MINUTES - Monona Grove Schools

MGSD Board of Education
Minutes – November 9, 2010
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X. New Business
A. Presentation of Report by UW Applied Populations Laboratory Regarding Enrollment Projections
Sarah Kemp of the Applied Population Laboratory presented an annual enrollment projections report. A
complete copy of the report can be found at the District Office and is also posted on the school district’s
website.
B. Discussion of Budget Reduction Development Process and Information Gathering Forums for Staff
and Public
Jerrud Rossing, Director of Business Services, shared information on both the budget reduction processes and
forums that will be held for both staff and the public. He indicated that he and other administrators will
continue to gather ideas and information regarding ways to both increase revenue and decrease our budget.
C. Report on WASB School Law Seminar
Susan Fox and Susan Manning shared information on the WASB School Law Seminar which they attended.
They discussed some highlights of the conference with the Board.
D. Discussion and Possible Approval of 2010-2011 Private School Parent Transportation Contracts
Motion: Jessica Ace moved that the Board approve the list of 2010-2011 Private School Parent
Transportation Contracts as presented. Peter Sobol seconded and the motion carried.
XI. Unfinished Business
A. Discussion of Maywood & Winnequah Consolidation, Nichols, and Related Issues
Superintendent Gerlach discussed the information that the Board had received in their packets, including maps
and estimates of remodeling costs and cost savings involved in possible consolidation of Maywood and
Winneuquah Schools.
The board held lengthy discussion regarding the possible consolidation of Maywood and Winnequah, the
Nichols Building and other related items. Discussion included topics such as transportation, staff reductions,
use of space, equity, staff input, and playground. The Board also discussed other options such as moving
District office and all programs housed within the current Nichols building to Maywood. A plan to include the
senior center at Maywood, along with the district office and 4K or 4K-K, was discussed briefly. Board and
staff will continue to research various ideas.
B. Presentation and Discussion on Athletic Field Updates
Mr. Gerlach shared that he has met with Jeff Schreiner, Paul Brost and Mark Scullion on athletic field use.
Mr. Schreiner gave an update to the Board on athletic facility use for both Monona and Cottage Grove,
including both indoor and outdoor facilities. Mark Scullion shared information related to estimates on
upgrades to our current athletic fields. Mr. Gerlach would like to see that we identify and agree on what the
issues are and identify a plan on how we are going to get it accomplished. In all likelihood, this will take a
major fundraising effort. He will continue to meet on this and at some point in time will bring a
recommendation forward.
C. Discussion and Possible Approval of Human Resources Position
Superintendent Gerlach gave background to the Board regarding this position. He indicated that Jim Orlenko,
our current Human Resource Director will be retiring in December. Jim has served in this capacity as a half
time director, Mr. Gerlach’s recommendation is that this position be increased to a fulltime position. He is
recommending that we do this by increasing the salary by approximately $10,000 over Mr. Orlenko’s current
salary. He is not necessarily looking to fill this position with a director who would be at the same level as the