School Board Meeting September 9, 2024
Motion by Barney, second by Pawlak to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
The following citizens spoke: Lisa Van Zummeren with the GEA
Motion by Barney, second by Medved to approve Consent Agenda Items A-C and move that teacher resignations in Item B are only approved once liquidated damages are paid, if applicable. Motion carried.
Barney provided an update from the August 26, 2024 Policy Committee meeting mentioning the policies that are being brought forward for approval.
The Policy Committee brings forward a positive recommendation to the Full Board to approve the updates and modifications to Policy 5113 - Open Enrollment Program (Inter-District). Motion carried.
The Policy Committee brings forward a positive recommendation to the Full Board to approve Proposed Policy 2211 - Supplementary Instructional Materials. Motion carried.
The Policy Committee brings forward a positive recommendation to the Full Board to approve the updates and modifications to District Policy 0155 - Committees. Motion carried.
The Policy Committee brings forward a positive recommendation to the Full Board to approve the updates and modifications to District policies 0100 - 9800.01. Motion carried.
Mr. Russ Ewert led discussions on the Germantown School District TID (Tax Incremental District) vote on TID No. 9. sharing that the Village planned a meeting for tonight to hold a vote on TID No. 9, however the meeting was changed to a presentation only. The Germantown School District Board of Education is responsible for providing guidance to the district administration representative on how to vote on behalf of the School District regarding the proposal. Board discussion on whether guidance should be provided now or wait until after tonight’s presentation by the Village. Motion by Barney, second by Medved for the Germantown School District to vote “yes” on the Joint Review Board TID No. 9 proposal. The Board may reconvene to reconsider this motion if new information is received prior to Joint Review Board action. Ewert - yes, Brown - no, Barney - yes, Loth - yes, Medved - no, Pawlak - yes (4-2). Motion carried.
Mr. Russ Ewert led discussions on the appointment of a community member to the Buildings & Grounds Committee. Motion by Pawlak, second by Loth to approve the appointment of
Meg Cutts to serve as the Buildings & Grounds Committee Community Representative for a two-year term, beginning September 9, 2024. Motion carried.
Regular School Board Meeting September 16, 2024
Superintendent Dr. Chris Reuter provided a District Administrator Update mentioning our new student representative; we are in the 3rd week of school; thank you to the Board members who joined the tours on the first day of school; Luke Vosters, career and technical education teacher at GHS, received the Brewers Impact Teacher of the Month award; and School Board Appreciation Week is October 6th-12th.
The Germantown School District Student Representative provided an update on what is happening in our schools. AMY BELLE: Students started the first day of school with Bellefest and ended their week with a Packers spirit day. The focus for the month is on Kindness. COUNTY LINE: Students started the first day of school with an all school assembly. The PTA hosted “Donuts with Grown-Ups” and a welcome back picnic. Officer Olson and Archie visited County Line students. MACARTHUR: Students started the first day of school by walking the red carpet. An all school assembly was held to talk about the focus of the month, Kindness. ROCKFIELD: Teachers participated in school-wide community builders, reviewed expectations, and received Wonders training. The theme for the school year is “Be the Change” and this month students will learn about Respect. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL: Kennedy welcomed 13 new staff members this year, some of whom are Germantown alumni. The new bell schedule has started and students are learning the importance of Kindness. GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL: The class of 2028 was welcomed with a Freshman tailgate prior to the first football game, the Courtyard is ready for student and class use, and Officer Olson has a new partner, Archie, the schools first therapy dog.
Director of Pupil Services Katie Kohel shared the Seclusion and Restraint Report mentioning the number of incidents of seclusions and restraints for the 2023-2024 school year, broken out by buildings. The breakout also includes information for students who have an IEP.
Motion by Barney, second by Higginbotham to approve Consent Agenda Items A-B. Dr. Reuter highlighted the donations. Motion carried.
Pawlak provided an update from the September 16, 2024 Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting mentioning the newest member of the committee, Meg Cutts, who is our citizen representative and the status of the long range facility planning Request for Proposal (RFP).
Loth provided an update from the September 16, 2024 Finance Committee meeting mentioning the approval of vouchers and the removal of Agenda Board Item VII. B. as it wasn’t passed on from the Buildings & Grounds Committee for approval.
Higginbotham provided an update from the September 16, 2024 Teaching & Learning Committee mentioning the Pupil Services In-service update, the Teaching & Learning In-service update, and the World Language resource pilot.
The Teaching & Learning Committee brings forward a positive recommendation to the Full Board to approve the piloting of Somos 1 and 2 and Huellas 1 and 2 during the 2024-2025 school year not to exceed $6,000. Motion carried.
Brown provided an update from the September 16, 2024 Personnel Committee meeting mentioning the staffing update, the support staff compensation study, and the 2024-2025 contracted and hourly advising positions and winter coach contracts.
The Personnel Committee brings forward a positive recommendation to the Full Board to approve the hourly and contracted advising positions as well as winter coach positions as presented. Motion carried.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Regular School Board Meeting — October 21, 2024
Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting - October 24, 2024