GermantownS.D. #60
Board of Education
Minutes
May 20, 2009
Meeting called to order by President Kathleen Fauke at 8:00 p.m. with the following members present: Kathleen Fauke, Denise Haake, Marla Langenhorst, Jeff Lampe, Mark Fruend, Charlene Hemker and Darin Johnson. Also in attendance: Larry Weber, Superintendent; Linda Barth, Board Secretary; Teachers Scott Gabler, Joanne Becker, Lynn McSparin, Tina Altenbaumer and Pam Kreke; Athletic Director, John Kruger; and Assistant Principal, Cindy Zurliene.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Motion (2008-129) to approve the agenda as amended was made by Mrs. Haake with a second by Mr. Lampe. Motion carried (7-0).
Old Business:
b. KSED Governing Board Member
c. Policy Committee
New Business:
d. Building Committee
Welcome Guests:
Members of the Varsity State Championship Basketball Team were introduced by Assistant Coach Jeff Lampe due to Coach Gerard Albers absence: Kyle Kohnen, Mitchell Langenhorst, Jalen Albers, Christian Kohnen, Travis Wuebbels, Seth Haake, Jordan Lampe, Kyler Scheer, Nick Hitpas, Drew Foppe and Grant Haake. The Board recognized the team on their success for the 2009 season.
Track member Christian Kohnen was also recognized on his First Place at State for Discuss and Alexis Tonnies who was absent from the meeting was also recognized on her First Place at State in the 800 m race.
The Board also recognized retiring Junior High Teacher Joanne Becker on her twenty years of service to the district.
Reports were given by the following:
Advanced Learning and Enrichment/Challenge Class – Lynn McSparin
CARE Team – Pam Kreke
Reading Program – Tina Altenbaumer
Athletic Director – John Kruger
Music – Given by Supt. Weber for Pat Henrichs
Student Council – Given by Supt. Weber for Kris Shubert
Internal Review – Cindy Zurliene
Superintendent Weber updated the Board of Education on the Summer Remodeling Projects he has intended for the summer. He also presented and discussed a preliminary amended budget for their review.
Revenue: Budgeted:Amended:
Fund 10$1,570,627.00$1,522,008.84
Fund 20$ 179,525.00$ 616,316.33
Fund 30$ 63,100.00$ 62,870.00
Fund 40$ 115,997.00$ 83,627.00
Fund 50$ 56,700.00$ 56,089.00
Fund 70$ 15,000.00$ 13,978.00
Fund 80$ 90,000.00$ 95,034.00
Fund 90$ 1,000.00$ 15,259.00
Total:$2,091,949.00$2,010,182.17
ExpendituresBudgeted:Amended:
Fund 10$1,490,555.00$1,498,765.60
Fund 20$ 160,950.00$ 143,450.00
Fund 30$ 63,100.00$ 63,023.00
Fund 40$ 69,030.00$ 65,651.00
Fund 50$ 65,246.00$ 65,651.00
Fund 70$ 0$ 0
Fund 80$ 80,846.00$ 79,396.00
Fund 90$ 200,100.00$ 199,552.00
Total$2,129,827.00$2,120,227.60
The amended budget will be on display in the Superintendent’s Office for public viewing.
Motion (2008-130) to approve the Items of Consent was made by Mrs. Langenhorst with a second by Mrs. Haake. Roll call vote showed the following: Fauke, aye; Haake, aye; Langenhorst, aye; Lampe, aye; Fruend, aye; Hemker, aye and Johnson, aye.
- Minutes of April 8, 2009, April 22, 2009 and May 1, 2009
- Financial Reports for April 2009
- Financial Report
- Bulldog Activity Account
- Balance Sheet
- Bills/Payroll for May, 2009
- Personnel:
- Resignation: Kris Shubert as Student Council Sponsor
- Maternity Leave:
- Leslie Eversgerd
- Kris Shubert
- Approve Bus Specifications
Old Business:
Motion (2008-131) to approve the Second Reading of February 2009 PRESS Policies was made by Mrs. Langenhorst with a second by Mrs. Haake. Roll call vote showed the following: Haake, aye; Langenhorst, aye; Lampe, aye; Fruend, aye; Hemker, aye; Johnson, aye and Fauke, aye.
President Fauke appointed Charly Hemker to the KSED Governing Board.
Denise Haake and Mark Fruend were appointed to serve on the Policy Committee by President Fauke.
New Business:
Motion (2008-132) to Honorably Dismiss all Substitute Faculty and Staff was made by Mrs. Haake with a second by Mrs. Langenhorst. Roll call vote showed the following: Langenhorst, aye; Lampe, aye; Fruend, aye; Hemker, aye; Johnson, aye; Fauke, aye and Haake, aye.
Motion (2008-133) to Employ Susan Liening and Jane Strieker for the Summer Reading Program was made by Mrs. Langenhorst, with a second by Mr. Lampe. Motion carried. (7-0).
Motion (2008-134) to Employ Pam Kreke for the Summer Special Education Program was made by Mrs. Langenhorst with a second by Mr. Fruend. Motion carried. (7-0).
Motion (2008-135) to employ the Activity Sponsors for the 2009-10 school year as follows was made by Mr. Johnson with a second by Mrs. Langenhorst. Roll call vote showed the following: Lampe, aye; Fruend, aye; Hemker, aye; Johnson, aye; Fauke, aye; Haake, aye and Langenhorst, aye.
Challenge ProgramLynn McSparin
Homework HeadquartersCheri Markwell
After School ReadingJane Strieker
Athletic DirectorJohn Kruger
Midget VolleyballShannon Kampwerth
Varsity/JV Boys’ BasketballGerard Albers
Midget Boys’ BasketballJim Lampe
Varsity/JV Girls’ BasketballMike Fields
Midget Girls’ Basketball Jeff Lampe
TrackKyle Pingsterhaus
Student CouncilVacant
CheerleadingTanisHampton
Science FairChad Rakers
Scholar BowlTony Parr
NewspaperCindy Zurliene
BandPat Henrichs
Math CoachGerard Albers
Motion (2008-136) to enter into closed session at 9: 55 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the District was made by Mrs. Haake with a second by Mr. Fruend. Motion carried (7-0).
Motion (2008-137) to return to open session at 10:15 was made by Mr. Johnson with a second by Mr. Lampe. Motion carried (7-0).
Motion (2008-138) to not re-employ Krista Ratermann as Varsity/JV Girls Volleyball Coach was made by Mrs. Haake with a second by Mrs. Fauke. Roll call vote showed the following: Fruend, aye; Hemker, aye; Johnson, aye; Fauke, aye; Haake, aye; Langenhorst, aye and Lampe, aye.
President Fauke appointed Mrs. Langenhorst and Mrs. Hemker to the newly formed Communication Committee.
In response to the summer remodeling projects Mr. Lampe and Mr. Johnson were appointed to the newly formed Building Committee. The Building Committee will also include two staff members.
Motion (2008-139) to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 was made by Mr. Lampe with a second by Mr. Johnson. Motion carried (7-0).
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Kathleen Fauke, Board PresidentLinda M. Barth, Board Secretary