West De Pere WNAXLP SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEST DE PERE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WEST DE PERE HIGH SCHOOL TECH ED AUTO SHOP November 13, 2024 5:30 PM Board members present: Fuss, Borley, Van Den Heuvel, Dorn, Van Deurzen Board members excused: None The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Board President Fuss followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. President Fuss stated that the area news media had been notified of the meeting as required by open meeting law and state statutes. It was moved by Scott Borley and seconded by Barbara Van Deurzen to accept the agenda. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. The board recognized and congratulated two High School students who competed at State for Cross Country; Kate Schmoll and Carson Samson. The meeting was opened to the floor to enable district residents to bring items of general concern to the attention of the Board. No concerns were presented. It was moved by Scott Borley and seconded by Ryan Van Den Heuvel that the October 16, 2024 regular and annual meeting minutes be approved as presented. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. It was moved by Scott Borley and seconded by Ryan Van Den Heuvel that the Treasurer's Report be approved. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. It was moved by Barbara Van Deurzen and seconded by Scott Borley that previously paid bills to Vos Electric, VDH Electric, and Best Built be approved. Motion carried. Voting Yes: 4 Voting No: 0 Ryan Van Den Heuvel abstained. Motion carried. It was moved by Scott Borley and seconded by Ryan Van Den Heuvel that previously paid bills be approved excluding bills from Vos Electric, VDH Electric, and Best Built. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. Old Business It was moved by Ryan Van Den Heuvel and seconded by Scott Borley to adopt the following policies as previously presented: ● 5400.1 Early College Credit/Youth Options Program ● 54001. (R) Early College Credit Program Eligibility Guidelines Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. Committee Chair, Scott Borley gave a verbal update regarding the Finance Committee Meeting. Committee Chair, Barbara Van Deurzen reviewed the November 7, 2024 Curriculum and Policy Committee report. Jean Born, Neola Representative, gave the Board an overview of the Neloa Program, which assists school districts with cooperative policy development. Discussion ensued. The Board requested to revisit the topic at its December regular meeting. The Principals reviewed their 2023-2024 year-end goals with the Board. The Board thanked them for the update and all their hard work. The Board was given an update on the School Nutrition Programs Fall Health Inspections. Dr. Lau stated his appreciation for a perfect inspection and the staffs continued commitment to the students. The Board was given an update on the Driver’s Education Program. Due to cost and limited availability, the behind the wheel portion will no longer be offered. The classroom portion of driver’s education online, will still be available as part of the summer school program. It was moved by Ryan Van Den Heuvel and seconded by Scott Borely to approve the Annual Safety Drill memos as presented. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. It was moved by Barbara Van Deurzen and seconded by Scott Borely to approve the High School AP Biology Course as presented. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. It was moved by Scott Borley and seconded by Ryan Van Den Heuvel to approve the High School Business/Marketing Courses as presented. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. It was moved by Ryan Van Den Heuvel and seconded by Barbara Van Deurzen to approve the memo regarding van purchases as presented. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. President Fuss read the Initial Resolution authorizing general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,925,000. BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of West De Pere, Brown and Outagamie Counties, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statues, general obligation bonds in the amount not to exceed $9,925,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and facility improvement project consisting of: construction of an addition for technical education space, renovations and site improvements at the High School; district-wide capital maintenance and building infrastructure improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment. It was moved by Ryan Van Den Heuvel and seconded by Barbara Van Deurzen to approve the Initial Resolution authorizing general obligation bond in the amount not to exceed $9,925,000 as presented. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. It was moved by Scott Borley and seconded by Ryan Van Den Heuvel to approve the Resolution providing for a Referendum Election on the question of the approval of an Initial Resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount not to exceed $9,925,000 as presented. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. Megan Prestebak from Miron Construction shared an update on the communication plan for the approved referendum for the High School Tech Ed Project. Discussion ensued. It was moved by Ryan Van Den Heuvel and seconded by Scott Borley to approve all staffing items as presented. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. The Board discussed preparation for the upcoming 2025 Wisconsin State Education Convention. President Fuss offered to be the delegate and Barbara Van Deurzen agreed to be the alternate delegate. The Board was presented with various reports and communications: such as updates, various thank you’s, invitations, and calendar items. Discussion Followed. It was moved by Barbara Van Deurzen and seconded by Scott Borley at 6:52 PM that the Board adjourn into closed session as previously stated. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried. The Board reconvened at 7:50 PM. It was moved by Scott Borley and seconded by Jennifer Fuss at 7:51 PM that the meeting be adjourned. Voting Yes: 5 Voting No: 0 Motion carried Barbara Van Deurzen Clerk Publish 12.20.24 WNAXLP