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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AUBURNDALE
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011
President Douglas Reding called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. in the District Office Meeting Room in the Elementary School and read the Compliance with the Open Meeting Law and Statutory Notices.
Members present were: Michael Hansen, Douglas Reding, Bob Haupt, Cheri Dimick and Marleen Knutson.
Bob Haupt moved, Michael Hansen seconded, to declare the meeting legal. Motion carried.
Recognition of the Public Who Wish to Comment to the Board. Rocky Bolder inquired about the Tauscher/NFL Grant. Marleen Knutson complimented the band on the sporting events entertainment and thanked the individuals singing the National Anthem. Mrs. Knutson congratulated the winter sports teams on their successful seasons. She congratulated Liz Breu on attaining over 1000 points in basketball, and Ashley Breu on winning the school Geography Bee. Mrs. Knutson stated that Auburndale would be hosting the area spelling bee on February 15. Gwen Altmann inquired on the status of the honors study hall.
Marleen Knutson moved, Bob Haupt seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Cheri Dimick moved, Michael Hansen seconded, to approve the open and closed session minutes from the regular board meeting held on December 15, 2010 and the special board meeting held on December 21, 2010. Motion carried.
Michael Hansen moved, Bob Haupt seconded, to approve the open session minutes from the regular board meeting held on December 15, 2010 and the open and closed session minutes from the special board meeting held on December 21, 2010. Motion carried.
Michael Hansen moved, Cheri Dimick seconded, to approve adding the notes from legal counsel as an attachment to the closed session minutes of the special board meeting of November 17, 2010. Motion carried.
Treasurer Cheri Dimick reported on the Finance Committee meeting. Cheri Dimick moved, Bob Haupt seconded, to approve the additional December and January vendor checks #1331-1346, #3140-3150, #57740-57945, payroll checks #37827-37874 and direct deposits #900028641-900028872 in the amount of $1,007,559.22. Motion carried.
Correspondence – None.
Marleen Knutson moved, Michael Hansen seconded, to accept the anonymous donation of $4,000.00 to the Auburndale Community Scholarship Foundation. Motion carried.
Marleen Knutson moved, Bob Haupt seconded, to accept, with letters of gratitude, the donation of $5,000.00 from Mark Tauscher and the matching donation of $5,000.00 from NFL Player Match Fund for the high school football program. Motion carried.
Marleen Knutson moved, Michael Hansen seconded, to approve the overnight band student field trip with adequate chaperones to Chicago on June 10 and 11, 2011. Motion carried.
President Reding recapped the concerns from the January 20, 2011 listening session. A notification system to parents will be a top priority. Other area school districts will be contacted to find out what works well for them. Volunteer use at both schools was discussed.
Charles Payant reported on the Safety Committee meeting held on January 21, 2011. More drills for the students, developing a waiting area for parents during an emergency and communication were discussed. A link with Safety Committee news will be added to the district website.
Michael Hansen moved, Bob Haupt seconded, to approve AFS Intercultural Programs USA as a placement organization for foreign exchange students. Motion carried.
Marleen Knutson moved, Cheri Dimick seconded, to accept, with a letter of gratitude, the resignation from Mike Morgan as Head Track Coach. Motion carried.
Michael Hansen moved, Marleen Knutson seconded, to approve the following spring coaching contracts: Beth Richardson, Co-Head Softball; Kelly Strupp, Co-Head Softball; Richard Bolder, Assistant Baseball; Chad Vanderwyst and Corey Manlick, Assistant Senior High Track; and Jennifer Ziong, Junior High Track. Motion carried.
Michael Hansen moved, Cheri Dimick seconded, to approve a limited term contract for second semester for Ben Corcoran, Kindergarten Instructor. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed the 2011 WASB Resolutions for the Joint Education Convention.
District Administrator Gerald Eichman, Finance Director Charles Payant, Elementary Principal Andrew Place, Middle/Senior High School Principal James Meyer shared informational reports with the Board.
Available dates for future meetings were discussed.
Michael Hansen moved, Marleen Knutson seconded, to adjourn into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to consider performance evaluation of and continued employment of administrative staff. Motion carried.
Michael Hansen moved, Bob Haupt seconded, to reconvene into open session. Motion carried.
Marleen Knutson moved, Michael Hansen seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m. Motion carried.
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