Green Bay Area Public School District public meetings in 2022

Special Board Meeting: 12/21/2022 @ 9:00 a.m. (Closed Session)

This is a procedural special board meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. The board will vote to convene behind closed doors under Wisconsin law to discuss personnel issues, disciplinary data, or hearings. No public decisions or substantive agenda items are listed.

• Motion to adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for personnel and disciplinary matters

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 12/19/2022 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education meets for a regular meeting with opening activities, public forum, and a consent agenda for routine approvals including bills, financial report, gifts, and minutes. No substantive policy or budget items are discussed in the provided agenda.

• Consent agenda approval including bills, financial report, gifts, and minutes
• Intra-City Student Council report
• Public forum for community input
• Land acknowledgement statement

The Board of Education approved the open enrollment space designation and a series of technology and facility purchases. The board also adopted new rules regarding medication and Naloxone administration and revised intradistrict transfer procedures.

• Approved open enrollment space designation (6-1)
• Approved print shop equipment lease with Rhyme (7-0)
• Approved purchase of docking stations (6-1)
• Approved purchase of Hovercams (6-1)
• Approved purchase of Screenbeams (6-1)
• Approved purchase of certified staff laptops (6-1)
• Approved new fire alarm system at East High School (7-0)
• Adopted Rule 453.4 (3) for staff administration of Naloxone (Narcan) (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 12/19/2022 @ 1:30 p.m. (Closed Session)

This special board meeting consists solely of a motion to adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin statutes to consider personnel data, disciplinary data, and hold hearings regarding specific persons. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled. The agenda is entirely procedural.

• Motion to convene closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for personnel and disciplinary hearings

Board of Education Work Session: 12/12/2022 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting (closed session first followed by open session)

The Board of Education holds a work session following a special board meeting, starting with a closed session to discuss an employee complaint appeal under Policy 511. After reconvening in open session, the board will hear an Anti-Racism Club presentation, review the 2021-22 Annual Progress Report, discuss open enrollment space availability for 2023-24, and receive a budget update. Public forum is also scheduled.

• Closed session to consider employment status and complaint appeal per Board Policy 511
• Anti-Racism Club presentation to the board
• Discussion of the 2021-22 Annual Progress Report
• Discussion on space availability for open enrollment in 2023-24
• Budget update for the district

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review various reports and proposals. No substantive actions were taken, as several items were deferred for formal action at the December 19, 2022, meeting.

• Closed session portion of the meeting canceled
• Open Enrollment Space Designation deferred to Dec 19 meeting
• Print Shop Leased Equipment deferred to Dec 19 meeting
• Purchase of Docking Stations deferred to Dec 19 meeting
• Purchase of Hovercams deferred to Dec 19 meeting
• Purchase of Screenbeams deferred to Dec 19 meeting
• Purchase of Certified Staff Laptops deferred to Dec 19 meeting
• Purchase of New Fire Alarm at East High School deferred to Dec 19 meeting

Special Board Meeting: 12/12/2022 @ 4:00 p.m.

The board voted to approve a resolution awarding the sale of $92,605,000 in general obligation promissory notes. The meeting also included a closed session for considering personnel matters and disciplinary data under Wisconsin statute.

• Approved Resolution Awarding Sale of $92,605,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for personnel and disciplinary hearings

The Board of Education approved a resolution for the sale of $92,605,000 in general obligation promissory notes. The decision followed a review of the documentation and a discussion regarding bond ratings and interest.

• Approved Resolution Awarding the Sale of $92,605,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 11/28/2022 @ 4:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search with BWP & Associates. The agenda includes only opening procedural items and a single discussion item with the search firm. The board will then move into closed session under Wisconsin statutes for personnel matters.

• Discussion with BWP & Associates regarding the superintendent search
• Closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for personnel and disciplinary matters

The Board of Education met with BWP & Associates to discuss the superintendent search timeline and recruitment strategy. The Board authorized up to $1,500 in additional advertising costs.

• Approved additional recruitment advertising and authorized Laura McCoy to approve up to $1,500 in costs

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 11/28/2022 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

This is a regular board meeting with procedural items including approval of the consent agenda (bills, financial report, gifts), a report from the Intra-City Student Council, and a public forum. The agenda is largely routine and contains no specific policy or spending changes beyond what is attached in the consent items.

• Consent agenda approval including bills (Oct 22 payments) and financial report for October 2022
• Gifts report for October 2022
• Intra-City Student Council report to the board
• Public forum for community input (5-minute speaking limit)

The Board of Education approved the 2023-24 school year calendar and contracted Advocate Aurora for the Employee Assistance Program. Several administrative positions were reclassified with updated salary ranges, and revisions to procurement and open enrollment policies were adopted.

• Approved 2023-24 School Year Calendar (7-0)
• Contracted Advocate Aurora as Employee Assistance Program provider (7-0)
• Reclassified Executive Assistant/Legal Assistant to Paralegal Specialist ($66,817-$77,693) (7-0)
• Reclassified Executive Assistant in Payroll to Payroll Specialist ($66,817-$77,693) (7-0)
• Reclassified Safety and Security Coordinator to Safety and Security Manager ($73,389-$85,336) (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy and Rule 672 regarding Procurement and Purchasing (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy and Rule 424 regarding Full-Time Public School Open Enrollment (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved termination of Jeff De Baushe (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 11/14/2022 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several operational and policy items, including a referendum, an EAP recommendation, the 2023-24 school calendar proposal, a membership report, and reclassification of positions. The board will also review proposed revisions to procurement and purchasing policies (Policy 672 and Rule 672) and full-time open enrollment policies (Policy 424 and Rule 424). No formal votes are expected; these discussions will inform future board decisions.

• Discussion of a referendum
• EAP recommendation from M3 presented
• Proposed 2023-24 school calendar dates
• Reclassification of positions (paralegal, payroll specialist, safety and security coordinator)
• Revisions to Policy 672 (Procurement and Purchasing) and Policy 424 (Open Enrollment)

The Board of Education held a work session to review several proposals, including the 2023-24 school calendar and procurement policies. No formal votes were taken on these items; they are scheduled for action at the November 28 regular meeting. The Board also acknowledged the passing of a referendum.

• Tabled EAP Recommendation for formal action on Nov 28
• Tabled 23-24 Calendar Proposal for formal action on Nov 28
• Tabled Reclassification of Positions for formal action on Nov 28
• Tabled Policy 672 and Rule 672 (Procurement) for formal action on Nov 28
• Tabled Policy 424 and Rule 424 (Open Enrollment) for formal action on Nov 28

Special Board Meeting: 11/3/2022 @ 11:30 a.m. (Closed Session)

This special meeting consists solely of a closed session under Wisconsin statutes to consider personnel matters, including hearings related to specific individuals. No public business is scheduled.

• Motion to adjourn into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) and (f) and 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 11/2/2022 @ 7:30 A.M.

The Intra-City Student Council and Board of Education will meet for discussion only, with no votes or decisions scheduled. Items include an update on a water bottle drive, school food and beverage offerings, and feminine hygiene products in school bathrooms.

• Discussion of feminine hygiene products in school bathrooms
• Discussion of school food and beverage offerings
• Update on water bottle drive
• Good news reports from East, West, Southwest, Preble High Schools and John Dewey Academy of Learning

Special Board Meeting: 11/2/2022 @ 9:00 a.m. (Closed Session)

This is a special board meeting that immediately adjourns into closed session. The closed session is authorized under Wisconsin law to discuss personnel issues, including hearings under state statutes. No public action items are scheduled.

• Motion to convene in closed session for personnel matters

Technology Committee Meeting: 10/24/2022 @ 4:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Technology Committee will discuss internet filtering, including how it works, current filtering categories, and potential changes to categories that are blocked or allowed. The meeting is virtual and livestreamed on YouTube. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is purely a discussion.

• Discussion of how internet filtering operates
• Overview of current filtering categories
• Consideration of changing categories that are blocked or allowed

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 10/24/2022 @ Immediately Following Public Hearing

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a regular meeting following a public hearing. The main action was approval of the consent agenda, which included bills, a financial report, and a gifts report. The meeting also featured a student council report and public forum.

• Approval of consent agenda including bills for September 2022 payments
• Approval of September 2022 financial report
• Approval of gifts report for September 2022
• Public forum for community comments (5 minutes per speaker)
• Intra-City Student Council report presented

The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 final budget and set two different levy certifications based on the outcome of a referendum. The board also approved recommendations from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce and wage increases for food service staff.

• Approved 2022-23 Final Budget (6-0)
• Approved $97,358,393 levy upon passage of referendum (6-0)
• Approved $55,358,393 levy upon non-passage of referendum (6-0)
• Accepted written school security drill evaluations (6-0)
• Approved Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Head Start carryover request (6-0)
• Approved base wage increases for Food Service Staff (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 893 and Rule 893 regarding educational researchers (6-0)

Public Hearing: 2022-23 Budget: 10/24/2022 @ 5:30 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District holds a public hearing to receive community input on the proposed 2022-23 budget. The Board will discuss recommended changes to the previously approved budget and will vote on the final budget during a regular meeting following the hearing. Community members may provide comments in person, via Zoom, or in writing.

• Recommended changes to the 2022-23 approved budget with attached Budget Book and Change Analysis documents
• Tax levy documents presented with and without passage of a referendum
• Public forum for community comments with a three-minute limit per speaker
• Hearing held at 200 S. Broadway, Room #331, with livestream on YouTube
• Board will vote on the budget at a regular meeting immediately after the hearing

The Board conducted a public hearing to review recommended changes to the 2022-23 budget. Members discussed charter schools, private school vouchers, and fund transfers. No formal votes on budget changes were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Special Board Meeting: 10/10/2022 @ 4:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District board approved the 2022-23 budget, hired BWP & Associates as superintendent search firm, and approved staff employment and resignations. All motions carried with recorded votes.

• Approved 2022-23 budget
• Contracted BWP & Associates for superintendent search
• Approved employment of administrative and certified staff on probationary contracts for 2022-23
• Approved resignations of certified staff for 2022-23

The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 Budget as presented and modified. The Board also contracted BWP & Associates to assist in the search for a new superintendent. Additionally, the Board approved the employment and resignation of staff.

• Approved employment of staff (6-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (6-0)
• Contracting WASB for superintendent search denied (3-4)
• Approved contracting BWP & Associates for superintendent search (5-2)
• Approved 2022-23 Budget (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 10/10/2022 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

The Green Bay School Board will discuss a proposed wage increase for food service employees to address pay equity and retention. Other agenda items include revisions to Policy 893 on educational researchers, recommendations from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce, and a carryover request for Head Start funds. The board will also receive updates on interim assessments and school security drills.

• Proposed wage increase for food service employees to improve recruitment and retention
• Discussion of Policy 893 (Relations with Educational Researchers) and its accompanying rule
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce recommendations
• 4K and secondary assessment task force final recommendations
• Head Start program requesting carryover of unobligated 2021-2022 funds

The Board of Education conducted a work session to discuss several proposed policies and updates. No formal actions were taken; all items discussed are scheduled for formal action at the Regular Board Meeting on October 24, 2022.

• Tabled Policy 893 (Relations with Educational Researchers) to Oct 24
• Tabled Rule 893 (Guidelines for Evaluating Educational Research Requests) to Oct 24
• Tabled 4K and Secondary Assessment Task Force update to Oct 24
• Tabled Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce Recommendations to Oct 24
• Tabled Head Start Carry Over to Oct 24
• Tabled School Security Drills to Oct 24
• Tabled COBRA Recommendation to Oct 24
• Tabled Food Service Wage Increase to Oct 24

Special Board Meeting: 09/26/2022 @ 4:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to interview three firms for superintendent search consulting services. The board will discuss proposals from BWP & Associates, the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, and McPherson & Jacobson LLC. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda item.

• Interview with BWP & Associates for superintendent search consulting
• Interview with WASB - Wisconsin Association of School Boards for superintendent search consulting
• Interview with McPherson & Jacobson LLC for superintendent search consulting

The Board of Education held interviews with three firms to assist in the search for a superintendent. No formal decisions or votes were recorded regarding the selection of a consultant.

• Conducted interview with BWP & Associates
• Conducted interview with WASB - Wisconsin Association of School Boards
• Conducted interview with McPherson & Jacobson LLC

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 09/26/2022 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting following a special meeting, primarily consisting of procedural opening activities, public forum, and approval of a consent agenda that includes bills, a financial report, and gifts. No major policy decisions or substantive items are listed on this agenda.

• Consent agenda approval of bills for August 2022 payments
• Approval of August 2022 financial report
• Approval of gifts report for August 2022
• Public forum for community input (5-minute speaking limit)

The Board of Education approved the Middle and High School Course Books for the 2023-24 school year and several policy updates regarding procurement, student athletics, and staff gifts. The board also approved the Healthy Schools Meal Resolution and Head Start guidelines. Recommendations from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce were tabled until October 10, 2022.

• Approved Middle and High School Course Books for 2023-24 (6-0)
• Approved Healthy Schools Meal Resolution (6-0)
• Approved Head Start Program Guidelines and Policy Council By-Laws (6-0)
• Tabled Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce recommendations until Oct 10, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 342.6 (Alternative Education) and Policy 370 (Co-Curricular Activities) (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 453.7 (Concussions) and Policy 525 (Gifts to Staff) (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 672, Rule 672, and Exhibit 672 regarding Procurement and Purchasing (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, financial report, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (6-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 09/12/2022 @ 4:30 p.m. (closed session) @ 5:00 p.m. (open session)

This is a Board of Education work session with a closed session for personnel hearings, followed by an open session to discuss three items: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce recommendations, Head Start Program Guidelines and Operational Procedures, and proposed Course Book changes for the 2023-24 school year. The board will also hold a public forum.

• Discussion on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Taskforce recommendations
• Discussion on Head Start Program Guidelines and Operational Procedures Handbook and Policy Council By-Laws for 2022-2023
• Discussion on Course Book changes for the 2023-24 school year

The Board conducted a work session to review recommendations on equity, Head Start guidelines, and the 2023-24 course book. No formal actions were taken on these items, as they were deferred to the September 26 meeting. The Board also received updates on charter schools and strategic budget planning.

• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to recess for ten minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Special Board Meeting: 09/1/2022 @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special virtual meeting on September 1, 2022, and approved several personnel actions, suspended the mandatory face-covering policy for Head Start programs effective September 2, and increased substitute/guest teacher daily pay to $175 full-day ($87.50 half-day) or $200 full-day after 21 consecutive days. All motions passed unanimously with six votes in favor.

• Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts and managers/technical professionals for 2022-23 school year
• Approved transfers of administrative, managerial, and technical professional staff for 2022-23 fiscal year
• Accepted resignations of administrative and certified staff for 2022-23 fiscal year
• Suspended Section G of the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking Policy for Head Start programs, effective Sept 2, 2022
• Increased substitute/guest teacher daily pay to $175/full-day ($87.50/half-day) and $200/full-day ($100/half-day) after 21 consecutive days

The Board approved updated daily pay rates for substitute and guest teachers. It also voted to suspend the masking policy for Head Start programs effective September 2, 2022. Personnel changes regarding staff employment, transfers, and resignations were also approved.

• Approved employment of staff (6-0)
• Approved transfer of staff (6-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (6-0)
• Suspended Section G of the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking Policy for Head Start programs effective September 2, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved substitute/guest teacher pay increase to $175/full-day and $200/full-day for assignments of 21+ consecutive days effective September 1, 2022 (6-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 08/22/2022 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting including opening activities, student council reports, and a public forum. The board is also scheduled to review a consent agenda containing financial reports, minutes, and personnel actions.

• Intra-City Student Council Report
• Public Forum
• July payments approval
• June unaudited report and July Board Report
• Personnel actions including staff resignations, transfers, and employment

The Board approved funding for the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA to provide community-based after-school services. Members also approved the 2022-23 school safety plans, meal price schedules, and several administrative reorganizations including the elimination of five director-level positions.

• Approved $232,172 for Boys and Girls Club after-school programs at Danz and Fort Howard Elementary (7-0)
• Approved $1,018,368 for YMCA after-school programs at seven elementary schools (7-0)
• Approved School Safety & Security Plan (7-0)
• Approved 2022-23 Food Service Meal Price Schedule (7-0)
• Approved creation of GBAPS Secure Detention School and application for DPI identification number (7-0)
• Approved 2021-22 budget transfers per Wisconsin Statute 65.90(5)(a) (7-0)
• Eliminated Director of Assessment, Director of Research and Program Evaluation, and Associate Director of Summer School and Expanded Learning Programs (7-0)
• Eliminated Executive Director of Secondary Schools and Director of Preschool Programs (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 08/17/2022 @ 11:00 a.m. (Closed Session)

This special board meeting is entirely procedural: the board will convene in closed session under Wisconsin law to consider personnel matters, including hearings related to financial, medical, or disciplinary data. No public business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for hearings under Wis. Stat. 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Board of Education Work Session: 08/8/2022 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss several operational and educational items. Key topics include proposed organizational restructuring and job description revisions due to budget concerns, recommended meal price increases for the 2022-2023 school year, and the selection of providers for after-school programs. No votes are expected; the board will set future meeting agendas.

• Consideration of revisions to the District Organization Chart and job descriptions due to budget cuts
• Review of meal price recommendations for 2022-2023 school year (proposed increases)
• Selection of providers for community-based after-school programs
• Discussion of School Start Times Task Force recommendations from August 2021
• Review of GBAPSD School Safety & Security Plans (to be approved at August 22 regular meeting)

The Board of Education held a work session to review several proposals and reports. No formal actions were taken; all substantive items were deferred to the August 22 regular meeting or a later date.

Special Board Meeting: 08/8/2022 @ 4:30 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on August 8, 2022, starting at 4:30 p.m. in open session, then immediately move to closed session to discuss employment status of an employee and the superintendent's administrative contract. The board will reconvene at 5:00 p.m. to vote on staff employment, resignations, and terminations. All items on the agenda are procedural actions regarding personnel.

• Closed session to discuss superintendent's administrative contract and employee employment status
• Approval of employment of certified and administrative staff on probationary contracts for 2022-23 school year
• Approval of resignations of administrative and certified staff for 2022-23 fiscal year
• Approval of termination of non-certified staff

The Board of Education approved the employment, resignation, and termination of staff as presented. The Board also convened in a closed session to discuss employee status and the superintendent's administrative contract.

• Approved employment of staff (7-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (7-0)
• Approved termination of staff (7-0)
• Approved motion to convene in closed session to discuss employee status and superintendent's contract (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 08/1/2022 @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special virtual meeting and approved routine personnel actions, including employment of certified staff on probationary contracts, transfer of administrative staff, and acceptance of resignations and retirements for the 2022-23 fiscal year. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2022-23 school year
• Approved transfer of administrative staff for 2022-23 fiscal year
• Approved resignation of administrative and certified staff for 2022-23 fiscal year
• Approved retirement of administrative staff for 2022-23 fiscal year

The Board of Education approved several personnel actions during a virtual special meeting. These actions included the employment, transfer, resignation, and retirement of staff as presented.

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

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 07/25/2022 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will consider approval of the consent agenda, which bundles routine items including bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel. The meeting also includes a public forum and a report from the Intra-City Student Council. No major policy changes or budget decisions are on the agenda.

• Consent approval of bills (June 22 Payments)
• Consent approval of gifts report (June 2022)
• Consent approval of minutes from July 11, 2022 meetings
• Consent approval of personnel items
• Public forum for community comments

The Board of Education approved a resolution for a referendum election to authorize general obligation bonds not to exceed $92,605,000. The board also updated COVID-19 protocols regarding face coverings and contact tracing. Additionally, the board adopted 2022-23 student academic standards.

• Approved initial resolution for general obligation bonds not to exceed $92,605,000 (7-0)
• Approved resolution for referendum election on bonds up to $92,605,000 (7-0)
• Approved discontinuation of district-led COVID-19 contact tracing, quarantining, and isolating effective 7/26/2022 (7-0)
• Approved optional face coverings effective 7/26/2022, with a special meeting trigger based on Brown County COVID-19 admissions or inpatient bed occupancy (7-0)
• Approved 2022-23 student academic standards for math, science, reading, writing, geography, and history (7-0)
• Approved appointment of an Independent Hearing Officer for expulsions (6-1)
• Approved revisions to Rule 422.1 regarding Foreign Exchange Program Students (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 07/11/2022 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education met to take action on personnel matters for the upcoming school year. The meeting included votes on the employment of certified staff, managers, and technical professionals, as well as administrative staff transfers and non-certified staff terminations.

• Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2022-23 school year
• Employment of managers and technical professionals for the 2022-23 school year
• Transfer of administrative staff for 2022-23 fiscal year
• Termination of non-certified staff

The Board of Education approved the employment, transfer, and termination of staff as presented. All three actions were passed by a 6-0 vote of the members present.

• Approved employment of staff (6-0)
• Approved transfer of staff (6-0)
• Approved termination of staff (6-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 07/11/2022 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several operational and policy items, including an update on the proposed referendum project list, a recommendation to discontinue COVID-19 protocols for the 2022-23 school year, and a review of clean energy goals. The board will also hear about a partnership between N.E.W. School of Innovation and NWTC, and revisit committee structure policies. No formal votes are expected at this meeting.

• Referendum Update – discussion of proposed project list for facilities
• COVID Protocols – recommendation to discontinue protocols for 2022-23
• Energy Resolution – review of clean energy and carbon neutrality goals
• N.E.W. Partnership with NWTC – presentation on collaboration and career pathways
• Board Meeting Policies – revisit committee structure after transition to work sessions

The Board of Education conducted a work session to discuss energy goals, COVID protocols, and the N.E.W. School of Innovation partnership. No formal votes were taken on the discussed items, though Rule 422.1 was reviewed for future action on July 25.

• Reviewed Rule 422.1 regarding Foreign Exchange Program Students for formal action on July 25
• Discussed N.E.W. Partnership with NWTC enrollments and capacity
• Discussed 2020 Resolution to Establish Goals, Sustainability, Clean Energy, and Carbon Neutrality
• Reviewed CDC guidelines and COVID protocols
• Discussed Board meeting committee structure
• Reviewed Independent Hearing Officer service areas for expulsions

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 06/27/2022 @ 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Board of Education will meet in a closed session to consider employment, compensation, and performance data for public employees. This session also includes discussions regarding the superintendent's administrative contract.

• Closed session discussion on employee employment status
• Closed session discussion on superintendent's administrative contract
• Recognition of Friend of Education Award recipients: Chris Woleski and Dr. Ashok Rai
• Recognition of Champion of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award recipients: Father Ken DeGroot and Sister Melanie Maczka

The Board of Education approved a Request for Proposal for a superintendent search and renamed the PK Online School. Several district policies regarding student harassment, suicide prevention, food service, and public records were updated or repealed.

• Approved Request for Proposal for Superintendent Search (7-0)
• Renamed PK Online School to The Katherine Johnson Academy of Enriched Virtual Learning (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 411.1: Harassment and/or Bullying by or Towards Students (7-0)
• Repealed Rule 411.1: Guidelines for Responding to Acts of Harassment and/or Bullying by or Toward Students (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 457: Suicide Prevention Intervention (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 760: Food Service Management and Rule 761: Appeals of Eligibility for Free or Reduced-Price Benefits (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 823 and Rule 823: Access to Public Records (7-0)
• Approved Title IX Resolution (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 06/15/2022 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several operational and educational items, including a request for proposals for a superintendent search, the preliminary 2022-23 budget, and cybersecurity awareness training. The board will also review multiple policy revisions on bullying prevention, suicide prevention, food service management, and access to public records, as well as consider school start times and a land acknowledgement. No formal votes are expected; these are discussion items to inform future decisions.

• RFP for superintendent search
• Preliminary 2022-23 budget presentation
• Proposal to implement InfoSec IQ cybersecurity awareness training
• Policy revisions on harassment/bullying (411.1), suicide prevention (457), food service (760/761), and access to public records (823)
• Discussion on school start times for the upcoming year

The Board of Education agreed to include a Land Acknowledgement in regular meeting agendas and established three public locations for posting meeting notices. Several policies regarding student harassment, suicide prevention, and public records were reviewed for future formal action.

• Agreed to incorporate Land Acknowledgement into Regular Board Meeting agendas
• Agreed to post meeting notices at District Office Building, Green Bay City Hall, and Brown County Central Library
• Scheduled special Board meetings for staffing requests on August 1 and September 1, 2022

Special Board Meeting: 06/15/2022 @ 5:00 p.m.

The board approved employment contracts for certified and managerial staff for the 2022‑23 school year and approved staff transfers for that year. It also approved a $256,410.50 parking lot replacement contract at Edison Middle School and a $456,500 roof replacement contract at Red Smith. Additionally, a new secretary to the Board of Education was elected.

• Approve employment of certified and managerial staff for 2022‑23
• Approve transfer of certified staff for 2022‑23
• Award Northeast Asphalt $256,410.50 for Edison Middle School parking lot replacement
• Award Van De Hey Refined Roofing, LLC $456,500 for Red Smith roof replacement
• Election of Secretary to the Board of Education

The Board approved staff employment and transfers for the 2022-23 school year. It also awarded two facility contracts for roof and parking lot work and elected a new Board Secretary.

• Approved employment of staff for 2022-23 school year (7-0)
• Approved transfer of staff for 2022-23 school year (7-0)
• Awarded $256,410.50 parking lot replacement bid at Edison Middle School to Northeast Asphalt (7-0)
• Awarded $456,500 roof replacement bid at Red Smith to Van De Hey Refined Roofing, LLC (7-0)
• Elected Kinsey Lehr as Secretary to the Board of Education (7-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 05/23/2022 @6:00p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will consider approving an interim superintendent contract for Vicki Bayer at $225,000 and an interim deputy superintendent contract for Judy Wiegand at $157,429. The board will also discuss proposed referendum projects and act on a consent agenda including bills, financial reports, gifts, minutes, and personnel actions.

• Interim superintendent contract for Vicki Bayer, term April 25, 2022 to June 30, 2023, at $225,000
• Interim deputy superintendent contract for Judy Wiegand, term July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, at $157,429
• Discussion of proposed referendum projects
• Consent agenda approval of April 2022 bills, financial report, gifts, and meeting minutes
• Personnel actions including transfers and employment of certified and administrative staff

The Board of Education approved employment contracts for interim leadership and a series of updated district policies regarding security, facilities, and student transportation. The board also approved the 2022-23 student and facility rental fee schedules.

• Approved $225,000 contract for Interim Superintendent Vicki Bayer (7-0)
• Approved $157,429 contract for Interim Deputy Superintendent Judy Wiegand (7-0)
• Approved 2022-23 Facility Rental Fees and Student Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved five-year contract with Panorama and Naiku exceeding $250,000 limit (6-1)
• Approved Head Start COLA and Quality Improvement Grants (7-0)
• Approved defeasance of 2017 and 2019 general obligation bonds (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy and Rule 425 regarding Part-Time Open Enrollment (7-0)
• Approved multiple security and facility policies including Rule 720 and Policy 723 (7-0)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 05/18/2022 @ 7:30 A.M.

The Intra-City Student Council meets with the Board of Education to discuss school food and beverage offerings, use of advisory time periods, and senior send-off plans. Representatives from East, West, Southwest, Preble High Schools and John Dewey Academy will share good news reports. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of school food and beverage offerings
• Discussion of use of advisory time periods
• Discussion of senior send-off plans
• Good news reports from five high schools
• Welcome and adjournment

Board of Education Work Session: 05/09/2022 @5:00p.m. (open session)

The Board of Education will discuss a range of operational and educational items, including a facilities survey report, student fee schedule for 2022-23, and updates to technology platforms. Multiple policy revisions related to school security, identification badges, crisis management, and open enrollment are on the agenda. The meeting will also go into closed session to discuss superintendent and interim superintendent contracts.

• Defeasance summary (debt refinancing) discussion
• Facilities Survey Report presentation
• 2022-23 student fee schedule review
• Proposed policy 720.1 on buildings, grounds and equipment security
• Closed session for superintendent administrative contracts

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review operational reports, proposed fee changes, and various district policies. No formal actions were taken on these items, as policies were slated for a future meeting. The session concluded with a vote to enter closed session to discuss administrative contracts.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss superintendent and interim superintendents administrative contracts (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 04/25/2022 @4:00 p.m. (closed session) @5:00 p.m. (open session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the interim superintendent's administrative contract, followed by an open session. In open session, the board will elect officers (president, vice-president, treasurer, clerk, secretary) and make appointments to liaisons and committees. Action items include approving a five-year contract with Panorama and a three-year contract with Niaku using ESSER III funds (exceeding $250,000), purchasing Culturally Responsive Minds SEL curriculum for $343,570, and revising several board policies (151, 170, 187, 441.1) and rules (170, 441.1).

• Closed session to discuss interim superintendent's administrative contract
• Election of board president, vice-president, treasurer, clerk, and secretary
• ESSER III contracts: five-year with Panorama and three-year with Niaku (costs exceed $250,000)
• Purchase of Culturally Responsive Minds SEL curriculum at $343,570
• Revisions to policies 151, 170, 187, 441.1 and rules 170, 441.1

The Board of Education elected its officers and appointed various liaisons. The board approved the purchase of Culturally Responsive Minds curriculum and several policy revisions, while postponing a decision on ESSER III intervention contracts.

• Elected Laura McCoy (President), Dawn Smith (Vice President), Nancy Welch (Treasurer), Andrew Becker (Clerk), and Beth Jones (Secretary)
• Approved $343,570.00 purchase of Culturally Responsive Minds curriculum
• Postponed vote on ESSER III multi-year contracts with Panorama and Niaku (6-1)
• Approved revisions to Policy 151 regarding Board Policy adoption and maintenance
• Approved revisions to Policy 170 regarding Board of Education meetings
• Approved revisions to Rule 170 regarding Work Session meeting presiding members
• Approved revisions to Policy 187 regarding public participation in meetings
• Approved revisions to Policy 441.1 and Rule 441.1 regarding Student Government and Intra City High School Student Council

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 04/11/2022 @ 4:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will open at 4:00 p.m., move to a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation and performance‑evaluation data, and specifically the superintendent’s administrative contract. After reconvening in open session at 6:00 p.m., the Board will hear public comments, an Intra‑City Student Council report, and approve a consent agenda. The meeting will be streamed live and held in rooms #331 (open) and #337 (closed) at 200 S. Broadway.

• Closed‑session motion to discuss the superintendent’s administrative contract
• Open‑session public forum allowing up to five‑minute comments
• Intra‑City Student Council report on student‑voice initiatives
• Approval of the consent agenda
• Roll call and procedural opening activities

The Board of Education approved a series of salary and wage increases for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The board also updated COVID-19 isolation and leave protocols and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved 4.7% salary increase for technical and professional staff (6-0)
• Approved 4.7% salary increase for managers (6-0)
• Approved 4.7% salary increase for administrators (6-0)
• Approved 4.7% wage increase for plumbers (6-0)
• Approved 4.7% base wage increase for executive assistants (6-0)
• Approved wage increase for support staff (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 4.7% wage increase for clerical, food service, maintenance, monitors, and trades staff (6-0)
• Approved new COVID-19 close contact, quarantine, and isolation protocols effective April 18, 2022 (6-0)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 04/05/2022 @ 7:30 A.M.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education meets with the Intra-City Student Council. They receive good news reports from high schools and discuss student motivation in the post-COVID era and school food and beverage offerings. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Good News Reports from East, West, Southwest, Preble High Schools and John Dewey Academy of Learning
• Discussion of student motivation post COVID
• Discussion of school food and beverage offerings

Exchange of Proposals: 03/29/2022 @ 3:30 p.m - Plumbers and Pipefitters

The Green Bay Area Public School District meets with United Association Local 400 (Plumbers and Pipefitters) to exchange initial bargaining proposals. The meeting begins in open session at 4:00 p.m., with a potential move to closed session to discuss employee compensation.

• Exchange of initial bargaining proposals with UA Local 400 (Plumbers and Pipefitters)
• Open session followed by possible closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) for compensation data
• Meeting location: 200 S. Broadway, Room 331, Green Bay

Education Committee Meeting: 03/28/2022 @ 4:00 pm - Room #138

The Education Committee will hold a meeting including public participation and discussion of two items: Community Schools and the Mid-Year Academic Growth Report (AGR). No decisions are scheduled; the committee will receive presentations and discuss.

• Discussion of Community Schools program
• Presentation and discussion of 2021-2022 Mid-Year AGR Report
• Public participation open forum for community feedback

The committee reviewed presentations on community schools and a mid-year AGR report. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Operations Committee Meeting: 03/28/2022 - Immediately Following Special Board Meeting - Room #331

The Green Bay Area Public School District Operations Committee will meet immediately after a special board meeting to discuss and hear presentations on community engagement findings from ATS&R, a procurement year-in-review, the state of technology, and a food service update. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Community Engagement Summary presentation by ATS&R including facility assessments and scorecards
• Procurement Year In Review discussion
• The State of Technology presentation
• Food Service Update

The committee held a meeting to review reports on community engagement, procurement, technology, and food services. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Special Board Meeting: 03/28/2022 @ 6:00 p.m. - Room #331

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board adopted new instructional resources for Advanced Placement English, Middle School Math and International Baccalaureate Math, allocating $1,283,854. The board also approved a 4.7% salary increase for educators and a 4.7% increase for paraprofessionals, both effective July 1 2022. All motions carried.

• Approve Advanced Placement English, Middle School Math and IB MYP Math resources with a budget request of $1,283,854
• Approve a 4.7% salary increase for educators starting July 1 2022
• Approve a 4.7% salary increase for paraprofessionals starting July 1 2022

The Board approved a budget request for AP English, Middle School Math, and IB Middle Years Programme Math resources. Additionally, the Board approved a 4.7% salary increase for educators and paraprofessionals starting July 1, 2022.

• Approved $1,283,854.00 for AP English, Middle School Math, and IB Middle Years Programme Math resources (5-0)
• Approved 4.7% salary increase for educators for 2022-23 fiscal year starting July 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved 4.7% salary increase for paraprofessionals for 2022-23 fiscal year starting July 1, 2022 (5-0)

Policy and Governance Committee Meeting: 03/28/2022 @4:00 p.m. - Room #331

The Policy and Governance Committee will discuss multiple district policies and rules on class sizes, aiming to align current status with Board intentions. The review includes updating references to the defunct SAGE program and clarifying class size recommendations for consistency.

• Review of Policy 343.2 and related rules on class size recommendations
• Discussion of outdated SAGE program references and alignment with state Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) program
• Clarification needed for class size recommendations in music and physical education
• Removal of references to 'houses' and 'teams' that are no longer consistently used
• Attachments include sections under 20 by subject area for 2022-23 staffing

The Policy and Governance Committee reviewed current class size policies at the request of Superintendent Murley. The committee determined that new policy options will be presented to the Board in June or July.

• Determined new class size policy options will be presented to the Board in June/July

Exchange of Proposals: 03/15/2022 @ 4:30 p.m. - Paraprofessionals

The Board of Education will meet to exchange initial bargaining proposals with the Green Bay Education Association representing paraprofessionals. The open session may move to closed session to discuss compensation. No specific proposals are detailed in the agenda; this is the start of contract negotiations.

• Exchange of initial bargaining proposals between district and paraprofessionals union
• Potential closed session to discuss compensation under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c)
• Meeting held at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, room #331 or #337
• Open to the public per Wisconsin Statutes Sections 19.86 and 111.70(4)(mb)

Exchange of Proposals: 03/15/2022 @ 4:00 p.m - Teachers

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will meet with the Green Bay Education Association to exchange initial bargaining proposals for teacher compensation. The meeting begins in open session and may move to closed session to discuss compensation data. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Exchange of initial bargaining proposals between district and teachers union
• Possible closed session to discuss compensation data under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 03/14/2022 @ 4:00 p.m. (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will convene in closed session for personnel and collective bargaining strategy, then reconvene in open session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss a notice of change in the adopted budget, insurance plan details for retirees and employees, and the 500 policy series. Public forum and student council report are also scheduled.

• Notice of change in the adopted budget
• Insurance plan details for retirees and employees
• Action on the 500 policy series
• Closed session: Superintendent's performance evaluation
• Closed session: collective bargaining agreement negotiation strategy

The Board of Education approved health, dental, and vision insurance rates for active employees and retirees for 2022-2023. Members also approved changes to the 2021-22 adopted budget and updated policies regarding equal opportunity employment and workplace harassment.

• Approved 2022-2023 health, dental, and vision insurance rates for active employees and retirees
• Approved changes to the 2021-22 adopted budget
• Approved Certified Staff Laptop Refresh
• Approved ICSC Constitution Revisions
• Approved making April 1 and May 20 full days off for students
• Approved revisions to Policy 511 (Equal Opportunity Employment) and Rule 511
• Approved revisions to Policy 512 (Workplace Harassment and/or Bullying)
• Extended contract with Diversified Benefit Services, Inc. for FSA and HRA administration

Education Committee Meeting: 02/28/2022 @ 4:00 pm

The Education Committee will discuss adopting new curricular resources for Advanced Placement English and middle school math, as well as curriculum revisions for Career and Technical Education courses and a new Employment Experience course. The committee will also receive an update on the GBAPS Redefine Ready! initiative. These are discussion items; no final board decisions will occur at this meeting.

• Adoption of High School AP English Literature and Composition resources
• Adoption of High School AP English Language and Composition resources
• Adoption of Middle School Math 1-3 curricular resources and MYP Math for Franklin Middle School
• Curriculum revisions for Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses aligned to Wisconsin State Standards
• New Employment Experience course for work-based learning

The committee reviewed requests for funding and approval of High School AP English and Middle School Math resources. Members also reviewed proposed curriculum revisions for Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses and a new Employment Experience course. No formal votes on these items were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Policy and Governance Committee Meeting: 02/21/2022 @ 4:00 VIRTUAL

The Policy and Governance Committee is discussing proposed revisions, new policies, and repeals to the district's 500 Series personnel policies, which were last updated around 2010. The changes cover equal opportunity employment, workplace harassment, staff conduct, employee freedom of expression, staff dress, substitute employees, and more. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting; it is a discussion and recommendation step.

• Revisions to Policy 511: Equal Opportunity Employment and Nondiscrimination
• Revisions to Policy 512: Workplace Harassment and/or Bullying
• New Policy 522: Staff Conduct
• New Policy 522.51: Employee Freedom of Expression
• New Policy 535.12: Break Time for Nursing Mothers

The Policy and Governance Committee discussed various policies, rules, and exhibits within the 500 series. No final votes were taken on these items; they will be brought to the full board for a vote on March 14, 2022.

• Discussed 500 series policies including employment, staff conduct, and hiring
• Requested review to soften language in 521.1 Policy (Staff Communications and Lines of Responsibility)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Operations Committee Meeting: 02/21/2022 @6:00 p.m. - VIRTUAL

The Operations Committee will hear presentations on the district's 2020-21 audit report, semi-annual finance report, ESSER spending update, insurance renewal with potential rate changes, certified membership data, and a facilities master plan update. No votes are scheduled at this discussion-only committee meeting.

• Presentation of District 2020-21 Audit Report by CLA
• Semi-Annual Finance Report from CFO and Finance Director
• ESSER (CARES Act) spending update as of December 31, 2021
• Insurance renewal overview with potential rate changes and short-term disability policy discussion
• Certified Membership Report for January 2022 with history and current data

The committee received reports on the 2020-21 audit, semi-annual finances, ESSER spending, and January 2022 membership. Discussions were held regarding insurance renewals and the facilities master plan. No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 02/14/2022 @ 4:00 p.m. (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Board will meet in closed session at 4:00 p.m. for personnel and collective bargaining matters, then reconvene in open session at 6:00 p.m. to consider the consent agenda, committee reports, and take action on Staff Pandemic Support, Pandemic Mitigation Strategies, School Security Drills, Policy 443.1-Student Dress, and a Revised Authorization and Appointment of Independent Hearing Officers.

• Discussion and potential action on Staff Pandemic Support
• Action on Pandemic Mitigation Strategies
• Action on School Security Drills
• Action on Policy 443.1-Student Dress
• Revised Authorization and Appointment of Independent Hearing Officers

The Board voted to make face coverings optional for students, staff, and visitors starting February 28, 2022, unless state or federal laws require them. The Board also approved a plan for staff pandemic support and updated the student dress policy.

• Approved optional face coverings effective Feb. 28, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved assessment plan for staff pandemic support (7-0)
• Designated Feb. 18, 2022 half day as one hour district directed and remainder teacher work time (7-0)
• Approved Charter Schools Mid-Year Reports for 2021-22 (7-0)
• Approved Zoom Phone Hardware and Installation (7-0)
• Accepted written school security drill evaluations from principals (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 443.1 Student Dress (7-0)
• Approved revised authorization and appointment of Independent Hearing Officers for 2021-22 (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 02/09/2022 @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School Board is holding a special virtual meeting to vote on entering closed session under Wisconsin statutes to consider personnel and student disciplinary matters. No public business or decisions are scheduled; the meeting will immediately adjourn into closed session.

• Motion to convene in closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for personnel hearings

Technology Committee Meeting: 02/02/2022 @ 4:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District's Technology Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss internet filtering, including how it works, current categories, and potential changes. No Board of Education members will be present, so no governmental business will be conducted.

• Discussion of internet filtering: how it works, current categories, and possible changes

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 01/26/2022 @ 7:30 A.M.

The Intra‑City Student Council met with the Board of Education via Zoom. Council members will share good‑news updates from several high schools and the John Dewey Academy. The meeting will discuss how students communicate and the district’s food and beverage offerings. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of student communication methods
• Discussion of school food and beverage offerings
• Good‑news reports from East High, West High, Southwest High, Preble High, and John Dewey Academy

Special Board Meeting: 01/24/2022 @ 5:30 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special meeting on January 24, 2022, and voted to approve several COVID-19-related actions. They approved updated quarantine and isolation protocols for students and staff based on January 18, 2022 guidance. The board also approved a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and masking policy for the Head Start program, and a CARES Act carryover request for Head Start. Additionally, the board discussed teacher pandemic support.

• Approved quarantine and isolation protocols per January 18, 2022 (motion carried 6-1)
• Approved mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and masking policy for GBAPSD Head Start (unanimous)
• Approved Head Start CARES Act carryover request (unanimous)
• Discussed teacher pandemic support with staff survey results and hours of work data

The Board approved new COVID-19 quarantine protocols and Head Start vaccination and masking policies. It also voted to suspend non-state or federal mandated non-coursework assessments for the rest of the school year and granted exempt teachers 30 minutes of daily flexibility to be out of the building.

• Approved January 18, 2022, Quarantine and Isolation Protocols (6-1)
• Approved Head Start Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking Policy (7-0)
• Approved Head Start CARES Act Carryover request (7-0)
• Approved suspension of non-state/federal mandated non-coursework assessments effective Feb 15, 2022 (5-2)
• Approved 30-minute daily out-of-building flexibility for exempt teachers effective Feb 1, 2022 (7-0)

Education Committee Meeting: 01/24/2022 @ 4:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District's Education Committee is meeting to receive an update on College and Career Pathway offerings. The meeting includes an open forum for public comment via virtual participation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; only discussion of the pathways update is on the agenda.

• Update on Personalized Pathways: College and Career Pathway offerings within the district

The committee held a discussion regarding Personalized Pathways, including academic, CTE, and bilingual pathways. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Policy and Governance Committee Meeting: 01/24/2022 - Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

The Policy and Governance Committee will discuss Policy 443.1 (Student Dress), including a temporary headwear allowance that expires June 30, 2022, and a comprehensive overhaul of the 500 Series personnel policies. The 500 Series items include revisions, new policies, and repeals covering equal opportunity, harassment, staff conduct, dress, communications, and more. Public comment will be taken virtually before the discussion.

• Discussion on Policy 443.1 Student Dress, including headwear allowance expiring June 2022
• Comprehensive review of 500 Series personnel policies, many last updated around 2010
• Proposed new policies: Staff Communications (521.1), Staff Conduct (522), Employee Freedom of Expression (522.51), Staff Dress (522.7)
• Repeal of 512 Rule (Workplace Bullying reporting guidelines) and Exhibit 522.72 (Mobile phone allowance)
• Public participation via virtual form and YouTube livestream

The Policy and Governance Committee adopted redlined changes to Policy 443.1 regarding student dress, including the removal of line G. This revised policy will be presented to the Board of Education on February 14, 2022. Discussion on the 500 series policies was postponed.

• Adopted redlined changes to Policy 443.1 Student Dress
• Removed line G from Policy 443.1
• Moved 500 series discussion to February 21 meeting

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 01/10/2022 @ 6:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education meets to handle routine business, including approval of a consent agenda. The consent agenda covers gifts, meeting minutes, open enrollment space designations for the 2022-23 school year, payments, and personnel actions. The meeting also includes an Intra-City Student Council report, public forum, and committee reports.

• Approval of open enrollment space designation for 2022-23 school year
• Approval of personnel actions including employment of certified staff on probationary contracts
• Approval of gifts report for December 2021
• Approval of payments (revised December 21 payments)
• Committee reports from Education and Operations committees

The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 school year calendar and updated COVID-19 isolation protocols for students and staff. Revisions to intradistrict transfer policies and rules were also passed. A proposed update to the student dress policy was deferred to February.

• Approved January 18, 2022 Isolation Protocols for COVID-19 (7-0)
• Approved 2022-23 School Year Calendar (7-0)
• Approved issuance of contracts under Wis. Stat. Section 118.24 and 118.22 (5-1-1)
• Approved revisions to Policy 433 - Intradistrict Transfers (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Rule 433 - Intradistrict Transfers (7-0)
• Approved Open Enrollment Space Designation (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda items for gifts, minutes, payments, and personnel action (7-0)
• Tabled revisions to Policy 443.1 - Student Dress