Hartford Union High School District

Regular Board of Education Minutes

Monday, November 20, 2017– 5:45 pm

Library Media Center

Board President,Josh Schoemann, in the Library Media Center at Hartford Union High School, called a regularmeeting of the Hartford Union High School Board of Education to order at 5:45 p.m.

PRESENT:Josh Schoemann, Dick Clement, Deborah Reinbold, Bill Savage, Board of Education; and Attila J. Weninger, Superintendent

EXCUSED:Tracy Hennes

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

Josh Schoemann led the Board and Administration in the Pledge of Allegiance.

  1. Adoption of Agenda

The Agenda was adopted.

  1. Citizens and Delegations

Paul Cappoferri, HUHS Retiree/Community Member

  1. Reports and Communications (action as necessary)
  1. Student Reports

Olivia Pusch reported on Student Council, school activities including the starting winter sports, the upcoming blood drive on November 29, and ugly sweater contest. She reported that two fan buses travelled down to the football playoff game at Waunakee, the Marching Band took first place at the Christmas parade, and the musical Cinderella was very successful.

  1. Committee and Board Member Reports
  1. Business Services

Dick Clementreported that all items discussed at the November 13 meeting were on the agenda as recommendations.

  1. Human Resources

Bill Savage reported that the main item for discussion at the November 14 meeting was the HRA cap, and it is on the agenda.

  1. Communications
  1. Recognitions

Zachary Michalek and Holly Beske were recognized as the Rotary students of the month. Attila J. Weninger read a brief biography about each student.

Jana Danay received both an Excellence Award and a Merit Award from the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association. Student Mackenzie Lutz also received a merit award from WSPRA. Tennis Coach Andy Andress received Coach of the Year from the Wisconsin High School Tennis Coaches Association.

  1. Donations

Attila J. Weninger announced that an anonymous donation was made in the amount $50 to help any students that are unable to pay for lunch.

  1. Administrative Reports and Board Dialogue

a.Mike Corrie reported to the Board about the Youth Risk Behavior Survey that will be given to the students in Spring of 2018. He explained the background and purpose of the survey, along with how it would be administered and that only aggregate data from all schools participating would be reported to the County. HUHS will receive aggregate data from its own students.

b.Bob Avery presented the Board with the actuarial study on Post-Employment Benefits as an FYI only. No action required.

c.Attila J. Weninger told the Board that the Strategic Plan Team has narrowed its work to six broad categories. They are currently working on the first SMART Goal and will have three to five SMART Goals to present to the Board at the December meeting, per the plan.

d.Attila J. Weninger presented the Superintendent’s Report.

  1. The Veterans Day Breakfast held on November 13 was attended and appreciated by close to 100 veterans. Josh Schoemann was the guest speaker.
  2. The Wisconsin DPI School Report Cards have been released and HUHS received a 63 – Meets Expectations.
  3. The District has several initiatives currently in progress including the Literacy Initiative, Establishing a Culture of Achievement, the Capital Improvement Plan, Support Staff Evaluation Process, Certified Staff Compensation and Evaluation, and professional development in Danielson Framework for teachers and administrators.
  4. On Wednesday, November 22, HUHS will host the Associate School Articulation Day.
  5. Northbrook Church provided lunches for school staff members County-wide. Thank you cards were sent, and Attila J. Weninger thanked the congregation in person at a service.
  6. We have received a $15,000 TEACH Grant.
  7. The Grading and Assessment Advisory committee will meet on Monday, November 27.
  1. New Business

A.Proposal #18-2393

  1. Approval of Second Reading of New, Revised/Replacement Policies per NEOLA, and aligned with state and statutory requirements
  2. Motion by Reinbold, seconded by Clementto approve.
  3. Motion approved 4-0.

B.Proposal #18-2394

  1. Approval ofFirst Reading of New, Revised/Replacement Policies per Administrative review, and aligned with state and statutory requirements.
  2. Motion by Clement, seconded by Savageto approve.
  3. Motion approved 4-0.

C.Proposal #18-2395

  1. Approval for Custodial Staffing modification.
  2. Motion by Reinbold, seconded by Clement to approve.
  3. Roll Call: Savage, Aye; Clement, Aye; Reinbold, Aye; Schoemann, Aye.
  4. Motion approved 4-0.

D.Proposal #18-2396

1.Approval of First Reading of 2018-2019 Course Proposals

2.Motion by Clement, seconded by Savage to approve.

3.Motion approved 4-0.

E.Proposal #18-2397

  1. Approval of HRA Maximum
  2. Motion by Savage, seconded by Reinbold.
  3. Motion approved 4-0.
  1. Approval of Unanimous Consent Agenda

Motion by Clement, seconded by Savage to approve the Unanimous Consent Agenda

  1. Minutes: Annual Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2017

Open Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2017

Business Services minutes of October 16, 2017

Human Resources minutes of October 24, 2017

  1. Vouchers
  1. Payroll vouchers in the amount of $493,384.27
  2. General vouchers in the amount of $695,690.83
  3. Grand Total of all Vouchers of $1,189,075.10
  1. Treasurer’s Report
  1. Treasurer’s Report for the period ending October 31, 2017 $11,613,246.60
  2. Personnel Recommendations
  1. Announcement of Meetings as Presented
  1. Motion to Move to Closed Session

“Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.” WI Stats. 19.85 (1)(c), specifically the Director of Business Services.

“Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(f )to consider and take action if appropriate concerning financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems, or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations;” specificallyTeachers and Retired Administrator Benefits.

  1. Motion by Clement, seconded byReinbold to move into Closed Session at 6:42 p.m. pursuant to the above closed session issues.
  2. Roll Call. Clement, Aye; Reinbold, Aye; Schoemann, Aye; Savage, Aye.
  3. Motion unanimously approved.
  4. Items Discussed:Director of Business Services, Teachers, and a Retired Administrator’s Benefits.
  5. Motion by Schoemann , seconded by Clement to reconvene to Open Session and Adjourn
  6. Roll Call. Schoemann, Aye; Savage, Aye; Clement, Aye; Reinbold, Aye.
  7. Motion unanimously approved 4-0.
  1. Adjournment

1.The meeting was adjourned by Josh Schoemann at 7:12 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Josh Schoemann, President

Approved_12-18-2017______(date)

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Bill Savage, Deputy Clerk

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Josh Schoemann, President

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