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Board Business Meeting Packet

April 19, 2010

Action Items

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT April 19, 2010

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Agenda Item:

Park High School and Field House Addition

Presenting: Description:

Frank Jarosz, Director of Facilities Facilities Management The scope of work is to remodel the field house and add a new weight room, training room, girl’s locker room, press box, and long-jump pit. The current field house floor is in very poor condition. It contains both mercury and asbestos. This flooring will need to be removed by an abatement contractor before any other work can take place. The concrete underneath the floor is moving which is causing the surface to be uneven. The concrete will need to be removed in order to resolve this issue. The bleachers will also be replaced and the field house will be painted. The current weight room is located in an old storage area and does not meet current safety and building codes. The new weight room will provide an improved and safer teaching area. The current training room is located in the boy’s varsity locker room. There is always a concern when we have the need to get one of our female athletes into the trainer’s room because of the location. The new training room will be accessed from the hallway to resolve this problem. The new girl’s locker room will bring the school district into compliance with title 9 which calls for equity in all sports regarding boys and girls. The District currently has more boy’s locker rooms than girl’s locker rooms The new press box will enhance all field house events. It will allow events to be broadcast as well as televised. The Park field house is the only high school field house that does not have a press box. The current long-jump is located inside the field house and requires a lot of labor to cover and uncover for each use because of its location. There are two different covers that are used for covering the long-jump pit. One metal cover is strictly for safety purposes. The other cover has the field house flooring material covering it. The covers require two people to remove and replace them using a special lift. Moving the long-jump out of the field house will save on labor time.

To take advantage of the District’s tax advantage, certain pieces of equipment will be purchased directly from the distributor. All of the abatement work that will need to be done will start on June 7, 2010. That work is scheduled to be completed by July 9th, 2010. The remaining work will start on July 12th, 2010 and will be complete by the end of December 2010. This is project was advertised and the following General Contractors responded. General Contractor Bids Magil Construction $3,081,699.00 Scherrer Construction $3,120,621.00 Rasch Construction $3,121,600.00 Camosy Construction $3,129,300.00 Ricchio Construction $3,421,000.00 Miron Construction $3,169,060.00 United Construction NO BID JH Findorff Construction NO BID Katt Construction NO BID Rossi Construction NO BID J.P. Cullen & Sons Construction NO BID

The hazardous material removal was bid separately and the following Abatement Contractors responded. Hazardous Material Bids. Contractor Bid Amount Integrity Environmental $110,947.00 Veolia Environmental $113,490.00 Robinson Brothers Environmental $158,735.00 Balestriei Environmental $218,210.00

The disposal of the hazardous material was bid separately and the following Disposal Companies responded. Hazardous Material Disposal Bids Veolia Environmental Services $34,608.00 Advance Wastes $36,150.00 Mercury Waste Solutions $38,850.00

Fiscal Note: Recommendation:

Funding for this project will be from the Maintenance Referendum Fund 10.841.0542.255000.000.844.494. Facilities Management recommends awarding the contract to Magill Construction Company of Elkhorn, Wisconsin for the base bid plus all of the alternates for a total amount not to exceed $3,081,699.00 Facilities Management recommends awarding the hazardous material removal contract to Integrity Environmental Services for the amount for a total amount not to exceed $110,947.00 Facilities Management recommends awarding the hazardous disposal contract to Veolia Environmental Services for a total amount not to exceed $34,608.00. Professional services will be performed by Absolute Construction Enterprises (DBE Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)for the sum of $48,000.00. The total cost for this project is $3,275,254.00. Dr. James Shaw, Superintendent David Hazen, Chief Financial Officer Approved: ____ Date:__________________ Denied: ____ Date:___________________

BOARD OF EDUCATION April 19, 2010

Finance AGENDA ITEM: Award of Auditor Contract to Schenck SC for Fiscal Years 2010, 2011 and

2012.

PRESENTING: Kathleen Irish

DESCRIPTION: The prior contract with Schenck SC, ended with the closing of fiscal year 2009. This concluded a three (3) year contract with the auditing firm. The contract provided auditing services, accounting support to staff, and recommendations for improved business expertise. At the Boards request, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was created for the current fiscal year 2010 and the subsequent years of 2011 and 2012.

FISCAL NOTE: The RFP was sent to six providers and was posted on the Districtʼs web site. Four auditing firms sent proposals. These included Schenck SC, Clifton & Gunderson LLP, Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company, and Reilly, Penner & Benton LLP. The bids ranged in price for the three year period from the high of $216,110; to the low of $111,560. The details of the proposals were presented to the Audit Committee on April 12, 2010.

RECOMMENDATION: Award the contract to Schenck SC for fiscal years 2010, 2011, and 2012 at a cost not to exceed a combined yearly cost of $148,300. Schenck has provided valuable expertise in the past and currently audits more Wisconsin school districts than any other CPA firm. We feel that continuing our relationship will provide the District with continuity and commitment in achieving our part in reaching the North Star objective.

ACTION TAKEN:

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Teaching and Learning Division

AGENDA ITEM: Instructional Management System PRESENTING: Sue Gorman, Title One Instructional Technology Tim Peltz, Director-Information Systems Dona Sens, Area One Superintendent Jeff Weiss, Director-Curriculum and Instruction DESCRIPTION: An instructional management system (IMS) is a

component of an integrated data warehouse. The IMS will allow staff, parents and students access to student performance data that will be used to inform instructional decision-making.

FISCAL NOTE: A combination of ARRA and Title 2D funds will be used to fund this project. The total cost of the IMS over a five-year period is $782,886. Additional maintenance and service costs will continue after this five-year period. There will be no additional licensing costs.

RECOMMENDATION: The Board of Education approval of the

instructional management system in an amount not to exceed $782,886.

Board Consent Agenda

Racine Unified School District 2220 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin 53404-2597


OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

William S. Van Atta, President Gretchen L. Warner, Clerk

Racine, Wisconsin March 15, 2010

The Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin, was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010.

2. ROLL CALL The following Board members were present: Pamala Handrow, Susan F. Kutz, Julie L. McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Kim Plache, William S. Van Atta, Gretchen L. Warner and Dennis Wiser. Absent: Melvin Hargrove. Also present: James J. Shaw, Superintendent of Schools; Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent; Dave Hazen, Chief Financial Officer; Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Human Resources and Labor Relations and Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant.

3. ADOPT AGENDA Mr. Nielsen moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Hargrove). Mrs. McKenna moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to pull agenda item 13i (Approval of Language Change GC-5 (Addendum) until the May or June Board Business meeting since committee members will change once more. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Hargrove).

4. RECOGNITIONS The following McKinley Middle School students were recognized for their being awarded Grand Prize in the C-SPAN StudentCam contest: Lauren Nixon, Samantha Noll and Madison Richards. The Board also recognized the following staff members for their accomplishments: Clarence Allen, Middle School Guidance Counselor of the Year, by the Wisconsin School Counselor Association and Cindy VanPelt, School Safety Coordinator of the Year, by the Wisconsin Safety Coordinators Association. In addition, the following Gilmore Middle School testing coordinators were recognized for routinely going above the call of duty to ensure that staff and students are prepared for all district-wide tests: Sarah Harris and Henry Reichenbach.

5. BOARD MEMBER REMARKS - None

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Yolanda Edwards Spoke regarding Park High School truancies and lack of communication 1928 Linden Avenue with parents Racine, WI 53403 Kelli Beaton Spoke regarding Park High School truancies and problems with truancy

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1629 Grange Avenue records Racine, WI 53405 Stanley McKenzie Spoke regarding problems with Park High School truancy issues and 1820 Flett Avenue staff responsibilities Racine, WI 53403 Diane Riley Declined comment 2105 21st Street Racine, WI 53403 Shawn Marshall Spoke regarding Park High School truancy and athletic rule issues 2103 3rd Street Racine, WI 53403 Fran Eulingbourgh Spoke regarding breakfast program issues 3801 Spruce Street Racine, WI 53403 Rayann Peters Spoke regarding Park High School truancy and attendance system flaw 825 Cleveland Avenue problems Racine, WI 53405 Michelle Ortwein Spoke regarding a request for referendum considerations and funding 1428 Wisconsin Avenue needs including Walden’s Green School initiative Racine, WI 53403

7. RESULTS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVMENT - None

8. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT a. North Star Summer Academy Dr. Shaw; area superintendent, Dr. Cager, and other members of the North Star Summer

Academy Task Force talked about the North Star initiatives, achievement gaps, extended time instruction and work of the North Star Summer School Task Force toward summer school being more meaningful, efficient and providing optimal learning for all students. Mrs. McKenna requested the Task Force provide a report to the Board after summer school has concluded and been debriefed.

b. Reinvesting Update Mr. Hazen provided a brief update on the Reinvesting Committee. He said March 29, 2010, is

planned for the Committee’s presentation to the Board. c. District-Wide School Improvement Council (DWSIC) Mr. Wiser said the latest meeting contained a lot of information and discussion regarding the

upcoming textbook adoption and the “Instructional Framework” initiative. d. Maintenance Referendum Project Update Mr. Hazen provided a presentation on the Maintenance Referendum Project update including

history, plans, priorities and actual expenditures of the referendum funds.

9. ACTION ITEMS a. Value Added Research Center (VARC) Contract Proposal

Ms. Handrow moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to approve the contract as presented. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Hargrove).

b. Renewal of Food Service Contract Dr. Warner moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to approve the Chartwell Food Services Contract for the 2010-11 school year. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Hargrove).

c. Resolution Awarding the Sale of $1,610,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes Mrs. Kutz moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the resolution awarding the sale of $1,610,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Hargrove).

d. Wireless Hardware Purchase Dr. Warner moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to approve the award for the purchase of the Cisco Fiber Switches and Wireless Controllers under the State of Wisconsin contract at an amount not to exceed $528,313.10. Ayes – 7 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Warner). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Hargrove). Abstain – 1 (Wiser). Mr. Wiser moved to table this item pending use of competitive bids as required by Board Policy, Operational Expectations – 6, Bullet #3. There was no second. The motion failed.

e. Server Replacement Purchase No action was taken at this time on this item.

10. OPERATIONAL EXPECTATIONS - None

11. BOARD DEVELOPMENT - None

12. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEES

a. Audit There was no report from the Audit Committee.

b. Legislative Dr. Warner reported there was a very productive meeting with WASB and state representatives and Senator Lehman to discuss state and federal issues. A position paper is being drafted. The committee is working on a reception for legislators, discussion groups with the City of Racine Common Council and the County Board as well as a trip to Madison for parents, principals, students and Board members to meet with legislators in May.

c. Board Governance No report provided.

d. Communications Mrs. McKenna reported on the upcoming Listening and Linking Sessions scheduled for April and May. Mr. Wiser reported on the Listening and Linking Sessions held with the NAACP and Inner City Clergy and substitute teachers.

e. District-Wide School Improvement Council This item was discussed earlier in the meeting. f. Guiding Coalition Ms. Handrow said the Guiding Coalition continues to meet monthly and is working on the

Achievable Results, Scorecard and preparations for the Leadership Apprenticeship Program scheduled for April.

13. BOARD CONSENT AGENDA a. Board Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2010 b. Special Board Meeting Minutes of February 9 and 15, and March 1, 2010

c. Audit Committee Minutes of December 7, 2009 (Attachment A) d. Communications Committee Minutes of January 11, 2010 (Attachment B) e. Governance Committee Minutes of January 25, 2010 (Attachment C) f. Legislative Committee Minutes of January 21, 2010 (Attachment D) g. Approval of number Sequence Change – GC-2E (Referral Form) h. Approval of Language Change GC-4 (Officers’ Roles-Vice President) i. Approval of Language Change GC-5 (Addendum) j. Approval of Language Change OE-6.10 (Financial Administration) k. Board’s Executive Secretary Job Description

Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to accept the Board Consent Agenda Items 13 a-k except for item i. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Hargrove).

14. RECEIVE AND FILE

a. Incidents by Students to Staff for February, 2010 Item 14(a) was received and filed with no objections.

15. SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA a. Personnel Changes b. Monthly Financial Statement for February 2010 c. Overnight Field Trips d. Youth Options e. Foreign Exchange Student program for the 2010-2011 School Year Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to accept the Superintendent Consent Items 13(a-e) as presented. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Hargrove).

16. REFERRALS a. Referral #10-10 (Improved Policy for Setting Committee Agendas)

Mr. Wiser presented Referral #10-10 supported by Ms. Plache and Mr. Nielsen. Mr. Wiser will meet and discuss with the Governance Committee adoption of policy language to assure that Board committees will work within the limits set in policy.

b. Referral #10-11 (Construction Bids Structured to Benefit the Community) Mr. Wiser presented Referral #10-11 supported by Mrs. McKenna and Ms. Handrow. Mr. Wiser will review past practice and policy to model language that will assure construction bids are structured to benefit the community. In addition, discussion will be held regarding whether this needs to be part of Administrative Regulations and/or the Board’s Governance policies. Mr. Hazen will assist in this referral.

Mrs. Kutz asked for a report to be given to the Board on (OE-3.2 and 3.3b) and (OE-11.4) to be done after the administration’s investigation of the Park High School truancy issues including whether existing policy was followed and whether the same issues exist at other schools. Dr. Shaw asked that administration be given an opportunity to study and research this issue in broader terms including current procedures, academic links to athletics and student engagement. He will report back to the Board.

17. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Wiser moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to adjourn. With no objections heard, the meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p.m.

DEBRIEFING OF THIS EVENING’S MEETING There was no debriefing this evening but Mrs. Kutz talked about articles from Kappan Magazine regarding how school boards can have affect on academic achievement.

Signed: ____________________________ Gretchen L. Warner, Clerk Signed: ____________________________ James J. Shaw, Secretary

ATTACHMENT A


BOARD OF EDUCATION AUDIT COMMITTEE

MINUTES December 7, 2009 The Board of Education Audit Committee meeting of Monday, December 7, 2009, was called to order at 5:32 p.m. Approval of Audit Committee Minutes of November 9, 2009 Ms. Handrow moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2009, Audit Committee meeting. All were in favor. Monthly Financial Update and Budget Review Mr. Hazen provided information regarding the monthly financial update for November, 2009. He shared information about trends and adjustments with the Committee and discussed handouts including:

- (Pages 4-1 to 4-3) General Fund, Special Education Fund, All Governmental Funds and Food Service Fund Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes Fund Balance Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function Monthly Budgets

- (Page 4-4 & 4-5) Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year 2010 (For Period Ending – November 30, 2009-2010)

2010-11 Budget Forecast Mr. Hazen shared and the Committee discussed the following handouts:

- (Page 5-1 & 5-2) Monthly Energy Consumption & Cost Comparison - (Page 5-3) Medical and Prescription Drug Monthly Paid Claims - (Pages 5-4 to 5-8) PPO Budget Comparison Reports, United and FiServ Run out Claims

Reports and PPO Large Claim Report - (Page 5-9) Dental Budget Comparison Reports

Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Mission (OGSM) It was suggested the bid for the three-year auditor service be included on the OGSM. This will be discussed at the January Committee meeting. Adjourn Ms. Handrow moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:44 p.m. Staff Present: Respectful ly submitted, Dave Hazen, Chief Financial Officer Don J. Nielsen, Chair Steve Hejnal, Executive Director Human Resources Pamala Handrow and Employee Relations Susan F. Kutz (Absent) Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Dennis Wiser William S. Van Atta, Ex Officio

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ATTACHMENT B Racine Unified School District 2220 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin 53404-2597

BOARD OF EDUCATION

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Monday, January 11, 2010 ASC Board Room

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Call to Order The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Communications Committee meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2010. Approve Agenda Ms. Plache moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to approve the agenda. All were in favor. Public Comments There were no public comments made. Approval of Communications Committee Minutes of December 7, 2009 Mr. Wiser moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2009, Communication Committee meeting. All were in favor. Approval of Listening and Linking Session Minutes of November 19 and 24, and December 1, 2009 Ms. Plache moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the minutes of the November 19 and 24, and December 1, 2009, Linking and Listening Session minutes. All were in favor. Review Listening and Linking Sessions and Calendar The calendar was reviewed. Two sessions are scheduled for January 12, 2010 and one in February. Mr. Holley has been in contact with Wally Rendon regarding a session with the Hispanic Business and Professionals Association. Mrs. McKenna will contact United Way to arrange a meeting. Approve Listening and Linking Session Thank You Letters The sample thank you letter was reviewed. Mrs. McKenna will talk to Dr. Shaw regarding assigning administrators to follow up with participants on concerns voiced at the sessions. A broad message from Dr. Shaw needs to be developed to prevent mixed messages and project clear communication. Review Issues Given So Far On the Linking and Listening Sessions for Follow Up Discussion included under other agenda items. OGSM Objective 2 Review and Update Additional strategies were discussed including podcasts, meeting or topic recordings, newspaper commentaries by Dr. Shaw reflected in a podcast. In addition, work needs to be done ahead of time regarding the referendum and telling the story of what is happening behind the scenes with the Board. Mr. Nielsen suggested a monthly podcast update on the referendum so that it is an ongoing item for people to refer to. This could also be done to help people understand what is happening in the

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Guiding Coalition, data warehouse, Race To The Top, etc., as well as using links to show what is was done in other districts for the same initiatives. OGSM Objective 3 Review and Update (RUSD Website and Other Items) The Journal Times “Blackboard” podcast was discussed. Mr. Holley said this could be used to highlight current District happenings. Mr. Holley reported that the District website now has a new button called Reinvesting. He reviewed the information available on the website on the Reinvesting Plan progress. The materials under the “Referendums” section is being updated including a recap of first year (2009) spending. He also talked about CAR 25 and said he has shared that the District would like to be part of their new programming. Ms. Plache reported that Parkside also wants to develop their own Listening and Linking Sessions because they liked what they saw in this initiative in the District. Set Up Next Meeting Date and Agenda Next meeting will be 4 p.m. on February 8, 2010. Agenda items will include: -Strategies for Objective 2, 3 and 4 (Stakeholder relationships) -Website Board Page Update (Inventory of what is already there) Adjourn Ms. Plache moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to adjourn at 4:36 p.m. All were in favor. Also Present: Respectfully submitted, Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Julie L. McKenna (Chair) Melvin Hargrove (Absent) Don J. Nielsen Kim Plache Gretchen L. Warner Dennis Wiser William S. Van Atta, Ex-Officio Paul Holley, Interim Communications Director

ATTACHMENT C


BOARD OF EDUCATION GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

January 25, 2010 4:30 p.m.

ASC Board Room

MINUTES Call to Order The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Governance Committee meeting of Monday, January 25, 2010, was called to order at 4:34 p.m. Approval of Governance Committee Minutes of November 2, 2009 and Notes of December 7, 2009, Meeting Without Quorum Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to recommend approval of the Governance Committee meeting minutes of November 2, 2009, and December 7, 2009. All were in favor. Review/Approve Board Candidate Orientation Booklet Ms. Plache moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to recommend approval of the Board Candidate Orientation Booklet and About Board of Education Operations Booklet. These items will go to the Board’s Receive and File Agenda for February. All were in favor. Review/Approve Coherent Governance Brochure for Public Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to recommend approval of the Coherent Governance Brochure for the public. All were in favor. Review/Approve Timing of Monitoring Report OE-11 (Discipline) Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to recommend approval of the timing for monitoring of Operational Expectations-11 (Discipline) to be May of each year. All were in favor. Review/Action Changes to 2010 Monitoring Calendar Approved in item above. Update Regarding Board Meeting Agendas and Link to Policies on the Web Consensus was that the policy references and website remain as they are for now. Update Regarding Stakeholders’ Survey on School District Choice Referral This item was tabled until the next Governance Committee agenda. Discuss/Recommend Change to Board Debriefing Process per Work Session Recommendation This was discussed during the meeting with Aspen on January 12, 2010. Debriefing questions will still be done and will be conducted after the adjournment. Approve Memo from January 12, 2010, Board Retreat and Recommend Inclusion on the Next Board Consent Agenda Ms. Plache moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to recommend approval of the January 12, 2010, Board Retreat Memo and for it to be placed on the February Consent Agenda with a change to the OE-8.1’s bullet two to read: Materials in a format user-friendly to Don Nielsen - no PDF documents and attachments in Word is preferred. All were in favor. Discuss/Recommend Language Changes to GC-4 (Officer Duties) [VP Duties as Grievance Committee Chair Rather than Negotiations Committee Chair] and OE-6 (Financial Administration) [Adding Policy language that Auditor Recommendations are Addressed and Updates are provided during the OE-6 Monitoring Process

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Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded and all were in favor, to recommend to the Board approve the GC-4 (Officers’ Roles –Vice President) and GC-5 (Board Committees – Grievance Committee) language to read: GC-4 (Officers’ Roles) The vice-president performs the duties of the president in the absence of the president and serves as chairman of all negotiations grievance meetings. If the office of the president becomes vacant for any reason, the vice-president succeeds as president. GC-5 (Board Committees) (Addendum) Committee Name MEMBERSHIP •The board’s vice-president will serve as chair of the Grievance Committee. These changes will be reviewed at the February Governance Committee meeting and sent to the Board for approval at the March Board meeting through the Consent Agenda. OE-6 (Financial Administration) Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded and all were in favor, to recommend the Board approve adding to Operational Expecatations-6 (Financial Administration): 10. The superintendent will include in the monitoring report the action plan and timeline of the auditor recommendations from the annual report. These changes will be reviewed at the February Governance Committee meeting and sent to the Board for approval at the March Board meeting through the Consent Agenda. Determine Board Budget Related to GC-10 Governance Cost The Committee reviewed the Board’s budget. Review and Recommend Approval of Revision to Board Referral Form Consensus of those present was for the revision of the Board Referral Form to go forward for approval through the Consent Agenda at the February Board meeting. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda The next meeting of the Coherent Governance Committee will be determined at a later date. Tentative agenda items will include: -Any Remaining Referral Work -Linking School Improvement plans to the monitoring reports -Review and forward to March Board meeting: Language changes to GC-4, GC-5, OE-6 Public Comments - None. Adjourn Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to adjourn. With no objections heard, the meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m. Also present: Respectfully submitted: James J. Shaw, Superintendent Melvin Hargrove (Chair) Steve Hejnal, Executive Director Human Resources and Susan F. Kutz Labor Relations Kim Plache Paul Holley, Interim Director, Communication Gretchen L. Warner (Absent) and Public Information Dennis Wiser Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant William S. Van Atta, Ex-Officio

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LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE January 21, 2010

5 p.m. MACTE Conference Room

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524 Main Street, Suite 202

MINUTES The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Legislative Committee meeting of Thursday, January 21, 2010, was called to order at 5:15 p.m. Approval of the Legislative Committee Minutes of November 2, 2009 Ms. Plache moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2009, Legislative Committee meeting. All were in favor. Meetings with Elected Officials and Other Items on OGSM Plan The OGSM Plan was reviewed. Objective 1 and 2: The legislators’ meeting will be Monday, February 22, 2010, at 5 p.m. and tentatively scheduled for the ASC Board Room. Ms. Plache will contact WASB regarding a format and relevant topics so they can be shared with legislators ahead of time. Federal issue topics will also be sought. Objective 3: The Legislative Committee would like to receive an overview of current city and municipal issues. Dr. Shaw talked about a recent meeting on the Reinvestment Plan attended by municipal leaders with Dave Hazen. It was suggested that the Reinvesting Plan could be a main focus for a meeting with municipal leaders. Additional suggestions/comments included: - Center on Committee receiving updates: local issues, concerns, inventory/status of current initiatives. - Provide an opportunity to bring outside issues and concerns to the meeting(s) as well. - Two separate meetings will be arranged, one for the City of Racine, one for the other municipalities.

Two-way dialog about agenda items supplied by the groups and school district. Work with the Communications Department to develop a letter of invitation and attachments to the Mayor and the municipal leaders for their review prior to the meeting (e.g., executive summaries of Reinvesting Plan, North Star).

Objective 3/Goal 2: Dr. Warner will contact Carol Johnson regarding the use of Wingspread. Objective 4: Dr. Warner will talk to Mr. Nielsen regarding contacting William Schalk and the Association for Equity in Funding about being part of a Racine Unified support group. Set Next Meeting Date Monday, February 15, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. Adjourn Ms. Plache moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to adjourn. All were in favor to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. Also Present: Respectfully submitted: James Shaw, Superintendent of Schools Gretchen L. Warner, Chair Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Melvin Hargrove (Absent) Pamala Handrow Don J. Nielsen (Absent) Kim Plache William S. Van Atta, Ex-Officio



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The Special Board meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin began at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 12, 2010. The Board received information from Jason Johnson, Veolia Environmental Services; Frank Jarosz, Director, Buildings and Grounds and Bob Pirk, Facilities Supervisor about recycling initiatives and options other districts are pursuing and considerations of whether these ideas may be appropriate for the Racine Unified School District. No action was taken by the Board. Respectfully submitted: Also present: Pamala Handrow Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent Melvin Hargrove (Absent) Susan F. Kutz Julie L. McKenna (Absent) Don J. Nielsen Kim Plache William S. Van Atta Gretchen L. Warner Dennis Wiser (Absent)

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A Special Board meeting of Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin was called to order at 5:32 p.m. on Monday, March 29, 2010, with the following members present: Pamala Handrow, Susan F. Kutz, Julie L. McKenna, Kim Plache, Dennis Wiser and William S. Van Atta. Absent: Gretchen L. Warner, Don J. Nielsen and Melvin Hargrove (Arrived at 5:40 p.m.). Also present: James Shaw, Superintendent; Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent; David Hazen, Chief Financial Officer; Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Human Resources and Employee Relations, and Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant.

Action Items

a. Walk Behind Floor Scrubbers Ms. Handrow moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to approve the purchase of twenty-two Clarke Boost Auto Scrubbers from Kranz and leasing of machines through All-Lines Leasing for a cost of $145,992.00 and $125.00 documentation fee for a total expenditure of $146,117.00. Ayes – 6 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta). Noes – 0. Absent – 3. (Warner, Hargrove, Nielsen).

Pastor Hargrove arrived at 5:40 p.m.

b. Technology Hardware Refresh Mrs. McKenna moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to approve the Technology Hardware Refresh proposal with Apple, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $8,409,889; approve the four year lease proposal, subject to competitive quotes, at a cost not to exceed $182,067.54 in finance charges and with annual payments not to exceed $2,147,989.20 and approve the purchase of the related services at a cost not to exceed $402,478.52, all subject to final legal review. Ayes – 7 (Handrow, Hargrove, Kutz, McKenna, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta). Noes – 0. Absent – 2. (Warner, Nielsen).

c. Textbook Adoption Ms. Plache moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to approve the textbook adoptions as presented in an amount not to exceed $1,755,363 plus shipping and subject to administrative budget review. Ayes – 7 (Handrow, Hargrove, Kutz, McKenna, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta). Noes – 0. Absent – 2. (Warner, Nielsen).

Superintendent Consent Agenda a) Research Project Request, “Elementary Teacher Perception of Classroom Academic

Engagement Time Versus Behavior Management.”

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Ms. Plache moved, Mrs. McKenna seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda. Ayes – 7 (Handrow, Hargrove, Kutz, McKenna, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta). Noes – 0. Absent – 2. (Warner, Nielsen).

Adjourn Mrs. Kutz moved, Pastor Hargrove seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m. All were in favor.

Signed: ____________________________ Gretchen L. Warner, Clerk Signed: ____________________________ James J. Shaw, Secretary






The Special Board meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin began at 5:32 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010, with the following members present: Pamala Handrow, Susan F. Kutz, Julie L. McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Kim Plache, Gretchen L. Warner, Dennis Wiser and William S. Van Atta. Absent: Melvin Hargrove. Also present: James J. Shaw, Superintendent of Schools; Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent; Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Human Resources and Labor Relations; Marie Pascoe Craig, Director, Student Services; Keri Hanstedt, Manager, Employee Relations and Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant.

The Board of Education met in open session for the sole purpose of considering a motion to adjourn to Executive Session per Wisconsin Statute for the purpose of:

1. Student Expulsions 19.85(1)(f) and 120.13(1)(c)4.d Ms. Handrow moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to adjourn to Executive Session. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Hargrove).

1. Student Expulsions 19.85(1)(f) and 120.13(1)(c)4.d Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to approve the student expulsions and suspensions as presented. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Hargrove).

Mrs. Craig left the meeting. Dr. Warner moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to adjourn the Executive Session. With no objections heard, the session adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Signed: ____________________________ Gretchen L. Warner, Clerk Signed: ____________________________ James J. Shaw, Secretary

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A Special Board meeting of Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin was called to order at 5:32 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2010, with the following members present: Pamala Handrow, Melvin Hargrove, Susan F. Kutz, Julie L. McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Kim Plache, William S. Van Atta and Dennis Wiser. Absent: Gretchen L. Warner Also present: James J. Shaw, Superintendent and Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant. Ms. Handrow moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to adjourn to Executive Session per Wisconsin Statute for the purpose of:

1. Superintendent’s Evaluation – 19.85(1)(c) Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner). The superintendent’s evaluation was discussed. No action was taken by the Board. Pastor Hargrove moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to adjourn Executive Session. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Signed: ____________________________ Gretchen L. Warner, Clerk Signed: ____________________________ James J. Shaw, Secretary

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WORK SESSION MINUTES



A Special Board meeting of Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, March 29 2010, for the purpose of a work session. The purpose of the meeting was a work session which focused on an update and discussion of the district’s Reinvesting Plan. No action was taken by the Board. Mr. Hazen conducted, and the Board discussed, an update presentation on the Reinvesting Plan. He announced that the PowerPoint presentation and related budget and referendum information can be viewed on the district’s website at: www.racine.k12.wi.us. Questions may also be posted by emailing [email protected]. The work session concluded at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Also Present; Pamala Handrow Jim Shaw, Superintendent Melvin Hargrove David Hazen, Chief Financial Officer Susan F. Kutz Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent Julie L. McKenna Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Human Don J. Nielsen (Absent) Resources and Labor Relations Kim Plache Darlene Gallup, Executive Session William S. Van Atta Gretchen L. Warner (Absent) Dennis Wiser

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MINUTES February 8, 2010 The Board of Education Audit Committee meeting of Monday, February 8, 2010, was called to order at 5 p.m. Approval of Audit Committee Minutes of December 7, 2009 Ms. Handrow moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to approve the minutes of the December 7, 2009, Audit Committee meeting. All were in favor. Monthly Financial Update and Budget Review Mr. Hazen provided information regarding the monthly financial update for January, 2010. These items will be shared with the full Board at the February 15, 2010, Board meeting. He shared information about trends and adjustments with the Committee and discussed handouts including:

- (Pages 4-1 to 4-3) General Fund, Special Education Fund, and All Governmental Funds Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes Fund Balance Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function Monthly Budgets

- (Page 4-4 & 4-5) Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year 2010 (For Period Ending – January 31, 2010) Mr. Hazen shared and the Committee discussed the following handouts which will be shared with the full Board at the February 15, 2010, Board meeting: - Pages 4-1- 4-3) All Government Funds Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes for Fund

Balance Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function - (Pages 4-4 – 4-5) Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year 2010 - (Pages 5-1 – 5-4) PPO Budget Comparison Reports, United and FiServ Run out Claims Reports and PPO Large

Claim Report - (Page 5-5) PPO Large Claim Report, 7/1/09 – 12/31/09 - (Page 5-6 – 5-7 Dental Budget Comparison Report Comparison to Budget

- (Page 5-8- 5-9) Monthly Energy Consumption & Cost Comparison

Audit Requests for Proposal Process (RFP) Mr. Hazen said the Audit Request for Proposal Process is done every three years. Mrs. Kutz said the Audit Committee will review at least the top three contenders. If there are questions, they should be sent to Mr. Hazen. Operational Expectations: OE-6 (Financial Administration) and OE-7 (Asset Protection) (OE-8 was listed in error on the agenda) The OE-6 and OE-7 Monitoring Reports now incorporate most of the recommendations for changes from the Aspen Group. These will be reviewed at the Governance Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. 2010-11 Budget Assumptions Mr. Hazen and Committee members reviewed the 2010-11 Budget Assumptions. He reviewed the anticipated deficits for next year, the following year, growth and rate of increases. These will all be presented to the full Board at the February 15, 2010, Board meeting. Adjourn Mr. Wiser moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Others Present: Respectfully submitted, Dave Hazen, Chief Financial Officer Don J. Nielsen, Chair Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Human Resources and Labor Pamala Handrow Jim Shaw, Superintendent of Schools Susan F. Kutz Frances Eulingbourgh, Board Candidate Dennis Wiser Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant William S. Van Atta, Ex Officio

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CANVASS COMMITTEE REPORT April 7, 2010 The Board of Canvassers has canvassed the returns from the General Election for the Board of Education held on April 6, 2010, and certifies that the following candidates received the number of votes indicated: Fran Eulingbough 4891 Susan F. Kutz 8885 Julie McKenna 8414 Bill Van Atta 8825 Other 106 The total number of votes cast was 31121.

Your Committee therefore determines and certifies that the following persons, having received the greatest number of votes, are declared to be elected to the Board of Education and will take office on April 26, 2010, for a term of three years: Susan F. Kutz Bill Van Atta Julie McKenna Respectfully submitted, Patricia Meyer Deputy Clerk for School Board Elections Patricia Kinzer Marsha Poulsen CANVASS COMMITTEE


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Monday, February 8, 2010 ASC Board Room

MINUTES

Call to Order The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Communications Committee meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2010. Approve Agenda Mr. Wiser moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the agenda. All were in favor. Public Comments There were no public comments made. Approval of Communications Committee Minutes of January 11, 2010 Mr. Wiser moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2010, Communication Committee meeting. All were in favor. Approval of Listening and Linking Session Minutes of January 12, 2010 Mr. Nielsen moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2010, Linking and Listening Session minutes. All were in favor. Review Listening and Linking Sessions and Calendar The calendar was reviewed and adjustments were discussed. Adjustments included: -Removed elected officials session - will be handled through the Legislative Committee -Add AAUW, L&L Session interest -remove PTA group -Republican party - Mrs. McKenna will follow up Kiwanis – Mr. Nielsen will follow up Green Party – Mrs. McKenna will follow up Administrators – Completed Hispanic Round Table– Paul Holley will contact Substitute Teachers – Mr. Wiser will follow up. Tentative date - first Monday in March Realtors, Education Committee – Ms. Plache will follow up on this Review Issues Given So Far on the Linking and Listening Sessions for Follow Up Dr. Shaw has been forwarded the issues. He will respond in writing and these will be discussed at the next meeting. Earl Christiansen’s materials which had been submitted to Mrs. McKenna were discussed. Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Mission OGSM Objective 2, 3 and 4 Review and Update The district’s website was reviewed on line. The following items were discussed:

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Vision Statement – Needs to be updated (Replace with the Policy Governance Mega Result and link to North Star and its Trajectory)

Need to review the policy on the district’s website (ever adopted?) Include website update twice a year? Investigate a person to keep the site updated Update Board Postings - Remove: Revenue Limit 2005 and Verification of Revenue Limit 2005 Public Opinion – Leave as is Put Listening and Linking Session items (minutes) under Public Opinion Discuss how long items should remain on the website

Mr. Holley will follow up on these items. Dr. Shaw said there are various items that can be shared for the website including emailing items shared with Listening and Linking Sessions attendees. It was noted that the City of Racine is hiring a new communications person for CAR 25. Mr. Holley will follow up on this information. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda Next meeting will be March 8, 2010 -Response from Dr. Shaw on L&L Session Issues (Executive Summary) -Review changes to the website Adjourn Mr. Wiser moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to adjourn at 4:53 p.m. All were in favor. Also Present: Respectfully submitted, James Shaw, Superintendent of Schools Julie L. McKenna (Chair) Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Melvin Hargrove Don J. Nielsen Kim Plache Gretchen L. Warner Dennis Wiser William S. Van Atta, Ex-Officio Paul Holley, Interim Communications Director


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Monday, March 8, 2010 ASC Board Room

4 p.m.

MINUTES The Communications Committee meeting of Monday, March 8, 2010, did not take place due to a lack of quorum. Also Present: Respectfully submitted, Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Julie L. McKenna (Chair) Melvin Hargrove Don J. Nielsen (Absent) Kim Plache Gretchen L. Warner (Absent) Dennis Wiser (Absent) William S. Van Atta, Ex-Officio Paul Holley, Interim Communications Director (Absent)

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Monday, March 22, 2010 ASC Board Room

MINUTES

Call to Order The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Communications Committee meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2010. Approve Agenda Mr. Nielsen moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to approve the agenda. All were in favor. Public Comments There were no public comments made. Approval of Communications Committee Minutes of February 8 and March 8, 2010 Ms. Plache moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to approve the minutes of the February 8 and March 8, 2010, Communication Committee meeting. All were in favor. Approval of Listening and Linking Session Minutes of February 8 and 25, and March 1, 2010 Mr. Nielsen moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to approve the minutes of the February 8 and 25, and March 1, 2010, Linking and Listening Session minutes. All were in favor. Review Listening and Linking Sessions and Calendar The calendar was reviewed. Currently, three sessions are scheduled: April 27 and 28, 2010, with the Alumni Advisory Board at 5:30 p.m. and April 28, 2010, with the AAUW at 9:30 a.m. Consensus was that a couple more sessions be scheduled in May in order to capture comments generated by the referendum. Having a session with Friends of Seniors was discussed and consideration was also given to adjusting questions to include referendum issues. Review Issues Given So Far on the Linking and Listening Sessions for Follow Up and Response to Participants A draft response letter to attendees was reviewed. - Dr. Shaw stated additional items and/or details could be added such as summer school, parent involvement,

School Improvement Plan strategies and Scorecard inclusion. - Mr. Wiser suggested including aging building details under Challenges. - Ms. Plache suggested a half-page insert be used to provide avenues for participants to request/obtain

information and ways to keep in touch with interested parties who want to assist the district. This would assist with getting the community engaged.

- Consensus of those present was to send the letters out as soon as possible - Use of an on-line survey for feedback was considered - Consider the Journal Time’s offer for a column in the newspaper for the superintendent’s use and include in it

an offer to readers to be included in the “constant contact” list

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- Dr. Shaw will meet with individuals from the session with substitute teachers to address issues administration could work on toward resolution. Mr. Nielsen offered to attend that meeting.

- Pastor Hargrove suggested using “Educate Every Student to Achieve,” as well as the North Star Vision in the Mega Result on the Board’s page on district’s website. This will go forward to the April Board Business meeting for approval

A “constant contact” list is being compiled by Mr. Holley. This can be used to continuously communicate response information. Mr. Holley will contact schools to see if school email contact lists could be incorporated as well. Ms. Plache asked that Mr. Holley provide information at the next committee meeting about the “constant contact” list (status, size, incorporation with other lists, etc.) Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Mission OGSM Objective 2, 3 and 4 Review and Update These were included in discussions above. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda The next meeting was not scheduled at this time. Tentative agenda items include: -Update on “constant contact” list -Update on the L&L Session response letter Adjourn Mr. Wiser moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to adjourn at 5:15 p.m. All were in favor. Also Present: Respectfully submitted, James Shaw, Superintendent of Schools Julie L. McKenna (Chair) Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Melvin Hargrove Don J. Nielsen Kim Plache Dennis Wiser William S. Van Atta, Ex-Officio Paul Holley, Interim Communications Director

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Board of Education COMMUNITY LISTENING AND LINKING SESSION

Democratic Party February 8, 2010

6 p.m. Union Hall

1840 Sycamore Avenue Racine, Wisconsin

SESSION PARTICIPANT RESPONSE NOTES

Present:Gene Gasiorkiewicz Kay Collins-Schulz Lisa VanKoningsveld Josh Garner Gary Smith Earl Christiansen Colin McKenna Roger Zahcarias Tom Reiherzer Marilyn Nemeth Le Broman Dwayne Olsen Ron Thomas Kerry Adamsk Carl Lassiter Randy Bryce Jeff Schultz Fran Eulingbourgh Coleen Lassiter Bob Henzl Jeff VanKonigsveld Wil Leversun Dick Ehlert Also present: Board Members, Julie L. McKenna, Susan F. Kutz, Don J. Nielsen, Gretchen L Warner, Kim Plache, Dennis Wiser, Pam Handrow and William S. Van Atta; Jim Shaw, Superintendent of Schools; Paul Holley, Interim Director, Communications; and Executive Assistant, Darlene Gallup I. Opening Comments Mrs. McKenna introduced Board members and gave a brief explanation of the objectives of the Listening

and Linking sessions including: • Schedule of upcoming Listening and Linking Sessions (available on the District’s website) • Engage members of target audiences, listen to their concerns and ideas and integrate that feedback into

the Board of Education’s deliberations and actions • Increase awareness of Board of Education activities, decisions, progress and obstacles toward improved

academic achievement • Educate audiences about the rationale behind and the benefits of the board of education deliberations

and actions • Engage audiences to speak and act in support of district activities and decisions II. Racine Unified School District (RUSD) Update: (North Star and Reinvesting in RUSD) Dr. Shaw provided a brief update on the North Star and the Reinvesting Plan. Major points discussed were:

North Star and benchmarks toward the goal for all students to be career or college ready Working with the community on measures Learning First Framework strategies for learning and closing the achievement gap Data Teams and committees working on a profile and strategies to achieve the North Star Value Added Results (a value added lens of progress gained) Reinvesting (formerly Redistricting) Plan to systematically upgrade the District’s buildings, instruction,

programs, etc. (Individuals interesting in participating in the committee should contact the office of the chief financial officer at 639-5600.)

Accomplishments of Racine Unified School District including: • Patterns of increasing poverty while maintaining the same level of achievement • Growth seen in cohort groups

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• Wadewitz Elementary School increased achievement in spite of socio economic and space difficulties

School Improvement Plans Data Warehouse and improved technology strategies Mastery in Teaching strategies and coaching Culturally sensitive pedagogy Safety and security improvements Lighted Schoolhouse Numerous partnerships including Bridges with the Racine police department

III. First Round of Questions

a) We believe our school system is poised for greater levels of achievement and we wish to leverage on those things we do well. Based on the information just outlined, what do you perceive to be the strengths of RUSD?

Amazing teachers Chiwaukee Academy held last summer for data collection Working with people outside the district The School Board coming out to the community to talk about these things The teachers who take time to work with my students Preschool program and principal at Gifford Like focusing on symptoms of poverty and the community challenge Diverse programs for students especially for older students (Walden, REAL School) Jefferson Lighthouse education and teachers

b) What do you think is the single most important issue that RUSD must address to become a school

system in which all students graduate ready for career or college? Get public behind them instead of fighting them. Get out there like you’re doing tonight Think big like the things you talked about tonight There are a lot of incorrect perceptions about Racine Unified. Look at middle school curriculum again Have to improve where kids come from and begin in Kindergarten Staffing needs to be more diverse. Kids need to see people who look like them. Quality early childhood education Technology needs to increase and improve Get parents engaged in school Push the positive and be proactive Be aware of other avenues and careers besides college Kids not taking basic requirements to get into college. Youth Options helps. Having parents involved in child’s learning beyond elementary school Make parents feel welcome in the schools Develop strategy we won’t change with every new superintendent More college prep material and courses Don’t cut music and industrial arts/technology courses Have strong administrators who are consistent and fair with students After school programs Don’t loose sight of the kids being moved out of the inner city If a program is successful in one place, put it in other places

IV. Second Round of Questions

a) Prior to today’s meeting, what did you know about the RUSD North Star?

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Just what I read in the newspaper Heard about it at union meeting Heard about it on radio Read in paper and met with Dr. Shaw Just newspaper United Way has Dr. Shaw on its board At Sister Brenda’s lunch program b) Do you believe the North Star vision will accomplish the desired goals and why or why not? Yes, if we all work together You are expecting a lot. Community needs to be behind you Depends on evidence based analysis. Hard to say unless we know how it is put in place It is a big accomplishment Depends on sticking with the plan. Doesn’t happen in just two or three years Partially, but revenue and money is an issue. RUSD is a cheap district. Yes, if the resources are there to back it up. Will be measured by community support and community education of the details Leadership and out vision. Don’t back down. Push it through. Make coalitions with the community Want to know how the building repairs are coming along Depends on the disconnect between people saying the kids are most important but not wanting to

commit money toward the education Have teacher mentors do videos to share around the district

c) Implementing the North Star Vision will require reinvesting in our schools. This could involve

building at least two additional elementary schools and making improvements at several other schools. Would you be supportive of a referendum to accomplish these things?

Yes, but we have to have the public see the connection between taxes and better education Yes, but it needs to be in pieces so the pubic accepts the parts they want Yes. In Kenosha, first referendum failed. Must do shorter pieces and refinance loans and not raise taxes. Yes. Come to the unions to help Yes, and would offer support. Don’t put all the pieces out at once though Don’t spring it on people. Put everything out there ahead of time Not sure, but public needs to be educated like your doing tonight Yes. You would get a lot of union support because it puts us back to work Yes to building new schools but it depends if they are in inner city schools and the teachers know how to

teach kids of low poverty Apply for federal money and make sure public understands it Absolutely I would support it

d. Broad-based support is needed to achieve the North Star goals and the necessary reinvestment.

How can the community help support achieving the North Star Vision? Make sure the community understands. Listening and Linking Sessions are great idea The aging population are an uphill battle for you There are plenty of people with sufficient income to assist the district Value of the homes in my area is based on the schools being desirable. Parents there are very engaged.

They understand that better schools improve the value of their home. Help the community know what the district is doing Tell people that you are working to develop a plan Do a better job of the Board meeting visuals on CAR 25 The newspaper won’t get it out there for you

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Have town hall meetings out in the community Approach our senior centers When you visit schools, put it in the newspaper Put North Star in more simple terms Advertise for what you need

V. Open Comments

Reinvesting Committee will look at options to expand where our students are. Will the North Star plan take as long as the Redistricting Plan?

VI. Closing Mrs. McKenna closed the session by thanking participants for their input and opportunity to hear their voices. The input provided at Listening and Linking sessions will be collected and reviewed and shared with the full Board. The session ended at 7:27 p.m.

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NAACP AND INNER CITY CLERGY

February 25, 2010 12:00 Noon

ASC Conference Room 2220 Northwestern Avenue

Racine, Wisconsin

SESSION PARTICIPANT RESPONSE NOTES Present:Elliot Cohen, Charlene B. Mills, Bill Thompkins, Beverly Hicks, Michael D. Shields, Keith Evans Also present: Board Members Melvin Hargrove, Dennis Wiser, Kim Plache and Julie L. McKenna; Jim Shaw, Superintendent of Schools; Paul Holley, Interim Director, Communications, and Executive Assistant, Darlene Gallup. I. Opening Comments Mrs. McKenna introduced Board members and gave a brief explanation of the objectives of the Listening and Linking

sessions including: • Schedule of upcoming Listening and Linking Sessions (available on the District’s website) • Engage members of target audiences, listen to their concerns and ideas and integrate that feedback into the Board

of Education’s deliberations and actions • Increase awareness of Board of Education activities, decisions, progress and obstacles toward improved academic

achievement • Educate audiences about the rationale behind and the benefits of the board of education deliberations and actions • Engage audiences to speak and act in support of district activities and decisions II. Racine Unified School District (RUSD) Update: (North Star and Reinvesting in RUSD) Dr. Shaw provided a brief update on the District including the North Star, partnerships with the community, the Learning

First Framework, and Reinvesting initiatives and current strategies. III. First Round of Questions

a) We believe our school system is poised for greater levels of achievement and we wish to leverage on those things we do well. Based on the information just outlined, what do you perceive to be the strengths of RUSD? Initiative of coming to the community and having them get involved Building a consortium built on educating students. Asking community for input and to help Being open to other avenues to get the work done and supporting those avenues The Learning First Framework community ownership piece is key The North Star and Framework are very well laid out. Mixing classes including special education, higher expectations This vision and direction gives us a good feeling Would like to see a technical high school, glad to hear there is going to be consideration for it

b) What do you think is the single most important issue that RUSD must address to become a school system in

which all students graduate ready for career or college? Dropout rate Truancy Finding new funding sources Look at where our children are coming from (homeless, needy) Focus on where the problems start early in school

Search additional services for needy students (meals, place to live/sleep) and be cognizant of their situations Minority arrests and confinements (be cognizant of situations) Working with community on ways to help kids in trouble Provide incentives for kids to attend school (instruments, drivers education) Address language barriers


a) Prior to today’s meeting, what did you know about the RUSD North Star? Heard about it at other meetings My pastor is Melvin Hargrove

b) Do you believe the North Star vision will accomplish the desired goals and why or why not?

It’s a start but not the only one Discussed most of this above already

c) Implementing the North Star Vision will require reinvesting in our schools. This could involve building at

least two additional elementary schools and making improvements at several other schools. Would you be supportive of a referendum to accomplish these things? Yes Only if it is named after Corrine Owens Yes, important to support the referendum

d. Broad-based support is needed to achieve the North Star goals and the necessary reinvestment. How can

the community help support achieving the North Star Vision? Most things were mentioned above Something we can all agree on together – such as this North Star that brings us together More meetings as we go along on like this one on what is working and what is not (Such as the Reinvestment

Committee which meets every two weeks) Look at administrators’ increased involvement in after school activities Identify and share the specifics of the North Star information with the students and staff Mentoring

V. Open Comments

When you have the opportunity to talk about reinvesting, be aware of your internal diversity. Look at ways to support groups, agencies and organizations that are at grass root levels. We need to overcome the cultural barriers. Make sure the entire community is represented when working with service organizations, groups and agencies. Eliminate institutional racism.

Because you invited us here today, it means you value our input but when greater decisions are made, often we are not at the table.

Teachers are the key to making all this work but everyone in the school is part of student education NAACP has opposed schools not having breakfast programs. It should be mandated. Maybe we can have Listening and Linking Sessions at your churches, organizations

VI. Closing Mrs. McKenna closed the session by thanking participants for their input and opportunity to hear their voices. The input provided at Listening and Linking sessions will be collected and reviewed and shared with the full Board. The Communications Committee will provide feedback to participants. The session ended at 1:19 p.m.

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Substitute Teachers

March 1, 2010 5 p.m.

ASC Conference Room 2220 Northwestern Avenue

Racine, Wisconsin

SESSION PARTICIPANT RESPONSE NOTES Present:Lyubor Andrews Elvira Bumpus Jamie Burch Christine Connaughton Mike Contreras Al Ellingham Kathy Ernst Laura Feider James Foley Virginia Frayer Brenda Harris Gary Heggland Dorothy Johnson Kent Kepner Kathy Kindszater Mike Lorber Norah McCue Mike Thompson Stanley Timm William Watrous Roberta Youngs Fran Eulingbourgh Also present: Board Members, Melvin Hargrove, Julie L. McKenna, Dennis Wiser, Kim Plache, Pamala Handrow, William S. Van Atta, Jim Shaw, Superintendent of Schools; Paul Holley, Interim Director, Communications; Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Human Resources and Labor Relations; Mary Jane Saldana, Employee Relations Supervisor; Keri Hanstedt, Manager, Employee Relations and Executive Assistant, Darlene Gallup I. Opening Comments Mrs. McKenna introduced Board members and gave a brief explanation of the objectives of the Listening

and Linking sessions which include: • Schedule of upcoming Listening and Linking Sessions (available on the District’s website) • Engage members of target audiences, listen to their concerns and ideas and integrate that feedback into

the Board of Education’s deliberations and actions • Increase awareness of Board of Education activities, decisions, progress and obstacles toward improved

academic achievement • Educate audiences about the rationale behind and the benefits of the board of education deliberations

and actions • Engage audiences to speak and act in support of district activities and decisions II. Racine Unified School District (RUSD) Update: (North Star and Reinvesting in RUSD) Mr. Wiser provided a brief update on the North Star and the Reinvesting Plan. Major points were:

North Star and benchmarks toward the goal for all students to be career or college ready Working with the community and staff on measures Learning First Framework strategies for learning and closing the achievement gap Reinvesting (formerly Redistricting) Plan to systematically upgrade the District’s buildings, instruction,

programs, etc. (Individuals interesting in participating in the committee should contact the office of the chief financial officer at 639-5600.)

Having schools located where our children are

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III. First Round of Questions a) We believe our school system is poised for greater levels of achievement and we wish to leverage

on those things we do well. Based on the information just outlined, what do you perceive to be the strengths of RUSD?

Stability of teaching force Staff: dedication, quality, assistance, values their substitute teachers and have good classroom

management The way administration and school board backs the teachers on equipment Quality of the staff Staff assistance Curriculum – able to follow it when teachers are out Staff’s freedom to reach individual students and resources Infusion of younger blood into the district Clerical staff does excellent job Realizing changes need to happen Staff (but some are not welcoming) Most staff members are friendly, some not. Need strong teachers Staff in general Good staff but problem – lack of standardization Teaching staff is excellent Most staff dedicated and do a quality job but need additional resources Problems with lesson plans that are left for substitutes Have had good experience with the teachers but difficult to go from school to school Principals in most cases do not assist with discipline of difficult students Not always acknowledged by the principal Every school should have a method to report out about their experience at the school

b) What do you think is the single most important issue that RUSD must address to become a school

system in which all students graduate ready for career or college? Pay attention to those kids who are at risk early and are not on track for careers All the kids need a good learning environment. Hallways are a total chaos and out of hand Kids afraid of showing intelligence because they get bullied for it Fight issues No consistent standards in the schools – what’s acceptable and what’s not Administration afraid to confront parents about what the standards are Lack of building leadership We need to work more with parents, communicate with them Peace Program at Wind Point is good. Parents, staff and administration work together to set acceptable

guidelines Kids need to be under control Parent engagement Expect respect and make it clear what is acceptable Better details for substitutes (lesson plans, information how to handle disruptive students, etc.) Classroom control Help for substitutes who are struggling with student behavior Staff development needs Rooms have phones but you don’t know who to call Need at least two new high schools – too much overcrowding True and meaningful consequences for actions Appropriate attire for students and staff

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Need parents to know they are responsible and need to be engaged Make students responsible for learning Principals need to show up in classrooms Early intervention needs Assistance in the buildings’ centers


a) Prior to today’s meeting, what did you know about the RUSD North Star? Only a few people had not heard of the North Star before b) Do you believe the North Star vision will accomplish the desired goals and why or why not? Use federal money the way it is meant to be used (Follow Through Program) Important for substitutes to have the students’ pictures, names and seating charts Students not wearing visible IDs Meet the kids (academically) where they are at

c) Implementing the North Star Vision will require reinvesting in our schools. This could involve

building at least two additional elementary schools and making improvements at several other schools. Would you be supportive of a referendum to accomplish these things?

Almost all indicated they would support building new schools but many felt they need more information

d. Broad-based support is needed to achieve the North Star goals and the necessary reinvestment. How can the community help support achieving the North Star Vision?

More parent support Mentors After school programs Community needs to spend time in classrooms to see what happens there and what is lacking Central Office staff, including clerical staff, needs to spend time in classrooms PTO can bring more attention to school problems Support school teaching staff

V. Open Comments

On North Star, what is the timeframe for targets? (Scorecard measurements and strategies were explained)

I applaud you for the North Star initiative focusing on skills needed at each grade level Why is the successful Project Talent Program not being kept? (Currently under redesign and revision) What are we doing about students who just plain refuse to learn and cooperate? (Needs to be further

discussed at a longer meeting) Hourly rate for substitute teachers – this is an issue especially at the high school level Need to have IDs for substitutes, not stick-on ones and they need to be checked.

Consideration will be given for another meeting to be scheduled to further discuss issues brought up tonight. VI. Closing Mrs. McKenna closed the session by thanking participants for their input and opportunity to hear their voices. The input provided at Listening and Linking sessions will be collected and reviewed and shared with the full Board. The session ended at 6:25 p.m.

Receive and File

Racine Unified School District

Board of Education

April 19, 2010

Support Services Agenda Item: Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Students to Staff Presenting: Marie Pascoe Craig, Director of Support Services Description: During the time period March 1 through March 31, 2010 there were 46

total reported incidents. There were 30 incidents reported at the elementary level, 5 at the middle school level, 11 at the senior high level.

During the time period March 1, through March 31, 2009, there were 53

total reported incidents. There were 38 incidents reported at the elementary level, 9 at the middle school level, and 6 at the senior high level.

Of the total number of incidents this month 67% involved special

education students. These 31 special education students represent .0081% of the total special education population. Regular education students were involved in 33% of the incidents reported. These 15 regular education students represent .0007% of the total regular education population.

The total number of incidents to date for the 2009-2010 school year is 197

(2008-2009 school year is 250).

Recommendation: Approval of the incidents report as presented. Action Taken:

Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Students to Staff2009-2010 School Year

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Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Student to Staff2009-2010 School Year

March 2010

School Date of

Incident Initials TchrSubTchr Aide Admin Secy Other Grade Spl. Ed.

Case High School 03/01/10 SJ 1 10 -Case High School 03/02/10 LG 1 9 -Case High School 03/01/10 BM 1 10 -Case High School 02/24/10 TK 1 12 CD/OHICase High School 03/04/10 TD 1 9 OI/OHICase High School 05/08/93 RT 1 10 EBDCase High School 03/09/10 CA 1 11 -Case High School 03/15/10 DE 1 11 -Case High School 03/24/10 DE 1 11 EBD/SLDCase High School 03/23/10 JH 1 11 CDSHorlick High School 03/01/10 EG 1 9 -Mack Center 03/11/10 AK 1 8 -Mack Center 03/19/10 EN 1 6 -Mack Center 03/19/10 EN 1 6 -Jerstad Middle School 03/19/10 JB 1 8 -Jerstad Middle School 03/19/10 JB 1 8 -Dr. Jones Elementary 02/25/10 DB 1 3 CDSDr. Jones Elementary 01/28/10 AP 1 K CDSDr. Jones Elementary 02/22/10 AP 1 K CDSDr. Jones Elementary 03/02/10 AP 1 K CDSDr. Jones Elementary 01/27/10 AP 1 K CDSDr. Jones Elementary 02/01/10 AP 1 K CDSDr. Jones Elementary 01/28/10 MB 1 4 CDSDr. Jones Elementary 12/21/09 MB 1 4 CDSDr. Jones Elementary 02/22/10 AP 1 2 CDSDr. Jones Elementary 02/02/10 DB 1 2 CDSFratt Elementary 03/09/10 MF 1 1 A/SLJanes Elementary 03/11/10 SG 1 2 OHIJohnson Elementary 03/18/10 KB 1 K -Julian Thomas Elementary 03/16/10 KW 1 4 OHIKnapp Elementary 03/02/10 MB 1 3 S/SLDMitchell Elementary 02/23/10 NB 1 SNK EBD/OHIMitchell Elementary 02/23/10 NB 1 SNK SLMitchell Elementary 03/01/10 JM 1 2 -North Park Elementary 03/12/10 KM 1 4 -North Park Elementary 03/26/10 SK 1 K -

Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Student to Staff2009-2010 School Year

March 2010Schulte Elementary 03/02/10 CK 1 1 EBD Schulte Elementary 03/02/10 KA 1 1 EBDSchulte Elementary 03/15/10 KA 1 2 OHISchulte Elementary 03/25/10 CK 1 3 EBDSchulte Elementary 03/25/10 CK 1 3 EBDWest Ridge Elementary 03/10/10 SW 1 5 CD Wind Point Elementary 03/18/10 DW 1 4 EBDWind Point Elementary 03/18/10 B 1 4 EBDWind Point Elementary 03/19/10 B 1 4 EBDWind Point Elementary 03/22/10 DW 1 4 EBDTotals 23 0 19 0 1 3

Superintendent Consent Agenda

Schedule of Personnel Changes


April 19, 2010

Name

Employee

Group From Assignment From FTE New Assignment To FTE Effective

NEW (Existing Authorized Position(s))

Tapp, Stacy A Director of Comm/Public Info 100% 4/12/10

DeRose, Lauren E District-Wide-Float LPN 100% 3/22/10

Iverson, Tiffany E West Ridge-Title I Schoolwide 50% 3/22/10

Winkler, Patricia E Dr. Jones-Lunchroom 27% 4/12/10

Steker, Jane T Walden III - Mathematics 100% 3/9/10

RESIGNATION(S)

Holley, Paul A Interim Director of Comm/Public Info 100% 4/30/10

Green, Xenia E Mitchell ES-Bilingual Assistant 50% 4/1/10

Glembocki, Jean T Starbuck-Grade 6 100% 6/10/10

Powell, Judith T McKinley-Music 70% 6/10/10

Rodgers, Linda T From Leave 6/10/10

TERMINATION(S)

Conner, Beth C From Leave 3/4/10

EARLY RETIREMENT(S)

Sens, Dona A ASC-Area Superintendent 100% 6/30/10

Felle, Lynn C ASC-Purchasing Secretary 100% 4/30/10

Moreno, Victor T Horlick-Bilingual English 100% 6/10/10

Svicek, Kathleen T Itinerant Occupational Therapist 100% 6/10/10

REQUEST(S) FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Foster, Nira C Park-Sub School Secretary 100% Medical 9/1/09

Wahler, Kathleen T Case-Psychologist 60% Personal 8/27/10

Employment Group Key

A=Administrator

T=Teacher

E=Educational Assistant

B=Building Services

C=Clerical Page 1

BOARD OF EDUCATION April 19, 2010

Operations AGENDA ITEM: March 2010 Financial Statements

PRESENTING: David Hazen

DESCRIPTION: Board policy OE-6.9 requires that annual and monthly financial updates be provided to the board. These statements provide the status of revenues and expenditures for the general fund and all funds combined. The statements also allow a comparison to the board approved budget.

HIGHLIGHTS: The reports for revenues show RUSD received a March special education aid payment of over $1.86 million and state High Poverty Aid of $2,403,618. In addition, over $1,507,000 in various federal Title and $892,000 in IDEA grant claim revenues were received. Other sources of revenue include $488,000 in federal food service aid. The expenses for March represent normal expenses for salaries, benefits, supplies and utilities. There was $4.4 million in principal and interest payments made on district debt. In addition, there was over $200,000 in payments and continued work related to the Case Chiller project and security improvements in various buildings in the district using referendum dollars.

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the acceptance of the monthly financial statements.

ACTION TAKEN:

2009 - 2010 Mar MTD Mar YTD

Balance Enc/Com Actual ActualBudget 2

3:48 pm

13-Apr-10

%Exp 2008 - 2009

Mar YTD

MONTHLY BUDGET

Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function

Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes Fund Balance

General Fund

Revenues by source

Property taxes 0 72,754,654 0 (19,670) 99.97 61,357,25472,774,325

Local sources 41,326 493,114 0 (772,027) 38.98 936,6381,265,141

Intermediate sources 0 22,594 0 (126,040) 15.20 28,227148,634

State sources 2,404,541 130,284,168 0 (12,448,444) 91.28 140,290,493142,732,612

Federal sources 1,677,967 10,913,355 0 (4,066,998) 72.85 1,277,43114,980,353

Other sources 0 326,321 0 (725,872) 31.01 595,4611,052,193

Total revenues 232,953,258 4,123,834 214,794,206 0 (18,159,052) 204,485,503 92.20

Expenditures by function

Instruction

Regular instruction 104,561,686 8,598,043 64,742,135 100,289 39,719,262 62.01 64,808,528

Vocational instruction 4,797,219 429,683 2,955,916 31,536 1,809,767 62.27 2,914,452

Special instruction 6,918 8,181 31,271 0 (24,353) 452.03 16,626

Other instruction 6,786,581 528,833 4,212,864 28,124 2,601,842 62.49 4,173,104

Total instruction 116,152,404 9,564,740 71,942,186 159,949 44,050,269 62.08 71,912,709

Support service

Pupil services 8,376,755 740,405 5,774,865 6,084 2,595,806 69.01 5,166,647

Libraries & instructional support 10,827,407 784,816 6,589,800 116,085 4,121,523 61.93 5,554,774

General administration 2,222,199 202,453 1,566,073 1,850 654,276 70.56 1,469,162

Building administration 10,943,976 726,493 7,827,699 21,137 3,095,140 71.72 7,664,655

Business & operations 34,711,218 3,252,661 22,922,193 1,394,893 10,394,131 70.06 21,588,378

Central services 7,909,896 708,223 4,736,305 152,700 3,020,891 61.81 4,279,732

Insurance 918,025 21,132 622,444 0 295,581 67.80 537,576

Debt payments 1,578,921 659,574 1,273,363 0 305,558 80.65 1,046,398

Other support services 216,831 371,179 525,532 0 (308,701) 242.37 187,272

Total support services 77,705,228 7,466,937 51,838,274 1,692,749 24,174,205 68.89 47,494,595

Non-Program transactions 5,385,559 451,797 1,111,116 0 4,274,443 20.63 1,008,258

Total expenditures 199,243,191 17,483,473 124,891,576 1,852,698 72,498,917 63.61 120,415,562

Excess (deficiency) of revenues over

expenditures 33,710,067 (13,359,639) 89,902,630 (1,852,698) (90,657,969) 84,069,941

Other financing sources (uses)

Transfer from other funds 224,480 0 0 0 224,480 0.00 2,709

Other financing sources 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0

Transfer to other funds (32,888,965) (11,310) 11,272 0 (32,900,237) (0.03) 0

Total other financing

sources (uses) (32,664,485) 2,709 0.00 (32,675,757) 0 11,272 (11,310)

Net change in fund balance 1,045,582 89,913,902 84,072,650

16,050,922Fund balance beginning of year 16,050,922

Fund balance end of year 17,096,504 105,964,825

2009 - 2010 Mar MTD Mar YTD

Balance Enc/Com Actual ActualBudget 2

3:45 pm

13-Apr-10

%Exp 2008 - 2009

Mar YTD

MONTHLY BUDGET

Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function

Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes Fund Balance

All Governmental Funds

Revenues by source

Property taxes 0 75,919,660 0 (19,670) 99.97 70,103,60675,939,330

Local sources 91,472 1,979,267 0 (1,700,047) 53.79 2,838,3213,679,314

Intermediate sources 0 22,594 0 (126,040) 15.20 28,227148,634

State sources 4,292,132 139,766,447 0 (15,952,852) 89.76 149,701,449155,719,299

Federal sources 3,058,509 17,760,563 0 (12,902,720) 57.92 7,836,36730,663,283

Other sources 0 326,321 0 (731,072) 30.86 592,1191,057,393

Total revenues 267,207,253 7,442,113 235,774,851 0 (31,432,403) 231,100,089 88.24

Expenditures by function

Instruction

Regular instruction 105,448,669 8,737,287 65,326,130 102,318 40,020,222 62.05 65,433,764

Vocational instruction 4,850,219 436,999 2,993,163 31,536 1,825,520 62.36 2,944,248

Special instruction 41,689,042 3,616,344 26,674,193 17,824 14,997,026 64.03 24,840,072

Other instruction 6,786,581 528,833 4,212,864 28,124 2,601,842 62.49 4,173,104

Total instruction 158,774,511 13,319,462 99,206,349 179,801 59,388,361 62.60 97,391,189

Support service

Pupil services 14,350,844 1,237,418 9,410,537 9,416 4,930,891 65.64 8,751,971

Libraries & instructional support 14,286,485 1,066,145 8,865,698 117,064 5,303,723 62.88 7,805,575

General administration 2,257,199 202,838 1,595,526 2,120 659,553 70.78 1,526,788

Building administration 10,954,875 726,616 7,833,546 21,137 3,100,192 71.70 7,686,247

Business & operations 39,257,162 3,743,594 27,921,260 1,601,291 9,734,611 75.20 30,111,923

Central services 7,954,928 709,284 4,756,967 152,700 3,045,261 61.72 4,814,404

Insurance 1,133,396 21,132 623,198 0 510,198 54.99 537,576

Debt payments 12,838,179 4,407,326 5,467,838 0 7,370,342 42.59 5,112,878

Other support services 216,831 371,501 525,532 323 (309,023) 242.52 187,272

Food service 7,194,742 1,236,565 4,369,346 10,960 2,814,435 60.88 3,235,184

Community service 347,037 53,125 340,455 593 5,990 98.27 719,626

Total support services 110,791,678 13,775,544 71,709,902 1,915,604 37,166,173 66.45 70,489,443

Non-Program transactions 5,651,908 451,797 1,166,178 0 4,485,730 20.63 1,077,633

Total expenditures 275,218,097 27,546,803 172,082,429 2,095,405 101,040,263 63.29 168,958,264

Excess (deficiency) of revenues over

expenditures(8,010,844) (20,104,690) 63,692,422 (2,095,405) (41,651,903) 62,141,825

Other financing sources (uses)

Transfer from other funds 33,046,816 0 0 0 33,046,816 0.00 2,709

Other financing sources 10,938,552 0 1,785,030 0 9,153,522 16.32 624,000

Transfer to other funds (33,120,794) (11,310) 11,272 0 (33,132,066) -0.03 (2,709)

Total other financing

sources (uses) 10,864,574 626,709 16.53 9,068,271 0 1,796,302 (11,310)

Net change in fund balance 2,853,730 65,488,724 62,768,534

22,799,072Fund balance beginning of year 22,799,072

Fund balance end of year 25,652,801 88,287,796

Please approve the following disbursements for March 1 - March 31, 2010

Beginning EndingAccount Check Number Check Number Amount

General Fund 40007 40971 3,682,279.17Payroll - Direct Deposit 97719156 97723019 4,924,729.28Payroll - Non-Direct Deposit 97793124 97795926 2,344,398.07Social Security and Medicare 800,196.98WRS 1,230,811.23

Total Disbursements 12,982,414.73

Please approve the following receipts for March 1 - March 31, 2010

Account AmountGeneral Fund 38,391,487.77

Total Receipts 38,391,487.77

Detailed reports are available for review at the School District offices in the Business Services area.All disbursements and receipts noted above are within the limitations described in Board PolicyExecutive Limitation - 6 and legally delegated to the administration through the Chief Executive Officeror his/her delegate.

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

APRIL 19, 2010 TEACHING AND LEARNING

AGENDA ITEM: Overnight Field Trips PRESENTING: Dona Sens, Area I Superintendent Bethel E. Cager, Area II Superintendent

Brian L. Colbert, Area III Superintendent DESCRIPTION: See attached database. FISCAL NOTE: See attached database. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Overnight Field trips as listed. ACTION TAKEN:

Overnight Field Trips for 4/19/10 BOE Mtg.

School Teacher Student Group Destination Dates LodgingMale Female Male Female Male Female

1 McKinley MSS. Biesada Webers Gr. 8 students East Troy, WI 4/29/10-4/30/10 Camp Timberlee 100 100 3 3 0 0

2 Case HS A. DeBaker Skills USA Wisconsin Dells, WI 4/27/10-4/28/10 Chula Vista Resort 6 2 2 0 0 1

3 Park HS L. Kempen FCCLA-FCS Co-op Wisconsin Dells, WI 4/6/10-4/9/10 Kalahari Resort 0 4 1 0 0 1

4

5

Event Multi-Gender No. of Days District Student Cost Annual

Chaperones yes/no Subs Lost Cost*

(Before fund raising) Trip

1 yes 0 0 $0.00 $90.00 yes

2 n/a 2 2 $520.00 $43.00 yes

3 yes 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 yes

4 $0.00

5 $0.00

Total: $520.00

State Competition

# of Students # of Staff # of Non-Staff

Objective/Purpose

Continue unifying the 2 8th gr. Teams with a focus on team-building and diversity.

State Competition

Racine Unified School District

Board of Education

April 19, 2010

Agenda Item: Foreign Exchange Student Program for the 2010-2011 School Year Presenting: Marie Pascoe Craig Director Support Services Description: The Foreign Exchange Student Program is requesting authorization

to place students in the Racine Unified School District. Requests have been received from the following organization and have met the requirements of the Racine Unified School District:

AFS International/Intercultural Program Fiscal Note: There is no cost to the District for these foreign exchange students. Recommendation: The Support Services Department recommends the approval of the

above applicant for the Foreign Exchange Program for the 2010-2011 school year and to place students in the Racine Unified School District.

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF SALARY SCHEDULE

2009-2010

Level Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 10 Years

1 Accountant 47,043 47,513 47,988 48,468 49,810 51,055

Applications Support Specialist

Budget and Position Support Specialist

Employment & Position Control Coordinator

Help Desk Support Coordinator

Kronos/Subfinder Support Specialist

Student Information Systems Analyst

2 Accountant 1 53,179 53,710 54,247 54,790 56,306 57,714

Lead Employment and Position Control Coordinator

Loss Control Coordinator

MAC Administrator

MAC/PC Network Specialist

Senior Applications Support Specialists/ERP Support Specialist

Supervisor of Assessment and Program Evaluation

Webmaster

3 Applications Support Specialist Lead 61,360 61,973 62,593 63,219 64,968 66,593

Benefits Supervisor

Elementary Associate Principal

Facilities Assistant Supervisor or Energy Manager

Information Systems Lead Analyst

Senior Accountant

Communications and Public Affairs Director

4 Information Systems Administrator 67,495 68,508 69,535 70,578 72,888 74,710

Employment and Position Control Coordinator Senior

Facilities Supervisor

Health Services Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor

Purchasing Supervisor

Safety & Security Director

Supervisor of Maintenance Projects

Transportation Supervisor

5 Activities Director 70,565 71,623 72,697 73,788 76,203 78,108

Special Education Supervisor

Extended Day Programs Director

5a Elementary and Middle School Assistant Principals 72,195 73,278 74,377 75,492 77,963 79,912

6 Continuing Education Assistant Director 73,632 74,737 75,858 76,995 79,515 81,503

Financial Analyst and Budget Manager

Controller

Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor

Federal, State & Locally Funded Programs Director

Library Director

Standards, Assessments and Accountability Supervisor

4 Yr Old K & Kindergarten Program Supervisor

7 Employee Relations Manager 75,114 76,240 77,384 78,545 81,115 83,143

7a Elementary Directing Principal I (<600) 80,727 81,937 83,167 84,414 87,176 89,356

High School Sub School Principal

8 Business Services Director 82,836 84,286 85,761 87,262 90,338 92,596

Facilities and Operations Director

Manager of Information Systems

Support Services Director

8a Elementary Directing Principal 2 (=> 600) 85,165 86,655 88,172 89,715 92,877 95,199

8b Middle School Directing Principal 87,141 88,666 90,217 91,796 95,032 97,408

9 95,108 96,772 98,466 100,189 103,720 106,313

Special Education Director

Standards, Assessments & Accountability Director

10 Human Resources Executive Director 97,154 99,097 101,079 103,101 106,995 109,670

Curriculum & Instruction Director

10b High School Directing Principal 97,467 99,417 101,405 103,433 107,340 110,024

11 Area Superintendent 104,312 106,398 108,526 110,697 114,878 117,750

12 Deputy Superintendent 118,098 120,460 122,869 125,327 130,061 133,313

Chief Financial Officer

Revised: 3/25/10

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF SALARY SCHEDULE

2010-2011

Level Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 510 Years Step 6#

1 Accountant 47,509 47,984 48,463 48,948 50,801 52,071

Applications Support Specialist

Budget and Position Support Specialist

Employment & Position Control Coordinator

Help Desk Support Coordinator

Kronos/Subfinder Support Specialist

Student Information Systems Analyst

2 Accountant 1 53,705 54,242 54,785 55,332 57,427 58,862

Lead Employment and Position Control Coordinator

Loss Control Coordinator

MAC Administrator

MAC/PC Network Specialist

Senior Applications Support Specialists/ERP Support Specialist

Supervisor of Assessment and Program Evaluation

Webmaster

3 Applications Support Specialist Lead 61,967 62,587 63,213 63,845 66,261 67,918

Benefits Supervisor

Elementary Associate Principal

Facilities Assistant Supervisor or Energy Manager

Information Systems Lead Analyst

Senior Accountant

Communications and Public Affairs Director

4 Information Systems Administrator 68,164 69,186 70,224 71,277 74,338 76,197

Employment and Position Control Coordinator Senior

Facilities Supervisor

Health Services Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor

Purchasing Supervisor

Safety & Security Director

Supervisor of Maintenance Projects

Transportation Supervisor

5 Activities Director 71,263 72,332 73,417 74,519 77,719 79,662

Special Education Supervisor

Extended Day Programs Director

5a Elementary and Middle School Assistant Principals 73,653 74,758 75,879 77,018 80,326 82,334

6 Continuing Education Assistant Director 74,361 75,476 76,609 77,758 81,097 83,125

Financial Analyst and Budget Manager

Controller

Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor

Federal, State & Locally Funded Programs Director

Library Director

Standards, Assessments and Accountability Supervisor

4 Yr Old K & Kindergarten Program Supervisor

7 Employee Relations Manager 75,857 76,995 78,150 79,322 82,729 84,798

7a Elementary Directing Principal I (<600) 82,357 83,593 84,847 86,119 89,818 92,064

High School Sub School Principal

8 Business Services Director 83,656 85,120 86,610 88,126 92,135 94,439

Facilities and Operations Director

Manager of Information Systems

Support Services Director

8a Elementary Directing Principal 2 (=> 600) 86,885 88,406 89,953 91,527 95,691 98,084

8b Middle School Directing Principal 88,901 90,457 92,040 93,651 97,912 100,360

9 Curriculum & Instruction Director 96,049 97,730 99,440 101,181 105,784 108,429

Special Education Director

Standards, Assessments & Accountability Director

10 Human Resources Executive Director 98,116 100,078 102,080 104,121 109,124 111,852

Curriculum & Instruction Director

10b High School Directing Principal 99,437 101,425 103,454 105,523 110,593 113,358

11 Area Superintendent 105,345 107,451 109,601 111,793 117,164 120,093

12 Deputy Superintendent 119,268 121,653 124,086 126,568 132,649 135,966

Chief Financial Officer

Revised 3/25/10

Proposed Subjectto2010‐11 Waiver

A. ConsumableMaterialsFeesPaidforFullSchoolYear:FullYearfor4YearOldKindergarten 18.00 YesFullYearfor5YearOldKindergarten 25.00 YesFullYearforGrades1‐5 30.00 Yes

B. ConsumableMaterialsFeesPaidbySemester:PerSemesterfor4YearOldKindergarten 10.00 YesPerSemesterfor5YearOldKindergarten 14.00 YesPerSemesterforGrades1‐5 17.00 Yes

C. TextbookFeesPaidforFullSchoolYear:FullYearforGrades6‐12 40.00 Yes

D. TextbookFeesPaidbySemester:PerSemesterforGrades6‐12 25.00 Yes

E. InstrumentRentalPerSemester: 30.00 Yes

F. HighSchoolAthleWcUserFee(PerSport): 60.00 Yes

Max.PerHouseholdFamily 180.00 YesMax.PerStudent 180.00 Yes

G. MiddleSchoolAthleWcUserFeePerExtramuralSport: 12.00 Yes

H. HighSchoolParkingFee: 80.00 No

I. OpWonalTransportaWon(Feessubjecttochange): 400.00* No

J. SchoolLunchPrices:ElementaryStudents 2.10MiddleSchoolStudents 2.25HighSchoolStudents 2.35Adults 3.00ReducedPricedLunch 0.40PaidBreakfast 1.10ReducedPriceBreakfast N/AAlaCarteMilkperCarton 0.35

J. Extra‐CurricularAdmissionFees(PerEvent):Adults 4.00 NoSeniorCiWzens(Age60+) 2.00 No

RacineUnifiedSchoolDistrictFeeSchedule

2010‐11

SecondaryStudents(Non‐District) 4.00 NoHighSchoolAcWvityFeePass 25.00 NoChild(Age6andunder) 2.00 No

AdmissionPasses:FamilyPass 60.00 NoAdultPass 35.00 NoSecondaryStudent N/A No

PassesallowadmissiontoeventsheldwithintheDistrict'sboundaries,arenon‐transferable,andexcludeW.I.A.A.tournaments

I. SummerSchoolFee: 15.00 Yes

AddiWonalcurriculumandcoursefeechangesforthcomingandwillbepublishedatalaterdate.

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