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Board Business Meeting Packet

November 15, 2010

Action Items

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

November 15, 2010 Case Activities Department

AGENDA ITEM: Non-Conference Basketball Competition PRESENTING: Mike Rupnow DESCRIPTION: Per WIAA rules, the following events require Board of Education

approval. Board approval is being sought on the following items:

a.) Sunday, January 9, 2011 the Case Girls Basketball team would play a top ranked Illinois high team at Case High School. The Case Girls team competed at the state level last year and has most of the same team members returning this year. Coach Willie Maryland has the team competing against many of the best teams in the southeast Wisconsin area on the 2010-11 schedule. This game would serve as excellent competition for the Case Girls.

b.) Wednesday, January 12, the Case Boys Basketball team has an opportunity to play a game at the Milwaukee Bradley Center. This game will be against Burlington, a non-conference opponent. Coach Steve Jaskulske has had prior teams play at the Bradley Center before the Bucks games. It has been an excellent experience for the students involved and great for team camaraderie.

FISCAL NOTE: The Boys' team bus will be paid from normal athletic budgeted funds.

There will be no cost for the Girls' Basketball. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the Board Approve Items a.) and b.) as requested.

ACTION TAKEN:

Board Consent Agenda

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

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

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

Racine, Wisconsin October 18, 2010

The Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin, was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2010.

2. ROLL CALL The following board members were 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 of Schools; David Hazen, Chief Financial Officer; Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Human Resources; Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent; and Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant.

3. ADOPT AGENDA Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to adopt the agenda as presented. Ayes - 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta, Kutz). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner).

4. RECOGNITIONS The following individuals were recognized: For support of Racine Unified School District students at West Ridge Elementary School through tutoring in reading, math and other areas as needed: Mary Shawl, Nan Smalley, Sandy and Phil Lyden, Kara Baylor, Holly Hess, Dennis Polak, Pat Francis and Jan Abrahamson Two high school seniors were also recognized for exemplifying the North Star Vision of being career and college ready by being named 2010 National Merit Semifinalists based on their PSAT scores. These students are Shannon Kelly, J.I. Case High School and Nicholas Sytsma, Washington Park High School.

5. BOARD MEMBER REMARKS - None

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Kaylah Cruz Herrera Spoke support of the Dream Act 1425 Lincoln Street Racine, WI 53402 Rachel Gravunder Explained the Volunteer in Service to America (VISA) program 1409 Pine Cone Racine, WI 53402 Kennia Coronado Spoke in support of the Dream Act 1832 Geneva Street Racine WI 53402 Gabriel Coronado Spoke in support of the Dream Act 1832 Geneva Street Racine WI 53402

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Al Levie Spoke in support of the Dream Act 421 William Street Racine, WI 53402 John Haumersen Spoke regarding suggestions from the Racine Taxpayers Association 8811 Foley Road including tracking student and teacher performance, tax money use, Racine, WI 53402 proposals for reducing educational costs and analysis tracking information Ken Hamilton Spoke on behalf of the Ten Men group’s concerns regarding increasing 3408 21st Street parental/guardian engagement in schools, acronym explanations, and Racine, WI 53405 increasing hiring of African American teachers and administrators

7. RESULTS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT a. Results-2 (Academic Achievement-Writing)

Mrs. McKenna moved, Pastor Hargrove seconded, to accept the Results-2 (Academic Achievement-Writing) Monitoring Report as making reasonable progress with exceptions noted including that while all groups across all tested grades increased the percentage of students who met the District Writing Proficiency score, the achievement gap was not reduced at 4th, 8th, nor 10th grades. Ayes - 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta, Kutz). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner). Mrs. McKenna moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to include a commendation that this is a great start and it is very encouraging to see some goals have moved beyond their two steps and also for this first time writing measure. Ms. Plache added that although the gap remains everyone is also moving upward and have achieved successes. Ayes - 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta, Kutz). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner).

8. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

a. North Star Dr. Shaw provided a brief presentation on the progress of the North Star, closing the achievement gap, early successes, raising expectations, School Improvement Plans, District Improvement Plan, ASC Transformation and ASC Improvement Plan. Mr. Hazen provided a brief update on recommendations for use of the $6.4 million Job Education funds including potential use in efforts toward retention of staff and sustained education and financial reform.

b. Reinvesting Update Mr. Hazen provided a brief update on the Reinvesting Plan.

9. ACTION ITEMS

a. Renewal of Emergency Line of Credit of $10,000,000 Ms. Handrow moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to renew the resolution authorizing the $10,000,000 emergency line of credit with Wells Fargo. Ayes - 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta, Kutz). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner).

b. Resolution Authorizing Temporary Borrowing in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,500,000 Pursuant to Section 67.12(8)(a)1, Wisconsin Statutes Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to adopt a resolution authorizing temporary borrowing in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 pursuant to Section 67.12(8)(a)1, Wisconsin Statutes and in particular $750,000 from Robert W. Baird & Company and $6,750,000 from Oppenheimer & Company. Ayes - 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta, Kutz). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner).

c. Apple Lease, Add-On for Technology Hardware Refresh Ms. Handrow moved, Pastor Hargrove seconded, to approve the Apple lease add-on for Technology Hardware Refresh for an amount not to exceed $193,740.12. Ayes - 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta, Kutz). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner).

d. Dream Act Resolution #2010-001 Ms. Plache moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to approve the Dream Act Resolution #001. Ayes - 7 (Handrow, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta, Kutz). Noes – 1 (Hargrove). Absent – 1 (Warner). Ms. Plache explained the numbering system that will be used for Racine Unified School District resolutions. This resolution (Dream Act) will be numbered #2010-001.

10. OPERATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

a. Operational Expectations-9 (Communicating with the Public) Mrs. McKenna moved, Pastor Hargrove seconded, to accept the Operational Expectations-9 (Communicating with the Public) Monitoring Report as being in compliance as presented. Ayes - 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta, Kutz). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner). Mrs. McKenna moved, Pastor Hargrove seconded, to commend Mrs. Tapp and her department for the amount of work and the vision for capacity building for the following year. Ayes - 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta, Kutz). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner).

b. Operational Expectations-12 (Learning Environment/Treatment of Students

Pastor Hargrove moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to postpone the Operational Expectations-12 (Learning Environment/Treatment of Students) Monitoring Report until the November Board business meeting. Ayes - 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta, Kutz). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner).

11. BOARD DEVELOPMENT - None

12. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEES a. Audit

Mr. Nielsen said the Lawson system and the budget were reviewed at the last meeting as well as discussing moving to quarterly meetings of the Audit Committee.

b. Legislative Ms. Plache said the Legislative OGSM has been completed. Plans are set to send a congratulatory letter to all elected officials that overlap with Racine Unified and holding an intergovernmental meeting. On a monthly basis, the committee will review WASB legislative updates and would like an administrator to review them as well and attend the Legislative Committee meetings.

c. Board Governance Pastor Hargrove talked about continued work on the Governance OGSM and the upcoming Aspen Group work session scheduled for October 25, 2010.

d. Communications Mrs. McKenna said a second Listening and Linking Session is scheduled for November with Hispanic groups. She reviewed responses from the session with the Racine Interfaith Coalition. In addition, Mrs. McKenna reviewed changes made by the committee to the Communications OGSM document.

e. District Wide School Improvement Council (DWSIC) Mr. Wiser reviewed the meeting held the first week in October which focused on several items including a Data Warehouse, Technology Refresh and inclusion progress updates. Considerable discussion took place at that meeting regarding issues about staff in-service needs and scheduling.

f. Guiding Coalition No report was provided except that the ASC transformation, continued work on the Teaching and Learning Framework and a comprehensive professional development plan will be worked on at the Panasonic Leadership Associate Program in November.

3. BOARD CONSENT AGENDA a. Board Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2010 b. Special Board Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2010 c. Executive Session Minutes of September 20 and 27 and October 4, 2010 d. Revised Board Work Session Minutes of August 23 (2 meetings) (Attachments A and B) e. Audit Committee Minutes of August 9, 2010 (Attachment C) f. Communication Committee Minutes of September 13, 2010 (Attachment D) g. Governance Committee Minutes of September 8, 2010 (Attachment E) h. Legislative Committee Minutes of August 9 and September 16, 2010 (Attachments F and G) i. Negotiating Committee Minutes of September 20, 2010 (Attachment H) j. Early Admission to Kindergarten k. Administrative Regulation 2000

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

14. RECEIVE AND FILE a. Incidents by Students to Staff for September 2010 b. Communication Committee Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM) c. Legislative Committee Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM)

With no objection heard, the Receive and File items 14(a-c) were accepted.

15. SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA a. Personnel Changes b. Monthly Financial Statement for September 2010 c. Overnight Field Trips d. Youth Options Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to approve the Superintendent Consent items 13(a-d). Ayes - 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser, Van Atta, Kutz). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner).

16. REFERRALS - None

17. ADJOURNMENT

Pastor Hargrove moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to adjourn. With no objections heard, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

BOARD DEBRIEFING OF THIS EVENING’S MEETING - None

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

ATTACHMENT A



Revised WORK SESSION MINUTES


Racine, Wisconsin August 23, 2010

A Special Board meeting of Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin was called to order at 5:01 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2010, for the purpose of a work session. The work session focused on the presentation of the feasibility study regarding the acquisition of the so called “Surgitek Campus” for use as an RUSD Administrative Services Center. No action was taken by the Board. The work session concluded at 6:15 p.m. Also Present: Respectfully submitted: Dave Hazen, Chief Financial Officer Pamala Handrow Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Human Resources Melvin Hargrove Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Susan F. Kutz (Absent) Julie L. McKenna Don J. Nielsen Kim Plache (Absent) William S. Van Atta Gretchen L. Warner (Absent) Dennis Wiser

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Revised WORK SESSION MINUTES


Racine, Wisconsin August 23, 2010

A Special Board meeting of Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin was called to order at 6:32 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2010, for the purpose of a work session. The work session focused on a tour of the so called “Surgitek Campus” at 3221 Mt. Pleasant Street, Racine, Wisconsin, related to the feasibility study on acquisition of the campus for use as an RUSD Administrative Services Center. No action was taken by the Board. The work session concluded at 7:06 p.m. Also Present: Respectfully submitted: Jim Shaw, Superintendent Pamala Handrow Dave Hazen, Chief Financial Officer Melvin Hargrove Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent Susan F. Kutz (Absent) Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Julie L. McKenna Don J. Nielsen Kim Plache (Absent) William S. Van Atta Gretchen L. Warner (Absent) Dennis Wiser

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BOARD OF EDUCATION AUDIT COMMITTEE

MINUTES August 9, 2010 The Board of Education Audit Committee meeting of Monday, August 9, 2010, was called to order at 6 p.m. Approval of Audit Committee Minutes of May 10, 2010 Ms. Handrow moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2010, Audit Committee meeting. All were in favor. Ms. Handrow moved and with no objection heard, the agenda was approved. Monthly Financial Update Mr. Hazen provided information regarding the monthly financial update. These items will be shared with the full Board at the August 16, 2010, Board meeting. Information about trends and adjustments were shared with the Committee and handouts discussed included:

- 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

- All Government Funds Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes for Fund Balance Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function

- Balance Sheets for Fiscal Year 2010, Period Ending June 30, 2010 - Medical and Prescription Drug Monthly Paid Claims - PPO Budget Comparison Reports - PPO Large Claim Report - Dental Budget Comparison Report Comparison to Budget - Monthly Energy Consumption & Cost Comparison Report - Food Service Report

2009-10 Audit Update Mr. Hazen said the auditors will return in a couple weeks to continue finalizing the 2009-2010 audit. 2010-11 Budget Mr. Hazen said the 2010-2011 public hearing will take place on Monday, August 16, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. prior to the Board Business meeting. Adjourn Ms. Handrow moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to adjourn. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Others Present: Respectfully submitted, Jim Shaw, Superintendent of Schools Don J. Nielsen, Chair (Absent) David Hazen, Chief Financial Officer Pamala Handrow Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Susan F. Kutz Dennis Wiser William S. Van Atta, Ex Officio

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

BOARD OF EDUCATION

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Monday, September 13, 2010 ASC Board Room

MINUTES

Call to Order The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Communications Committee meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 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 the August 2, 2010, Communications Committee Meeting Mr. Wiser moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2010, Communications Committee meeting. All were in favor. Discuss Listening and Linking Questions and Groups for Possible Approval Stacey Tapp provided an overview of the draft questions. Communication of information the public needs in order to feel comfortable with the questions and in the future was discussed. Listening and Linking (L&L) Session target groups were discussed. The following groups were listed as suggested targets for sessions: Hispanic groups, AAUW, Life Long Learners at Parkside, Racine Interfaith Coalition, retired teachers, Key Communicators and Kiwanis. Ms. Plache arrived at 4:29 p.m. Additional discussion took place regarding setting a timeline. The first 3 months of 2011 should be targeted for a good number of sessions. Consensus was that there needs to be discussion with the full board on priorities of the questions, vote on the referendum, phases of the referendum, referendum committee establishment and duties of the referendum committee overlap with the Communications Committee. Mrs. McKenna will bring this forward to the Board. Consensus of those present was that an L&L session be scheduled for the end of September or early October. Review School Year 2010-2011 Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM) Document The OGSM document will be reviewed at the next Communication Committee meeting. District Communications Update Dr. Shaw commended Mrs. Tapp on the work she is doing with Key Communicators group. Mrs. Tapp said she is working on refocusing the Key Communicators and building the group into a better representative group. Dr. Shaw updated the Committee on the upcoming State of The District address.

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Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda The next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 5 at 4:30 p.m. The agenda items will remain the same. Adjourn Mr. Wiser moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to adjourn at 4:40 p.m. All were in favor. Also Present: Respectfully submitted, Jim Shaw, Superintendent Julie L. McKenna, Chair Stacey Tapp, Director, Communications Melvin Hargrove (Absent) Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Don J. Nielsen Kim Plache (Arrived at 4:29 p.m.) Dennis Wiser William S. Van Atta, Ex-Officio

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BOARD OF EDUCATION GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

September 8, 2010 4:30 p.m.

ASC Board Room

MINUTES Call to Order The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Governance Committee meeting of Wednesday, September 8, 2010, was called to order at 4:33 p.m. Approval of Governance Committee Minutes of the August 3, 2010 and Revised Minutes of the February 2, 2010 Meetings Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to recommend the Board approve the Governance Committee meeting minutes of August 3, 2010, and revised minutes of February 2, 2010. All were in favor. Update of the Governance Committee Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM) The OGSM document was reviewed. Mrs. Kutz will draft an updated version to bring back to this committee to be recommended for approval by the Board. Additional comments/discussion for the OGSM: -Stacy Tapp to review the Coherent Governance Policy brochure for use with the public -Include a review of the GCs and B/SRs -Include working on a review of Board meeting debriefings Develop Language for Addition of the Kindergarten Benchmark to the Results-2 (Reading) Policy Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded to recommend the Board approve adding to Governance Policy, Results-2 (Reading): “Kindergarten Benchmark: At or above the MAP National Norm 1s grade fall score.” All were in favor. Review of OE-6 (#3 and #4) Language and Administrative Regulations (3294, 3310, 3313, 3322, 3330, 3331) The Committee reviewed Coherent Governance Policy OE-6 and Administrative Regulations (3294, 3310, 3313, 3322, 3330, 3331) to address language adjustments for sole source providers, informal bidding process and sealed bids (RFIs and RFPs). Discussion followed regarding whether there is need for policy to specify the information in RFIs and RFPs be disclosed at a certain time in the bidding process prior to Board vote or just that administration provide that information ahead of time to the Board as an information update item prior to vote. Mrs. Kutz moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to recommend the Board adopt the following language for Operational Expectations – 6. 3 and Operational Expectations - 6.4: Contracts and purchases made through official State contracts, joint purchase agreements with other governmental entities or consortia, and those awarded to sole source providers based on Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Information (RFI), are excluded from provisions of this section. Ayes - 3 (Hargrove, Kutz, Plache). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner). Abstain - 1 (Wiser). Develop Language Recommendation for New Administrative Regulations and/or Amendments to Ensure Transparency

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The Governance Committee’s discussed the language in Administrative Regulation 2000 which is currently up for public review and comment. Mr. Hejnal was asked to relay the Governance Committee’s comments regarding this policy including:

• Section 3(a): Remove “School Board or the” • Section 3(g): The proposal or modification will then be submitted to the Board of

Education for its review and approval as part of Superintendent’s Report and/or Board of Education Superintendent’s Consent agenda.

• Section 3(h): Change “approval” to “review B/SR-4(3) will remain the same with no language changes. Consideration and Recommendation: Referral #16-10 (Communication of Transportation Changes to the Board) Referral #16-10 was discussed after having been referred by the Board to this committee for recommendation. The purpose of this referral was to make sure the Board is informed in advance of transportation changes so that they are prepared to talk with the public when there are concerns and complaints regarding transportation issues. Consideration was given to adding as #14 to Operational Expectations-8 (Communicating with the Board): Inform the Board of any new or modified rules, policies, or practices for transportation no later than 60 days prior to implementation. Discussion followed regarding whether OE-8’s opening statement, OE-8(2) and a verbal directive to administration are sufficient to ensure the Board would receive information in enough of a timely manner to be able to knowledgeably talk to the public. Mr. Wiser moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to move this discussion forward to the Board floor for discussion at its next meeting. All were in favor. Discuss Timing – Next Board Work Session with Aspen Consensus was to arrange a work session at the end of October with the Aspen Group. Pastor Hargrove will contact the Aspen Group. Included in that session will be: -Review of the B/SRs -Sup’s Evaluation Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda October 4, 2010, will be the next Governance Committee meeting at 4:30 p.m. Public Comments - None Adjourn Mr. Wiser moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to adjourn. With no objections heard, the meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m. Also present: Respectfully submitted: Dave Hazen, Chief Financial Officer Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Human Resources Melvin Hargrove (Chair) Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Susan F. Kutz Kim Plache Gretchen L. Warner (Absent) Dennis Wiser William S. Van Atta, Ex-Officio

ATTACHMENT F


LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE August 9, 2010

4:30 p.m. ASC Board Room

MINUTES

The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Legislative Committee meeting of Monday, August 9, 2010, was called to order at 4:42 p.m. Approval of the Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2010 Ms. Plache moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2010, Committee meeting. All were in favor. Review Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM) The OGSM document was reviewed. Consensus was to: - Add: Regularly review the WASB updates - Discuss with the Board president moving the WASB representative position or the duties of that representative to

this committee - Objective 1: Review state legislative members’ calendars regarding meetings with them at their offices in

Madison in March, 2011; Combine Goal 1 and 2 in Objective 1; talk with WASB’s representative on structure and questions prior to the March, 2001 meeting in Madison

- Objective 2: Review and share RUSD views with federal legislators via resolutions or a letter and invite legislators or representatives to RUSD if and when appropriate (Ongoing)

- Objective 3: Remove Work session - Objective 3: Conduct twice a year meetings with local officials (Municipal Trustees, City Council, County Board,

District Attorneys and Judges) (Spring and Fall) - Objective 3: Let local officials know we are willing to attend their meetings as well (and/or to conduct L&L

Session(s) at their site) - Objective 4: Remove from document. Dr. Warner will update the OGSM and draft an invite letter for the local officials for Objective 3. Discuss Recommendation on the Dream Act The Dream Act was discussed. Consensus was that the Act should be brought to the Board for vote but that additional questions still need to be reviewed. Comments included:

- Our support of the Act does not have any financial ramifications for RUSD - Our support sends a message to the legislators saying we think it should be passed - Consensus was that a date certain be picked at the next meeting to have the Board vote and give committee

members time between now and then to be prepared to write a resolution for vote. Set Next Meeting Date The next Legislative Committee meeting will be on Monday, August 16 at 4:30 p.m. Tentative agenda items will include: -Approve minutes of August 9, 2010 Committee Meeting -Review of OGSM updates -Draft resolution on Dream Act (For September 20 Board Business Meeting)

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Adjourn Pastor Hargrove moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to adjourn. All were in favor to adjourn at 5:20 p.m. Also Present: Respectfully submitted: James Shaw, Superintendent of Schools Gretchen L. Warner, Chair Steve Hejnal, Executive Director Human Resources Melvin Hargrove Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Pamala Handrow Don J. Nielsen (Absent) Kim Plache William S. Van Atta, Ex-Officio Legislative Committee

ATTACHMENT G


LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE September 16, 2010

5 p.m. MACTE Conference Room

524 Main Street Monument Square, Suite 202

MINUTES

The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Legislative Committee meeting of Thursday, September 16, 2010, was called to order at 5:06 p.m. Approval of the Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2010 Ms. Handrow moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2010, Committee meeting. All were in favor. Review Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM) The OGSM document was reviewed. Dr. Warner will revise the draft document. The Committee will need to vote at it October 12 meeting on the final version of the draft OGSM before recommending approval at the October 18 Board meeting. Changes included: Objective 1 -Schedule Sheri Krause (WASB) meeting at the end of January/beginning of February - ID issues and develop questions - By end of February. -Complete planning by end of February -Next meeting with Legislators should be after the elections (end of Jan. beginning of Feb.) -Add Review of Current WASB Legislative Updates (as ongoing) at each Legislative Committee meeting Objective 2 - Obtain letter from Sheri Krause - Determine the Federal issues (with input from Sheri Krause) - Invite legislators and/or staff at end of February (send out invitations (as a congratulatory letter from Van Atta

to newly elected legislators) after elections – by end of November (send immediately after the elections) Objective 3 -Conduct before the local spring elections in March (after February primary) so they have issues with them during campaigns and public contact -In fall, focus on referendum (November, 2010; after mid November because of LAP – November 10-13, 2010) -Wingspread reception – save until end of school year (May instead of March) -After elections, begin asking local legislators for RUSD to attend their meetings in January. Discuss Drafting Resolution on the Dream Act The Dream Act was discussed. Dr. Warner said the Senate is still working on the Act. Data and information on local district impact has still not been provided (It is unsure how Milwaukee came up with the number 2025 for students of immigrant status.). Mr. Hazen will investigate this number. Approval by the Board would only mean supporting the Act but not implementing anything. A recommendation would not be sent to the Board until its October meeting. A recommendation would have to be voted on by this Committee before the Wednesday before the October Board meeting. This will be included on this committee’s next meeting agenda. Set Next Meeting Date The next Legislative Committee meeting will be on October 12, 2010, at 5:30 p.m., ASC Board Room Agenda Items Will Include: -Dream Act Recommendation -Final OGSM Document Approval Adjourn Ms. Plache moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to adjourn. All were in favor to adjourn at 5:46 p.m.

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Also Present: Respectfully submitted: Dave Hazen, Chief Financial Officer 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 Legislative Committee

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BOARD OF EDUCATION NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE

Monday, September 20, 2010 The Negotiating Committee met during the 5:30 p.m. Board of Education Executive Session to review recent negotiation progress and discussions. Staff Present: Respectfully submitted, Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent Susan F. Kutz Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Pamala Handrow Human Resources Melvin Hargrove Jim Shaw, Superintendent Julie L. McKenna Dave Hazen, Chief Financial Officer Don J. Nielsen Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Kim Plache William S. Van Atta Gretchen L. Warner Dennis Wiser NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE

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REVISED RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT




A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin began at 5:16 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2010, with the following members present: Pamala Handrow, Melvin Hargrove, Susan F. Kutz, Julie L. McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Kim Plache and Dennis Wiser. Absent: William S. Van Atta and Gretchen L. Warner. Also present: James J. Shaw, Superintendent of Schools; Gib Berthelsen, Legal Counsel; Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Human Resources; Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent; David Hazen, Chief Financial Officer; 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, 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of considering the possible sale of district real property. Ms. Handrow moved, Pastor Hargrove seconded, to adjourn to Executive Session. Ayes – 7 (Handrow, Hargrove, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 2 (Warner and Van Atta). The sale of district real property was discussed. No action was taken by the Board. Ms. Handrow moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to adjourn the Executive Session at 5:28 p.m. All were in favor. Signed: ____________________________ Gretchen L. Warner, Clerk Signed: ____________________________ James J. Shaw, Secretary

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A Special Board meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin began at 6:01 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2010, with the following members present: Pamala Handrow, Melvin Hargrove, Susan F. Kutz, Julie L. McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Kim Plache, Dennis Wiser and William S. Van Atta. Absent: Gretchen L. Warner. Also present: James J. Shaw, Superintendent of Schools; David Hazen, Chief Financial Officer; Marie Craig, Director, Student Services; Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent (Arrived at 6:19); 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, 19.85(1)(f) and 120.13(1)(c)4.d for the purpose of student expulsions. Ms. Handrow moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to adjourn to Executive Session. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 1 (Warner). Mr. Harris arrived at 6:19 p.m. during the expulsions discussion.

1. Student Expulsions Mrs. McKenna moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to accept the student expulsions as presented except for #54560 which will be reviewed by Dr. Craig. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent - 1 (Warner). Mrs. Kutz moved, Pastor Hargrove seconded, to accept the student suspensions as presented. Ayes – 8 (Handrow, Hargrove, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Plache, Van Atta, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent - 1 (Warner).

Ms. Plache moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to adjourn the Executive Session at 6:29 p.m. All were in favor. Signed: ____________________________ Gretchen L. Warner, Clerk Signed: ____________________________ James J. Shaw, Secretary

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A Special Board meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin was called to order at 9:12 a.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010.

2. ROLL CALL The following Board members were present: Pamala Handrow, Susan F. Kutz, Julie L. McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Dennis Wiser and William S. Van Atta. Absent: Melvin Hargrove, Kim Plache, Gretchen L. Warner (arrived at 12:17 p.m.). Also present: Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant.

3. WORK SESSION WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE ASPEN GROUP REGARDING COHERENT GOVERNANCE

a. Debriefing and Feedback from Observation of the October 18, 2010 Board Meeting The Aspen Group, International, and board members provided input and feedback regarding the

board business meetings. Suggestions and comments included: o Monitoring process is getting better and better o North Star update by Dr. Shaw was very good o Much more efficient in the business meeting. However, need to do better at providing

information to the public on monitoring reports. They do not understand what it is about if they watch it on television. You are missing an opportunity to link with the public

o The presenting party needs to do a beginning executive summary of the monitoring report.

o Still need to find a way to display the policies during the meeting o Consider televising the work session on monitoring reports. However, the administrators

may be intimidated by this o If the public really has an interest in the monitoring reports, they will research it ahead of

time o If we had better technology, we could have a crawler on the TV screen to show were to

look for information such as web links o Exceptions and high points should be included in the executive summary presentation of

the monitoring reports o The agenda construction is great, good visuals at the meeting and good context of each

agenda item provided by Mr. Van Atta o Results-2 (Academic Achievement-Writing): Don’t separate Results from the North Star.

That performance data should be under the Results focus. o Action items were done very efficiently o There should not be any confusion about the Board owning Results. o The public needs to know the Board is not separate from the North Star o You were correct in pulling OE-12 from the agenda

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o Board Consent Agenda, Superintendent Agenda and Receive and File. Why are the two consent agendas separated by Receive and File? Put the consent agendas next to each other on the agenda.

o If you want to pull something from a consent agenda, it should be stated during the adoption of the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Offer the option when the consent agenda comes forward, but the Board should be aware that once approved, the agenda should remain intact. This includes any other change of items on the agenda.

o Student recognitions: the rest of the Board is not engaged in the process. Consider having all Board members stand up during the ceremony

o It is awkward when we do not know who is going to come and get an award. Names are called but they are not present. Maybe separate this whole thing from the regular meetings – perhaps a recognition night

o Board members should have the superintendent’s report in advance The Board and Aspen Group also discussed: Materials being received by the Board in a timely manner. Monitoring Reports process, writing and continued improvement b. Open Discussion on Board Member Concerns Related to Coherent Governance Policies Discussion points in this section of the work session focused on the parent complaint process

clarity, and tie-in to policies. Open Referrals Discussion: Board members and Aspen discussed the Policy, Governance Culture-2E (Referral Process).

Changes to policy and process were suggested to make sure referrals are completed in a timely manner.

c. Discussion and Development of the Guideline for the Superintendent’s Evaluation The structure of the superintendent’s evaluation was discussed. Included in the discussion were

points on: Ø The importance of the Monitoring Reports Ø Monitoring Report tie-in to Results and academic achievement Ø Forging a strong Board team and administrative team linked by the superintendent Ø Need for superintendent to view the Board and Coherent Governance as the same Ø Guiding Coalition and Panasonic Foundation input and reorganization work Ø Parameters for discussion with superintendent on Governance direction and thrust Ø The importance of an administrative understanding of what Governance is and is doing

(Gretchen Warner arrived at 12:17 p.m.) d. Review and Monitoring of the Coherent Governance Board/Superintendent Relations (B/SR)

Policies The Coherent Governance Board/Superintendent Relations (B/SR) policies 1 through 5 were discussed. Several non-compliance items were discussed and determined to need either clarification, additional follow up or referrals.

e. Discussion on Board Meeting Debriefing Questions The debriefing of board meetings was discussed. Suggestions made to make the process more

efficient and better provide feedback included rotating the debriefing facilitators and discussing the feedback with the superintendent at quarterly meetings.

4. ADJOURN TO EXECTIVE SESSION

PER WISCONSIN STATUTE 19.85(1)(c) TO DISCUSS SUPERINTENDENT’S EVALUATION

Dr. Warner moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to adjourn to Executive Session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to discuss superintendent’s evaluation. Ayes – 7 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 2 (Plache, Hargrove). The superintendent’s evaluation was discussed. No action was taken by the board. Ms. Handrow moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 3:31 p.m. All were in favor. Signed: ____________________________ Gretchen L. Warner, Clerk Signed: ____________________________ James J. Shaw, Secretary






A Special Board meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin was called to order at 5:34 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2010.

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

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None

4. BOARD DEVELOPMENT a. Presentation of Original 2010-11 Budget David Hazen, Chief Financial Officer, and Mark, Duff, Budget Manager, presented the Original

2010-11 Budget.

5. ACTION ITEMS a. Resolution following the authorization of the borrowing of not to exceed $5,950,000; and

providing for the issuance and sale of general obligation promissory notes therefor now authorizing the award and sale of $5,950,000 general obligation promissory notes

Mrs. Kutz moved, Dr. Warner seconded, to approve the resolution following the authorizing the borrowing of not to exceed $5,950,000; and providing for the issuance and sale of general obligation promissory notes therefor now authorizing the award and sale of $5,950,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes. The purchaser is Robert W. Baird and the interest rate is 1%. Ayes – 5 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Van Atta, Warner). Noes – 2 (Nielsen, Wiser). Absent – 2 (Hargrove, Plache).

b. Approval of 2010-11 Original Budget

Dr. Warner moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the 2010-2011 Alternative Budget. Ayes – 7 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 2 (Hargrove, Plache).

c. Be it resolved by the School Board of the Racine Unified School District that an amount of $79,998,608 be levied on all property, real and personal, within the bounds of the Racine Unified School District, for the purpose of operating the school district, including but not limited to, maintaining buildings and sites, operating and maintaining transportation vehicles, discharge of debts and liabilities, repay bond indebtedness, and operate a recreation program. This levy contains $74,992,779 general operations; $1,189,911 non referendum debt; $0

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capital expansion; $3,289,105 referendum debt; $495,000 community service fund and $31,813 prior year levy chargeback

Mrs. Kutz moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the resolution by the School Board of the Racine Unified School District that an amount of $78,110,338 be levied on all property, real and personal, within the bounds of the Racine Unified School District, for the purpose of operating the school district, including but not limited to, maintaining buildings and sites, operating and maintaining transportation vehicles, discharge of debts and liabilities, repay bond indebtedness, and operate a recreation program. This levy contains $74,399,509 general operations; $1,189,911 non referendum debt; $0 capital expansion; $2,489,105 referendum debt; $0 community service fund and $31,813 prior year levy chargeback. Ayes – 7 (Handrow, Kutz, McKenna, Nielsen, Van Atta, Warner, Wiser). Noes – 0. Absent – 2 (Hargrove, Plache).

5. ADJOURN

Ms. Handrow moved, Mrs. Kutz seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 p.m. All were in favor. Signed: ____________________________ Gretchen L. Warner, Clerk Signed: ____________________________ James J. Shaw, Secretary





Racine, Wisconsin November 1, 2010

A Special Board meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin was called to order at 5:32 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2010. The purpose of the meeting was a work session. The subjects of the session were:

1. Present and discuss the specifics of the reinvestment plan 2. Ensure the referendum related contracts address the hiring of local artisans and minority

contractors No action was taken by the Board. 1. Present and discuss the specifics of the Reinvestment Plan

Frank Jarosz, Director, Buildings and Grounds, and the Peter Scherrer Group provided an overview of the Reinvestment Plan specifics. Several handouts were provided including:

- Elementary School Enrollment and Regular Room Plans - Facilities Budget Report to Board of Education Phase I, November 11, 2010 Update - Reinvesting in Racine Unified Schools, Phase I - Project Binder, Reinvesting in Racine Unified Schools, Phase I - Subcontracting Approach and Goals for Racine Unified School District Reinvestment,

September 13, 2010 (Mr. Nielsen arrived at 5:40 p.m. during the first major discussion point below and Dr. Warner arrived at 5:55 p.m. during the discussion on the Knapp and Red Apple building replacements.) Major discussion points included: - Phase I (elementary schools) - Current building capacities - Choice, boundaries, alternative boundaries and decreased student displacement efforts - Programs and services locations - Explanation of tier schools (one, two, three and four) - Right Size Classes and Schools (Class size and projected growth patterns) - School remodel by school - Energy efficiency plans (e.g., geothermal, solar, off-grid school potentials, etc.)

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- Cost affects: New school support staff, junior high schools, Gateway Technical High School

- Expanding career curriculum opportunities - Explanation of process the facilities committee used to assess and target school buildings

and develop budget projections - Phase I Plan and Budget review by the Scherrer Group - Potential Changes and the Redistricting Commission

2. Ensure the referendum related contracts address the hiring of local artisans and

minority contractors

Mr. Jarosz reviewed the work of the subcommittee which looked at the subcontracting approach and goals for Racine Unified School District Reinvestment and efforts to include hiring within the local community through use of bidding, contracts and the Coin Initiative Goals. Additional discussion included: - The need for adjustment to Operational Expectations policy language or to specify in the

referendum language - The need to specify the hire of local contractors, subcontractors and workers - Next steps (discussions with attorney, timing of steering committee recommendations) - The need for increased understanding through expansion of discussion on the Plan’s logic

for selections in this plan (Consider a work session on November 15 before the Board Business meeting for further discussion with Dave Hazen.)

- Peter Scherrer Group will provide a draft timeline for the construction project The session concluded at 7:19 p.m.

Also Present: Respectfully submitted: Jim Shaw, Superintendent Gretchen L. Warner (Arrived at 5:55 p.m.) Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent Pamala Handrow Steve Hejnal, Executive Director, Human Resources Melvin Hargrove Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Susan F. Kutz Julie L. McKenna Don J. Nielsen (Arrived at 5:40 p.m.) Kim Plache William S. Van Atta Dennis Wiser


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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 5, 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 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 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 the September 13, 2010, Communications Committee Meeting Mr. Wiser moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2010, Communications Committee meeting. All were in favor. Review Listening and Linking Calendar and Programs Including Introduction and Questions Mrs. McKenna reviewed the upcoming L&L Session scheduled with the Racine Interfaith Coalition on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Consideration was given on ways to connect with the larger group of members involved in the Coalition. Additional discussion on L&L included:

• Mrs. McKenna said Mr. Hazen will address the AAUW instead of having an L&L Session because the last session with them was not long ago.

• Mrs. McKenna said Maria Moralez has suggested all of the Hispanic groups be invited to attend just one L&L Session. She suggested October 12 but this may be too near. Another consideration would be November 12 or 19 and she would like to have it off site. It was recommended Mrs. McKenna ask for dates other than Fridays. Mrs. McKenna will follow up with Mrs. Moralez.

• Consideration will be given to having a session with active District teachers and District secretaries through the Union leaders. Mrs. McKenna will send a letter to all Unions.

• Consider having sessions at senior living facilities. Mr. Nielsen will contact Jim Rasmussen. Also consider (Atrium, St. Monica’s, Graceland, the center at Four Mile and Douglas, etc.)

• Consider having one with the Transition students and staff (Mr. Nielsen will follow up) • Having only one L&L in December sometime during first two weeks

Review School Year 2010-2011 Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM) Document and Possible Approval for Board Consideration The OGSM document was reviewed for updates and revisions. Some adjustment recommendations and suggestions included: -CAR 25 partnering. Mrs. Tapp will follow up -Mr. Wiser will find out if the City would consider -There needs to be consideration to the TV equipment, editing and presentations of Board meetings -Mrs. Tapp’s assistant will begin working on updating the District’s website as one priority -Mrs. Tapp said approximately 3,000 people have opted in to receive District updates via email -Forms should be made available at L&L sessions for those people who want to opt in to the update service -Newsletters need to be sent out to additional people (electronic version for households in an abbreviated form by January) -Increase the contact database

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-Consider having a business support coupon included in the newsletter (Pizza Hut, Culvers, etc.) Mr. Wiser moved, Ms. Plache seconded, to have Mrs. McKenna prepare and present the OGSM document for Receive and File at the October 18, 2010, meeting. All were in favor. District Communications Update Stacy Tapp introduced her new assistant, Jane Vollbrecht. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda Not discussed. Adjourn Ms. Plache moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to adjourn at 5:20 p.m. All were in favor. Also Present: Respectfully submitted, Jim Shaw, Superintendent Julie L. McKenna, Chair Stacey Tapp, Director, Communications Melvin Hargrove (Absent) Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Don J. Nielsen Kim Plache Dennis Wiser William S. Van Atta, Ex-Officio


LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE October 12, 2010; 5:30 p.m.

ASC Conference Room 2220 Northwestern Avenue

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The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Legislative Committee meeting of Tuesday, October 12, 2010, was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Public Comments Several students addressed the subcommittee regarding the Dream Act Resolution. Their comments included thanking the Board for supporting the Dream Act and suggested recommendations including sending the resolution to all elected officials and President Obama. Approval of the Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2010 Ms. Handrow moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2010, Committee meeting. All were in favor. Review of Any Current Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB Legislation) Updates Ms. Plache moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded to move this item to the end of the agenda. All were in favor. Consensus of those present was that administration be present to provide input on the reviews of legislative updates, especially those regarding: Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Health Benefits and the State Pool, State Deficit Increase, Badger Net Fiber Grant, WEA Trust Health Insurance Options and Jobs Monies. The committee will bring this forward at the next Board meeting during the Committee Report section to discuss means for continued updates and discussions on WASB legislation items. Dream Act Resolution Ms. Handrow moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to recommend the Board of Education support the Dream Act Resolution as presented and amended. All were in favor. Approval of Final Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM) Document Ms. Plache moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to recommend the Board approve the amended Legislative OGSM for 2010-2011. All were in favor. Set Next Meeting Date The next Legislative Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at 6 p.m. following the Audit Committee meeting. Agenda items will include: -Review draft of election congratulatory letter -Discuss meeting with newly elected local officials in December 8 or 9, 2010 (Include tour of Red Apple; include request for items the officials want discussed also) Adjourn Ms. Plache moved, Ms. Handrow seconded, to adjourn. All were in favor to adjourn at 6:16 p.m. Also Present: Respectfully submitted: Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Gretchen L. Warner, Chair Melvin Hargrove (Absent) Pamala Handrow Don J. Nielsen Kim Plache William S. Van Atta, Ex-Officio Legislative Committee

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BOARD OF EDUCATION NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE

Monday, October 18, 2010 The Negotiating Committee met during the 6 p.m. Board of Education Executive Session to review recent negotiation progress and discussions. Staff Present: Respectfully submitted, Alan Harris, Deputy Superintendent Susan F. Kutz Jim Shaw, Superintendent Pamala Handrow Dave Hazen, Chief Financial Officer Melvin Hargrove Darlene Gallup, Executive Assistant Julie L. McKenna Don J. Nielsen Kim Plache William S. Van Atta Gretchen L. Warner (Absent) Dennis Wiser NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE

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GC-2E

BOARD REFERRAL REQUEST FORM Include: Action(s) needed, points to be covered and suggested language for policy language, if needed.

TOPIC: BOARD MEMBER NAME: SUBMITTED TO BOARD MEETING OF: DESIRED RESOLUTION DATE: 1. Board Policy related to:

2. Objective of the topic/conversation:

3. Requirements of the discussion: (The board may refer the matter to the superintendent, to an appropriate board committee, or

it may dispose of it directly, depending on the nature of the issue. The initiator of the referral request may recommend the destination of the referral, subject to the decision of the board.)

4. Outside resources needed?

5. Questions that will be answered at the end of the session?

6. Decisions that need to be made by the board.

7. Prioritization – to include potential date for Work Session.

8. Ties to committee work?

Adopted: July 21, 2008 Revised: February 15, 2010 (Referral Form) March 15, 2010 (Referral Form) July 19, 2010 (Policy and Referral Form) DATE – (Referral Form) Monitoring Method: Board Self-Assessment Monitoring Frequency: Annually in March Racine Unified School District Board of Education

Policy Type: Governance Process GC-6E

Racine Unified School District Board of EducationAnnual Planning and Monitoring Agenda

BOARD OTHERMONTH GC B/SR OE RESULTS LINKAGE DEVELOPMENT BUSINESSJAN *** *** 6 (Financial Adm-External); 7 (Asset Protection) WASB Convention

FEB *** ***

MAR *** *** 1 (Global Operational Expectations)

APRIL *** *** 2 (Emergency Superintendent Succession) WSAS Results

MAY *** ***8 (Communication with the Board); 11 (Student Discipline); 10 (Instructional Program)

JUN *** *** 3 (Treatment of Stakeholders) AYP Results

JULY *** ***

AUG *** *** R-2 Reading

SEPT *** *** 5 (Financial Planning); 6 (Financial Adm.- Internal); 13 (Facilities) R-2 Math Annual Report of the District

OCT *** *** 9 (Communicating with the Public); 12 (Learning Environment) R-2 Writing

NOV *** ***

DEC *** *** 4 (Personnel Administration) 6 (External Auditor's Report)

*** GC 1-10 and B/SR 1-5 are monitored each year during Board's Retreats

TBD

LEGEND: RI - Reasonable Interpretation / I - Indicators / B - Baseline Current Performance / T - Targets / M - MonitorResponsible Parties: OE-1 (Cager, Interpretation Only); OE-2 (Shaw); OE-3 (Miller); OE-4 (Hejnal); OE-5 (Hazen); OE-6 (Hazen); OE-7 (Hazen); OE-8 (Shaw); OE-9 (Tapp) OE-10 (Weiss); OE-11 (Craig); OE-12 (Craig/Lopez); OE-13 (Jarosz); R-2 (Miller/Weiss - Rdg/Wrtg/Math); R-3, 4 & 5 (Interpretation and Indicators only-Blaga)

•R-2 Social Studies (RI/I) and •R-2 Technology (RI/I); •R-3 Workplace Skills (RI/I); •R-2 Science •R-2 Language Arts/Writing (RI/I); •R-2 Arts (RI/I) and •R-2 P.E. (RI/I); •R-4 Global Citizenship (RI/I); •R-5 Life Skills (RI/I)

Tony Evers, PhD, State Superintendent

PO Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841 125 South Webster Street, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3390 (800) 441-4563 toll free (608) 267-1052 fax (608) 267-2427 tdd dpi.wi.gov

September 27, 2010

Dear District Administrator:

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) is pleased to be working with the

Kingsbury Center at the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) to investigate the use of a

common growth model, student growth percentiles, for both the Wisconsin Knowledge and

Concepts Examinations (WKCE) and the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). We are in

support of this research and hope that you will permit the NWEA to release MAP data to the

WDPI. We expect the research to inform discussions related to

The use of one type of growth report for both summative and benchmark assessments

The use of local data for reports available through the statewide longitudinal data system

We are investigating these issues on a conceptual level at this time and do not intend to publicly

release student, school, or district growth data from this study. A paper describing results of the

study will be available sometime in 2011.

Student growth percentiles are an easily understood and powerful way to answer questions about

the academic growth of individual students and groups of students in grade levels and schools.

Results can be presented in highly interactive and intuitive online reports. We are currently

working on making growth reports available for WKCE results sometime in 2011. For more

information on student growth percentiles, please see the Office of Educational Accountability

growth page at http://dpi.wi.gov/oea/growth.html.

We hope you will agree to participate in this research by completing the data permissions release

agreement, which will grant NWEA permission to share your district’s MAP data with us. If you

have any questions or comments, please contact Phil Olsen, Office of Educational

Accountability, at 608-266-8779 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Jennifer Thayer, PhD

Assistant State Superintendent

Division for Reading and Student Achievement

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http://dpi.wi.gov/oea/growth.html

mailto:[email protected]

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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 October 1 through October 31, 2010 there were 31

total reported incidents. There were 12 incidents reported at the elementary level, 9 at the middle school level, and 10 at the senior high level.

During the time period October 1, through October 31, 2009, there were

20 total reported incidents. There were 12 incidents reported at the elementary level, 0 at the middle school level, and 8 at the senior high level.

Of the total number of incidents this month 71% involved special

education students. These 22 special education students represent .0058% of the total special education population. Regular education students were involved in 29% of the incidents reported. These 9 regular education students represent .0004% of the total regular education population.

The total number of incidents to date for the 2010-2011 school year is 59

(2009-2010 school year is 58).

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

Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Students to Staff2010-2011 School Year

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Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Student to Staff2010-2011 School Year

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

Bull Fine Arts Elementary 09/24/10 DG 1 K A/SLFratt Elementary 10/06/10 SW 1 2 EBDGoodland Elementary 10/04/10 TG 1 5 -Jerstad Elementary 10/11/10 LG 1 4 EBDDr. Jones Elementary 10/21/10 PT 1 1 CDKnapp Elementary 10/08/10 PH 1 2 EBDKnapp Elementary 10/07/10 DB 1 1 EBDJulian Thomas Elementary 10/27/10 EPR 1 K SLWadewitz Elementary 10/14/10 KD 1 PK SPWadewitz Elementary 10/05/10 LJ 1 1 AWind Point Elementary 10/21/10 KG 1 K -Wind Point Elementary 10/07/10 AC 1 K -Jerstad Middle 10/13/10 RP 1 8 -McKinley Middle 09/30/10 CM 1 8 -McKinley Middle 10/20/10 BA 1 7 EBDMcKinley Middle 10/06/10 SV 1 6 CDMcKinley Middle 10/07/10 SV 1 6 CDMcKinley Middle 10/25/10 LN 1 6 CDMcKinley Middle 10/25/10 KK 1 6 CDMitchell Middle 10/27/10 AT 1 7 -Starbuck Middle 10/01/10 TG 1 8 OHIMack@Winslow/Case 10/13/10 DJ 1 9 OHICase High 10/11/10 EG 1 11 CD/OHI/SLCase High 10/11/10 SC 1 11 CD/OHI/SLCase High 09/30/10 AF 1 11 CD/OHI/SLCase High 10/01/10 SC 1 11 CD/OHI/SLCase High 10/12/10 MM 1 12 CD/OHICase High 10/12/10 ST 1 11 -Case High 09/29/10 PM 1 10 EBDHorlick High 09/21/10 MH 1 10 -Horlick High 09/21/10 MH 1 10 -Totals 14 0 14 0 0 3

Racine Unified School District Board of Education GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSM) 2010-2011

Vision: to ensure excellent organizational performance of the Racine Unified School Board supported through its governance process.

Objective Goals Strategies Measures 1. Review Coherent Governance

policies and provide recommendations to the Board.

• Review and prepare recommendations to the Board.

• Develop policy recommendations to the Board based on referrals and administration requests.

• As referrals/requests are received, develop recommendations for Board action within 2 business meetings.

2. Accept, analyze, and provide recommendations to the Board for referrals made to the Governance Committee.

• Review and prepare recommendations to the Board.

• Develop recommendations for Board action.

• As referrals are received, develop recommendations for Board action within 2 business meetings.

3. Prepare Governance Calendar for Board review and approval.

• Review and complete Governance Calendar and ensure alignment to Coherent Governance language, complete linkages portion based on Communications Committee plan, review timing of Results monitoring.

• Meet with Communications Committee to obtain Board approved linkage plan for inclusion in calendar.

• Meet with appropriate administration staff to discuss Results timing.

• Prepare completed draft calendar and bring to Board for approval.

• Meet with key administrators and Communications Committee by _____.

• Develop draft calendar for discussion and action at the _____ BOE business meeting. Hargrove to talk with Hejnal: Discuss comfort level w/admin.

4. Develop with Administration Reasonable Interpretation and Indicators for Results Policies 3, 4, and 5.

• Ensure administration aligns curriculum to Results policies so that RI and I can be developed and measured.

• Governance Committee will meet with/work with administration.

• Develop timelines with administration by _____. Hargrove will work with Hejnal. RE: Weiss attending Gov. Cmte. Mtg. about Curriculum Audit status.

5. Coordinate governance policy training for new Bd. members, new administrators, and district staff.

• Coordinate meeting/work session with Board governance consultants.

• Plan work session for new board members and administrators with Aspen Group.

• As needed

6. Develop format for board debriefings.

• Develop summary format to analyze trends in debriefing feedback.

• Develop timetable for review and feedback to the board.

• Review board debriefings for last six months.

• Suggest work session to analyze and formulate corrective action if needed.

• Format developed by 12/1/10.

• Timetable and analysis provided to the Board. (Discuss with Aspen at 10/25/10 retreat)

7. Inform staff and public regarding board governance policies.

• Review and update, if needed, brochure on Coherent Governance to be provided to staff and at board meetings.

• Committee to review brochure with Communications Director.

• By February Board Business meeting, review brochure with Stacy Tapp

Superintendent Consent Agenda

Schedule of Personnel Changes


November 15, 2010

Name

Employee

Group From Assignment From FTE New Assignment To FTE Effective

NEW (Existing Authorized Position(s))

Weed, Jessica A From Teaching McKinley-Assistant Principal 100% 11/1/10

Phernetton, Adam B Fratt-Custodian 47% 11/2/10

Diaz, Karla C McKinley-Office Support 100% 10/18/10

Escobedo, Mayra C Mitchell ES-Office Clerk 100% 10/14/10

Grabher, AnnMarie C McKinley-Office Support 100% 11/3/10

Parker IV, Jackson C ASC-IMC Clerk 100% 10/11/10

Cleveland, Kimberly E District Wide-Paraprofessional 40% 10/11/10

Eaton, Jenna E Wadewitz-Sp. Ed. Matron 50% 10/14/10

Yost, Karri E District Wide-Paraprofessional 40% 10/21/10

Forester, Paul T Gilmore-Sp. Ed. Cross Categorical 100% 10/18/10

O'Connell, Brian T Jefferson/Goodland-Library/Media 100% 10/27/10

Rainer, Tiffany T From Educational Assistant Johnson-Sp. Ed. EBD 100% 10/4/10

Schlecht, Kathleen T Red Apple-S/L Pathologist Class 50% 10/25/10

Wilson, Cristy T Knapp-Kindergarten 100% 10/14/10

RESIGNATION(S)

Hansen, Linda C ASC-Accounts Payable 100% 10/12/10

Rainer, Tiffany E Johnson-Sp. Ed. Assistant 100% To Teacher 10/1/10

TERMINATION(S)

Foster, Nira C From Leave 8/31/10

Givens, Tangie E From Leave 10/12/10

RETIREMENT(S)

Stinson, Betty T Diag. Ctr.-Program Support 100% 10/27/10

EARLY RETIREMENT(S)

Kruse, Karen T Starbuck-Science 100% 12/22/10

REQUEST(S) FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Andersen, Audrey E Dr. Jones-Sp. Ed. Matron 100% Personal 10/13/10

Baker, Jennifer E McKinley-Hall Montitor 100% Personal 10/25/10

Hinkle, Laura T Red Apple-Sp. Ed EC 100% Medical 9/15/10

Weed, Jessica T McKinley-Art Specialist 100% Personal 11/1/10

FTE CHANGE(S)

Mandli, Kurt B Fratt-Custodian 47% Starbuck-2nd Shift Engineer 100% 10/14/10

Gatzke, Diane C McKinley-Clerk 100% Roosevelt-Clerk 75% 10/18/10

Ayala, Leslie E Case-Sp. Ed. Matron 97% Schulte-Sp. Ed. Assistant 90% 10/18/10

Crane, Antonio E Park-Sp. Ed. Matron 93% Park-Sp. Ed. Matron 100% 10/26/10

Golden, Elvin E PCOC - Assistant 90% Johnson-Sp. Ed. Assistant 100% 10/11/10

Helfer, Allison E Mitchell ES-Hearing Interpreter 90% Case-Hearing Interpreter 97% 11/1/10

Kruse, John E West Ridge-Title I Assistant 50% Giese-Sp. Ed. Matron 90% 10/11/10

Michna, Josephine E REE Center-4 K Assistant 24% Red Apple-4 K Assistant 52% 11/8/10

Miller, Erica E REE Center-4 K Assistant 24% REE Center-4 K Assistant 52% 10/18/10

Peters, Anita E Gifford-Class/Lunchroom Asst. 90% Dr. Jones-Sp. Ed.Matron 100% 10/18/10

Witek, Kathryn E O Brown-Sp Ed Assistant 54% O Brown-Sp Ed Assistant 73% 11/3/10

Employment Group Key

A=Administrator

T=Teacher

E=Educational Assistant

B=Building Services

C=Clerical Page 1

Schedule of Personnel Changes


November 15, 2010

Name

Employee

Group From Assignment From FTE New Assignment To FTE Effective

TEACHER LEVEL CHANGES

Name From Level-Step % New Level-Step % Date

Winski, Tana T 6-10 100% 7-10 100% 8/27/2010

Hass, James T 7-12 100% 8-12 100% 8/27/2010

Cotton, Debra T 5-11 100% 6-11 100% 8/27/2010

Employment Group Key

A=Administrator

T=Teacher

E=Educational Assistant

B=Building Services

C=Clerical Page 2

BOARD OF EDUCATION November 15, 2010

Operations AGENDA ITEM: October 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 $144,000 in local student fee revenue. In addition, $190,000 of federal Title I-A ARRA funds were received and federal food service aid. The expenses for October represent normal expenses for salaries, benefits, and supplies. The instructional area includes some Title I-A funded instructional equipment and material orders. Business & Operations includes creating the commitments for copier expenses. It also includes over $800,000 in payments and $4.3 million in ongoing orders related to school construction projects; and over $851,000 in payments to Durham for pupil transportation.

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the acceptance of the monthly financial statements.

ACTION TAKEN:

2010 - 2011 Oct MTD Oct YTD

Balance Enc/Com Actual ActualBudget 2

3:45 pm

8-Nov-10

%Exp 2009 - 2010

Oct 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 0 0 (78,110,603) 0.00 178,110,603

Local sources 200,124 779,759 0 (2,768,470) 21.98 1,007,0703,548,229

Intermediate sources 0 1 0 (137,249) 0.00 0137,249

State sources 753 18,369,977 0 (141,006,984) 11.53 19,075,768159,376,961

Federal sources 814,325 1,305,006 0 (31,530,264) 3.97 661,80732,835,270

Other sources 0 770 0 (1,160,255) 0.07 71,1371,161,025

Total revenues 275,169,337 1,015,203 20,455,513 0 (254,713,825) 20,815,784 7.43

Expenditures by function

Instruction

Regular instruction 113,819,919 9,560,814 21,501,697 241,587 92,076,635 19.10 18,669,201

Vocational instruction 5,064,472 428,415 864,357 15,899 4,184,215 17.38 790,082

Special instruction 42,615,189 3,738,706 6,907,691 18,715 35,688,783 16.25 6,691,012

Other instruction 7,065,688 544,894 1,001,881 60,816 6,124,624 15.04 977,842

Total instruction 168,565,268 14,272,828 30,275,626 337,018 137,952,624 18.16 27,128,137

Support service

Pupil services 15,530,408 1,335,806 2,681,317 4,485 12,844,606 17.29 2,627,267

Libraries & instructional support 14,755,768 1,211,059 3,431,075 72,307 11,252,386 23.74 3,299,891

General administration 2,305,805 229,511 763,103 3,813 1,538,889 33.26 732,782

Building administration 11,707,843 1,372,977 3,639,272 17,399 8,051,171 31.23 3,421,858

Business & operations 50,435,645 7,984,115 11,745,145 5,208,617 33,481,883 33.61 11,725,498

Central services 8,884,274 1,243,558 2,446,906 88,239 6,349,128 28.54 1,968,759

Insurance 820,764 30,924 299,436 0 521,328 36.48 433,032

Debt payments 6,445,536 452,756 3,036,825 0 3,408,711 47.12 1,007,607

Other support services 567,744 14,107 76,757 6,078 484,909 14.59 80,574

Food service 7,927,468 882,888 1,116,545 62,551 6,748,373 14.87 1,079,398

Community service 258,484 180,986 685,062 6,176 (432,754) 267.42 690,130

Total support services 119,639,739 14,938,687 29,921,443 5,469,665 84,248,630 29.58 27,066,796

Non-Program transactions 6,173,220 254,550 300,564 0 5,872,656 4.87 311,167

Total expenditures 294,378,227 29,466,064 60,497,633 5,806,683 228,073,910 22.52 54,506,099

Excess (deficiency) of revenues over

expenditures(19,208,890) (28,450,862) (40,042,121) (5,806,683) (90,121,286) (33,690,316)

Other financing sources (uses)

Transfer from other funds 33,523,272 0 0 0 33,523,272 0.00 0

Other financing sources 14,010,935 0 302,905 0 13,708,030 2.16 0

Transfer to other funds (33,645,928) 0 0 0 (33,645,928) 0.00 0

Total other financing

sources (uses) 13,888,279 0 2.18 13,585,374 0 302,905 0

Net change in fund balance (5,320,611) (39,739,216) (33,690,316)

29,087,259Fund balance beginning of year 29,087,259

Fund balance end of year 23,766,649 (10,651,957)

2010 - 2011 Oct MTD Oct YTD

Balance Enc/Com Actual ActualBudget 2

3:52 pm

8-Nov-10

%Exp 2009 - 2010

Oct 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 0 0 (74,431,586) 0.00 174,431,586

Local sources 144,151 336,501 0 (606,018) 35.70 295,276942,519

Intermediate sources 0 1 0 (137,249) 0.00 0137,249

State sources 753 18,369,977 0 (127,933,155) 12.56 19,075,768146,303,132

Federal sources 190,472 469,708 0 (15,125,546) 3.01 2,18115,595,254

Other sources 0 770 0 (1,155,055) 0.07 71,1371,155,825

Total revenues 238,565,566 335,376 19,176,956 0 (219,388,609) 19,444,364 8.04

Expenditures by function

Instruction

Regular instruction 113,117,706 9,476,295 21,323,095 231,754 91,562,857 19.06 18,490,812

Vocational instruction 5,003,472 418,116 854,058 15,899 4,133,515 17.39 780,542

Special instruction 7,318 1,825 9,748 0 (2,430) 133.21 6,517

Other instruction 7,065,688 544,752 1,001,881 60,674 6,124,482 15.04 977,842

Total instruction 125,194,184 10,440,987 23,188,782 308,328 101,697,074 18.77 20,255,713

Support service

Pupil services 9,449,487 825,130 1,657,813 1,007 7,790,666 17.55 1,663,762

Libraries & instructional support 10,832,525 862,489 2,345,893 65,483 8,421,148 22.26 2,485,485

General administration 2,267,305 228,987 761,370 3,716 1,502,219 33.74 715,132

Building administration 11,703,843 1,360,484 3,624,353 17,399 8,062,091 31.12 3,421,687

Business & operations 34,788,278 5,371,412 10,307,129 3,264,719 21,216,431 39.01 7,915,560

Central services 8,835,984 1,242,604 2,439,354 88,239 6,308,391 28.61 1,948,531

Insurance 633,711 30,924 299,436 0 334,275 47.25 433,032

Debt payments 2,180,259 0 2,162,782 0 17,477 99.20 560,885

Other support services 567,744 13,554 76,757 0 490,987 13.52 80,574

Total support services 81,259,136 9,935,584 23,674,888 3,440,564 54,143,684 33.37 19,224,648

Non-Program transactions 5,906,871 254,550 300,564 0 5,606,307 5.09 298,927

Total expenditures 212,360,191 20,631,121 47,164,234 3,748,892 161,447,065 23.97 39,779,288

Excess (deficiency) of revenues over

expenditures 26,205,375 (20,295,745) (27,987,278) (3,748,892) (380,835,674) (20,334,924)

Other financing sources (uses)

Transfer from other funds 439,809 0 0 0 439,809 0.00 0

Other financing sources 7,560,935 0 0 0 7,560,935 0.00 0

Transfer to other funds (33,206,119) 0 0 0 (33,206,119) 0.00 0

Total other financing

sources (uses) (25,205,375) 0 0.00 (25,205,375) 0 0 0

Net change in fund balance 1,000,000 (27,987,278) (20,334,924)

20,483,550Fund balance beginning of year 20,483,550

Fund balance end of year 21,483,550 (7,503,728)

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

Beginning EndingAccount Check Number Check Number Amount

General Fund 46707 47686 5,927,151.71Payroll - Direct Deposit 97747628 97751916 5,522,971.29Payroll - Non-Direct Deposit 97811975 97815081 2,627,117.83Social Security and Medicare 896,839.60WRS 1,127,154.14

Total Disbursements 16,101,234.57

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

Account AmountGeneral Fund 3,126,629.94

Total Receipts 3,126,629.94

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 NOVEMBER 15, 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 11.15.10 BOE Mtg.

School Teacher Student Group Destination Dates Lodging

Male Female Male Female Male Female

1 Red AppleS. Forbes-Rodriguez

4th & 5th gr. Students East Troy, WI

5/25/11-5/27/11

Camp Timber-Lee 55 39 2 3 10 7

2 West Ridge D. Gardner 5th gr. East Troy, WI5/3/11-5/4/11

Camp Timber-Lee 30 36 0 2 6 6

3 Roosevelt W. Fleury 5th gr.Mukwonago, WI

6/1/11-6/3/11

Phantom Ranch 30 30 1 5 10 10

4 J-A MS D. KapralianJ-A Band and Orchestra St. Louis, MO

5/20/11-5/22/11 Holiday Inn 28 34 1 1 2 4

5 Walden V. JohnsonHS Music Groups

Wisconsin Dells, WI

12/10/10-12/12/10

Great Wolf Lodge 10 16 0 2 2 1

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 $120.00 yes

2 n/a 0 0 $0.00 $100.00 yes

3 n/a 3 3 $1,125.00 $400.00 yes

4 yes 1 1 $125.00 $120.00 yes

5 n/a 0 0 $0.00 $80.00 yes

$1,250.00

Competition

Hands on experiences that enhance the knowledge obtained through 5th gr. Curriculum-Science, writing, math and art.

Performance.

# of Students # of Staff # of Non-Staff

Objective/Purpose

Study the environment and how we can preserve it.

Offer students a more meaningful experience and a broader knowledge of the environment.

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