Approved on 6/23/2008

Regular Board of Education Meeting
Central Administrative Offices Board Room
June 10, 2008

Present: Allgaier, Gehl, Jones, Marcello, Schwei, Wartman, and Ziegler; Gibson

President Meg Wartman called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Public notice of the meeting was provided in accordance with Chapter 19.85 Wis. Stats. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Bob Ziegler that the Board of Education approves the June 10, 2008 agenda. Seconded by Glen Allgaier and carried on a voice vote.

CITIZENS' FORUM – No request to speak.

CONSENT AGENDA – Requests for separate consideration of Minutes, Personnel Matters, and Commendations. Motion by Glen Allgaier to approve remaining consent items including revised Policy 6154-Homework and the early issuance of the 2008-09 purchase orders for the replacement of Hillside Elementary School's playground equipment. Seconded by Gary Jones and carried on a voice vote.

Minutes – A suggested revision for 2008-09 Textbooks and Materials includes "The Board discussed the number of books required for German 5 and if a student participating in CAPP can be charged for the textbook (students participating in a course offered during the school day cannot be charged for a course but can be charged for a textbook). Motion by Gary Jones to approved revised May 27, 2008 minutes. Seconded by Tom Gehl and carried on a voice vote.

Commendations – Tom Gehl recognized Wisconsin Hills Odyssey of the Mind parent volunteers Jennifer Morales and Gina Kurtz and Brookfield Central Odyssey of the Mind parent volunteer Holly Sorenson for coaching the teams to the State and World competitions. Motion by David Marcello to recognize and extend congratulations to the commendations as presented. Seconded by Tom Gehl and carried on a voice vote.

Personnel Matters – Matt Gibson introduced Michael Sereno as new principal at Pilgrim Park Middle School. Motion by Gary Jones to approve a contract for Jill Manning for $46,405; the resignation of Tequila Kurth; the leave of absence for Jenny Hendricks; a contract modification for Mary Barker from 80% to 90%; and a 2008-09 contract for Michael A. Sereno as Principal at Pilgrim Park Middle School at a salary of $94,500. Seconded by David Marcello and carried on a voice vote.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ESCROW ACCOUNT WITH RESPECT TO AND THE DEFEASANCE OF CERTAIN OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2002 – The Board approved defeasance of $2,000,000 as part of the 2007-08 budget. Defeasance of funds allows school districts to collect funds to be used to pay off existing long-term debt prior to the time when it would be due. Motion by Bob Ziegler that the Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds, the Establishment of an Escrow Account with Respect to the Defeasance of Certain of the General Obligation Refunding Bonds Dated September 15, 2002. Seconded by Steve Schwei and carried 7-0 on a roll call vote.

HIGH SCHOOL FACILITIES SCHEMATIC DESIGN (FLOOR PLANS) – Abie Khatchadourian, Plunkett Raysich Architects, reviewed floor plans for Brookfield Central and Brookfield East following interviews with staff using the spaces. The High School Building Committee discussed the floor plans prior to this evenings meeting and will continue to review the plans prior to Board discussion of the floor plans and acceptable schematic design budget on July 15. The Board scheduled a special Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on July 28 for action on floor plans. Matt Gibson reported that site and elevations will be presented at the City of Brookfield Plan Commission meeting scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on July 7.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS – Eileen Depka, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, reported that Academic Core Electives (ACE) courses were approved by the Board and taught at middle school during the 2007-08 school year. In May, 2008, students, teachers and parents were given the opportunity to provide input on ACE courses through a survey that was created by the Curriculum Planning Committee (CPC) and shared with middle school teachers and administrators for additional input prior to administration of the survey. Survey results are being compiled to share with middle school staff prior to the end of the school year and with the CPC and the Curriculum Committee at the beginning of the 2008-09 school year. Survey results will be used to make decisions about ACE courses for the 2009-2010 school year. The Board requested the number of students enrolled in each class, a copy of the survey results, and the percent of students in support classes; and asked if human growth and development and music lessons could be taught during the ACE period.

2008 SUMMER ACADEMY UPDATE – Eileen Depka reported that this is the second year of Summer Academy, a professional development opportunity for teachers. One, two and four-day courses are taught by in-district and out of district staff. Courses were advertised to District public, private, and parochial staff beginning in March and in May, enrollment was opened to teachers outside of the District.

CONCEPT OF LONG TERM LEASES WITH THE CITY OF BROOKFIELD – The City of Brookfield informally approached the District concerning interest in long-term leasing of the Imperial site to the City for development as parkland. Given that the District would own the land, the concept is that, with proper notice in a long-term lease agreement, it could be reclaimed as an elementary school site. The concept of another long term lease(s) may be explored in which there may be mutual benefit in District uses of City land. The Board discussed and provided consensus for the concept.

PROPOSED COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT CHANGES – The Communications Committee discussed staffing changes in the Communications department including a proposed Chief Information Officer, proposed part-time Communications Manager, continuation of part-time Communications Assistant, and continuation of Manager of Creative Production. The Board discussed and provided consensus for the concept. Additional detail will be developed and provided to the Communications Committee and the Board.

BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT – Meg Wartman announced the Public Policy Forum Salute to Local Government Awards breakfast is scheduled at 7:30 a.m. on June 19, the 4th of July parade in the City of Brookfield, and Fairview South's graduation scheduled at 1:15 pm. on June 11.

COMMITTEE CHAIR/LIAISON REPORT – Steve Schwei announced the structure for meetings of the Curriculum Committee and Curriculum Planning Committee to begin with issues that are less decision oriented followed by decisions by the Curriculum Planning Committee to be followed by a meeting of the Curriculum Committee.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Matt Gibson announced the Public Policy Forum Salute to Local Government Awards breakfast scheduled at 7:30 a.m. and a social event for the Board and district administrative team is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on June 19, and that the associate principal replacement process at Brookfield Central would begin immediately.

JUNE 23, 2008 AGENDA ITEMS AND PROCESS – The Budget Hearing is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. and the Annual Meeting is scheduled at 8:00 p.m. at Brookfield Elementary School. Action items during the regular Board meeting are projected as 2008-09 Southeastern Wisconsin School Alliance 66.03 Agreement Renewal, 2008-09 Stop Loss/Life Insurance Carrier (later removed from agenda), Receipt of 2008-09 Donation–East 2000 and Beyond (later removed from agenda), Construction Manager Agreement Amendment, District Strategic Plan, 2008-09 Board Goals, 2008-09 District Goals, 2008-09 Board Committee Goals (later removed from agenda). Projected discussion items include Use of Reserves and July 15, 2008 Agenda Items and Process.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Glen Allgaier announced that he was generally pleased with high school graduation ceremonies but expressed concern about behavior of a few graduates during the Brookfield Central ceremony.

Motion by Bob Ziegler to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Tom Gehl and carried on a voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

/s/Meg T. Wartman, President