Watertown Area Public Schools public meetings in 2021
33 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education met to discuss ESSER III fund allocations and school safety updates. The Board approved resolutions for up to three additional full-day 4K sections and the upcoming 2022-23 school calendar.
- Resolution #9071: Approved up to three additional full-day 4K sections
- Resolution #9072: Approved the 2022-23 school calendar
- Resolution #9073: Approved acceptance of Ahern bid for Webster Elementary School Air Handling Unit project
- Presentation on ESSER III fund allocation plans
- Review of fall safety drill evaluations and security assessments
Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Fiscal Management Committee will discuss several financial and maintenance items. The agenda includes reviewing a debt refinance proposal, air handling unit bids, and fire alarm panel replacement at the High School.
- Debt Refinance Proposal review
- Webster Elementary Air Handling Unit bid package
- Door replacement purchase for Webster Elementary entrances
- Simplex Fire Alarm Panel replacement at the High School
- ESSER III funding proposal presentation
Human Resources Committee Meeting
The Human Resources Committee of the Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will meet on December 13, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge Street, Watertown, with a virtual option via Zoom. The agenda includes a consent agenda, a discussion of the 2022-2023 school year calendar, union recertification election results, a compensation review committee update, an open benefits enrollment update, and compensation planning for support staff positions. The next meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2021 (likely a typo for 2022).
- Consent agenda with Resolution 12-20-21.pdf
- 2022-2023 school year calendar final draft
- Union recertification election results
- Compensation review committee update
- Compensation planning for support staff positions
Educational Services Committee Meeting
The Educational Services Committee of the Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will meet in person on December 7, 2021, to discuss updates on close contact quarantine notification practices, 4K program planning for 2022-23, and a teaching and learning report. The meeting is informational and will not be recorded.
- Update on close contact quarantine notification practices
- 2022-23 4K planning and program update with presentation attachment
- Teaching and learning report
- Next meeting scheduled for January 11, 2021 (likely 2022)
Special Board Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education is meeting in closed session to consider an expulsion hearing for a student, citing Wisconsin statutes for confidential personnel and student matters. The board will reconvene in open session to issue findings and order, then adjourn.
- Closed session for expulsion hearing of Student 'A'
- Reconvene to open session for findings and order
- Meeting at Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge Street, Watertown
Special Board Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will meet in closed session to conduct the superintendent's quarterly evaluation, citing Wisconsin statutes for confidential employment discussions. The meeting includes procedural items and adjournment.
- Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) for employment evaluation
- Superintendent's quarterly evaluation discussion
- Meeting at Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge Street, Watertown
Special Board Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting, which will be entirely in closed session, to consider the expulsion of a student (referred to as Student "A"). The board will deliberate on the case and then reconvene in open session to issue findings of fact, conclusions, and an order. The meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center.
- Closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(f) and (a) for personnel/student matters
- Expulsion hearing of Student "A"
- Reconvene to open session for findings and order
- Meeting at 111 Dodge Street, Watertown
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education met to discuss summer school planning, safe schools updates, and various district policies. The Board passed a resolution establishing specific protocols for notifying families of positive COVID-19 cases and conducting contact tracing.
- Resolution #9070: Approved new close contact and quarantine notification practices effective December 1, 2021
- Second reading of 14 district policies including Buildings and Grounds Management and Board Elections
- Update on 2022 Summer School planning and calendar
- Presentation of Safe Schools Update by Superintendent Schug
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 25, October 27, and November 17, 2021
Special Board Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss its COVID-19 close contact quarantine policy and consider a recommendation for action at the November 29 monthly board meeting. The agenda includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.
- Discussion of COVID-19 close contact quarantine policy
- Possible recommendation for action at November 29 board meeting
- Public comment periods at beginning and end of meeting
- Meeting held at Watertown High School, 825 Endeavour Drive, Watertown
Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Fiscal Management Committee will review payment reports, variance reports, and ESSER funds. The committee will also discuss updates to the 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan and the Webster Air Handling Unit.
- Review of Payment Report for 10-15 through 11-10
- Discussion of Expense and Revenue Variance Reports
- Overview of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds
- Update on the 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan
- Webster Air Handling Unit update
Educational Services Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Educational Services Committee will meet in person to discuss updates to the WUSD Safety Plan, review proposed additions to the 2022-23 high school course book, and take a preliminary look at state report cards. The committee will also address questions on the Teaching and Learning Report. The meeting is informational and no votes are listed on the agenda.
- WUSD Safety Plan Updates
- WHS 2022-23 course additions: AP US Government & Politics, AP Human Geography, Physics, CNC Mill courses
- Preliminary review of state report cards
- Questions on Teaching and Learning Report
Special Board Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special in-person meeting. The main item is a strategic discussion on high-performing board processes and training, led by CESA 6 Agency Administrator/CEO Ted Neitzke. The agenda also includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, roll call, public comment periods, and adjournment.
- Strategic discussion: High Performing Boards Processes and Training with CESA 6 Agency Administrator/CEO Ted Neitzke
- Public comment periods at beginning and end of meeting
- Meeting held in person at Watertown Senior Citizens Center, 514 S. First Street, Watertown
- Meeting not recorded
Budget Hearing & Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The Board of Education held a budget hearing to review the 2021-22 district budget. Following the hearing, the Board voted to adopt the budget and approve a tax levy of $21,168,906 for operational, community service, and debt service funds.
- Adoption of 2021-22 WUSD Budget and Tax Levy of $21,166,906
- Public budget hearing and review by Director of Business Services Michael Williamson
- First reading of multiple district policies including Buildings and Grounds Management
- Second reading of purchasing authority and requirement policies
- Safe Schools Update presentation by Superintendent Cassandra Schug
Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Fiscal Management Committee will meet to review payment and variance reports, discuss the 2021-2022 budget update, and consider quotes for instructional sound systems. They will also discuss a furniture replacement cost for Watertown High School and a draft RFP for a construction manager for the Webster AHU project. The meeting is open to the public with virtual attendance options.
- Review of payment report for September 16 through October 14, 2021
- Discussion of 2021-2022 budget update, including draft budget hearing presentation and revenue limit worksheet
- Quotes for instructional sound systems, recommending the Phonak System
- Watertown High School furniture replacement cost (amount shared only with committee members)
- Draft RFP for Construction Manager for Webster AHU, possibly additional projects
Human Resources Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss and receive information on several HR items, including a consent agenda, health insurance plan performance and renewal, COVID-19 leave policy, and a review of Policy 8140. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and information only.
- Health Insurance Plan Performance Update and Renewal
- COVID-19 Leave Policy (with 2021-22 Leave Changes handbook addendum)
- Policy 8140 - Human Resources Committee Description of Duties Review
- Consent Agenda (Resolution 10-25-21.pdf attached)
Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education's Policy Review Committee will meet to discuss and potentially revise several district policies. The agenda includes discussion of policies on buildings and grounds inspections, drones, board operational goals, strategic planning, filling board vacancies, board committees, and board self-evaluation. Minor revisions are proposed for policies on buildings and grounds management, security, access to buildings, vandalism, material resources, school-owned vehicles, board organization, elections, resignations, and student involvement in decision making. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Discussion of Policy 3519 on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones)
- Discussion of Policy 3510 on Buildings and Grounds Inspections
- Minor revisions to Policy 3513 on Buildings and Grounds Security
- Minor revisions to Policy 3513.1 on Access to Buildings (School Keys)
- Minor revisions to Policy 8130 on Board Elections
Educational Services Committee Meeting
The Educational Services Committee will meet in person to discuss updates to the Watertown Unified School District safety plan, review Policy 8140 on committee duties, and tour LEAP Elementary School to review its programming. The meeting is informational and will not be recorded.
- WUSD Safety Plan Updates (30 minutes)
- Policy 8140 - Ed Services Committee - Description of Duties Review (5 minutes)
- LEAP Programming Review and School Tour (30-40 minutes)
Planning Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Planning Committee is meeting to conduct a follow-up on Strategic Plan strategies. The committee's work involves long and short-term planning to improve district operations and student achievement.
- Follow up on Strategic Plan strategies
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 27, 2021, at Watertown High School. The board will discuss the preliminary 2021-22 budget, receive updates on the strategic plan and safe schools, and vote on several action items including a chiller project, a counseling provider agreement, and an agreement with Hustisford School District. Public comment periods are scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting.
- Approval of WHS Chiller project with Performance Services at a cost not to exceed $805,035 using federal ESSER funds
- Approval of Provider Agreement with Dodge County Human Services for school-based mental health counseling via Open Door Clinical Services
- Approval of updates to the WUSD Safety Plan
- Approval of 66.0301 Agreement with Hustisford School District for 2021-2022
- Preliminary budget discussion for 2021-22
Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Fiscal Management Committee is meeting to discuss and review several financial and facilities items, including bids for a high school chiller replacement, a Webster Elementary HVAC unit, and a high school dock replacement. They will also review the 2021-2022 preliminary budget, a purchasing requirements policy, and an agreement with the Hustisford School District. The meeting is open to the public with virtual attendance options.
- Review of bids for High School Chiller replacement
- Discussion of Webster Elementary HVAC unit
- WHS Dock Replacement discussion
- 2021-2022 Preliminary Budget review
- 66.0301 Agreement with Hustisford School District
Human Resources Committee Meeting
The Human Resources Committee of the Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will meet to discuss and receive information on several items, including a consent agenda, a compensation review survey proposal, an update on Quartz insurance renewal, and health room assistant hours. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge Street, Watertown, with a virtual option via Zoom.
- Consent agenda resolution (draft attached)
- Compensation review survey proposal (Watertown custom survey proposal 09-21 HR)
- Update on Quartz insurance renewal
- Discussion of health room assistant hours
Special Board Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a strategic planning work session as the main item. Public comment periods are scheduled at the beginning and end, but no votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Strategic Planning Work Session (discussion only)
- Public comment periods at start and end of meeting
- Meeting held at Watertown High School, 825 Endeavour Drive, Watertown
- Virtual attendance available via Zoom
Educational Services Committee Meeting
The Educational Services Committee of the Watertown Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and receive information on two items: an update on the district's safety plan and an update on a literacy research study. The meeting is open to the public with in-person and virtual options.
- WUSD Safety Plan Update - ongoing discussion item
- Literacy Research Study Update - presentation attached (3,264 KB)
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The Board of Education met to receive updates on a compensation study and a safe schools presentation. The meeting also included committee reports and the approval of various personnel appointments.
- Update on compensation study by HR Director Margaret Brady
- Safe Schools Update presentation by Superintendent Cassandra Schug
- Approval of staff resignations, retirements, and new appointments
- Approval of committee summaries from Educational Services, Policy Review, Human Resources, and Fiscal Management
- Approval of July 26, 2021, Board meeting minutes
Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Fiscal Management Committee will discuss payment reports, variance reports, and purchasing policies. The committee is also scheduled to discuss debt payoff strategies and the Director of Business Services report.
- Review of Payment Report (checks 7-15 - 8-11)
- Review of Preliminary June Variance Reports
- Discussion of Debt Payoff Strategies
- Discussion of Purchasing Policies
- Closed session regarding 2021-2022 Transportation Contracts
Human Resources Committee Meeting
The Human Resources Committee will meet to review an updated plan from the Compensation Review Committee. The committee will also receive an update on Quartz Insurance and review a safety plan compliance form.
- Update on Quartz Insurance
- Compensation Review Committee Updated Plan
- Safety Plan Compliance Form review
Policy Review Committee Meeting
The Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss several district policies regarding purchasing authority, requirements, and procedures. The committee will also review minor revisions to various financial and administrative policies.
- Discussion of purchasing policies including 3310, 3311, 3311.1, 3312, and 3314
- Review of minor revisions to payment, reimbursement, and accounting policies
- Discussion of policy 8522 regarding agenda preparation and dissemination
- Review of policy 5235 regarding high school credit for middle school courses
Educational Services Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Educational Services Committee met to discuss the district's ongoing safety plan and regional information regarding COVID-19 testing for K-12 schools. The committee also received an information update on Open Door Counseling clinical services. No votes or final decisions were recorded in the agenda; all items were listed for discussion or information.
- Discussion of WUSD Safety Plan (July 2021 version)
- Discussion of regional information on COVID-19 testing support for K-12 schools
- Information update on Open Door Counseling clinical services
Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board approved its 2021-2024 Strategic Plan, focusing on Student Success, Fiscal Responsibility, and Enrollment Growth. The board also adopted updated Safety Plans and Key Safety Protocols, with one dissenting vote. Additionally, the board approved open enrollment numbers, including 29 incoming and 75 outgoing students for the 2021-22 school year.
- Resolution #9049: Approval of 2021-2024 Strategic Plan priorities (Student Success, Fiscal Responsibility, Enrollment Growth)
- Resolution #9045: Approval of updated WUSD Safety Plan and Key Safety Protocols (8 Yes, 1 No)
- Resolution #9046: Approval of 29 open enrollment applications in and 75 out for 2021-22
- Resolution #9048: Approval of CESA 2 contract totaling approximately $34,825.05 for membership, legal, and audiology services
- Resolution #9047: Approval of CESA 1 contract for $2,000.00 for Parents United Consortium services
Special Board Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education will meet in closed session to conduct an expulsion hearing for a student identified as 'A'. The meeting is authorized under Wisconsin statutes for confidential personnel and student matters. No public action is expected.
- Closed session for expulsion hearing of Student 'A'
- Meeting held at Educational Service Center, 111 Dodge Street, Watertown
- Closed session cited under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(f) and (a)
Fiscal Management Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Fiscal Management Committee is meeting to review routine financial reports, including payments and budget variances, and to discuss software purchases, the biennium budget, a high school chiller update, and a Fund 46 transfer. All items are listed for discussion and information only; no votes are scheduled on the agenda.
- Payment Report and Variance Report reviews
- Director of Business Services Report
- Instructional/Assessment Software Purchases discussion
- Biennium Budget Update
- Fund 46 Transfer discussion
Human Resources Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss a consent agenda, post-pandemic leave changes, and employee satisfaction survey results. The committee will also enter a closed session to discuss the outcome of July 6 negotiations and a teacher retirement proposal, then reconvene in open session.
- Discussion of leave changes post-pandemic resolution
- Employee satisfaction survey results
- Closed session on July 6, 2021 negotiations outcome
- Closed session on teacher retirement proposal
- Next meeting scheduled for August 16, 2021
Educational Services Committee Meeting
The Watertown Unified School District's Educational Services Committee is meeting to hear presentations and updates on several programs. Items include a presentation on Open Door Counseling services from Dodge County Human Services, an update and contract renewal discussion with Studer Education, and updates on the district's safety and professional development plans. The next meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2021.
- Presentation on Open Door Counseling Clinical Services by Dodge County Human Services
- Update and contract renewal discussion with Studer Education
- Watertown USD Safety Plan update
- Watertown USD Professional Development Plan update
- Next meeting set for Tuesday, August 10, 2021