Janesville School District public meetings in 2021

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education voted to approve Hazard, Young, Attea, Associates as consultants for the superintendent search and rejected a motion to make the Wednesday before Thanksgiving a non-school day in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. The board also discussed updates on athletics, the Talented and Gifted program, and the 2022-2023 staffing plan assumptions. Consent agenda items included approval of financial summaries, school safety reports, and personnel changes. A closed session was held to review expulsion decisions.

• Approved Hazard, Young, Attea, Associates as superintendent search consultants (motion carried 9-0)
• Motion to change 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 calendars to include Wednesday before Thanksgiving as non-school day for students failed (3-5-1)
• Presentation of 2022-2023 staffing plan assumptions (enrollment-driven)
• Update on capital maintenance projects: secure pathway Phase II (Jackson, Madison, Monroe, Wilson Elementary, Parker High School) and boiler projects
• Discussion of district ESSER II and III allocations and fiscal year-to-date budgets

The Board of Education approved the hiring of Hazard, Young, Attea Associates to consult on the superintendent search. The board also approved a consent agenda including financial summaries and staff resignations, but rejected a proposal to change future school calendars.

• Approved Hazard, Young, Attea Associates as consultants for Superintendent Search (9-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including October 26, 2021 minutes (9-0)
• Approved certified staff resignations of JoAnn Ohlrich and Haley Schwandt (9-0)
• Approved memo regarding school violence drill evaluations (9-0)
• Approved Act 143 School Safety Plan Report (9-0)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 and FY 2021-2022 year-to-date financial summaries (9-0)
• Denied motion to rescind previous adoption of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendars (3-5-1)

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board is meeting primarily to consider a motion to enter closed session under Wisconsin statutes to interview firms for the superintendent search. The meeting also includes adopting the agenda and adjournment.

• Closed session under §19.85(1)(e) and (f) for interviewing superintendent search firms
• Motion to adopt the December 13, 2021 agenda (carried unanimously)

Special Board of Education Meeting (REPOSTED)

The School District of Janesville Board of Education held a special meeting that began with a closed session to discuss a student expulsion, legal advice, personnel matters, and superintendent search firms. Following the closed session, the board voted to invite McPherson & Jacobson, School Exec Connect, and Hazard, Young & Attea to present for final selection. The motion carried 7-1.

• Closed session to review expulsion decision of Independent Hearing Officer and determine student's final status.
• Closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation (HSB Insurance Group).
• Closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation of certified staff and administration.
• Closed session to discuss review of superintendent search firms.
• Open session vote to approve inviting McPherson & Jacobson, School Exec Connect, and Hazard, Young & Attea search firms to present to the board (motion carried 7-1).

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee is meeting to discuss financial summaries, utility costs, capital projects, the district's historical fund balance, and ESSER II and III allocations. They will also consider approving the financial summaries to move to the full board.

• Approve fiscal 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 year-to-date financial summaries for full board consideration
• Review of 2020-2021 district utility usage costs
• Update on capital maintenance projects, including Secure Pathway Phase II at Jackson, Madison, Monroe, Wilson Elementary and Parker High School, and the referendum-approved boiler project
• Presentation and discussion on the district's historical fund balance and its purpose
• Update on ESSER II and III grant allocations, application process, and usage

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved moving the June 2021 and July-September 2021 financial summaries to the Full Board. The committee also reviewed utility usage, capital maintenance projects, and fund balance history.

• Adopted the November 16, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Approved moving Fiscal 2020-2021 (June 2021) and Fiscal 2021-2022 First Quarter (July-September 2021) Financial Summaries to Full Board (carried)
• Scheduled Edison Middle School walk-through for December 7, 2021

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education is deciding on several action items including a resolution to borrow up to $3 million for cash flow, limited health insurance for substitute teachers, new high school course proposals, and revised school year calendars. They will also hear presentations on a resource adoption six-year cycle and committee reports on benefits and policies. Items already approved include the consent agenda and the limited health insurance motion.

• Consider approval of resolution authorizing a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note up to $3,000,000 for cash flow
• Consider approval of limited health insurance coverage for licensed substitute teachers
• Presentation and consideration of new high school course proposals for 2022-2023
• Discussion and approval of revised school year calendars for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
• Presentation of the 6-year resource adoption cycle for high school math and biology

The Board of Education approved a taxable Tax and Revenue Anticipation Promissory Note not to exceed $3,000,000. Other actions included approving school calendars for the next two years and new high school course proposals.

• Authorized taxable Tax and Revenue Anticipation Promissory Note up to $3,000,000 (9-0)
• Approved Revised 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 School Year Calendars (9-0)
• Approved High School New Course Proposals (9-0)
• Approved Limited Health Insurance Coverage for Licensed Substitute Teachers (9-0)
• Approved certified staff appointments for Ashley Krizmanich and Letivvica Mauer (9-0)
• Approved staff retirements for Caroline Campbell, David Groth, and John Mauermann (9-0)
• Approved October 26, 2021 meeting minutes (9-0)

Benefits Committee Meeting

The Benefits Committee met to review medical and dental benefits and discuss changes to staff notification requirements. The committee voted to move two items to the full Board for consideration.

• Medical/Dental Benefits Overview by Tina Johnson and Cottingham & Butler
• Proposed change in retirement notification deadlines for staff starting with the 2022-2023 school year
• Proposed limited health insurance coverage for licensed substitute teachers

Special Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education is holding a special meeting that will immediately move into closed session under Wisconsin statute §19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel about litigation strategy regarding HSB Insurance Group. The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, agenda adoption) and the closed session motion, with no public action items or discussions scheduled.

• Motion to go into closed session under §19.85(1)(g) to discuss litigation strategy involving HSB Insurance Group

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee will receive a presentation on new resource adoption for high school math and biology, along with updates to school calendars for 2022-23 and 2023-24 and a staffing/substitute update. The committee also adopts the meeting agenda. These are discussion and information items.

• Presentation of high school new resource adoption for math and biology
• Presentation of updated school calendars for 2022-23 and 2023-24
• Staffing and substitute update
• Motion to adopt the November 1, 2021 agenda

Board of Education Meeting

The board held a public hearing on the 2021-2022 proposed district budget, then adopted the final budget and a tax levy of $46,994,704. They also approved changes to certified and non-certified staff salaries and postponed a presentation on the Talented and Gifted program.

• Public hearing on 2021-2022 proposed district budget
• Approved certified staff salary schedule changes
• Approved non-certified staff salary increase
• Adopted final 2021-2022 school district budget
• Set 2021 tax levy at $46,994,704

The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 School District Budget and the 2021 Tax Levy. The board also approved salary schedule changes for both certified and non-certified staff. A presentation on the Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program was postponed.

• Adopted 2021-2022 School District Budget (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Tax Levy of $46,994,704 (7-0)
• Approved Certified Staff Salary Schedule Changes (8-0)
• Approved Non-Certified Staff Salary increase (8-0)
• Approved Annual Fund 73 Report (8-0)
• Adopted changed October 26, 2021 agenda (8-0)
• Postponed Presentation on Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will discuss and possibly approve a mask metric recommendation for COVID-19 safety protocols. The board will also hear a presentation on the SAIL program and receive the preliminary 2021-2022 budget. A closed session is scheduled to review expulsion decisions.

• Presentation and possible approval of mask metric for COVID-19 protocols (item 3.3)
• SAIL program presentation (item 3.1)
• Presentation of preliminary 2021-2022 budget publication (item 4.3)
• Election and direction for WASB Region 13 meeting voting delegate (item 3.2)
• Closed session to review expulsion decisions (items 7.2, 7.3)

The Board of Education approved a mask metric based on Rock County CDC transmission rates, effective October 29, 2021. The policy allows for a permanent shift to mask-optional status if a 80% vaccination rate is met among students and staff.

• Approved Mask Metric and Process effective Oct 29, 2021 (6-3)
• Approved October 12, 2021 agenda (9-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Sept 28 minutes and employee handbook updates (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Ryan Tyrrell and Bethany Worth (9-0)
• Accepted resignation of Jill Elfstron (9-0)
• Authorized payment of Spring 2022 post-secondary applications (9-0)
• Appointed Karl Dommershausen as unencumbered voting delegate to WASB Region 13 meeting (9-0)
• Denied motion to postpone Mask Metric vote until Oct 26 (4-5)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will hear a 25-minute presentation on the preliminary 2021-2022 budget, including budget assumptions and the 6590 publication. The committee will also adopt the meeting agenda and discuss future items. No votes on the budget are scheduled; it is a discussion-only item.

• Presentation of preliminary 2021-2022 budget (discussion only, with attached budget assumptions and update)

The committee reviewed the 6590 Budget Publication, which presents a balanced budget at the fund level. The publication will be made public the week of October 5, with a budget hearing and adoption scheduled for October 26, 2021.

• Adopted the October 4, 2021 meeting agenda

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education is scheduled to adopt a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, resignations, appointments, an at-risk graduation report, and a large policy overhaul: adopting 30 new NEOLA policies and retiring 12 old ones. Separate action items include a presentation on 2021 summer school, a student wellness program presentation, and possible approval of the Early Literacy Program Phase II. A closed meeting precedes the regular session.

• Adopt 30 NEOLA policies covering job descriptions, health plans, volunteers, school safety, student records, transportation, etc.
• Retire 12 board policies including those on public records, volunteers, communicable diseases, and student records.
• Consider approval of Early Literacy Program Phase II.
• Presentation on 2021 Summer School outcomes.
• Presentation of Student Wellness Program.

The Board of Education approved the second phase of the Early Literacy Program and adopted a series of NEOLA policies. The meeting also included presentations on 2021 summer school outcomes and student wellness practices.

• Approved Early Literacy Program Phase II (9-0)
• Approved September 28, 2021 agenda (9-0)
• Approved September 28, 2021 Consent Agenda (9-0)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021 Regular Board Meeting (9-0)
• Adopted NEOLA Policies including job descriptions, health plans, and school safety (9-0)
• Retired Board Policies including public records access and student records (9-0)

Board of Education Meeting/Workshop - Janesville Country Club

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will hold a workshop featuring a presentation on effective board governance by Jon Bales of WASDA. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving the appointment of a new Director of Finance, as recommended by administration. The meeting includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda and approving previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion on effective board governance with Jon Bales from WASDA
• Approval of administration's recommendation for Director of Finance (M. Sylvester-Knudtson)
• Approval of resignations/retirements and appointments
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2021 regular board meeting

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda. This included the appointment of nine certified staff members and the administration's recommendation for the Director of Finance.

• Adopted September 14, 2021 agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 14, 2021 Consent Agenda (9-0)
• Approved August 24, 2021 Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Approved certified staff appointments for Austin Campbell, Leslie Dallman, Sarah Hunter, Mark Lajiness, Karen Northey, Abigail Stinner, Craig Bergum, Simon Golde, and Denise Wimann
• Approved Administration Recommendation for Director of Finance

PPC Committee Meeting

The School District of Janesville PPC Committee met on August 30, 2021 to consider several agenda items. Members discussed staffing, substitutes, and ESSER funding information, a proposed new chef position for food services, and the August professional development schedule. The committee also reviewed draft NEOLA policies and considered moving them to the full board for adoption. A motion to adopt the agenda as presented was also taken.

• Staffing, substitutes, and ESSER funding – discussion
• Proposed new chef position for food services – discussion
• August professional development review – discussion
• Review of NEOLA draft policies and consideration of full‑board adoption – action/discussion
• Motion to adopt the August 30 agenda – action

The Personnel, Policy, and Curriculum Committee approved moving a series of draft NEOLA policies to the Full Board for adoption. The committee also received updates on staffing levels, professional development, and a proposal for a new chef position in Nutrition Services.

• Adopted August 30, 2021 meeting agenda
• Moved NEOLA Draft Policies to Full Board for Adoption

Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education voted to continue a mask mandate for all buildings through October 28, 2021, with exceptions for young children and medical conditions. The board also approved the preliminary 2021-2022 budget and welcomed a new principal at Jefferson Elementary. Consent items included resignations, appointments, and a Project Search agreement.

• Approved mask protocol requiring face coverings in all district buildings effective Aug 25 through Oct 28, 2021
• Approved preliminary 2021-2022 budget
• Welcomed Dr. David Newman as new principal of Jefferson Elementary School
• Approved consent agenda including resignations/retirements and appointments
• Approved Project Search interagency agreement

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will hear preliminary budget summaries for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Fund 10 and Fund 27 and vote on whether to forward them to the full School Board. The meeting also includes tours of secure entry pathways at three elementary schools: Lincoln, Van Buren, and Washington. The meeting begins at Lincoln Elementary and travels to the other schools.

• Presentation of preliminary FY 2021-2022 Fund 10 and Fund 27 budget summaries and consideration of approval to move to full board
• Tour of Lincoln Elementary School secure entry pathway
• Tour of Van Buren Elementary School secure entry pathway
• Tour of Washington Elementary School secure entry pathway
• Motion to adopt the meeting agenda

The committee reviewed the Preliminary Fiscal 2021-2022 Fund 10 and 27 Budget Summaries. It was determined that a formal motion to move the summaries to the full board was unnecessary, as the Board of Education can approve them at the August 24, 2021 meeting.

• Adopted the August 17, 2021 meeting agenda
• Determined Preliminary 2021-2022 Fund 10 and 27 Budget Summaries can be approved by the Board of Education on August 24, 2021

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special meeting of the School District of Janesville Board of Education considers approving the cancellation of the August 10, 2021 regular board meeting. The meeting also adopts the agenda and adjourns.

• Consider approval to cancel the August 10, 2021 Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education met for a special session and voted to cancel the first board meeting scheduled for August. The board also adopted the meeting agenda.

• Adopted the July 19, 2021 Board of Education agenda (6-0)
• Cancelled the August 10, 2021 Board of Education Meeting (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will consider approving the consent agenda, which includes minutes, resignations, appointments, contracts, and financial summaries. They will also vote on hiring David Newman as Jefferson Elementary School principal and approve a reorganization of the Business Services Department. Discussions include 2021-2022 school programming and a staff wellness update.

• Approve hiring of David Newman as Jefferson Elementary School principal
• Approve revised TAGOS contract
• Approve fiscal 2020-2021 year-to-date financial summaries (May 2021)
• Approve reorganization of Business Services Department
• Approve 2021-2022 student/parent handbooks

The Board of Education approved the hiring of David Newman as principal of Jefferson Elementary School and authorized a reorganization of the Business Services Department. The board also approved a consent agenda including staff appointments, resignations, and the 2021-2022 student/parent handbooks.

• Approved hiring of David Newman as Jefferson Elementary School Principal (9-0)
• Approved reorganization of the Business Services Department (9-0)
• Approved July 13, 2021 Consent Agenda (9-0)
• Approved 19 certified staff appointments effective August 17, 2021
• Certified resignations of 5 staff members
• Approved revised TAGOS Contract
• Approved Fiscal 2020-2021 Year-to-Date financial summaries
• Approved 2021-2022 Student/Parent Handbooks

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will hear presentations on the 2021-2022 budget development, year-to-date financial summaries, and property/liability insurance renewal premiums including a change in cyber coverage. They may vote to forward the financial summaries to the full Board. An update on capital maintenance projects and referendum-approved work will also be discussed.

• Presentation of third quarter (Jan–Mar 2021) energy usage report
• Fiscal 2020-2021 year-to-date financial summaries with possible approval to move to full board
• Update on capital maintenance projects and referendum-approved secure pathway and boiler projects
• 2021-2022 budget development update
• Presentation of 2021-2022 property and liability renewal premiums, including cyber insurance change from Beazley to EMC

Board of Education Meeting

The June 22 Board of Education meeting will adopt a consent agenda that includes school fee approvals, athletic pass pricing, and year‑to‑date financial summaries. Board members will consider a resolution authorizing an Independent Hearing Officer and the recommended appointment of Sara Gehrig as IHO for the 2021‑2022 school year. Additional items include direction to deposit unspent FY 2020‑2021 dollars into Fund 73 and Fund 46, and an update on district‑wide facilities planning.

• Approve school fee changes (BP 3222, BP 5700) and athletic pass prices (BP 3224)
• Adopt resolution authorizing an Independent Hearing Officer (IHO)
• Recommend Sara Gehrig for appointment as IHO for 2021‑2022
• Direct deposit of unspent FY 2020‑2021 funds to Fund 73 and Fund 46
• Provide district‑wide facilities planning update

The Board of Education approved the appointment of Dan Jackson as Marshall Middle School Assistant Principal and Sara Gehrig as Independent Hearing Officer. The board also directed the deposit of up to $2.5 million in unspent fiscal year 2020-2021 funds into Fund 73, with the remainder going to Fund 46.

• Approved appointment of Dan Jackson as Marshall Middle School Assistant Principal (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Sara Gehrig as Independent Hearing Officer for 2021-2022 (8-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing an Independent Hearing Officer (8-0)
• Directed administration to deposit up to $2.5M in unspent FY 2020-2021 funds to Fund 73 and the remainder to Fund 46 (8-0)
• Approved June 22, 2021 Consent Agenda including school fees and athletic pass prices (8-0)
• Approved 15 certified staff appointments effective August 17, 2021 (8-0)
• Certified 2 staff retirements and 12 staff resignations (8-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will discuss year-to-date financial summaries, consider approval to send them to the full board, and hear updates on capital maintenance projects (secure pathways and boilers) and the 2021-2022 budget development process. No action is scheduled on the budget update; it is for information only.

• Review and possible approval of April 2021 revenue and expense summaries for recommendation to full board
• Update on capital maintenance projects — secure pathway and boiler work — with JP Cullen representatives attending
• Briefing on 2021-2022 budget development, including an ESSER funding update

The committee approved moving the Fiscal 2020-2021 year-to-date financial summaries for April 2021 to the Full Board. Members received updates on Phase I capital maintenance projects and the current budget development process.

• Adopted the June 15, 2021 meeting agenda
• Approved moving Fiscal 2020-2021 Year-To-Date (April 2021) Financial Summary to the Full Board

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board is meeting to consider several personnel actions, including hiring a new Franklin Middle School principal and a coordinator for social studies/fine arts. The board will also approve a 5-year Achievement Gap Reduction grant, restructure an administrative position, and adopt updates to district policies. The meeting includes a closed session prior to the regular open meeting.

• Approve 5-year Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) grant
• Hire Kurt Krueger as Franklin Middle School principal
• Hire Lindsay Sayles as Coordinator of Social Studies/Fine Arts
• Restructure Assistant Board Clerk/Administrative Assistant to Superintendent position
• Adopt NEOLA draft policies and retire 14 board policies

The Board of Education voted to cancel the district's mask mandate resolution effective immediately. The board also approved several administrative appointments and updated district policies.

• Cancelled mask mandate resolution (7-2)
• Approved Kurt Krueger as Franklin Middle School Principal (9-0)
• Approved Lindsay Sayles as Coordinator of Social Studies and Fine Arts (9-0)
• Approved restructure of Assistant Board Clerk/Administrative Assistant to Superintendent position (9-0)
• Approved Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) 5-year Grant
• Approved NEOLA Draft Policies regarding district organization and administration
• Retired 13 Board Policies including BP 2200 and BP 2130
• Approved appointments of 26 certified staff effective August 17, 2021

PPC Committee Meeting

The Policy and Personnel Committee (PPC) will discuss updates on the Talented and Gifted program and the Achievement Gap Reduction report, and review a set of NEOLA draft policies covering district organization, conflict of interest, and nondiscrimination. The committee will vote on whether to recommend those policies to the full school board for adoption. Procedural items include adopting the agenda and setting the next meeting date.

• Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Update presentation (15 min)
• Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) Report for Wilson and Jackson schools (10 min)
• Review of 16 NEOLA draft policies covering district organization, conflict of interest, board-administrator relationship, student supervision, nondiscrimination, and health care
• Motion to adopt the May 24 agenda as presented (carried unanimously)
• Safety message and announcements

The committee approved moving NEOLA draft policies, including a revised evaluation policy for the District Administrator, to the Full Board for adoption. The meeting also included presentations on the Talented and Gifted (TAG) program and the Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) grant.

• Adopted May 24, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Moved NEOLA Draft Policies to Full Board for Adoption (carried)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will take action on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, resignations/retirements, appointments, a resolution authorizing defeasance of $37,735,000 in general obligation refunding bonds, lease finance agreements for Chromebooks and MacBooks, a peer mentoring grant, and an extension of the mask mandate. Board items include recognition of high school state qualifiers, a presentation on the Elevate program, updates on the district promises dashboard and student transportation contract, consideration of a Director of Secondary Education appointment, and approval of the 2021-2022 meeting schedule. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss prior closed session minutes.

• Approve resolution authorizing defeasance of $37,735,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Approve lease finance agreements for Chromebooks and MacBooks
• Approve extension of mask mandate
• Consider approval of administration's recommendation for Director of Secondary Education
• Consider approval of 2021-2022 Board of Education meeting schedule and cancel May 25 meeting

The Board of Education approved the extension of the mask mandate and appointed Chris Medenwaldt as Director of Secondary Education. The board also approved lease agreements for Chromebooks and MacBooks and authorized the defeasance of a portion of general obligation refunding bonds.

• Approved extension of mask mandate (9-0)
• Appointed Chris Medenwaldt as Director of Secondary Education at $132,000 annual salary (9-0)
• Approved lease finance agreements for Chromebooks and MacBooks (9-0)
• Authorized defeasance of a portion of $37,735,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (9-0)
• Approved Peer Review and Mentoring Grant (9-0)
• Certified resignations of Vjolca Asani and Kaitlyn Simon-Moyle effective June 4, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 Board of Education Meeting Schedule (9-0)
• Cancelled the May 25, 2021 Board of Education Meeting (9-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting following a closed session. They will consider approving changes to athletic safety protocols for the current season, re-opening district facilities to public use effective June 7, 2021, and restructuring board committees. The consent agenda includes approval of financial summaries, resignations/retirements, appointments, and a mental health grant.

• Consider approval of change in safety protocols for current athletic season
• Consider approval to re-open district facilities to public use per Board Policy 3640, effective June 7, 2021
• Approve mental health grant (Sonja Robinson)
• Approve fiscal 2020-2021 year-to-date financial summaries (February and March 2021)
• Reorganization of Board of Education (elect board officers)

The Board of Education elected its officers for the term and approved the reopening of district facilities to public use starting June 7, 2021. Members also voted to increase the number of spectators allowed at outdoor athletic events and granted administration flexibility to adjust COVID safety protocols.

• Elected Cathy Myers (President), Jim Millard (Vice President), Greg Ardrey (Treasurer), and Michelle Haworth (Clerk)
• Approved eight spectators per athlete for outdoor athletic events (8-1)
• Approved administration flexibility to adjust COVID safety protocols per Big 8 or health departments (9-0)
• Approved reopening district facilities to public use effective June 7, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved resignation of Charles Urness and retirement of Stephanie Gogul McGraw (9-0)
• Approved non-renewal notice for certified staff member Catherine Lillie (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Dan McCrea as Assistant Board Treasurer and Denise Jensen as Acting Assistant District Clerk (9-0)
• Approved Mental Health Grant (9-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved the fiscal 2020-2021 year-to-date financial summaries for February and March 2021 to move to the full board. The committee also discussed updates on capital maintenance projects (boilers and secure pathways), the 2021-2022 budget development process, Board Policy 7525 on naming facilities and sponsorships, and a student transportation RFP. Following the meeting, members toured the ongoing cafeteria renovation at Adams Elementary School, a $425,000 project by Gilbank Construction.

• Approval of February and March 2021 financial summaries to advance to the full school board
• Update on capital maintenance projects including secure pathways and boiler work
• Discussion of Board Policy 7525 on naming school district facilities and sponsorships
• Tour of Adams Elementary School cafeteria renovation ($425,000 bid to Gilbank Construction)
• Update on 2021-2022 budget development and student transportation request for proposals

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved moving two monthly financial summaries to the Full Board for consideration. The committee also received updates on capital maintenance projects and federal funding timelines.

• Adopted the April 20, 2021 agenda
• Approved moving February and March 2021 financial summaries to the Full Board

Board of Education Meeting

The school board held a closed meeting at 5:00 PM, then a regular meeting. They approved a consent agenda including minutes, resignations, appointments, the superintendent's 2021-2022 contract, board compensation review, and authorization for non-renewal notices. They also voted to approve employee dental, healthcare, and life insurance plans effective July 1, 2021, and discussed and approved an enrollment-driven staffing plan for the upcoming school year. A mental health grant update was presented.

• Approval of employee dental, healthcare, and life insurance plans effective July 1, 2021
• Approval of Superintendent's 2021-2022 contract
• Approval of enrollment-driven staffing plan for 2021-2022 school year
• Annual review of board member compensation per policy BP 8730
• Resolution requesting reissuance of lost Exelon stock certificates

The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 Enrollment Driven Staffing Plan using ESSER funds. Members also approved renewals for employee dental, healthcare, and life insurance plans effective July 1, 2021. Additionally, the board authorized non-renewal notices for several certified staff members.

• Approved 2021-2022 Enrollment Driven Staffing Plan using ESSER funds (9-0)
• Approved Employee Dental Plan effective July 1, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved Employee Healthcare Plan effective July 1, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved Employee Life Insurance Plan effective July 1, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved final non-renewal notices for 53 certified staff limited-term positions (9-0)
• Approved preliminary non-renewal notice for certified staff member Catherine Lillie (9-0)
• Adopted April 13, 2021 Board of Education agenda (9-0)

NOTICE - Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee -REVISED

The Janesville School District Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will receive informational updates on bond proceeds management, capital maintenance and secure pathway projects, custodial projects and staff training, and the 2021‑2022 budget development process. The committee will also discuss Board Policy 7525 regarding naming of district facilities and general sponsorships. No formal action or decisions will be taken at this meeting.

• Update on Bond Proceeds Management – presentation by Brett Weeden, PMA‑WISC
• Update on Capital Maintenance Projects and Secure Pathway Project – Dan McCrea and Dave Leeder
• Update on Custodial Projects and Training – Dave Farwell and Dave Leeder
• 2021‑2022 Budget Development Update – Dan McCrea
• Discussion on Naming School District Facilities and General Sponsorships – Board Policy 7525

The committee received updates on bond proceeds management from WISC and the status of various maintenance and secure pathway projects. Administration provided a synopsis of the Governor's Budget Proposal and discussed the potential use of ESSER funds. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during the meeting.

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education is considering a consent agenda that includes adoption of a large set of NEOLA draft policies covering board governance, ethics, meetings, and programs, along with the retirement of numerous existing board policies. Other consent items include approval of early college credit applications, an Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) report, appointment of a Board of Canvassers, and routine personnel actions.

• Adopt NEOLA draft policies (50+ items) and retire 28 old board policies
• Authorize Early College Credit and Start College Now applications for fall 2021
• Approve AGR (Achievement Gap Reduction) Performance Objectives and Assessments Report
• Appoint 2021 Board of Canvassers
• Approve Dual Enrollment Credential Grant for 2020-2021

PPC Committee Meeting

The Policy, Personnel & Curriculum (PPC) Committee will discuss the 2021-2022 staffing update and a standards-based grading update. They will also review and consider moving a large set of NEOLA draft policies to the full School Board for adoption. The meeting is held with COVID-19 precautions and public remote viewing options.

• Review and potential recommendation of 50+ NEOLA policies covering board bylaws, ethics, committees, public comment, and early college credit programs
• 2021-2022 staffing update presented by Scott Garner
• Standards-based grading update presented by Allison DeGraaf
• Meeting accessible remotely via cable channel 36-1 and live-stream

The committee approved the meeting agenda and received updates on standards-based grading and the 2021-2022 staffing plan. No other substantive policy or personnel decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 1, 2021 agenda

Board of Education Meeting

The board will hear a capital improvement referendum update including a review of $22.5 million in authorized borrowing, consider approving the 2020-2021 high school graduation plan, and vote on a revised mandatory face coverings resolution. The consent agenda includes approval of staff non-renewals not related to performance, budget transfers, and financial summaries. Public comments are accepted in person or via email.

• Capital Improvement Referendum Update with review of $22.5 million borrowing (item 3.2)
• Consider approval of 2020-2021 High School Graduation Plan (item 3.5)
• Approve Revised Mandatory Face Coverings Resolution (item 2.9)
• Approve Preliminary Notice of Non-Renewal of Certified Staff (not performance-related) (item 2.5)
• Approve budget transfers/amendments and year-to-date financial summaries (items 2.6, 2.7)

The Board of Education approved the graduation schedule for high schools and charter schools, including outdoor venues and ticketed entry. The board also passed a revised resolution on mandatory face coverings and certified the non-renewal of 53 limited-term certified staff positions.

• Approved 2020-2021 Graduation Plan (9-0)
• Approved Revised Mandatory Face Coverings Resolution (9-0)
• Approved preliminary non-renewal notices for 53 limited-term certified staff
• Certified resignation of Jennifer Klossner effective June 4, 2021
• Adopted February 23, 2021 agenda (9-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The committee approved moving year-to-date (January 2021) financial summaries to the full board and reviewed the independent audit by Baker Tilly for fiscal 2019-2020. They also discussed a $22.5 million bond borrowing approved by voters in November 2020, student nutrition updates, capital maintenance projects, and a transportation contract request for proposal.

• Approval of Fiscal 2020-2021 Year-to-Date (January 2021) Financial Summaries to move to full board (motion carried)
• Review of Baker and Tilly independent financial audit for the 2019-2020 fiscal year
• Review of voter-approved $22.5 million borrowing from November 2020 referendum
• Student nutrition update covering participation, distribution, and USDA role
• Discussion of secure pathways and boiler capital maintenance projects

The committee approved moving the Fiscal 2020-2021 Year-to-Date Financial Summary to the Full Board. Members reviewed a clean independent financial audit from Baker and Tilly and received updates on capital maintenance and nutrition services.

• Adopted February 18, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Approved moving Fiscal 2020-2021 Year-To-Date (January 2021) Financial Summary to the Full Board (carried)

Board of Education Meeting - REVISED

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will discuss developing instructional models for the 2021-2022 school year and an update on ESSER II federal pandemic relief funds. The consent agenda includes approvals of resignations, retirements, appointments, early college credit for summer classes, and changes to administrator contract language for 2021-23. Committee reports cover elementary math curriculum adoption (Bridges), an alternative learning plan (AVA), and 2021-2022 medical renewal benefits.

• Discussion on 2021-2022 instructional models development
• ESSER II (federal COVID relief) funding update
• Approve early college credit for summer 2021 classes
• Approve changes to administrator contract language 2021-23
• Elementary Bridges math curriculum adoption update

The Board of Education approved several certified staff appointments and a list of retirements and resignations effective June 4, 2021. The board also approved early college credit for summer classes and changes to administrator contract language. An audit report was postponed to the February 23 meeting.

• Approved certified staff appointments for Alyssa Hopson, Cody McDonald, and Kathleen Woodman (9-0)
• Approved early college credit for summer classes (9-0)
• Approved changes to administrator contract language (9-0)
• Approved 13 certified retirements and 2 certified resignations effective June 4, 2021 (9-0)
• Tabled audit report until February 23, 2021

Benefits Committee Meeting

The Benefits Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming employee benefits. Discussion items include the 2021-2022 medical renewal, part-time employee benefits, and voluntary benefit renewals.

• 2021-2022 Medical Renewal discussion
• Part Time Employee Benefits discussion
• Voluntary Benefit Renewal discussion

The committee discussed upcoming medical and dental benefit renewals and current eligibility requirements for part-time staff. Members decided to ask the full Board to direct administration to investigate offering dental insurance to part-time employees.

• Adopted January 28, 2021 agenda
• Agreed to ask full Board to direct administration to look into offering dental insurance to part-time employees
• Agreed to Administration taking renewals directly to the full Board for approval

Board of Education Meeting - REVISED

The Janesville School Board will discuss and vote on a parameters resolution for a voter-approved $22.5 million bond issuance. The board will also consider approving an alternate fall/spring sports schedule and adopting school year calendars for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Other items include a consent agenda with resignations, appointments, and policy updates.

• Parameters resolution for referendum-approved $22.5 million bond issuance
• Discussion and possible approval of alternate fall/spring sports schedule
• Adoption of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school year calendars
• Consent agenda includes resignations/retirements and appointments
• Approval of fiscal 2020-2021 year-to-date financial summaries (December 2020)

The Board of Education approved a parameters resolution for a $22.5 million bond issuance and voted to terminate the TAGOS charter school contract. Other actions included adopting school calendars for 2021-2023 and approving 2021-2022 budget assumptions.

• Approved Parameters Resolution for $22.5 Million Bond Issuance (8-0)
• Terminated Charter School Contract with TAGOS (8-0)
• Approved Alternate Fall/Spring Sports Schedule (8-0)
• Approved School Year Calendars 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Option 1 (8-0)
• Adopted 2021-2022 Budget Assumptions (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including staff appointments and financial summaries (8-0)
• Adopted 11 NEOLA Draft Policies and retired 5 Board Policies (8-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee discussed the Elementary Bridges Math Adoption and voted to approve moving AVA Curriculum Plan Option 4 to the full School Board for consideration. The committee also adopted the meeting agenda and heard a safety message.

• Elementary Bridges Math Adoption discussed (information item)
• AVA Curriculum Plan Option 4 approved for full board consideration (motion carried)
• Meeting agenda adopted as presented (procedural action)
• Safety message delivered by committee member Dale Thompson

The committee voted to move the Arise Virtual Academy (AVA) Curriculum Plan 4 to the Full Board for consideration. This plan addresses students failing two or more courses by providing distance learning with a focus on credit recovery via Craig or Parker High Schools.

• Adopted January 25, 2021 agenda
• Moved AVA Curriculum Plan 4 to the Full Board

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will discuss and consider approving a parameters resolution for the district's voter-approved $22.5 million bond issuance, review year-to-date financial summaries, and discuss 2021-2022 budget assumptions. They will also receive updates on capital maintenance projects and consider multiple NEOLA draft policies for adoption by the full board. The meeting is procedural in nature with several action items moving to the full board.

• Consider approval of parameters resolution for $22.5 million bond issuance
• Presentation and approval of December 2020 financial summaries
• Update on capital maintenance projects including secure pathways project
• Discussion of 2021-2022 budget assumptions
• Review of 11 NEOLA draft policies on federal funds, procurement, accounting, and fixed assets

The committee approved moving several items to the Full Board for final action, including a parameters resolution for a $22.5 million bond issuance and the Fiscal 2020-2021 year-to-date financial summary. The committee also moved a series of NEOLA draft policies regarding accounting and federal funds to the Full Board for adoption.

• Moved Fiscal 2020-2021 Year-To-Date (December 2020) Financial Summary to Full Board
• Moved Parameters Resolution for $22.5 Million Bond Issuance to Full Board
• Moved NEOLA Draft Policies (po6110, po6111, po6112, po6114, po6116, po6320, po6325, po6800, po7310, po7450, po7455) to Full Board for adoption

Board of Education Meeting - 5:00 PM Start Time

The School District of Janesville Board of Education approved co-curricular and extra-curricular activities at all levels regardless of instructional model, effective January 19, 2021. The board also discussed a possible change to the K-12 instructional delivery model and considered a parameters resolution for the $22.5 million bond issuance from the referendum. Consent agenda items included approval of a revised mandatory face coverings resolution, 2021 summer school, and financial summaries.

• Approved co-curricular and extra-curricular activities at all levels starting Jan 19, 2021
• Reviewed K-12 instructional delivery model starting Jan 19 (possible action item)
• Discussed parameters resolution for the $22.5 million bond issuance
• Approved revised mandatory face coverings resolution
• Approved 2021 summer school

The Board of Education approved the return of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities at all levels regardless of the instructional model. A proposal to maintain distance learning for middle and high schools until February 12 failed due to a lack of a second. The Board also approved a revised mandatory face coverings resolution.

• Approved co-curricular and extra-curricular activities at all levels starting Jan 19, 2021 (9-0)
• Approved revised mandatory face coverings resolution (9-0)
• Approved 2021 Summer School (9-0)
• Approved open enrollment applicants for regular and specific special education programs (9-0)
• Authorized Delegate Huth to attend the 2021 WASB convention unencumbered (9-0)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 year-to-date financial summaries (9-0)
• Accepted resignation of Jessica Kenny and appointment of Zachary Hutson (9-0)
• Denied motion to continue distance learning for middle and high schools until Feb 12 (failed/no second)