FRIESS LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Towns of Richfield and Erin

MINUTES

July 21, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT: Ellen Duhamel, President STAFF PRESENT: John Engstrom, District Administrator Tom Wolff, Vice-President Denise Howe, Business Manager Jennifer Setterlun, Clerk John Tennessen, Member at Large

I. The regular meeting of the School Board of the Friess Lake School District was called to order by Board President Ellen Duhamel at 5:32 P.M. The meeting was posted at Friess Lake School, Richfield Town Hall, Erin Town Hall, Hartford Times Press, WTKM Radio Station, and the Journal/Sentinel-Cedarburg Office.

II. Roll call was taken. A quorum was verified. Tony Kellicut was excused. John Engstrom and Denise Howe were also present.

III. Tom Wolff led the Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Open Forum A. There was no one present for Open Forum.

V. Recognition, Appreciation, Awards A. John Engstrom thanked the staff members who met a few times over the summer to discuss a new student behavior model led by Deb Thomsen that will be introduced in the 2014-2015 school year. B. John Engstrom thanked the many teachers who attended the Literacy Team meeting this summer. C. John Engstrom thanked Kristine Roznowski for another successful KinderCollege this past week.

VI. Presentations A. There were no presentations at this time.

VII. Approval of Minutes A. Jennifer Setterlun made a motion to approve the June 23, 2014 Regular School Board meeting minutes as presented, John Tennessen 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. B. Tom Wolff made a motion to approve the June 23, 2014 Executive Session minutes as presented, Jennifer Setterlun 2nd; Motion carried unanimously.

VIII. Approval of Financial Reports and Bills Payable A. Tom Wolff made a motion to approve the preliminary June 30, 2014 Financial Reports as presented, John Tennessen 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. B. John Tennessen made a motion to authorize the temporary borrowing in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00, issuance of tax and revenue anticipation promissory notes and participation in the Wisconsin School Districts Cash Flow Administration program as presented, Jennifer Setterlun 2md; Motion carried unanimously.

IX. Student Achievement Reports and Updates A. Enrollment Report 1. The 2014-2015 Projected Enrollment as of July 14, 2014 was reported as follows: Preschool Speech - 3 EC-0 4K-11 5K-18 1-21 2-13 3-25 4-20 5-21 6-20 7-33 8-33 Total: 218 2. John Engstrom reported that Open Enrollment information will be reported at the next regular meeting. 3. John Engstrom reported that there are quite a few specialized groups of staff going to staff development events over the summer. 4. John Engstrom and the School Board discussed modifications to the Student Handbook regarding revealing clothing such as yoga pants.

H: Denise/072114 Regular School Board meeting minutes 1 X. Personnel Items A. Tom Wolff made a motion to approve the hiring of Corie Zenner as the new part time 4K teacher as of the 2014-2015 school year as presented, Jennifer Setterlun 2nd; Motion carried unanimously.

XI. Board Reports and Updates A. General Board Communications 1. There were no general Board communications at this time. B. Board President’s Report – Ellen Duhamel 1. There was not a Board President’s Report at this time. C. The date for the Annual Meeting was confirmed for September 18, 2014 at 6:30 P.M. with the regular meeting to follow. D. John Engstrom and the Board confirmed that the Board Retreat would be held on August 25, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. prior to the regular meeting to discuss Board operating norms and vision.

XII. Building and Grounds Reports and Updates A. There was not an official report at this time. However, Jennifer Setterlun requested that administration look into the cost of a rubberized base for the playground as a possible alternative to adding playground mulch each year to the budget.

XIII. Policies A. There were no policies discussed this month.

XIV. Future Agenda Items A. The Board discussed future agenda items such as looking into a rubberized base for the playground. B. The next regular School Board meeting was previously scheduled for August 25, 2014 at 5:30 P.M. following the Board Retreat that day at 4:00 P.M.

XV. At 6:24 P.M., Tom Wolff made a motion to adjourn, Jennifer Setterlun 2nd; Motion carried unanimously.

______Ellen Duhamel, President

______Jennifer Setterlun, Clerk

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