Janesville School District public meetings in 2022

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will consider approving the September through November financial summaries for referral to the full School Board. The committee will also receive initial presentations on the district's and Rock University High School's 2022 financial audits, and updates on referendum-approved facilities work, ESSER III projects, capital maintenance, and utility usage. Additional discussions include statewide referendum results, property tax bills, and the 2023-2024 budget development process.

• Presentation of FY 2022-2023 YTD (Sept-Nov) financial summaries and approval to move to full board
• Initial presentation of 2022 financial audit reports for district and Rock University High School
• Update on referendum-approved work: secure pathways, boiler upgrades at Kennedy, Lincoln, Harrison, Madison, Monroe, Van Buren
• Update on ESSER III funded projects at Edison, Franklin, Craig, Parker schools
• Update on districtwide capital improvement and maintenance projects

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved the financial summaries for September, October, and November 2022 to be moved to the full board. The committee also received updates on referendum-funded safety and boiler projects, as well as the 2022 financial audit reports.

• Adopted the December 20, 2022, committee agenda
• Approved September, October, and November 2022 Financial Summaries to move to the full board

Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education met on December 13, 2022, to approve a consent agenda covering policy updates, personnel changes, and safety drill evaluations. Board members discussed the non-renewal of the TAGOS charter contract, reviewed proposals for new 2023-2024 high school courses, and considered an updated school calendar that will determine student and staff schedules for the upcoming year. The meeting also included presentations on the 2023-2024 staffing plan, a legal services RFP recommendation, and the district's school report card results.

• Adoption of updated NEOLA board policies and retirement of older policies
• Discussion on non-renewal of the TAGOS charter contract
• Review and possible action on the 2023-2024 school calendar update
• Presentation and consideration of new high school course proposals for 2023-2024
• Approval of the legal services RFP review committee recommendation

The Board of Education approved new high school course proposals and appointed Renning, Lewis, and Lacy as Board Counsel. Members also updated the 2023-2024 school calendar and adopted several NEOLA policies. The board discussed the non-renewal of the TAGOS charter contract.

• Approved new high school course proposals (9-0)
• Approved Renning, Lewis, and Lacy as Board Counsel (9-0)
• Revised 2023-2024 calendar to make Nov 22 a day off and Dec 21 a school day, and Aug 31 a transition day (9-0)
• Approved adoption of NEOLA policies and retirement of seven board policies (9-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022, meeting minutes (9-0)
• Accepted resignations of Kylie Garity, McKenna Hemker, Jennifer Schell, and Bailey Theisen (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Madeline Hoeser effective Jan 3, 2023 (9-0)
• Approved memo regarding school violence event drill evaluations (9-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee will review and consider sending several NEOLA draft policies to the full board for adoption, including policies on human growth and development, services for bilingual students, graduation requirements, and reconsideration of library or instructional materials. The committee will also receive information on high school course changes, a proposed new Work Based Learning Liaison position, changes to graduation credits and Freshman Seminar, and a staffing update. Procedural items include call to order, safety message, agenda adoption, announcements, and adjournment.

• Review of NEOLA draft policies: po2414 Human Growth and Development, po2260.02 Services for Bilingual Students/English Learners, ag2260.02, po5460 Graduation Requirements, ag9130A Request for Reconsideration of Library or Instructional Materials
• Discussion of high school course changes and new course proposals for 2023-2024
• Proposal for a new Work Based Learning Liaison position
• Change to required graduation credits and Freshman Seminar
• Update on staffing levels

The committee approved moving policies regarding Human Growth and Development and Services for Bilingual Students/English Learners to the Full Board. A proposal to change graduation requirements was removed from the adoption group, and a request for a new Work Based Learning Liaison was deferred for more information.

• Approved moving po2414 Human Growth and Development to Full Board for adoption
• Approved moving po2260.02 Services for Bilingual Students/English Learners to Full Board for adoption
• Denied forwarding po5460 Graduation Requirements to Full Board for adoption
• Tabled Work Based Learning Liaison position pending further documentation in January 2023

Legal Services Committee Meeting

The Legal Services Committee will review and interview two firms for legal counsel services for the Board of Education and may vote to recommend a selection to the full board. The meeting includes procedural items and discussion of future agenda items.

• Review and interview two firms for legal counsel services for the Board of Education (2-hour session)
• Possible action to move selection of legal counsel to full Board of Education
• Adoption of the November 29, 2022 meeting agenda

The Legal Services Committee interviewed two firms for Board of Education legal counsel services. The committee voted to recommend Renning, Lewis, and Lacy for the position, moving the selection to the full Board.

• Adopted the November 29, 2022, agenda
• Recommended hiring Renning, Lewis, and Lacy as Legal Counsel to the Board of Education

Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will consider approving a resolution to borrow up to $3,000,000 via a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note for cash flow purposes. They will also receive a presentation on School Resource Officers and crossing guard duties. The consent agenda includes personnel changes (resignations, retirements, appointments) and prior meeting minutes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss employee termination and other employment matters.

• Consider resolution to authorize up to $3,000,000 promissory note for cash flow (Item 3.3)
• Presentation on School Resource Officers and crossing guard duties (Item 3.2)
• Recognition of fall athlete state qualifiers (Item 3.1)
• Consent agenda includes resignations, retirements, terminations, and appointments (Items 2.3, 2.4)
• Closed session for employee termination (Item 6.2)

The Board of Education approved a resolution for a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note to manage cash flow. The board also approved the consent agenda, including personnel changes and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note not to exceed $3,000,000 (8-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022 Consent Agenda (8-0)
• Approved October 25, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes (8-0)
• Accepted resignations/retirements/terminations of Luke Markley, Laurie Mills, and Jeffrey Farley (8-0)
• Approved appointments of Kristin McDonald and Shawnee Sullivan (8-0)
• Adopted November 8, 2022 Board of Education agenda (8-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee will hear presentations on professional development, insurance enrollment audit results, and staff retirement policy. The main action item is a review of 30+ NEOLA draft policies (covering definitions, board conduct, weapons, ethics, seclusion, and more) to consider moving them to the full board for adoption. The committee will also adopt the agenda and receive announcements.

• Presentation on professional development opportunities for employees
• Presentation on insurance enrollment audit results
• Overview of staff retirement policy
• Review and potential move to full board of 30+ NEOLA draft policies (e.g., po0100 Definitions, po3217 Weapons, po5630 Use of Seclusion)
• Adoption of the November 7, 2022 agenda

The Personnel, Policy, and Curriculum Committee approved moving a series of draft NEOLA policies to the Full Board for final adoption. The meeting also included presentations on employee professional development and insurance enrollment audit results.

• Adopted November 7, 2022 agenda (carried)
• Moved NEOLA Draft Policies to the Full Board for Adoption (carried)

Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022-2023 budget, followed by final discussion and possible adoption of the budget. The board will also consider approving the 2022 tax levy. Other items include consent agenda actions and a presentation on athletics.

• Public hearing on the 2022-2023 proposed district budget
• Final discussion and consideration of adopting the 2022-2023 school district budget
• Discussion and possible approval of the 2022 tax levy
• Presentation on athletics by Jim McClowery
• Welcome new assistant principal of Edison Middle School

The Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 School District Budget and a total certified tax levy of $46,994,704. The board also approved the October 23 consent agenda, including financial summaries and a personnel resignation.

• Adopted 2022-2023 School District Budget (9-0)
• Approved 2022 Tax Levy of $46,994,704 (9-0)
• Approved October 23 Consent Agenda (9-0)
• Approved resignation of Abigail Kabara, effective November 3, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved Fiscal 2022-2023 July and August financial summaries (9-0)
• Adopted revised October 25, 2022 agenda (9-0)

Legal Services Committee Meeting

The Legal Services Committee will review and make recommendations on a proposed request for proposals (RFP) for legal services for the Board of Education. Other items are procedural, including adopting the agenda and discussing future meeting items.

• Review and make recommendations on the proposed RFP for legal services (55 min discussion)

The committee reviewed a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and a review rubric for Board of Education legal services. A timeline was established for posting the RFP, receiving proposals, and interviewing firms.

• Adopted the October 18, 2022, agenda
• Established RFP timeline: posted Oct 19, proposals due Nov 14, interviews Nov 29-30, and recommendation to Board Dec 13

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will discuss and consider approving year-to-date financial summaries for July and August 2022 to move to the full board. They will also review the preliminary 2022-2023 budget publication (DPI Form 6590) ahead of final board action on October 25, 2022. Other items include adopting the agenda and future committee meeting items.

• Presentation of FY2022-2023 year-to-date (July & August) financial summaries and consideration of approval to move to full board
• Presentation of preliminary 2022-2023 budget publication (DPI Form 6590) with expected changes before final board action
• Adoption of the October 13, 2022 committee agenda
• Discussion of future committee meeting items and times

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved the fiscal year 2022-2023 financial summaries for July and August to be moved to the Full Board. The committee also reviewed a preliminary budget publication including ESSER funding and proposed mil rate changes.

• Approved 2022-2023 Fiscal Year-To-Date (July and August) Financial Summaries to move to Full Board

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to consider several action items, including approval of Guy Stricker as Assistant Principal for Edison Middle School, and discussion of the student expulsion process. The consent agenda includes approval of previous minutes, resignations, retirements, appointments, and authorization of post-secondary tuition payments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a former employee's compensation request.

• Consider approval of Guy Stricker for Edison Middle School Assistant Principal
• Presentation on student expulsion process and procedures (20 min)
• Authorize payment of post-secondary (ECCP & SCN) applications for Spring 2023
• Discussion and possible action on WASB Fall Region 13 meeting delegate
• Closed session to discuss compensation request of former employee

The Board of Education approved the appointment of a new assistant principal and authorized payments for post-secondary college applications. The board also designated a voting delegate for the WASB Region 13 meeting.

• Approved Guy Stricker as Assistant Principal of Edison Middle School (7-0)
• Approved payment of Post-Secondary (Early College Credit & Start College Now) Applications for Spring 2023 (7-0)
• Appointed Karl Dommershausen as unencumbered voting delegate to WASB Region 13 meeting (7-0)
• Approved resignations of Arielle Riethmiller and Rebecca Wilson (7-0)
• Approved appointments of Erinn Holloway and Andrea Tidwell (7-0)
• Approved September 27, 2022, Regular Board Meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will consider approving the consent agenda, including resignations and appointments, and hear a presentation on Summer School 2022. A key discussion and possible action item is the review of the RFP process for Board of Education legal services. The meeting also includes citizen comments and student presentations from TAGOS and Rock University HS.

• Review of RFP process for Board of Education legal services (possible action)
• Presentation of Summer School 2022 outcomes
• Approval of resignations and retirements
• Approval of new appointments
• Citizen comments (3-minute limit, registration required)

The Board of Education adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the September 13 meeting. A motion to begin the RFP process for legal services was withdrawn after the Board President called for volunteers to form a review committee.

• Adopted September 27, 2022 agenda (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including September 13, 2022 minutes (8-0)
• Withdrew motion to move forward with RFP process for legal services

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will consider routine consent agenda items including personnel changes and the at-risk student report. The board will hear reports on capital maintenance projects, proposed National Register of Historic Places designations for four elementary schools, and ESSER III facility improvements. A proposed district facilities project coordinator position and payroll function migration will also be discussed.

• Update on capital maintenance projects and referendum approved work
• Information on National Register of Historic Places for Adams, Roosevelt, Washington, and Wilson Elementary Schools
• Information on ESSER III Facilities Improvement Projects
• Information on Proposed District Facilities Project Coordinator Position
• Information on Migration of Payroll Function to Business Services Group

The Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included personnel changes and the minutes from the August 23 meeting. The board also received a report on summer capital maintenance and referendum work. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted September 13, 2022 agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved resignations of Melissa Ireland, Emily Lawton, and Nicholas Jones (7-0)
• Approved appointments of Nicole Berg, Kylie Campion, Julie Carey, Morgan Exner, Sydney Iversen, James Jones, Susan McCann, and Dawn Swanson (7-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will hold a special meeting, convene in open session, then immediately move to closed session under Wisconsin statutes to consider a written report responding to a complaint about administrators' conduct during the 2021 E-Rate bidding project. The board may take action on the matter after reconvening in open session.

• Closed session to discuss and possibly act on a written report about administrators' conduct related to the 2021 E-Rate bidding project
• Meeting citations: Wisconsin State Statutes Section 19.85(1)(b), (c), and (f)
• Board to reconvene in open session to act on any closed session business

Board of Education Meeting/Workshop

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will hold a regular meeting followed by a workshop. The board will consider a consent agenda including minutes, resignations, and appointments, and welcome new coordinators for career/technology education and special education. A closed session is scheduled to review an expulsion decision and approve prior closed session minutes. The main workshop item is a 90-minute discussion on SAIL and Janesville's Way Forward.

• Welcome new Coordinator of Career and Technology Education and new Coordinator of Special Education
• Consent agenda includes approval of August 9 minutes, resignations/retirements, and appointments
• Closed session to review an expulsion decision under Wisconsin §19.85(1)(a) and (f)
• 90-minute board workshop on SAIL and Janesville's Way Forward
• Citizen comments allowed with 3-minute limit; sign-in required 15 minutes prior

The Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the August 9 meeting. The board accepted three certified staff resignations and approved eight staff appointments. Two new coordinators for Career and Technology Education and Special Education were introduced.

• Adopted August 23, 2022 agenda (9-0)
• Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved resignations of Donald Kevin Jordahl, Carissa Miller, and Emily Newmark (9-0)
• Approved appointments of Deborah Baker, Chelsea Brown, Rebekah Dement, Jennifer Leneau, Daniel Ouimet, John Schwank, Colin Swanson, and Kylie Zimbelman (9-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will receive updates on capital maintenance and referendum-approved work, discuss the City of Janesville's interest in National Register of Historic Places designation for four elementary schools, and review ESSER III facilities improvement projects. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of National Register of Historic Places for Adams, Roosevelt, Washington, and Wilson Elementary Schools
• Update on capital maintenance projects and referendum-approved work
• Information on ESSER III facilities improvement projects
• Update on proposed district facilities project coordinator position
• Tour of Craig High School Safer Pathways and Harrison Elementary boiler project

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received updates on capital maintenance, referendum work, and ESSER III facility projects. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the August 18, 2022, Finance/Buildings and Grounds Committee Agenda

Board of Education Meeting

The board approved the preliminary budget for the 2022-2023 school year. They also approved new coordinators for Career and Technology Education and Special Education. The board discussed strategies to attract and retain staff and heard a presentation on the Janesville Way Forward initiative. Consent agenda items included resignations, appointments, and a Project Surge Agreement.

• Approved preliminary 2022-2023 budget
• Approved Chris Maedke as Coordinator of Career and Technology Education
• Approved Whitney Wiese as Coordinator of Special Education
• Presented new strategies to attract and retain staff
• Consent agenda included Project Surge Agreement, resignations/retirements, and appointments

The Board of Education approved the preliminary budget for the 2022-2023 school year. The board also appointed two coordinators and approved a series of staff resignations and appointments.

• Approved Preliminary Budget for 2022-2023 (9-0)
• Approved Chris Maedke as Coordinator of Career and Technology Education (9-0)
• Approved Whitney Wiese as Coordinator of Special Education (9-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including July 12 minutes and Project Surge Agreement (9-0)
• Approved resignations of 8 certified staff members (9-0)
• Approved appointments of 20 staff members effective August 22, 2022 (9-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will meet in regular session following a closed session. They will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving fiscal year-to-date financial summaries, 2022-2023 student handbooks, and staff appointments. Board items include welcoming a new athletic director and principal, and a possible action to increase non-certified staff salaries. Committee reports will cover insurance renewals, capital maintenance projects, and budget development.

• Consider approval of non-certified staff salary increase
• Approve fiscal 2021-2022 year-to-date (April and May) financial summaries
• Approve 2022-2023 student/parent handbooks
• Consider approval of Assistant Director of Pupil Services hire
• Review district liability, property, and workers compensation insurance renewals for 2022-2023

The Board of Education approved a 3.8% wage increase for staff not included in the certified salary structure. The board also approved a series of personnel appointments, resignations, and the 2022-2023 student/parent handbooks.

• Approved 3.8% non-certified staff salary increase (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Thea Murphy as Assistant Director of Pupil Services (8-0)
• Approved 17 staff appointments effective August 22, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved resignations of 12 certified staff members (8-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Student/Parent Handbooks (8-0)
• Approved Fiscal 2021-2022 April and May financial summaries (8-0)
• Approved budget transfers and amendments (8-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will adopt its agenda, hear a safety message, and present the April and May 2022 fiscal year‑to‑date financial summaries for possible approval to forward to the full board. It will discuss district liability, property and workers‑compensation renewals for 2022‑23, give updates on capital maintenance and referendum‑approved projects, and provide information on ESSER III facilities improvement proposals. The meeting also includes a budget development update, planning for future committee items, and tours of secure pathway construction at Marshall and boiler replacement at Monroe Elementary.

• Presentation of FY 2021‑22 April and May financial summaries and consideration to move them to the full board
• Review of district liability, property, and workers‑compensation renewals for 2022‑23
• Update on capital maintenance projects and referendum‑approved work
• Information on ESSER III facilities improvement projects with RFPs for Craig, Edison, Franklin, and Parker schools
• Tour of secure pathway construction at Marshall and boiler replacement at Monroe Elementary

Board of Education Meeting - REVISED

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will consider approval of the Janesville Education Association (JEA) 2022-2023 tentative agreement and the appointment of a new principal for Jackson Elementary School. The board will also vote on authorizing an independent hearing officer and directing unspent FY2021-2022 dollars to Fund 73 and Fund 46. A consent agenda includes approval of school fees and athletic pass prices. The meeting will be followed by a closed session to discuss expulsion decisions and a truancy case.

• Consider approval of JEA 2022-2023 tentative agreement (teachers union contract)
• Consider approval of administration's recommendation for Jackson Elementary School principal
• Direction to deposit all unspent FY2021-2022 dollars to Fund 73 and Fund 46
• Consider approval of resolution authorizing and appointing Sara Gehrig as Independent Hearing Officer for 2022-2023
• Approve school fees and athletic pass prices (consent agenda)

The Board of Education approved a tentative agreement with the Janesville Education Association for a 4.7% base wage increase for certified staff. The board also appointed a new elementary school principal and an independent hearing officer. Additionally, the board directed the deposit of unspent fiscal year 2021-2022 funds into Fund 73 and Fund 46.

• Approved JEA 2022-2023 Agreement for 4.7% base wage increase for certified staff (8-0)
• Approved Sarah Brehm as Principal of Jackson Elementary School (8-0)
• Approved Resolution Authorizing an Independent Hearing Officer for 2022-2023 (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Sara Gehrig as Independent Hearing Officer for 2022-2023 (8-0)
• Approved deposit of all unspent 2021-2022 Fiscal Year dollars to Fund 73 and Fund 46 (8-0)
• Approved school fees and athletic pass prices (8-0)
• Approved 24 certified staff resignations effective June 3, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved 40 staff appointments effective August 15 and August 22, 2022 (8-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will convene a special meeting on June 6, 2022, and immediately move into closed session under Wisconsin law to confer with legal counsel regarding strategy for litigation involving the bid process and Mike Julka. The meeting is expected to last 20 minutes and includes only opening, closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed session per §19.85(1)(g) to discuss strategy on litigation related to 'Bid Process, Mike Julka'

Special Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education held a special meeting to act on hiring additional legal counsel. The board approved hiring Boardman and Clark LLP as additional legal counsel for the district. The meeting also included procedural items such as adopting the agenda and adjournment.

• Approved hiring Boardman and Clark LLP as additional legal counsel for the School District of Janesville

The Board of Education met for a special session to address legal representation. The board voted to hire Boardman and Clark LLP as additional legal counsel for the school district.

• Approved hiring Boardman and Clark LLP as additional legal counsel (9-0)
• Adopted the May 16, 2022, Board of Education agenda (9-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on several personnel and financial items, including appointing Jim McClowry as athletic director, adjusting the paraprofessional salary schedule, and approving a lease for Chromebooks and laptops. They will also discuss a one-time stipend and sick leave for all employees, and consider restructuring board committees. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and student disciplinary matters.

• Approve Jim McClowry as Athletic Director
• Consider approval of paraprofessional salary schedule
• Consider one-time stipend and sick leave for all employees
• Approve lease finance agreement for Chromebooks and laptops
• Restructure Board of Education committees and appoint members

The Board of Education approved a new salary schedule for paraprofessionals and a one-time $600 stipend for eligible employees. Other actions included appointing a new Athletic Director and approving a lease for Chromebooks and laptops.

• Approved Paraprofessional Salary Schedule increasing starting hourly rate by $1.04 (8-0)
• Approved $600 one-time stipend and 3 additional sick leave days for eligible employees (8-0)
• Appointed Jim McClowry as Athletic Director on a 1-year contract (6-0)
• Approved Level 9 Salary Schedule Placement to provide veteran teachers a full $1,200 increase (8-0)
• Approved Lease Finance Agreement for Chromebooks and Laptops (8-0)
• Approved non-renewal of certified staff Richard Gardner and Nichole Genz (6-0-2)
• Approved resolution for defeasance of $37,735,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds and $22,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (8-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Board of Education Meeting Schedule (8-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board voted to approve the Enrollment Driven Staffing Plan for the 2022-2023 school year, which sets staffing levels based on projected student enrollment. They also elected board officers, approved a consent agenda including financial summaries and personnel actions, and recognized student achievements. Reports were received on capital maintenance projects, school lunch program changes, and budget development.

• Approved 2022-2023 Enrollment Driven Staffing Plan
• Elected board officers (reorganization)
• Approved fiscal 2021-2022 year-to-date financial summaries for Jan-Mar 2022
• Approved per diem for Mark Holzman for in-district work Apr-Jun 2022
• Recognized winter athlete state qualifiers and welcomed new Edison Middle School principal

The Board of Education elected its officers and approved the staffing plan for the 2022-2023 school year. The board also approved a consent agenda including financial summaries and personnel changes.

• Elected Cathy Myers as president (9-0)
• Elected Jim Millard as vice president (9-0)
• Elected Greg Ardrey as treasurer (9-0)
• Elected Michelle Haworth as clerk (9-0)
• Approved Enrollment Driven Staffing Plan for 2022-2023 (9-0)
• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved financial summaries for Jan-March 2022 (9-0)
• Appointed Dan McCrea as Assistant Treasurer and Denise Jensen as Assistant District Clerk (9-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will consider approving year-to-date financial summaries for January-March 2022 to forward to the full School Board. They will also receive updates on capital maintenance projects, changes to the National School Lunch Program for 2022-2023, ESSER III facilities improvement projects, a financial dashboard, debt defeasance, a proposed facilities project coordinator position, and the 2022-2023 budget development process.

• Action to approve fiscal year-to-date financial summaries and send to full board
• Update on capital maintenance and referendum-approved work
• Information on ESSER III facilities improvement projects
• Discussion on proposed district facilities project coordinator position
• Update on 2022-2023 budget development process

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board is deciding on key personnel and financial items, including approving a contract for Mark Holzman as superintendent, adopting 2022-2023 budget assumptions, and approving employee dental and healthcare plans effective July 1, 2022. The board also approved a new principal for Edison Middle School, tasked administration with employee recognition and salary placement proposals, and voted down a sick day transfer policy.

• Approve Mark Holzman as Superintendent of Schools
• Adopt 2022-2023 budget assumptions
• Approve employee healthcare plan effective July 1, 2022
• Approve employee dental plan effective July 1, 2022
• Approve Amanda Spranger as Edison Middle School principal effective July 1, 2022

The Board of Education appointed a new Superintendent and the Principal for Edison Middle School. Members approved employee healthcare and dental plans for July 2022 and adopted the 2022-2023 budget assumptions. The Board also tasked administration with developing staff retention and salary placement options.

• Approved Mark Holzman as Superintendent (9-0)
• Approved Amanda Spranger as Edison Middle School Principal (9-0)
• Approved Employee Dental Plan effective July 1, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved Family Advantage Health Plan for Employee Healthcare effective July 1, 2022 (9-0)
• Adopted 2022-2023 Budget Assumptions (9-0)
• Tasked Administration to present employee recognition and retention options on May 10, 2022 (9-0)
• Tasked Administration to develop proposal for level 9 salary placement for employees earning less than $1,200 increase (9-0)
• Denied tasking Administration to draft policy for one-to-one sick day transfers (2-6-1)

Benefits Committee Meeting

The committee will hear a presentation on Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) related to health insurance. Discussions and possible actions include changes to OPEB sick leave payout, part-time employee unused sick day benefits, creation of a district sick leave bank, salary schedule level 9 placement, and employee recognition. Any recommendations may be moved to the full School Board.

• Presentation on OPEB relating to health insurance
• Discussion on OPEB sick leave payout with possible move to full board
• Discussion on part-time employee benefits for unused sick days
• Discussion on implementation of a district sick leave bank
• Discussion on salary schedule level 9 placement process

The committee decided against recommending changes to OPEB sick leave payouts or part-time employee sick day benefits. However, it moved three items to the full board for further administrative exploration regarding sick banks, salary placement, and staff rewards.

• Decided not to recommend changes to OPEB sick leave payout to the full board
• Decided not to recommend changes to part-time employee unused sick days to the full board
• Approved motion to task Administration to explore a one-to-one sick bank
• Approved motion to task Administration to develop options for employees earning less than $1,200 in the level 9 salary placement schedule
• Approved motion to task Administration to develop a one-time staff appreciation option using the current budget for presentation on May 10, 2022

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will convene in open session then immediately vote to enter closed session under Wisconsin law to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation of a public employee. The sole substantive agenda item is discussion of Superintendent Michael Oellerich's contract.

• Closed session per §19.85(1)(c) and (e) to discuss Superintendent Michael Oellerich's contract
• Estimated 1-hour closed session on superintendent employment terms

Special Board of Education Meeting - REVISED

The School District of Janesville Board of Education is holding a special meeting to go into closed session. The sole substantive item is deliberating on candidates for the superintendent search under Wisconsin law. The open session will consist only of a call to order, a motion to close, and adjournment.

• Closed session per Wisconsin §19.85(1)(e) and (f) for superintendent search candidate review

Special Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education is holding a special meeting to enter closed session for a superintendent search candidate interview, citing Wisconsin §19.85(1)(e) and (f). The meeting begins in open session before immediately moving to closed session for one hour.

• Closed session for superintendent search candidate interview under Wisconsin §19.85(1)(e) and (f)

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will convene a special meeting in open session and immediately move to closed session under Wisconsin law to deliberate and negotiate the superintendent search, including candidate interviews. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) and (f) for superintendent search candidate interviews, estimated 1 hour

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special meeting of the Janesville School Board includes two action items: approval of a lease finance agreement for Smart Boards and consideration of recommendation of final candidates for the superintendent position. The board may vote on both items after discussion.

• Consider approval of lease finance agreement for Smart Boards (discussion and possible action)
• Consider recommendation of final candidates for superintendent (discussion and possible action)

The Board of Education approved a lease finance agreement for Smart Boards. Additionally, the board recommended three individuals for the final round of Superintendent interviews.

• Approved lease finance agreement for Smart Boards (8-0)
• Recommended Cassandra Schug, Ryan Krohn, and Mark Holzman for final round of Superintendent interviews (8-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting - REVISED

The School District of Janesville Board of Education is holding a special meeting to immediately move into closed session. The closed session is for interviewing superintendent candidates, per Wisconsin statutes allowing closed discussion for competitive or bargaining reasons.

• Motion to convene closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) and (f) for superintendent search candidate interviews (4 hours)

Special Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education is holding a special meeting to immediately move into closed session for approximately 3 hours to conduct superintendent search candidate interviews. No other substantive business will be discussed in open session.

• Closed session under Wisconsin statutes §19.85(1)(e) and (f) for superintendent search candidate interviews

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will consider routine consent items including resignations, appointments, and early college credit applications. They will hear presentations on teacher feedback on the evaluation system and a leadership profile for the superintendent search. The board will then hold a closed session to discuss superintendent evaluation, JEA negotiations, and selection of candidates for superintendent interviews.

• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, resignations/retirements, appointments, early college credit applications, Board of Canvassers appointment, and Achievement Gap Reduction report
• Presentation on teacher feedback on the evaluation system by Allison DeGraaf and Kim Peerenboom
• Presentation of leadership profile for superintendent search by HYA
• Closed session to review expulsion decisions for two students
• Closed session for superintendent evaluation, JEA negotiations, and superintendent search candidate portfolio review

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including staff resignations and performance reports. Members received presentations on teacher evaluation feedback and a leadership profile report for the superintendent search based on 1,164 stakeholder responses.

• Adopted March 8, 2022 agenda (9-0)
• Approved February 22, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Accepted certified staff resignations for Shelly Givens, Ashleigh Hickey, and Jennifer Lippitt (9-0)
• Authorized approval of Early College Credit and Start Now College Applications (9-0)
• Approved appointment of 2021 Board of Canvassers (9-0)
• Approved Achievement Gap Reduction Performance Objectives and Assessments Report (9-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will consider a motion to move into closed session to discuss healthcare negotiations with Cottingham & Butler and to deliberate on the superintendent search. The meeting is primarily devoted to these confidential discussions, with no other public action items scheduled.

• Closed session under §19.85(1)(e) and (f) for healthcare negotiations with Cottingham & Butler, estimated 2 hours
• Closed session under §19.85(1)(c) and (e) for superintendent search, estimated 30 minutes
• Adoption of the meeting agenda was approved unanimously earlier in the meeting

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will consider discontinuing the October 2021 mask metric and making masks recommended rather than required. Other action items include approving 2022 summer school, the Rock River Charter School contract, and adoption of 19 NEOLA fiscal policies. The board will also receive updates on ESSER III spending and long-term facility planning.

• Consider approval to discontinue October 12, 2021 mask metric and make masks recommended
• Approve 2022 Summer School program
• Approve Rock River Charter School contract for 2022
• Adopt 19 NEOLA policies covering electronic fund transfers, grants, debt management, and procurement
• Presentations on ESSER III update and SeeSaw/iPads for K-5 classrooms

The Board voted to discontinue the October 2021 mask metric, making masks recommended effective February 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Masks remain required for bus riders and individuals returning to school after a positive COVID-19 test for days 6-10. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including several new NEOLA fiscal policies.

• Approved making masks recommended for students and staff effective Feb 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. (8-0)
• Maintained mask requirements for bus riders and COVID-19 recovery days 6-10 (8-0)
• Approved February 22, 2022 agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 8, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Michael Kleinheinz effective February 14, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved budget transfers, amendments, and December 2021 financial summaries (8-0)
• Approved 2022 Summer School and Rock River Charter School contract (8-0)
• Adopted 18 NEOLA fiscal policies and retired 13 board policies (8-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will consider approving year-to-date financial summaries and mid-year budget adjustments for full board review. They will discuss long-term facility planning based on enrollment projections and building capacity, review 19 NEOLA financial policies, and tour Franklin Middle School for potential ESSER-funded projects.

• Consider approval of December 2021 fiscal year-to-date revenue and expense reports to full board
• Consider approval of 2022-2023 mid-year budget adjustments to full board
• Discussion of long-term facility planning using UW APL enrollment projections and capacity/utilization studies
• Review of 19 NEOLA draft policies covering electronic fund transfers, grants, procurement, credit cards, and more
• Tour of Franklin Middle School for facilities planning and potential ESSER-funded projects

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved moving year-to-date financial summaries, budget adjustments, and a series of NEOLA draft policies to the Full Board. The committee also received updates on capital maintenance projects and a forthcoming study on building capacity and space utilization.

• Approved moving Fiscal 2021-2022 Year-to-Date (December 2021) Financial Summary to Full Board
• Approved moving Fiscal 2021-2022 Year-to-Date Budget Adjustments to Full Board
• Approved moving NEOLA Draft Policies regarding fiscal and procurement management to Full Board

Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider and vote on a partnership with Janesville Innovation Inc. and Forward Janesville to share co-working space in the Gray Goose Building. They will also review the district's financial audit, approve consent agenda items including resignations, appointments, and monthly financial summaries, and receive updates on ESSER III grants, capital maintenance projects, and the 2022-2023 budget.

• Approve partnership with Janesville Innovation Inc. and Forward Janesville for co-working space at Gray Goose Building
• Financial audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, presented by Baker Tilly
• Update on ESSER III grant timeline and spending
• Update on capital maintenance projects including secure pathway and boiler replacement
• 2022-2023 budget development update

The Board of Education approved a partnership with Janesville Innovation Incorporated and Forward Janesville to relocate the Craig HS ELEVATE program to a co-working space. The board also approved a consent agenda including staff personnel changes and financial summaries.

• Approved partnership to move Craig HS ELEVATE program to Gray Goose Building (9-0)
• Approved February 8, 2022 Board of Education agenda (9-0)
• Approved January 11, 2021 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved 16 certified staff retirements and 5 resignations (9-0)
• Approved appointments of Thomas Ashmus, Jonathon Churchwell, and Janie Sutherland (9-0)
• Approved November 2021 financial summaries: $692,214 revenues and $10,776,597 expenditures (9-0)
• Approved early college credit for summer classes (9-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee voted to approve the fiscal 2021-2022 year-to-date (November) financial summaries and move them to the full Board of Education. The committee also heard presentations on the district's audited financial statements, capital maintenance projects, ESSER III grants, and the 2022-2023 budget development process.

• Approved year-to-date financial summaries to move to full board
• Baker Tilly presented the district's June 30, 2021 audited financial reports
• Update on capital maintenance projects including secure pathway and boiler replacement
• ESSER III grant update with overview memo and timeline
• Presentation on the anatomy of a tax bill

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will adopt its agenda and approve a consent agenda covering minutes, resignations, appointments and enrollment space. It will discuss and possibly approve a substitute teacher pay increase, review the Elevate Childcare program, and hear presentations on Google Classroom and student Chromebooks. A closed session is scheduled to address a public‑property purchase and a truancy case at Rock University High School.

• Approve the Consent Agenda (minutes, resignations, appointments, enrollment space)
• Presentation and consideration of a substitute teacher pay increase
• Elevate Childcare Program presentation
• Presentation on Google Classroom and student Chromebooks
• Closed session to discuss public‑property purchase (ACH Payment) and a truancy case

The Board of Education approved pay increases for substitute teachers to improve recruitment and retention. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes and open enrollment applicants.

• Increased daily substitute teacher pay from $140 to $150 (7-0)
• Increased long-term substitute teacher pay from $200 to $225 per day (7-0)
• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved certified staff resignations for David Garvin, Simon Golde, Alexandra Krutchen, James LeMire, Heidi McGraw, and Steven Zartman (7-0)
• Approved appointments of Amber Fornstedt, Kari Heidenreich, Mackenzie Knight, and Jessica Mock (7-0)
• Approved space available for Regular and Special Education Open Enrollment Applicants (7-0)
• Adopted January 11, 2022 agenda (7-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The Policy, Personnel, and Communications (PPC) Committee will receive informational presentations on the AVID program, high school pathways, and a proposed paraprofessional pay structure. The committee will also discuss substitute pay updates and a staffing and substitute update. No votes on policy changes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information gathering.

• Presentation of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program
• Presentation of High School Pathways
• Presentation on proposed paraprofessional pay structure
• Update on substitute pay
• Staffing and substitute hiring summary update

The committee received presentations on the AVID elective rollout and High School Pathways. Administration presented a proposed paraprofessional pay structure and a recommendation to increase substitute teacher per diem rates.

• Adopted January 4, 2022 agenda