MINUTES

POLICY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

December 12, 2005

The Policy and Community Engagement Committee of the Board of Education of the School District of Jefferson met on Monday, December 12, 2005, in the High School Library. Chairperson Schroeder called the meeting to order at 7:58 p.m. with Committee members Koch, Saelens and Salmon present.

Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2005 Policy and Community Engagement Committee meeting as presented was made by Mr. Koch, seconded by Mrs. Saelens. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOPICS:

Wellness/Nutrition Committee Update:

Don Nolan, Doreen Treuden, Sue Moldenhauer, and Laura Peachey provided an update on the work of the Wellness/Nutrition Committee. They asked for committee input on the scope and content of the new policy. Discussion included:

1. Should the wellness/nutrition policy apply only to the instructional day or should it apply to other events at school? Board members agreed that wellness is a lifelong concern, and the district can provide healthy choices at all times.

2. How should the district policy relate to things such as birthday treats or other foods distributed by parents during the school day? Committee members noted that the district can make “recommendations” rather than restrict certain foods. The district could also limit the portion size. It was noted that currently both West and Sullivan prohibit students from bringing soda in their cold lunch.

3. How should the policy apply to reinforcers used by staff? The district policy could provide suggested alternatives.

4. How should the policy relate to vending machines? The committee will be looking for more student input on this issue. These machines are currently a big factor in fund raising. The timer on the middle school machine will remain.

5. Should there be a wellness policy for staff members that encourages/promotes healthy behaviors? Staff members are role models for the students, and should exercise good judgment and moderation in their choices.

6. Should the district ask individual schools to apply for a Governor’s School Health Award? This may require maximum effort for minimum reward.

The Policy and Community Engagement Committee agreed that the Wellness & Nutrition Committee must meet all legal requirements for this new policy. They also noted that the principles of choice and education should appear throughout the policy.

Strategic Planning Update: Mrs. Peachey informed the committee that each building has submitted ideas on the strategic plan areas and Mr. Swartz is working on organizing the suggestions at this time.

2006 WASB Delegate Assembly Resolutions: The Joint State Education Convention will be held on January 18-20 at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee. Norm Stoner is the district’s delegate. Mrs. Saelens asked to be relieved, so President Krause will appoint another board member to act as alternate.

The WASB resolution packet was provided for committee review. Board members were asked to provide feedback to Norm prior to the assembly on January 18, 2006. Mr. Stoner asked for input and direction on the question of CESA alignment.

Legislative Update(s): A copy of “the Capitol Report” was provided for committee review.

POLICY/PROCEDURE TOPICS:

First Reading of Revised Policy ID – School Day: With the elimination of the half-day Kindergarten program, it is now appropriate that Policy ID be revised. The reference to the ending time of AM Kindergarten has been struck.

A motion to waive the second reading of Policy ID - School Day and recommend that the full Board adopt this policy was made by Mrs. Saelens, seconded by Mr. Koch. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

First Reading of New Policy IGBE – Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:

First Reading of Revised Policy JHCAC – Automatic External Defibrillators: Policy JHCAC has been revised to include reference to the Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) that are now located at the three elementary schools and the middle school.

Informational Update on Revised Policy Guidelines: The Guidelines for Implementation for Policy KG – Community Use of School Facilities has been updated by the administration and was provided as an informational item. The specific changes include revisions to KG-E(1) to include CPR/AED certification questions as well as AED location information on KG-E(2).

Discussion of Possible Topics for Future Meetings

ü Board apportionment

ü Strategic planning

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Salmon, seconded by Mrs. Saelens. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 p.m.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Pati Fitzgerald, Secretary