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Board of Education Business Meeting Packet
February 20, 2017
3109 Mt. Pleasant Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53404 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Agenda Board of Education February 20, 2017
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6:30 p.m. ASC Board Room (Mygatts), Building 1
Coherent Governance
1. Call to Order and Pledge to the Flag Policy Provision *
2. Preamble to the Constitution of the United States
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Recognitions
6. Reports on Student Achievement ....................................................................................................... R-2 a. MAP Growth (Fall – Winter 2016)
7. Superintendent’s Report ................................................................................................................... OE-8 a. 2016-17 Quarter 3 Report on Referendum Spending OE-3
8. Board Development ........................................................................................................... GC-2.2; GC-10 a. Montessori Program Update OE-10 b. 2017 Summer School Program Overview OE-10
9. Public Input ................................................................................................................................... GC-3.3 Members of the public who desire to address the Board on any topic related to board work are welcome to do so at this time. Speakers are requested to limit their remarks to not more than three (3) minutes, to appoint a spokesperson if the concern is a group concern, and to supplement verbal presentations with written reports, if necessary or desired. A maximum of one (1) hour is allowed for public comments. Personal attacks will not be allowed. The Superintendent may respond to public comments, as appropriate.
10. Operational Expectations (OE) (None) ..................................................................................... OE-(1-13)
11. Action Items ..................................................................................................................... GC-2.7; B/SR-2.1 a. Fleet Vehicle Purchases OE-6
b. Employee Health Clinic OE-3 c. 2017 Summer School Calendar OE-10
12. Board Consent Agenda ................................................................................................................. GC-2.4 a. Board Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2017 (attached) b. Executive Session Minutes of January 9 and January 23, 2017 (attached) c. Work Session Minutes of February 2, February 6, and February 9, 2017 (attached) d. Governance Committee Minutes of January 10, 2017 (attached) e. Legislative Committee Minutes of January 3, 2017 (attached) f. City of Racine – Belle Urban System Bus Service Agreement Renewal (attached)
Board of Education
*Coherent Governance Policy Provision available at:
http://www.rusd.org/district/coherent-governance-policies
13. Superintendent Consent Agenda .................................................................................................... B/SR-4 a. Personnel Changes (attached) B/SR-3.3 b. Monthly Financial Statements for January 2017 (attached) OE-6 c. Overnight Field Trips (attached) OE-10 d. Incidents by Students to Staff for January 2017 (attached) OE-11
14. Referrals ..................................................................................................................................... GC-2E(1) a. Referral #01-2017 (Revision for Compliance with State Statute) GC-2E (A)(1) b. Referral #02-2017 (Policy to Establish an Earlier End Time for Board Meetings) GC-2E (D)(1) c. Referral #03-2017 (Duties of Standing Committees) GC-5 (3) d. Referral #04-2017 (Monitoring Reports to go on Consent Agenda) GC-2E (D)(3)
15. Adjournment
Reports for Student Achievement
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)Fall to Winter 2016 – 2017 Results
Board of EducationWinter 2017
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
• Reading & math growth and attainment
• Aligned to Compass Learning Odyssey program
• Grades K‐8 – Fall, winter & spring
District Fall to Winter Growth 2016‐17 Percent of Students K‐8 at/above the National Average
39.9 42.7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Fall2016‐17
Winter2016‐17
Reading
35.9 39.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Fall2016‐17
Winter2016‐17
Math
351 More Students!
359 More Students!
42.739.3
36.238.9 38.7 38.6
40.9 42.1 42.539.9
50.7
43.941.4 41.4
39.141.7
38.2
42.4
47.5
42.7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 District
Reading Fall to Winter 2016‐17By Grade: Percent at/above National Average
Fall2016‐17
Winter2016‐17
8 of 9 grades!
2.8%
34.4
40.1 40.638.5 38
34.3
29.7
35.132.3
35.9
50.5 49.3
41.9 40.8 39.6 38.6
28.632.4 31.5
39.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 District
Fall2016‐17
Winter2016‐17
6 of 9 grades!
3.2%
Math Fall to Winter 2016‐17By Grade: Percent at/above National Average
District Fall to Winter 2016‐17By Race: Percent at/above the National Average
22.9
32.4
55.4
25.1
34.9
59.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Black Hispanic White
Reading
Fall 2016‐17
Winter2016‐17
17.4
28.6
52.6
20.3
32
55.4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Black Hispanic White
Math
Fall 2016‐17
Winter2016‐17
All subgroups increased
District Fall to Winter 2‐Year ComparisonBy Disability Status: Percent at/above National Average
44.5
16
47.1
19.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Non‐SpEd SpEd
Reading
Fall 2016‐17
Winter2016‐17
39.9
15.8
42.6
20.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Non‐SpEd SpEd
Math
Fall 2016‐17
Winter2016‐17
Students with disabilities % increased in
reading AND math 4.8%3.2%
3‐Year District Winter Results ComparisonPercent at/above the National Average
41 41.7 42.7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Winter2014‐15
Winter2015‐16
Winter2016‐17
Reading
36.839 39.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Winter2014‐15
Winter2015‐16
Winter2016‐17
Math1.7% 2.3%
READINGWinter 2016 to Winter 2017 Comparison By Grade: Percent at/above the National Average
47.744.2
39.5 38.942.3 40.9
37.2
41.543.8
50.7
43.941.4 41.4
39.141.7
38.2
42.447.5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Winter2015‐16
Winter2016‐17
7 of 9 grades higher than last winter
MATHWinter 2016 to Winter 2017 Comparison By Grade: Percent at/above the National Average
47.3 47.7
41.7 40.638.4
36.2
30.6 30.3
38.5
50.5 49.3
41.940.8 39.6 38.6
28.632.4 31.5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Winter2015‐16
Winter2016‐17
7 of 9 grades higher than last winter
Winter 2016 to Winter 2017 ComparisonBy Race: Percent at/above the National Average
23.8
32.6
58.7
25.1
34.9
59.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Black Hispanic White
Reading
Winter2015‐16
Winter2016‐17
20.5
31.5
55.2
20.3
32
55.4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Black Hispanic White
Math
Winter2015‐16
Winter2016‐17
Winter 2016 to Winter 2017 ComparisonBy Disability Status: Percent at/above the National Average
46.4
17.5
47.1
19.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Non‐SpEd SpEd
Reading
Winter2015‐16
Winter2016‐17
43
18.8
42.6
20.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Non‐SpEd SpEd
Math
Winter2015‐16
Winter2016‐17
• New math curriculum aligned to curriculum standards
• Ongoing professional development in math & literacy
• K‐8 Student Goal‐Setting• Student data used to plan
instruction • Use of common assessments
across grades
Contributing to Student Success
• Training & support for use of leveled readers
• Lexia and Read Naturally for struggling readers
• First in Math online math practice for grades 1‐5
• Extended learning activities aligned to classroom instruction
Summary of Winter MAP Results
Fall to Winter Comparison• Math: 3.2% (351) more students at/above
national average • Reading: 2.8% (359) more students at/above
national average • All elementary grades noted growth • All subgroups noted growth
3‐Year Winter to Winter Comparison • Reading: 1.7% increase• Math: 2.3% increase
Thank you!
Superintendent’s Report
RUSD Facilities Referendum Spending
February 20, 2017
Debt Service, $3,452,00
0
Technology, $1,000,000
New Constructi
on, $2,500,00
0
Major Maintena
nce, $1,548,00
0
Past Referendum Spending
Each FY Totals = The $8.5 Million
DEBT SERVICE, $213,400.00
TECHNOLOGY, $200,0000.00
NEW CONSTRUCTION, $2,750,000.00
MAJOR MAINTENANCE, $5,334,784.00
TECHNOLOGY$2,254,614.54
NEW CONSTRUCTION$5,000,000.00
MAJOR MAINTENANCE, $1,245,385.46
Referendum Spending
$‐
$5,000,000.00
$10,000,000.00
$15,000,000.00
$20,000,000.00
$25,000,000.00
$30,000,000.00
Average
MM
Technology
Debt Service& NC
Cumulative
54.57%
13.55%
31.88%
$‐
$1,000,000.00
$2,000,000.00
$3,000,000.00
$4,000,000.00
$5,000,000.00
$6,000,000.00
$7,000,000.00
$8,000,000.00
$9,000,000.00
By School Year
Major Maintenance
Technology
Debt Service & New Construction
$‐
$1,000,000.00
$2,000,000.00
$3,000,000.00
$4,000,000.00
$5,000,000.00
$6,000,000.00
$7,000,000.00
$8,000,000.00
$9,000,000.00
1
Planned
Planned MM
Planned Technology
Planned DS + NC
12%
47%
41%
2017-18 Facility Projects for Board ApprovalProject Design Bid BOE Approval Work Start Work End
Jerstad Agerholm‐Mechanical Improvements June‐ August 2016 October, 2016 November, 2016 December, 2016 October, 2017
McKinley MS‐ Fire Alarm Replacement October, 2016 December, 2016 January, 2017 February, 2017 June, 2017
REAL School‐ Build Out @ Sportsplex September 2016‐ January 2017 February, 2017 March, 2017 April, 2017 July, 2017
Horlick Construction Pathway Addition November 2016‐ February 2017
February, 2017 March, 2017 April, 2017 July, 2017
Hammes Track June, 2016 March, 2017 April, 2017 June, 2017 July, 2017
ASC, Bldg. #2‐ Replace RTU February, 2017 March, 2017 May, 2017 June, 2017 August, 2017
Park HS‐ Theater Rigging/ Curtain March 20, 2017 March, 2017 May, 2017 June, 2017 August, 2017
Roosevelt‐ Parking Lot Replacement March 20, 2017 March 20, 2017 May, 2017 June, 2017 August, 2017
Horlick‐ Library ADA Improvements/ Carpet March 20, 2017 March 20, 2017 May, 2017 June, 2017 August, 2017
Alternative Education‐ Build Out @ 2333 Northwestern Ave
March 20, 2017 March 20, 2017 May, 2017 June, 2017 August, 2017
Horlick‐ Science Lab Construction/ Remodeling February, 2017 March 20, 2017 May, 2017 June, 2017 August, 2017
Horlick‐ Fieldhouse Improvements February, 2017 March 20, 2017 May, 2017 June, 2017 August, 2017
$12,800,000$11,931,851
$5,800,000 $6,100,000 $6,400,000
$11,912,427
$12,610,602
$6,429,820 $6,520,299
$7,040,847
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
2016‐2017 2017‐2018 2018‐2019 2019‐2020 2020‐2021
EXPE
NDITURE
S
REVE
NUE
5 Years of Revenue/ ExpendituresREVENUE EXPENDITURES
Closed, $22,723,737
Completed, $16,875,746
Remaining$89,228,213
Work done since 2014, eliminated total $39,599,480
Original, $128,827,693
2014 Referendum had $128,827,693
Changing Needs (Then)
Total Remaining, $89,228,210
Total, $115,998,000
Added due to rolling 5 YR plan, $968,277
Newly Identified Needs
$5,998,626
Refinement in cost, definition, scope &
inflation, $19,802,877
Changing Needs (Now)
Thank you!
Board Development
Montessori Program at GoodlandRUSD Board of Education Update
February 20, 2017
Montessori at Goodland• 2016‐2017: 2 Classrooms, 4 Sections am/pm• 2 Trained Teachers• 4 Educational Assistants• Wrap Around Care available• Transportation in Drop Zone Format• 2017‐2018: 2 Additional Teachers, 4 classrooms
– 3 & 4 Year Olds will attend during am session only– 5 year olds stay all day
2016‐2017 Enrollment• 2016‐2017
– 40 three year olds enrolled– 39 four year olds enrolled
• 2017‐2018– Accepting 35 new three year olds, 57 applied (5 sibling preference)– 57 three year olds applied– 15 four year olds applied– 4 five year olds applied
A GUIDE TO THE MONTESSORI CLASSROOM
By: Missy Becker & Ami Soni
What is Montessori?• Multi‐Aged groups • Calm and structured space• Maximum independent learning and exploration• Children learn to take responsibility for themselves and each other
• The third year, the Kindergarten year, is the time when many of the earlier lessons come together
GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF MONTESSORI TEACHING
• PREPARED ENVIRONMENT• HANDS ON • DISCOVERY• FREEDOM OF CHOICE • INDEPENDENCE • IMAGINATION
A View of the Primary Classroom • Classroom
– Designed for children ages 3‐6– Materials accessible to all students
• Main Areas– Practical Life Materials– Sensorial Life Materials – Math Materials – Science/Geography/Cultural Materials– Language, reading and writing
Math and Language• Math
– Begins with concrete and progresses toward the abstract
– Counting, value, decimals, operations, linear counting and math activities
• Language– Three series: Pink, Green, Blue– Teaches sounds, blending, decoding
Practical Life, Sensorial & Cultural Areas• Practical Life
– Develop control, coordinate, concentration, independence, sense of responsibility
• Sensorial– Discriminate between weight, height, length, size, width, experience learning through tactile senses
• Cultural– Focuses on science, botany, history, zoology, art and music
Thank you!
Summer School 2017
Prepared by Dr. Christopher ThompsonFebruary 20, 2017
● Increase from previous year
○ Enrollment & Attendance Rates at all levels
○ High School Summer Graduates
○ High School Credits Earned
○ Summer Bridge Program Enrollment
● Maintain Academic Skills during Summer Break
● Intervention Support for Primary Grade Struggling
Readers
Goals for Summer School 2017
● K-2 Intervention for Struggling Readers
● Reading, Math & Science through Enrichment
● Science & Fine Arts Themes at Middle School
● Grade 8 at High School Sites for HS Credit
● Opportunity for face-to-face or online credit
attainment
● 22 days - June 15 to July 27, 2017
Programming for Summer School 2017
• 120 students in K to gr. 2
• Certified Reading Teachers only
• Selection based on MAP Scores
• Two sites - Wadewitz & Knapp
• 2 ½ hours per day - Reading & Writing
• Transportation provided
New Summer Reading Intervention
● Reading, Math & Science through Enrichment
● Focuses on next grade-level readiness
● Summer Camp theme for Primary Grades
● 8 am to 1:30 pm
● 9 Sites with breakfast & lunch
Kdg. through gr. 5 Programming
Elementary Summer School Sites
● Fratt● Gifford ● Julian Thomas# ● Knapp*● Olympia Brown
*Intervention Program Site# Bilingual siteESY is Extended School Year for students receiving Special Education services
● Roosevelt● SC Johnson● Schulte● Wadewitz (ESY)*
● Kindergarten through grade 7 - 1:30 to 4:30 pm
● Community partner providers
● Musical Theatre at middle and high schools
● Middle school extended learning will follow the enrichment during the day (STEM and ARTS)
● Elementary will use Mindworks - thematic project-based learning curriculum
● Incorporates recreation activities
Afternoon Programming
● English and Math Enrichment
● Breakfast & lunch from 8 am to 1:30 pm
● 2 Site options:
○ McKinley - Science theme exploring STEM design challenges
○ Starbuck - Fine Arts theme offering instrumental and vocal music, drama, visual arts & dance
Grade 6 & 7 Thematic Programming
• Incoming freshmen attend high school sites
• Math, English & Science experiences for 1 high school elective credit
• High School teachers
• Students will attend Freshmen Summer Bridge
• Breakfast & lunch from 8 am to 1:30 pm
Grade 8 High School Readiness
● For all incoming freshmen
● Acclimate and prepare for high school experience
● July 23-27, 2017 - AM or PM sessions
● Topics include:
○ Team Building
○ School Engagement Opportunity Fair
○ High School Procedures & Routines
○ Study Skills, Time Management & Note-taking
Freshman Summer Bridge
• Online Credit Recovery: Two 90-minute sessions
English, Math, Social Studies, Science & Health
• Face-to-face Credit Recovery: Two 160-minute sessions
Algebra 1 & GeometryEnglish 9 & English 10US History
• Face-to-face Original Credit for Physical Education
• Original Credit Opportunities through Racine Virtual Learning in any desired subject
High School Credit Recovery
High School Summer Sites 2017
● Park High School - Case & Park students
● Horlick High School - at Gilmore due to
construction
● Racine Alternative Learning Site
Summer School Calendar 2017
● June 13 and 14 - Classroom Set-Up and Teacher Training
● June 15 through July 27 - Summer School Session
● August 1 - High School Summer Graduation Ceremony
● No Summer School July 3 to 6, 2017
Thank you!
Action Items
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT February 20, 2017
Operations Agenda Item: Fleet Vehicle Purchase Presenting: David Hazen and Bryan Arnold Description: To provide the Board with fleet maintenance and grounds service
vehicles for use by the Buildings and Grounds Department. Specifically, 5 service-technician vans and 1 heavy duty pickup truck.
IFB #17-076 was received January 10th, 2017. Two responses were received and ranged from $142,824 to $150,901 for all 6 vehicles.
Boucher Auto Group is recommended to be awarded the contract for purchase as the responsive bidder meeting the specifications. An additional benefit is realized by awarding the contract to Boucher Auto Group as a local Racine vendor.
Delivery will be completed within 7 days of contract award and authorization to proceed from purchasing. The purchase of this equipment supports compliance with the Operational Expectations (OE3) with respect to the Age and Obsolescence Plan (A&O) implementation.
Fiscal Note: The total cost of this request is $150,901.00 Recommendation: The Board to approve the agreement with Boucher Auto Group
for providing 5 service van and 1 pickup truck service vehicles as provided for in IFB#17-076.
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
February 20, 2017 Operations
AGENDA ITEM: Employee Health Clinic Provider PRESENTING: David Hazen DESCRIPTION: The District currently utilizes Wheaton/Ascension as the provider for the
District’s employee health clinic. As part of normal due diligence and as a means to improve the service level and savings potential of the employee health clinic, the District issued a Request for Proposal, (RFP), for the services. As part of this process, the District joined Racine County and the City of Racine to issue a joint RFP for a combined clinic. There were eleven responses to the RFP. A committee of representatives from each the School District, the County and the City reviewed the submissions and have selected HealthStat as the proposed provider of employee health clinic service. Note that members from the District’s Board of Adjustments were on the selection committee. The location of the clinic will be a suite in the Alternative Education building, (the former Kurtin Clinic).
FISCAL NOTE: As with the existing clinic, the cost of the clinic will be offset by savings in the
District’s health plan. The agreement with HealthStat will include a performance guarantee for health cost savings.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the selection of HealthStat as the District’s employee health clinic
provider and authorize administration to enter into a contract subject to the District’s legal counsel review.
ACTION TAKEN:
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
JULY 20, 2017 Chief Academic Office, Department of Curriculum & Instruction
AGENDA ITEM: Amending the 2017 Summer School Calendar PRESENTING: Dr. Christopher Thompson, Executive Director Curriculum & Instruction DESCRIPTION: Establish a revised 2017 Summer School Calendar. This proposed Summer
School Calendar reflects 22-student days as follows:
June 13 and 14, 2017: Building meeting, classroom set-up and professional learning
June 15 through July 27, 2017: summer school classes in session
o Week 1 – Two days of classes, June 15-16
o Weeks 2-6 – Classes Monday through Thursday
o Holiday Week – No classes July 3-6
July 24 to July 27, 2017: Freshman Summer Bridge at three comprehensive high schools
August 1: Summer School Graduate Commencement
July 31 to August 26, 2017: High School Senior Course Extension
An increase to the length of the summer school day allows for planning and staff development work in August that does not interfere with the summer school teacher schedule. This revision will allow summer school to end on July 27 rather than August 3.
FISCAL NOTE: The fiscal impact is negligible. Total student instructional time would change
from 120 hours to 121 hours under the proposed 22-day Summer School Calendar.
RECOMMENDATION: Amend the Summer School Calendar as presented. ACTION TAKEN:
2016-2017 School Year Calendar
Open Houses (elementary and middle schools) ...........................Aug. 31Early Learning Programs Parent Orientation ..................................Sept. 1First Day of School
5K – Grade 12 ................................................................................Sept. 13-Year-Old Montessori Parent Orientation .....................................Sept. 2Labor Day (no school) ........................................................................Sept. 5First Day of School
Early Learning Programs .............................................................Sept. 6 Montessori Program (3-year-olds staggered start) ...... Sept. 12 & 14High School Open Houses (Case, Park & Horlick) .......................Oct. 10Staff Development (no school) ...................................................Oct. 27-28Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school 4K-5) ................... Nov. 3-4
Parent-Teacher Conferences (2-hour early release 6-12) ........ Nov. 3Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school 4K-12) ....................... Nov. 4
End of 1st Quarter ............................................................................... Nov. 4Thanksgiving Recess (no school) .............................................. Nov. 24-25 Holiday Recess (no school) .................................................Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school) .......................................... Jan. 16End of 1st Semester (end of 2nd quarter) ....................................... Jan. 20Winter Break (no school; contingent school day) ..........................Feb. 20Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school 4K-5) ........March 23-24
Parent-Teacher Conferences (2-hour early release 6-12) ...March 23Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school 4K-12) ..................March 24
End of 3rd Quarter .........................................................................March 24Spring Recess (no school) ......................................................... April 14-21Prom .........................................................................................................TBDMemorial Day (no school) ............................................................... May 29Graduation ..............................................................................................TBDLast Day of School ............................................................................... June 9End of 2nd Semester (end of 4th quarter) ..................................... June 12Records Day (contingent school day) ............................................. June 12Summer School 2017 ..................................................... June 19 - August 3
2-Hour Early Releases for ALL SchoolsSept. 16, Oct. 14, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, May 19
No School for ELEMENTARY Schools ONLYSept. 30, March 10
Early Learning Programs are in session on the following Fridays: Oct. 7, Dec. 2, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2
Please note: All dates are subject to change. "
August 2016 September 2016 October 2016S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S31 1 2 3 4 5 6 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 25 26 27 28 29 30 17 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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November 2016 December 2016 January 2017S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S30 31 1 2 3 4 5 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 76 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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February 2017 March 2017 April 2017S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S29 30 31 1 2 3 4 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 26 27 28 29 30 31 15 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 1519 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 2226 27 28 1 2 3 4 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 24 25 26 27 28 29
May 2017 June 2017 July 2017S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S30 1 2 3 4 5 6 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 25 26 27 28 29 30 17 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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2016-2017 School Year Calendar
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North Star VisionAll students will graduate career and/or college ready.
High SchoolsCase ..........................................................................................262-619-4200Horlick .....................................................................................262-619-4300Park...........................................................................................262-619-4400
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Board Consent Agenda
Racine Unified School District 3109 Mt. Pleasant Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53404
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES
Michael Frontier, President Dennis Wiser, Vice President
Racine, Wisconsin January 23, 2017
A meeting of 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, January 23, 2017.
2. ROLL CALL The following Board members were present: Michelle Duchow (arrived at 6:51 p.m.), Michael Frontier, Matthew Hanser, John Heckenlively, Steven Hooper, Julie L. McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Dennis Wiser, and Robert Wittke, Jr. Also present: Rosalie Daca, Chief Academic Officer; Marc Duff, Chief Financial Officer; Eric Gallien, Deputy Superintendent; Lolli Haws, Superintendent; Dave Hazen, Chief of Operations; Julie Landry, Chief of Human Resources; Emily Neubauer, Marketing and Communications Specialist; Tim Peltz, Chief Information Officer; Stacy Tapp, Chief of Communication and Community Engagement; Dan Thielen, Chief of Secondary Transformation; and Elizabeth Tobias, Recording Secretary.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to approve the agenda. All were in favor. Motion carried and the agenda was approved.
4. RECOGNITIONS Ms. Neubauer coordinated the Board of Education’s recognitions for the evening. The Board recognized Walden III student Cameron Bucholz for her courageous community service efforts and Case High School students Queila Griffin and Zyshonne Velasquez for their work with Restorative Justice.
5. REPORTS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT (None)
6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT a. Safe Spaces Video
Dr. Gallien presented the Safe Spaces video, which has been shown to teachers during professional development. The purpose of the video is to share with teachers the experiences and concerns some of the students currently face and encourage teachers to work together to create a safe and positive learning environment for all students. Horlick High School student Fernanda Jimenez worked with the District to tell her story in the video.
b. Family Engagement Update Ms. Tapp introduced Ale Medina and Angela McCarty who updated the Board on two events that were held recently. “Next Steps in Literacy: Families and Schools Working Together” was an event in partnership the Literacy Institute, Scholastic and Dr. Karen Mapp. A video was shown highlighting the event. The second event was a workshop with Dr. Sharroky Hollie related to cultural responsiveness.
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c. Open Enrollment Update
Dr. Haws gave an update on open enrollment that had taken place between December 15 and January 15. This was the second year that enrollment and registration could be completed online. This year, approximately 1,900 families applied to attend a school other than their boundary area school. This is an increase of approximately 600 students from last year. Families will be notified of their School Choice acceptance in February.
7. BOARD DEVELOPMENT (None)
8. PUBLIC INPUT
Jeff Neubauer, 1145 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 Spoke of the strong foundational work between Higher Expectations and RUSD made by Dr. Haws and Dr. Gallien. Also spoke in support of succession plan and Dr. Gallien. Joe Kiriaki, Caledonia, WI 53402 Interim Director of Racine Education Association and Racine Educational Assistants Association spoke in support of Dr. Gallien’s contract and transition of RUSD leadership. Angelina Cruz, Racine, WI 53403 President of Racine Education Association spoke of second open records request related to cost of standardized testing. Pastor Melvin Hargrove, Racine, WI 53403 Spoke in support of Dr. Gallien’s contract and to publicly thank Dr. Haws for her leadership and vision. Ernest Ni’A, 403 N. Memorial Drive, Racine, WI 53404 Spoke on behalf of the Heritage Committee of Racine; the Board of Education is invited to the Fifth Annual Heritage Ball on February 18, 2017. Douglas Clum, 3549 Cranberry Lane, Racine, WI 53404 Spoke in support of the succession plan and Dr. Eric Gallien’s contract. Beverly Hicks, 138 Perry Avenue, Racine, WI 53406 Spoke as representative of the Racine Chapter of NAACP in support of Dr. Eric Gallien’s contract. Matt Montemurro, 3210 Valley Forge Street, Racine, WI 53404 Spoke as President of RAMAC representing the business community in support of Dr. Eric Gallien’s contract. James Eastman, 6226 Partridge Hills Drive, Racine, WI 53406 Spoke in support of the succession plan and Dr. Eric Gallien’s contract. Dan Meyer, 7308 W. Halt Court, Milwaukee, WI 53219 Spoke in support of not closing down the auto shop at Case High School. Karen Fetherston, 2000 Domanik Drive, Racine, WI 53404 Coordinator of Stop Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) program at Lutheran Social Services requesting support from RUSD to cover part of cost for SCAN lessons. Requesting SCAN program be added to the 2017-18 budget. John Delagrave, 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403 County Executive Delagrave spoke in support of the succession plan and Dr. Eric Gallien’s contract.
9. OPERATIONAL EXPECTATIONS a. OE-7 (Asset Protection)
Mr. Peltz presented the OE-7 (Asset Protection) Monitoring Report. The report is for January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Administration submits this report as being in compliance with exception as noted in evidence. Only one indicator remains non-compliant: 7.4.2 – Systems are not fully in place to protect physical records from damage or loss. To digitize the physical records would cost approximately $500,000. This work has not been put out to bid as of yet, but the item has been added to the priority list for the 2017-18 budget. Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the OE–7 Asset Protection Monitoring Report as being in compliance with exception. Ayes – 9 (Duchow, Frontier, Hanser, Heckenlively, Hooper, McKenna, Nielsen, Wiser, Wittke). Noes – 0. The motion to approve passed.
b. OE-6 (Financial Administration - External) Mr. Duff presented the OE-6 (Financial Administration – External) Monitoring Report. The report is for July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Administration submits this report as being in compliance. There are no changes to the report from the Work Session. Improvements have been made to implement reconciliation structures. Mr. Nielsen would like to acknowledge the efforts of the Superintendent and Mr. Duff to have this report in full compliance; in the past the report has been a challenge. This shows the community that we have come a long ways and the Board appreciates the staff’s hard work and diligence. Mr. Hooper moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the OE-6 as in compliance and add a commendation including Mr. Nielsen’s comments for the record. Ayes – 9 (Frontier, Hanser, Heckenlively, Hooper, McKenna, Nielsen, Wiser, Wittke, Duchow). Noes – 0. The motion to approve passed.
10. ACTION ITEMS a. Succession Plan
Mrs. McKenna will be voting against this proposal due to the process as the position was not posted on the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) site. Although this does not break the law or policy, the Board should consider putting a succession plan into policy. Mr. Wittke clarified the agreement was reviewed legally and the Superintendent is the sole employee of the Board of Education, which allows the Board to utilize a process that is believed to be at the best interest of the District. Mr. Hanser moved, Ms. Duchow seconded, to approve the succession plan and Employee Retention Agreement between RUSD and Dr. Gallien. Ayes – 8 (Hanser, Heckenlively, Hooper, Nielsen, Wiser, Wittke, Duchow, Frontier). Noes – 1 (McKenna). The motion to approve passed.
b. 2017-18 District Calendar Dr. Haws presented the 2017-18 District Calendar for approval so the information can be distributed to families. In this calendar, there has been an increase of five additional half-day early release days for elementary teachers. Next year there will be a new English Language Arts curriculum and this will allow for additional planning and preparation time for elementary teachers. Mr. Hanser moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to approve the 2017-18 District Calendar as provided. All were in favor. The motion to approve passed.
c. State Trust Fund Loan Application Mr. Hazen presented the resolution authorizing the application for a State Trust Fund Loan of $5,225,000 to refinance the Sportsplex loan to 20 years. Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to pass the resolution for the refinancing of the Sportsplex. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 24.61(3),24.66(4), and 67.05(15), school districts may borrow money from the State Trust Funds for the purpose of refunding outstanding obligations for terms of up to 20 years without prior elector approval, and WHEREAS, the Racine School District has an outstanding obligation it desires to refund by using State Trust Fund Loan, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 24 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (“BCPL”) is authorized to make loans from the State Trust Funds to school districts for such purposes, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Racine School District, Wisconsin, is hereby authorized to borrow from the Trust Funds of the State of Wisconsin the sum of Five Million Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($5,225,000.00) for the purpose of refinancing BCPL Loan #2016166 and no other reason. Such loan shall be payable within 20 years from the 15th day of March preceding the date the loan is disbursed. The loan will be repaid in annual installments with interest at the rate of 4.00 percent per year from the date of disbursement of the loan to the 15th day of March the following year and thereafter annually as provided by law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Racine School District shall levy upon all taxable property within the District, a direct and irrepealable annual tax sufficient for paying the principal and interest on this loan when due. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we acknowledge that should the Racine School District default on this loan, BCPL is required to under Wisconsin Statute Section 24.70 to intercept any state payments that may be otherwise due the Racine School District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if BCPL agrees to make such loan, that the president and clerk of the Racine School District are authorized and empowered, in the name of the District, to execute and deliver Certificates of Indebtedness to BCPL, in such form as required by BCPL, for the sum of money that may be loaned to the Racine School District pursuant to this resolution. The president and clerk are authorized and directed to perform all actions reasonably necessary to fully carry out the provisions of Chapter 24 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and these resolutions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these recitals and these resolutions and the votes by which they were adopted, shall be recorded, and that the clerk of Racine School District shall forward this certified record, along with the application for the loan, to BCPL. Ayes – 9 (Heckenlively, Hooper, McKenna, Nielsen, Wiser, Wittke, Duchow, Frontier, Hanser). Noes – 0. The motion to pass the resolution passed.
d. McKinley Middle School Fire Alarm Replacement Mr. Bryan Arnold, Director of Building and Grounds, presented information regarding the removal and replacement of the existing fire alarm system at McKinley Middle School. It is currently failing in certain areas and those parts cannot be replaced or found, therefore, two bids were received for the replacement. Mr. Hanser moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to accept the responsive bidder, Electrical Systems and Services, Inc. for the replacement of the fire alarm system at McKinley Middle School for a total of $236,524. Ayes – 9 (Hooper, McKenna, Nielsen, Wiser, Wittke, Duchow, Frontier, Hanser, Heckenlively). Noes – 0. The motion to accept passed.
e. Referral #06-2016 (Preamble to the Constitution Included in Board Meetings) The Preamble to the Constitution would begin Board business meetings. This idea was suggested by Martin Luther King biographer, Clayborne Carson, who called the preamble a civic prayer as that it conveys a spirit of working together for the common good. Mr. Hanser moved, Mrs. McKenna seconded, to approve Referral #06-2016. All were in favor. The motion to approve passed.
11. BOARD CONSENT AGENDA a. Board Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2016 b. Executive Session Minutes of December 5, December 12, December 19, and December 21, 2016 c. Work Session Minutes of January 9, 2017 d. Governance committee Minutes of November 15, 2016 e. Legislative Committee Minutes of November 7 and December 19, 2016 f. Audit Committee Minutes of December 12, 2016 g. Declaration of Open Enrollment Seats h. Land Rental Agreement with Gorton Farms for Case High School Property
Mr. Wiser moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to approve the Board Consent Agenda. All were in favor. The motion passed.
12. SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA a. Personnel Changes b. Monthly Financial Statements for December 2016 c. Overnight Field Trips d. Incidents by Students to Staff for December 2016 e. Administrative Regulation 5122.01 (Recommended Procedures for Early Admission to
Kindergarten) f. Administrative Regulation 6111 (School Calendar) g. Administrative Regulation 6112.11 (Elementary School Curricular Time Allotments) h. Administrative Regulation 6113 (Released Times – Special Instruction for Students) i. Administrative Regulation 6142.11 (Early Entrance and Identification and Programming for
Gifted and Talented Students) j. Administrative Regulation 6162.8 (Auxiliary Aides)
Mr. Hanser moved, Mr. Wittke seconded, to approve the Superintendent Consent Agenda. All were in favor. The motion passed.
14. REFERRALS (None)
15. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Nielsen moved, Mr. Hooper seconded, to adjourn. All were in favor. The motion to adjourn the meeting passed at 8:00 p.m. Signed: ___________________________________________ Robert Wittke, Jr., Clerk Signed: ___________________________________________ Lolli Haws, Secretary
Racine Unified School District 3109 Mt. Pleasant Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53404
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Michael Frontier, President Dennis Wiser, Vice President
Racine, Wisconsin January 9, 2017
A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin was called to order at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017, with the following members present: Michelle Duchow, Michael Frontier, Matthew Hanser, John Heckenlively, Steve Hooper, Julie L. McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Dennis Wiser, and Robert Wittke, Jr. Also present: Elizabeth Tobias, Recording Secretary. 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)(c) for the purpose of Personnel Matter. Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. Nielsen seconded, to adjourn to Executive Session. Ayes – 9 (Duchow, Frontier, Hanser, Heckenlively, Hooper, McKenna, Nielsen, Wiser, Wittke). Noes – 0. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session. Mrs. Tobias left the meeting at 9:02 p.m. Personnel Matter Discussion regarding personnel matter. Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. Hooper seconded, to adjourn the Executive Session. All were in favor. The motion to adjourn passed. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Signed: _____________________________________ Robert Wittke, Jr., Clerk Signed: _____________________________________ Lolli Haws, Secretary
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Racine Unified School District 3109 Mt. Pleasant Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53404
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Michael Frontier, President Dennis Wiser, Vice President
Racine, Wisconsin January 23, 2017
A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017, with the following members present: Michael Frontier, Matt Hanser, John Heckenlively, Julie L. McKenna, Don J. Nielsen (arrived at 6:04 p.m.), and Robert Wittke, Jr. (arrived at 6:04 p.m.). Absent: Michelle Duchow and Dennis Wiser. Also present: Dr. Lolli Haws, Superintendent; Andrea Rittgers, Director of Student Services, and Elizabeth Tobias, Recording Secretary. 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 Suspensions and Expulsions. Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. Hanser seconded, to adjourn to Executive Session for consideration of student suspensions and expulsions. Ayes – 5 (Frontier, Hanser, Heckenlively, Hooper, McKenna). Noes – 0. Absent – 4 (Duchow, Nielsen, Wiser, Wittke). The motion passed. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session. Student Suspensions and Expulsions Student suspensions and expulsions were reviewed. Mr. Nielsen and Mr. Wittke arrived at 6:04 p.m. Mr. Hanser moved, Mr. Wittke seconded, to approve the student suspensions and expulsions report for December and partial report for January. All were in favor. The motion passed. Mr. Hanser moved, Mr. Hooper seconded, to adjourn the Executive Session. All were in favor. The motion to adjourn passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m. Signed: _______________________________________ Robert Wittke, Jr., Clerk Signed: _______________________________________ Lolli Haws, Secretary
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WORK SESSION
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Michael Frontier, President Dennis Wiser, Vice President
Racine, Wisconsin February 2, 2017
On Thursday, February 2, 2017, the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin, called to order for the purpose of a Board Work Session at 5:08 p.m. The following Board members were present: Michelle Duchow, Michael Frontier, Matthew Hanser, John Heckenlively, Steven Hooper, Julie McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Dennis Wiser, and Robert Wittke, Jr. Also present: Rosalie Daca, Chief Academic Officer; Marc Duff, Chief Financial Officer; Eric Gallien, Deputy Superintendent; Lolli Haws, Superintendent; Dave Hazen, Chief of Operations; and Elizabeth Tobias, Recording Secretary. Danielle Johnson, Program Associate of The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread, welcomed the group to the conference center. Dr. Haws reviewed the Middle School Engagement results from Thoughtexchange as well as the work of the Transformation Committee thus far. It had been suggested the committee should include high school counselors since they help bridge students from middle school to high school. The four main pieces of Middle School Transformation include school climate; choices and opportunities; structures and supports; and the learning environment. Dr. Haws led the Board’s discussion in reviewing enrollment, facilities and capacity. The next Work Session has been scheduled for Monday, February 6 at 6:00 p.m. The session was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Racine Unified School District 3109 Mt. Pleasant Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53404
WORK SESSION
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Michael Frontier, President Dennis Wiser, Vice President
Racine, Wisconsin February 6, 2017
On Monday, February 6, 2017, the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin, called to order for the purpose of a Board Work Session at 6:00 p.m. The following Board members were present: Michelle Duchow, Michael Frontier, Matthew Hanser, John Heckenlively, Steven Hooper, Julie McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Dennis Wiser, and Robert Wittke, Jr. Also present: Bryan Arnold, Director of Building and Grounds; Rosalie Daca, Chief Academic Officer; Lolli Haws, Superintendent; Julie Landry, Chief of Human Capital; Tim Peltz, Chief Information Officer; Stacy Tapp, Chief of Communication and Community Engagement; Christopher Thompson, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Wendy Rowley, Executive Director of Accountability; and Elizabeth Tobias, Recording Secretary.
1. State Report Card Response Teams Update Dr. Thompson updated the Board on the group’s work in regards to Testing Environment and Participation. This group has been focused on training the principals and testing coordinators on test security and administration procedures. The group has also been working with principals and staff in regards to the optimal environment for testing. A communication will go out to families and stakeholders throughout the community to help them understand the importance of the test as well as offer support and encouragement to the children. The group will also make certain all hardware is ready for testing throughout the schools. Ms. Rowley presented information on data quality, attendance, and graduation & drop-out rates. A Lean Six Sigma Kaizen Event was held last week on data quality and it was determined additional structures should be put in place around enrollment such as properly identifying families for free and reduced lunch. A data clean-up team has been formed and it has also been determined that a standard operating process should be developed to eliminate future errors. Ms. Daca updated the Board on the work of the RAISR (Resource Allocation to Improve School Results) group. Members of this group have been assigned various schools, informs them of how the test is structured, and checks in with the schools to make sure they have what they need. Currently, all coaches are assisting, but Administration would eventually like to have one instructional coach per building.
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Dr. Thompson also provided information on instructional strategies for student achievement. For high school students, all juniors have been given ACT preparation; getting them familiar with the ACT and providing feedback to the student including how to be successful on this test. Materials have been created so students may take them home; becoming familiar with the test will have a positive impact. For elementary and middle school students, the group shared strategies with instructional coaches on how to be better at teaching constructed-response writing. This will have a positive impact on many areas.
Comments/questions during the presentation:
What does a successful testing environment look like? (Recommending students take the test within their classroom, not in a larger room. Also having the adult who the students are most comfortable with.)
Is the taskforce prioritizing the work around the schools that scored the lowest on the district report card? (Yes, all four groups have been mindful of that.) Who is ultimately responsible for administering the test? (The building principal, however, they work hand-in-hand with their testing coordinator. The testing coordinator works with individual teachers to make sure all of the passwords and user ids are known as well as scheduling the tests.)
What about attendance clerks? (With Infinite Campus, the role of the attendance clerks is no longer needed. It is the role of the Social Worker or Counselor to follow up on the students’ attendance.)
How much would it cost to provide an instructional coach at every building? ($1.6 million total – optimally each high school could use two coaches. A part of their focus is what good instruction looks like.) Can this be correlated to performance? (The teachers would have the support they needed to improve instruction. Unfortunately, a return of investment would be difficult to demonstrate with current structure. However, the professional development within the school is very strong.)
How many different type of coaches are there? (There are four different types: interventional, instructional, specific content coaches for math and literacy, and AGR (old SAGE) working with K-3 reading. Right now they are all focusing on testing.)
Would be beneficial to provide an executive summary on the outcomes of all of this work, especially the work that is aligned to the strategic plan. (There is good work happening right now; improving instructional practices. In the long term, this work will help the District get to where it needs to be.)
2. 2017-18 Facility Projects for Board Approval
The two agenda topics of Horlick CTE – Construction Building Additional and Science Labs/Fieldhouse and Facility Summer Projects Update were combined into one presentation. Dr. Haws gave a brief overview of the process for identifying projects, which included working with the FAC Advisory Council, the District facility staff and reviewing any curriculum or program needs. Prioritized projects are based on safety or environmental issues, required service or need, alignment to strategic needs, and efficiency or service enhancements. Dr. Haws and Mr. Arnold spoke briefly on each facility project that will go to the Board for approval. Projects listed are those over $100,000. These included the following:
Jerstad-Agerholm Campus – mechanical improvements (approval received in November 2016)
McKinley Middle School – fire alarm replacement (approval received in January 2017) REAL School – build-out at Sportsplex (March 2017) Horlick High School – construction pathway addition (March 2017)
Hammes Track (April 2017) Administrative Service Campus – replacement of roof top unit (May 2017) Park High School – theatre rigging and curtain (May 2017) Roosevelt Elementary School – parking lot replacement (May 2017) Horlick High School – library, ADA improvements, carpeting (May 2017) Alternative Education – build-out at 2333 Northwestern (May 2017)
Comments and questions during presentation:
Is there a way to let some of the students observe or help out in these projects? (It is probably too soon at this point, but the idea for apprenticeships would be perfect.)
What work would be done at Hammes Field? (Replacing the existing track. Not able to afford moving the bleachers, converting the field to turf, and putting a soccer component there at this time. That cost would be approximately $3 million.)
Why does virtual learning need a building/space? (We are mandated to have a place so students may receive a diploma from a virtual learning school. The District would also like to provide a space where students can come together to brainstorm, work on projects, etc.)
The last two projects Administration would like to get Board input and direction on. It has been determined the number one priority within high schools is an improvement to the science facilities and all three are running short on space. The state has also put in a new requirement that in order to graduate, all students must have three science classes now instead of two. Not only has there been an unexpected increase in freshman selecting health and medical career sciences pathway in the academies, but there has also been an increase in students selecting in STEM classes (close to 400 students taking them now). The school with the highest need is Horlick High School. There are two options in overhauling the science rooms at Horlick High School:
1. There can be an adequate renovation of the rooms and a build of four additional classrooms for $1 million. Renovations for the fieldhouse (bleachers, flooring and lighting) would move forward as planned, which is approximately $2 million.
2. Build on a state of the art science addition to include an elevator (Horlick currently is not ADA compliant) for $3.5 million. This would then require the fieldhouse to be delayed another year.
Administration’s recommendation would be to upgrade the science labs since academics is a priority and science is in such a high demand right now. A compromise would be to go with option 2, and at a minimum replace the bleachers in the fieldhouse as they are a safety concern. Additional comments/questions regarding this section of the presentation:
Are there any benefits of doing the future trades building and the science room addition at the same time? (Some of the trades may be the same, but the trades building is just a slab. It would be beneficial to shut down the high school once versus doing it again later).
Mr. Zahn, science teacher at Horlick High School, offered there is no water nor adequate electricity currently in the rooms. There is also a desperate need for chemical storage.
If there is a way to do the addition and the fieldhouse bleachers, that is what we should do.
Let’s do it right the first time around and focus on the science addition.
The priority is the science addition; advocate we do it right. This incremental investment for the future should be considered now. We also should make sure the fieldhouse is invested in as well. Perhaps the District can reach out to alumni.
3. Board of Education Committee Reports
a. Audit Committee Mrs. McKenna stated there is nothing to discuss in regards to the Audit Committee. b. Legislative Committee Mr. Wittke gave a report on behalf of the Legislative Committee. The Committee is looking at crafting several recommendation letters to elected officials. These will then become the basis of future meetings with legislators.
c. Governance Committee Mr. Hanser gave a report on behalf of the Governance Committee. The Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, February 14 and will further discuss donation and naming rights policies.
4. Board of Education Committee Structure Mr. Wiser stated this was something Mr. Cheesebrow began to discuss with the Board and the hope is to plant the seed for further discussion at a future work session. The Board needs to think about what the workflow looks like as a School Board. Over the next few weeks, Board members should begin to think about the current committees (keep as is, discontinue, or conduct as Committee of the Whole with the full Board). There are also new structures to think about (using committees for vetting specific issues – finance, personnel, facilities, instruction). Suggested the discussion begin at the committee level and talk about what the work of the committee does. Mrs. McKenna prefers this discussion take place at the Board level and suggested a referral be put forward so this topic can be discussed at a future meeting.
Adjourn An additional Work Session has been scheduled for Thursday, February 9 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The session was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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WORK SESSION
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Michael Frontier, President Dennis Wiser, Vice President
Racine, Wisconsin February 9, 2017
On Thursday, February 9, 2017, the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County, Wisconsin, called to order for the purpose of a Board Work Session at 5:19 p.m. The following Board members were present: Michelle Duchow, Michael Frontier, Matthew Hanser, John Heckenlively, Steven Hooper, Julie McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Dennis Wiser, and Robert Wittke, Jr. Also present: Rosalie Daca, Chief Academic Officer; Eric Gallien, Deputy Superintendent; Lolli Haws, Superintendent; Julie Landry, Chief of Human Resources; Emily Neubauer, Communication and Media Specialist; Tim Peltz, Chief Information Officer; and Elizabeth Tobias, Recording Secretary. Employee Handbook The purpose of the Work Session is to update the Board of Education on the progress of the Employee Handbook revisions and to receive guidance from the Board on next steps. At this time, the following meetings have been held with the Office of Human Resources: two meetings with REA leadership; one meeting with Local 152 leadership; and one meeting with Carpenter Foreman and Painter. Meetings continue to be scheduled with REA and Local 152 leadership to carry on discussions. Ms. Landry reviewed components of the Employee Handbook with the Board. These sections had been highlighted as items that are outliers in comparison to other school districts as found by RW Baird, are no longer applicable, or are not an efficient employer practice. The session was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
January 10, 2017
MINUTES 1. Call to Order
The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Governance Committee meeting of Tuesday, January 10, 2017, was called to order at 5:05 p.m. Roll call was taken by Mrs. Tobias. The following Committee members were present: Michael Frontier, Matthew Hanser, John Heckenlively, and Dennis Wiser. Absent from the meeting was Robert Wittke, Jr. Others present included Dr. Lolli Haws, Superintendent, and Elizabeth Tobias, Recording Secretary.
2. Approval of Governance Committee Minutes of November 15 , 2016
Mr. Wiser moved, Mr. Heckenlively seconded, to approve the Governance Committee minutes from November 15. All were in favor. Motion passed.
3. Referral #06-2016 (Preamble to the Constitution Included in Board Meetings)
Dr. Frontier offered more information regarding his referral to add the Preamble to the Constitution to the beginning of each Board of Education Business meeting. This language is powerful, concise and considered to be a civic prayer. Mr. Wiser shared comments he has received from the public regarding adding the preamble: it does not appear to be related to education. Mr. Hanser suggested Dr. Frontier share his thought process with the Board when the referral is brought forward at the next business meeting. Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to go back to the Board and recommend approval of Referral #06-2016. All were in favor. Motion passed.
4. Review of Donation and Naming Rights Policies Dr. Haws shared Administration Regulation 7551 (Facility Utilization) with the Committee as it offers sections on the process of naming and/or renaming of buildings within the District. This will need to be updated to accurately reflect the High School Academies and career pathway. Dr. Haws also shared an example of a Business Partnership (branding and naming rights) presentation from a district located in Nashville, TN.
There are several pieces of accepting donations that need to be addressed and looked at more closely. These include the following:
1. Acceptance of monetary donations 2. Acceptance of in-kind donations 3. Naming rights 4. Business partnerships
All Committee members agreed this policy and process should be put in place before June, as the Academies will continue to grow. Additional questions that need to be addressed:
What level (dollar amount) would the Board of Education need to approve donations? Should there be a threshold of a monetary/in-kind donations? Does the Board want oversight of this?
Mr. Hanser would like this topic to be placed on the agenda of the next Board of Education Work Session and include the questions above for discussion. Information given will then be discussed at the next Governance Committee meeting on February 14.
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Once a policy and opportunities are formed, Dr. Frontier suggested it be taken to RAMAC for feedback. Dr. Haws left the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
5. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda for Future Governance Committee Meetings
The next meeting of the Governance Committee will be Tuesday, February 14 at 5:00 p.m. Potential topics for future Governance Committee meetings are:
Approval of the January 10, 2017, Meeting Minutes Donation and Naming Rights Policies (Dan Thielen to be invited) Recommended Changes to OE-11 (Dr. Eric Gallien to be invited) Board Committees Continued Discussion on Metrics for Monitoring Reports
The Committee may send any additional topics to Mr. Hanser prior to February 10th for agenda consideration.
6. Adjourn
Mr. Wiser moved, Mr. Heckenlively seconded, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Others Present: Respectfully submitted, Lolli Haws, Superintendent Matt Hanser, Chair Elizabeth Tobias, Executive Assistant John Heckenlively Dennis Wiser Robert Wittke, Jr. Michael Frontier, Ex Officio Governance Committee
Racine Unified School District 3109 Mt. Pleasant Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53404
BOARD OF EDUCATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
January 3, 2017
MINUTES
1. Call to Order The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Legislative Committee meeting of Monday,
January 3, 2017, was called to order at 5:02 p.m. The following Committee members were present: Michael Frontier, John Heckenlively, Julie McKenna, Don J. Nielsen, Dennis Wiser, and Robert Wittke, Jr. (arrived at 5:04 p.m.).
2. Approval of Legislative Committee Minutes of December 19, 2016
Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. Wiser seconded, to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2016 Legislative Committee meeting. All were in favor. The minutes were approved.
3. Legislation Update and Discussion
Mr. Wittke gave a legislation update to the Committee. It is anticipated State Representative Joel Kleefisch will propose legislation mandating all public and private schools to randomly drug test students who wish to participate in extra-curricular activities or park vehicles in the school parking lot. Discussion regarding how far this unfunded mandate on school districts will go. Mr. Wittke also informed the Committee of the upcoming budget shortfall for the State of Wisconsin. It is unknown how this will impact the education budget. There is also the adoption of Every Child Succeeds Act, which replaces No Child Left Behind. Dr. Haws briefly explained the Every Child Succeeds Act in regards to implementation. At this point, every state must interpret and decide how it will be implemented. As things start to roll out, Dr. Haws will keep the Board informed.
4. Liaison with Government Agencies Update Mr. Wittke reported no further meetings have been scheduled as many public officials have been away for the holidays. Mr. Heckenlively and Mrs. McKenna will attend the upcoming WASB convention and report back to the Committee at the next meeting.
5. Discuss and Determine Committee Action Items for Q1 2017
Mr. Wittke would like to schedule a series of meetings with the following individuals who represent the Racine area: Tom Weatherston, Robin Vos, Van Wanggaard, Cory Mason, and Peter Barca. Discussion of possible locations (Knapp Elementary School, ASC), timing of the meeting(s), and how to make it a regular occurrence between these individuals and the Board of Education. The Committee also discussed possible ideas to share with the legislators such as vouchers in special education and basic promotion of the District. The Committee should also include meeting with officials from other municipalities (Mt. Pleasant, Sturtevant, Elmwood Park, North Park, etc.). Perhaps a Committee member could attend one of their work sessions/business meetings to share what the District is currently working on.
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There is also the suggestion, as a way to maintain engagement, of having public officials attend a meeting where the Board asks what their main issues/concerns are and if there is anything specifically they would like to learn about the District. Dr. Frontier has offered to contact Representative Vos’ scheduler to determine the timing and frequency he meets with other districts in the area. Again, Mr. Wittke would like to see commitments made by the end of this month for meetings in late February/early March.
6. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda The next meeting of the Legislative Committee will be February 6 at 5:00 p.m.
7. Adjourn Mr. Heckenlively moved, and Mr. Wiser seconded, to adjourn. All were in favor. The meeting ended at 5:51 p.m.
Others Present: Respectfully submitted, Lolli Haws, Superintendent Robert Wittke, Jr., Chair Elizabeth Tobias, Recording Secretary John Heckenlively Julie McKenna Don J. Nielsen Dennis Wiser Michael Frontier, Ex Officio Legislative Committee
BOARD OF EDUCATION February 20, 2017
Finance AGENDA ITEM: Renewal of City of Racine – Belle Urban Bus agreement
PRESENTING: David Hazen
DESCRIPTION: The District maintains a contract with the City Bus to provide transportation services to some District students. The agreement is on a calendar year.
FISCAL NOTE: This renewal is for the 2017 calendar year and is for $304,000. Last year’s agreement cost $294,000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Bus renewal.
ACTION TAKEN:
Superintendent Consent Agenda
Schedule of Personnel Changes
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Monday, February 20, 2017
NameEmployee
Group From Assignment
From
FTE New Assignment
To
FTE Effective
NEW (Existing Authorized Position(s))
Whitefoot, Brian A ASC - Budget and Grant Specialist 100% 2/13/2017
Vash, Steven B Substitute ASC/Gifford ES - Custodian 100% 1/25/2017
Aittama, Kara E RUSD Montessori - Assistant 52% 1/31/2017
Collier II, Troy E Mitchell K8 - Sp Ed Asst. 93% 2/6/2017
Deford, Jessica E Mitchell K8 - Sp Ed Asst. 93% 2/6/2017
Gilliam, Nicole E Substitute Gilmore MS - Sp Ed Asst. 93% 2/6/2017
Gulan, Jennifer E REEC - 4 YR Classroom Asst. 52% 2/13/2017
Inostrosa, Rosa Marie E Wadewitz ES - Sp Ed Bilingual 90% 2/6/2017
Maher, Adeline E Schulte ES - Sp Ed Asst. 90% 2/13/2017
Sanders, Jamill E McKinley MS - Sp Ed Asst. 93% 1/17/2017
Abbott, Tiffany T Knapp ES - Cross Categorial 100% 2/9/2017
Bart, Kimberly T Fratt ES - Grade 3 100% 1/30/2017
Bencs, Racheal T Jerstad K8 - Early Childhood Special Needs 100% 12/9/2017
Berrios, Guadalupe T Park HS - JROTC Instructor 100% 1/23/2017
Denman, Alyson T Olympia Brown/Red Apple ES - LMS 100% 3/6/2017
Drzewiecki, Elizabeth T Knapp ES/Student Services - Speech Pathologist 100% 1/23/2017
Gagliardi, Jeffrey T Student Services - Psychologist 100% 1/17/2017
Hernandez Resendez, Nancy T Park HS - Foreign Language Spanish 100% 1/23/2017
Hoaglund, Elisa T Red Apple ES - Cross Categorical 100% 1/26/2017
Jackson, Stephanie T Case HS - Foreign Language Spanish 100% 9/26/2016
Kelly, Wendy T Substitute Title Non-Public 100% 1/11/2017
Koutalis, Katrina T Fratt ES - Cross Categorical 100% 1/23/2017
Lanphere, Lauren T Fratt ES/Schulte ES - Speech Pathologist 100% 1/3/2017
Ruth, Michael T North Park ES - Music 100% 1/23/2017
RESIGNATION(S)
Ford, Bradly A ASC - Communications & Multi M Specialist 100% 1/17/2017
Abbott, Tiffany E Gilmore MS - Sp Ed Asst. 93% 2/9/2017
Bencs, Racheal E Jerstad K8 - Title 1 Literacy Ed Asst. 100% 12/9/2017
Harris, Jaimie E Jerstad K8 - Sp Ed Asst. 93% 2/24/2017
Lee, Jasmine E RUSD Montessori - Assistant 52% 1/31/2017
Dreifke, Amanda T Gilmore MS - Title 1 Literacy 100% 1/20/2017
Garcia, Steven T Jerstad K8/Walden/RAE - ESL 100% 6/12/2017
Loferski, Gilbert T Wadewitz ES - Physical Education 100% 6/12/2017
RETIREMENT
Hobbs, Kathryn C North Park ES - Secretary 100% 2/17/2017
Esser, Lori T Horlick HS - English Certified 100% 6/12/2017
Hammes, Patricia T Case HS - International Baccalaureate 100% 6/12/2017
Mitchell, Laurance T Horlick HS - Cross Categorical 100% 6/12/2017
Tapp, Judith T Bull Fine Arts ES - Art Specialist 100% 6/12/2017
EARLY RETIREMENT
Daams, Rorie E West Ridge ES - Sp Ed Asst. 90% 6/12/2017
Berg, Kathleen T Schulte ES - Music 100% 6/12/2017
Bloom, Nancy T Olympia Brown ES - Grade 3 100% 6/12/2017
Carey, Michael T Jerstad ES/North Park ES - Librarian 100% 6/12/2017
Costabile, Jeanne T Fratt ES - Music 100% 6/12/2017
Hyttel, Barbara T North Park ES - Grade 3 100% 6/12/2017
Kottke-Miller, Anita T Giese ES - Grade 1 100% 6/12/2017
Rothmeyer, Harlan T Janes ES - Phystical Education 100% 6/12/2017
Strom, Theresa T Roosevelt ES - Grade 2 100% 6/12/2017
Topel, David T Case HS - Social Studies Sociology 100% 7/3/2017
Triebold, Carrie T Schulte ES - Grade 5 100% 6/12/2017
Weiss, Cynthia T West Ridge ES - Grade 4 100% 6/12/2017
Weiss, Eric T
West Ridge ES/SC Johnson ES/Knapp ES/ RCLA -
Instrumental Music 100% 6/12/2017
Wheeler, Jean T Julian Thomas ES - Grade 3 100% 6/12/2017
Wolf, Dawn T Case HS - Speech Language Pathologist 100% 6/12/2017
TERMINATIONS
Gudal, Andrea T Leave Expired 12/18/2016
Jankowski, Deborah T Leave Expired 2/1/2017
Saskill, Richard T Leave Expired 1/6/2017
Watson, Emily T Leave Expired 1/13/2017
Cassity, Meghan E Schulte ES - Sp Ed Asst. 90% 2/3/2017
Lofquist, Michelle E Mitchell K-8 - Title 1 Educational Asst. 54% 1/3/2017
REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Schedule of Personnel Changes
RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Monday, February 20, 2017
Kalagain, Peter T Wadewitz ES - Physical Education 100% 12/5/2016
Zerzanek, Michelle T Gilmore MS - Science 100% 1/11/2017
FTE CHANGE(S)
Davis, Lakeysha E Dr. Jones ES - Sp Ed Asst. 100% Dr. Jones ES - Sp Ed Asst. 90% 1/12/2017
Kortendick, Carrie E Schulte ES - Classroom Asst. 100% West Rdige ES - Sp Ed Asst. 90% 1/17/2017
Krewal-Andersen, Mandie E Mitchell K-8 - Sp Ed Asst. 93% Park HS - Sp Ed Asst. 100% 1/17/2017
Dollins, April T Mitchell K-8/Walden - Vocal/General Music 80% Mitchell K-8/Walden - Vocal/General Music 90% 8/26/2016
Hanson, Amy T Case HS - English 100% Case HS - English 80% 1/23/2017
Pace, Kara T Student Services - Speech Pathologist 80% Student Services - Speech Pathologist 50% 1/23/2017
TEACHER LEVEL CHANGE
White, Tasia T 6-9 100% 7-6 100% 8/26/2016
BOARD OF EDUCATION February 20, 2017
Finance AGENDA ITEM: January 2017 Financial Statements
PRESENTING: Julie Schattner, Director of Finance
DESCRIPTION: Board policy OE-6.16 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 January 2017 financial reports for revenues show the District received $1.77 M in state special education aid and $123,000 of Safe and Healthy grant funds. In addition, there is $45,000 of revenue from the SportsPlex. The District also received $4.2 M in federal revenue from various Title and IDEA grants along with $118,500 from federal Medicaid claims and $25,868 in federal food service aid. The expenses for January largely represent normal expenses for salaries, benefits, supplies and utilities. The business and operations area includes $594,000 in payments to Durham for regular, co-curricular, and special education transportation services. Payments of $687,000 were made to Riley Construction related to the referendum funded new school construction. The food service area includes a $907,000 payment to Arbor for meal services.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the acceptance of the monthly financial statements.
ACTION TAKEN:
Fund 10 - General Fund
Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes Fund Balance
Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function
MONTHLY BUDGET
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2016 - 2017 Jan MTD Jan YTD
Balance Enc/Com Actual ActualBudget 3%Exp 2015 - 2016
Jan YTD
Revenues By Source
Revenue 72,926,577 72,926,577 0 100.00% 77,839,657 0 0Property Taxes
2,260,719 1,809,802 450,917 80.05% 781,838 0 90,306Local Sources
118,000 6,639 111,361 5.63% 0 0 0Intermediate Sources
159,666,323 158,048,321 1,618,002 98.99% 148,971,427 0 33,943State Sources
16,115,929 4,320,894 11,795,035 26.81% 3,002,743 0 2,839,596Federal Sources
156,655 66,877 89,778 42.69% 646,788 0 0Other Sources
251,244,203Total Revenue 94.40% 237,179,109 14,065,094 231,242,453 0 2,963,844
Expenditures By Function
Instruction 93,891,740 46,910,509 46,930,454 50.02% 48,293,287 50,777 8,300,719Regular Instruction
5,460,539 2,579,944 2,866,940 47.50% 2,412,161 13,655 476,794Vocational Instruction
209,258 53,377 136,589 34.73% 57,747 19,292 17,408Special Instruction
6,623,302 3,006,077 3,521,555 46.83% 3,140,785 95,671 502,261Other Instruction
106,184,840Total Instruction 49.66% 52,549,907 53,455,537 53,903,980 179,395 9,297,182
Support Services 11,802,006 5,831,263 5,965,179 49.46% 5,999,043 5,564 986,099Pupil Services
15,416,302 7,295,479 7,615,761 50.60% 7,710,445 505,062 1,209,494Libraries & Instructional Support
3,122,467 1,651,039 1,405,894 54.97% 1,716,166 65,533 298,454General Administration
13,569,509 7,104,638 6,426,040 52.64% 7,106,146 38,831 1,062,600Building Administration
40,861,217 20,913,464 19,057,149 53.36% 22,704,748 890,605 3,115,199Facilities, Transportation & Finance
8,810,169 5,769,742 2,812,480 68.08% 4,825,600 227,947 858,102Central Services
751,003 567,426 183,577 75.56% 614,964 0 54,693Insurance
486,267 216,821 269,446 44.59% 3,329 0 53,769Debt Payments
444,084 147,358 296,335 33.27% 185,798 391 22,289Other Support Services
95,263,024Total Support Services 53.78% 49,497,231 44,031,860 50,866,240 1,733,933 7,660,698
19,737,466Total Non-Program Transactions
3.44% 553,048 19,057,883 572,466 126,535 56,153
221,185,330Total Expenditures By Function 47.31% 102,600,185 116,545,281 105,342,685 2,039,864 17,014,034
Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over expenditures 30,058,873 134,578,924 130,610,375 125,899,768-2,039,864-14,050,190
Other Source
Other Financing Sources (Uses) 215,963 0 215,963 0.00% 0 0 0Transfer From Other Funds
2,388,067 2,385,437 2,630 99.89% 809 0 252Other Financing Sources
-34,026,694 0 -34,026,694 0.00% 0 0 0Transfer To Other Funds
-31,422,664Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
-7.59% 2,385,437 -33,808,101 809 0 252
-31,422,664Total Other Source -7.59% 2,385,437 -33,808,101 809 0 252
41,525,122Fund Balance Begining of Year
Net Change in Fund Balance
40,161,331Fund Balance End of Year
41,525,122
178,489,483
136,964,361-1,363,791
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Fund 27 - Special Education Fund
Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes Fund Balance
Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function
MONTHLY BUDGET
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2016 - 2017 Jan MTD Jan YTD
Balance Enc/Com Actual ActualBudget 3%Exp 2015 - 2016
Jan YTD
Revenues By Source
Revenue 0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0Local Sources
42,430 0 42,430 0.00% 1,669 0 0Intermediate Sources
12,248,880 5,329,016 6,919,864 43.51% 5,579,930 0 1,776,339State Sources
7,061,375 3,188,569 3,872,806 45.16% 2,194,452 0 1,362,292Federal Sources
0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0Other Sources
19,352,685Total Revenue 44.01% 8,517,585 10,835,100 7,776,051 0 3,138,631
Expenditures By Function
Instruction 0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0Regular Instruction
53,000 8,602 44,398 16.23% 18,694 0 944Vocational Instruction
38,165,509 18,919,008 19,246,357 49.57% 19,872,906 144 3,453,218Special Instruction
38,218,509Total Instruction 49.53% 18,927,611 19,290,754 19,891,600 144 3,454,162
Support Services 5,788,875 2,913,626 2,875,249 50.33% 2,970,070 0 547,229Pupil Services
4,050,144 2,179,348 1,869,954 53.83% 2,255,156 842 327,376Libraries & Instructional Support
17,000 0 17,000 0.00% 2,758 0 0General Administration
0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0Building Administration
4,164,105 1,728,730 2,424,878 41.77% 1,810,880 10,498 292,942Facilities, Transportation & Finance
18,130 7,234 10,896 39.90% 10,282 0 1,330Central Services
204,260 0 204,260 0.00% 0 0 0Insurance
0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0Debt Payments
0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0Other Support Services
14,242,514Total Support Services 48.03% 6,828,938 7,402,237 7,049,147 11,340 1,168,876
662,380Total Non-Program Transactions
75.17% 280,357 164,496 340,595 217,527 300,635
53,123,403Total Expenditures By Function 49.44% 26,036,905 26,857,487 27,281,342 229,010 4,923,673
Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over expenditures -33,770,718 -17,519,320 37,692,588 -19,505,291-229,010-1,785,042
Other Source
Other Financing Sources (Uses) 33,959,552 0 33,959,552 0.00% 0 0 0Transfer From Other Funds
-188,834 0 -188,834 0.00% 0 0 0Transfer To Other Funds
33,770,718Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
0.00% 0 33,770,718 0 0 0
33,770,718Total Other Source 0.00% 0 33,770,718 0 0 0
0Fund Balance Begining of Year
Net Change in Fund Balance
0Fund Balance End of Year
0
-17,519,320
-17,519,320 0
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Fund 50 - Food Service Fund
Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes Fund Balance
Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function
MONTHLY BUDGET
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2016 - 2017 Jan MTD Jan YTD
Balance Enc/Com Actual ActualBudget 3%Exp 2015 - 2016
Jan YTD
Revenues By Source
Revenue 1,452,494 717,874 734,620 49.42% 776,349 0 175,602Local Sources
179,375 0 179,375 0.00% 0 0 0State Sources
8,399,266 2,656,121 5,743,145 31.62% 3,439,030 0 25,868Federal Sources
0 0 0 0.00% 0 0 0Other Sources
10,031,135Total Revenue 33.64% 3,373,996 6,657,139 4,215,379 0 201,470
Expenditures By Function
Support Services 1,137,964 595,972 541,992 52.37% 651,720 0 91,135Salaries & Benefits
7,564,390 3,144,496 4,417,988 41.59% 3,810,191 1,907 907,653Purchased Services
928,560 190,826 723,191 22.12% 77,786 14,543 24,817Food & Supplies
516,822 99,563 411,014 20.47% 118,828 6,245 6,557Furniture & Equipment
12,195 1,461 10,734 11.98% 565 0 0Other
10,159,931Total Support Services 39.91% 4,032,318 6,104,918 4,659,089 22,695 1,030,161
10,159,931Total Expenditures By Function 39.91% 4,032,318 6,104,918 4,659,089 22,695 1,030,161
Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over expenditures -128,796 -658,322 12,762,057 -443,710-22,695-828,691
Other Source
Other Financing Sources (Uses) 6,822 6,822 0 100.00% 0 0 0Other Financing Sources
6,822Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
100.00% 6,822 0 0 0 0
6,822Total Other Source 100.00% 6,822 0 0 0 0
1,989,899Fund Balance Begining of Year
Net Change in Fund Balance
1,867,925Fund Balance End of Year
1,989,899
1,338,399
-651,500-121,974
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Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes Fund Balance
Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function
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ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
2016 - 2017 Jan MTD Jan YTD
Balance Enc/Com Actual ActualBudget 3%Exp 2015 - 2016
Jan YTD
Revenues By SourceRevenue
Property Taxes 0 100 84,531,348 0 84,531,348 0 85,618,969
Local Sources (1,162,963) 70 3,926,582 323,920 2,763,619 0 1,868,463
Intermediate Sources (153,791) 4 160,430 0 6,639 0 1,669
State Sources (8,717,241) 95 172,094,578 1,742,396 163,377,337 0 154,551,357
Federal Sources (22,187,420) 31 32,353,004 4,227,756 10,165,584 0 8,818,899
Other Sources (123,907) 44 220,567 0 96,660 0 1,504,038
89 (32,345,323) 0 260,941,186 252,363,394 Total Revenue 293,286,509 6,294,072
Expenditures By FunctionInstruction
Regular Instruction 47,032,173 50 94,011,480 8,305,972 46,922,368 56,940 48,356,522
Vocational Instruction 2,921,614 47 5,524,566 478,488 2,589,296 13,655 2,430,855
Special Instruction 19,382,945 49 38,374,767 3,470,626 18,972,386 19,436 19,930,653
Other Instruction 3,758,891 47 7,156,456 610,086 3,237,331 160,233 3,420,260
50 73,095,624 250,265 71,721,381 74,138,290 Total Instruction 145,067,270 12,865,172
Support ServicesPupil Services 8,856,215 50 17,606,683 1,533,328 8,744,904 5,564 8,969,145
Libraries & Instructional Support 9,698,461 51 19,946,206 1,570,160 9,694,095 553,650 10,069,691
General Administration 1,412,280 55 3,140,267 309,869 1,651,039 76,948 1,718,925
Building Administration 6,419,474 53 13,569,509 1,069,165 7,107,766 42,269 7,109,199
Facilities, Transportation & Finance 24,185,623 59 59,594,104 6,096,015 31,495,328 3,913,153 36,288,030
Central Services 2,817,697 68 8,833,709 861,232 5,788,066 227,947 4,842,635
Insurance 387,837 59 955,263 54,693 567,426 0 614,964
Debt Payments 13,950,552 11 15,738,082 53,769 1,787,530 0 1,207,095
Other Support Services 296,335 33 444,084 22,289 147,358 391 185,798
Food Service 6,104,918 40 10,159,931 1,030,161 4,032,318 22,695 4,659,089
Community Service 1,148,839 32 1,684,967 89,510 525,262 10,866 422,063
50 75,278,231 4,853,483 71,541,091 76,086,633 Total Support Services 151,672,805 12,690,190
6 19,222,380 344,062 833,404 913,061 Total Non-Program Transactions
20,399,846 356,788
Total Expenditures By Function 47 167,596,234 317,139,920.90 25,912,151 144,095,877 5,447,810 151,137,983
Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over expenditures (23,853,412) (19,618,079) 116,845,310 (5,447,810) 135,250,912 101,225,411
Other SourceOther Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfer From Other Funds (34,325,515) 0 34,325,515 0 0 0 0
Other Financing Sources (17,727,630) 12 20,119,889 252 2,392,259 0 37,790,809
Transfer To Other Funds 34,242,657 0 (34,242,657) 0 0 0 0
12 (17,810,488) 0 2,392,259 37,790,809 Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
20,202,747 252
Total Other Source 12 (17,810,488) 20,202,747.00 252 2,392,259 0 37,790,809
53,393,505 Fund Balance Begining of Year
(3,650,665)Net Change in Fund Balance
49,742,840 Fund Balance End of Year
119,237,569
53,393,505
172,631,074
1Includes Funds 10, 21, 23, 27, 29, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 80
Please approve the following disbursements for January 1-31, 2017
Beginning EndingAccount Check Number Check Number Amount
General Fund - Johnson Bank 100832 101246 5,423,225.55
Payroll ‐ Direct Deposit 98150485 98156359 7,153,570.45
Payroll ‐ Non‐Direct Deposit 97904494 97904500 2,742.68
Social Security and Medicare 1,775,659.65
WRS 1,590,104.00
Debt repayment & OPEB Requirement -
Total Disbursements 15,945,302.33
Please approve the following receipts for January 1-31, 2017
Account AmountGeneral Fund 48,038,208.82
Debt Borrowing/Investments -
Total Receipts 48,038,208.82
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
February 20, 2017
Student Services Agenda Item: Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Students to Staff Presenting: Andrea Rittgers, Director of Student Services Description: During the time period January 1 through January 31, 2017 there were 45
total reported incidents. There were 37 incidents reported at the elementary level, 8 at the middle school level, and 0 at the senior high level.
During the time period January 1 through January 31, 2016, there were
26 total reported incidents. There were 21 incidents reported at the elementary level, 5 at the middle school level, and 0 at the senior high level.
Of the total number of incidents this month 71% involved Special
Education students. These 32 Special Education students represent .0094% of the total Special Education population. Regular Education students were involved in 29% of the incidents reported. These 13 Regular Education students represent .0008% of the total Regular Education population.
The total number of incidents to date for the 2016-2017 school year is 210
(2015-2016 school year is 165).
Recommendation: Approval of the incidents report as presented. Action Taken:
Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Student to Staff2016-2017 School Year
January 2017
School Date of Incident Initials Tchr
SubTchr Aide
SubAide Admin Secy Other Grade Spl. Ed.
Dr. Jones Elementary 01/09/17 JH 1 2 LEPDr. Jones Elementary 01/09/17 LR 1 2Fratt Elementary 01/03/17 NL 1 3 AJanes Elementary 01/24/17 AL 1 2Janes Elementary 01/24/17 RR 1 KGJerstad-Agerholm Elementary 01/10/17 AD 1 5 EBDJerstad-Agerholm Elementary 01/13/17 TD 1 4 EBDSC Johnson Elementary 01/12/17 KH 1 5 EBDJulian Thomas Elementary 01/19/17 DR 1 4 EBDJulian Thomas Elementary 01/04/17 SP 1 4 EBDJulian Thomas Elementary 01/03/17 SP 1 4 EBDJulian Thomas Elementary 12/01/16 PS 1 2 AKnapp Elementary 01/04/17 KM 1 2Knapp Elementary 01/04/17 KM 1 2Mitchell Elementary 01/26/17 JL 1 3Olympia Brown Elementary 01/09/17 AS 1 4 Aut SPLOlympia Brown Elementary 01/05/17 JD 1 4 Aut SPLOlympia Brown Elementary 01/12/17 JD 1 4 Aut SPLOlympia Brown Elementary 01/26/17 CK 1 4 AOlympia Brown Elementary 01/23/17 AS 1 4 Aut SPLOlympia Brown Elementary 01/26/17 JD 1 4Olympia Brown Elementary 01/09/17 TM 1 PK AWest Ridge Elementary 01/03/17 MT 1 3 EBDWest Ridge Elementary 01/30/17 BC 1 KG SDDWest Ridge Elementary 01/30/17 AJ 1 KG SDDWest Ridge Elementary 01/26/17 MN 1 3 EBDWest Ridge Elementary 01/24/17 JK 1 KG SDDWest Ridge Elementary 01/23/17 HH 1 KG SDDWest Ridge Elementary 01/23/17 JF 1 KG SDDWest Ridge Elementary 01/23/17 BC 1 KG SDDWest Ridge Elementary 01/11/17 CE 1 3 OHIWest Ridge Elementary 01/11/17 BC 1 KGWest Ridge Elementary 01/11/17 KG 1 KGWest Ridge Elementary 01/12/17 CR 1 3 EBDWest Ridge Elementary 01/19/17 CE 1 1 OHI
Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Student to Staff2016-2017 School Year
January 2017West Ridge Elementary 01/06/17 HH 1 5 EBDWest Ridge Elementary 01/24/16 DH 1 KG SDDJerstad-Agerholm Middle 01/20/17 AM 1 7Jerstad-Agerholm Middle 01/19/17 AM 1 6Gilmore Middle 01/05/17 CH 1 8 AGilmore Middle 01/26/17 CH 1 8Gilmore Middle 01/11/17 JC 1 8 AMitchell Middle 01/12/17 VR 1 6Mitchell Middle 01/12/17 AS 1 6Mitchell Middle 01/17/17 GS 1 6 S/LTotals 18 1 22 0 1 0 3
Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Students to Staff2016-2017 School Year
January, 2017
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Referrals
GC-2E
BOARD REFERRAL #01-2017
Include: Action(s) needed, points to be covered and suggested language for policy language, if needed.
TOPIC: Revision for Compliance with State Statute
SUBMITTED BY (Board member name): Dennis Wiser
SUPPORTED BY: (3 Board members’ names) (1) Matt Hanser (2) Mike Frontier (3) Steve Hooper
DESIRED RESOLUTION DATE: as soon as possible
1. Board Policy related to:
GC-2E Governance Procedure
2. Objective of the topic/conversation: (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.)
The objective is to align Board policy with state requirements that RUSD Board members be elected from 9 districts as opposed to at-large. This can be done with the following revision:
GC-2E (A)(1) The Board shall consist of nine (9) members elected from the District at large nine (9) districts established by Board vote.
3. Requirements of the discussion:
None
4. Outside resources needed?
None
5. Questions that will be answered at the end of the session?
Does the Board wish to adopt the new policy.
6. Decisions that need to be made by the board.
Does the Board wish to adopt the new policy.
7. Prioritization – to include potential date for Work Session.
The policy should be adopted as soon as possible to assure compliance with state requirements.
8. Ties to committee work?
Requires review by Governance Committee.
GC-2E
BOARD REFERRAL #02-2017
Include: Action(s) needed, points to be covered and suggested language for policy language, if needed.
TOPIC: Policy to Establish an Earlier End Time for Board Meetings.
SUBMITTED BY (Board member name): Dennis Wiser
SUPPORTED BY: (3 Board members’ names) (1) Matt Hanser (2) Mike Frontier (3) Steve Hooper
DESIRED RESOLUTION DATE: no specific date required
1. Board Policy related to:
GC-2E Governance Procedure
2. Objective of the topic/conversation: (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.)
The objective is to establish an earlier end time for Board meetings and allow extension by Board choice. This can be done with the following revision:
GC-2E (D)(1)
4) All meetings of the Board will terminate at twelve midnight 9:30 p.m., unless waived extended ½ hour by appropriate Board action (two-thirds vote required, action may be repeated).
5) Upon reaching twelve midnight 9:30 pm, the President shall declare the meeting adjourned to a date certain with unfinished items to be rescheduled as appropriate.
6) If the meeting is to be followed by an executive session, then the meeting shall terminate at 11:30 9:00 p.m.
3. Requirements of the discussion:
None
4. Outside resources needed?
None
5. Questions that will be answered at the end of the session?
Does the Board wish to adopt the new policy.
6. Decisions that need to be made by the board.
Does the Board wish to adopt the new policy.
7. Prioritization – to include potential date for Work Session.
The policy should be adopted at the Board’s convenience.
8. Ties to committee work?
Requires review by Governance Committee.
GC-2E
BOARD REFERRAL #03-2017
Include: Action(s) needed, points to be covered and suggested language for policy language, if needed.
TOPIC: Duties of Standing Committees
SUBMITTED BY (Board member name): Dennis Wiser
SUPPORTED BY: (3 Board members’ names) (1) Matt Hanser (2) Mike Frontier (3) Steve Hooper
DESIRED RESOLUTION DATE: as soon as possible
1. Board Policy related to:
GC-5 (Board Committees)
2. Objective of the topic/conversation: (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.)
The objective is to provide the Board with necessary data prior to their decision whether standing committees should be renewed. Board policy GC-5 (3) by adding the following to Board policy:
6. Prior to the annual organizational meeting each year, committee chairs will present an annual summary of their work submitted to the Board and need for continuance.
3. Requirements of the discussion:
None
4. Outside resources needed?
None
5. Questions that will be answered at the end of the session?
Does the Board wish to adopt the new policy.
6. Decisions that need to be made by the board.
Does the Board wish to adopt the new policy.
7. Prioritization – to include potential date for Work Session.
The policy should be adopted in time to support the decision by the new Board this spring.
8. Ties to committee work?
Requires review by Governance Committee.
GC-2E
BOARD REFERRAL #04-2017
Include: Action(s) needed, points to be covered and suggested language for policy language, if needed.
TOPIC: Monitoring Reports to go on Consent Agenda
SUBMITTED BY (Board member name): Dennis Wiser
SUPPORTED BY: (3 Board members’ names) (1) Matt Hanser (2) Robert Wittke (3) Don Nielsen
DESIRED RESOLUTION DATE: as soon as possible
1. Board Policy related to:
GC-2E Governance Procedure
2. Objective of the topic/conversation: (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.)
The objective is to allow monitoring reports to be approved through the consent agenda since the report will already have been discussed and debated at a study session. If additional discussion is required, Board members may still call for separate consideration. This can be done with the following revision:
GC-2E (D)(3)
3) Subject to modification at approval, the agenda of a business meeting is:
1. Call to order and Pledge to the Flag 9. Public Input 2. Roll Call Action Items 10. Operational Expectations Presentations 3. Approval of the Agenda 11. Action Items 4. Recognitions 12. Board Consent Agenda 5. Reports on Student Achievement 13. Superintendent Consent Agenda 6. Superintendent’s Report 14. Referrals 7. Board Committee Reports 15. Adjournment 8. Board Development
3. Requirements of the discussion: None
4. Outside resources needed? None
5. Questions that will be answered at the end of the session?
Does the Board wish to adopt the new policy?
6. Decisions that need to be made by the board.
Does the Board wish to adopt the new policy?
7. Prioritization – to include potential date for Work Session.
The policy should be adopted as soon as possible to assure effective use of Board meetings.
8. Ties to committee work?
Requires review by Governance Committee.