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De Pere WAXLP October 7, 2024, USDD Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes The Unified School District of De Pere Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Board Conference room at the District Office. Board President Adam Clayton opened the meeting with: This is a special meeting of the Board of Education of the Unified School District of De Pere being held in the Community Room in the District Office. Before this meeting, notice was given to the public by posting at the appropriate places, & copies of the notice of this meeting were forwarded to local news media. A copy of the notice was provided to the official newspaper of the District, The Press Times. Roll Call: Present – Brittony Cartwright, Clayton, Jeff Dickert, Chad Jeskewitz, Matt Petersen, Melissa Niffenegger, & Brandy Tollefson. Quorum declared. Clayton called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. Agenda: Jeskewitz motioned to approve the agenda as presented & Dickert seconded. Cartwright motioned to amend the agenda to move item 5(e) to follow item 5(a). Niffenegger seconded the motion to amend the agenda, & the motion passed 7/0. De Pere High School Key Club Presentation: Aaron B., Secretary & Treasurer for the Key Club, presented on the organization's current activities & the volunteering the group organizes. Presentation on Library Media Center (LMC) Criteria Used for the Selection of Student Materials: School Librarians, Stephanie Karker, Tina Kiekhaefer, Jill Pearson, Kira Schockley, Missy Smits, & Donna Young, along with Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction, Nick Joseph, presented the criteria used for selection of library materials & the process for reconsideration of materials outlined in School Board policies 2522 & 9130. Following the presentation, the librarians fielded questions from the Board members. Update & Discussion on Book Challenge Request: Christopher Thompson, EdD, Superintendent, updated the board on the recent anonymous challenge to the school libraries over books in inventory. Per Board Policies 2522 & 9130, he directed that the individual must communicate with building principals Shaunna LaPlant & Roger Allen (level 2 of policy 9130) to begin the challenge request process by providing their name, child’s name (if applicable), home address, & form 9130F2 for each separate book title. Motion to Approve 2024-2025 Snow Removal Contract: Noah Wentland, Dir. of Buildings & Grounds, & Dawn Foeller, Dir. of Finance, presented a motion to approve Earth Development’s 2024-2025 Snow Removal Bid. Dickert motioned to approve the contract as presented & Cartwright seconded the motion. The motion passed, 7/0. Resolution Authorizing A Taxable Tax & Revenue Anticipation Promissory Note for Cash Flow Purposes in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000: Foeller requested the Board approve to establish a Line of Credit at Nicolet Bank & issue tax & revenue anticipation notes (TRAN) not to exceed $2M to use for short term cash flow deficiencies, if needed, on an annual basis. Dickert motioned to approve the resolution as presented & Tollefson seconded. Motion passed, 7/0. Motion to Approve 9-Week Tuition Waiver: Thompson presented a 9-week tuition waiver for a family to enroll based on the purchase of a home they will take occupancy of within 9 weeks of the approval. Cartwright motioned to approve the waiver & Jeskewitz seconded the motion. The motion passed; 7/0. Discussion Around Grade 3 Literacy Classroom Visits & Decoding Dyslexia of Wisconsin Meeting: Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction, Kathy Van Pay, Susie C. Altmayer School Principal, Mark Kirst, & Thompson reviewed a board member’s actions protesting the District’s early literacy (phonics) curriculum & instruction, as well as the board member request to visit grade 3 Reading (phonics) classes & a student intervention session. Thompson stated the School Board’s legal counsel advised canceling the scheduled meeting with Decoding Dyslexia of Wisconsin for Friday, October 11, 2024, due to the active investigation by DPI that the District’s instructional practices violated ACT 20 mandates. A discussion on the matter followed. Kirst & Van Pay requested to cancel the scheduled Altmayer grade 3 ELA (phonics) classroom visit. Based on the discussion by the Board of Education, the Altmayer classroom & intervention visits were canceled. Other Topics & Discussion: Thompson reminded the board the October business meeting was moved to October 28, 2024, due to administrative staff attending workshops & to ensure Foeller has the most up-to-date information for the October budget. Niffenegger questioned again why the meeting with the Decoding Dyslexia of Wisconsin group was canceled. It was reiterated that, based on the district attorney's legal advice, the meeting should be canceled due to the ongoing DPI investigation. Clayton congratulated the students on the Homecoming Powder Puff game fundraiser that provided $2200 for a teacher in West De Pere battling cancer. Tollefson asked if the norms presented at the September 23 meeting would be revisited & she was told that at the next board meeting, Policy 0144.5 Board Member Code of Conduct would be reviewed instead. After the review, the Board will decide on the next steps. Petersen wanted to acknowledge that De Pere High School senior Marren V. was named the USA Today - WI- Student of the Week. Tollefson reminded everyone that homecoming is this week & to attend the activities including Friday, October 11 football game. Adjournment: Jeskewitz motioned to adjourn the meeting & Cartwright seconded the motion. Motion carried; 7/0. Adjournment at 7:53 PM. Approved, October 28. Jeff Dickert, Clerk Publish 11.08.24 WNAXLP

CITY OF MANAWA COMMON COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 6:00 pm Proceedings of the Manawa Common Council meeting held Monday, September 16, 2024. Called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Frazier pursuant to open meeting regulations, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Alderpersons present on roll call: Alice Brown, Jim Roenz, Mark Lehrer, Ann Bonikowske, Mary Eck, Aaron Timm, Mayor Mike Frazier. City Employees: Josh Smith, Jason Severson, Sue Vater Olsen, Logan Hass. Audience: Dan Pomeroy, Amy Starr, Ben and Traci Hlaban. Moved Bonikowske/Timm to approve the agenda of September 16, 2024. Carried. Moved Roenz/Lehrer to approve the council meeting minutes of August 19, 2024. Carried. Moved Lehrer/Eck to approve of the Bills of Allowance $1,041,223.92. Carried. Audience: Amy Starr – Christmas Trees: Amy said Revitalization Committee and Triangle Park Renovation are looking at doing a Christmas event on Triangle Park. Would create a Christmas Village. Finance: Stabilize shoreline: Moved Eck/Roenz to proceed with to stabilize the shoreline. Discussion: Josh said north shoreline will be stabilized with rock. 75% of cost would be covered by USDA. Sheet piling will be in by dam area. Carried. Improvements: 150th Celebration benches Triangle Park: Moved Bonikowske/Eck to approve 3 benches from 150th Celebration Committee for Triangle Park. Carried. Protection: Chicken ordinance: Moved Roenz/Lehrer to accept changes to Chapter 94-29 Backyard Chickens Ordinance and update fee schedule to include pre inspection for having chickens $25 and renewal $15. Carried. Bicycle ordinance: Moved Roenz/Eck to accept changes to Chapter 100 bicycle ordinance. Carried. Parking ordinance: Moved Roenz/Bonikowske to accept changes to Chapter 289 Vehicles and Traffic Parking Regulations. Carried. Halloween Trick & Treat: Moved Roenz/Brown to have Halloween Trick & Treat on Saturday October 26th from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Carried. Mayor: Mayor Frazier said had a debrief on the events on July 5th and will be meeting with Faulks about repairs for ball fields. DPW: Josh went over his report. Street construction is estimated to be completed on Monday October 7th. Working on pouring concrete for storm inlets. Will be grinding stumps behind City Hall. Had a meeting with DOT about 22/110 project for 2028. Had a meeting in regards to stabilizing shoreline. Park was cleaned up a couple of weeks ago. Been having issues with Lift Station project. Police: Police Chief Jason Severson went over his report. School is back and going well. Officer Schaefer will be done with training end of this month. Signed up training for Standard Response Protocol and Standard reunification Method for school crisis events. Fire: Chief Josh Smith went over his report. Sold all tickets for UTV Raffle for water rescue items. Assisted in High School Rodeo watering. Will be assisting in Homecoming events. Currently at 98 calls for the year. Library: Board rep Alice said everything is going well at library and there are many programs. Clerk: Financial Report: General Fund balance – $273,360.53; Government Pool – $2,540,342.30; Licenses: Moved Eck/Lehrer to approve operator license for Russell Wohlrabe. Carried. Moved Bonikowske/Roenz to approve Temporary Class B Picnic License for Manawa American Legion for Car Show and Pig Roast on Saturday September 28, 2024. Carried. Road closing: Moved Bonikowske/Brown to close 2nd Street to Mill Street/Mill Street to Inn Street by the Manawa Chamber of Commerce for Fall Fest on Saturday October 5, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2 pm. Carried. Bank: Moved Eck/Roenz to remove Brandon Buelow from being a signature at Premier Bank for the City. Carried. CSM: Moved Roenz/Eck to approve Certified Survey Map for 180 and 190 Riverview Drive. Carried. Budget: Moved Roenz/Eck to set 2025 Budget Hearing Monday November 11th at 6pm. Carried. New Business: Committee of the Whole will meet on Monday October 7th to discuss 2025 budget. Moved Brown/Bonikowske to adjourn at 7:03 pm. Carried. Logan Hass, City Clerk Publish Nov. 7, 2024 WNAXLP

BOARD OF EDUCATION CLINTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CLINTONVILLE, WISCONSIN 54929 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION October 14, 2024 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Clintonville Public School District was called to order on October 14, 2024, at 4:46 p.m. in the High School IMC by President Ben Huber. Members Present: Ben Huber, Kris Strauman, Laurie Vollrath, and Klint Barkow. Glen Drew Lundt arrived at 4:48 p.m. Members Excused: Jason Moder and Mark Zachow Administration Present: Troy Kuhn Press Represented: Bert Lehman of Tribune Gazette Others Present: Darrell Hansen, Michael Engel, Mike Mclellan, Polly Elrod, Alex Gloudemans, Ericka Shelton, and Marie Vandenberg. OPEN MEETING STATEMENT: This October 14, 2024 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, moving item VIII E-3 Teacher Contracts/Compensation to closed session. 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 September 23, 2024. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS/ COMMUNICATIONS: None ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Superintendent’s Report : Troy Kuhn presented District updates to the Board of Education. Support Staff Resignation a. Brenda Hoier – Elementary Food Service III (part-time), effective October 8, 2024. Support Staff Resignation – Child Care Center a. Mackenzie Rodenbeck – Lead Teacher 2 (part-time), effective October 7, 2024. Extra-curricular Resignation a. Doug Giannetto – Middle School Wrestling Coach, effective immediately Extra-curricular Hires a. Cole Pinno – Graduation Advisor, effective immediately b. James Mathews – CTE (Career and Tech. Ed) Coordinator, effective immediately Student Council Report: Cienna Kuhn, Student Council President, gave a report on Homecoming week to the Board of Education. ThedaCare On-Site Clinic Presentation: Representatives from ThedaCare At-Work presented information about providing services through an on-site clinic. Recognition: School Supplies and Snacks Donation: The administration informed the Board of Education regarding a $2,000 donation received to be used for school supplies and snacks for the 2nd grade class. Trucker Backer Donation: The administration informed the Board of Education regarding a donation to the Trucker Backer Account in the amount of $250 from Carl and Judy Bruggink. First State Bank Donation: The administration informed the Board of Education regarding a donation of folders from First State Bank to be used by students. Personnel: (The Board may choose to go into Executive Session per section 19.85(1)(c) of Wisconsin Statues to discuss a personnel issue, and then return to open session to take action) Human Resources/Benefits Support: The administration updated the Board of Education regarding current support of Human Resources and Benefits and recommended that the Board consider adding a position to support these areas. Elementary Teacher Compensation: The administration and Board of Education discussed compensating Elementary School teachers for taking in additional students when substitute teachers are not available. Teacher Contracts/Compensation: Moved to closed session. Other: Enrollment Report: The administration presented student enrollment information from the September 20, 2024 Third Friday Pupil Count. Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony: The administration and Board of Education discussed graduation date options for the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony. No action was taken. Clintonville School District Bus Garage: The administration presented information regarding the current conditions of the bus garage. Committee Meetings: The administration and Board of Education discussed meeting dates for the following committees: a. Rec Center Committee b. Child Care Center c. Construction Committee No dates were set during the meeting. POLICY Second Reading of Revisions to Policies: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to approve a second reading of revisions to the following Policies: A. Policy #0164 – Meetings B. Policy #0174.1 – Annual Report C. Policy #2131 – Educational Outcome Goals and Expectations D. Policy #2340 – District-Sponsored Trips E. Policy #3120.04 – Employment of Substitutes F. Policy #3120.08 – Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities G. Policy #3431 – Employee Leaves H. Policy #4120.04 – Employment of Substitutes I. Policy #4162 – RESCIND and replace with Policy #8601 J. Policy #4431 – Employee Leaves K. Policy #5200 – Attendance L. Policy #5330 – Administration of Medication/Emergency Care M. Policy #5430 – Class Rank N. Policy #5460 – Graduation Requirements O. Policy #5505 – Academic Honesty P. Policy #5610 – Suspension and Expulsion Q. Policy #5610.03 – Alternatives to Expulsion and Re-Entry Plans R. Policy #5771 – Search and Seizure S. Policy #6423 – Use of District Credit Cards T. Policy #7540.05 – Assistive Technology and Services U. Policy #7544 – Use of Social Media V. Policy #8395 – Student Mental Health Services W. Policy #8500 – Food Services X. Policy #8510 – Wellness Y. Policy #8531 - Free and Reduced-Price Meals Z. Policy #8540 – Vending Machines AA. Policy #8550 – Competitive Food Sales BB. Policy #8600 – Transportation CC. Policy #8601 – Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Employees that Transport Students. DD. Policy #8640 – RESCIND EE. Policy #8651 – RESCIND FF. Policy #8660 – Transportation by Private Vehicle GG. Policy #8680 – Transportation Services Contracts ITEMS FOR FUTURE STRATEGIC DISCUSSION ANNOUNCEMENTS October 17 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 p.m. ES/MS/HS October 18 No School – Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 a.m. ES/MS/HS October 25 End of 1st Quarter October 28 Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting 6:00 p.m. CHS IMC (Regular Board of Education Meeting to follow) CHS IMC October 31 CPS Family Night 5:30 p.m. CHS November 4 No School – Teacher In-Service November 6 Land Use Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. CHS Cafeteria November 11 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. CHS IMC ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to adjourn to closed session for 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 employee 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, Klint Barkow, Laurie Vollrath, Glen Drew Lundt, and Kris Strauman voting aye. Motion carried and meeting adjourned to closed session at 6:26 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Kris Strauman to return to open session. Roll call vote was taken with Klint Barkow, Laurie Vollrath, Kris Strauman, Glen Drew Lundt, and Ben Huber voting aye. Motion carried and meeting returned to open session at 7:39 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Glen Drew Lundt, seconded by Klint Barkow to adjourn. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. Laurie Vollrath, Board Clerk Publish Nov. 7, 2024 WNAXLP