REGULAR MEETING - School District of Waukesha

REGULAR MEETING
WAUKESHA BOARD OF EDUCATION
April 18, 2012
The regular meeting of the Waukesha Board of Education was held on April 18, 2012 in the board room of the
Lindholm Building, 222 Maple Avenue, Waukesha, WI. President Warren called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
with the following in attendance:
Board Members Administrators
William Baumgart Patricia Madden Lauri Clifton
Barbara Brzenk Patrick McCaffery Todd Gray
Joseph Como Karin Rajnicek Christine Hedstrom
Steve Edlund Daniel Warren Jen Wimmer
Ellen Langill
I. General Business
A. Pledge/roll call: The pledge to the U.S. flag was conducted followed by roll call.
B. Verification of meeting posting: S. Ettinger verified the posting of the meeting agenda/notification of the
media.
C. Bright Lights: None
D. Recognitions: Superintendent Gray introduced Tabia Nicholas to the Board.
E. Report by student representatives: North students Adam Kouhel and R.C. Gartner, South student Maggie
Wendt and West students Sara DeMaster and Nick Wall gave the Board updates on events at the three
high schools
F. Opportunity for citizens to speak:
Timothy J. Andringa, 1637 Legend Hill Lane, Waukesha 53189 spoke against Karn Orner’s
nonrenewal
Robin Andringa, 1637 Legend Hill Lane, Waukesha 53189 spoke against Karn Orner’s non-renewal
Brenda Ness, Pewaukee, WI 53072, addressed the board regarding the Human Resources agenda
item to create a Director of Bilingual/World Languages position
Sandra Holzhauer, W235 S4857 Fawn Court, Waukesha 53189 spoke in support of Karn Orner
Kristin Giese, 1102 Fleetfoot Dr. Waukesha 53186 spoke in support of Karn Orner
Kathleen Bierhaus-Rickerts, S54 W23920 Woodman Trace, Waukesha 53189 spoke to support Karn
Orner
Lisa Braun, 1811 Marliz Drive, did not speak but wanted to register her opinion in support of Karn
Orner
Chelsea, Justus & Noelle Budde, 808 Cavalier Drive, Waukesha each spoke in support of Karn Orner
Sage and Molly Wismer, 822 Mapleway Drive, Waukesha 53188 addressed the Board regarding
needing an elevator at Butler Middle School.
Dan Sykes, 1810 Manor Court, Waukesha 53188 spoke in support of Karn Orner
Jen Ledzian, 619 Belshire Drive, Hartland 53029 spoke in support of Karn Orner
G. Minute approval: Minutes presented for approval were:
March 14, 2012 Regular Board Meeting
March 14, 2012 Executive Session
March 19, 2012 Executive Session (Expulsion Panel)
March 27, 2012 Executive Session
March 29, 2012 Executive Session (Expulsion Panel)

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April 4, 2012 Executive Session
B. Brzenk moved to approve the minutes as presented; seconded by J. Como. Motion carried 9-0 in a roll
call vote.
H. Communications: None
I. Safety Committee Report: B. Baumgart reported that accident reports were reviewed and accepted.
Twyla reports that we have added a few cases of pertussis and now have about 16 cases in the district.
Crisis Management Plans at each school need to be reviewed and updated. Glen reports that he has
notified all schools of this need and reports are coming in. This is still a work in progress. Regulations
now require two lockdown tests per year at each school. There is also a new requirement for an indoor air
quality policy. The annual day for dropping off no longer needed prescriptions is April 28 th . Kudos were
extended to custodial staff at North and the Service Building for their excellent work in cleaning up after
the water line break at North which resulted in significant flooding. Everything was back to normal for
students to return. The next meeting will be on May 9, 2012
J. Election of Officers for the 2012-13 school year, per Wisconsin Statutes 120.43 and 19.88
President Warren reviewed the guideline and process for the election of officers. Copies of the guidelines
and process were given to each board member prior to the start of the meeting.
President
J. Como nominated Daniel Warren; seconded by B. Brzenk.
No other nominations were presented.
E. Langill moved to close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for Daniel Warren; seconded by J.
Como. Motion carried 9-0 by roll call vote.
Vice President
P. Madden nominated Barbara Brzenk; seconded by E. Langill.
P. McCaffery nominated William Baumgart; seconded by D. Warren.
Ballot vote was conducted. Barbara Brzenk was declared vice president of the board of education for the
2012-13 school year.
Treasurer
B. Brzenk nominated Joseph Como; seconded by P. Madden.
No other nominations were presented.
E. Langill moved to close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for Joseph Como; seconded by P.
Madden. Motion carried 9-0 in a roll call vote.
Clerk
E. Langill nominated Patricia Madden; seconded by B. Brzenk.
No other nominations were presented.
E. Langill moved to close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for Patricia Madden; seconded by J.
Como. Motion carried 9-0 in a roll call vote.

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Secretary
W. Baumgart nominated Sue Ettinger; seconded by P. Madden.
No other nominations were presented.
E. Langill moved to close nominations and cast a unanimous vote for Sue Ettinger; seconded by J. Como.
Motion carried 9-0 in a roll call vote.
A Board Committee Appointment Survey was handed out to members with the request to have them
turned in by Monday, April 23, 2012.
II. Consent Agenda
Patricia Madden presented the Consent Agenda for approval. Earlier this evening the Human Resources
Committee approved of 7 resignations and 19 retirements. P. Madden moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as amended; seconded by P. McCaffery. Motion passed 9-0.
A. Finance & Facilities Committee
1. General disbursements
a. Accounts payable $ 4,830,762.49
2. March payroll $ 5,982,592.06
3. Student activities
a. North $ 60,380.36
b. South $ 44,341.86
c. West $ 57,676.84
B. Human Resources Committee
1. Resignations:
Dana Monogue, Chief Academic Officer, requests to be released from her contract effective
June 30, 2012
Bridget Otto, Principal at Harvey Philip Building, requests to be released from her contract
effective June 30, 2012
Tracey Roesler, Special Education Teacher at Butler, requests to resign effective June 30,
2012
Colleen Zeidler (currently on a leave of absence), Science Teacher at South, requests to
resign effective June 30, 2012
Anna Halat, ESL/Bilingual Teacher at Central, requests to resign effective June 30, 2012
Greg Deets, 5 th Grade Teacher at Heyer, requests to resign effective June 30, 2012
H.M. Johannes, Tech Ed Teacher at Central and West, requests to resign effective March 16,
2012
2. Retirements:
Jayne Altheimer, 3 rd Grade Teacher at Rose Glen, requests to retire effective at the end of the
2011-12 school year.
Terry Biel, Tech Ed Teacher at West, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-12
school year
Jeff Clapp, Tech Ed Teacher at Saratoga, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-12
school year
Kurt Eisenmann, Guidance Counselor at North, requests to retire effective at the end of the
2011-12 school year
Linda Gniotczynski, 1 st Grade Teacher at Hadfield, requests to retire at the end of the 2011-
12 school year

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Sheryl Kieselhorst, Music Teacher at Prairie, requests to retire effective at the end of the
2011-12 school year
Jeff Lane, Tech Ed Teacher at Central, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-12
school year
John Lemieux, LD Teacher at South, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-12
school year
Christine McGilva, Art Teacher at Rose Glen, requests to retire effective at the end of the
2011-12 school year
Diane Millard, 6 th Grade Teacher at Horning, requests to retire effective at the end of the
2011-12 school year
Linda Myers, EBD Teacher at Prairie, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-12
school year
Jill Petersen, LD Teacher at Heyer, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-12
school year
Pam Roy, EBD Teacher at Horning, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-12
school year
Debra Runingen, LD Teacher at South, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-12
school year
Larry Sitte, Phy Ed Teacher at Rose Glen, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-
12 school year
Marna Starr, Spanish Teacher at Central, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-12
school year
Karen Teichmiller, Business Ed Teacher at Central, requests to retire effective at the end of
the 2011-12 school year
Mary Thomas, CD Teacher at Heyer, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-12
school year
Susan Whitney, Art Teacher at Hillcrest, requests to retire effective at the end of the 2011-12
school year
3. Leaves of Absence: None
4. Full-Time Contracts: None
5. Part-Time Contracts: None
C. Public Gifts to the Schools:
Waukesha North High School
Meadowbrook Elementary School
D. Expulsion Panel Action:
III. Superintendent’s Report:
Superintendent Gray’s report included the following:
Supt. Gray thanked Dana Monogue and Bridget Otto for all they have done for our district
Congratulations to West Academic Decathlon Team as they head to Albuquerque!
State Superintendent Tony Evers was at Saratoga STEM today.
Supt. Gray said he is working on a new organizational chart
Congratulations to North for the great job they did on the North Has Talent show.
Gave an overview of where we are in the budget planning.

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IV. Legislative Committee
Barbara Brzenk, Chair.
A. Action Items: None
B. Information Items: None
C. Discussion Items: None
V. Technology Committee
Patrick McCaffery, Chair
A. Action Items: None
B. Information Items: None
C. Discussion Items:
1. District Computer Leases: P. McCaffery reported the Technology Committee discussed the pros and
cons of both purchasing and leasing technology components.
2. Tech Plan Rewrite: P. McCaffery stated we are on schedule more information will be forthcoming.
3. Internet Service Plan for Next Year: We are currently overloaded on our band-width and we are
looking to upgrade. We are looking at a system called WeCan, which is a collaboration between Carroll
University and WCTC.
Discussion followed.
The next Technology Committee meeting will be on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
VI. Finance and Facilities Committee
Joseph Como, Chair
A. Action Items: None
B. Information Items:
1. Five Year Facility Plan: J. Como stated that Lauri Clifton and Glen Norder updated the F&F
committee on the District’s five-year facilities plan for capital improvement projects. The plan allocates
$1 million annually for capital improvement projects. The five-year priority plan details the projects
currently slated for each year of the plan. The committee discussed long-term needs and concluded that
our current funding levels are not sufficient to keep up with our aging facilities.
2. Monthly Budget Report (March, 2012): J. Como reported the committee received the monthly budget
report for activity through the month of March, 2012. Through March when adjusted for the OPEB
distributions and the difference in reporting of the tax levy, we are slightly under last year’s revenue
collection. Total receipts through March, when adjusted, are $2,177,274 less than last year. Total
expenditures for March are 58% of the 2011-12 budgeted amounts. From a cash flow perspective, we
continue to be in line with projections.
C. Discussion Items:
1. Building Rental Rates: J. Como stated discussion was held on the current rates charged for District
building rental. This item will be brought back with a recommendation next month.
VI. Curriculum and Instruction Committee
William Baumgart, Chair
A. Action Items: None
B. Information Items: None
C. Discussion Items: None

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VIII. Human Resources Committee
Patricia Madden, Chair
A. Action Items:
1. Approval of Director of Bilingual/World Languages Position and provide authority to
Administration to begin a recruitment and selection process: P. Madden stated the District
continues to address increasing needs in the area of the ELL/Bilingual education and based on
the current conditions and challenges, the program is in need of administrator oversight. At this
time, ELL/Bilingual education is staffed by two coordinator positions, which are “teacher leader”
positions. While the teachers in this position are dedicated to their duties, an administrator with
the authority and qualifications to align the program with the overall five-year plan is needed.
The administration recommends restructuring within the curriculum and instruction department
to meet the requirements of the growing long-term need for leadership in the area of
ELL/Bilingual and World Languages.
P. Madden moved to approve the position of Director of Bilingual and World Languages and
provide authority to Administration to begin a recruitment and selection process; seconded by
W. Baumgart.
E. Langill moved to table the motion until the next board meeting; seconded by B. Brzenk;
Discussion followed. Motion failed with 4 yes votes (S. Edlund, P. Madden, B. Brzenk and E.
Langill) and 5 no votes (K. Rajnicek, J. Como, P. McCaffery, W. Baumgart and D. Warren)
The original motion to approve the position passed with 7 yes votes (J. Como, W. Baumgart, P.
McCaffery, K. Rajnicek, S. Edlund, P. Madden, D. Warren) and 2 no votes (B. Brzenk and E.
Langill).
2. Approval of recommended candidate for the position of Principal of Central Middle School:
P. Madden reported the administration is recommending Rob Bennett for the position of
Principal of Central Middle School. Mr. Bennett’s previous experience and credentials were
reviewed. Salary and benefits will be according to the middle management policies.
P. Madden moved to approve the appointment of Rob Bennett for the position of Principal of
Central Middle School; seconded by J. Como. Motion passed 9-0 in a roll call vote.
3. Approval of recommended candidate for the position of Assistant Principal of Butler Middle
School: P. Madden reported the administration is recommending Alan Busch for the position of
Assistant Principal of Butler Middle School. Mr. Busch’s previous experience and credentials
were reviewed. Salary and benefits will be according to middle management policies.
P. Madden moved to approve the appointment of Alan Busch for the position of Assistant
Principal of Butler Middle School; seconded by S. Edlund. Motion passed 9-0.
4. Approval of recommended candidate for the position of Assistant Principal of Horning Middle
School: P. Madden stated the administration is recommending Steve Fisher for the position of
Assistant Principal of Horning Middle School. Mr. Fisher’s previous experience and credentials
were reviewed. Salary and benefits will be according to middle management policies.
P. Madden moved to approve the appointment of Steve Fisher for the position of Assistant
Principal of Horning Middle School; seconded by W. Baumgart. Motion passed 9-0.
5. Approval of final consideration of non-renewal of replacing teachers, teachers without
appropriate certification and teachers on non-traditional contracts as well as other non-renewal of
teachers if needed: P. Madden explained this is a routine action needed to comply with statutory
timeliness as statute says that non-renewals need to be completed by May 15th and the
preliminary notice of teacher non-renewals needs to be given 15 days prior to that period.
P. Madden moved to approve the final consideration of non-renewal of replacing teachers,
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seconded by J. Como. Motion passed in a 9-0 roll call vote.
6. Approval of preliminary consideration of non-renewal for layoff purposes of part-time teachers:
P. Madden stated the approval of part-time layoffs is one of our standard operating procedures.
Part-time people are laid off if we do not have a part time assignment or are unsure of the
assignment for the following school year.
P. Madden moved to approve the preliminary consideration of non-renewal for layoff purposes
of part-time teachers as presented; seconded by E. Langill. Motion passed 9-0.
7. Approval of recommended changes to the health insurance plan design as discussed in the March
15 and March 26, 2012 Board work sessions: P. Madden reported the administration is
recommending changes to the current health insurance plan design as discussed in the Board
work sessions held in March. The District is currently fully insured through United Health Care
and received renewal rates for 2012-2013 that would increase premiums by 8.4%. The district
pursued plan design changes to lower the cost of the insurance with a goal to reduce the cost by
5% from the current amount paid. A comparison of the current and proposed health insurance
plans was reviewed.
P. Madden moved to approve the recommended changes to the health insurance plan design;
seconded by W. Baumgart. Motion passed in a 9-0 roll call vote.
B. Information Items: None
C. Discussion Items: None
IX. Policy Committee
Ellen Langill, Chair
A. Action Items:
E. Langill moved to request approval of a waiver to policy #9310G-Guidelines to By-laws of the Board
Formulation, Adoption, and Amendment of Board Policy, asking that the requirement for two full board
readings be waived for the following action items; seconded by W. Baumgart. Motion passed 9-0.
1. Revisions to Policy #1330 – Use of School Facilities:
The current language in policy #1330 does not cover groups that the District pays to provide
professional or physical wellness development. The revisions will clarify this for administration
on issues of District wellness activities.
E. Langill moved to approve the revisions to policy #1330 – Use of School Facilities as
presented; seconded by B. Brzenk. Motion passed 9-0.
2. Revisions to Policy #5141.5 – Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect and Policy
#5141.5G – Guidelines for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Cases in Schools: Wisconsin Act
81 went into effect regarding every school board to require every district employee to receive
training provided by DPI in identifying children who have been abused or neglected. The policy
revisions requested bring these policies into compliance with the new law. Since approving these
policies at committee last night, we would like to additionally strike the language on lines 31-35
of Policy #5141.5 and add a cross reference to Policy #5141.6 – Student Protection, where this
language already exists.
E. Langill moved to approve the revisions to Policy #5141.5 and #5141.5G as presented;
seconded by J. Como. Motion passed 9-0.
3. Revisions to Policy #4100 – Recruitment, Selection, Discrimination and Harassment: E. Langill
stated Wisconsin Act 83 went into effect allowing school districts to refuse employment to
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who engage in “immoral conduct”, including viewing pornographic material while at work. The
revisions requested bring this policy into compliance with the new law.
E. Langill moved to approve the Revisions to Policy #4100 as presented; seconded by W.
Baumgart. Motion passed 9-0.
B. Information Items: None
C. Discussion Items: None
X. Other Business
W. Baumgart moved to adjourn to executive session per Wisconsin statutes 19.85(1)(c) to consider
employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which
the government body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; seconded by J. Como. Motion passed 9-0 in
a roll call vote.
Time: 9:45 p.m.
Patricia Madden, Clerk
Sue Ettinger, Secretary
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