review and Potential Approval to Develop WASB Bylaw Changes to Delegate Assembly Voting Procedures The Board discussed recommending a change to the WASB Bylaws to address the current CESA representative voting members during the annual WASB delegate assembly. It was moved by J. Heideman and seconded by K. Batten to advance the initiative of one vote per school district. Motion carried. V. CLOSED SESSION It was moved by M. Grossman and seconded by H. Schweitzer to enter into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes as listed on the agenda at 7:07 p.m. Motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0. It was moved by J. Heideman and seconded by M. Wilz to enter open session at 7:42 p.m. Motion carried. VI. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION TO TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. Resignation of Personnel It was moved by M. Grossman and seconded by K. Batten to approve the following resignations: • Mya Martin, Educational Assistant Intermediate/Middle School • Danielle Sievert, Director of Teaching and Learning • Kim Young, Educational Assistant, Parkview Elementary School Motion carried. B. Employment of Personnel It was moved by M. Wilz and seconded by N. Grundy to approve employment of the following: • Kansas Crain, Educational Assistant • Jessica Fietzer, Educational Assistant • Jaimie Green, Educational Assistant • Ashley Klabunde, Educational Assistant • Bruce Peth, Bus Driver • Co-Curricular Contracts Motion carried. VII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by J. Heideman and seconded by K. Batten to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Motion carried. Katie Batten, Clerk Publish Sept. 19, 2024 WNAXLP