<p> Tripoli Community School District Regular School Board Meeting Monday, October 17, 2016 5:30 p.m. – Community Room</p><p>Board President Scott Danner called the School Board meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. with the following members present: Laurie Buhrow, Donna Hereid, and Ally Mueller, Heather Bremer-Miller. Also present were Troy Heller, Tracie Fette, Karen Neuendorf, Sarah Figanbaum, Mercedes Miller and Amanda Moenk (Tripoli Leader), Tracey Toenjes and Pam Seehase.</p><p>Motion by, Buhrow seconded by Bremer-Miller, to approve the consent agenda as presented as follows: (1) approval of the agenda (2) approval of the September 19, 2016 regular monthly School Board minutes and Work Session October 5, 2016 minutes (3) approval of the monthly financial reports; (4) approval of the monthly bills; and (5) no personnel recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. </p><p>Mr. Danner asked those in attendance if there were any additional communications or visitors other than related to agenda items, Mrs. Neuendorf, High School Principal explained that she has chosen three Student School Board Members through an application process. She then introduced Jennifer Stumme as one of the three Student School Board Members and informed the board that Erin Moeller and Claire Biermann will be joining the meeting when their practice is over. </p><p>Mrs. Toenjes and Mrs. Seehase then presented a handout and video TLC at Tripoli: What We’re Doing and How That Looks:  Shannon Wurzer - Professional Development and Curriculum Coordinator - Organize professional development for Tripoli teachers, Research and share best practices and new technology, Become familiar with current curriculum K-12, Keep current with DE updates that affect our district, and Support observations of Model Classrooms  Jennie Cheever – Instructional Coach - Support teachers individually or in small groups through Student- Centered Coaching, Collaborate with teachers when establishing goals for students, Analyze data with teachers to make decisions for student learning, Arrange for observation of Model Classrooms and guide reflection, and Research and share best practices  Ray Carlson, Paula Carlson, Pam Seehase, Tracey Toenjes – Model Teachers Classrooms are open for observation, Reflect on lessons with those who observed, Record and share lessons for you and your student teacher (or mentor/mentees) to watch and discuss, Sharing instructional ideas, and Lead AIW groups and Model practices for those who want to observe: instruction, assessment, planning and management</p><p>Mr. Heller then reviewed the Open Enrollment (In and Out) report and the Certified Enrollment, which will be certified on Thursday, the 13th. He also provided a five-year prediction of our enrollment. It appears that we are going to be around 15 students down for the current school year. To date we show that 43 (out) and 14 (in) will be our ending number. Monday, October 17, is the absolute final count day.</p><p>Mr. Heller then reviewed ideas for Superintendent Goals for the 2016-17 school year. Community - wanting to be challenged but also realistic on the goals with being shared 50/50, please note that I will be unable to attend all events. Academic - tying the Elementary and MS/HS Principal Goals to the academic goal shows one team with the same goals. Budget - Mrs. Fette and I are working on the line item budget and reviewing the 5 year plan, I would be comfortable with a $700,000 unspent balance and 9 percent solvency ratio. Options for the Board Goals for 2016- 17 school year was discussed. It was decided that November board meeting the finalization of the Superintendent Goals and Board Goals would be presented. Mrs. Figanbaum gave her Principal’s Report: 1. Club Choice will be in tomorrow 2. Fire Assembly 3. Honoring 3-5 grade Poster Winners with a Fire Truck Ride</p><p>Mrs. Neuendorf gave her Principal’s Report: 1. PBIS – Positive Accountable Teachable Honorable (this is a change to align more with what they are taught in the elementary. 2. EWALU is October 26-28th 3. Community Service Day is Friday, October 28th 4. Tripoli is hosting 2 Regional Volleyball Tournaments – 10/24/16 & 10/27/16</p><p>A motion by Mueller, seconded by Hereid, to approve the 2016-2017 School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Figanbaum, Mrs. Neuendorf, and Mr. Heller are meeting with this group on November 3 at 6:00 p.m.</p><p>A motion by Buhrow, seconded by Mueller, to review (1st and 2nd readings) and approve Board Policies 402.2, 501.16, 502.6, 503.1, 505.4, 505.8, 507.9, and 507.9R1. Motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Mr. Heller gave his Superintendent’s Report: a. IASB (there are four Board Members registered) November 16, leaving @ 1:30. b. Community Club Meeting – November 28 (part of the Superintendent Goal) c. Foundation – Heather Bremer-Miller explained that she and Holly Johnson are going to meet with Mike Young on November 1, 2016 to establish the steps necessary to create and formulate. d. Line item – continue to work with Mrs. Fette to reduce the line items to the established tipping point. e. Early Retirement – postpone f. PPEL Pamphlet – please review for edits g. Pamphlet (Conference) - table h. IGHSAU – was voted to the Board meetings in November, February and June i. Operational Shared Monies j. Sound System – Going to request that Mr. Sneiderman update next month k. Fob System – this is part of our Capital Projects monies.</p><p>The next regular Board Meeting will be November 21, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room.</p><p>Motion by Mueller, seconded by Hereid to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.</p><p>______Scott Danner Tracie Fette Board President Business Manager/Board Secretary</p>