Green Bay Area Public School District public meetings in 2024

Special Board Meeting: 12/19/2024 @ 11:15 a.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special virtual meeting on December 19, 2024. The board approved the employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2024-25 school year, as well as resignations and terminations of certified staff. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approval of employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2024-25 school year
• Approval of resignation of certified staff
• Approval of termination of certified staff

The Board of Education met virtually to review personnel changes. The board approved the employment, resignation, and termination of staff as presented.

• Approved employment of staff (4-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (4-0)
• Approved termination of staff (4-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 12/16/2024 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an open session including a student council report, public forum, updates from the superintendent and on legislative and clean energy matters, and a vote on a consent agenda of routine items. Following open session, the board will adjourn to closed session to confer with legal counsel on potential litigation and to consider an administration recommendation to terminate a staff member.

• Public forum for citizen comments on district matters
• Consent agenda approval grouping routine business items
• Legislative update discussion by board members
• Clean Energy Advisory Committee update from administration
• Closed session under Wisconsin statutes to discuss potential litigation and staff termination

The Board of Education approved several facility projects, including a roof replacement and school additions. The 2025-26 school calendar and revisions to district transfer procedures were also adopted. The board approved a series of policy updates and repeals for the 300 and 400 series policies.

• Approved 2025-26 School Calendar (7-0)
• Awarded $476,900 roof replacement contract for Washington Middle School to Northern Metal & Roofing (7-0)
• Awarded $1,063,700 renovation contract for Head Start Bellevue Addition to IEI General Contractors (7-0)
• Awarded $256,500 engineering services contract for Howe Elementary to Somerville, Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded $500,000 engineering services contract for Sullivan Elementary to Somerville, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Board of Education Rule 433 regarding Intradistrict Transfer Procedures (7-0)
• Approved adoption and repeal of various 300 and 400 series policies (7-0)
• Approved transfer of Head Start Youth Apprentice positions from District budget to Head Start budget (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 12/16/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education awarded a contract to NAI Pfefferle to assist in real estate negotiation and sale of district properties, following presentations from three broker vendors. The board also recognized several student athletic teams for state and sectional achievements.

• NAI Pfefferle awarded contract for real estate broker services under RFP Q2425-11 (motion carried 7-0)
• Presentations from Ben Bartolazzi Real Estate Team, NAI Pfefferle, and RE Commercial LLC
• Recognition of Southwest High School Esports Team as State Champions
• Recognition of Preble High School Boys Soccer Team as State Runner-Up
• Recognition of Preble High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams as Sectional Champions

The Board of Education reviewed presentations from three real estate broker vendors. Following these presentations, the Board voted to award the contract for real estate negotiation and property sales to NAI Pfefferle.

• Awarded real estate negotiation and property sale contract to NAI Pfefferle (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 12/9/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education approved a superintendent contract for Vicki Bayer from November 11, 2024 to June 30, 2026 at a pro-rated salary of $231,750. The board also approved the employment, resignations, and retirements of certified staff as presented. All motions carried with votes recorded.

• Superintendent contract for Vicki Bayer from Nov 11, 2024 to June 30, 2026 at $231,750 pro rated
• Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2024-25 school year
• Resignation of certified staff
• Retirement of certified staff

The Board approved a pro-rated contract for Superintendent Vicki Bayer and authorized staff employment, resignations, and retirements.

• Approved Superintendent contract for Vicki Bayer from Nov 11, 2024, to June 30, 2026, for $231,750 pro rated (6-0)
• Approved employment of staff (6-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (6-0)
• Approved retirement of staff (5-0, 1 abstain)

Board of Education Work Session: 12/9/2024 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

This work session includes discussions on referendum updates, a proposal for the 2025-26 school calendar, and multiple policy revisions in the 300 and 400 series. The board will also review the annual progress report, consider transferring Head Start youth apprentice positions from the district budget, and discuss strategic planning. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Referendum updates (discussion only)
• Transfer of Head Start youth apprentice positions from district budget to Head Start budget (discussion)
• 2025-26 school calendar proposal (discussion)
• Revisions to Rule 433 – Intradistrict Transfer Procedures (discussion)
• Adoption of new Policy 411.4 – Education of Students of Military Families (discussion)

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review several items for potential action at the December 16, 2024, meeting. No substantive decisions were made during this session; the meeting consisted of presentations and discussions.

• Tabled Head Start Youth Apprentice budget transfer to Dec 16 meeting
• Tabled 2025-26 School Calendar Proposal to Dec 16 meeting
• Tabled Rule 433 Intradistrict Transfer revisions to Dec 16 meeting
• Tabled 300 and 400 Series Policy revisions to Dec 16 meeting
• Tabled 300 and 400 Series Policy adoption to Dec 16 meeting
• Tabled 300 and 400 Series Policy repeal to Dec 16 meeting

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 11/25/2024 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session

The Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with two closed sessions. The body will discuss the potential acquisition and divestment of real property and the Interim Superintendent Contract.

• Closed session to discuss potential acquisition and divestment of real property
• Closed session to consider the Interim Superintendent Contract

The Board of Education approved parameters for two sets of promissory notes and adopted a long-range library plan. The board also approved revisions to 300 and 400 series policies and the membership of the Human Growth & Development Advisory Committee.

• Approved sale of not to exceed $14,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (7-0)
• Approved sale of not to exceed $33,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Promissory Notes (7-0)
• Approved Long Range Library Plan (7-0)
• Approved Human Growth & Development Advisory Committee Membership (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Board of Education Policies and Rules in the 300 and 400 Series (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (7-0)
• Approved motion to convene in closed session for real property acquisition and divestment (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn into closed session for Interim Superintendent Contract (7-0)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 11/13/2024 @ 7:30 A.M.

The Intra-City Student Council and members of the Board of Education are meeting to discuss several school-related topics. The session includes reports from five high schools and discussions on student equipment and safety protocols.

• Discussion of school logos on SRO vehicles
• Discussion of backpacks in schools
• Discussion of school Chromebooks
• Discussion of electronic pass updates
• Discussion of ICSC member addition

Board of Education Work Session: 11/11/2024 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

This is a work session of the Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education, held immediately following a special board meeting. The board will discuss updates on referendum projects, education topics (Human Growth & Development Advisory Committee membership, equity/diversity/inclusion, special education, long-range library plan), operations (membership numbers, HRIS software), and extensive proposed revisions to policies in the 300 and 400 series. No votes are scheduled; all items are discussion only.

• Referendum project status update
• Discussion of Human Growth & Development Advisory Committee membership
• Special education update
• Long Range Library Plan update
• Revisions to policies on library materials selection, gifted/talented programs, homeless students, foster care, student dress, and physical restraint

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review updates on referendums, special education, and library planning. No substantive votes were taken on the presented items; several matters were deferred for potential action at the November 25, 2024, meeting.

• Tabled approval of Human Growth & Development Advisory Committee Membership until 11/25/2024
• Tabled Long Range Library Plan Update until 11/25/2024
• Tabled revisions to 300 and 400 Series Policies until 11/25/2024

Special Board Meeting: 11/11/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is acting on employment of staff, resignations, and authorizing a superintendent contract. The board approved a motion to offer Vicki Bayer a contract as Superintendent of Schools and Learning, subject to negotiations.

• Authorization to issue Superintendent contract to Vicki Bayer
• Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2024-25 school year
• Resignation of certified staff as presented

The Board of Education approved the employment and resignation of staff as presented. The Board also authorized offering a contract to Vicki Bayer to serve as the Superintendent of Schools and Learning, subject to negotiations.

• Approved employment of staff (6-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (6-0)
• Authorized contract offer to Vicki Bayer for Superintendent of Schools and Learning (6-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 10/28/2024 @ Immediately Following Public Hearing

The Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting to handle district business, including updates on strategic planning and legislation. The session includes a public forum and the approval of a consent agenda for routine business and bills.

• Friend of Education Award presented to Senator Robert Cowles
• Approval of September 24 payments
• Approval of Charter School Authorizer Report
• Intra-City Student Council report

The Board of Education approved the 2024-25 final budget and established two different levy certifications based on the outcome of a referendum. The Board also authorized legal action against insulin manufacturers and updated several job descriptions and policies.

• Approved 2024-25 Final Budget (7-0)
• Approved $109,351,151 levy if referendum passes (7-0)
• Approved $76,092,829 levy if referendum does not pass (7-0)
• Approved updated Superintendent and Middle/High School Activities Director job descriptions (7-0)
• Authorized litigation against insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers via Frantz Law Group, APLC (7-0)
• Accepted written school security drill evaluations from all district principals (7-0)
• Approved revisions to 300 and 400 series policies and repealed Policy 357 regarding before and after school programs (7-0)
• Approved membership for the Clean Energy Advisory Committee (7-0)

Public Hearing: 2024-25 Budget: 10/28/2024 @ 5:30 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District holds a public hearing on the 2024-25 budget at 5:30 p.m. on October 28, 2024. Community members may provide oral or written comments. After the hearing, the Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on the budget.

• Public hearing on the 2024-25 budget
• Public comment allowed (3 minutes per speaker) or written comments via email
• Board will vote on the budget at the regular meeting following the hearing
• Documents attached include Final Budget Book 10.28.24.pdf and tax apportionment scenarios with referendum passage or non-passage

The Board of Education held a public hearing to review recommended changes to the 2024-25 budget. The Chief Financial Officer presented updates since the October 14 work session. No votes were taken on the budget changes during this meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Education Work Session: 10/14/2024 @ 5:00 p.m. & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Board holds a work session with open session items including referendum updates, 2024-25 budget discussion, and policy revisions, then adjourns into closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to consider the Interim Superintendent Contract.

• Referendum updates and Clean Energy Advisory Committee update
• 2024-25 proposed budget discussion
• School security drill review (evaluations not publicly available)
• Revisions to Board policies in the 300 and 400 series (Title I, expanded learning, community resources, student expulsions)
• Repeal of Policy 357 – Before and After School Programs

The Board conducted a work session to review the proposed 2024-25 budget, school security drills, and job descriptions. No substantive policy or budget actions were decided; these items are scheduled for the October 28, 2024, meeting. The Board adjourned into closed session to discuss the Interim Superintendent Contract.

• Approved motion to reorder the agenda (Unanimous)
• Adjourned into closed session to discuss Interim Superintendent Contract (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 10/3/2024 @ 11:00 a.m. - Virtual

This special virtual board meeting had one action item: approving the employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2024-25 school year as presented. The motion carried unanimously with five votes in favor.

• Approval of employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2024-25 school year

The Board of Education met virtually to review personnel matters. The board approved the employment of staff as presented.

• Approved employment of staff (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 9/23/2024 5:30 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will convene in closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss potential litigation regarding an insulin pricing scheme lawsuit (MDL No. 3080). The board will reconvene in open session at 6:00 p.m. for remaining agenda items, which include a student council report and public forum. No other substantive decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.

• Closed session for potential litigation (Insulin Pricing Scheme Lawsuit MDL No. 3080)
• Intra-City Student Council report
• Public forum for community comments

The Board of Education approved course listings for the 2025-26 school year and several policy revisions regarding reading goals, pupil services, and special education. The Board also repealed a rule on student drug abuse violations and updated the COVID-19 protocol. Several job descriptions were approved, though the Superintendent and Activities Director descriptions were tabled.

• Approved course listings for 2025-26 school year (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 341.1 - Reading Goals (7-0)
• Approved revisions to 300 and 400 Series Policies for Pupil Services and Special Education (7-0)
• Repealed Rule 443.4 regarding Student Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse/Misuse Violations (7-0)
• Repealed Gating Criteria for Face Coverings in COVID-19 Protocol (7-0)
• Approved Board Norms (5-2)
• Tabled Superintendent and Middle/High School Activities Director job descriptions (6-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 9/9/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

This is a work session of the Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education. The board will discuss several items including course listings for the 2025-26 school year, revisions to policies on reading goals and pupil services, and an update from the Clean Energy Advisory Committee. No final votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Course listings for the 2025-26 school year (discussion)
• Revisions to Board Policy 341.1 on Reading Instruction Goals
• Revisions to four pupil services/special education policies: Section 504 Plans, Comprehensive School Counseling Program, Service Animals, and Student Use of Tobacco/Alcohol
• Repeal of Board Rule 443.4 on procedures for student alcohol/drug misuse violations
• Update from Clean Energy Advisory Committee and revisions to its charter

Special Board Meeting: 09/4/2024 @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a virtual special meeting on September 4, 2024. The board approved probationary contracts for certified staff for the 2024-25 school year, which determines the educators assigned to district schools. The agenda contained only procedural items and this single action vote.

• Approval of probationary contracts for certified staff for the 2024-25 school year
• Virtual meeting held via Zoom and live-streamed on the district YouTube channel
• Motion carried with four yes votes from board members Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Lynn M Gerlach, and Rick Crosson
• Roll call and virtual access procedures

The Board of Education met virtually to review personnel matters. The board approved the employment of staff as presented.

• Approved employment of staff (4-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 8/26/2024 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will meet on August 26, 2024, convening in closed session at 5:00 PM to discuss litigation strategy and a recommendation for termination of staff members, followed by an open session at 6:00 PM for procedural items. After the open session, the board will again enter closed session to consider the interim superintendent contract.

• Closed session to review notice of claims and potential allowance or disallowance of claims (litigation strategy)
• Closed session to consider administration's recommendation for termination of staff member(s)
• Closed session to discuss interim superintendent contract
• Open session includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, mission statement, land acknowledgement
• No rezonings, contracts with dollar amounts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings listed

The Board of Education approved several policy updates regarding Title IX, special education, and curricular dogs. Members also approved semi-annual budget transfers for the 2023-24 period and updated the Head Start program guidelines.

• Approved Head Start Program Guidelines and Policy Council By-Laws (7-0)
• Approved semi-annual 2023-24 budget transfers (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Employee Handbook language (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 383.2 regarding Curricular Dogs in the School Setting (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policies 411.1, 411.11, 511, and 512 for 2024 Title IX Regulations (7-0)
• Approved revisions to 300 and 400 Series Policies for Pupil Services, Special Education, and Multilingual Learners (7-0)
• Adopted Policy 342.11 for Independent Education Evaluations (7-0)
• Approved revisions to 300 and 400 Series Policies for Teaching and Learning (7-0)

Special Board Meeting - Board Retreat 08/19/2024 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a retreat to discuss board norms, board self-evaluation strategies, and 2024-25 strategic planning including referendum community events. The meeting will then adjourn into closed session to evaluate the superintendent's performance under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c).

• Discussion of board norms including agenda review, ICSC student attendance in summer, expectations at the table, procedures, and school assignment expectations
• Discussion of strategies for board self-evaluation
• Discussion of 2024-25 strategic planning including referendum community events and critical priorities
• Closed session action to evaluate superintendent's performance

The Board held a retreat focused on operational norms, self-evaluation strategies, and 2024-25 strategic planning. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the open session. The meeting concluded with a vote to enter a closed session for the Superintendent's performance evaluation.

• Approved motion to adjourn into closed session for Superintendent's Performance Evaluation (6-0)

Special Board Meeting: 8/19/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will meet to review personnel actions. The meeting includes discussions regarding the employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2024-25 school year and several staff resignations.

• Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2024-25 school year
• Resignation of certified staff
• Resignation of manager, technical professional staff

The Board of Education approved the employment and resignation of staff as presented. No other substantive items were decided during the meeting.

• Approved employment of staff (5-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (5-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 8/12/2024 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an update on school consolidation, Head Start program guidelines, literacy initiatives, food service operations, budget transfers, employee handbook revisions, and policy changes related to Title IX, special education, and multilingual learners. No formal votes are expected as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Consolidation of Schools Update with attached memos and presentations
• Discussion of Head Start Program Guidelines and Operational Procedures Handbook
• Literacy Update presentation
• 2023-24 Food Service Overview
• Revisions to policies due to 2024 Title IX regulations (Policies 411.1, 411.11, 511, 512)

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring presentations on school consolidation, literacy, and food services. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made; several items were tabled for potential action at the August 26, 2024, meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (unanimous)

Special Board Meeting: 8/12/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

This special board meeting of the Green Bay Area Public School District included action on routine personnel items. The board voted unanimously to approve employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2024-25 school year, as well as staff resignations, transfers, and retirements. All motions carried with seven yes votes.

• Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2024-25 school year approved
• Resignation of certified staff approved
• Transfer of staff approved
• Retirement of staff approved

The Board of Education approved the employment and resignation of staff as presented. No actions were taken regarding staff transfers or retirements.

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

Special Board Meeting: 08/5/2024 @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special virtual meeting and voted unanimously to approve the employment of certified staff on probationary contracts and managers/technical professionals for the 2024-25 school year. The board also approved transfers of certified staff and accepted resignations of administrative and certified staff. The meeting was largely procedural, focusing on personnel actions.

• Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2024-25
• Approved employment of managers and technical professionals for 2024-25
• Approved transfers of certified staff for 2024-25
• Accepted resignations of administrative staff for 2024-25 fiscal year
• Accepted resignations of certified staff

The Board of Education met virtually to review personnel changes. The board approved the employment, transfer, and resignation of staff as presented.

• Approved employment of staff (5-0)
• Approved transfer of staff (5-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 7/22/2024 5:30 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Board of Education will convene in closed session at 5:30 p.m. to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin law, then reconvene in open session at 6:00 p.m. for procedural items including public forum, roll call, and recitations. No substantive decisions or financial items are listed for the open session.

• Closed session for expulsion hearings under Wis. Stat. 120.13(1)(c) and (e)3
• Public forum with up to 5 minutes per speaker (virtual sign-up deadline 3:00 p.m.)
• Meeting live-streamed on district YouTube channel

The Board of Education approved a resolution to hold a referendum election for general obligation bonds not to exceed $183,000,000. Other actions included approving the 2024-25 student academic standards and the district school safety plan. The board also adopted policies regarding high school grading and early graduation.

• Approved referendum election for general obligation bonds up to $183,000,000 (7-0)
• Approved 2024-25 student academic standards for math, science, reading, writing, geography, and history (7-0)
• Approved School Safety & Security Plan (7-0)
• Approved Charter for Advisory Committee on Human Growth & Development Curriculum (7-0)
• Approved adoption of Policy 345.11 (Grade Scale, GPA, Class Rank) and Policy 345.61 (Early Graduation) (7-0)
• Approved appointment of an Independent Hearing Officer for expulsions (6-1)
• Approved job description updates (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 7/8/2024 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a work session on July 8, 2024, to discuss multiple operational and policy items, including the 2024 referendum project list, revisions to the district school safety plan, and proposed changes to high school grading scale and early graduation policies. The board will also convene into closed session to discuss the interim superintendent contract.

• Discussion of the Referendum Project List 2024
• Proposed adoption of Policy 345.11 (High School Grade Scale, GPA, Class Rank) and Policy 345.61 (Early Graduation)
• Review and revisions to the District School Safety Plan
• Charter for Advisory Committee on Human Growth & Development Curriculum
• Motion to adjourn into closed session for Interim Superintendent Contract

The Board held a work session to review several items, including the district school safety plan, a 2024 referendum project list, and policy revisions. No formal actions were taken on these items; they are scheduled for potential action at the July 22 Regular Board Meeting. The Board voted to adjourn into closed session to discuss the Interim Superintendent Contract.

• Adjourned into closed session to discuss Interim Superintendent Contract (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 7/8/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special meeting to approve the employment of administrative and certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2024-2025 school year and to accept resignations of certified staff. The meeting included procedural items such as roll call and welcome.

• Employment of administrative staff on probationary contracts for 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2024-2025 school year
• Resignation of certified staff for the 2024-2025 school year
• Meeting held at District Office, 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI

The Board of Education approved the employment of staff as presented, including the appointment of Madeline Herrmann as Webster Elementary Principal. The Board also approved staff resignations as presented.

• Approved employment of staff (6-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (6-0)

Special Board Meeting: 6/26/2024 @ 9:30 a.m. (VIRTUAL Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will convene a virtual closed session to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin law. The meeting is authorized under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for discussing student disciplinary data and personnel matters. No public decisions are expected; the board will adjourn into closed session immediately after opening.

• Closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 6/24/2024 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will meet in closed session to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)3. The open session includes procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and public forum. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session for expulsion hearings
• Public forum for community input

The Board of Education approved the closure of MacArthur, Langlade, and Elmore Elementary Schools. It also approved boundary changes for Sullivan, Nicolet, Danz, and Martin Elementary Schools. Additionally, the Board approved the district organizational chart and after-school program providers.

• Approved boundary changes for Sullivan and Nicolet Elementary Schools (7-0)
• Approved boundary changes for Danz and Martin Elementary Schools (7-0)
• Approved closure of MacArthur Elementary School (7-0)
• Approved closure of Langlade Elementary School (7-0)
• Approved closure of Elmore Elementary School (5-2)
• Approved District Office Organizational Chart (7-0)
• Approved $285,788 contract for Boys and Girls Club after-school programs (7-0)
• Approved $922,954.19 contract for YMCA after-school programs (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 6/10/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education approved the employment of administrative and certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2024-2025 school year, accepted resignations of staff, and approved transfers of staff. All three motions carried with six votes in favor and one member not present.

• Approved employment of administrative staff on probationary contracts for 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2024-2025 school year
• Accepted resignations of certified and administrative staff
• Approved transfers of certified staff and admin/manager/tech professionals for 2024-2025 school year

The Board of Education approved the employment, resignation, and transfer of staff as presented. The Board also recognized several new administrators and acknowledged the resignation of Jennifer Sipes from Webster Elementary School.

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

Board of Education Work Session: 6/10/2024 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Board of Education will review the preliminary 2024-25 budget and proposed school boundary changes. The session also includes discussions on staffing updates, policy revisions, and after-school program providers.

• Preliminary 24-25 Budget Presentation
• Boundary Adjustment Recommendation
• Selection of After School Program Providers
• Staffing and Organizational Chart Update
• Policy and Rule Revisions

The Board of Education issued diversity and education awards and recognized 61 students for the Seal of Biliteracy. Several items, including boundary adjustments, after-school providers, and policy revisions, were discussed and tabled for formal action on June 24, 2024. The meeting concluded with a vote to enter a closed session.

• Awarded Champion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to Rhonda Chandler
• Awarded Friend of Education to State Senator Rob Cowles
• Recognized 61 students who earned the Seal of Biliteracy in 2024
• Approved motion to adjourn into closed session (7-0)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 5/29/2024 @ 7:30 A.M.

The Intra-City Student Council and members of the Board of Education are meeting to share school updates and discuss specific topics. The session includes reports from five different schools and a review of the council's previous work.

• Discussion regarding Smart Passes
• Review of 2023-24 Intra-City Student Council (ICSC) work
• Good News Reports from East, West, Southwest, and Preble High Schools, and the John Dewey Academy of Learning

Special Board Meeting: 5/28/2024 @ 1:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will convene a special closed session on May 28, 2024, for the purpose of holding expulsion hearings under Wisconsin statutes. The only action item is a motion to adjourn into closed session. No public discussion or decisions are scheduled.

• Motion to convene closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Special Board Meeting: 5/28/2024 @ 10:00 a.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board is meeting in closed session on May 28, 2024, to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin statutes. The only action item is a motion to convene the closed session. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Motion to convene closed session for expulsion hearings (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) and (f))

Special Board Meeting: 5/22/2024 @ 1:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

The Board will meet in closed session to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin law. No other items are on the agenda.

• Motion to convene in closed session for expulsion hearings under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) and (f) and 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Special Board Meeting: 5/21/2024 @ 10:00 a.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board is meeting in a special closed session on May 21, 2024, to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin statutes. The only action item is a motion to adjourn into the closed session. The agenda is strictly procedural.

• Motion to convene in closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for expulsion hearings

Special Board Meeting: 5/21/2024 @ 1:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will convene in a closed session to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin law. The meeting is procedural only, with no public discussion or decisions on other matters.

• Board adjourns into closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 5/20/2024 @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will convene in open session at 6:00 p.m. for procedural items, public forum, a legislative update discussion, and approval of consent agenda items including bills and financial reports. Following open session, the Board will adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(a) and (f) to hold expulsion hearings.

• Closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(a) and (f)
• Discussion of legislative updates
• Consent agenda approval including bills and financial report for April 2024
• Public forum and Intra-City Student Council report
• Board meeting at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, with livestream on YouTube

The Board of Education approved a performance contract with McKinstry for Lombardi Middle School and King Elementary School. Members also approved a series of job descriptions, clerical compensation adjustments, and numerous policy revisions. Policy 440 regarding Student Rights and Responsibilities was moved to a future work session.

• Approved performance contract with McKinstry for Lombardi Middle and King Elementary (6-0)
• Approved clerical position compensation adjustments based on compensation study (6-0)
• Approved 20 job descriptions for food service, maintenance, and bilingual program roles (6-0)
• Repealed Policy 321.1 regarding Scheduling of Student Activities (Wednesday Night) (5-1)
• Approved revisions to Policy 454 - Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting (6-0)
• Approved 40+ policy and rule revisions covering admissions, student records, and conduct (6-0)
• Tabled Policy 440 - Student Rights and Responsibilities to June 10 Work Session
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, financial report, and personnel action (6-0)

Special Board Meeting: 5/16/2024 @ 1:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will convene in closed session to discuss specific personnel matters and hold expulsion hearings under Wisconsin law.

• Closed session scheduled at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303
• Purpose includes preliminary consideration of personnel problems
• Hearings are for expulsion cases under Wisconsin Statute 120.13

Special Board Meeting: 5/14/2024 @ 10:00 a.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School Board will convene a closed session on May 14, 2024, to consider expulsion hearings. The session is authorized under Wisconsin statute for discussing personal histories and personnel matters that would harm reputations if public. No other business is on the agenda.

• Motion to convene closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Board of Education Work Session: 5/13/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will receive an update on the consolidation of schools and review a budget carryover request for the Head Start Grant. The session includes discussions on clerical position compensation, job description changes, and numerous policy revisions regarding student records and school operations.

• Update on the consolidation of schools
• Head Start Grant budget carryover request
• Compensation study of clerical positions
• Discussion of Policy 133 regarding School Board Vacancies
• Review of multiple student-related policies including student records (Policy 347) and student social events (Policy 373)

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring updates on school consolidation and a review of numerous district policies. No formal actions were taken on budget requests, job descriptions, or compensation studies, as these items were deferred to the May 20 regular meeting.

• Recognized the Work Experience Program and thanked participating teachers
• Tabled Head Start Budget Carryover Request until May 20, 2024
• Tabled Job Description Changes until May 20, 2024
• Tabled Compensation Study of Clerical Positions until May 20, 2024

Special Board Meeting: 5/2/2024 @ 1:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

The Board is meeting in a closed session to conduct expulsion hearings. These proceedings are held privately pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(a) and (f) and 120.13 (1)(c) and (e).

• Expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13 (1)(c) and (e)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 4/29/2024 @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss expulsion hearings, employee employment status, and legal strategy. The open session that follows consists of procedural items only: meeting access, roll call, pledge, and mission statement. No substantive votes or public agenda items are scheduled.

• Closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)3
• Closed session to discuss employment status of an employee
• Closed session to confer with legal counsel on bargaining unit clarification
• Open session limited to procedural items (welcome, roll call, pledge, mission statement, land acknowledgement)

The Board of Education elected its leadership for the term and approved several operational items, including the 2024-25 school calendar and fee schedule. The Board also approved contracts for roof replacements at West High, Edison Middle, and Lombardi Middle schools.

• Elected Laura McCoy as President (4-3)
• Elected James Lyerly as Vice President (5-2)
• Elected Andrew Becker as Treasurer (7-0)
• Elected Bryan Milz as Clerk (7-0)
• Elected Kinsey Lehr as Secretary to the Board (7-0)
• Approved 2024-25 School Year Calendar revisions (7-0)
• Approved Grades 6-11 Social Studies resources (7-0)
• Approved substitute teacher pay increase to $190/full-day effective July 1, 2024 (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 4/23/2024 @ 1:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will convene a closed session for expulsion hearings. No public action is taken; the meeting is purely procedural.

• Motion to enter closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin statutes 19.85(1)(a) and (f) and 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Special Board Meeting: 4/15/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education convened a special meeting to address a vacant board seat. The board approved revisions to a boundary advisory committee charter and routine staff contracts and resignations. The meeting also included the interview and selection process for a candidate to fill the vacant Board of Education seat.

• Approval of revisions to the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee Charter
• Approval of probationary contracts for certified staff for the 2024-25 school year
• Acceptance of certified, managerial, and administrative staff resignations
• Interview and selection of a candidate to fill the vacant Board of Education seat
• Selection of interview questions for the board vacancy process

The Board of Education appointed Rick Crosson to fill a vacant board seat following interviews with six candidates. The Board also approved staff employment and resignations, as well as revisions to a boundary adjustment committee charter.

• Appointed Rick Crosson to vacant Board of Education seat (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee Charter (6-0)
• Approved employment of staff (6-0)
• Approved resignation of staff, including Chief Operations Officer Josh Patchak (6-0)
• Approved modified interview questions for board vacancy candidates (6-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 4/8/2024 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a work session immediately following a special board meeting. Discussions include a 2024-25 calendar revision, a social studies resource adoption for grades 6-11, a proposed 2024-25 fee schedule, substitute/guest teacher compensation, an update from the Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee, and a review of multiple nursing policies (emergency services, immunizations, communicable disease, head lice, medication administration).

• Discussion of 2024-25 calendar revision
• Grades 6-11 social studies resource adoption recommendation
• Proposed 2024-25 fee schedule
• Substitute/guest teacher compensation review
• Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee update

The Board held a work session to review several items, including the 2024-25 calendar, social studies resources, and nursing policies. No formal actions were taken on these items; they are scheduled for future meetings. The Board recognized Nancy Welch for her service.

• Tabled 2024-25 Calendar Revision to April 29, 2024
• Tabled Grades 6-11 Social Studies Resource Adoption to April 29, 2024
• Tabled Job Description Changes to April 29, 2024
• Tabled 2024-25 Fee Schedule to April 29, 2024
• Tabled Substitute/Guest Teacher Compensation to April 29, 2024
• Tabled Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee Update to April 15, 2024
• Tabled Nursing Policies Review Considerations to April 29, 2024

Special Board Meeting: 4/8/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education is awarding construction contracts for the West High School athletic complex: MCC, Inc. for general site construction ($2,656,779.38) and IEI General Contractors for building and site electrical ($1,830,758), plus Musco Sports Lighting for stadium lighting ($259,000). The board also approves a contract with The Standard for life and long-term disability insurance for the 2024-2025 plan year, and acts on staff employment, resignations, retirements, and transfers.

• Award Contract A to MCC, Inc. for $2,656,779.38 for West High School stadium general site construction
• Award Contract B to IEI General Contractors for $1,830,758 for West High School building and site electrical construction
• Award stadium lighting contract to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for $259,000 for West High School football stadium
• Contract with The Standard for life insurance and long-term disability insurance, effective 2024-2025 plan year
• Approval of staff employment, resignations, retirements, and transfers (details in attachments)

The Board approved three construction contracts for the West High School stadium and a new insurance administrator for the 2024-2025 plan year. The Board also approved personnel actions regarding the employment, resignation, retirement, and transfer of staff.

• Awarded MCC, Inc. $2,656,779.38 for West High School General Site Construction (5-0)
• Awarded IEI General Contractors, Inc. $1,830,758 for West High School Building and Site Electrical Construction (5-0)
• Awarded Musco Sports Lighting, LLC $259,000.00 for West High School football stadium lighting (5-0)
• Approved contract with The Standard for life insurance and long term disability insurance for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved employment of staff (5-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (5-0)
• Approved retirement of staff (5-0)
• Approved transfer of staff (5-0)

Special Board Meeting: 4/3/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and select individuals for board vacancy interviews. Board members will review candidates who submitted letters of interest and determine which ones will be interviewed. This is the only substantive action on the agenda.

• Selection of individuals for board vacancy interviews

The Board of Education selected six individuals to move forward for interviews to fill a board vacancy. Interviews are scheduled for Monday, April 15 at 5 p.m.

• Selected Rick Crosson, Shane Stout, Leah Weakley, James McGee, Rissel Peguero Almonte, and Duvall Perry for interviews

Special Board Meeting: 4/3/2024 @ 10:00 a.m. (VIRTUAL Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will meet in a virtual closed session. The purpose of the meeting is to hold expulsion hearings pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 120.13 (1)(c) and (e).

• Expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13 (1)(c) and (e)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 3/20/2024 @ 7:30 A.M.

The Intra-City Student Council and members of the Board of Education are meeting to discuss school-related topics. The session includes reports from five specific schools and discussions on student services.

• Good News Reports from East, West, Southwest, and Preble High Schools, and the John Dewey Academy of Learning
• Discussion regarding Prep for the Step
• Discussion regarding In School Counseling

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 3/18/2024 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss the interim superintendent contract and hold expulsion hearings. The open session portion includes routine procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance, land acknowledgement, and public forum. No specific policy decisions or financial actions are on the open agenda.

• Closed session to discuss the interim superintendent contract
• Closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)3
• Public forum for community members to address the board
• Intra-City Student Council report to be presented

The Board approved a contract for Interim Superintendent Vicki Bayer and a 4.12% base wage increase for educators. Several new curriculum resources for math, social studies, and English were adopted, and a charter school contract renewal was approved. A proposal to switch from the internal Income Protection Plan to Short Term Disability was denied.

• Approved $225,000 Interim Superintendent contract for Vicki Bayer (6-0)
• Approved High School Math resource adoption (5-1)
• Approved Elementary Social Studies resource adoption (6-0)
• Approved Multilingual Learner resource adoption (6-0)
• Approved K-8 English Language Arts resource adoption (6-0)
• Approved Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation contract renewal through June 30, 2029 (6-0)
• Denied transition from Income Protection Plan to Short Term Disability (1-4)
• Approved 4.12% base wage increase for educators for 2024-25 fiscal year (5-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 3/11/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will conduct a work session to discuss various educational, operational, and policy items. Discussions include resource adoption for several grade levels, benefit recommendations, and contract renewals.

• High School Math resource adoption discussion
• Elementary Social Studies resource adoption discussion
• Grades K-8 English Language Arts resource adoption discussion
• Multilingual Learner resource adoption discussion
• School of Innovation revised contract renewal discussion

The Board of Education held a work session to review numerous resource adoptions, contract renewals, and budget recommendations. No substantive policy or financial decisions were finalized, as all items were deferred for formal action at the March 18 regular meeting.

• Approved motion to move Head Start items to the Operations section of the agenda (unanimous)

Special Board Meeting: 3/5/2024 @ 10:00 a.m. (Closed Session)

This is a special board meeting held entirely in closed session under Wisconsin law. The only action is to convene the closed session to conduct expulsion hearings for specific students. No public business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Special Board Meeting: 3/4/2024 @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & Immediately Following (open session)

The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss hiring and the contract for an Interim Superintendent, with possible votes on those matters afterward in open session. The board also plans to approve staff employment and resignations and set a timeline for a board vacancy. All votes on closed-session items and staff actions were carried.

• Closed session to discuss hiring and contract for Interim Superintendent
• Possible vote on items discussed in closed session
• Board vacancy timeline discussion
• Employment of certified staff for 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years approved
• Resignation of certified staff approved

The Board of Education appointed Vicki Bayer as Interim Superintendent effective March 4, 2024. The Board also approved staff employment and resignations and established a timeline to fill a board vacancy.

• Appointed Vicki Bayer as Interim Superintendent (6-0)
• Approved employment of staff as presented (6-0)
• Approved resignation of staff as presented (6-0)
• Set board vacancy timeline: applications through March 19, screening April 3, and interviews April 15

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 2/26/2024 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will meet on February 26, 2024, with a closed session starting at 5:00 p.m. for expulsion hearings, collective bargaining negotiations, and to discuss hiring and contract terms for an Interim Superintendent. The public open session begins at 6:00 p.m. to consider the balance of the agenda, though no specific items are listed beyond procedural matters. The board may return to open session to vote on closed-session items.

• Closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)3
• Closed session for collective bargaining agreement negotiation strategy
• Closed session to discuss hiring and contract for the Interim Superintendent
• Meeting held at Green Bay Area Public School District Office, 200 S. Broadway, Room 331 (open) and 337 (closed)

The Board of Education approved several major construction and infrastructure contracts, including a $10.9M project for Preble High School. The board also approved a $1.2M IT infrastructure purchase and various staff job descriptions. A significant portion of the meeting included public forum comments regarding the resignation of Dr. Claude Tiller Jr.

• Approved $10,929,016 contract to Miron, Inc. for Preble High School Additions and Alterations
• Approved $1,198,101 bid to CDW for Hyperconverged Infrastructure
• Approved $1,182,080 contract to JW Industries, LLC for West High School Grandstand and Press Box
• Approved $443,166.70 contract to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Southwest Ticket Booth project
• Approved school security drill review
• Approved updated job descriptions for Principal and 17 other facility and apprenticeship roles
• Approved extension request for Head Start Learning Center construction grant
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, financial reports, and personnel actions

Exchange of Proposals: 2/21/23 @ 10:00 a.m. - Plumbers and Pipefitters, Carpenters, and Electrical Workers

The Green Bay Area Public School District board will meet with United Association Local 400, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, and IBEW Local 158 to exchange initial bargaining proposals. The meeting will begin in open session and then move to closed session to discuss employee compensation.

• Exchange of initial bargaining proposals with Plumbers and Pipefitters (UA Local 400)
• Exchange with North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
• Exchange with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 158
• Closed session to discuss compensation under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c)

Exchange of Proposals: 2/19/24 @ 1:00 p.m - Teachers

The Green Bay Area Public School District will meet with the Green Bay Education Association to exchange initial bargaining proposals for teacher contracts. The public portion of the meeting will be followed by a closed session to discuss compensation data.

• Exchange of initial bargaining proposals between the district and the teachers union

Exchange of Proposals: 2/19/24 @ Immediately Following Teachers - Paraprofessionals

The Green Bay Area Public School District is meeting with the Green Bay Education Association representing paraprofessionals. The body will exchange initial bargaining proposals and may enter a closed session to discuss employee compensation.

• Exchange of initial bargaining proposals with the Green Bay Education Association representing Paraprofessionals

Special Board Meeting: 2/17/2024 @ 2:00 p.m. (closed session) & Immediately Following (open session)

This is a special board meeting that will convene in open session then immediately go into closed session to discuss strategy for potential litigation and a personnel matter regarding the Superintendent of Schools and Learning. No public forum or comments will be accepted. The board may return to open session to vote on items discussed in closed session.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel on litigation strategy
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment/performance data of the Superintendent
• No public forum or public comments will be provided
• Meeting live-streamed on the district YouTube channel

The Board of Education met in closed session to discuss litigation strategy and a personnel matter. Upon reconvening in open session, the Board voted to accept the resignation of Dr. Claude Tiller, Jr.

• Accepted resignation of Dr. Claude Tiller, Jr. (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 2/15/2024 @ 5:30 p.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will convene in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation and a personnel matter involving the Superintendent.

• Closed session to discuss strategy for potential litigation
• Closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding personnel matter
• Meeting location: Green Bay Area Public Schools District Office Building, 200 S. Broadway

The Board of Education met for a special session and voted to enter a closed session. The closed session was called to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation strategy and a personnel matter involving the Superintendent of Schools and Learning.

• Approved motion to convene in closed session (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 2/12/2024 @ 2:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

This is a special board meeting that will immediately adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin law to conduct expulsion hearings for specific students. No public discussion or action on other topics is scheduled.

• Motion to convene closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for expulsion hearings

Special Board Meeting: 2/12/2024 @ 10:00 a.m. (Closed Session)

This special board meeting will convene in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for the purpose of holding expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e). No other business is listed; the agenda is limited to this procedural item.

• Motion to adjourn into closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Board of Education Work Session: 2/12/2024 @ 5:00 p.m. & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education meets for a work session to discuss several operational and educational items in open session, then adjourns into closed session to deliberate collective bargaining strategy, potential property sale or lease, and expulsion hearings. Open-session topics include the 2022-23 financial audit, an OPEB report, hyperconverged infrastructure, a Southwest High School ticket booth contract, and Head Start grant matters.

• Presentation of the 2022-23 financial audit
• Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) report discussion
• Hyperconverged infrastructure recommendation for E-Rate Category 2
• Recommendation for Southwest High School ticket booth contract
• Head Start grant extension request and continuation application selection criteria

The Board held a work session to review financial audits, security drills, and Head Start applications. No substantive votes were taken during the open session. The Board voted to adjourn into closed session to discuss collective bargaining, expulsion hearings, and the potential sale of district property.

• Approved motion to adjourn into closed session for collective bargaining, expulsion hearings, and potential property sale (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 2/9/2024 @ 5:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

This special board meeting is entirely a closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel on strategy regarding potential litigation. The board will briefly convene in open session only to vote to enter closed session. No other business is scheduled.

• Motion to convene in closed session for legal strategy on potential litigation

The Board of Education met for a special meeting and voted to enter a closed session. The session was held to confer with legal counsel regarding strategy for potential litigation.

• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(g) (6-0)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 1/31/2024 @ 7:30 A.M.

This joint meeting of the Intra-City Student Council and the Board of Education includes welcome remarks, good news reports from five high schools, and discussions on two topics: 9th Grade Preppers and Dude Be Nice Week. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Good News Reports from East, West, Southwest, Preble High Schools, and John Dewey Academy of Learning
• Discussion of 9th Grade Preppers program
• Discussion of Dude Be Nice Week initiative

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 1/22/2024 @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will convene in open session at 6 p.m., then adjourn into closed session to discuss the Superintendent’s Performance Evaluation under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). The board may return to open session to vote on items discussed in closed session. The open session includes a consent agenda with routine approvals of bills, financial report, and gifts, as well as public forum and reports from the Green Bay Education Foundation and Intra-City Student Council.

• Closed session to consider Superintendent's Performance Evaluation
• Consent agenda includes approval of December 2023 bills and financial report
• Gifts report for December 2023 to be approved
• Green Bay Education Foundation to provide update
• Intra-City Student Council report

The Board of Education approved a general contractor bid for West High School renovations and authorized a request to increase Head Start supplemental grant funding. Other actions included approving open enrollment space designations and renewing a charter school contract.

• Awarded $5.1M General Contractor bid for West High School Phase Two to IEI General Contractors, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved request to increase Head Start supplemental grant funding from $249,000 to $634,000 (7-0)
• Approved open enrollment space designations for 2024-25 (6-1)
• Authorized contract renewal negotiations with Green Bay Area Charter Schools, Inc. for Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 343.7 - Lesson Plans (7-0)
• Approved membership for the Clean Energy Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved issuance of contracts under Wis. Stat. Section 118.24 for 2024-25 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, financial report, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 1/19/2024 @ 1:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

This special board meeting will convene in closed session to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin law. No public decisions are expected as the session is closed for confidential student disciplinary matters.

• Motion to adjourn into closed session for expulsion hearings under WI Stat. 19.85(1)(a) and (f)

Special Board Meeting: 1/17/2024 @ 1:15 p.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will hold a special closed session to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin law. The only action item is a motion to convene in closed session for that purpose. The meeting is entirely procedural and not open to the public.

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

Special Board Meeting: 1/8/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education met to address several personnel actions for the 2023-24 period. The meeting included votes on staff transfers, new employment contracts, and resignations.

• Approval of administrative, manager, and technical professional staff transfers
• Approval of certified staff employment on probationary contracts
• Approval of certified staff resignations

The Board of Education approved the transfer, employment, and resignation of staff as presented. All three motions passed with unanimous support from the members present.

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

Board of Education Work Session: 1/8/2024 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Board of Education holds a work session to discuss strategic planning, open enrollment space for 2024-25, a charter school contract renewal, and policy revisions. Following open session, the board will adjourn into closed session to evaluate the superintendent's performance under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c).

• Strategic Planning Process Overview presented by Wisconsin Association of School Boards
• Review of Open Enrollment Space Designation for 2024-25 school year
• Discussion of NEW School of Innovation Charter Contract Renewal
• Proposed revisions to Policy 343.7 - Lesson Plans
• Motion to adjourn into closed session for Superintendent's Performance Evaluation

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring presentations on strategic planning, open enrollment space for 2024-25, and the NEW School of Innovation contract renewal. No formal votes were taken on these items during the open session. The meeting concluded with a vote to enter a closed session for the Superintendent's performance evaluation.

• Approved motion to adjourn into closed session for Superintendent’s Performance Evaluation (7-0)