MINUTES - REGULAR BOARD MEETING JANUARY 19, 2009

 

         The regular meeting of the Reedsville Board of Education was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Board –President Karen Nienhaus. Present:  Board Members – Todd Cavanaugh (arrived 7:18), Dean Fischer, Connie Gilson, Andrew Maertz, and Karen Nienhaus. Administrative Team Members -– Robert Scrivner, Tony Butturini, and Pat Popp, and Lisa Sromek; Others –  John Ebert, Kim Bremer (Media), Sue Punt, Alex Brick, and Jordan Butturini.

 

Mr. Scrivner announced that proper legal notice of the meeting had been given.

Board President Karen Nienhaus led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

 

I.       Opening

         A.      Minutes of the Previous Meetings

Motion by Dean Fischer, seconded by Todd Cavanaugh to approve the minutes of the December 22, 2008 regular meeting.  Motion carried.

 

II.     Focus On Learning

Jordan Butturini reported on Independent Study creating DVD to promote the school. Excellent opportunity for students.

 

III.     Public Input

                   None

 

IV.    Reports

         A.                District Administrator          

                   Mr. Robert Scrivner reported as follows:  1. Credit approval request from Ron Prochnow for 1 credit

                    at Marian.  2. Seminar on Feb 2nd at 7:00 with Chilton hosting.   3. School Board Convention. 4.

                    Legislative report.

 

        B.        High School Principal

                    Mr. Tony Butturini reported as follows:  1. Snowball – Feb 14th.  2.Career Expo –Great job to the

                    sophomore class on excellent behavior.  3. Canned food drive – over 1000 items collected for the

                    local food pantry.  Pennies for Patients.  4. Financial aide meeting.  Thank you to Jamie Brown and

                    Kathy Buchner from UW Milwaukee presenting.  

      

       C.         Elem/MS Principal

                    Mr. Pat Popp reported as follows: 1. Thank you from PatrickÕs Patches of Holy Family Parish of

                    Reedsville and Brillion, Faith Lutheran Church of Valders, and Taus Livewires 4-H for generous

                    contributions to our families during the holiday season.   2.  Grade Advancement.  3. MS Wrestling

                    starts 1-19-2009. 4. Middle school boys basketball – Thank you to Jacob Nate, Tyler Zahn, and

                    Adam Boeder.  5.  Youth girls basketball – Thank you to John Kugle for stepping up.  Open gyms

                    on Sundays.  

 

D.          School Psychologist/ Supervisor of Special Education

Ms. Lisa Sromek reported that the High School WILL class will take a class trip to Washington D.C. on May 4-8.  She also discussed EC screening and Birth to 3.  

        

       E.         Board Members

                    Andrew Maertz attended the Honors Band in Brillion and said it was very good.

                    Connie Gilson commented on Public Records. – Comments on data driven districts such as Chilton

                    per School News, monthly issue.

                                    

V.   Old Business

             None

 

VI.   New Business

        A.      Information: Notice of School Board Election

                     Incumbents:  Dean Fischer and Connie Gilson

                                       2008-2009  Election Timetable               

                     February 17 – Spring Primary

                     April 7 – Spring Election

                      

B.       Discussion – Conference Passes

                Discussion held on rates for older adults- all conference – not just Reedsville. Mr. Butturini will bring it

                 up at a Principal meeting .

  

      C.       Discussion / Action – Policies

                 Could we start putting on website?  Mr. Scrivner and Mr. Butturini will talk to Mr. Jaszewski.

 

D.        Discussion / Action – REA Negotiation Request

Motion by Dean Fischer, seconded by Andrew Maertz to approve the REA Negotiations request. Motion carried.

 

E.        Discussion / Action – Approval of  2007-2008 Audit

Motion by Connie Gilson, seconded by Todd Cavanaugh to approve the 2007-2008 Audit report.

Motion carried.

 

F.        Discussion / Action – Building Committee Update

Lively discussion – Building committee meeting again on January 28, 2009 at 7:00.

 

G.       Discussion – Referendum to Exceed Revenue Limit

               Discussion held.

             

      H.      Payment of Bills

                Motion by Todd Cavanaugh, seconded by Andrew Maertz to approve payment of bills, except

                numbers  52622/52636. Motion carried.

                Motion by Dean Fischer, seconded by Andrew Maertz to approve payment of bills, numbers

                52622/52636. Motion carried. Karen Nienhaus abstained.

       

VII             Adjournment

               Motion by Dean Fischer, seconded by Connie Gilson to adjourn.  Motion carried. 

               Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Connie Gilson, Clerk