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BOARD OF EDUCATION CLINTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CLINTONVILLE, WISCONSIN 54929 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION January 13, 2025 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Clintonville Public School District was called to order on January 13, 2025 at 6:01 p.m. in the High School IMC by President Ben Huber Members Present: Ben Huber, Kris Strauman, Laurie Vollrath, Jason Moder, Mark Zachow, Glen Drew Lundt, and Klint Barkow. Administration Present: Troy Kuhn Press represented: Bert Lehman of the Tribune Gazette Also present: Michael Engel, Dena Peters, Darrell Hansen, David Battenberg, Danielle Ellerbrock, Jessica Holtz, and Nick Curran. OPEN MEETING STATEMENT: This January 13, 2025, 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 Kris Strauman, to approve the agenda as printed. 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 December 9, 2024 and the Special Meeting of January 2, 2025. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS/ COMMUNICATIONS: None SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION UPDATE School Board Candidacy Verification: Board Clerk Laurie Vollrath verified, in the order they were received, the Declarations of Candidacy by the candidates who have filed candidacy papers to be on the School Board February Primary Ballot February 18, 2025 – 2 vacancies, each for 3 year terms: Patrick Huss – E9397 Bear Creek Rd. Laurie Vollrath – 120 N. Clinton Ave. David Battenberg – E7781 County Rd. C Mark Zachow – 112 Harrison Ave. Christopher Hoffmann – E9176 Blueberry Rd. Marie Vandenberg – 219 S. Main St. Tanya Netrefa – N2713 Forest View Lane Primary Election February 18, 2025 : A Primary Election will be held to reduce the number of candidates to 4 for the Spring Election to be held on April 1, 2025. Ballot Order Drawing: Board Clerk Laurie Vollrath delegated the drawing of lots for ballot order to Superintendent Troy Kuhn. Candidates will appear on the ballot as follows: 1. Patrick K Huss 2. Laurie Vollrath 3. Marie Vandenberg 4. Tanya Hepp-Netrefa 5. Mark Zachow 6. David Battenberg 7. Christopher Hoffmann FINANCIAL REPORT AND PRESENTATION OF VOUCHERS Presentation of Vouchers and Receipts: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Kris Strauman that authorization be granted to approve vouchers as attached for November, 2024. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. CESA 8 Budget Report: Nick Curran from CESA 8 presented and discussed the following items with the Board of Education: 1. Mill Rate vs. Tax Dollars Discussion 2. 2025-2026 Budget Calendar (Presented by Jessica Holtz from CESA 8) 3. Future District Needs a. District Financial Forecasting Model b. Facility/Athletic Needs and Funding Options c. Timelines Monthly Budget Report: Jessica Holtz from CESA 8 presented and discussed the Monthly Budget Report for November, 2024. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Superintendent’s Report: Troy Kuhn presented District updates to the Board of Education. Support Staff Resignation a. Thayer Fietsch – Custodian II, effective December 16, 2024 Support Staff Hires a. Patrick McDonald – Custodian II, effective December 18, 2024 b. Allen Brown – Custodian II, effective December 16, 2024 c. Melissa Laack – Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, effective January 27, 2025 Support Staff Resignation – Child Care Center a. Elly Arndt – Child Care Teacher, effective January 23, 2025 Extra-curricular Resignation a. Rod Moon – Middle School Football, effective immediately Extra-curricular Hire a. Kaine Killips – Middle School Wrestling Coach, effective immediately Recognition Mile 22 Roastery Donation: The administration informed the Board of Education regarding a $100 donation from the Mile 22 Roastery to be applied to the school lunch account for students in need. VFW Donation: The administration informed the Board of Education regarding a $200 donation from the VFW to be used for the school district’s AODA program. Personnel Summer School Teacher Pay: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Mark Zachow to approve a pay increase for Summer School Teachers, as presented by administration, effective Summer 2025. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Other 2025-2026 School District Calendar: The administration presented a draft of the 2025-2026 School District Calendar. Staff Wages for 2025-2026: The administration and the Board of Education discussed staff wages and insurance premiums for the 2025-2026 school year. School District Vehicle Purchase: The administration and the Board of Education discussed purchasing a school district vehicle. Land Use, Construction, and Athletic Facilities Updates: The administration and Board of Education discussed the assessment and possible future vision for the school district. POLICY Review of Policy #5113/#5113.01 – Open Enrollment Program/Part-Time Open Enrollment: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Klint Barkow to review and reaffirm the District’s current open enrollment Policies. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Open Enrollment Space Determinations for the 2025-26 School Year: Moved by Glen Drew Lundt, seconded by Klint Barkow to approve zero (0) new Open Enrollment Program seats in the Cross-Categorical Special Education Program and zero (0) new Open Enrollment Program seats in the Speech and Language Program, and no limit on Regular Education Open Enrollment seats, based on the criteria as outlined in the District’s Open Enrollment Policy #5113. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. ITEMS FOR FUTURE STRATEGIC DISCUSSION A. Land Use Committee Meeting Date B. Construction Committee Meeting Date C. District Administrator Mid-Year Review ANNOUNCEMENTS January 22 Policy Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m. District Office Conference Room January 22-24 State Education Convention January 27 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. High School IMC February 10 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. High School IMC February 18 School Board Primary Election ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to adjourn to closed session for the 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, Klint Barkow, Laurie Vollrath, Jason Moder,Glen Drew Lundt, and Kris Strauman voting aye. Motion carried, and meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:25 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Glen Drew Lundt to return to open session. Roll call vote was taken with Mark Zachow, Klint Barkow, Laurie Vollrath, Jason Moder, Kris Strauman, Glen Drew Lundt, and Ben Huber voting aye. Motion carried and meeting returned to open session at 8.47 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Jason Moder to adjourn. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Laurie Vollrath, Board Clerk Publish Feb. 6, 2025 WNAXLP
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BOARD OF EDUCATION CLINTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CLINTONVILLE, WISCONSIN 54929 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION January 13, 2025 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Clintonville Public School District was called to order on January 13, 2025 at 6:01 p.m. in the High School IMC by President Ben Huber Members Present: Ben Huber, Kris Strauman, Laurie Vollrath, Jason Moder, Mark Zachow, Glen Drew Lundt, and Klint Barkow. Administration Present: Troy Kuhn Press represented: Bert Lehman of the Tribune Gazette Also present: Michael Engel, Dena Peters, Darrell Hansen, David Battenberg, Danielle Ellerbrock, Jessica Holtz, and Nick Curran. OPEN MEETING STATEMENT: This January 13, 2025, 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 Kris Strauman, to approve the agenda as printed. 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 December 9, 2024 and the Special Meeting of January 2, 2025. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS/ COMMUNICATIONS: None SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION UPDATE School Board Candidacy Verification: Board Clerk Laurie Vollrath verified, in the order they were received, the Declarations of Candidacy by the candidates who have filed candidacy papers to be on the School Board February Primary Ballot February 18, 2025 – 2 vacancies, each for 3 year terms: Patrick Huss – E9397 Bear Creek Rd. Laurie Vollrath – 120 N. Clinton Ave. David Battenberg – E7781 County Rd. C Mark Zachow – 112 Harrison Ave. Christopher Hoffmann – E9176 Blueberry Rd. Marie Vandenberg – 219 S. Main St. Tanya Netrefa – N2713 Forest View Lane Primary Election February 18, 2025 : A Primary Election will be held to reduce the number of candidates to 4 for the Spring Election to be held on April 1, 2025. Ballot Order Drawing: Board Clerk Laurie Vollrath delegated the drawing of lots for ballot order to Superintendent Troy Kuhn. Candidates will appear on the ballot as follows: 1. Patrick K Huss 2. Laurie Vollrath 3. Marie Vandenberg 4. Tanya Hepp-Netrefa 5. Mark Zachow 6. David Battenberg 7. Christopher Hoffmann FINANCIAL REPORT AND PRESENTATION OF VOUCHERS Presentation of Vouchers and Receipts: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Kris Strauman that authorization be granted to approve vouchers as attached for November, 2024. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. CESA 8 Budget Report: Nick Curran from CESA 8 presented and discussed the following items with the Board of Education: 1. Mill Rate vs. Tax Dollars Discussion 2. 2025-2026 Budget Calendar (Presented by Jessica Holtz from CESA 8) 3. Future District Needs a. District Financial Forecasting Model b. Facility/Athletic Needs and Funding Options c. Timelines Monthly Budget Report: Jessica Holtz from CESA 8 presented and discussed the Monthly Budget Report for November, 2024. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Superintendent’s Report: Troy Kuhn presented District updates to the Board of Education. Support Staff Resignation a. Thayer Fietsch – Custodian II, effective December 16, 2024 Support Staff Hires a. Patrick McDonald – Custodian II, effective December 18, 2024 b. Allen Brown – Custodian II, effective December 16, 2024 c. Melissa Laack – Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, effective January 27, 2025 Support Staff Resignation – Child Care Center a. Elly Arndt – Child Care Teacher, effective January 23, 2025 Extra-curricular Resignation a. Rod Moon – Middle School Football, effective immediately Extra-curricular Hire a. Kaine Killips – Middle School Wrestling Coach, effective immediately Recognition Mile 22 Roastery Donation: The administration informed the Board of Education regarding a $100 donation from the Mile 22 Roastery to be applied to the school lunch account for students in need. VFW Donation: The administration informed the Board of Education regarding a $200 donation from the VFW to be used for the school district’s AODA program. Personnel Summer School Teacher Pay: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Mark Zachow to approve a pay increase for Summer School Teachers, as presented by administration, effective Summer 2025. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Other 2025-2026 School District Calendar: The administration presented a draft of the 2025-2026 School District Calendar. Staff Wages for 2025-2026: The administration and the Board of Education discussed staff wages and insurance premiums for the 2025-2026 school year. School District Vehicle Purchase: The administration and the Board of Education discussed purchasing a school district vehicle. Land Use, Construction, and Athletic Facilities Updates: The administration and Board of Education discussed the assessment and possible future vision for the school district. POLICY Review of Policy #5113/#5113.01 – Open Enrollment Program/Part-Time Open Enrollment: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Klint Barkow to review and reaffirm the District’s current open enrollment Policies. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Open Enrollment Space Determinations for the 2025-26 School Year: Moved by Glen Drew Lundt, seconded by Klint Barkow to approve zero (0) new Open Enrollment Program seats in the Cross-Categorical Special Education Program and zero (0) new Open Enrollment Program seats in the Speech and Language Program, and no limit on Regular Education Open Enrollment seats, based on the criteria as outlined in the District’s Open Enrollment Policy #5113. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. ITEMS FOR FUTURE STRATEGIC DISCUSSION A. Land Use Committee Meeting Date B. Construction Committee Meeting Date C. District Administrator Mid-Year Review ANNOUNCEMENTS January 22 Policy Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m. District Office Conference Room January 22-24 State Education Convention January 27 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. High School IMC February 10 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. High School IMC February 18 School Board Primary Election ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to adjourn to closed session for the 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, Klint Barkow, Laurie Vollrath, Jason Moder,Glen Drew Lundt, and Kris Strauman voting aye. Motion carried, and meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:25 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Glen Drew Lundt to return to open session. Roll call vote was taken with Mark Zachow, Klint Barkow, Laurie Vollrath, Jason Moder, Kris Strauman, Glen Drew Lundt, and Ben Huber voting aye. Motion carried and meeting returned to open session at 8.47 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Jason Moder to adjourn. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Laurie Vollrath, Board Clerk Publish Feb. 6, 2025 WNAXLP