Approved at the 6/12/2007 Board meeting

Regular Board of Education Meeting
Central Administrative Offices Board Room
May 22, 2007

Present:  Allgaier, Gehl, Murphy, Schwei (via phone), Sylla, Wartman,
               and Ziegler; Gibson
               Brookfield Central Student Representatives
Absent:   Brookfield East Student Representative

President Meg Wartman called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Public notice of the meeting was provided in accordance with Chapter 19.85 Wis. Stats. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Brookfield Central Student Representative Ryan Williams. Motion by Cheri Sylla that the Board of Education approves the May 22, 2007 agenda. Seconded by Patrick Murphy and carried on a voice vote.

CITIZENS' FORUM – Ellen Mary Cook requested additional copies of Board meeting video tapes be made available for check out.

CONSENT AGENDA – Cheri Sylla requested that the CESA #1 Service Contract receive separate consideration. Motion by Bob Ziegler that the Board of Education approves the following remaining consent items: minutes of the May 8, 2007 Regular Board Meeting; a 2007-09 contract for Pilgrim Park Associate Principal Katie J. Hinz at a 2007-08 salary of $69,500; a 2007-08 contract for school psychologist Stacy A. Gahan at a salary of $57,000; a 2007-08 contract for school social worker Stacey M. Knight at a salary of $66,500; a 2007-08 contract for Fairview South Program Administrator Tanya L. Fredrich at a salary of $70,000; contracts for Anne DeChamps for $33,642, Karen Duran for $52,740, Holly Eastman for $45,130, Kelleah Lewis for $46,940 and Stephanie Parrish for $38,930; resignations of Julie Johnson, Maria Kucharski, Royce Lindner, Monica McFadden, and John Stroschein; recognizing and extending congratulations to the commendation as presented; the payment of April checks from All Funds in the amount of  $1,127,427.78; Net Amount checks issued by Midwest Security in the amount of $1,040,006.09; Payroll check number 226966 through 226987 in the amount of $1,636.90; Payroll Direct Deposit check numbers 243043 through 245715 in the amount of $2,850,842.07; Wire Transfers - WRS payment in the amount of $431,805.33; Wire Transfers – TSA's in the amount of $41,867.72; ACH DEBIT - State Withholding in the amount of $228,949.85; ACH DEBIT - Federal Withholding in the amount of $1,079,384.84; ACH DEBIT – Delta Dental in the amount of $69,808.43; ACH DEBIT – Commercial Card in the amount of $103,755.55;  for a total of $6,975,534.56; per the check register dated April 30, 2007; and let the record show that the Board of Education has examined Receipts numbered 03071211 through 03071214, 03071611, 03743101  through 03743113, 0407012, 30595 through 30605, 30647 through 30717, 30717101 through 30717107, 30718 through 30722, 30722101 through 30722106, 30723, 30723101 through 30723111, 30724 through 30742, 30742101 through 30742115, 30743 through 30748, 30762, 30764, 30766, 30769  through 30772, 30774, 30776 through 30778; in the amount of $671,144.72; 2007-08 materials adoption recommendations for purchase; the 2007-2008 District Calendar as presented; and the following resolution:  BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Elmbrook, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, that the School District used its fund balance to pay the District's unfunded pension liability to pay debt service for debt issued to refinance the balance of the unfunded pension liability [ss.121.07(6)(am) Wis. Stats.]. This applies to District expenditures made in the 2006-2007 fiscal year, aidable in the 2007-08 fiscal year. Seconded by Tom Gehl. Administrators were introduced to the Board of Education. The motion carried on a voice vote.

CESA #1 Service Contract – Motion by Bob Ziegler that the Board of Education approves the 2007-08 CESA #1 Service Contract. Seconded by Tom Gehl and carried 6-0-1 on a roll call vote with Glen Allgaier, Tom Gehl, Patrick Murphy, Steve Schwei, Meg Wartman, and Bob Ziegler in favor and Cheri Sylla abstaining.

2007-08 BUDGET ADOPTION – Motion by Patrick Murphy that the tax levy include $2,000,000 for defeasance. Seconded by Cheri Sylla and carried 5-2 on a roll call vote with Tom Gehl, Patrick Murphy, Steve Schwei, Cheri Sylla, and Bob Ziegler in favor and Glen Allgaier and Meg Wartman opposed. Motion by Patrick Murphy to send the energy savings/safety position back to the Finance and Operations Committee to study funding. Seconded by Steve Schwei and carried on a voice vote. Motion by Cheri Sylla that the Board of Education approves the proposed 2007-08 budget, as presented, with General Fund expenditures in the amount of $82,445,717 and $22,537,665 for all other funds; that it be presented to the electorate at the Budget Hearing; that a $73,794,846 tax levy be proposed for approval at the Annual Meeting; and that the budget be publicly noticed and presented at the Budget Hearing in the format specified in Practice Statement 3140. Seconded by Tom Gehl and carried 6-1 on a roll call vote with Glen Allgaier, Tom Gehl, Patrick Murphy, Cheri Sylla, Meg Wartman, and Tom Gehl in favor and Steve Schwei opposed.

HIGH SCHOOL FACILITIES – NEXT STEPS STEERING TEAM STRUCTURE, CHARGE, AND TIMELINE – Matt Gibson reported on charge and timeline for the proposed Next Steps High School Steering Committee to include 1) conducting a publicly noticed and documented community engagement and plan review process that attempts to reconcile facilities needs of both high schools with results of the April 3, 2007 referendum; 2) developing basic and basic-plus high school facilities plans that address accessibility, mechanical, curriculum, and extra-curricular needs of both high schools as a long term investment; 3) developing financial projections for implementing the basis and basic-plus high school facilities plans in one referendum and/or phased referenda; 4) conducting community listening sessions on the facilities plans and financial projections (such sessions may also include plans and financial projections from an independent review group(s); and 5) providing an update to the Board of Education on September 11, 2007 and provide recommendations to include a preferred recommendation to the Board of Education on November 27, 2007.

Four steering team members who volunteered include co-chairs Meg Wartman and Jerry Theder, Molly Steffen, and Jon Wolff. Three additional members are being recruited for the team. Jerry Theder addressed the Board about the Steering Team to answer questions and requested that as many Board members as possible attend meetings of the Steering Team and teams reporting to the Steering Team. The Board discussed process to recruit members of concurrent teams to include residents indicating interest to analyze and make recommendations to the Steering Team in areas such as accessibility, mechanicals, operational costs and maintenance; curriculum, extra curricular and resident enrollment space; finance, borrowing and phasing scenarios; community impacts, public information and communications; and other areas.

Karen Jones addressed the Board concerning handicapped accessibility at Brookfield Central for the next school year. Matt Gibson reported that a short-term plan would be available for the June 12 meeting.

Motion by Tom Gehl that the Board of Education approves Board of Education approves the High School Facilities Next Steps Steering Team Structure and the charge and timeline for the community engagement and plan review as presented. Seconded by Glen Allgaier and carried 6-1 on a roll call vote with Glen Allgaier, Tom Gehl, Steve Schwei, Cheri Sylla, Meg Wartman, and Bob Ziegler in favor and Patrick Murphy opposed.

DATE FOR SUPERINTENDENT'S EVALUATION – The Board discussed holding the Superintendent's Evaluation at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9. One Board member requested the opportunity to review calendar prior to approval of the date and time; therefore, action will occur on June 12.

BROOKFIELD EAST CONCESSION STAND AND NATURE CENTER – Matt Gibson provided background on Committee and Board processing of the concession stand and provided an update following May 9 questions at Brookfield East regarding construction of the concession stand and its proximity to the Nature Center.

K-12 MATH TASK FORCE PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION – Joe Schroeder, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, and Tammy Kapp, Director of Leadership Development and Student Learning, presented recommendations for an elementary math program as decided by the Math Leadership. The Math Leadership team is recommending "Everyday Mathematics" as the core instructional program for kindergarten through grade five in the 2007-2008 school year and in all classrooms beginning 2008. Features that distinguish "Everyday Mathematics" curriculum include real-life problem solving, balanced instruction, multiple methods for basic skills practice, emphasis on communication, enhanced home/school partnerships, and appropriate use of technology. A phase model has been developed to support the teacher and parent development necessary with a new instructional program. Phase one will have fifty-eight teachers of grades kindergarten through grade five implementing "Everyday Math" in the 2007-2008 school year. This would represent a sample from each building and include cross building and district planning, training and preparation for Phase 2 where the remaining teachers would be training and implement "Everyday Math" in all classrooms beginning 2008. Ellen Mary Cook and Noel Cook addressed the Board with a preference for traditional math and have benchmarks in place to evaluate the pilot.

The Board requested additional information discussed during the meeting regarding article on "Everyday Math" from the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics. Grades K-5 math program recommendations will be an action item on the June 12 agenda

2007-2010 DISTRICT TECHNOLOGY PLAN – Chris Thompson reported that school districts are required to have an approved Technology Plan to be eligible for e-Rate funding (telecommunications discount typically 40 percent reimbursement on qualifying phone, data, and cellular expenses) and is required to receive NCLB Title IID funds and to be eligible for various grants available at the state and national level. The District's current plan expires on June 30, 2007. The proposed plan would utilize many of the educational services planning processes currently in place to align curriculum and instructional needs with technology initiatives and includes three goals 1) integrate technology with student learning initiatives, 2) support continuous improvement through the development or acquisition of new applications, and 3) maintain system integrity. The 2007-2010 Technology Plan will be on the June 12 agenda for action.

BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT – Meg Wartman reminded Board members about the Memorial Day parade in Elm Grove; the Elmbrook Parent Leadership Council spring meeting on May 29; the pending expulsion hearing at 7:00 p.m. on May 29; the June 5 staff recognition at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center; and graduations for Brookfield East on June 9, Brookfield Central on June 10 and Fairview South on June 11.

COMMITTEE CHAIR/LIAISON REPORT – Steve Schwei reported that the Gifted/Talented Parent Advisory Board has scheduled an organizational meeting on June 7 (the meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. at Brookfield Elementary). Bob Ziegler, CESA #1 Convention delegate, reported that a symposium on world-class schools was held prior to the convention and he would report at a future Board meeting.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Matt Gibson reported that the District Wellness Team met prior to the Board meeting to discuss upcoming initiatives for the 2007-08 school year and invited Board members to a social event from 5-8 p.m. on June 14.

MAY 8, 2007 AGENDA ITEMS AND PROCESS – The Board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a Work Session to follow at approximately 8:00 p.m. Projected action items for the regular meeting include 2007-1020 District Technology Plan, K-5 Math Program Materials Pilot, and Date of Superintendent's Evaluation. Projected discussion items for the regular meeting include Fairview South Long Term Maintenance Plan, Brookfield Central High School Handicapped Accessibility Update, High School Facilities Next Steps Steering Team Update, and June 25, 2007 Agenda Items and Process. Projected items on the Work Session agenda include Strategic Planning Update, 2007-08 District Goals, 2007-08 Board Goals, and 2007-08 Board Committee Goals.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – No announcements.

Motion by Bob Ziegler that the Board of Education goes into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85 (1)(e) "Deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session," for the purpose of discussing negotiations of 2007-2009 Food Service, Instructional Assistant, Custodial, and Teacher Agreements. Seconded by Tom Gehl and carried 7-0 on a roll call vote with Glen Allgaier, Tom Gehl, Patrick Murphy, Steve Schwei, Cheri Sylla, Meg Wartman, and Bob Ziegler in favor.

Motion by Bob Ziegler that the Board of Education goes into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85 (1)(e) "Deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session," for the purpose of discussing an employee grievance. Seconded by Cheri Sylla and carried 7-0 on a roll call vote with Glen Allgaier, Tom Gehl, Patrick Murphy, Steve Schwei, Cheri Sylla, Meg Wartman, and Bob Ziegler in favor.

Motion by Tom Gehl that the Board of Education adjourns the meeting. Seconded by Cheri Sylla and carried on a voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m.

/s/Robert J. Ziegler, Clerk