Janesville School District public meetings in 2023

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The committee will hear a 75-minute presentation on the district's facilities assessment and long-range master planning from architects EUA and POB. They will also review the October year-to-date financial summaries and consider approval to send them to the full board. Additionally, staff will present draft budget assumptions for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Consider approval of FY 2023-2024 year-to-date (October) financial summaries to move to full board
• Presentation of district facilities assessment and long-range master planning by Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) and Point of Beginning (POB)
• Presentation of draft 2024-2025 budget assumptions by Dan McCrea

The meeting was held on December 19, 2023, but a quorum was not present. Consequently, no official business was conducted.

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss and take action on the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school year calendars, and meet in closed session to review an expulsion decision. A consent agenda includes approval of financial summaries, a school safety plan, and a policy for gifted students.

• Closed session to review expulsion decision and determine student status
• Approval of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school year calendars
• Approval of Act 143 School Safety Plan Report
• Adoption of NEOLA policy for gifted and talented students and retirement of old policy
• Approval of fiscal year 2023-2024 year-to-date financial summaries

The Board approved school calendars for the next two academic years, increasing instructional days to 172 in 2024-25 and 173 in 2025-26. The Board also approved a consent agenda including financial summaries and school safety reports.

• Approved 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 School Year Calendars (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (8-0)
• Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved August and September FY 2023-2024 financial summaries
• Approved Act 143 School Safety Plan Report
• Approved memo regarding school violence event drill evaluations
• Adopted NEOLA Policy po2464 (Programs for Gifted and Talented Students)
• Retired Board Policy BP 6422 (Magnet School for Talented and Gifted Students)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee discussed updates on the SAIL process, reviewed current hiring practices, and considered new course proposals for the 2024-25 handbook. The committee voted to move the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school year calendars to the full Board for approval, and also to forward a revision of the gifted and talented student policy for adoption.

• Motion to advance 2024-25 and 2025-26 school year calendars to full board approval carried.
• Motion to forward NEOLA policy revision (po2464 Programs for Gifted and Talented Students) to full board adoption carried.
• Presentation of new course proposals for the 2024-25 Course Handbook.
• Update on the SAIL Process by Allison DeGraaf and Chris Medenwaldt.
• Review of current hiring practices by Scott Garner and Mark Holzman.

The committee approved moving the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school year calendars to the full Board for final approval. They also recommended the adoption of Neola policies regarding programs for gifted and talented students. The meeting included updates on hiring practices and the SAIL process.

• Approved moving 2024-25 and 2025-26 school year calendars to full Board for approval (3-0)
• Approved moving Neola Policy po2464 and Administrative Guideline ag2464C regarding Gifted and Talented Students to full Board for adoption (3-0)
• Adopted December 4, 2023 agenda (3-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will consider approving the FY 2023-2024 year-to-date financial summaries for August and September for recommendation to the full board. They will also receive updates on long-range facilities master planning and indoor air quality monitoring in elementary schools. The meeting includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Presentation and possible approval of August and September financial summaries (revenues and expenses) to move to full board
• Update on Long Range Facilities Master Planning with November 14, 2023 introduction
• Information on Indoor Air Quality Monitoring; initial report on elementary schools shows no hazard but comfort issues identified
• Discussion of building automation systems and future committee meeting date (December 19, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.)

The committee adopted the meeting agenda. Members received reports on indoor air quality at elementary schools and updates on various facility improvement projects, including window replacements and building automation systems.

• Adopted November 21, 2023 agenda (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education voted to adopt a resolution authorizing a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note for cash flow purposes, not to exceed $4,000,000. They also received a presentation on long-range facilities planning from Eppstein Uhen Architects and discussed updates to graduation requirements via adoption of NEOLA policy po5460. Routine items included approval of the consent agenda, recognition of fall athlete state qualifiers, and committee reports.

• Resolution to borrow up to $4,000,000 via a tax and revenue anticipation promissory note approved 6–0
• Presentation on Long Range Facilities Planning Process by Eppstein Uhen Architects (30 min)
• Adoption of NEOLA policy po5460 on Graduation Requirements (consent agenda)
• Retirement of board policy BP 6310 High School Graduation
• Recognition of Fall Athlete State Qualifiers from Craig and Parker High Schools

The Board of Education authorized a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note not to exceed $4 million for cash flow purposes. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel changes and updated graduation policies.

• Approved taxable Tax and Revenue Anticipation Promissory Note up to $4,000,000 (6-0)
• Approved November 14, 2023 Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 24, 2023 Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Accepted retirement of Kerith Hintz effective Jan. 18, 2024
• Accepted resignations of Elizabeth McGlinn, Melinda Ott, Allison Perez, and Olivia Bowers
• Approved appointments of Holly Andrews and Jamie Weigel
• Adopted NEOLA Policy po5460 Graduation Requirements
• Retired Board Policy BP 6310 High School Graduation

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee voted to recommend policy 5460 on graduation requirements (including Freshman Seminar/AVID) to the full School Board for adoption. The committee also received updates on the AVID program, staffing assumptions for the 2024-25 school year, and proposed calendars for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.

• Voted to move policy 5460 (Graduation Requirements, Freshman Seminar/AVID) to full board for adoption
• Update and next steps for the AVID program presented by Chris Medenwaldt
• Staffing assumptions for 2024-25 presented by Scott Garner
• Update on 2024-25 and 2025-26 school year calendars

The committee approved moving updated graduation requirements (po5460) to the full Board for adoption. These changes include adding a 0.5 health credit, allowing AVID as an alternative to Freshman Seminar, and updating government credit requirements. The committee also received updates on AVID program expansion, 2024-25 staffing assumptions, and the development of future school calendars.

• Adopted November 6, 2023 agenda (4-0)
• Moved po5460 Graduation Requirements to full Board for adoption (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville Board of Education held a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget, then voted to adopt the budget and set the school tax levy at $50,227,800, with $6,858,789 designated for long-term debt. The board also approved the consent agenda covering personnel changes and financial summaries, and received reports on long-range facilities planning and proposed increases to high school coaching compensation.

• Adopted 2023-2024 school district budget
• Set tax levy at $50,227,800, including $6,858,789 for debt service
• Approved consent agenda with resignations, appointments, and financial reports
• Discussed increasing high school coach compensation (head coach increase ~$47,000)
• Updated on long-range facilities master planning (EUA review, timeline through Jan 2024)

The Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 School District Budget and adopted a school tax levy of $50,227,800. A proposal to remove a $25,000 Bags of Hope position from the budget was defeated.

• Approved 2023-2024 School District Budget (9-0)
• Denied amendment to remove $25,000 Bags of Hope position from Fund 80 (2-7)
• Adopted 2023-2024 school tax levy of $50,227,800 (9-0)
• Specified $6,858,789 of levy for long-term debt principal and interest (9-0)
• Approved October 24, 2023 Board of Education Agenda (9-0)
• Approved October 24, 2023 Consent Agenda (9-0)
• Approved October 10, 2023 Regular Board Meeting minutes (via Consent Agenda)
• Appointed Valerie Griffith (effective Nov 6, 2023) and Timothy Thieding (effective Oct 23, 2023)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee adopted its agenda and approved moving the Fiscal Year 2023‑2024 Year‑to‑Date (June) Financial Summary – final and unaudited – to the full Board of Education. The committee also received updates on the long‑range facilities master plan, ESSER Fund 46 capital maintenance and referendum work, the 2023‑24 district budget and levy, and a proposal to increase high school head coach compensation by about $47,000.

• Adopted the October 17, 2023 Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee agenda.
• Approved moving the FY 2023‑2024 Year‑to‑Date (June) Financial Summary to the full Board.
• Received an update on the Long Range Facilities Master Planning timeline through January 2024.
• Provided information on ESSER Fund 46 Long‑Term Capital Maintenance and upcoming referendum work.
• Presented a proposal to raise high school head coach compensation by approximately $47,000.

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved moving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Year-to-Date (July) Financial Summary to the full board. Members also received updates on facilities master planning, ESSER-funded projects, and a proposed high school coaching compensation model.

• Adopted October 17, 2023 agenda (4-0)
• Approved moving FY 2023-2024 Year-to-Date (July) Financial Summary to full board (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss the superintendent's formative evaluation. In open session, they will receive updates on 2023-2024 enrollment figures and the Janesville's Way Forward strategic plan, followed by a report from the Finance, Buildings and Grounds Committee covering fiscal year-to-date summaries, referendum and ESSER capital projects, and long-range facilities planning.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)(e) for Superintendent Formative Evaluation of Michelle Haworth
• Update on 2023 Third Friday Count (student enrollment data)
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Year-to-Date (July) Financial Summaries
• Update on Referendum Approved, ESSER and Fund 46 Capital Projects
• Update on Long Range Facilities Master Planning

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda including personnel changes and college application payments. Administration reported a student count decrease of 121 students for the 2023 Third Friday Count. The Board also received updates on the district's strategic plan and committee reports.

• Adopted October 10, 2023 Board of Education agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 26, 2023 meeting minutes (via Consent Agenda)
• Accepted resignations of Dana Frisch, Andrew Handley, and Hailey Zillmer (via Consent Agenda)
• Authorized payment of 2024 Spring Semester post-secondary applications (via Consent Agenda)

PPC Committee Meeting

The Policy, Personnel, and Curriculum (PPC) Committee will receive a presentation on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and discuss a review of high school course offerings. The meeting also includes procedural items such as agenda adoption and announcements.

• Presentation on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) by Allison DeGraaf and Chris Medenwaldt
• High School Course Handbook Course Review discussion led by Chris Medenwaldt
• Motion to adopt the October 2, 2023 agenda as presented

The committee received presentations on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and the process for developing the High School course handbook. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the October 2, 2023 agenda (3-0)

Board of Education Meeting - Held at Monroe Elementary School

The Board of Education met at Monroe Elementary School on September 26, 2023. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, resignations, appointments, fiscal year 2022-2023 financial summaries, and the summer school 2023 report. They received presentations on 2022-2023 district goals and updated 2023-2024 goals, as well as committee reports covering personnel, policy, curriculum, and finance/buildings & grounds.

• Approved consent agenda including resignations, appointments, and fiscal year 2022-2023 financial summaries
• Received presentation of 2022-2023 district goals and 2023-2024 updated district goals
• Received update on referendum-approved ESSER and Fund 46 capital projects
• Received report on long-range facilities master planning
• Received report on benefits enrollment update and vacant benefits position

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting - REVISED

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will discuss and consider approval of year-to-date financial summaries for July, updates on referendum-approved capital projects and long-range facilities master planning, a review of facilities services staffing, debt and levy management scenarios, and the potential inclusion of Bags of Hope under the Community Service Fund. The committee also plans to review Board Policy 8354 and discuss future meeting items.

• Presentation of FY 2023-2024 year-to-date (July) financial summaries and consideration of approval to move to the full board.
• Update on referendum-approved ESSER and Fund 46 capital projects.
• Update on Long Range Facilities Master Planning, including technical reviews and meetings with principals.
• Debt and levy management discussion covering Fund 38 and Fund 39 debt scenarios and five-year forecast assumptions.
• Information on including Bags of Hope as a Fund 80 (Community Service Fund) allocation.

The committee adopted its meeting agenda and received updates on facility projects and financial planning. No formal motions were made to approve financial summaries or budget changes during this session.

• Adopted the September 19, 2023 Finance/Buildings and Grounds Committee Agenda (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss the superintendent's salary and an employee improvement plan. In open session, the consent agenda includes approving the superintendent's salary for 2023-2024. The board will also receive a presentation on Parker Arts Academy and an update on the Janesville's Way Forward strategic plan. The Legislative Committee will report on topics including a Wisconsin literacy bill, DPI issues, and school funding.

• Approve superintendent salary for 2023-2024 (consent agenda)
• Closed session discussion of superintendent salary and employee improvement plan
• Presentation of Parker Arts Academy
• Janesville's Way Forward Strategic Plan update
• Legislative Committee report on literacy bill, DPI topics, and school funding

The Board of Education adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda. The consent agenda included the approval of August 22 meeting minutes, personnel changes, and the Superintendent's salary for 2023-2024.

• Adopted September 12, 2023 agenda (8-0)
• Approved September 12, 2023 Consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved August 22, 2023 Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Accepted resignations of Lonnika Barbee and Kayla Sylla
• Approved Superintendent's salary for 2023-2024

PPC Committee Meeting

This meeting of the School District of Janesville's PPC Committee includes discussion items on the Annual Academic & Career Plan, August professional development, peer mentoring, and benefits enrollment updates. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond adoption of the agenda, which was already carried.

• Review of the 2023 Annual Academic & Career Plan (ACP)
• August professional development report
• Peer mentoring program update
• Employee health insurance enrollment update
• Update on vacant benefits position

The committee adopted the meeting agenda. The remainder of the meeting consisted of administrative updates regarding academic planning, professional development, teacher mentoring, and staff benefits.

• Adopted September 11, 2023 agenda (3-0)

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will discuss the Wisconsin Literacy Bill, Department of Public Instruction topics (teacher licensure, start date, work limitations, retirees substituting), and school funding issues including special education trends, mental health funding, and health insurance. No formal votes are scheduled; all items are discussion or information only.

• Discussion of Wisconsin Literacy Bill (Item 1.5)
• Discussion of DPI topics: teacher licensure, September 1 start date, work limitations, retirees substituting (Item 1.6)
• Discussion of school funding: special education trends, mental health funding, health insurance (Item 1.7)

The meeting was called to order, but a quorum of the Board of Education was not present. Consequently, no official action was taken.

Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will consider approving a 5.9% wage increase for non-certified staff retroactive to July 1, 2023. The board also plans to adopt consent agenda items including June financial summaries and a report on students at risk of not graduating. Committee reports will cover facility projects, debt management, and the student nutrition budget.

• Approve 5.9% wage increase for non-certified staff for 2023-2024 school year
• Approve Fiscal Year 2022-2023 year-to-date (June) financial summaries
• Review report on students at risk of not graduating
• Approve 2023-2024 employee handbook updates
• Update on referendum-approved capital projects and long-range facilities master planning

The Board of Education approved a retroactive salary increase for non-certified staff and updated the employee handbook. The board also processed several personnel appointments and resignations via the consent agenda.

• Approved 5.9% wage increase for non-certified staff effective July 1, 2023, excluding the Superintendent (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 Employee Handbook Updates (Unanimous)
• Approved August 22, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2021 Consent agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2023 meeting
• Processed resignations of Kathryn Krey Wenzlaff and Allyssa Van Caster
• Approved appointments of 13 staff members effective August 22, 2023

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee voted to forward the unaudited Fiscal Year 2022-2023 year-to-date (June) financial summary to the full School Board. The committee also received updates on referendum-approved capital projects, debt and levy management, student nutrition budget, and Van Buren Elementary's new Community Eligibility Program providing free meals to all students. Discussions included long-range facilities master planning and athletic coach compensation.

• Approved moving FY 2022-2023 year-to-date financial summary to full board
• Discussed debt and levy management including Fund 38 and Fund 39 debt scenarios
• Van Buren Elementary qualified for Community Eligibility Program offering free breakfast and lunch
• Student Nutrition Department budget previewed with potential market wage adjustment for staff
• Update on referendum-approved, ESSER, and Fund 46 capital projects

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved moving the unaudited June financial summaries for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to the full board. Members received updates on capital projects, facilities planning, and student nutrition funding.

• Adopted August 15, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved moving FY 2022-2023 Year-to-Date (June) Financial Summary to full board (unanimous)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education met to approve a tentative agreement with the Janesville Education Association. The board also reviewed updates on capital projects, budget development, and strategic planning.

• Approval of Janesville Education Association 2023-2024 Agreement including an 8% base wage increase
• Consideration of contract with The Donovan Group for the 'Janesville's Way Forward' Strategic Plan
• Update on referendum approved capital projects
• Update on ESSER and Fund 46 capital projects
• 2023-24 budget development update

The Board of Education approved a tentative agreement providing an 8% base wage increase for the 2023-2024 school year. The Board also contracted The Donovan Group to assist with the district's strategic planning process.

• Approved Janesville Education Association 2023-2024 Agreement for 8% base wage increase (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with The Donovan Group for Strategic Planning (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 Student/Parent Handbooks (Unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023 Regular Board Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Resignations/Retirements and Appointments (Unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Year-to-Date (May) Financial Summaries (Unanimous)
• Approved Annual Emergency Nursing Services Report for 2022-2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Seclusion and Restraint Report 2022-2023 (Unanimous)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee met on August 7, 2023, and voted to move updates to the Student/Parent Handbook and the Employee Handbook to the full school board for approval. The committee also discussed new employee onboarding and job fair/staffing updates.

• Motion to adopt the August 7 agenda passed unanimously
• Student/Parent Handbook updates recommended to full board for approval
• Employee Handbook updates recommended to full board for approval
• Discussion of job fair and staffing updates by Scott Garner
• Presentation on new employee onboarding and training by Allison DeGraaf

The committee voted to move updates for both the Student/Parent Handbook and the Employee Handbook to the full board for final approval. Administration provided updates on recent job fair attendance and the schedule for new employee onboarding.

• Approved motion to move Student/Parent Handbook updates to full board (4-0)
• Approved motion to move Employee Handbook updates to full board (4-0)
• Adopted August 7, 2023 agenda (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider approval of the preliminary budget for the 2023-2024 school year. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an employee resignation and changes to the superintendent contract. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, resignations, appointments, and budget transfers. An independent hearing officer is also being appointed for the upcoming school year.

• Consider approval of preliminary budget for 2023-2024
• Closed session to discuss employee resignation (Mark Holzman) and superintendent contract changes
• Appointment of Sara Gehrig as Independent Hearing Officer for 2023-2024
• Approval of Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) performance objectives and assessments
• Approval of budget transfers and amendments

The Board of Education approved the preliminary budget for the 2023-2024 school year. The board also authorized the use of an Independent Hearing Officer and appointed Sara Gehrig to that role. A consent agenda including budget transfers and performance reports was approved.

• Approved Preliminary Budget for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution Authorizing an Independent Hearing Officer (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Sara Gehrig as Independent Hearing Officer for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Adopted July 11, 2023 Board of Education agenda (7-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will discuss and vote on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 year-to-date financial summary for recommendation to the full board. They will also receive updates on referendum-approved capital projects, ESSER and Fund 46 capital projects, and a preliminary 2023-24 budget presentation. The meeting includes procedural items such as a safety message and future agenda planning.

• Discussion and approval to move the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 year-to-date (May) financial summary to the full board
• Update on referendum-approved capital projects and remaining 'punch' list items
• Update on ESSER and Fund 46 capital projects
• 2023-24 budget update with preliminary budget documents and legislative fiscal bureau memo

The committee approved moving the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Year-to-Date (May) Financial Summary to the full board. Members received updates on referendum capital projects, ESSER and Fund 46 projects, and 2023-24 budget variables.

• Adopted July 10, 2023 agenda (4-0)
• Approved moving FY 2022-2023 Year-to-Date (May) Financial Summary to full board (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board adopted its agenda and consent agenda items, including approval of the June 13, 2023 consent agenda. It approved school fee structures and updated athletic event admission fees, updated school lunch prices, and hourly wage increases for summer school staff and IEP evaluators. The board also approved depositing $2.54 million of unspent FY 2022‑2023 funds to Fund 73 and up to $1 million to Fund 46, and adopted a series of NEOLA policies covering nondiscrimination, physical examinations, grading, scholarships, and other areas.

• Approve depositing $2.54 M to Fund 73 and up to $1 M to Fund 46 from FY 2022‑2023 unspent funds
• Approve school fees and updated athletic event admission fees (full price only)
• Approve updated school lunch prices
• Approve hourly wage increase for summer school, curriculum work, and IEP evaluator
• Approve adoption of multiple NEOLA policies (e.g., nondiscrimination, physical exams, grading, scholarships)

The Board of Education approved the deposit of over $3.5 million in unspent funds into specific accounts and updated school and athletic fees. The Board also directed administration to develop a proposal for adding boys and girls lacrosse as a sport. Various Neola policies and hourly wage increases for summer work were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved proposal to add boys and girls lacrosse for 2024-2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved depositing $2.54 million to Fund 73 and up to $1 million to Fund 46 (Unanimous)
• Approved school fees and full-price athletic fees; reduced fees to remain unchanged (Unanimous)
• Approved updated school lunch prices (Unanimous)
• Approved hourly increases for summer school, summer curriculum work, and IEP evaluators (Unanimous)
• Approved adoption of 12 Neola policies regarding nondiscrimination, physical exams, and grading (Unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Board Policies BP4131 and BP5121 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee adopted its agenda and provided a health‑insurance open enrollment update. It voted to refer an hourly wage increase for summer school, curriculum work and IEP evaluators to the full board. The committee also presented an updated hiring process for certified staff and recommended that a set of NEOLA draft policies be sent to the full board for adoption.

• Adopted the June 5, 2023 agenda (motion by Cathy Myers, seconded by Lisa Hurda).
• Provided 2023‑2024 employee health insurance open enrollment update (presented by Tina Johnson).
• Moved to the full board an hourly wage increase for summer school, curriculum work and IEP evaluator (motion by Cathy Myers, seconded by Kevin Murray).
• Presented updated hiring process for certified staff (presented by Mark Holzman).
• Moved to the full board NEOLA draft policies, including nondiscrimination, physical examination, entrance age, and other items (motion by Kevin Murray, seconded by Cathy Myers).

The committee voted to move proposed hourly wage increases for summer school, curriculum writing, and IEP evaluators to the full board. Additionally, the committee recommended several NEOLA draft policies for full board adoption.

• Moved hourly increase for summer school, curriculum writing, and IEP evaluator to full board (Unanimous)
• Moved NEOLA draft policies (po3122.02, po3160, po4160, po5112, po5114, po5136, po5136.01, po5421, po5450.01, po5460.01, po5461, po5500.01) to full board (Unanimous)
• Adopted June 5, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee voted to recommend the full School Board approve a $20 student athletic pass fee for non-WIAA playoff events and a $0.25 increase in paid lunch prices for the 2023-2024 school year. The committee also received updates on referendum-approved capital projects, ESSER-funded air quality improvements at Franklin Middle School, and long-range facilities master planning. Fiscal year-end financial summaries through April were approved for board consideration.

• Approved moving to full board a $20 student athletic pass fee for non-WIAA playoff events with digital ticket requirement (motion carried 3-1)
• Approved moving to full board a $0.25 per meal increase in paid lunch prices for 2023-2024
• Presented update on referendum-approved capital projects with list of open and punch-list items
• Discussed use of ESSER funds for indoor air quality at Franklin Middle School, with Fund 46 covering window and roofing costs
• Reviewed fiscal year 2022-2023 year-to-date financial summaries for April (expense and revenue reports)

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve a series of consent items, including the defeasance of a portion of the district's $22,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes. It will also adopt NEOLA anti‑harassment and nondiscrimination policies and retire several existing board policies. Additional actions include approving the 2023‑2024 Board of Education meeting schedule and restructuring board committees with new member appointments.

• Approve Resolution authorizing defeasance of a portion of the $22,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Adopt NEOLA policies covering nondiscrimination, anti‑harassment, ADA compliance, bullying, and animals on district property
• Retire board policies: Service Animals, Equal Opportunity Employment, Sexual Harassment, Bullying Prevention, and K‑12 Animal Use Guidelines
• Approve the 2023‑2024 Board of Education meeting schedule
• Restructure Board of Education committees and appoint new committee members

The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda including the adoption of multiple NEOLA policies and the retirement of several board policies. The Board also approved the 2023-2024 meeting schedule and restructured its committees.

• Approved 2023-2024 Board of Education Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted NEOLA policies regarding nondiscrimination, anti-harassment, and animals on property (unanimous)
• Retired board policies on service animals, equal opportunity employment, sexual harassment, bullying prevention, and classroom animals (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to send final notice of non-renewal for certified staff (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for the defeasance of a portion of $22,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes (unanimous)
• Restructured Board of Education Committees and appointed members
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to meet in closed session (9-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The School District of Janesville's PPC Committee voted to advance a set of NEOLA draft policies on nondiscrimination, anti-harassment, bullying, and animals on district property to the full board for adoption. They also adopted the policy on evaluation of the district administrator. The committee heard a staffing update and discussed a policy on board member compensation, but no action was taken on compensation.

• Moved 14 NEOLA policies to full board, including nondiscrimination, anti-harassment, bullying, and animals on district property (policies po1422, po1422.02, po1623, po1662, po2260, po2260.01, po3122, po3362, po4122, po4122.02, po4362, po5517, po5517.01, po8390)
• Adopted policy po1240 (Evaluation of District Administrator) and moved it to full board
• Heard 2023-2024 staffing update from Mark Holzman (information only)
• Discussed possible update to board policy po0144.1 (Compensation) - no action taken
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented

The committee approved moving several NEOLA policy revisions, including the District Administrator evaluation and various nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policies, to the full board for adoption. A proposal to eliminate school board member compensation failed for lack of a second. The committee also received updates on 2023-2024 staffing vacancies.

• Adopted May 1, 2023 agenda (4-0)
• Moved po1240 Evaluation of District Administrator to full board for adoption (4-0)
• Moved 13 NEOLA policies regarding nondiscrimination, anti-harassment, and animals on district property to full board for adoption (4-0)
• Proposal to eliminate school board member compensation failed for lack of a second

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education met on April 25, 2023, and approved the consent agenda, which included financial summaries, a mental health grant renewal, and personnel changes. They also elected board officers, approved employee dental and healthcare plans effective July 1, 2023, and adopted the 2023-2024 budget assumptions. Additionally, Barry Holloway was approved as Craig High School Dean of Students.

• Adoption of 2023-2024 budget assumptions
• Approval of employee dental plan effective July 1, 2023
• Approval of employee healthcare plan effective July 1, 2023
• Appointment of Barry Holloway as Craig High School Dean of Students
• Approval of DPI Mental Health Grant renewal

The Board of Education reorganized its leadership and approved the 2023-2024 budget assumptions. The board also approved employee dental and healthcare plans effective July 1, 2023, and appointed a new Dean of Students for Craig High School.

• Elected Michelle Haworth as president
• Elected Kevin Murray as vice president (5-3)
• Elected Lisa Hurda as clerk
• Elected Greg Ardrey as treasurer
• Approved 2023-2024 Budget Assumptions (8-0)
• Approved Employee Healthcare Plan effective July 1, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved Employee Dental Plan effective July 1, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved Barry Holloway as Craig High School Dean of Students (8-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The committee voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 year-to-date financial summaries for February and March and refer them to the full Board of Education. Members also received information on a proposed defeasance resolution, short-term interest rates, referendum-approved capital projects, federally funded ESSER projects at Franklin Middle School, and the 2023-24 budget development. No other action items were considered; the agenda was adopted as presented.

• Motion to adopt the meeting agenda.
• Approval of FY2022-2023 YTD financial summaries (Feb, March) and referral to full board.
• Information on a May 9 resolution to defease levied debt.
• Update on referendum-approved capital projects (memo attached).
• Update on ESSER-funded indoor air quality improvements at Franklin Middle School, with window and roofing costs from Fund 46.

The committee approved moving the February and March financial summaries for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to the full board. Members also received updates on referendum-funded capital projects, ESSER projects, and the 2023-24 budget.

• Adopted April 18, 2023 agenda (4-0)
• Approved moving FY 2022-2023 Year-to-Date (February, March) Financial Summary to full board (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board will vote on approving Zachary Gavin as Craig High School assistant principal, adopt multiple new NEOLA policies, and retire several old board policies. Consent items include financial summaries, the Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative agreement, and the Education for Homeless Children and Youth grant. Items regarding employee dental and health plans were removed from the agenda by board motion.

• Consider approval of Zachary Gavin as Craig High School assistant principal
• Approve adoption of 14 new NEOLA policies covering finances, transportation, food services, etc.
• Approve retiring 10 board policies replaced by new NEOLA policies
• Approve 2023-2024 Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative Agreement
• Approve annual review of board member compensation per BP 8730 and motion to send to committee for revision

The Board of Education approved the appointment of Zachary Gavin as Assistant Principal for Craig High School. The board also adopted several NEOLA policies and retired outdated board policies via a consent agenda.

• Approved Zachary Gavin as Assistant Principal of Craig High School effective July 1, 2023
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, resignations, and appointments (9-0)
• Approved Fiscal 2022-2023 January Financial Summaries: $9,564,181.59 revenues and $11,255,273.14 expenditures (9-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative Agreement (9-0)
• Approved Reoccurring Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant (9-0)
• Approved preliminary notice of non-renewal for certified staff member Krista White (9-0)
• Adopted 13 NEOLA policies and retired 11 board policies (9-0)
• Sent Board Policy 8730 regarding board member compensation to the Personnel, Policy, and Curriculum Committee for review (9-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 Enrollment Driven Staffing Plan as presented. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and later met in closed session to review an expulsion decision. All votes were unanimous.

• Approval of 2023-2024 Enrollment Driven Staffing Plan
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(a) and (f) to review expulsion decision
• Motion to adopt agenda carried 9-0
• Presentation of staffing plan by District Administrator Mark Holzman

The Board of Education met for a special session to review and vote on staffing levels. The board unanimously approved the Enrollment Driven Staffing Plan for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Adopted the March 28, 2023, meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved the Enrollment Driven Staffing Plan for the 2023-2024 School Year (9-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee adopted its agenda, approved the January 2023 fiscal summaries and sent them to the full board, provided an update on the 2023‑24 budget, and voted to move a set of NEOLA draft policies to the full board for adoption. All motions were carried. The meeting also included a safety message and discussion of future committee agenda items.

• Adopted the March 27, 2023 Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee agenda (motion carried).
• Approved the 2023 January fiscal summaries to move to the full board (motion carried).
• Discussed the 2023‑24 budget update (information only).
• Moved NEOLA draft policies (e.g., po6109 Authorized Signatures, po6145 Revenues from Investments, etc.) to the full board for approval (motion carried).
• Reviewed future committee meeting items and schedule.

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved moving a series of NEOLA draft policies and the January 2023 financial summaries to the full board for final adoption. The committee also reviewed the 2023-2024 budget forecast and discussed a potential November 2024 referendum.

• Approved moving NEOLA Draft Policies to the full board for approval
• Approved moving 2023 January Financial Summaries to the full board

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will hear a 20-minute presentation on Rock River Charter School and an update on district goals. They will consider consent agenda items including budget transfers/amendments, staff resignations/retirements, and appointments. A possible action is reviewing a policy revision on evaluation of the district administrator. The meeting also includes a closed session for employee FMLA matters.

• Presentation on Rock River Charter School (20 min)
• Update on District Goals with mid-year data
• Approve budget transfers/amendments (dollar amounts not specified)
• Review NEOLA policy po1240 on evaluation of district administrator, possible adoption
• Approve resignations/retirements and appointments

The Board of Education approved the March 14, 2023, consent agenda. This action included the approval of budget transfers, the appointment of the 2023 Board of Canvassers, and the acceptance of two personnel departures.

• Adopted March 14, 2023, agenda (8-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023, meeting minutes (8-0)
• Accepted resignations of Jolene Nelson and retirement of Andrea Dunmore (8-0)
• Authorized approval of Early College Credit and Start College Now applications (8-0)
• Approved appointment of 2023 Board of Canvassers (8-0)
• Approved budget transfers and amendments (8-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee will hear a presentation on AmeriCorps Reading, receive a 2023-2024 staffing update, and review a NEOLA policy revision on evaluation of the district administrator, with possible action to move it to the full board. The meeting also includes procedural items like adopting the agenda and safety message.

• Presentation on AmeriCorps Reading program
• 2023-2024 staffing update from Mark Holzman
• Review of NEOLA policy po1240: Evaluation of District Administrator, with possible action to recommend adoption by full board

The committee postponed a motion to move the District Administrator evaluation policy (po1240) to the Full Board, requesting updates to the goal creation and review timeline. The committee also received updates on the AmeriCorps Reading pilot program and 2023-2024 staffing plans.

• Adopted March 6, 2023 agenda
• Postponed motion to move po1240 Evaluation of District Administrator to Full Board until May 1, 2023

Board of Education Meeting

The Board will discuss a presentation on school capacity, utilization, community growth, and enrollment projections to inform long-term facilities planning. The consent agenda includes approval of 2023 summer school, early college credit, and a calendar correction. Also to be presented: Early Literacy Initiative and strategic plan next steps.

• Presentation of school capacity and utilization studies and enrollment projections for long-term facilities planning
• Approve 2023 Summer School
• Approve early college credit for summer classes
• Approve change to 2023-2024 school calendar (teacher workdays to 190, student days to 170)
• Presentation on Early Literacy Initiative

The Board of Education approved the 2023 Summer School and the Achievement Gap Reduction Performance Objectives and Assessments Report. Members also voted to correct the 2023-2024 school year calendar regarding teacher workdays and student contact days. Administration was directed to continue with the Strategic Plan/Goals Initiative.

• Approved 2023 Summer School (7-0)
• Approved AGR Performance Objectives and Assessments Report (7-0)
• Approved Early College Credit for Summer Classes (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 School Year Calendar corrections for workdays and contact days (7-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Directed Administration to continue with Strategic Plan/Goals Initiative (7-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will receive a presentation on school capacity and utilization, along with community growth and enrollment projection reports, to prepare for long-term facilities planning. The committee will also consider adopting the meeting agenda and discuss future agenda items. No formal votes on facilities are expected at this meeting.

• Presentation of School Capacity and Utilization Study and Community Growth & Enrollment Projection Reports (Dan McCrea, Mark Roffers, EUA, 60 min.)
• Discussion of preparing for long-term facilities planning based on the reports
• Consideration of adopting the February 20, 2023 committee agenda (action item)
• Future committee meeting items and times (discussion)

The committee received presentations on school capacity, community growth, and enrollment projections. Reports indicated a projected excess enrollment capacity of 1,100 to 1,200 students. The Boundary Line committee will review the study to provide future recommendations.

• Adopted the February 20, 2023, Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Agenda

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will approve consent items including financial summaries and early college credit, discuss the annual financial audit report from Baker Tilly, receive committee reports on staffing, benefits, and curriculum, then enter closed session to consider an employee resignation and a leave of absence.

• Approve Fiscal Year 2022-2023 year-to-date (December) financial summaries
• Approve early college credit for summer classes
• Financial audit report presentation by Baker Tilly
• Staffing update and projections for 2023-2024
• Closed session to discuss employee resignation and leave of absence

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including staff retirements, resignations, and new appointments. The board also approved the January year-to-date financial summaries and early college credit for summer classes.

• Approved January 10 and January 31, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved administrator retirement of Monte Phillips and 14 certified staff retirements (8-0)
• Approved 7 certified staff resignations (8-0)
• Approved appointments of Crystal Bennett, Jose Cuello Pacheco, William Kuester, and Layne Millard (8-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 January financial summaries: $19,793,390.36 revenues and $10,290,215.00 expenditures (8-0)
• Approved early college credit for summer classes (8-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee will discuss staffing projections for 2023-2024 and a benefits update, as well as review a presentation on the Wonders reading curriculum. An update on middle school scheduling is also on the agenda. The committee adopted the agenda as presented by a motion carried with three votes.

• Staffing update and projections for 2023-2024 (Scott Garner, 10 min discussion)
• Benefits update (Tina Johnson, 10 min discussion)
• Presentation on Wonders Reading Curriculum (Allison DeGraaf, 15 min information)
• Update on Middle School Scheduling (Chris Medenwaldt, 5 min information)

The committee adopted the meeting agenda. Members received updates on staffing projections, benefit renewals, the K-5 Wonders reading curriculum, and proposed middle school scheduling changes for 2023-2024.

• Adopted February 6, 2023 agenda (carried)

Board of Education Workshop

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss the 'Janesville's Way Forward' planning initiative. The session is a discussion and information item, not a decision-making meeting. It will be led by District Administrator Mark Holzman and the Directors Team and is scheduled for 2 hours.

• 2-hour planning workshop on 'Janesville's Way Forward' led by administration

The Board of Education met for a planning workshop regarding Janesville’s Way Forward. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded during the session.

• Adopted the January 31, 2023, workshop agenda (5-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will review December year-to-date financial summaries and consider approving their move to the full school board. They will also hear the district's fiscal year 2022 audited financial report from Baker Tilly and receive an update on referendum-approved construction projects.

• Consider approval to move FY2022-2023 December financial reports to full board
• Presentation of June 30, 2022 audited financial statements for the district and Rock University High School
• Update on completed, outstanding, and additional referendum-approved projects

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved the December 2022 financial summaries to be moved to the full board. The committee also received a 2022 financial audit report and an update on projects funded by the November 2020 referendum.

• Adopted the January 23, 2023 agenda
• Approved 2022 December Financial Summaries to move to full board

Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider action on financial summaries, a new Work Based Learning Liaison position, and open enrollment spaces. Key discussions include allowing 9th grade AVID credit to fulfill freshman seminar requirements and the potential non-renewal of the TAGOS charter school contract. Reports cover the district's financial audit, referendum-funded projects, and 2023-2024 budget assumptions.

• Approve fiscal year 2022-2023 year-to-date financial summaries (Sept, Oct, Nov)
• Approve new Work Based Learning Liaison position
• Approve space available for regular and special education open enrollment applicants
• Discussion and possible action on non-renewal or development of TAGOS charter contract
• Initial presentation of district's and Rock University High School's 2022 financial audit reports

The Board of Education decided not to renew the TAGOS Charter School contract. Other actions included approving a new Work Based Learning Liaison position and allowing 9th grade AVID course credit to meet freshman seminar requirements.

• Non-renewal of TAGOS Charter School Contract approved (6-3)
• New position for Work Based Learning Liaison approved (9-0)
• Authority to allow 9th grade AVID course credit to meet freshman seminar requirement approved (8-1)
• December 13, 2022, Regular Board Meeting minutes approved (9-0)
• Resignation of Robert Schraedley effective Feb. 5, 2023, approved (9-0)
• Appointments of Cathy Kruckenberg, Laurie Mills, and Emily Veium approved (9-0)
• FY 2022-2023 Year-to-Date Financial Summaries for Sept, Oct, and Nov approved (9-0)
• Space Available for Regular and Special Education Open Enrollment Applicants approved (9-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee will discuss and possibly recommend to the full board two key items: allowing 9th grade AVID course credit to fulfill the Freshman Seminar requirement and creating a new Work Based Learning Liaison position. A presentation on the AVID program and an update on graduation requirements are also scheduled. No actions are final at this committee level.

• Presentation on AVID program (15 min)
• Update on po5460 Graduation Requirements (Freshman Seminar and AVID)
• Possible action: Approve AVID course credit for Freshman Seminar requirement
• Possible action: Approve new Work Based Learning Liaison position
• Adoption of meeting agenda and safety message

The committee approved moving two proposals to the full board for final action. These include allowing 9th grade AVID Elective credit to fulfill the Freshman Seminar requirement and the creation of a new Work Based Learning Liaison position.

• Approved moving to full board the proposal to allow 9th Grade AVID Elective course credit to fulfill the Freshman Seminar credit requirement
• Approved moving to full board the creation of a new full-time Work Based Learning Liaison position with a salary range of $65,000-$80,000