January 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Establishment of Quorum

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Introduction of Guests

7. Public Comments

8. Consent Agenda

8.a. Minutes of the December 12, 2011, Policy and Communications Committee Meeting

8.b. Minutes of the December 12, 2011, Public Hearing on the 2011 Tax Levy

8.c. Minutes of the December 12, 2011, Board of Education Meeting

8.d. Minutes of January 9, 2012, Board of Education Workshop

8.e. School Activity Accounts

8.f. Transportation Account

8.g. Bills

8.h. Treasurer's Report Ending December 31, 2011

9. Presentation(s) from the Floor

9.a. SEDOL Presentation
Dr. Tom Moline, who is in his first year as superintendent of SEDOL, will provide an overview of services provided by the co-op.

10. Monthly Financial Report - Mr. Tanner
Updated cash flow projections for the three operating funds, education, operations and maintenance, and transportation, through December 31, 2011, will be presented.  A performance report on district investments, real estate tax collections, and impact fee collections for December will be reviewed.

11. Superintendent/Board Reports

11.a. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Gildea

11.b. Finance/Facility Committee - David Natzke, Sandy Bickley, Co-Chairs

11.c. Policy and Communications Committee, Teri Herchenbach, Chair

11.d. Handbook Committee - Glen Gustafson, Board Representative

11.e. Insurance Committee - Glen Gustafson, Board Representative

11.f. Beautification Committee, Jason Bonds, Chair

11.g. PTO Report, Sandy Bickley, Board Representative

11.h. Fremont Education Foundation - Kim Hansen, Board Representative

12. Unfinished Business

12.a. Presentation of New or Revised Board Policies for a Second Reading and Recommended Adoption – Dr. Gildea The following new and revised policies will be presented for a second reading and recommended adoption:  School Board #2:250 – Access to District Public Records, #2:250 AP1, and #2:250-E3; General School Administration #3:60 – Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal; Operational Services #4:80 – Accounting and Audits; General Personnel #5:90 - Abused and Neglected Child Reporting,  #5:100 – Staff Development Program; Professional Personnel #5:200 –Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal, #5:240 – Professional Personnel, Suspension, #5:240-AP; Instruction #6:60 - Curriculum Content, #6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction;  Students #7:300-E1 – Exhibit – Agreement to Participate, #7:305 – Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries, #7:305-AP  Administrative Procedure - Program for Managing Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries.   Policies have been reviewed by the Policy & Communications Committee. Attached are the suggested revised policies.

12.b. Recommendation to Approve the 2012-13 School Year Calendar - Dr. Gildea
The proposed 2012-13 school year calendar will be presented and recommended for board approval.  The tentative calendar was presented for board review at last month's board meeting.

13. New Business

13.a. Designate Superintendent and Director of Business to Prepare the Tentative 2012/13 Budget - Dr. Gildea, Mr. Tanner
February marks the beginning of the budget cycle for the 2012-13 school year.  It is expected that at tonight's meeting the board will act on authorizing the superintendent and director of business to begin the budget process for the next school year.

13.b. Set 2012-13 Athletic Activity, and Textbook Fees -  Mr. Tanner 
The administration’s recommended student fees for next year will be presented.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at this meeting.

13.c. Presentation and Approval of Annual Audit - Mr. Tanner
The annual audit will be reviewed.  The administration recommends board approval of the annual audit as presented.

13.d. Recommendation to Adopt Resolution to Sell District Equipment - Dr. Gildea
A resolution to sell or dispose of equipment, which includes two trucks, a tractor, televisions, and computer equipment, will be presented. It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight's meeting.

14. Action from Closed Session     

14.a. Personnel - Dr. Gildea
The appointment compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.  Board action at this meeting is anticipated.

14.b. Six Month Review of Closed Session Minutes - Dr. Gildea

15. Personnel - Dr. Gildea
The administration will recommend the following personnel items for board approval:

15.a. Accept the resignation of David Marder, technology support specialist, effective January 27, 2012;

15.b. Accept the resignation of Jared Kilmer, intermediate school lunchroom supervisor, effective December 5, 2011;

15.c. Accept the resignation of Siri Spilman, two-days-per-week elementary school lunchroom supervisor, effective December 16, 2011;

15.d. Approve an  FMLA/maternity leave of absence for Kelly Zygmunt from approximately April 4 through to the end of the 2011-2012 school year;

15.e. Approve an  FMLA/maternity leave of absence for Andrea Poglayan from approximately April 23 through to the end of the 2011-2012 school year;

15.f. Hire Francine Scheller as an intermediate school lunchroom supervisor, effective January 4, 2012;

15.g. Hire Amy Harrison as an intermediate school lunchroom supervisor, effective January 4, 2012.

15.h. Hire Linda Schaul as a two-days-per-week elementary school lunchroom supervisor, effective January 5, 2012, for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.

16. Information Items

16.a. 2012 Summer School Program Update - Ms. Bennett

16.b. Strategic Planning Midyear Update - Dr. Gildea
Administrators will provide highlights of the year to date.

16.c. Correspondence
Foia Request

16.d. Calendar

17. Public Comments

18. Announcements

19. Adjournment