Green Bay Area Public School District public meetings in 2021

Policy and Governance Committee Meeting: 12/20/2021 @4:00 p.m.

The Policy and Governance Committee will discuss two items: revisions to Policy 433 to add two new windows for intradistrict transfers, and stakeholder feedback on the student dress code's headwear provision. This is a discussion-only meeting; no decisions will be made. Public participation is available via virtual open forum.

• Discussion of Policy 433 revisions to add third and fourth intradistrict transfer windows
• Review of dress code survey results and discussion of permanent language for headwear policy
• Public participation via virtual open forum

The committee discussed proposed changes to Policy and Rule 433 regarding intradistrict transfers. Members also reviewed survey results and themes concerning the district dress code. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Operations Committee Meeting 12/20/2021 @5:30 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Operations Committee will discuss three items: expected utility cost increases effective January 1 and their budget impact, a transportation year-in-review covering the bus driver shortage and effects on athletics, and the 2021-2022 enrollment projections used for budget planning and staffing. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Utility price increases effective January 1 and budgetary impact on the district
• Transportation year-in-review including current bus driver shortage and effects on athletic/extracurricular activities
• 2021-2022 enrollment projections for budget planning, staffing, and program placement

The committee discussed upcoming electricity and gas price increases totaling $380,000 in additional expenses. The district will defer purchases to offset these costs. No formal votes were taken on policy or spending items.

• Deferred purchases to offset $380,000 in projected utility cost increases

Education Committee Meeting: 12/13/2021 @ 4:00 pm

The Green Bay Area Public School District Education Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting on December 13, 2021. Topics include an update on equity, diversity and inclusion efforts, space designation for open enrollment for 2022-23, and a recommendation for the 2022-23 school calendar for Board approval in January. Public can participate virtually or submit written comments.

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion update focusing on Wisconsin Urban Leadership Institute
• Open Enrollment Space Designation for the 2022-23 school year
• 2022-23 School Calendar update and recommendation for Board approval
• Public participation via virtual open forum or written comments

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 12/13/2021 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education met on December 13, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included routine items such as gifts, minutes, payments, personnel actions, and a charter schools update. The meeting also featured an Intra-City Student Council report and an opportunity for public comment via virtual participation.

• Approved gifts report for November 2021
• Approved minutes from prior board, education committee, board work session, and operations committee meetings
• Approved November 2021 payments
• Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2021-22 school year
• Charter schools update (details not specified in agenda)

Board of Education Work Session: 12/06/2021 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the Facilities Master Planning Process, including the framework, rationale, and financial considerations. Presentations will be given by BLDD Architects and ATS&R. Public participation is available virtually via a form submitted before 3:00 p.m.

• Facilities Master Planning Process discussion covering framework, rationale, and financial state
• Presentation from BLDD Architects (Green Bay_2021.pdf)
• Presentation from ATS&R (GREEN BAY PRESENTATION ATSR 21_1206.pdf)
• Virtual public participation via form before 3:00 p.m.
• Meeting livestreamed on YouTube and in-person limited to essential staff

The Board of Education held a work session to discuss the Facilities Master Planning process and the district's financial state. The board received presentations from BLDD Architects and ATS&R. No formal votes were taken on the planning process or the presenters.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Education Committee Meeting: 11/22/2021 @ 4:00 pm

The Green Bay Area Public School District Education Committee is meeting to discuss the district's continuous improvement plan, which outlines leadership priorities and support for school improvement. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural with public comment and discussion only.

• Discussion of the district's continuous improvement plan, including alignment with school improvement planning and examples of improvement in action

The committee received presentations on school improvement planning, including criteria rubrics and the District's Success Plan. Staff provided updates on building-level work and specific school improvement journeys. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Operations Committee Meeting - RESCHEDULED TO 11/17/2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES

The Green Bay Area Public School District Operations Committee will discuss the Facilities Master Planning process, including framework, rationale, and potential external partner. They will also review the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which has served over 78,000 meals and snacks at 21 sites since September. No decisions are expected; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion on Facilities Master Planning Process, including framework, rationale, and potential external facilitator
• Review of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – 38,697 dinners and 39,452 snacks served at 21 sites
• Meeting rescheduled from November 15 to November 17, 2021 due to technical issues

The committee reviewed meal and snack data for the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Members also discussed the framework and rationale for a Facilities Master Planning process. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:04 p.m.

Regular Board of Education Meeting 11/08/2021 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting on November 8, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, including the approval of a consent agenda that covers bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel actions. The board will also hear public comments and a report from the Intra-City Student Council.

• Approval of consent agenda including bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel actions
• Public forum for community comments (virtual participation)
• Intra-City Student Council report
• Confirmation of meeting minutes from prior board and committee meetings
• Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2021-22 school year

The Board of Education approved revisions to Policy 852 regarding the distribution of non-school materials. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel actions.

• Approved revisions to Policy 852 - Distribution of Non-School Materials (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (7-0)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 11/04/2021 @ 7:30 A.M.

This is a joint meeting of the Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education and the Intra-City Student Council. The agenda consists of discussion only: individual student learning plans during quarantine and a grading system discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Good News reports from East, West, Southwest, Preble High Schools and John Dewey Academy of Learning
• Discussion of Individual Student Learning Plans During Quarantine
• Discussion of Grading System

The Board of Education met with Intra-City Student Council representatives to hear school highlights. Students shared concerns regarding learning plans during quarantine and discussed grading systems. No formal actions were taken.

Education Committee Meeting: 10/25/2021 @ 4:00 pm

The Education Committee meeting on Oct 25, 2021 will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the district office and be livestreamed on YouTube. The committee will receive an update on current class enrollments from the Deputy Superintendent and education directors. Standard opening activities, roll call, and a virtual open forum for public comments are also on the agenda. No formal decisions are listed.

• Class size enrollment update presented by Deputy Superintendent and education directors (see memo)
• Open forum for virtual public participation
• Opening welcome and roll call
• Meeting livestreamed on YouTube

The committee received a Class Size Report covering current policies, classroom numbers, and staffing plans for the 2022-23 school year. No formal actions were taken on the report. The December Education Committee meeting was rescheduled to December 13th at 4:00 p.m.

• Rescheduled December Education Committee meeting to December 13th at 4:00 p.m.

Public Hearing: 2021-22 Budget: 10/25/2021 @ 5:30 p.m.

This agenda outlines a procedural public hearing for the 2021-22 budget on October 25, 2021. The Board of Education will accept public comments before a special meeting to vote on the budget and tax levy. No specific dollar amounts or line-item changes are listed in the provided text.

• Public hearing for the 2021-22 budget at 200 S. Broadway
• Public comment deadline: 3:00 p.m. on October 25, 2021
• Attachments: 2021-22 Budget Change Analysis and Tax Levy Final
• Special board meeting scheduled after the hearing to vote on the budget

The Board reviewed updates to the 2021-22 budget, including the property tax levy, open enrollment numbers, debt levy, and private school voucher numbers. No formal votes were recorded on these budget changes during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Special Board Meeting: 2020-21 Budget: 10/25/2021 - following the Public Hearing

The Board of Education will consider adopting the 2021-22 Approved Budget as modified. The meeting follows a public hearing and will be held virtually with limited in-person attendance. The board will take action on the budget after opening activities and roll call.

• Board action to adopt 2021-22 Approved Budget as modified
• Attached budget change analysis (69 KB) and final budget book (3,166 KB)

The Board of Education met to take action on the district budget. The Board voted to adopt the 2021-22 Approved Budget as modified.

• Adopted the 2021-22 Approved Budget, as modified (5-0)

Public Engagement Session 2021-22 Budget: 10/18/2021 @5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is holding a public engagement session to receive comments on the proposed 2021-22 budget. Community members may submit a form to speak for three minutes or provide written comments by email. A draft budget book and presentation are attached to the agenda.

• Public forum for budget comments – speakers called in order of form submission, three minutes each
• Written comments accepted via [email protected]
• Draft 2021-22 Budget Book (5,846 KB PDF) attached to agenda
• Public Engagement presentation (370 KB) attached
• Notice of Budget Hearing (71 KB) attached

The board held a public engagement session regarding the 2021-22 draft budget. No individuals registered to speak during the public forum. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Operations Committee Meeting: 10/18/2021 - Immediately Following Public Engagement Session

The Operations Committee will meet following a public engagement session. The meeting includes an open forum for public participation and a discussion regarding certified membership.

• Membership Report presentation by Josh Patchak, Chief Operations Officer, focusing on September 2021 certification

The committee reviewed a presentation on certified membership for the district as of the third Friday of September 2021. No formal actions or votes were taken on the report.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:31 p.m.

Policy and Governance Committee Meeting: 10/18/2021 @4:00 p.m.

The Policy and Governance Committee will discuss gathering stakeholder feedback on the student dress policy (443.1), which had a temporary headwear allowance extended to June 2022. They will also consider updates to Policy 852 on distributing non-school materials to align with advertising policy. No final decisions will be made at this committee meeting.

• Discussion of Policy 443.1 – Student Dress, including stakeholder feedback on the headwear allowance expiring June 30, 2022
• Discussion of Policy 852 – Distribution of Non-School Materials, proposed updates to align with Policy 851 on advertisements

The committee discussed gathering stakeholder feedback via a survey in November regarding student dress policy headwear rules. Proposed updates to Policy 852 regarding the distribution of non-school materials were discussed for a future board vote.

• Planned November survey to gather stakeholder feedback on Policy 443.1 (Student Dress)
• Proposed updates to Policy 852 (Distribution of Non-Student Materials) to be brought to November Board meeting for approval

Regular Board of Education Meeting 10/11/2021 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will conduct opening activities, an open forum, and then consider the consent agenda. The consent agenda bundles routine business such as September 2021 payments, gifts, meeting minutes, and personnel actions, which the board will approve by a single motion. All consent agenda items were approved by motion and vote.

• Approval of September 2021 payments (Sep 2021 Payments.pdf)
• Approval of September 2021 gifts (Gifts Report September 2021.pdf)
• Approval of meeting minutes for 09/13/21, 09/20/21, and 09/22/21
• Approval of employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2021-22 school year
• Approval of employment of administrative/managerial/technical staff (Adm_Man_TechPro_ExecAsst Staff)

The Board of Education approved the 2021-22 budget and a wide range of policies regarding fiscal management, procurement, and student fees. The board also rescinded specific staffing and transportation amendments related to the consolidation of Jefferson and Fort Howard Elementary Schools.

• Approved 2021-22 Budget
• Rescinded consolidation amendments for Jefferson and Fort Howard Elementary Schools (5-1)
• Accepted written school security drill evaluations
• Approved Employee Handbook vacation modification for Clerical, Facilities, Trades and Hourly B units
• Approved revisions to Policy 620 (Annual Operating Budget) and Policy 623 (Budget Implementation)
• Approved Policy 656 (Student Fees) and Policy 662.3 (Fund Balance) (5-1)
• Approved revisions to procurement, payment, and credit card policies (Policies 672, 673, 673.1)
• Repealed Policy and Rule 932 regarding Selection of Architects/Engineers

Education Committee Meeting: 09/22/2021 @ 4:00 pm

The Education Committee will receive and discuss findings from an independent evaluation of the district's bilingual education program, conducted by Hanover Research. No formal action is scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of bilingual education program evaluation by Hanover Research

The committee received an evaluation of the district's bilingual program from Hanover. Proposed next steps include conducting parent and staff surveys in October and forming internal and external task forces.

Policy and Governance Committee Meeting: 09/20/2021 @4:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Policy and Governance Committee will meet on September 20, 2021, to discuss two policy items: updates to Policy and Rule 662.1 on Student Activity Fund Management and a modification to the Employee Handbook regarding vacation accrual for Clerical, Facilities, Trades, and Hourly B units. The meeting will be held in-person with virtual public participation via Zoom and livestream on YouTube. No final decisions will be made at this committee meeting.

• Discussion of Policy 662.1 on Student Activity Fund Management
• Proposed Employee Handbook modification for vacation accrual
• Virtual public participation with form deadline by 3 p.m. on meeting day
• Meeting livestreamed on YouTube

The committee discussed updates to the Student Activity Fund Management policy and modifications to employee vacation accrual language in the Employee Handbook. Both items will be brought to the October Board meeting for action.

• Reviewed Policy and Rule 662.1 - Student Activity Fund Management for future Board action
• Discussed and supported proposed Employee Handbook modifications for employee vacation accrual

Regular Board of Education Meeting 09/13/2021 - Open Session at 6:00

The Green Bay School Board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m. to evaluate Superintendent Murley's performance. At 6 p.m., the board will reconvene in open session to hear public comments, receive a student council report, and approve a consent agenda that includes a finance quarterly report, gift acceptance, meeting minutes, and payments.

• Closed session to discuss Superintendent Murley's performance evaluation
• Public forum for community members to speak virtually
• Intra-City Student Council report
• Consent agenda: Finance Quarterly Report, Gifts, Minutes, Payments

The Board of Education approved the Middle and High School Course Books for the 2022-23 school year and a new internet filtering policy. Changes to the Head Start Program guidelines and by-laws were also approved. A motion to shorten certain COVID-19 quarantine periods was denied.

• Approved Middle and High School Course Books for 2022-23 (7-0)
• Approved Policy 363.5: Internet Filtering (7-0)
• Approved Head Start Program Guidelines and Policy Council By-Laws (7-0)
• Denied motion to allow shorter quarantine periods after negative tests (1-6)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Finance Quarterly Report, Gifts, Minutes, Payments, and Personnel Action (7-0)
• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session for Superintendent’s Performance Evaluation (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 08/25/2021 @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special virtual meeting to take action on staff employment and transfers for the 2021-22 school year. The board will consider approving lists of administrative and certified staff on probationary contracts, as well as administrative staff transfers. The meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube.

• Recommended approval of employment of administrative staff on probationary contracts for 2021-22
• Recommended approval of employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2021-22
• Recommended approval of transfer of administrative staff for 2021-22 school year

The Board of Education met virtually to review personnel matters. The board approved the employment and transfer of staff members.

• Approved employment of staff (7-0)
• Approved transfer of staff (7-0)

Education Committee Meeting: 08/23/2021 @ 4:00 pm

The Education Committee will discuss two items: the School Start Time Task Force and extended elementary instructional time, and the course book for the 2022-23 school year. No decisions will be made; this is a discussion-only meeting. The public may participate in open forum in-person.

• Discussion of School Start Time Task Force and extended elementary instructional time
• Discussion of Course Book for 2022-23 school year (with attached documents)
• Open Forum for public participation in-person

Special Board Meeting: 08/18/2021 @ 5:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Board of Education will discuss and potentially vote on a motion to require face coverings for all students, staff, visitors, and contractors inside district buildings and on district transportation, effective August 23, 2021. Masks would be optional outdoors and for co-curricular activities as determined by administration. The special meeting was called following the Operations Committee meeting.

• Recommended action to require masks inside all District buildings and transportation effective August 23, 2021
• Masks optional outdoors and for co-curricular activities as determined by administration
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and live-streamed on YouTube

The Board approved COVID-19 mask requirements for students, staff, visitors, and contractors effective August 23, 2021. An amendment was also passed to trigger a review meeting when Brown County weekly COVID-19 cases drop below 100 per 100,000 people.

• Approved required face coverings inside District buildings, premises, and transportation effective August 23, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved amendment to automatically call a review meeting when Brown County one-week COVID-19 cases are below 100 per 100,000 people (6-1)

Policy and Governance Committee Meeting: 08/16/2021 @4:00 p.m.

The Policy and Governance Committee will meet to discuss plans for the 2021-2022 school year to evaluate and propose revisions to Policy 443.1 on student dress. The committee will also review proposed Policy 363.5 on internet filtering and proposed revisions to Policy Series 600 (financial management) and 900 (school properties). No decisions will be made; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion of plan to evaluate and bring forth revisions to Policy 443.1: Student Dress
• Review of proposed Policy 363.5: Internet Filtering
• Review of proposed revisions to Policy Series 600 (fiscal management, procurement, grants) and 900 (school properties disposal)

The committee discussed plans to evaluate and revise the student dress policy and reviewed a new internet filtering policy. Members also reviewed proposed revisions to the 600 and 900 policy series. No final votes were taken on these policies during the meeting.

• Planned evaluation of Policy 443.1: Student Dress for October/November
• Reviewed Proposed Policy 363.5: Internet Filtering for future Board action on September 13th
• Reviewed proposed revisions to Policy Series 600 and 900

Operations Committee Meeting 08/16/2021 @6:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Operations Committee is meeting to discuss a finance quarterly report, including ESSER expenditures, and fall planning for the return to school. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only. Public participation is allowed in-person during the open forum.

• Finance quarterly report with ESSER expenditures as of June 30, 2021
• Return to Learn fall planning presentation
• Public participation in-person at 200 S. Broadway, room #331
• Meeting audio recorded and link shared in minutes

The committee reviewed the Quarterly Finance Report and ESSER and CARES information. Superintendent Steve Murley presented the Return to School plan, including protocols for masking, testing, and quarantine.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 p.m.

Special Board Meeting: 08/09/2021 @ 5:30 p.m. - Title IX Training

The Board of Education is meeting solely for Title IX training led by the District Student Discrimination, Discipline & Title IX Coordinator Ellen Krueger. No votes, decisions, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Roll call and meeting logistics
• Title IX training presentation by Ellen Krueger
• Adjournment

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 08/09/2021 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education holds a regular meeting with largely procedural items. After opening activities and a public forum, the board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of July payments, financial reports, gifts, meeting minutes, and personnel actions (transfers and employment of certified and administrative staff). No major policy or spending decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Recognition of Green Bay East High School for top honors at the 2021 FBLA National Leadership Experience
• Consent agenda items: approval of July payments, June and July financial reports, gifts report for July 2021, minutes from four prior meetings, and personnel actions including transfers and employment of probationary staff
• Public forum for citizen comments per district procedures

The Board of Education approved student academic standards for the 2021-22 school year and suspended graduation requirement policies for 2021-23 due to COVID-19. The Board also authorized the use of Head Start grant funding for a learning center addition and modified the Employee Handbook to include COVID-19 related leave.

• Approved 2021-22 student academic standards for math, science, reading/writing, geography, and history (7-0)
• Approved suspension of graduation requirement policies for 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years (7-0)
• Approved use of Head Start grant funding for an addition at the Head Start Learning Center (7-0)
• Approved addendum to the agreement between the City of Green Bay and the school district (7-0)
• Approved modification of Employee Handbook to provide COVID-19 related leave for 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, financial reports, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 07/26/2021 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education voted on COVID-19 mask requirements for the upcoming school year. After considering two motions to follow CDC guidance that failed, the board approved a policy requiring face coverings for grades 3K-6 when inside District buildings, strongly recommending them for unvaccinated older students and staff. The policy also sets a trigger for broader mandates if the infection rate reaches 1% over five consecutive days.

• Approved motion: masks required for grades 3K-6 indoors; strongly recommended for grades 7-16; optional outdoors; trigger for mandate if infection rate hits 1%
• Failed motion to follow CDC guidance by making masks optional for eligible vaccinated students and staff
• Failed motion to require masks only for students not eligible for vaccination
• Previous June 7 motion had required masks for grades 3K-8; this updates policy
• Policy references CDC guidance and includes WIAA and transportation requirements

The Board approved a mask policy effective August 17, 2021. Masks will be required for students in grades 3K-6 inside buildings and strongly recommended for grades 7-16. Two previous motions regarding mask requirements were defeated.

• Denied mask policy recommending but not requiring face coverings for unvaccinated individuals (1-6)
• Denied mask policy requiring face coverings for students not eligible for vaccination (2-5)
• Approved mask policy requiring face coverings for Grades 3K-6 inside buildings and recommending them for Grades 7-16 (5-2)

Listening Session: 07/25/2021 @ 5:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a virtual listening session on July 25, 2021, starting at 5:00 p.m. to hear public input regarding CDC guidance for returning to school. Individuals must submit a public participation form by 4:00 p.m. on July 23; speakers will have three minutes each. The meeting is a listening session only, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Virtual listening session on CDC guidance for return to school
• Public participation forms due by 4:00 p.m. July 23
• Each speaker granted three minutes to address the board
• Comments can also be emailed to [email protected]
• Meeting livestreamed on YouTube

The Board of Education conducted a virtual listening session to hear public comment regarding CDC guidance for returning to school. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 p.m. (unanimous)

Special Board Meeting: 07/22/2021 @ 4:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special virtual meeting on July 22, 2021. The board will consider and vote on the employment of administrative, certified, and non-certified staff, as well as transfers of administrative staff for the 2021-22 school year. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube.

• Employment of administrative staff on probationary contracts for 2021-22
• Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2021-22
• Employment of non-certified staff exempt
• Transfer of administrative staff for 2021-22 school year

The Board approved the employment and transfer of staff for the 2021-22 school year. Both motions carried with five yes votes.

• Approved employment of staff for 2021-22 school year (5-0)
• Approved transfer of staff for 2021-22 school year (5-0)

Special Board Meeting - Board Training 07/12/2021 @ 5:00 pm

This is a special board meeting dedicated to training. The board will receive Harassment Training from Jodi Traas of Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to welcome, training, and adjournment.

• Board of Education Harassment Training led by Jodi Traas

Regular Board of Education Meeting 07/12/2021 @ 6:00 p.m.

This is a regular Board of Education meeting with standard procedural items. The board will recognize Chris Collar for a safety award, hear the Intra-City Student Council report, hold public forum, and vote on a consent agenda including bills, gifts, minutes, personnel actions, and revised job descriptions for multiple administrative positions.

• Recognition of District Safety and Security Coordinator Chris Collar for WSSCA School Safety Coordinator of the Year Award
• Consent agenda approval includes bills, gifts report, minutes from prior meetings, and employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2021-22
• Approval of 26 revised job descriptions for positions ranging from executive directors to custodial service managers
• Public forum for resident comments

The Board of Education approved revisions to student expulsion procedures and a long-range plan for library services. The board also appointed an Independent Hearing Officer for the 2021-22 school year and approved personnel actions and job descriptions.

• Approved revisions to Rule 447.7 Student Expulsion Procedures (7-0)
• Approved long-range plan for library services development (7-0)
• Approved authorization and appointment of an Independent Hearing Officer for 2021-22 (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action (7-0)
• Approved Job Descriptions (7-0)
• Approved Bus Monitor Proposal (7-0)
• Approved bills, gifts, and minutes via Consent Agenda (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 06/28/2021 @ 12:00 p.m.

The Board of Education is meeting virtually to consider two action items: the transfer of staff and the employment of staff for the 2021-22 school year. Both items include recommended motions to approve. The meeting includes roll call and virtual access details.

• Transfer of staff for 2021-22 school year – recommended approval
• Employment of staff for 2021-22 school year – recommended approval
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube

The Board of Education approved the employment and transfer of staff for the 2021-22 school year. Both actions were passed by a unanimous vote of the members present.

• Approved transfer of staff for 2021-22 school year (6-0)
• Approved employment of staff for 2021-22 school year (6-0)

Education Committee Meeting: 6/28/2021 @ 4:00 pm

The Education Committee will hear an update on the International Baccalaureate Program from Chappell Elementary, Franklin Middle, and West High School. The meeting includes opening activities and public participation, but no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion item: International Baccalaureate Program update from Chappell Elementary, Franklin Middle, and West High School

The committee heard an update from staff at Chappell Elementary, Franklin Middle, and West High School regarding the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Staff discussed several action items related to program standards, staffing, and professional development. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Special Board Meeting - Board/Superintendent Retreat 06/16/2021 @ 4:00 pm

This special board meeting is a retreat focused on board operations training and facilities master planning. Topics include a new board member handbook, open meetings and public records, Robert's Rules, and the superintendent evaluation framework. The facilities segment covers potential referendum funding, facility condition assessments, enrollment projections, and community engagement. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of new board member handbook
• Open meetings and public records training
• Superintendent evaluation framework review
• Facilities master planning including referendum funding discussion
• Facility condition assessment and capacity analysis

The Board held a retreat to review board operations, legal requirements for open meetings, and the superintendent evaluation framework. Members discussed facilities master planning, including referendum dates, capacity analysis, and enrollment projections. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Board of Education Meeting 06/14/2021 @6:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will consider routine business items bundled into a consent agenda, including approval of bills, bids (including a McAuliffe roof project), financial report, gifts, meeting minutes, personnel actions (probationary contracts for administrative and certified staff), and an administrative organization chart for 2021-22. The meeting also includes recognition of community members for mental health grant work with Hispanic and Somali communities and a report from the Intra-City Student Council.

• Consent agenda approval of bills, bids, financial report, gifts, minutes, personnel actions, and admin org chart
• McAuliffe roof bid included in consent agenda (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
• Employment of administrative and certified staff on probationary contracts for 2021-22 school year
• Recognition of eight individuals and organizations for mental health grant work with Hispanic and Somali communities
• Intra-City Student Council report to the Board

The Board approved a budget request of $1,239,593.52 for English Language Arts and Science resource adoptions. Other key actions included increasing pay rates for substitute teachers and support staff and exercising an option to purchase property at 232 South Broadway Street.

• Approved $1,239,593.52 for English Language Arts and Science Resource Adoptions (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 232 South Broadway Street (5-1)
• Approved daily rate increase for substitute/guest teachers to $190 (6-0)
• Approved hourly rate increase for substitute support staff to $15/hour (6-0)
• Approved hourly rate increase for co-curricular event workers to $13.00 (6-0)
• Approved YMCA to provide after-school services for seven elementary schools (6-0)
• Approved Boys and Girls Club to provide after-school services for Danz and Fort Howard Elementary (6-0)
• Approved new secondary courses for the 2022-23 school year (6-0)

Special Board Meeting: 06/07/2021 @ 12:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will meet virtually via Zoom on June 7, 2021. The board will consider a motion that makes face coverings strongly recommended but not required on district premises, required on district‑provided transportation and at WIAA events, and mandates masks if the district’s COVID‑19 infection rate reaches 1% for five consecutive days, staying in effect until the rate falls below 0.2%. The meeting also includes roll call and an adjournment.

• Virtual meeting hosted on Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube
• Roll call of board members
• Proposed COVID‑19 mask policy with conditional requirements and thresholds
• Adjournment of the special board meeting

The Board established new face covering rules effective June 14, 2021. Masks will be required for grades 3K-8 inside buildings, while remaining optional for grades 9-16. The policy includes specific triggers for reinstating masks based on infection rates.

• Denied motion to make masks strongly recommended but not required for all (1-6)
• Denied amendment to require masks for pk-6 instead of pk-8 (1-6)
• Approved mask requirements for Grades 3K-8 inside buildings effective June 14, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved masks as optional when outside and strongly recommended for Grades 9-16 (7-0)
• Approved requirement for masks in buildings containing both elementary/middle and high school grades (7-0)
• Approved mask requirements for District transportation and WIAA events per federal and WIAA rules (7-0)
• Approved mandate for masks if infection rates reach 1% for 5 consecutive days until they fall below 0.2% (7-0)

Special Board Meeting 05/24/2021 @ 5:45 p.m.

The Board of Education held a special meeting and approved bids for student computer purchases for the 2021-22 school year. Camera Corner Connecting Point was awarded a $1,943,500 bid for 6,500 Chromebooks, and CDW-G Corporation was awarded a $188,500 bid for Chrome OS Management Licenses. Committee appointments were also made.

• Awarded $1,943,500 bid to Camera Corner Connecting Point for 6,500 Chromebooks
• Awarded $188,500 bid to CDW-G Corporation for Chrome OS Management Licenses
• Committee appointments made by President VandenHeuvel for Education, Operations, Policy and Governance and Financial Oversight Committee
• Meeting held at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, with live stream on YouTube

The Board approved two bids for student computer equipment for the 2021-22 school year. Additionally, the Board confirmed committee appointments and chairs for the district's various oversight committees.

• Approved $1,943,500 bid to Camera Corner Connecting Point for 6,500 Chromebooks (6-0)
• Approved $188,500 bid to CDW-G Corporation for Chrome OS Management Licenses (6-0)
• Confirmed Andrew Becker as chair of Education committee
• Confirmed Dawn Smith as chair of Operations committee
• Confirmed Laura Laitinen-Warren as chair of Policy & Governance committee
• Confirmed Laura McCoy as chair of Financial Oversight committee

Board Work Session 05/24/2021 @6:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will discuss updates on the PK-5 online school, the potential purchase of a Welcome Center, and the Q3 FY2021 financial report. They will also consider new secondary courses for 2022-23, resource adoptions for English Language Arts and Science, and revisions to several policies including telecommuting, virtual school, and meeting procedures. A public forum is scheduled for community input.

• GBAPS PK-5 Online School update presented by principal Adam Gloudeman
• Discussion of potential purchase of Green Bay Welcome Center (no dollar amount given)
• FY2021 Q3 financial report (period ending 3/31/2021) including CARES Act claims
• New secondary courses for 2022-23 from English Learner and International Baccalaureate programs
• Proposed adoption of ELA resources for grades 9-11 and science resources for grades 6-9

The Board held a work session to discuss several district updates and proposed policy changes. No substantive votes were taken on the discussion items; the only formal action was the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM (unanimous)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 05/19/2021 @ 1:30 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will meet with the Intra‑City Student Council. The agenda includes a welcome segment and two discussion items: grading systems and school start times. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube.

• Welcome & Good News segment
• Discussion of grading systems
• Discussion of school start times
• Virtual meeting access via Zoom
• Live‑stream on YouTube channel UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g

Special Board Meeting - Board/Superintendent Retreat 05/17/2021 @ 4:00 pm

The Green Bay School Board and Superintendent are meeting for a retreat to discuss board operations, including collaborative commitments, the 2021-22 meeting calendar, and school assignments. Much of the session focuses on a proposed committee structure with separate Education, Operations, Policy and Governance, and Financial Oversight committees, as well as advisory committees. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and review.

• Review of proposed board committee structure for Education, Operations, Policy and Governance, and Financial Oversight
• Discussion of 2021-22 board meeting calendar reflecting a move to committee structure
• Review of board member school assignments for 2021-22
• Presentation of administrative organization chart focusing on service to students and families
• Discussion of advisory committees for internal and external stakeholder engagement

The Board and Superintendent held a retreat to review the 2021-22 meeting calendar, school assignments, and the administrative organizational chart. Discussions were held regarding a proposed committee structure and the roles of various oversight and advisory committees. No formal votes were taken on these items other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Intra-City Student Council Meet and Greet @ 6:00 pm

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is holding a virtual meet and greet with the Intra-City Student Council (ICSC). Board members and Superintendent Murley will join student representatives from 6:00-6:30 PM. The meeting is livestreamed on YouTube.

• Meet and greet between Board of Education members and ICSC representatives from this year and next school year

Regular Board Meeting 05/10/2021 @6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a $9.8 million transportation services contract with Lamers and First Student for the 2022-23 school year. Also approved were bills, financial reports, bids for building projects, and facility rental fee updates. The meeting included recognitions for Golden Apple winners, Herb Kohl recipients, and a Future 15 young professional.

• Transportation services contract with Lamers and First Student for 2022-23: estimated $9,841,915.84
• Approval of bids for roofing and other work at multiple schools (Eas, FS, Fra, Lin, Lom lots & Kin roof)
• Approval of updated facility rental fees
• Financial report for April approved

The Board approved a return to in-person instruction for the 2021-22 school year and the creation of a GBAPS Online School for grades 4K-5. Several staff salary increases and policy revisions were approved, and the district authorized litigation against Juul Labs, Inc.

• Approved return to in-person instruction for 2021-22 school year (6-0)
• Approved creation of GBAPS Online School for grades 4K-5 (6-0)
• Approved 1.23% base wage increase for paraprofessionals (6-0)
• Approved 1.23% wage increase for clerical, food service, maintenance, monitors, and trades staff (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 1.23% salary increase for technical, professional staff, and managers (6-0)
• Approved litigation and fee agreement with Frantz Law Group against Juul Labs, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 443.1 Student Dress (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy and Rule 447.1 regarding physical force, restraint and seclusion (5-1)

Special Board Meeting: 05/03/2021 @ 4:15

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special virtual meeting on May 3, 2021. The board will vote to adjourn into closed session to discuss readmittance of students under expulsion, per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(f). The meeting is livestreamed on YouTube but not open for in-person attendance.

• Board vote to adjourn into closed session for student readmission hearings
• Closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(f) for student disciplinary data

The Board of Education held a virtual special meeting and voted to enter a closed session. The purpose of the closed session was to hold hearings regarding the readmission of a student under expulsion.

• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session to consider student readmission (5-0)

Special Board Meeting: 04/26/2021 @5:00 p.m.

This special board meeting is devoted to electing the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Clerk, and Secretary to the Board of Education, followed by appointments to several liaison and representative positions. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of Board President
• Election of Board Vice-President
• Election of Board Treasurer
• Election of Board Clerk
• Appointment of Legislative Liaison and WASB Delegate/Alternate

The Board of Education held a special meeting to elect its officers and secretary. The board also appointed members to various liaison and representative roles.

• Elected Eric VandenHeuvel as President (7-0)
• Elected Laura McCoy as Vice-President (6-1)
• Elected Andrew Becker as Treasurer (7-0)
• Elected Dawn Smith as Clerk (7-0)
• Elected Beth Jones as Secretary to the Board of Education (7-0)
• Appointed Laura Laitinen-Warren as Legislative Liaison
• Appointed Nancy Welch as CESA #7 Liaison and Representative to Annual Convention
• Appointed Laura McCoy as WASB delegate and Head Start Representative

Board Work Session: 04/26/2021:Immediately Following Special Meeting

The board will discuss a virtual PK-5 elementary school, requiring a state ID number and board approval. Also on the agenda are a finance presentation on cash defeasance, student transportation services RFP, facility rental fees, and fee schedule for 2021-22. Policy revisions include student dress code, staff physical restraint, and employee grant compensation.

• Virtual PK-5 elementary school creation and DPI identification number request
• Finance presentation on cash defeasance
• Student Transportation Services RFP Q2021-01
• Policy revisions: Student Dress (443.1), Staff Physical Restraint (447.1), Employee Compensation from Federal Grants (671.5)
• Facility rental fees and fee schedule for 2021-22 school year

The Board approved a 5% increase to facility rental fees, rounded to the nearest $5.00. Members discussed the 2021-22 fee schedule and referred the issue of class size to a committee for further review. Other items, including policy updates and transportation services, were discussed without recorded final votes.

• Approved 5% increase to facility rental fees
• Reordered agenda items (unanimous)
• Referred class size policy to committee for comprehensive review
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Exchange of Proposals: 04/14/21 @ 9:15am - Plumbers and Pipefitters

The Green Bay Area Public School District and United Association Local 400 (Plumbers and Pipefitters) will exchange initial bargaining proposals in an open session on April 14, 2021. Following the open exchange, the board may convene in closed session to discuss compensation data. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on YouTube.

• Exchange of initial proposals with United Association Local 400 (Plumbers and Pipefitters)
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube
• Possible closed session to discuss compensation under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c)
• Public participation permitted pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.86 and 111.70(4)(mb)

The district and Plumbers and Pipefitters exchanged proposals. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Exchanged proposals with Plumbers and Pipefitters

Exchange of Proposals: 04/14/21 @ 8:30am - Paraprofessionals

The Green Bay Area Public School District will meet with the Green Bay Education Association representing paraprofessionals to exchange initial bargaining proposals. The meeting is open to the public and will begin in open session, with a possible motion to move to closed session to discuss compensation data. The session will be held virtually via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube.

• Exchange of initial bargaining proposals with the Green Bay Education Association (paraprofessionals)
• Potential motion to convene a closed session to consider compensation data
• Virtual meeting via Zoom, livestreamed on YouTube
• Public access provided under Wisconsin Statutes 19.86 and 111.70(4)(mb)

The meeting was held to exchange proposals between the school district and paraprofessionals. No votes were taken and no formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Exchange of Proposals: 04/14/21 @ 8:00am - Teachers

The Green Bay Area Public School District will meet with the Green Bay Education Association to exchange initial bargaining proposals. The meeting is open to the public, but a motion may be made to move to a closed session to discuss employee compensation data as allowed by Wisconsin statutes. The session will be held virtually via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube.

• Exchange of initial bargaining proposals between the district and the teachers union
• Potential motion to convene a closed session to consider compensation, promotion, or performance data
• Virtual meeting conducted via Zoom with a YouTube livestream
• Public access provided under Wisconsin Statutes 19.86 and 111.70(4)(mb)
• Roll call at the start of the meeting

The Green Bay Area Public School District and teachers met to exchange proposals. No other actions were recorded during the meeting.

• Exchanged proposals

Regular Board Meeting 04/12/2021

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board met in open session, then moved to closed session to discuss litigation and collective bargaining matters. In open session the Board approved a consent agenda that included the 2021‑2022 Head Start COLA grant, the Data Center Modernization Project, the March financial report, and prior meeting minutes. The meeting also featured an Open Forum for public comments and a review of a school security drill.

• Closed session to confer on potential class action litigation and collective bargaining negotiations
• Approval of 2021‑2022 Head Start Supplemental Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) grant
• Approval of Data Center Modernization Project
• Approval of March financial report
• Approval of minutes from prior Board meetings

The Board of Education approved the creation of the Fund 73 Employee Benefit Trust and appointed BMO Harris Bank, N.A. as Trustee and Custodian. The Board also appointed PMA Financial Networks as the Investment Advisor for the trust. Additionally, the board accepted written school security drill evaluations from all district principals.

• Approved Consent Agenda including 2021-2022 Head Start COLA, bills, and personnel action (6-1 abstain)
• Accepted written school security drill evaluations from all District school principals (6-1 abstain)
• Authorized adoption of Wisconsin OPEB Trust and Custody Agreement and created Fund 73 Employee Benefit Trust (6-1 abstain)
• Appointed BMO Harris Bank, N.A. as Trustee and Custodian for Fund 73 (6-1 abstain)
• Authorized adoption of Investment Advisory Agreement and appointed PMA Financial Networks as Investment Advisor for Fund 73 (6-1 abstain)

Work Session 03/22/2021: Immediately Following Special Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a work session to hear presentations on the CESA 6 Fund 73 Trust (OPEB) and on strategic summer school planning. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only. Public comments are accepted via phone or written submission.

• Presentation on CESA 6 Fund 73 Trust (OPEB) by Chief Operations Officer Peter Ross
• Discussion of strategic summer school planning by Coordinator Lisa Johnson
• Open forum for public comments by phone or in writing

The Board held a work session to review presentations on the Fund 73 Trust and summer school details. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Special Board Meeting: 03/22/2021 @5:00 p.m.

The Board approved transitioning secondary students to a 4-day in-person instructional model starting April 12, 2021, with Wednesdays remaining virtual. It also voted to rescind the suspension of Board Policies 187 and 188 regarding meeting procedures and public participation related to COVID-19.

• Approved secondary return to 4-day per week in-person instruction beginning April 12, 2021; Wednesdays remain virtual.
• Rescinded suspension of Board Policies 187 and 188 (meeting procedures and public participation) related to COVID-19.
• Motion carried 6-0-1 on the instructional model, and 7-0 on the policy rescission.

The Board approved a plan for secondary students to return to in-person instruction four days per week starting April 12, 2021. The Board also rescinded the suspension of policies 187 and 188 regarding public participation and board meetings.

• Approved secondary students return to 4-day per week in-person instruction starting April 12, 2021 (5-2)
• Approved amendment to schedule a Special Board Meeting if the community burden rate reaches 400 using the 14-day model (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved rescission of 2020-21 suspension of Board Policies 187 and 188 (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting 03/08/2021 @6:00 p.m.

The board will consider a consent agenda approving routine business including payments, minutes, Head Start continuation application, JDAL contract renewal, a change in the adopted budget, personnel actions, and a donation report. Public comment may be submitted in writing due to suspension of in-person appearances. The meeting also includes recognition of Chris Collar as 2021 Wisconsin School Safety Coordinator of the Year.

• Recognition of Chris Collar as 2021 Wisconsin School Safety Coordinator of the Year
• Renewal of JDAL contract for 2021-2026
• Change in adopted budget (December 2020)
• Head Start continuation application for 2021-22
• Personnel actions: employment of certified staff on probationary contracts

The Board approved health and dental insurance rates for active employees and retirees for 2021-22. Several personnel policies regarding conflicts of interest and student government were adopted. A motion to call a special meeting on March 22 regarding secondary school hybrid transitions failed.

• Approved 2021-22 health and dental insurance rates for active employees and retirees
• Approved MetLife as life insurance administrator and long term disability administrator
• Approved paying 100% of long term disability costs for employees working over 5.5 hours/week
• Approved Policy 522.6 Staff-Student and Staff-Minor Child Relations
• Approved Policy 522.4 Staff Conflicts of Interest and Policy 522.41 Anti-Nepotism
• Approved Policy 441.1 Student Government
• Approved appointment of Independent Hearing Officer(s) (7-0)
• Denied motion to call special meeting on March 22 for secondary hybrid transition (4-3)

Special Board Meeting: 03/01/2021 @ 4:45 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on March 1, 2021. Board members will interview eight individuals who have applied for the vacant board seat. After the interviews, the board will discuss the candidates, consider nominations, and may vote to fill the vacancy. The meeting will be held in the District Office Building, 200 S. Broadway, Room #331, and streamed on YouTube.

• Interview of eight board member candidates (Eric Hagedorn, Saint Luke B Her, Jessica Franco-Morales, Josh Koch, Chad Dall, Denise Seibert, Laura Laitinen-Warren, Rachel Cloud)
• Discussion and possible vote to select a new board member for the vacant seat
• Roll call of board members, Superintendent Stephen Murley, and cabinet members
• Virtual meeting access via Zoom and YouTube livestream

The Board of Education interviewed eight candidates for a vacant seat. The board voted to appoint Laura Laitinen-Warren to the position.

• Appointed Laura Laitinen-Warren to the vacant school board seat (6-0)

Board Work Session: 02/22/2021

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will convene in closed session at 5 p.m. to review Independent Hearing Officer responses to a Request for Applications, then reconvene in open session at 6 p.m. to discuss several items: the GBAPS Forward blended learning initiative, district assessments, employee benefit renewal (including health/dental rates and a Long Term Disability carrier change), a membership report, a quarterly finance report, and proposed revisions to four policies (Staff-Student Relations, Staff Conflicts of Interest, Anti-Nepotism, and Student Government). A public forum will be held with written comments accepted.

• Benefit Renewal Update: Board will discuss health and dental premium rates and a change to the Long Term Disability carrier, with a vote expected in March.
• GBAPS Forward: Discussion of blended learning guidelines for elementary and secondary in-person instruction.
• Quarterly Finance Report: Presentation of the district's Q1-Q2 financial results.
• Proposed policy revisions: Policy 522.6 (Staff-Student and Staff-Minor Child Relations), 522.4 (Staff Conflicts of Interest), 522.41 (Anti-Nepotism), and 44.1.1 (Student Government).
• Closed session: Board will review Independent Hearing Officer responses to a Request for Applications.

The Board convened in closed session to review Independent Hearing Officer responses to Request for Applications. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussions regarding employee benefits, blended learning, assessments, membership, and finance reports. No votes were taken on the proposed policy revisions or benefit renewals.

• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session to review Independent Hearing Officer responses (6-0)

Special Board Meeting: 02/15/2021 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting to discuss and select individuals for board vacancy interviews. The board will review candidates who submitted letters of interest and determine who will be interviewed. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Selection of individuals for board vacancy interviews from candidate letters of interest

The Board of Education reviewed 24 letters of interest for a board vacancy. The Board selected 9 individuals to be offered interviews during a special meeting on March 1st.

• Selected 9 individuals for board vacancy interviews

Regular Board Meeting: 02/08/2021 @ 6:00

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting virtually. They will discuss the GBAPS Forward plan for returning to in-person instruction, including a draft instructional model. The board also approved a consent agenda including minutes, gifts, financial report, payments, and personnel actions. A legislative update presentation is scheduled.

• Discussion of GBAPS Forward in-person instructional model draft
• Approval of consent agenda: minutes, gifts, financial report, payments, personnel actions
• Legislative update presentation
• Intra-City Student Council report
• Public forum with virtual participation procedures

The Board established a timeline for returning students to in-person and blended instruction for the spring. They also approved updates to face covering policies and expulsion hearing procedures.

• Approved in-person instruction for 3K-5th grade starting March 1 (4-2)
• Approved blended A/B cohorts for grades 6 and 9 starting March 1, and grades 7, 8, 10-12 starting March 8 (4-2)
• Mandated emergency board meeting if Brown County case burden exceeds 600 per 100,000 residents for 14 days (5-1)
• Approved update to Policy and Rule 453.35 regarding Face Coverings (6-0)
• Approved authorization and appointment of an Independent Hearing Officer (6-0)
• Approved update to Policy 447.4-Rule(2) Alternative Expulsion Hearing Procedure (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, gifts, financial report, payments, and personnel action (6-0)

Special Board Meeting: 01/25/2021 @ 5:00 p.m.

At a special virtual meeting, the Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education elected Brenda Warren as vice president. The motion carried unanimously with six votes in favor.

• Election of Brenda Warren as Board of Education Vice President, motion carried with six yes votes

The Board of Education held a special meeting to elect a Vice President. Brenda Warren was nominated and elected to the position.

• Elected Brenda Warren as Board of Education Vice President (6-0)

Board Work Session: 01/25/21 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss several items, including a proposed face mask policy, a timeline for filling a board vacancy, and COVID-related expenditures. The board will also consider updates to expulsion hearing procedures and the appointment of an independent hearing officer for student expulsions and Title IX violations. Public comments will be accepted virtually.

• Discuss timeline to fill board vacancy for term ending April 10, 2022
• Review COVID-related expenditure report on unexpected costs
• Proposed Policy and Rule 453.35 on face coverings as a health measure
• Appointment of an independent hearing officer for expulsions and Title IX violations
• Proposed update to Rule 447.4-Rule(2) on alternative expulsion hearing procedure

The Board held a work session to discuss several proposals and reports, including COVID-19 expenditures and a face mask policy. No substantive votes were taken on the discussion items. The only formal action was the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 10:42 PM (Unanimous)

Special Board Meeting: 01/19/2021 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special meeting to reconsider gating criteria for returning to in-person instruction. The board voted on several motions; a motion to begin in-person instruction for grades 3K-12 on a phased schedule starting February 15 failed. However, a subsequent motion passed that will begin in-person instruction for grades 3K-5 and grades 6 and 9 three weeks after COVID-19 vaccinations are available to school staff, with other grades following. Additionally, the board passed a motion requiring an emergency board meeting if Brown County's COVID-19 case burden reaches 1,000 cases per 100,000 population per 14 days.

• Motion to begin in-person instruction on Feb. 15 for grades 3K-2, Feb. 22 for 3-5, Mar. 1 for 6-8, Mar. 8 for 9-12 with blended A/B cohorts failed
• Motion to begin in-person instruction for 3K-5th grade and A/B cohorts in grades 6 and 9 three weeks after school staff vaccinations become available passed
• Motion requiring an emergency board meeting if Brown County case burden reaches 1,000 per 100,000 per 14 days passed
• Board conducted meeting virtually via Zoom due to public health crisis
• All motions included a week of all-virtual instruction starting March 22 with blended model resuming March 29

The Board decided on a schedule for returning to in-person and blended instruction tied to the availability of staff vaccinations. The plan includes a virtual-only week on March 22 and a trigger for an emergency meeting if Brown County COVID-19 cases reach a specific threshold.

• Approved return to in-person instruction (M,T,TH,F) for 3K-5th grade and A/B Cohorts in grades 6 and 9 three weeks after staff vaccinations are available (5-1)
• Approved return to blended instruction for grades 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 one week after the initial phase (5-1)
• Approved requirement for an emergency board meeting if Brown County case burden reaches 1000 cases per 100,000 population per 14 days (6-0)
• Approved all students attending virtual learning the week of March 22, resuming previous models March 29 (5-1)
• Denied motion for specific calendar-date return starting February 15 (3-3)

Regular Board Meeting: 01/11/2021

The board will hold closed sessions to consider readmittance of expelled students and the superintendent's performance evaluation. In open session, they will discuss a pandemic update, authority for compensation tied to CPI, and the superintendent's contract. Routine consent agenda items and public forum will also be addressed.

• Closed session to consider readmittance of expelled students
• Superintendent's performance evaluation (closed session)
• Authority for Compensation related to CPI (Consumer Price Index) for superintendent contract
• Pandemic update (open session)
• Consent agenda approval including December 2020 bills and gifts report

The Board approved a 1.81% retroactive salary increase for educators, administrators, managers, and various support staff. It also approved a modified hybrid learning rotation for grades 6-12 and an extension of the Superintendent's contract.

• Approved 1.81% retroactive salary increase for educators (5-1)
• Approved 1.81% retroactive salary increase for administrators, managers, and technical staff (6-1)
• Approved 1.81% retroactive wage increase for paraprofessionals, clerical, food service, and trades (6-1)
• Approved $12.00 per hour wage for support staff substitutes (7-0)
• Approved hybrid model rotation for grades 6-12 starting at 250 cases per 100,000 (5-2)
• Approved extension and modifications to the Superintendent's contract (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, gifts, and personnel action (7-0)
• Postponed vote on gating criteria for grades 3K-2 to January 25, 2021 (7-0)