FRIESS LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Towns of Richfield and Erin
MINUTES
March 25, 2013
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
Tony Kellicut, Treasurer
I. The regular meeting of the School Board of the Friess Lake School District was called to order by Board President Ellen Duhamel at 6:00 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.
II. Roll call was taken. A quorum was verified. John Engstrom and Denise Howe were also present. Others present, see attached.
III. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
IV. Student/Staff Presentations
A. Brendan Anderson, 8th grader, performed a musical number on the trumpet. He placed “Star First Place” at a recent Solos & Ensembles competition. “Star” first place means he will move on to the state competition later in April. Brendan was accepted into the HUHS Symphonic band in the fall as a freshman. This band is usually for 10th through 12th graders.
V. Open Forum
A. One resident was present for the Open Forum. The Board allowed her to ask her questions regarding school security. The Board was able to give her a thorough update on security measures and communications that have been put in place since she last attended a meeting and she expressed her satisfaction in the progress that is being made.
VI. Recognition, Appreciation, Awards
A. John Engstrom congratulated the students who performed at the Solos & Ensembles competition recently. He reported that our students did exceptionally well and named numerous students who received high accolades in their areas.
B. John Engstrom thanked Krista Kregel, the Turner Family and all of the many parents and volunteers who made the 8th grade spaghetti dinner a success.
C. John Engstrom thanked Kathy Nelson for leading the most recent late start professional development program which focused on continuing literacy teaching and assessment development.
D. John Engstrom thanked Krisi Harwood and Deb Thomsen for their work on the 2013-2014 School Schedule.
E. John Engstrom congratulated Jerry Hoefs and his chess team who took 1st place in the recent tournament in Hartford.
F. John Engstrom thanked FLAG for hosting another successful Rummage Sale fundraiser which raised about $1,700.00.
VII. Group Reports
A. It was reported that FLAG recently held their Rummage Sale fundraiser.
B. It was reported that a meeting will be held in late April to discuss the merging of FLAG and the Athletic Committee.
VIII. Approval of Minutes
A. Tom Wolff made a motion to approve the February 20, 2013 Regular School Board meeting minutes as presented, Tony Kellicut 2nd; Motion carried unanimously.
IX. Approval of Financial Reports and Bills Payable
A. Jennifer Setterlun made a motion to approve the February 28, 2013 Financial Reports as presented, Tony Kellicut 2nd; Motion carried unanimously.
B. Denise Howe reported that early enrollment projections for 2013-2014 are down. She further reported that with the help of the declining enrollment exemption and the hold harmless exemption, the District’s revenue limit should still slightly increase due to the increase in per pupil allowable. However, with the building debt now paid off in full, the overall tax levy is projected to go down since there will no longer be a debt service levy added onto the General Operations Levy.
- Student Achievement Reports and Updates
A. Enrollment Report
- The 2012-2013 projected enrollment was reported as follows:
Preschool Speech - 1 EC-0 4K-18 5K-12 1-25 2-21 3-22 4-25 5-33
6-33 7-33 8-42 Total: 265
- With changes at several grade levels, the March, 2013 class count is up by 2 students from the prior month.
- John Engstrom reported that the Second Trimester Honor Roll reflected 52% of middle school students overall.
- John Engstrom reported that there will be a Child Development screening held on April 16, 2013.
- John Engstrom reported that Open Enrollment applications are due April 30, 2013.
- John Engstrom reported that discussion continues regarding K-8 and K-12 systems in the districts near Friess Lake.
- John Engstrom reported that two sessions of summer school were planned for this summer and that families have been slow to register so far.
- John Engstrom reported that 4K/5K registration for 2013-2014 is so far 15 at 4K and 20 at 5K.
- John Engstrom discussed a couple of minor changes in the 2013-2014 School Schedule.
- John Engstrom discussed his desire to obtain a “Makers” grant for materials for a new class at the middle school level.
- Personnel Items
- John Engstrom and the Board discussed that there would be no layoffs needed for 2013-2014 due to a teacher retirement.
XII. Board Reports and Updates
A. General Board Communications
1. It was discussed that the Board will again host a Staff Appreciation Dinner on Monday, May 6th to kick off Teacher Appreciation week.
2. It was discussed that FLAG may be doing some things for staff during Teacher Appreciation week as well. It was further discussed that a retirement party would be planned.
B. Board President’s Report – Ellen Duhamel
1. There was not a president’s report at this time.
C. Clerk’s Report – Jennifer Setterlun
1. Jennifer Setterlun reported that the Spring School Board election will be held on April 2, 2013. Tom Wolff and John Tennessen are on the ballot running for the two positions. The individual with the highest votes would receive a 3 year term and the individual with the lower votes would receive a 1 year term.
2. Kathy Tennessen and Laura Bartelt will be serving on the Canvas Committee with Jennifer Setterlun.
3. The Canvas of Election results will be held on Monday, April 8th, 2013.
D. School Marketing/Visioning
1. It was reported that Friess Lake School District now has a Facebook page. It will be used to provide information about upcoming events as well as student accomplishments.
2. It was reported that the school Marketing Flyer has been updated and will be mailed to residents shortly.
F. The Board did not discuss their book study this month.
XIII. Building and Grounds Reports and Updates
A. An update on school security equipment, monitoring and communications was planned at this point in the agenda. However, everything was covered thoroughly during the Open Forum earlier in the meeting. No one new came into the meeting since that time so it was not repeated.
XIV. Policies
A. There were no policies discussed at this time.
XV. Future Agenda Items
A. The Board discussed future agenda items such as: continued discussion on School Safety and 2013-2014 preliminary budget planning.
B. The next regular School Board meeting was previously scheduled for April 29, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. and the May meeting was previously scheduled for May 20, 2013 at 5:00 P.M.
XVI. At 7:30 P.M., Tom Wolff made a motion to adjourn, Jennifer Setterlun 2nd; Motion carried unanimously.
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Ellen Duhamel, President Jennifer Setterlun, Clerk
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