REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2015
(Noticed: Lake Mills Leader, December 10, 2015)
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Lake Mills Area School district was held in the High School Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Richard Mason. Board members present were Dawn Delaney, Rachael Davies, Robert Dimperio, Donna Thomas, Richard Mason, and Student Board Member, Chase Scheel. Also present were District Administrator Dean Sanders, Andrew Dyb, Amanda Thompson, Pam Streich, Jamie Syvrud, and Jennifer Nicholson.
President Richard Mason verified the proper meeting notice.
Robert Dimperio moved and Dawn Delaney seconded that the Agenda be approved as printed. Motion passed unanimously.
Community input was given by Brenda Morris regarding compensation.
Robert Dimperio moved and Rachael Davies seconded to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2015 Regular Meeting and December 2, 2015 Special Meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Robert Dimperio moved and Dawn Delaney seconded to approve the vouchers and invoices in the amount of $991,224.52 for the month of November, 2015 and the amended treasurer’s reports for July, August, September, October, and November, 2015. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The 2014-2015 Audit Report was given by Paul Frantz and Wendi Unger from Baker & Tilly Virchow Krause.
Administrative reports were given by Pam Streich, Amanda Thompson, Jennifer Nicholson and Jamie Syvrud.
Bob Morris from EUA and Greg Douglas from Miron Construction presented an award to us on the Elementary School.
Dean Sanders updated the Board on Summer School Pay.
Chase Scheel updated the Board with the Herion Presentation, Senior Portfolios, Student Council Food Drive, and the Lift-a-Thon.
Robert Dimperio updated the Board on Facilities.
Dawn Delaney updated the Board on the Alternative Compensation Report.
Richard Mason updated the Board on Policy 423 – Full-Time Public School Open Enrollment and Policy 423-Rule – Full-Time Public School Open Enrollment Procedures.
Dawn Delaney read correspondence from Robyn Davison thanking the Board for the plaque and watch for her years of service to the Lake Mills Area School District.
Dawn Delaney moved and Rachael Davies seconded to approve the resignation of Ms. Erika Guzman as a Para-Educator for the District and thank her for her time and effort for the students and staff of the District. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Dawn Delaney moved and Rachael Davies seconded to approve a change in the Letter of Assignment for Ms. Tammy Lambert from a full-time Para-Educator to a part-time Para-Educator. I also approve a Letter of Assignment for Ms. Kristina Ciesiolka as a part-time Para-Educator. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Robert Dimperio moved and Dawn Delaney seconded to approve a contract with Voss and Associates for technology consulting services for the 2015-2016 school year at a cost of $18,000.00. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Robert Dimperio moved and Rachael Davies seconded to accept the following dates for Summer School and Swim Lessons for the 2015-2016 school year: June 20 – July 22, 2016; July 29 – July 10, 2016 – First Session of Swim Lessons; and July 13 – July 24, 2016 – Second Session of Swim Lessons. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Rachael Davies moved and Robert Dimperio seconded to approve the Forensic Accounting Competition Over-Night Trip for March 6 and 7, 2016 to Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It is understood that the Board will incur no cost and will accept no liability for any funds lost for any reason. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Rachael Davies moved and Dawn Delaney seconded to approve a Letter of Assignment for Ms. Katie Burton as the 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2015-2016 school year. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Dawn Delaney moved and Rachael Davies seconded to approve the following gifts of $400.00 from Ms. Jeannie Jerde for the elementary School Art Program and a gift of $400.00 from Mr. Warren Krueger for a gift of lumber to the High School Technology Education Department and thank them for their generous donations. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
January Board Agenda Items: Policies
Robert Dimperio moved and Rachael Davies seconded that the Board adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Delaney
School Board Clerk