Approved at 7/15/2008 Board Meeting

Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting of the School District of Elmbrook
Brookfield Elementary Cafeteria
June 23, 2008

Present:  Allgaier, Gehl, Jones, Marcello, Schwei (arrived at 7:58 p.m.), Wartman,
              and Ziegler; administrative staff, and approximately 47 electors

The Budget Hearing for the 2008-09 Operating Budget of the School District of Elmbrook was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Meg Wartman. Ms. Wartman thanked everyone attending the Budget Hearing, introduced Board of Education members and top district administrators in attendance at the Budget Hearing, and provided an explanation of procedures for the budget presentation.

Treasurer Glen Allgaier reviewed revenue cap legislation enacted in 1993 and its impact on the District; 2008-09 proposed general fund expenditures including salary and benefits, purchased services, capital expenditures, debt retirement, insurance, operating transfer-out; per-pupil cost; expenditures by function; District revenues; District Balance Sheet; and Tax Levy.

During the presentation Denise Vandenbush asked if the operating transfers-out, the accounting procedure requirement by the State to transfer funds from the General Fund to other Funds (primarily to Fund 27-The Special Education Fund) was a new procedure [a requirement for the past 6-8 years]; Jared Lemke asked the reason for increased integration aid [enrollment remained approximately the same, however funding increased]; and Ken Moe distributed a memo requesting that the Board reconsider including Police Liaison Officers in the final 2008-09 budget.

President Meg Wartman concluded the Budget Hearing by stating that the 2008-09 proposed budget shows general fund expenditures of $83,558,138 with expenditures in other funds totaling $27,506,932, and the resulting tax levy of $76,307,609.

The Budget Hearing concluded at 7:38 p.m.

The Annual Meeting was called to order at 8:03 p.m. by President Meg Wartman in accordance with Wis. Stats. 120.08. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Clerk Tom Gehl read the official meeting notice.

President Meg Wartman requested nominations for Chairperson of the meeting. Susan Stieg nominated Jeff Warchol. There were no further nominations from the floor. Mr. Warchol's nomination as Chair of the Annual Meeting carried on a voice vote. The meeting was turned over to Mr. Warchol at 8:06 p.m. Mark Kapocius, District Human Resources Manager, was introduced as Legal Counsel and Parliamentarian. Mr. Warchol reviewed rules governing speaking and voting during the Annual Meeting, introduced tellers Connie Menchal, Cindy Leiler, Brad Iding, and teller chair, Bil Zahn; and thanked registrars, Robyn Martino, Laura Myrah, JoAnn Olson, and Patty Ryan.

Motion by Tom Gehl to approve the Annual Meeting agenda. Seconded by Jan Jorjorian and carried on a voice vote.

Superintendent Matt Gibson reported on student performance in math and reading on the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exams at grades 4, 8, and 10; ACT test scores; student performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams; and responses to a high school satisfaction survey. President Meg Wartman provided progress on high school by reporting on site and elevation plans to be reviewed by the City of Brookfield Plan Commission; the current construction schedule; the work of the High School Building Committee; and thanked the community for supporting the high school facilities referendum and continued support during construction.

Mr. Warchol conducted the Oath of Residency for a resident and provided a ballot.

Motion by Tom Gehl that the electorate authorizes the reimbursement of actual and necessary Board members' expenses for travel outside the school district in the performance of duties. Seconded by Steve Schwei. Mr. Warchol reported that the budget for actual and necessary Board members expenses for travel outside the school district in performance of duties for 2008-09 is $1,600.00. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Motion by Glen Allgaier that the 2008-09 salary for each Board member remains at $3,600. Seconded by Meg Wartman. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Motion by Glen Allgaier that a tax levy of $70,785,981 be approved for the General Fund; that a tax levy of $641,426 be approved for the Non-Referendum Debt Service Fund; that a tax levy of $4,756,067 be approved for the Referendum-Approved Debt Service Fund; and that a tax levy of $124,135 be approved for the Community Service Fund to support the School District of Elmbrook's 2008-09 budget. Seconded by Jan Jorjorian. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Mr. Warchol adjourned the Annual Meeting at 8:53 p.m.

/s/Meg T. Wartman, Board President