MINUTES - REGULAR BOARD MEETING - November 20, 2017


The regular meeting of the Reedsville Board of education was called to order at 6:30 PM by Board President Andrew Maertz.  Present:  Board members - Andrew Maertz, Vicki Petska, Rick Hein, Todd Schneider and Carie Boldt.  Administrative team members - Tony Butturini, Michael Nate, Joe Cook and Ryan McCulley.  Others - Monika Behnke, Mike Winrich, Myron Genrich, Kelly Stencil, Becky O’Leary, and Amy Hein.      


Mr. Andrew Maertz called the meeting to order at 6:30 and announced that proper legal notice of the meeting had been given.

1. Opening
   1. Pledge of Allegiance led by President Andrew Maertz
   2. Motion to approve agenda with the addition of discussion/action item I.  Middle School Leadership activity account made by Vicki Petska, seconded by Todd Schneider.
1. Public Input - none
2. Discussion items
   1. Employment announcements - Resignation of Gina Meshak (JV1 volleyball coach), Lindsay Boeckman (Special Ed aide).  Approval of Leslie Mendoza (Special Ed aide).
   2. Lego League presentation
   3. Elementary chiller replacement information
   4. Information: Notice of School Board Election
        Incumbent: Vicki Petska
                        Rick Hein
                        2017-2018 Election Timetable
        November 28 - Deadline for publication of notice
        December 22 - Deadline for filing incumbent notice of non-candidacy
        January 2 - Deadline for filing declaration of candidacy
        January 9 - Deadline for verification of declarations of candidacy
        February 20 - Spring Primary
        April 3 - Spring Election
        April 23 - School Board member take office


1. Discussion/Action Items
   1. Motion to accept payment of bills made by Carie Boldt, seconded by Rick Hein. All ayes.  Motion carried.
   2. Motion to approve minutes from the October 30 regular meeting and closed session made by Carie Boldt and seconded by Todd Schneider.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   3. Motion to accept the 2018-19 school calendar made by Rick Hein, seconded by Vicki Petska.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   4. Motion to approve teacher handbook made by Carie Boldt, seconded by Rick Hein.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   5. Motion to approve Special Education policies 2462 and 2463 made by Rick Hein and seconded by Vicki Petska.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   6. Motion to approve a salary increase for the Director of Building and Grounds made by Todd Schneider and seconded by Carie Boldt.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   7. Motion to approve the parent transportation contracts made by Vicki Petska and seconded by Rick Hein.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   8. Motion to approve Aaron Fredrick as head football coach, Kris Hanson as head volleyball coach, and Shawn Eckstein as head cross country coach made by Carie Boldt, seconded by Todd Schneider.  All ayes.  Motion carried.
   9. Motion to approve a middle school Leadership activity account made by Rick Hein, seconded by Carie Boldt.  All ayes.  Motion approved.
1. Reports
   1. District Administrator/High School Principal-1. Long range capital plan  2. Baird meeting  3. 2018-19 school calendar  4. Thank yous  5. WASB convention  6. 2017 referenda results  7. December meeting time changed to 5:30 because of middle school winter concert 
   2. Elementary/Middle School Principal-1. Enrollment  2. Veteran’s Day  3. MS Leadership Group  4. Honor’s Band  5. Lego League  6. Service projects  7. PT Conferences 
   3. Director of Special Education-1. SE OE enrollment revision  2. Independent education evaluation  3. Maintenance of Effort  4. Staffing update 
   4. Dean of Students/Athletic Director-1. End of Term 1 & Honor Roll  2. Fall Sports awards 
   5. Board Members -1. Todd Schneider commented on great things happening in the schools  2. Vicki Petska likes what Ryan is doing with the Panther Sports Complex  3. Andrew provided a limo ride for the students going to Singing In Wisconsin.  He also attended a tour of Skyward while at the WASB regional meeting.  
1. Adjourn into Closed Session at 7:40 PM.  According to SS 19.85 (1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.  (staffing). The Reedsville Board of Education reserves the right to return to open session.  Motion made by Carie Boldt, seconded by Todd Schneider.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  
2. Motion made by Rick Hein and seconded by Carie Boldt to adjourn at 8:17 PM.  All ayes.  Motion carried.


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                                                                 Vicki Petska, Clerk