The Finance and Operations
Committee of the Board of Education of the
Approval of Committee
Minutes: A motion to approve the
minutes from the April 11, 2011 committee meetings as presented was made by Mr.
Hollenberger, seconded by Mr. Dwyer. The
motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
FINANCE TOPICS:
Fund 73-OPEB Trust
Report:
Mr. Ken Zastrow of National Insurance Services, Inc. reported on the district’s
Fund 73 - OPEB Trust account. He
explained the type of financial account(s) used for this trust.
Review and Approval of
Bids for High School Cafeteria Tables: The three bids received
for the High School cafeteria tables as a part of the referendum project were
reviewed. Committee members discussed
the warranty, storage, and seating capacity.
A
motion to accept the bid from Pro Wisconsin of Brookfield, WI in the amount of
$16,045 for the
2011-12 Staffing
Consideration: Mrs. Peachey explained
that during the 2010-2011 school year, the Board of Education approved the
addition of two 0.87 FTE special education paraprofessionals at West Elementary
due to student needs. The positions were
approved for the 2010-11 school year only and were funded out of the ARRA
money. After evaluating the continuing
needs at West Elementary, Mr. Nolan and Mr. Howard are requesting that one of
these positions be continued for the 2011-12 school year and beyond using the
Education Jobs money that will be in fund balance. The cost of this position for the 2011-12
school year will be $19,381 and was included in the development of the proposed
budget.
A
motion to approve the addition of one 0.87 FTE special education
paraprofessional for the 2011-2012 school year and beyond as presented and
forward for full Board approval was made by Mr. Hollenberger, seconded by Mr.
Dwyer. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
OPERATIONS TOPICS:
Employment(s)
None
Resignation(s)
Sheila
Larkin - 60% FTE Elementary Guidance
Motion
to approve the early retirement for Ms. Larkin and forward as presented to the
full Board was made by Mr. Hollenberger, seconded by Mr. Dwyer. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Spring Transportation
Survey Results:
The results of the 2010-11 Spring Transportation surveys including scores,
comments and a summary sheet showing overall scores since 1995-96 were
reviewed. The final portion of the
surveys, random phone surveys, was recently completed. The scores and comments have been shared with
Jefferson Bus Service.
Committee members commented on the potential for driver
training related to bullying. Mr. Monfre
will be invited to a future Policy and Community Engagement Committee meeting
to discuss behavior guidelines and expectations.
FACILITY TOPICS:
Point of Beginning Site
Study Report:
Two conceptual drawings were reviewed and discussed. Ryan Barz, a representative of Point of
Beginning, was present to elaborate on the drawings. Discussion was lengthy and a revised drawing
incorporating the following will be available for review at the June committee
meeting:
·
Use
the “Concept Plan 1” as a starting point
·
Keep
the bus loop between West and Middle School
·
Rearrange
the softball diamonds to be closer to the middle school
·
Denote
wetland with a dotted line
·
Include
parking for 50 staff members at West Elementary
·
Traffic
flow at West Elementary: bus only to the east of the school; add a driveway?
Additional
discussion took place related to lighting, Laatsch/Linden connection, total
acreage for agriculture, and storm water management.
Discussion of Possible
Topics for Future Meetings
o
Education
Jobs money list
o
Liability
and Workers’ Compensation Insurance
A motion to
adjourn was made by Mr. Dwyer, seconded by Mr. Hollenberger. The motion passed
on a voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
7:28 p.m.
BOARD
OF EDUCATION
Pati Fitzgerald, Board Secretary