Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 4/21/2025       TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Ripon High School Community Room
DETAILS:
Times listed are only estimated and may vary considerably based on lengths of topic discussions.
 
6:00 PM 1.0 Call to Order
1.1 Call to order Info
1.2 Roll call Info
1.3 Affirmation of Public Notice Info
1.4 Statement of District Vision: "One of Wisconsin's finest school districts, fostering excellence for all through innovation" Info
6:01 PM 2.0 Recognition
2.1 Recognition of State & National FBLA Competitors Info
6:11 PM 3.0 Public Comments
3.1 Written comments Info
3.2 Visitors Comments -- Visitors may address the Board for 3 minutes on agenda items in accordance with Bylaw 167.3 Info
6:12 PM 4.0 Adoption of the Agenda
4.1 Adoption or adjustment of the agenda's order of items Info/Action
6:13 PM 5.0 Announcements
5.1 Announcements of contributions to the district Info
6:14 PM 6.0 Special Presentations
6.1 Odyssey Academy of Virtually Learning Update Info
6:24 PM 7.0 Student Representative Report
7.1 RHS Student Representative Report Info
6:29 PM 8.0 New Business
8.1 Consider acceptance of Ripon College's notice to sunset the Ingalls Field Agreement in light of the opening of Hopp Stadium Action
8.2 Consider Approval of Revised 2024-2025 Budget Action
8.3 Consider approval of Barlow Park Student Support Job Description Action
8.4 Consider Approval of RHS Dual Sport Agreement Action
8.5 Consider Approval of Fund 46 Project: Replacement of Middle/High School HVAC Controllers Action
8.6 Consider Approval to Reinstate Chess Club Coaching Stipend Action
6:56 PM 9.0 Personnel
9.1 Consider approval of 2025-2026 Full-Time Professional Staff Contract Renewals Action
9.2 Consider Approval to Hire Professional Staff Action
9.3 Consider Approval to Hire Ripon Area School District Superintendent and 2025-2027 Contract Action
7:01 PM 10.0 Approval of Consent Agenda Action
10.1 Consider approval of items 10.2 through 10.10 of the Consent Agenda Action
10.2 Consider approval of the meeting minutes for 2/3/25 Work Session, 2/3/25 Special Meeting, 3/24/25 Regular Meeting, 3/29/25 Special Meeting, 3/31/25 Special Meeting, 3/31/25 Policy Committee Meeting Action
10.3 Consider acceptance, with gratitude, of contributions to the district Action
10.4 Consider Approval of the Treasurer's Report Action
10.5 Consider Approval of the Accounts Payable Vouchers Action
10.6 Consider Approval of April 1, 2025 School Board Election Results Action
10.7 Consider approval of the recommended Technical Changes to Bylaws and Policy from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: PO 0152 Officers, PO 0164 Meetings, PO 1421 Criminal History Record Check and Employee Self-Reporting Requirements, PO 1619.03 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, PO 2271 Early College Credit Program, PO 2440 Summer or Interim Session School, PO 2460 Programs for Students with Disabilities Action
10.8 Consider approval of the recommended Technical Changes to Bylaws and Policy from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: PO 3120.04 Employment of Substitutes, PO 3121 Criminal History Record Check and Employee Self-Reporting Requirements, PO 3140 Non-Renewal, resignation, and Termination, PO 3419.03 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, PO 4121 Criminal History Record Check and Employee Self-Reporting Requirements, PO 4132 Vacancies, PO 4419.03, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Action
10.9 Consider approval of the recommended Technical Changes to Bylaws and Policy from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: PO 5136.01 Technology Resources and Other Electronic Equipment, PO 5200 Attendance, PO 5340 Student Accidents/Illness/Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest, PO 5420 Reporting Student Progress, PO 5460 Graduation Requirements, PO 5511 Dress and Appearance, PO 5540 Investigations Involving Enforcement and Other Governmental Agencies Rescind, PO 5540 Investigations Involving Enforcement and Other Governmental Agencies Replacement Action
10.10 Consider approval of the recommended Technical Changes to Bylaws and Policy from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: PO 5610 Suspension and Expulsion, PO 5610.02 In-School Discipline, PO 6230 Budget Hearing, PO 6320 Purchasing, PO 7540.05 Assistive Technology and Services, PO 8310 Public Records, PO 8700 Employees Breastfeeding Their Children, PO 9600 Staff/Student Participation in Community Events, PO 9700 Relations with Non-School Affiliated Groups Action
7:02 PM 11.0 Items Moved from Consent for Action
 
7:03 PM 12.0 Possible Upcoming Action Items
12.1 High School Health Curriculum Recommendation Info
12.2 Consider approval of the recommended updates to Bylaws and Policy from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: PO 5411 Third Grade Promotion and Retention: At-Risk Students Info
12.3 Consider approval of the recommended updates to Bylaws and Policy from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: PO 2264 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Rescind , PO 2266 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Revised Info
12.4 Consider approval of the recommended updates to Bylaws and Policy from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: PO 1100 District Organization, PO 1100.01 Organizational Chart, PO 1130 Ethics and Conflict of Interest, PO 1241 Non-Renewal or Termination of the Superintendent’s Contract, PO 2210 Curriculum Development, PO 2270 Religion in the Curriculum, PO 2271.01 Start College Now Program, PO 2416 Student Privacy and Parental Access to Information, PO 2440.01 Summer or Interim School Attendance, PO 2464 Advanced Learning Instruction Info
12.5 Consider approval of the recommended updates to Bylaws and Policy from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: PO 3214 Staff Gifts, PO 3230 Ethics and Conflict of Interest, PO 3281 Personal Property of Staff Members, PO 4124 Notice of Reasonable Assurance, PO 4214 Staff Gifts, PO 4230 Ethics and Conflict of Interest, PO 4440 Job-Related Expenses Info
12.6 Consider approval of the recommended updates to Bylaws and Policy from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: PO 5113 Open Enrollment Program (Inter-District), PO 5330 Administration of Medication/Emergency Care, PO 5341 Emergency Medical Authorization, PO 5512 Use of Tobacco and Nicotine by Students, PO 5611 Due Process Rights, PO 5710 Student Complaints Info
12.7 Consider approval of the recommended updates to Bylaws and Policy from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: PO 6231 Budget Implementation, PO 6235 Fund Balance, PO 6620 Petty Cash, PO 6681 Use of Gift Cards, PO 7410 Maintenance, PO 7430 Safety Standards, PO 7440 Facilities Security, PO 7440.02 Smart Sensor and Monitoring Technology, PO 7540.03 Student Education Technology Acceptable Use and Safety, PO 7540.04 Staff Education Technology Acceptable Use and Safety, PO 7540.07 District-Issued Student Email Account Info
12.8 Consider approval of the recommended updates to Bylaws and Policy from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: PO 8120 Volunteers, PO 8125 Consultants, PO 8305 Information Security, PO 8395 Student Mental Health and Physical Health Services, PO 8531 Free and Reduced-Priced Meals, PO 8600 Transportation Info
12.9 Consider approval of the recommended updates to Administrative Guidelines from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: AG 1623 Section504/ADA - Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment, AG 3123 Section504/ADA - Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment, AG 3160A Physical Examination, AG 3362.01 Reporting Threatening Behavior, AG 4123 Section504/ADA - Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment, AG 4160A, Physical Examination, AG 4362.01 Reporting Threatening Behavior Info
12.10 Consider approval of the recommended updates to Administrative Guidelines from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: AG 5330 Administration of Medication, AG 5500 Student Code of Classroom Conduct (replacement), AG 5500A Code of Student Conduct (rescind), AG 5512 Use of Tobacco and Nicotine by Students, AG 5771 Search and Seizure, AG 6320A Purchasing Info
12.11 Consider approval of the recommended updates to Administrative Guidelines from NEOLA Update Volume 34, No. 1: AG 7230 Public Gifts to the District, AG 7440 Facility Security, AG 8330, Student Records, AG 8431 Written Hazard Communication Program, AG 8453 Exposure Control Plan for Handling and Disposing of Body Fluids, AG 8453.01 Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens, AG 8913 Section504/ADA - Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment Info
7:13 PM 13.0 Superintendent Reports
13.1 Legislative Updates Info
13.2 Superintendent Search Update Info
7:18 PM 14.0 Teaching & Learning Reports
14.1 Curriculum Department Highlights for April Info
7:23 PM 15.0 Business-Related Reports
15.1 General Fund Interim Budget Report Info
15.2 Food Service Interim Budget Report Info
7:28 PM 16.0 School Operations Reports
16.1 Barlow Park Elementary Board Highlights Info
16.2 MPQ Board Highlights Info
16.3 RMS Board Highlights Info
16.4 RHS April Board Highlights Info
16.5 Odyssey Highlights Info
7:29 PM 17.0 Advanced Planning
17.1 April 28, 2025 Reorganizational Meeting (6:00 pm RHS Community Room) Info
17.2 May 19, 2025 Retiree Reception (5:30 pm RHS Community Room) Info
17.3 May 19, 2025 Regular Meeting (6:00 pm RHS Community Room) Info
7:30 PM 18.0 Adjournment
18.1 Motion to adjourn the meeting Action
Published by: Ripon Area school District P.O. Box 991 1120 Metomen Street Ripon, WI 54971; Telephone: (920) 748-4600; NOTE: This notice may be supplemented with additions to the agenda that come to the attention of the Board prior to the meeting. A final agenda will be posted and provided to the media no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting in the event of an emergency. Upon request to the Superintendent submitted twenty-four (24) hours in advance, the District shall make reasonable accommodation including the provision of informational material in an alternative format for a disabled person to be able to attend this meeting.