Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 5/20/2024 TIME: 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Ripon High School Community Room
DETAILS:
Times listed are only estimated and may vary considerably based on lengths of topic discussions.
 
5:30 PM 1.0 Retiree Reception
1.1 The Board of Education invites faculty, staff, administration, family & friends to a reception honoring the 2023-2024 retirees. Cake and refreshments will be served. Info
6:00 PM 2.0 Call to Order
2.1 Call to order Info
2.2 Roll call Info
2.3 Affirmation of Public Notice Info
2.4 Statement of District Vision: "One of Wisconsin's finest school districts, fostering excellence for all through innovation" Info
6:01 PM 3.0 Recognition
3.1 Recognition of State FBLA Participants Info
3.2 Recognition of 2023-2024 Retirees: MPQ Student Support Nancy Coles (20 years of RASD service), Quest 4th Grade Teacher Janet Ernst (33 years of RASD service), MPQ Custodian Kris Klapperich (9 years of RASD service), MPQ Principal Renee Bunge (10 years of RASD Service), RMS Principal Rick Bunge (31 years of RASD service), RHS Student Support Heather Bednarek (23 years of RASD service), RHS Special Education Teacher Wendy Hoepfner (36 years of RASD service), RHS Custodian Pete Krueger (9 years of RASD service), RHS Student Support Nancy Lemiesz (22.5 years of RASD service). Info
6:21 PM 4.0 Public Comments
4.1 Written comments Info
4.2 Visitors Comments -- Visitors may address the Board for 3 minutes on agenda items in accordance with Bylaw 167.3 Info
6:22 PM 5.0 Special Presentations
5.1 Lauterbach & Amen Audit Firm Presentation Info
6:32 PM 6.0 Adoption of the Agenda
6.1 Adoption or adjustment of the agenda's order of items Info/Action
6:33 PM 7.0 Announcements
7.1 Announcements of contributions to the district Info
6:34 PM 8.0 Student Representative Report
8.1 RHS Student Representative Report Info
6:39 PM 9.0 New Business
9.1 Consider Approval of Audit Services Agreement Action
9.2 Consider approval of a one year suspension of the limited number of terms for Board officers as set in Policy 0152 Action
9.3 Consider confirming David Scott as president of the Board and/or nominate another candidate; and vote on a person to approve any offices as needed Action
9.4 Consider approval of a FIRST READING of Policy 0152 -Officers Action
9.5 Consider approval of FIRST READING to update the language to Policy 8442 - Reporting Accidents to reflect current practice as recommended by District Insurance Provider Action
9.6 Consider Approval of Indoor Turf Project for the Ripon High School Fitness Lab Action
9.7 Consider Approval of Odyssey Virtual Charter School Contract Action
9.8 Consider Approval of Barlow Park Elementary Carpet Replacement Action
9.9 Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Open Enrollment Application Decisions Action
9.10 Consider approval of preliminary 2024 Summer School Staffing Proposal Action
7:09 PM 10.0 Personnel
10.1 Consider Approval of Professional Staff Voluntary Transfer Action
10.2 Consider Approval of Part-Time Teacher Contracts Action
10.3 Consider Approval to Hire Professional Staff Action
7:19 PM 11.0 Approval of Consent Agenda Action
11.1 Consider approval of items 11.2 through 11.19 of the Consent Agenda Action
11.2 Consider approval of the meeting minutes for 4/15 Regular Meeting, 4/22/24 Reorganizational Meeting. Action
11.3 Consider acceptance, with gratitude, of contributions to the district Action
11.4 Consider Approval of the Treasurer's Report Action
11.5 Consider Approval of the Accounts Payable Vouchers Action
11.6 Consider approval of SECOND READING of the recommended Bylaws and Policy revisions from NEOLA Updates Volume 33, No. 1: PO 0100 - Definitions, PO 0122 - Board Powers, PO 0144.3 - Conflict of Interest, PO 0171.3 - Clerk Action
11.7 Consider approval of the SECOND READING of the recommended Bylaws and Policy revisions from NEOLA Updates Volume 33, No. 1: PO 2250 - Innovative and Pilot Programs, PO 2370 - Educational Options Provided by the District, PO 2413 - Health Education, PO 2414 - Human Growth and Development, PO 2415 - Tutoring for Credit, PO 2460.03 - Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE), PO 2522 - Library and Media Centers Action
11.8 Consider approval of the SECOND READING of the recommended Bylaws and Policy revisions from NEOLA Updates Volume 33, No. 1: PO 3431 - Employee Leaves, PO 4431 - Employee Leaves, PO 5517 - Student Anti-Harassment, PO 5610 - Suspension and Expulsion Action
11.9 Consider approval of the SECOND READING of the recommended Bylaws and Policy revisions from NEOLA Updates Volume 33, No. 1: PO 6320 - Purchasing, PO 6325 - Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds, PO 6610 - Student Activity Fund (Rescind), PO 6610 - Non-District -Supported Student Activity Accounts, PO 6611 - District-Supported/Sponsored Student Activity Accounts Action
11.10 Consider approval of the SECOND READING of the recommended Bylaws and Policy revisions from NEOLA Updates Volume 33, No. 1: PO 7440 - Facility Security, PO 7540 - Technology, PO 7544 - Use of Social Media Action
11.11 Consider approval of the SECOND READING of the recommended Bylaws and Policy revisions from NEOLA Updates Volume 33, No. 1: PO 8120 - Volunteers, PO 8310 - Public records, PO 8330 - Student Records, PO 8431 - Preparedness for Toxic Hazards, PO 8700 - Employees Breastfeeding Their Children, PO 9130 - Public Requests, Suggestions, or Complaints, PO 9140 - Citizens’ Advisory Committees Action
11.12 Consider approval of the SECOND READING of the recommended Administrative Guideline revisions from NEOLA Updates Volume 33, No. 1: AG 22370A - Independent Study, AG 5136 - Personal Communication Devices, AG 5330 - Administration of Medications, AG 5463 - Student and Credit Transfer from Private/Home Schools Action
11.13 Consider approval of the SECOND READING of the recommended Administrative Guideline revisions from NEOLA Updates Volume 33, No. 1: AG 7530A - Technology Equipment Security Procedures, AG 7530B - Non-School use of District Equipment and Facilities by Students, AG 7530C - Cellular Phones, AG 8330 - Student Records, AG 8390 - Use of Animals in the Classroom and on School Premises, AG 8420 - Emergency Procedures, AG 8420A - Severe Weather and Tornadoes Action
11.14 Consider approval of professional staff resignation Action
11.15 Consider Approval of External Stipend for Perspectives Conference Literary Journal Action
11.16 Consider Approval of 2023-2024 Athletic Extracurricular Code Action
11.17 Consider Acceptance of Pupil Nondiscrimination Report Action
11.18 Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Student Fees Action
11.19 Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 Agreements with Community Providers Action
7:20 PM 12.0 Items Moved from Consent for Action
7:21 PM 13.0 Possible Upcoming Action Items
13.1 Consider Approval of Night Lead Custodian Job Description Info
13.2 Additional Virtual Learning Days to Support 4K-5 ACT 20 Teacher Literacy Training Requirement Info
7:31 PM 14.0 Superintendent Reports
14.1 Legislative Updates Info
14.2 Friend of Public Schools Award Committee Info
7:36 PM 15.0 Teaching & Learning Reports
15.1 Curriculum Department Highlights for May Info
7:39 PM 16.0 Business-Related Reports
16.1 General Fund Interim Budget Report Info
16.2 Food Service Interim Budget Report Info
7:42 PM 17.0 School Operations Reports
17.1 Barlow Park and Journey Board Highlights Info
17.2 MPQ May Board Highlights Info
17.3 RMS Board Highlights Info
17.4 RHS Board Highlights Info
17.5 Odyssey Highlights Info
7:43 PM 18.0 Convene to Closed Session
18.1 The Board will consider adjourning to executive session for consideration of items exempted from public deliberation: 19.85 (1)(c) -- Personnel (teaching staff promotions); 19.85(1)(f) -- Adapted high school student program (Early Graduation Request) Action
7:58 PM 19.0 Reconvene to Open Session
19.1 Call to order Info
7:59 PM 20.0 Advanced Planning
20.1 May 25, 2024 RHS Graduation (11:00am RHS Gymnasium) Info
20.2 June 17, 2024 Regular Board Meeting (6:00 pm RHS Community Room) Info
8:00 PM 21.0 Adjournment
21.1 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.