At the School Board’s regular monthly meeting Monday, the Board held its annual organizational meeting. (Go to the 11 minute mark of the video)
Video link: https://youtu.be/w0UPUiJtBus
The following officers were elected unanimously: Aaron Dunn, President; Joni Heisner, Vice President; Will Harris, Clerk; and Justin Skelding, Treasurer.
Committees were named as follows:
— Operation: Skelding, Chair; Dunn, Vice Chair; and Christie Johnston, Member.
— Finance: Andy Busch, Chair; Heisner, Vice Chair; and Harris, Member.
— Personnel: Heisner, Chair; Johnston, Vice Chair; and Bob Janetka, Member.
— Policy: Janetka, Chair; Skelding, Vice Chair; and Dunn, Member.
Harris was named CESA Delegate with Heisner being named the WASB Delegate.
Unanimously, Angela Schubert, District Administrative Assistant, was again named Board Secretary.
The Board unanimously approved keeping its salaries at $600 per member annually and adding a $100 per meeting stipend (not to exceed $2,000) for the Board Secretary.
Meetings will remain on the second Monday of each month, but please note the start time has been moved up to 6 pm (except for December 12 which will be a 5 pm start due to the middle/high school holiday concert).
Other Business:
— The Board recognized the following: Outgoing Board Members Gary Sullivan and Sarah Syvrud; State Solo & Ensemble; NBC 15 Crystal Apple Award winner Mrs. Deb Molle; WIAA Scholar Athlete Ella Chambers; Team Academic All-State Volleyball; State FFA Career Development Events; Team Academic All-State Wrestling. (This begins the meeting video)
— Unanimously approved the retirements of Alf Jacobson (Middle/High School Custodian) and Sandy Weitzel (Middle School Instructional Assistant), along with the resignation of Reagan Roelli (Elementary Instructional Assistant). (Go to the two hour, 21 minute, 15 second mark)
— The Board unanimously approved the open enrollment requests in and out of the district for the 2022-23 school year as presented. (Go to the one hour, 36 minute mark)
— The Board unanimously approved the CESA 3 contract for services for the 2022-23 school year. (Go to the one hour, 42 minute mark)
— Unanimously approved the SWEEP 1 and 2 Contracts for the 2022-23 school year. (Go to the one hour, 48 minute, 15 second mark)
— Unanimously approved administrator contracts for the 2022-23 school year. (Go to the one hour, 50 minute, 30 second mark)
— Unanimously approved the budget amendments as presented. (Go to the one hour, 52 minute mark)
— Unanimously approved two purchases over $10,000 for Skyward services and technology. (Go to the one hour, 58 minute, 30 second mark)
— Unanimously approved renewing the Johnson & Block contract for three years. (Go to the two hour, eight minute, 30 second mark)
— Unanimously approved two summer contracts for the school nurse and media class supervisor. (Go to the two hour, 12 minute, 45 second mark)
— Unanimously approved the credit card statement and bills payable. (Go to the two hour, 24 minute, 15 second mark)
— The Board discussed the 2022-23 fee schedule. (Go to the one hour, 21 minute, 15 second mark)
— Superintendent Mitch Wainwright presented his monthly budget comparison. (Go to the one hour, 28 minute, 45 second mark)
— The next regular meeting will take place Monday, June 13 at 6 pm (note the new earlier start time).