by Marleen Knutson, Clerk

President Douglas Reding called the meeting to order at 7:00 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.

Michael Hansen moved, Bob Haupt seconded, to declare the meeting legal. Motion carried

Recognition of the Public Who Wish to Comment to the Board. Marleen Knutson commented that the driveway and parking lot project at the high school is nearing completion and that both buildings are ready and anxious for students to begin the next school year.

Michael Hansen moved, Cheri Dimick seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Bob Haupt moved, Cheri Dimick seconded, to approve the open and closed session minutes from the regular board meeting held on July 21, 2010 and the special board meeting held on July 27, 2010. Motion carried.

Treasurer Cheri Dimick reported on the Finance Committee meeting. Cheri Dimick moved, Michael Hansen seconded, to approve the additional July and August vendor checks #1268-1283, #3054-3055, #56773-56915, debt payment check #1106, payroll checks #37637-37641 and direct deposits #900027501-900027731 in the amount of $950,143.90. Motion carried.

Correspondence – A thank you note was read from Jacob Dorshorst. FFA Advisor Gwen Altmann notified the district about the FFA Chapter Silver National Award.

Focus on Schools – Middle/Senior High School Principal and Special Education Director Diane Hatfield updated the Board on the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Program. PBIS is a proactive approach to school-wide discipline. By tracking discipline referrals during the last school year, behaviors were identified that need to be addressed. The program focuses on teaching positive behaviors to our students and respect for self, others and property.

Michael Hansen moved, Bob Haupt seconded, to approve the overnight stay for the varsity volleyball team at the Green Bay volleyball tournament. Motion carried.

Cheri Dimick moved, Bob Haupt seconded, to approve the 66.03.01 Cooperative Agreement with Wisconsin Rapids School District for three students for virtual program attendance. Motion carried.

Marleen Knutson moved, Michael Hansen seconded, to approve the agreement with Ministry Home Health for nursing services for the 2010-11 school year. Motion carried.

Michael Hansen moved, Cheri Dimick seconded, to approve the Middle School and Senior High School student handbooks with the recommendation for changes as discussed. Motion carried.

Marleen Knutson moved, Bob Haupt seconded, to approve the Middle/Senior High School staff handbook. Motion carried

The Board reviewed the recommendations from the Buildings and Grounds Committee regarding the Thorpe Athletic Complex monument.

A discussion was held regarding the use of the Exxon Stock dividends.

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, Bob Haupt seconded, to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c)(e) for an update on 2009-11 master contract negotiations with the AEA and to consider a limited term school counselor contract for Michael Paul and 1985(1)(e)(g) to review legal advice, conduct further deliberations and take action on pending grievances filed by the AEA. Motion carried.

Bob Haupt moved, Michael Hansen seconded, to reconvene to open session. Motion carried.

Bob Haupt moved, Michael Hansen seconded, to approve a limited term contract for Michael Paul. Motion carried.

Michael Hansen moved, Bob Haupt seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.  Motion carried.