Approved at 5/27/2008 Board Meeting

Regular Board of Education Meeting
Central Administrative Offices Board Room
May 13, 2008

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

President Meg Wartman called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Public notice of the meeting was provided in accordance with Chapter 19.85 Wis. Stats. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Brian Frank, Brookfield Central Student Representative. Motion by David Marcello that the Board of Education approves the May 13, 2008 agenda. Seconded by Tom Gehl and carried on a voice vote.

CITIZENS' FORUM – Cheri Sylla invited Board members to the Special Education Advisory Board Celebration of Success at 7:00 p.m. on May 20 and the Early Childhood Preschool Options meeting at 7:00 p.m. on May 28.

Brookfield Central Student Representatives Brian Frank and Marie Hastings reported that Student Council is planning for Teacher Appreciation, reported that representatives recently attended the Wisconsin Association of Councils spring conference, and reported that the turn about dance is scheduled on May 16.

CONSENT AGENDA – Requests for separate consideration of Personnel Matters, Commendations, and 2008-09 CESA #1 Service Contract. Motion by Bob Ziegler to approve the remaining consent items including minutes of the April 22, 2008 Board Meeting, April 29, 2008 Work Session, April 29, 2008 Special Board Meeting, and May 6, 2008 Work Session; the 2008-09 committee appointments and 2008-09 liaison positions; and the Cafeteria at Brookfield Elementary School as the location for the June 23, 2008 Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting of the District. Seconded by Glen Allgaier and carried on a voice vote.

Commendations – Glen Allgaier commended the Pilgrim Park Middle School and Wisconsin Hills Middle School teams for their results in the Wisconsin Math League State Math Contest. Motion by Tom Gehl to approve recognize and extend congratulations to the commendations as presented. Seconded by Bob Ziegler and carried on a voice vote.

2008-09 CESA #1 Service Contract – Chris Hedstrom, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, reported on the process to obtain quotes for nursing services at Fairview South prior to recommending renewal of services through CESA #1. Motion by Tom Gehl to approve the CESA #1 service contract. Seconded by David Marcello and carried on a voice vote.

Personnel Matters – Matt Gibson introduced Christopher Birr and Alexis Kasmarick as new school psychologist and principal of Tonawanda Elementary respectively whose contracts are recommended for approval. Motion by Glen Allgaier to approve the resignation of Anthony Spence at the end of the 2007-08 school year; contract modifications for Mary Barker from 100% to 80%, Cathy Berrall from 100% to 60%, Linda Burgdorf from 100% to 60%, Keri Mallon from 100% to 60%, Diana Sherman from 100% to 70%, and Andrea Wichman from 100% to 60%; the 2008-09 contract in the amount of  $66,200 for Christopher Birr as School Psychologist; and a 2008-09 210-day contract in the amount of $84,000 for Alexis H. Kasmarick as principal of Tonawanda Elementary School. Seconded by Tom Gehl and carried on a voice vote.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY AND AGREEMENT – Eileen Depka, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, presented possible middle school and high school courses, training costs, possible enrolment, possible consolidation or replacement of courses. The Board discussed the value of the program, cost impact for full implementation at middle school and high school levels, obligation of signing the contract, expressed concern about information provided, and recommended offering only at the high school level. Motion by Tom Gehl that the Board of Education signs the agreement with Project Lead the Way. Seconded by Bob Ziegler and carried on a voice vote.

HIGH SCHOOL FACILITIES BUILDING COMMITTEE ROLES AND MEMBERSHIP – Matt Gibson reviewed authority and roles of the Board of Education and High School Building Committee. The Committee membership is Gary Jones, Tom Gehl, and Meg Wartman (Board Members); Roger Johnson and Dorothy Smaglick (former High School Steering Team members), and Mary Altschaefl and John Ratzel (former eProgress members). Tom Gehl will serve as chair of the committee and Rob Stieg, Boldt Consulting, will serve as advisor to the committee. Motion by Glen Allgaier that the Board of Education approves the authority, roles, and membership for the High School Building Committee as presented with Tom Gehl as Chair and Rob Stieg as advisor. Seconded by David Marcello and carried on a voice vote.

HIGH SCHOOL SITES, ELEVATIONS, AND SCHEMATIC DESIGNS – Abie Khatchadourian and John Holz of Plunkett-Raysich Architects, provided a review of sites, elevations, and schematic designs. Action is scheduled on May 27. Pat Bielke asked that the highest efficiency possible be considered during construction.

2008-09 PROPOSED BUDGET REVIEW – Board discussion included the School Resource Officer position that will be removed from the proposed budget, asking that administration to work on partnerships with the City of Brookfield and Village of Elm Grove; Assistant Advisor position that will not be reduced for 2008-09, however, asking for a review of compensation for head advisors and assistant advisors to balance the compensation and that head advisors and/or assistant advisors be balanced with the number of students participating; providing approval to hire either an ELL teacher and Speech/Language Pathologist at this time and provide cost savings in other areas to support the second position; and that the Finance and Operations Committee would make recommendations for Pilgrim Park Middle School HVAC, but it is not anticipated to be part of the 2008-09 budget. Action is scheduled on May 27.

2008-09 TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS – Eileen Depka report that the Curriculum Planning Committee reviewed proposed textbooks and materials on April 23 and provided the following unanimous recommendation to the Board: Everyday Math (second year of implementation), middle school Social Studies (second year of implementation), physical education (new courses), AP Government (new course), Anatomy and Physiology (a new course), Intro to Engineering (new course), Software Applications (new course), AP Calculus BC (new course), German 5/CAPP (replacement), AP Art History (replacement), middle school and high school math pilot materials (placeholder requested for materials to be piloted during the remainder of the 2007-08 school year and the 2008-09 school year), Human Growth and Development preview materials (placeholder requested for review during the 2008-09 school year). The total proposed budget is $320,000. The Board requested information on the need for replacement of the German 5 text. Action is scheduled on May 27.

2008-09 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE – The Board reviewed the proposed 2008-09 Board meeting schedule according to Board Policy 8510. One meeting was rescheduled to April 7 since April 14 falls during Spring Break. Action is scheduled on May 27.

BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT – Meg Wartman reported that Board members will participate in the Village of Elm Grove Memorial Day parade; requested Board member interest in liaisons to the Curriculum Planning Committee, Certified Staff Development Committee, and Wisconsin Association of School Boards convention delegate; and welcomed videographers Justin and Linda Hofstetter.

COMMITTEE CHAIR/LIAISON REPORT – Tom Gehl reported that the High School Building Committee scheduled a meeting at 5:00 p.m. on May 20; Bob Ziegler reported that the Personnel Committee will schedule a meeting within the week; and Glen Allgaier reported that Communications Committee members would meet to schedule its next meeting.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Matt Gibson expressed appreciation to continuing Board members and welcomed new Board members to their first regular Board meeting.

MAY 27, 2008 AGENDA ITEMS AND PROCESS – The Board meeting will convene at 5:30 p.m. with projected action items including 2008-09 Textbooks and Materials, 2008-09 Board Meeting Schedule, Date for Superintendent's Evaluation, Issuance of 2008-09 Technology Equipment Purchase Orders, 2008-09 Proposed Budget Adoption, and High School facilities Schematic Design – Site and Elevations and projected discussion items including Middle School ACE Review and 2009-10 Recommendations (later placed on June 10 agenda), Board Policy: Second Reading of Policy and Practice Statement 6154 – Homework, and June 10, 2008 Agenda Items and Process.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – No announcements.

Motion by David Marcello to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Tom Gehl and carried on a voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:58 p.m.

/s/Meg T. Wartman, President