MINUTES

FINANCE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

April 11, 2011

The Finance and Operations Committee of the Board of Education of the School District of Jefferson met on Monday, April 11, 2011, in the Jefferson High School Library. Chairperson Schumacher called the meeting to order at 6:17 p.m. with committee member Thompson and alternate Buth present. Mr. Stoner was absent.

Approval of Committee Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes from the March 14, 2011 committee meetings – with one minor revision to the wording of a motion related to early retirement - was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

FINANCE TOPICS:

2011-12 Budget: Committee members reviewed the updated budget reduction proposal listing based on the discussions that were held at the April 4, 2011 Special Board meeting. A brief discussion followed, including clarification of the high school physical education increase as well as the elimination of the district recognition program.

A motion to forward the 2011-2012 Budget Recommendations as presented to the full Board for action at its April 25, 2011 meeting was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mr. Thompson. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

Projected Five-Year Curriculum Budget: Committee members reviewed the estimated five-year curriculum budget as prepared by Dr. Thomas, Director of Curriculum & Instruction.

2011 Summer School Director Contract: The administration is again recommending Mr. Mike Howard to continue as the district’s Summer School Director for the upcoming summer session.

A motion to approve Mr. Howard as the 2011 Summer School director at a rate of $5,460 as presented and forward to the full Board for approval was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Buth. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

Wireless Proposals for High School Referendum Project: Several wireless proposals have been received for the High School Referendum Project. Mr. Orcutt and Mr. Peterson reviewed the details of the proposals and presented a recommendation to accept the proposal from Trivad, Inc. for D-Link wireless networking services at a cost of $47,690.00.

Committee discussion followed, including the need for sufficient wireless access points and warranty costs.

A motion to forward the approval of Trivad, Inc. as the provider of wireless network services at Jefferson high school at a cost of $47,690.00 as presented to the full Board was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Buth. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

OPERATIONS TOPICS:

Employment(s)

Rich Herbst - Technology Education, Jefferson Middle School.

A motion to forward the employment of Mr. Herbst as presented to the full Board for approval was made by Mr. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Buth. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

Resignation(s)

none

Request for Unpaid Leave: A request for unpaid leave for maternity purposes has been received from Mrs. Kristen Witkowski. She will be out for approximately 57.5 days of which 13.5 will be unpaid. Per the language of the master agreement, requests for unpaid leave are to receive Board approval.

A motion to approve the unpaid leave request for Mrs. Witkowski and forward for full Board approval was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Buth. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

FACILITY TOPICS:

Jefferson High School Facilities Project Update: Mr. Swartz provided an update of the high school construction project.

Discussion of Possible Topics for Future Meetings:

None

A motion to move into Closed Session pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(e) Wisconsin Stats. for the purpose of Deliberation of the Potential Sale of School District Property and Negotiations Associated with Potential Sale was made by Mr. Buth, seconded by Mr. Thompson. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call vote.

CLOSED SESSION:

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

ADJOURNMENT: 7:07 p.m.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pati Fitzgerald, Board Secretary