SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JEFFERSON

JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN

 

MINUTES

POLICY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

May 9, 2011

 

The Policy and Community Engagement Committee of the Board of Education of the School District of Jefferson met on Monday, May 9, 2011 in the Jefferson High School Library.  Chairperson Hollenberger called the meeting to order at 8:11 p.m. with Committee members Pupanek and Volk present. 

 

Approval of April 11, 2011 Committee Minutes: A motion to approve the April 11, 2011 minutes of the Policy and Community Engagement Committee as amended (five year minimum – Policy GCIB) was made by Mrs. Pupanek, seconded by Mr. Volk.  The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

 

POLICY DEVELOPMENT TOPICS:

First Reading of the 2011-12 High School Student Handbook: Committee members made several suggested revisions to the handbook.  The revised handbook will go to the full Board for a first reading.

 

First Reading of New/Revised Position Descriptions:

 

Ř      Reading Teacher (New)

Ř      Title I Reading Teacher (Revised)

Ř      Title I Math Teacher (New)

 

These position descriptions will now go to the full Board for a first reading.

 

First Reading of Revised Policies:

 

Ř      GCIB – National Board Certification

Ř      CBE – Administrative Staff Development Opportunities

 

Committee members discussed the use of the word ‘prepayment’ vs. ‘repayment’ and directed Mr. Swartz to change both policies so that the language is consistent throughout.

 

Further Review of Board Policy IGDF – Student Fundraising Activities: Committee discussion on this policy was brief. 

 

There remains some confusion as to the monies deposited in the school building office or taken to the bank.  A different policy - Policy DM – Cash in School Buildings states “In no case shall monies be left overnight in schools except in safes provided for valuables. Monies left overnight in safes shall not exceed $500.

 

This policy addresses student fundraising, not PTO fundraising.

 

Mr. Swartz will work with the administrators to determine if the district is following the policy and asking for written approval for students under the age of 12 participating in out-of-school fundraising activities.

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOPICS:

No topics for this meeting.

 

Future topics: Bus discipline and open/closed lunch at the high school.

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Volk, seconded by Mrs. Pupanek. The motion passed on a voice vote. 

 

ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 p.m. 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pati Fitzgerald, Board Secretary