Board of Education Meeting, School District of Oakfield

Oakfield Elementary School

March 14, 2011

Board Members – Present Administration – Present Others – Present

Robert Panzer Joe Heinzelman Joan Wade

John Nyhuis Jeff Mastin Dave Van Spankeren

Paul Dercks Bruce McMurry Dave Cohen

Ervin Kraft Lisa Sheahan

Angie Patterson Board Secretary – Present Pam Yoder

Meg Murphy-Steinke Mary Guth Sandi Meyer

Betsy Panzer

Board Members – Absent Student Representative – Absent

Penny Kottke Jenna Marcoe

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT

President Panzer called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll was taken and is recorded above.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ON MINUTES

Mr. Kraft, seconded by Mrs. Murphy-Steinke, moved to approve the minutes of the February 28, March 2, and March 3, 2011 school board meetings. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent.

DISCUSSION ON FINANCIAL REPORT

Administrator Heinzelman presented the financial report for March 14, 2011. The report is filed with the clerk.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ON WARRANTS

Mr. Kraft, seconded by Mr. Dercks, moved to approve the warrants through March 14, 2011 as presented. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent.

DISCUSSION OF FUND BALANCE

Mr. Dave Van Spankeren from CESA 6 provided a presentation on the fundamentals of fund balance, the benefits of an adequate general fund balance, a comparison of our district’s fund balance from 2007-08 to 2010-11(budget), and GASB 54 fund balance – statement no. 54 fund balance reporting and governmental fund type definitions.

DISCUSSION OF BOARDSMANSHIP

Dr. Joan Wade from CESA 6 presented information on the role and major responsibilities of school board members including student achievement, policymaking, evaluation, board-administrator relations, budget responsibility, public relations, and political relations. She responded to board questions and discussion.

OLD BUSINESS

CITIZEN REQUEST

Betsy Panzer, a graduate of Oakfield High School and a student at UW-Stout, provided a presentation as a member of the Academic Honor Society at UW Stout. Her presentation included highlights on how the Oakfield District helped in her preparation for college including AP classes, Spanish program, college classes on line, support from community, the personal relationships between students and teachers, and the emphasis on participation. She also commented on some improvements and suggestions.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

No report.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SUPERINTENDENT/ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL CONTRACT

Mrs. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Kraft, moved to approve the superintendent/elementary principal contract with Pamela J. Yoder as presented. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent.

CO-CURRICULAR UPDATE

Mrs. Murphy-Steinke, Principal Mastin, and Mr. Cohen provided an update on the status of combining parent/student/athletic handbooks and the goal completion date of July 1, 2011. They also indicated surveys of athletes on the fall and winter sports seasons are in process at this time.

UPDATE ON SPRINT/CLEARWIRE PROGRAMMING

Principal McMurry provided an update on the Sprint/Clearwire Program with the Oakfield Schools including the renewal of the FCC broadcast license, establishment of a 4G wireless internet broadcast site in one of Fond du Lac School District schools as an initial pilot location as part of the requirements of our FCC license, and equipment status.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ON OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS

Mr. Kraft, seconded by Mrs. Murphy-Steinke, moved to accept the open enrollment applications to transfer in and transfer out for the 2011-2012 school year as presented. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent.

NEW BUSINESS

DISCUSSION/ACTION ON JOB SHARE

Mr. Dercks, seconded by Mrs. Patterson, moved to approve the fourth grade job share contract for 2011-2012 with Mrs. Broeske and Mrs. Primeau as presented. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SOCCER COACHES

Mr. Kraft, seconded by Mr. Dercks, moved to approve Kyle Suprenand as the girls’ soccer coach for 2010-2011 and Heidi Warren as a volunteer assistant. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ON RENEWAL OF HOCKEY CO-OP

Mrs. Murphy-Steinke, seconded by Mr. Kraft, moved to renew a two year hockey co-op with St. Mary Springs. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 absent.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ON TEACHER CONTRACTS FOR 2011-2012

Mr. Dercks, seconded by Mr. Kraft, moved to approve the teacher contracts for 2011-2012 as presented. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent.


APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE TO MEET WITH OEA

President Panzer appointed board members from the Negotiations Committee to meet with the OEA to develop insurance options.

DISCUSSION/ACTION ON EVA B. SMITH SCHOLARSHIPS

Mr. Dercks, seconded by Mr. Kraft, moved to award eight scholarships for spring 2011 and to have Mrs. Patterson, Mr. Dercks, and Mr. Nyhuis, along with a teacher from the English Department, form the committee to read scholarship applications. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent.

CESA 6 UPDATE

President Panzer provided an update from the recent CESA 6 meeting and presented a short video clip entitled “Change the First Five Years and You Change Everything”.

ADMINISTRATORS REPORTS

Principal McMurry reviewed activities at the elementary school including 4K/5K registration, Child Development

Day, curriculum development, and summer school planning.

Principal Mastin provided updates on the departing of students on their Washington D.C. trip, honor study hall, Academy 21 graduations, winter sports, spring sports, and upcoming Sports Banquet.

Administrator Heinzelman reviewed revenue limit worksheet projections for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. He also presented information on a CESA 6 communications consortium, schedule of upcoming board meeting dates, and shared articles of interest.

Administrator Yoder informed the Board she was happy to have her contract accepted and is looking forward to be part of the School District of Oakfield in July 2011.

MEETINGS

Next regular School Board meeting 3/28/2011, Oakfield Elementary Library, 5:30 p.m.

ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Academic co-op team with Green Lake County schools

Recognition of co-valedictorians

Foreign Language presentation

Playground update

Dean of Students Committee update

CESA 6 Communications Consortium

ADJOURN

Mr. Kraft, seconded by Mrs. Patterson, moved to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Guth, Board Secretary