<p> FRIESS LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Towns of Richfield and Erin</p><p>MINUTES</p><p>August 27, 2009 Regular School Board Meeting</p><p>MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Wolff, President STAFF PRESENT: John Engstrom, District Administrator Brian Rick, Vice-President Denise Howe, Business Manager Jennifer Setterlun, Clerk Paul Amberg, Treasurer Ellen Duhamel, Member at Large</p><p>I. The regular meeting of the School Board of the Friess Lake School District was called to order by Board President, Tom Wolff, at 5:00 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. </p><p>II. Roll call was taken. A quorum was verified. Also present, see attached. </p><p>III. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Denise Howe. </p><p>IV. No one was present for the Open Forum </p><p>V. Recognition, Appreciation, Awards A. John Engstrom thanked the custodial and maintenance staff for all of their work getting the building ready for the start of a new school year. B. John Engstrom thanked Mary Seymour and Debbie Heppe for taking care of the operational tasks and orders necessary to be prepared for the new year even under reduced hours. C. John Engstrom thanked Denise Howe for getting through another audit smoothly. D. John Engstrom thanked Krisi Harwood, Jim Baughman and Mary Seymour for their work getting Skyward Family Access and the new grading system ready to go especially since the transition and steps involved turned out to be more work than was originally thought. E. Brian Rick announced that he was pleased to hear some positive feedback recently from parents that are happy with their choice to open enroll at Friess Lake School. </p><p>VI. Group Reports A. No one from the Friess Lake Athletic Committee was present to report. Paul Amberg mentioned that September 4, 2009 is the deadline for people to sign up for the golf outing fundraiser and requested that the deadline be put on the LED sign. B. No one from FLAG was present to report. Jennifer Setterlun mentioned that Nancy Baumhardt has been instrumental in planning some fun activities for the Fall Family Fun Fest. </p><p>VII. Approval of Minutes A. Ellen Duhamel made a motion to approve the July 16, 2009 Regular School Board meeting minutes as presented, Jennifer Setterlun 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. </p><p>VIII. Approval of Financial Reports and Bills Payable A. Ellen Duhamel made a motion to approve the July 31, 2009 Financial Reports as presented, Brian Rick 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. B. Paul Amberg made a motion to authorize temporary borrowing in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, issuance of tax and revenue anticipation promissory notes and to participate in the Wisconsin School Districts Cash Flow Administration Program as presented, Ellen Duhamel 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. (See attached) C. Ellen Duhamel made a motion to approve the changes to the existing health insurance plan with WPS effective as of the October 1, 2009 renewal as presented, Jennifer Setterlun 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. </p><p>IX. Student Achievement Reports and Updates A. The 2009-2010 enrollment as of August 25, 2009 is projected as follows: Preschool Speech - 0 EC-2 K-25 1-24 2-34 3-28 4-36 5-42 6-34 7-38 8-36 Total: 299 B. John Engstrom reported that he attended the HUHS Data Retreat and that he is impressed with the efforts they are making to ensure that students are successful. </p><p>H: Denise/082709 Regular School Board meeting minutes 1 C. John Engstrom reviewed some of the middle school exploratory options including two new classes available as of 2009- 2010, Digital Media and Problem Based Learning. </p><p>X. Personnel Items A. Brian Rick made a motion to accept the resignation of Cora Boucher, teacher, as presented, Paul Amberg 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. B. Jennifer Setterlun made a motion to approve the FTE increase of Leah Knop, part time special education teacher, from 56% FTE to 75% FTE as of the 2009-2010 school year as presented, Ellen Duhamel 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. C. Denise Howe reported that interviews for a part time night custodian are taking place this week. D. Paul Amberg made a motion to approve the 2009-2010 Purchased Service Agreement with Michael Lackas as presented, Brian Rick 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. </p><p>XI. Board Reports and Updates A. General Board Communications a. There were no general communications at this time. B. Board Presidents Report – Tom Wolff a. Tom Wolff discussed his concerns regarding pandemic issues related to the operation of schools. b. Tom Wolff passed a Board Salary Report for their review. c. Tom Wolff reported that the Fall Regional Meeting will be held on October 22, 2009. C. Welcome Back Luncheon a. The Board discussed individual responsibilities for the Welcome Back Luncheon.</p><p>XII. Buildings and Grounds Reports and Updates A. John Engstrom reviewed the Buildings and Grounds Update that was prepared by Jim Kruk. Preparations for the upcoming school year were discussed such as: cleaning and waxing floors, installation of new lighting fixtures, filling of parking lot cracks, and the installation of a Smart Board in kindergarten. B. John Engstrom informed the Board that all of the entrance doors, except the main entrance, have been rekeyed as per the Board’s request. He further reported that the main front entrance doors will be rekeyed once all staff have checked out their new key. C. John Engstrom and the Board discussed the possibility of having an Outdoor Classroom policy or to adopt a policy concerning the prairie. Ellen Duhamel made a motion to officially designate the (established area) as a School Prairie. The area is to be preserved and maintained as a School Prairie. Paul Amberg 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. </p><p>XIII. Policies A. The Board discussed revisions to the following policies: 433: Assignment of Students to Classes, 433 (Exhibit A): Request for Transfer from Assigned Classroom, 433 (Exhibit B): Request for Specific Teacher or Class Prior to Assignment, 433 (Rule): Guidelines for Assignment of Students to Classes and 433.1: Kindergarten: Full and Part Time Programs. </p><p>XIV. Future Agenda Items A. The Board discussed future agenda items such as: a Land Trust, Cash Flow Borrowing and the hiring of part time custodial employees. The Annual meeting was previously scheduled for September 17, 2009 at 5:30 P.M. with the Regular Meeting to follow. </p><p>XV. At 7:26 P.M., Jennifer Setterlun made a motion to adjourn into Executive Session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1) (e), Brian Rick 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. A quorum was verified. All Board members were present. John Engstrom and Denise Howe were also present. </p><p>XVI. At 7:52 P.M., Paul Amberg made a motion to reconvene in Open Session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(2), Brian Rick 2nd; Motion carried unanimously.</p><p>XVII. At 7:53 P.M., Jennifer Setterlun made a motion to adjourn, Paul Amberg 2nd; Motion carried unanimously. </p><p>______Tom Wolff, President Jennifer Setterlun, Clerk </p><p>H: Denise/082709 Regular School Board meeting minutes 2</p>