August
31, 2006
Board President, William T.
Priegel, in the Drama Lecture Hall at
CALL
TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, ADOPTION OF AGENDA
AND
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENT: Crystal A. Berg, Tracie L.
Black, David A. Kling, William T. Priegel, Shirley
A. Reis,
EXCUSED: None
Kling/Reis, to call the meeting to
order and approve the agenda as presented. Roll Call:
5 - 0.
Motion unanimously carried.
Mr. Priegel led the Board
and Administration in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF
UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGENDA
Black/Kling, to
approve the amended/amended unanimous consent Agenda as presented as follows:
Minutes: Regular meeting minutes of August 11, 2006 as
printed.
Vouchers: Payroll vouchers in the amount of $427,068.61 and
General Vouchers in the amount of $758,190.81 and Total Vouchers of $1,185,259.42.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report for the period ending
July 31, 2006 in the amount of $3,726,537.59.
Acceptance of Gifts: As presented.
Acceptance of Budget
Transfer Request: None
Bid Acceptance: None
Personnel Recommendations: Resignations:
Margaret Scott, Student Supervisor, effective 8/28/06. Appointments:
Carol Cox, Food Service – P/T, effective
8/29/06, 4 hrs/day, 180 days; Connie Darin, Library Aide, effective 8/31/06,
4hrs/day, 180 days, Sandy Erickson and Margaret Grant, Food Service Substitute,
effective 9/5/06; Cindy Hainer, Special Education
Aide Substitute, effective 9/1/06; Kateri Keller,
Teacher – Art, effective for 2006-07 school year, FTE .83; Thomas Krause, LT
Substitute Teacher –Math, effective 8/29 – 11-20/06. Alice Pollock and Steve Shields, Substitute
Teachers, effective 9/1/06; Rosemarie Schilz, Special
Ed Aide, effective 8/29/06, 6.5 hrs/day, 180 days; Other:
Michelle Dobraff, Patsy Lulich,
Marsha Roskopf and Susan Sawdey,
Special Ed Aids, effective date from 9/1/06 to 8/29/06. Robin Pfotenhauer,
Vocal Lessons, for 2006-07. Roll
Call: 5 - 0. Motion unanimously approved.
COMMITTEE AND
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Legislative Report – None
HSA Negotiations
Mr.
Kling reported that the board and union are working on resolving issues.
Facility/Construction
Update
Mr.
Kling mentioned that the addition and remodeling areas are now opened with a
few issues to resolve and a punch list to review. None of the above will interfere with the
start of the new school year. Dr. Kremer
mentioned the plaque and picture that have been placed in the new wing
commending Mr. Kling for his efforts, expertise and overseeing the project.
COMMUNICATIONS
1st Class Activities – Mr. Priegel read the first
class activities.
Announcement
of Acceptance of Gifts – Mrs. Black presented the
gifts as listed in the unanimous consent agenda. Thank you should be sent by
administration if it hasn’t already been done.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ACT Scores
Ms. Koehl reported on the 2005 ACT scores sorted by
composite scores and then broken down by subject and comparisons. The composite score of 22 down .2 points is
lower than the state average and lower than any class recorded over the last 10
years. Scores in Math and Science are
slightly above the state average. Scores
in English are slightly below the state and our
Communication Plan –
2006-2007
Mr. Dan Dobner, Public Relation
Director laid out his plan for the 2006-2007 school year. His focus will be on getting the K-8 schools
to connect with their high school and to showcase the comprehensiveness of our
school. Here are some of the ways as
outlined in his plan: Students of the
Month & 1st Class, E-mails on “What is Happening at HUHS”, Elementary
districts alerted when a past graduate is recognized for academic or athletics,
Realtors Open House, continue the monthly family newsletters INVOLVE and Orange & Black newspaper
to K-8 principals, Make a video of school on post on website and invite PTO’s
from K-8’s to have a meeting at HUHS.
General Public Relations will include newspaper articles, visit and
speak to area businesses where our co-op and volunteer opportunities are
offered to our students, have K-8 school nights at athletic events, high light
departments once a month and share with elementary schools, continue 8th
grade tour, “Oriole Assault” out during 1st semester finals, HUHS
web site have links to area K-8’s and municipalities, updated brochure for
schools, Chamber and Realtors, work with Chamber for local education day for
Future Hartford Leadership class and work with REC center to provide an alumni
basketball tournament and perhaps a softball tournament. Mr. Dobner was thanked for his report.
Update on Technology
Ms. Pfaff reported on updates made
over the summer on phones, software and hardware. Information on phones and technology were
given to staff for informational purposes.
Over 200 computers were replaced an addition 700 imaged and 500
moved. The new science area has at least
one computer available in each classroom for attendance. Training has been available and will continue
to be available for staff after school.
Mr. Priegel thanked Ms. Pfaff for her efforts in providing the handouts
and all of the work connected with changes in technology this summer.
Environmental Scan
Dr. Kremer conducted interviews of
board members, administrators, certified staff, support staff and parents,
approximately 32 individuals in his first month at HUHS. Everyone was asked the same five questions. This experience provided him with the
opportunity to begin developing relationships with individual Board members
along with the school community and staff.
The five questions and results are available in report form and can be
picked up in the District Administrator/Business office. Dr. Kremer asked for the Board to review the
data and prioritize Dr. Kremer’s Goals and Board Goals. Dr. Kremer was asked to prepare a narrative
for the Board on his priorities.
District Administrator’s Request
Dr. Kremer requested that the
Board consider adding three students (a sophomore, junior and senior selected
by student council) to the Board table, non voting, but providing students the
opportunity to share with the Board their perspective on topics sitting out in
front of the team at each meeting. They
receive all open session information.
Dr. Kremer has found in the past that student’s perspective very
helpful, prior to making important decisions on behalf of the school and school
community. A motion by
Berg/Reis, to try out the request on a pilot basis to start this school
year when appropriate for the 2006-2007 school year. Motion 4 -
1, Nay, David Kling. Motion carried.
CITIZENS
AND DELEGATIONS
Julie Allen made a
statement thanking Dr. Kremer for his work so far in the district and
encouraged people to become involved in the committees that would be
forthcoming.
(NO FURTHER AUDIENCE
PARTICIPATION)
OLD BUSINESS
Proposal #06-1536 – First Reading/Discussion of Policies
#3122 & 4112 Professional and support Staff Communications Revision. No action was taken on these policies. The
Board members, Mr.
Priegel and Mrs. Berg will review these policies with Dr. Kremer with a
recommendation to go to the Policy Committee.
Proposal #06-1567A – Second Reading of HUHS Wellness Policy. Reis/Kling
to approve the HUHS Student Wellness Policy
and guidelines with the deletion of Physical Activity on the guidelines. Motion unanimously approved.
NEW BUSINESS
Proposal #06-1569 – Short Term Borrowing -
$3,600,000. Reis/Black, to approve the borrowing of
$3,600,000 Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANS) pursuant to Section 67.12 (8)(a) 1 of the Wisconsin Statutes for cash flow
purposes. The bid goes to First Bank
Financial Centre at a rate of 3.55%.
Roll Call: 5 -
0. Motion unanimously approved.
Proposal #06-1570 – Suspended Board Policy 0155. Kling/Reis,
to suspend Board Policy 0155 in two weeks if
no policy committee has been formed in that time frame. The following committees should be advertised
for committee members: budget, policy, goals and technology to get community
members, staff and students involved.
Proposal #06-1571 – First
ANNOUNCEMENT
OF MEETINGS
September 1, 2006 First Day of School
September 18, 2006 7:00 PM –
October 17, 2006 6:30 PM – WASB Region 15
Dinner Meeting – Country Inn
Agenda items for next
meeting: There were none.
“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)
PERSONNEL ISSUES
“Deliberating on negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.” WI Stats. 19.85 (1)(e)
HSA NEGOTIATIONS
Reis/Kling, to adjourn to closed
session. Meeting was adjourned at 9:58
PM.
Roll Call: 5 -
0. Motion unanimously approved.
11:10 PM motion by Reis/Berg to move to open session for
the purpose of approving a matter.
Motion by Reis/Berg, to approve the HSA proposes
insurance change in a Letter of Understanding between the HSA and the HUHS
Board of Education effective October 1, 2006 with the insurance plan with WEA
Insurance Trust Select 2. Roll Call: 5 -
0. Motion unanimously approved.
Reis/Berg, to adjourn open session at 11:12 PM. Motion unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
William T. Priegel,
President
Michael L. Kremer, Ph.D.
District Administrator
Approved: September 18, 2006
/s/ Crystal A. Berg
Crystal A. Berg, Clerk