REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

MARCH 14, 2016

(Noticed: Lake Mills Leader, March 10, 2016)

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Lake Mills Area School District was held in the High School Library. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Richard Mason. Board members present were Dawn Delaney, Rachael, Davies, Robert Dimperio, Donna Thomas, and Richard Mason, and Student Board Member Chase Scheel. Also present were District Administrator, Dean Sanders, Andrew Dyb, Amanda Thompson, Pam Streich, Jamie Syvrud, and Jennifer Nicholson.

President Richard Mason verified the proper meeting notice.

Robert Dimperio moved and Dawn Delaney seconded that the Agenda be approved as printed. Motion passed unanimously.

Robert Dimperio moved and Dawn Delaney seconded that the Board move into executive session at 6:31 p.m. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Robert Dimperio moved and Rachael Davies seconded that the Board move into open session at 6:50 p.m. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Robert Dimperio moved and Rachael Davies seconded to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2016 Regular Meeting, February 10, 2016 Special and Executive Session Meeting, February 15, 2016 Special Meeting, February 17, 2016 Special and Executive Session Meeting, February 18, 2016 Special and Executive Session Meeting, and February 29, 2016 Special and Executive Session Meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

Rachael Davies moved and Dawn Delaney seconded to approve the vouchers and invoices in the amount of $2,711,048.80 for the month of February, 2016 and the Treasurer’s Report for February, 2016. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Administrative reports were given by Pam Streich, Jennifer Nicholson, Jamie Syvrud and Amanda Thompson.

Cindy Sandberg presented awards to our students who have participated in the Youth Apprenticeship this year.

Andrew Dyb updated the Board on budget, line of credit resolution, and insurance.

Theresa Lehman and Greg Douglas from Miron Construction, Inc., gave a presentation on the new Elementary School.

There was discussion on the South Side District Owned Land that the City of Lake Mills is interested in purchasing.

Dean Sanders mentioned there will be a reorganizational meeting on April 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. CAPE would also like to have an open forum after this reorganizational meeting.

There was discussion on administrative office personnel and Dean Sanders updated the Board on conference realignment and OPEB.

Chase Scheel updated the Board on the Spring Play, Solo and Ensemble, Music Concert on the 15th, Forensics, Math Team, Basketball, and spring sports have started up.

Dr. Thomas updated the Board on the Finance Committee.

Robert Dimperio updated the Board on the sidewalk easement and the bid opening on the High School project.

Dr. Mason updated the Board on updated Policy 133-Rule – Procedures for Filling Board Vacancies and updated Policy 345.6 – High School Graduation Requirements. These two policies will be brought back in April for a 2nd reading.

Robert Dimperio moved and Rachael Davies seconded to approve a contract to Ms. Pamela Streich as the new District Administrator with a start date of July 1, 2016. Motion passed with Dawn Delaney, Rachael Davies, Robert Dimperio and Richard Mason voting aye. Donna Thomas voted nay.

Dawn Delaney moved and Rachael Davies seconded to approve the resignation of Ms. Sherry Davis and thank her for her service to the children, staff and community of Lake Mills. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Rachael Davies moved and Dawn Delaney seconded to approve a full-time, twelve month secretarial letter of assignment to Ms. Andrea Retrum-Phillipson for the 2016-2017 school year. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Robert Dimperio moved and Rachael Davies seconded to approve the request for retirement from Ms. Linda Griffee at the end of the summer school session in the 2015-2016 school year and thank her for her service to the students, staff, parents, community and School District of Lake Mills. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Robert Dimperio moved and Rachael Davies seconded to approve an easement with the City of Lake Mills for a sidewalk to be placed on District property on East Lake Park Place. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Rachael Davies moved and Dawn Delaney seconded to approve a letter of assignment for Ms. Jennifer Ebanks as a Para-Educator for the District for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Dawn Delaney moved and Rachael Davies seconded to approve a High School Girls’ Volleyball overnight trip to Wisconsin Dells on August 25-26, 2016. It is understood that the Board will incur no cost and will accept no liability for any funds lost for any reason. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Robert Dimperio moved and Rachael Davies seconded to approve the Miron Corporation to enter into contracts with the following companies to complete the scope of work that is needed to finish the summer High School Project: HVAC Work – Illingswoth-Kilgust Mechanical of West Allis, Wisconsin and Electrical Work – Midwest Electric of Watertown, Wisconsin. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Rachael Davies moved and Robert Dimperio seconded to approve the following resolution: Be it resolved by the Lake Mills Area School district School Board that, pursuant to the provision of Section 67.12(8)(a)(1) and (8a) Wisconsin Statutes, the Lake Mills Area School District Board shall authorize a short-term line of credit with the Bank of Lake Mills pursuant to the above law as per the provisions set up in the Complete Resolution Document. The entire resolution will be a part of the minutes of this meeting. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Rachael Davies moved and Dawn Delaney seconded to approve the following gifts and thank the donors for their generous donation to our school system: $3,000.00 from the Moravian Church of Lake Mills to the Backpack Program; $200.00 donation of cheese sticks and cheese trays from Crystal Farms Refrigeration Distribution of Lake Mills to the High School for Senior Exhibitions; $500.00 from the Kelley Williamson Company of Rockford from the Exxon Mobil 2015 Educational Alliance Math and Science Grant program to the High School; and $230.00 from Ms. Pam Sherry to the Lake Mills High School for decorations for the Snowcoming Dance. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

April Board Agenda Items: Art & Science Curriculum Reports, Policies, Budget Transfers, CAPE Forum, OPEB Meeting, Information of Land Sale, and Non-Renewals.

Robert Dimperio moved and Dawn Delaney seconded that the Board adjourn the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Delaney

School Board Clerk