MINUTES

FINANCE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

November 14, 2011

The Finance and Operations Committee of the Board of Education of the School District of Jefferson met on Monday, November 14, 2011, in the Jefferson High School Library. Acting Chairperson Hollenberger called the meeting to order at 7:57 p.m. with alternate Buth present. Mr. Dwyer and Mr. Thompson were absent.

Approval of Committee Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2011 committee meeting as presented was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mr. Hollenberger. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

FINANCE TOPICS

2011-12 Staffing Considerations:

.87 FTE Paraprofessional – East Elementary School

.90 FTE Paraprofessional – West Elementary School

Motion to approve the hiring of two additional paraprofessionals as presented and forward to the full Board for approval was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mr. Hollenberger. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

Network Administrator and Computer Technician Request for Extension of Contract: Mr. Peterson has requested an extension of his contract through June 30, 2012 so that he can continue to work on the high school project.

A Motion to approve the extension of Mr. Peterson’s contract as presented and forward for full Board approval was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mr. Hollenberger. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

Proposed 2012-13 School Year Fees:

A motion to approve the 2012-2013 School Year Fees as presented and forward for full Board approval was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mr. Hollenberger. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

Proposed 2012-13 Building Allocations: A motion to approve the proposed 2012-2013 Building Allocations as presented was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mr. Hollenberger. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

Review of Debt Service Levy Schedules 2011-12 and Beyond: Mrs. Peachey led a discussion on the debt service levy schedules for 2011-2012 and beyond.

Approval of Madison Jazz Society Grant to Jefferson High School: The district has received notification that Jefferson High School has been awarded a $150 grant from the Madison Jazz Society.

A motion to accept the $150 grant from the Madison Jazz Society and forward for full Board approval was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mr. Hollenberger. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

OPERATIONS TOPICS

Employment(s)

2012 Summer School Director – Jacob Wichman

A motion to approve the employment of Mr. Jake Wichman as Director of the 2012 Summer School as presented was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mr. Hollenberger. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

Resignation(s)

None

Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence: A motion to approve the unpaid leave for Ms. Jaclyn Bystol as presented and forward for full Board approval was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mr. Hollenberger. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

FACILITY TOPICS

Jefferson High School Facilities Project Update: Mr. Swartz presented the committee with an update of the high school project.

Discussion of Possible Topics for Future Meetings:

Paperless board packets

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mr. Hollenberger. The motion passed on a voice vote.

ADJOURNMENT: 8:20 p.m.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pati Fitzgerald, Board Secretary