School District of Kewaskum
Kewaskum, Wisconsin 53040-0037
Regular Meeting
July 20, 2015
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by President Hanson.
Board members present: Craig Staffin, Mary Miller, Jay Fisher, Jim Leister, Mark Sette, Troy Hanson
Members excused: Sue Miller
Following a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Superintendent Smasal verified that the meeting had been posted pursuant to §19.84(1)(2)(3)(4).
M. Miller/Staffin motion to approve the agenda. All aye
Comments/Concerns: A constituent was pleased to see the CESA contract was reduced and inquired as to
the reason it was reduced. A question was raised regarding past teacher resignations.
Recognition: Kyle Loehr was recognized for being called as an alternate to participate in the Wisconsin State
Honors Music Project. Mary Miller was requested to join the WASB Policy & Resolution Committee to
represent WASB Region 8.
M. Miller/Hanson motion to approve the Consent Agenda:
Consent Agenda:
1. Consent Agenda: All items under Consent Agenda are subject to action.
a. Approval of Minutes
i. June 8, 2015 School Board meeting minutes
ii. June 8, 2015 School Board closed session minutes
b. Instructional Resignations
i. Gabrielle Moroder – Reading Teacher
ii. Jason Meinen – Physical Education Teacher
iii. Breanna Strupp – Elementary Special Ed Teacher
iv. Linda Radtke – Spanish Teacher
c. Instructional Hires
i. Brenda Downey – School Psychologist
ii. Ryan Hickman – KHS Science Teacher
iii. Christopher Smith – KHS Phy Ed/Health Teacher
d. Extra-Curricular Resignations
i. Caroline Holsen – Girls Tennis Coach
e. Extra-Curricular Hires
i. Jeff Grotenhuis – Site Manager
ii. Joseph Meurer – JV Boys Basketball Coach
iii. Bradley Young – Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
iv. Peter Garcia – KHS Head Tennis Coach
v. Kelsey Stretsbery – JV Tennis Coach
vi. Kris Evans – KHS Cross Country Assistant, KHS Menagerie Advisor, KHS Forensics
Motion passed all aye.
Bray Architect Presentation: Matt Wolfert, president of Bray Architects, provided a summary of the proposed
process/timeline should the district decide to go to referendum. The Kewaskum District promotional video was
presented. Recommendation from Bray is for the district to form a long range planning committee as well as
conduct a community survey.
Addendum to Policy #2260: Since this policy will soon become legislation at the state level, the board
decided this will be covered under Administrative Guidelines.
M. Miller/Hanson motion to approve a commitment of fund balance from the 2014-15 budget surplus to the
2015-16 Operating Budget for Technology in the amount of $168,787.00. Motion passed 6-0.
Hanson/Staffin motion to approve the 2015-16 preliminary budget as presented. Motion passed 6-0.
Update on Committees: Standing committees will start meeting for 2015-16 school year in September.
Fisher/Sette motion to approve June Payroll in the amount of $1,091,027.25. Motion passed 6-0.
Fisher/Sette motion to approve June Accounts Payable invoices in the amount of $684,384.84. Motion passed
6-0.
Leister/Hanson motion to purchase recommended lawn care equipment for $22,063.66. Motion passed 6-0.
Leister/M. Miller motion to approve WASB membership renewal for $4,869.00. Motion passed All aye.
Student Learning report: Mr. Bazata summarized Literacy 2.0 focusing on small group instruction and writer’s
workshop. Writer’s workshop highlights flexibility to meet student needs.
Superintendent’s Report:
 A survey was conducted at the end of 2014-15 school year, results indicated 75% of respondents
recommended June 5, 2016 as next year’s graduation date.
 Board Retreat: Last Monday (7/13) a Board/Leadership retreat was conducted. The District’s strategic
plan was summarized for 2014-15 as well as thoughts shared for next year’s strategic goals.
 Neola Update: Work is continuing on administrative guidelines with a goal of completion by
September/October meeting.
Business Manager’s report – Mrs. Thoreson summarized the business manager’s report. A preliminary
annual meeting agenda was also shared.
Pupil Services Report – Mrs. Chapman summarized the Seclusion & Restraint Requirements/Wisconsin Act
125. A summary of special education programs by school was shared.
M.Miller/Staffin motion to go to Closed Session as per §19.85(1)(c) to discuss Board Evaluation and District
Administration Evaluation. All aye. Open session ended at 7:25 p.m.
The board reconvened in Open Session at 8:50 p.m.
Hanson adjourned meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Minutes by Tracie Sette, Administrative Assistant
Approved: __________________________ Board President: ___________________________________
Date
Troy Hanson
§120.15(5) School Board President shall act as chairperson of school board meetings and see that minutes of
the meetings are properly recorded, approved and signed.