MINUTES OF THE LAKE HOLCOMBE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
REGULAR MEETING – December 21, 2015
The regular monthly meeting of the Lake Holcombe Board of Education was held on Monday evening, December 21, 2015. The meeting was called to order by the Board President at 7:00 PM. The agenda was posted at the Dairyland State Bank, Holcombe Post Office, and Lake Holcombe School. Corey Grape, Kathy Minot, Joe Stansbury, Sally Meyer Betty Sitler, Mr. Mastin, and Ms. Spletter were present. Mr. Porter was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Minot and seconded by Sitler to approve the November 16, 2015, minutes as printed. Motion carried unanimously.
Public comments & correspondence
None.
Recognitions & commendations
Cross Country received the Lakeland Conference Sportsmanship award. Barb VanDoorn was nominated for the Kohl’s Scholarship. Her nomination is moving on to the state level.
Lisa Spletter provided a health insurance update that incorporates an integrated HRA into the health plan.
Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Mastin provided updates on past and upcoming events, status of the PA and bell system, purchase of blinds for energy and safety purposes. He recognized the following: Barb VanDoorn for the Holiday Marketplace with proceeds to go towards the purchase of classroom document cameras, Melissa Wojcik and Jim Aerts for the holiday programs, Andrea Smith for the elementary Holiday Shoppe, and high school student council for sponsoring the holiday student activities. Lastly, thank you to the following for recent donations: John & Cherissa Ewer for salt valued at $500 and Monarch Paving Company for $1,000.
Jeff Mastin distributed the WASB Board Development Survey Tool to the board members.
The Board received the following policies for the 1st reading: #531.4 – Staff Leaves/Absences & Payouts; #910 – Facilities Planning & Development; #940 Safe & Healthful Facilities; #940.1 – Automatic External Defibrillator; and #941 – Safe & Healthful Facility Procedure. The suggested changes were discussed.
The Board reviewed the following policies for the 2nd reading: #422 – Students Participating in Open Enrollment; #880 – Relations with Community and Governmental Organizations; #881 – Relations with Local Governmental Authorities; & #882 – Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities. There were no questions or comments to the suggested changes.
Motion by Stansbury and seconded by Meyer to approve the student transportation waiver with review from insurance risk management. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Stansbury and seconded by Meyer to approve the following consent items:
· Approve accounts payable payments – A/P checks 43504-43565 totaling $200,823.62 & debit card purchase totaling $705.75
· Approve 2016-2017 school calendar – copy enclosed
· Approve wrestling co-op contract with the Cornell School District – copy enclosed
· Approve 15-16 nursing services contract with the Cadott School District – copy enclosed
· 3rd Reading Policies: #860 – Visitors to the School; #871 – Public Complaints About Curriculum/Instruction Materials; & #872 – Public Complaints About School Personnel – Copies are NOT enclosed as no changes to the recommended changes were made
· Acceptance of gifts/donations – John Ewer (donation of salt, approximate value of $500); Monarch Paving Company ($1,000)
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Grape and seconded by Meyer to convene to closed session as per 19.85(1)(f) of Wisconsin Statutes for the purpose of providing student 7 personnel updates to the Board. Roll call vote, Grape aye, Stansbury aye, Meyer aye, Minot aye, and Sitler aye.
Motion by Stansbury and seconded by Sitler to reconvene to open session. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Agenda Item: Referendum Planning:
· The dollar amount of the referendum was discussed
Upcoming meeting date/s: January 18, 2016.
These minutes are unofficial and subject to amendment until approved at the next regular meeting of the Lake Holcombe Board of Education.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Sally Meyer, Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Betty Sitler
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Corey Grape Kathy Minot
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Sally Meyer Joe Stansbury