Approved at the May 22, 2007 Board Meeting

Regular Board of Education Meeting
Central Administrative Offices Board Room
May 8, 2007

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

President Meg Wartman called the meeting to order at 7:04 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 East Student Representatives. Motion by Cheri Sylla that the Board of Education approves the May 8, 2007 agenda. Seconded by Patrick Murphy. Matt Gibson reported that the administrative contract for a psychologist is being removed from consideration. The motion carried on a voice vote.

CITIZENS' FORUM – No requests to speak.

TOGETHER WE CELEBRATE SUCCESS – Student Representatives to the Board of Education recognized for their service during the 2006-07 school year included Ryan Fletcher, Ellyn Frank, Katie Harnden, Dan Kersey, Matt Jorjorian, Kelsey Nelson, Tiffany Netzel, Rachel Nordstrom, Katie Reshel, Caitlin Dunn, and Lee Severson from Brookfield Central and Alison Cramer, Caroline Druml, Jon Glapa, Alex Klein, Cara McCarthy Katie Obradovich, and John Otten from Brookfield East.

Individuals and organizations contributing gifts to the District during the 2006-07 school year were recognized and included Antie Annie's Soft Pretzels, Athletic Fundraising Group, BC2, Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Brookfield East PTO, Brookfield Elementary PTO, Brookfield Junior Women's Club, Burleigh 5th Grade Girl Scouts, Burleigh Elementary PTO, Corporate Express, Dixon Elementary PTO, Dr. William P. Waring III, East 2000 & Beyond, Elmbrook Education Foundation, Elmbrook Youth Basketball, Gail Bramner, Hillside Elementary PTO, Jim Hunzinger, John & Jill Peterson, Kawasaki Motors Corporation, Lancer Booster Club, Lanier Worldwide, Inc, Lisa Lutz, Michael and Mary Altschaefl, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Milwaukee Sporting Goods (Crown USA), Mr. Bud Sines, Ms. Jeanette Wojciuk-Graf, National Insurance Services, Pam Haselow, PaneraPilgrim Park Middle School Senate, RIG - Ramiah Investment Group, Rotary Club, School Specialty Education Essentials, Sitzberger, Widmann & Company S.C., Spartan Athletic Booster Club, Swanson Elementary PTO, Tonawanda Elementary PTO, Tony and Sara DeRosa, Tri City National Bank, University of Wisconsin, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, SC, and Wisconsin Hills Student Senate.

CONSENT AGENDA – Motion by Patrick Murphy that the Board of Education approves the following consent items: minutes of the April 24, 2007 Regular Board Meeting; contracts for Leanne Wied-Brusky for $54,517 and Gregory Groh for $51,817; a 2007-08 contract for Pam Brees at a salary of $72,500; retirements of Joyce Sponcia and Mary Maberry; lay-off recall for Erin Kleber, Nicole Dahms, Michele Bauman, Monica Pyka, Sal Logue Elizabeth Siegel, and Amy Ziegler; contract modifications for Beth Peske, Patrick Rutland, Sarah Jacoby, Denise Hoffman, Kay Benning, Jenny Hendricks and Marina Kane; the leave of absence for Kristi Haanstad for the 2007-08 school year; recognizing and extending congratulations to the commendations as presented; 2007-08 Board Committee and Liaison Appointments; 2007-08 Board of Education Meeting dates; and Dixon Elementary School Cafeteria as the location for the June 25, 2007 Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting of the District. Seconded by Bob Ziegler. Retiring teachers were recognized for their service to District students and Pam Brees whose Social Worker contract was on the consent agenda was introduced. The motion carried on a voice vote.

2005-2007 DISTRICT NURSE'S AGREEMENT RATIFICATION – Chris Hedstrom, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, reported that negotiations with the nurse's unit began in spring, 2006, with a tentative agreement reached on April 19, 2007. During the period of negotiations, Nurses sought a unit clarification from the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission requesting that the nurses be included in the bargaining unit of certified full-time and regular part-time non-supervisory personnel (Teacher Bargaining Unit). The Board voluntarily recognized the nurses as members of the Teacher Bargaining Unit effective July 1, 2007. Nurses maintaining the current bargaining unit for all purposes related to negotiation of the July 1, 2005-June 30, 2007 collective bargaining agreement. Motion by Steve Schwei that the Board of Education approves the 2005-07 Master Agreement between the Nurses (represented by the EEA) and the School District of Elmbrook as presented. Seconded by Bob Ziegler and carried on a voice vote.

ACADEMIC CORE ELECTIVES (ACE) CORE PROPOSALS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN - Following the April 24 meeting where ACE was presented to the Board, additional information was provided on the courses Successful Transitioning to the Middle School at both Pilgrim Park and Wisconsin Hills and Foundations of Seventh Grade at Wisconsin Hills. Motion by Patrick Murphy that the Board of Education approves ACE course proposals and ACE implementation. No second to the motion. Motion by Steve Schwei that the Board of Education approves ACE course proposals as presented without the mandatory component for all students in Foundations of Seventh Grade. Seconded by Cheri Sylla and carried on a voice vote.

The implementation plan for ACE where music lessons would occur during physical education classes and Student Teacher Period (STP) was presented. Jill Peterson, Ann Margaret Payant, Barb Karus, Lyda Osinga, and Ben Leon suggested that the Board consider music lessons during all classes rather than only physical education and Gary Jones and Kevin Allen suggested allowing parents and teachers to decide the class a student would miss for music lessons and that an evaluation of ACE be followed by study group to review alternatives.

Motion by Patrick Murphy to implement ACE as presented on a trial basis. No second to the motion. Motion by Tom Gehl to adopt the proposals as presented with the plan of physical education and/or STP pull out for music lessons. Seconded by Steve Schwei and carried on a voice vote.

2007-08 BUDGET REVIEW PRIOR TO MAY 22 ADOPTION – The Board discussed the proposed reduction of 1.0 FTE social worker position. Following discussion, a majority of the Board was in support of replacing the position at 1.0 FTE. The Board discussed middle school music staffing, the energy management position requesting additional information prior to the May 22 meeting, high school roofing projects, dollars in budget for possible special election, and percentage of reserves to overall budget and percentage of salary and benefits to overall budget. Budget adoption will be an action item on May 22.

The meeting recessed at 9:51 p.m. and reconvened at 10:00 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL FACILITIES-NEXT STEPS – Matt Gibson presented a five-step community engagement and review plan process forming a balanced next steps steering team of community and Board representatives to listen to broad community suggestions, to conduct an analysis process to reconcile facilities needs of both high schools and related factors with messages from the recent referendum, and make a recommendation(s) to the Board. Patrick Murphy reported that he drafted a letter to Representative Leah Vukmir to request exceeding the operational budget for the purpose of upgrading high schools. Cindy Stadler and Karen Jones addressed the Board regarding handicapped accessibility at Brookfield Central High School. The Board discussed the proposed community engagement process and will take action on timeline, charge, and team.

2007-08 TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS – Melanie Stewart reviewed proposed textbooks and materials for the 2007-08 school year including materials for AP Language Composition at Brookfield East, Advanced Woodworking and Desktop Publishing TC, replacement for Advanced Placement Computer Science-JAVA, Small Engines and Tune-Up, Automotive Fundamentals, and Automotive Systems at high school level; Social Studies, Academic Core Electives (placeholder), Pre-AP Language Arts (placeholder) for course books, Summer Reading List for Pre-AP Language Arts, and HG&D (placeholder) at middle school; and 4K materials at the elementary level. On the May 22 agenda for action.

STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE, NEXT STEPS – Moved to May 22 agenda.

2007-08 BOARD GOALS – Moved to May 22 agenda.

BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT – Meg Wartman reported that graduation is scheduled on June 9 for Brookfield East and on June 10 for Brookfield Central, and that the annual staff recognition is scheduled on June 5.

COMMITTEE CHAIR/LIAISON REPORT – Steve Schwei reported that the Finance & Operations Committee is scheduled to meet on May 9 at 6:00 p.m. and that the Communications Committee would set up a meeting in the near future. Tom Gehl reported that the next bargaining session with the Elmbrook Education Association is scheduled on May 14 at 4:30 p.m.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Bob Borch reported that a public information meeting concerning reconstruction of the Burleigh Road and Lilly Road intersection to be completed during summer, 2008 is scheduled on May 16. Matt Gibson reported that fact finding is occurring on a possible expulsion.

MAY 8, 2007 AGENDA ITEMS AND PROCESS – Projected action items include 2007-08 School Calendar, 2007-08 Textbooks and Materials, 2007-08 Worker's Compensation Provider, and 2007-08 Budget Adoption. Projected discussion items include 2007-08 Board Goals,  Math Task Force Program Recommendation, Strategic Planning Update – Next Steps and Dates, Fairview South Long Term Maintenance Plan (later placed on June 12 agenda), High School Facilities – Next Steps, Date for Work Session to Discuss 2007-08 Board committee Goals, June 12, 2007 Agenda Items and Process. A closed session is scheduled following the regular Board meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Steve Schwei announced that he will attend portions of the May 22 meeting via phone.

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 the student transportation contract. Seconded by Steve Schwei 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 adjourns the meeting. Seconded by Tom Gehl and carried on a voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.

/s/Robert J. Ziegler, Clerk