REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
THORP BOARD OF EDUCATION
ELEMENTARY LIBRARY
6:30 PM—Wednesday, July 20, 2016
The regular monthly board meeting of the Thorp Board of Education was called to order at 6:32 PM on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in the Thorp Elementary Library by Judy Smriga, Board President. Members present were Judy Smriga, Jeanette Kodl, Marie Karaba, Brenda Henke, and Ty Schneider. Also in attendance were James Montgomery, District Administrator, Tyler Nelson, Elementary Principal, Rebecca Felmlee, Special Education Director, Annaka Isenberger and Alex Weise, Thorp Courier Reporter, and others.
Report on Notice of Meeting:
The notice of time, place, and agenda was published and posted per Board Policy.
Approve Agenda:
A motion was made by J Kodl to approve the agenda, second by B Henke. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.
Hear Visitors Regarding Agenda Items: Mandi Hauser spoke regarding the 4K children and hiring a part-time 4K teacher.
Recognition of Outstanding Achievement: Congratulations to our State Softball Champs. Thank you to Mr. Ceranski for his years at Thorp, Annaka Isenberger for reporting for the School District of Thorp at the Courier, and for Coach Ceranski’s honor as Outstanding Coach of the year and Liz Schimke for Outstanding Softball Player of the year.
Educational Presentation/Student Achievement:
Consent Items:
Approve Special Board Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2016
Approve Regular Board Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2016
Approve Closed Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2016
Approve Special Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2016
Approve Closed Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2016
Approve Special Board Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2016
Approve Special Board Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2016
Approve Closed Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2016
Approve Special Board Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2016
Approve Closed Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2016
Approve Special Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2016
Approve Closed Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2016
Approve Expenditures
59885-60036 - $326,653.65
26731-26775 - $17,379.54
Approve Resignation of School Board Member
A motion was made by B Henke to approve the consent items, second by T Schneider. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.
New Business:
Approve Second Reading: Series 500
A motion was made by J Kodl to approve the consent items, second by B Henke. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.
Approve Foreign Exchange Students for 2016-2017
A motion was made by J Kodl to approve the consent items, second by T Schneider. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.
Approve Spring Coaches for 2017
A motion was made by B Henke to approve the consent items, second by T Schneider. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.
Update on Paraprofessional Needs
Tour High School Gym, Elementary Gym, and Yellow Pod
Administrative Reports: None
Board Reports: J Kodl is going to CESA Convention August 4th. Marie and Brenda thanked Judy for her service.
Hear Visitors regarding Non-Agenda Items: None
Motion to go into Closed Session According to State Statute 19.85 (a) and (f) for the purpose of:
Discuss/Approve .5 FTE 4K Teacher
Rescind and Approve Clarification of Support Staff Hours and Raises for 2016-2017
Approve High School Principal Contract
Discuss/Approve Hours for Holiday Pay
Performance Evaluation of an Administrator
A motion was made by J Kodl to go into closed session, second by T Schneider. Roll Call Vote. ; B. Henke, aye; J. Kodl, aye, J. Smriga, aye; M. Karaba, aye; T. Schneider, aye. All aye. Motion carried.
Motion to Return to Open Session: A motion was made by B Henke to return to open session, second by T Schneider. Roll Call Vote. ; B. Henke, aye; J. Kodl, aye, J. Smriga, aye; M. Karaba, aye; T. Schneider, aye. All aye. Motion carried.
Action as a Result of Closed Session:
Discuss/Approve .5 FTE 4K Teacher
A motion was made by M Karaba, to hire a .5 FTE 4K Teacher, seconded by T Schneider. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.
A motion was made by B Henke, to approve the 4K aide hours as 6 hours ON Monday through Thursday, and 3.00 hours on Friday, seconded by T Schneider. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.
Rescind and Approve Clarification of Support Staff Hours and Raises for 2016-2017
A motion was made by J. Smirga to rescind the June 8 motion regarding secretarial wages, seconded by T Schneider. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried. A motion was made by T Schneider to give 70 cents/hour to C Hoff & D Mlejnek and 50 cents to M Schraufnagel and K Haas, seconded by B Henke. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.
Approve High School Principal Contract
No action
Discuss/Approve Hours for Holiday Pay
A motion was made by T Schneider that any support staff working 5.5 or more hours will receive holiday pay seconded by J Kodl. Voice vote. 4-1 Motion carried.
Performance Evaluation of an Administrator
No action
Adjourn:
A motion was made by B Henke to adjourn, second by T Schneider. Voice vote. All aye at 9:55 P.M. Motion carried.
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Peggy Hinkel, Acting Clerk