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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW RICHMOND
Inspire Every Student to Learn to His or Her Potential
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
DISTRICT OFFICE COMMUNITY ROOM May 20 2019
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 600 pm by President Hinz in accordance with notice given to the
New Richmond News
ROLL CALL
Board Members Present Kent Elkin Greg Gartner Rick Hinz Paula Kolbeck Neal Melby Bryan Schafer
Board Member Absent Marilyn Duerst
Administration Present Patrick Olson Brian Johnston Tom Wissink Doug Hatch Mike Ballard
Nicholas Hall Frank Norton Bobbie Guyette
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve the agenda as presented Neal Melby seconded the motion
Motion carried 6-0
OPEN FORUM
None
BOARD REORGANIZATION
Election of Officers President Vice President Clerk Treasurer
Motion by Neal Melby to keep Rick Hinz as President Paula Kolbeck as Vice President Marilyn Duerst
as Clerk and Greg Gartner as Treasurer Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
WASB Representative Paula Kolbeck was appointed as the WASB Representative by President Hinz
CESA 11 Representative Kent Elkin was appointed as the CESA 11 Representative by President Hinz
PRESENTATIONS
High School Update ndash Principal Tom Wissink
High School Principal Tom Wissink provided a power point presentation highlighting events and
accomplishments of the 2018-2019 school year at the high school including 2018-2019 NRHS goals ACT
average composite score for the graduating class of 2020 exceeded the district goal of 22 Tiger Time was
added second semester to provide support for students next year the BARR program will be added Youth
Frontiers Respect Retreat was held for 9th grade students Ice Fest activities the addition of Heidi Link as
Assistant Principal of Academics and Aaron Anderson as School Resource Officer State Senator Schachtnerrsquos
Page 2
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
visit to the high school SOAR Center activities Class of 2019 Valedictorian Grace Burns and Salutatorian
Mykenzie Patten and Jessica Stovall was the recipient of the first Distinguished Alumni Award
Middle School Update ndash Principal Doug Hatch Middle School Principal Doug Hatch provided a power point presentation that included pictures from events that
students participated in for the 2018-2019 school year Some of these events included the Fuel Up to Play 60
Kickoff the Kind Lips program to help support nonprofit partners working to prevent bullying author Steve
Moorersquos visit to the middle school three teams from NRMS competed in the Regional Future City Competition
NRMS students participating in Hour of Code Biztown National History Day PAWS and the Service Literacy
Project the presentation of Sleeping Beauty by NRMS students Bike to School Day NRMSrsquo first year as a Trauma
Sensitive School and the upcoming trip to Washington DC and Civil War battlefields
Hillside Elementary Update ndash Principal Frank Norton
Hillside Elementary Principal Frank Norton reported on events at Hillside Elementary including the first day
assembly the reading buddy program Fire Prevention Day pictures of community field trips and various
celebrations at Hillside Zones of Regulation and pictures of students enjoying all the snow this winter
Paperjack Elementary Update ndash Principal Mike Ballard
Paperjack Elementary Principal Mike Ballard provided pictures from the Kindergarten Blue Day with School
Resource Officer Anderson various celebrations at Paperjack fourth grader Leo Schauff as Principal for the
Day Paperjack PowerUp earned $867 the Run amp Read program Fuel Up to Play 60 prize package awarded to
Paperjack Elementary Service Learning Day and Friendship Games
Starr Elementary Update ndash Principal Nicholas Hall
Starr Elementary Principal Nicholas Hall provided a presentation with pictures of Starr Elementary students
caught doing good things Chief Yehlik joining students for All Pro Dads day Starr students wearing their
favorite socks for Rock Your Socks Day to show support on Downrsquos Syndrome Day the sensory path that is
used as part of the Trauma Sensitive Initiative Principal for the Day Starr students having a winter fun day in
February Starr PowerUp earned $978 and the mentor program at Starr
CONSENT AGENDA
Appointments Reassignments Resignations Compensation Adjustments Approval of Monthly Bills
Approval of Minutes GrantGift Approvals
Resignation of Sarah Brackemyer from 10 FTE 5th grade teaching position at Starr Elementary as
requested in a letter dated May 14 2019
Resignation of Mallory Deziel from 10 FTE 7th grade Science teaching position at New Richmond
Middle School as requested in a letter dated April 29 2019
Resignation of Julie Hambleton from 10 FTE Title One teaching position at Starr Elementary as
requested in an email dated April 17 2019
Resignation from extra-curricular positions Lindsey Benning from Camp Wapo 6th grade overnight
chaperone Sarah Brackemyer from 5th grade Department Head (end of 2018-2019 school year)
Kathryn Geissler from Middle School Team Leader ndash Black House (end of 2018-2019 school year)
Elizabeth LrsquoAllier from Department Head Counseling (end of 2018-2019 school year)
Hire to extra-curricular positions for the 2018-2019 school year Alecia Brugler to Camp Wapo 6th
Grade Overnight Chaperone Mitchell Lee to High School Wrestling Assistant Coach (Correction ndash Approved on 111918 as volunteer should be $500 from Activity Fund) Gabe Stoppelmoor to High
School Wrestling Assistant Coach (Correction ndashApproved on 101518 as volunteer should be $2500
from Activity Fund) Bryon Andrews to 2019 Summer Stretch Brooke John to 2019 Summer Stretch
McKenzie Kelly to 2019 Summer Stretch Justin Yaron to 2019 Summer Stretch
Hire to extra-curricular positions for 2019-2020 school year Amanda Altmann to Department Head
Counseling
Hire of Angela Brozak to replacement 10 FTE High School Special Education Teacher for the 2019-
2020 school year with a salary of $47799
Page 2 of 6
Page 3
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
Hire of Nicole Knutson to replacement 10 FTE 7th Grade Literature Teacher for the 2019-2020
school year with a salary of $41693
Hire of Jennifer Riordan to replacement 10 FTE 4th Grade Teacher at Paperjack Elementary for the
2019-2020 school year with a salary of $48603
Hire of Kaitlyn Sabelko to additional 10 FTE 1st Grade Teacher at Hillside Elementary for the 2019-
2020 school year with a salary of $41693
Transfers andor Reassignments for Current Employees for the 2019-2020 School Year Stacy
Danielson from Paperjack 1st Grade Teacher to Paperjack Win Teacher Laura Feyma from HS FCE
Teacher 67 FTEMS FCE Teacher 33 FTE to HS FCE Teacher 67 FTE Amanda Hanson from MS
FCE Teacher 67 FTE to MS FCE Teacher 10 FTE Rachel Mader from Paperjack Win Teacher to
Paperjack 3rd Grade Teacher Kathryn Tyvoll from Paperjack 4th Grade Teacher to Paperjack 1st
Grade Teacher
Monthly bills for AprilMay voucher checks in the amount of $117008681 and construction
checks in the amount of $547851
Minutes of previous School Board Meeting (April 15 2019 Regular Board Meeting)
Staff appreciation donations from WESTconsin Credit Union First National Community Bank
Bernardrsquos and Tiger Nutrition
AnnMarie Foundation Grant in the amount of $375900 ($200000 to Tom Wissink for the
Youth Frontiers Respect Retreat $100000 to Tracy Meredith for guided reading sets for
Paperjack Elementary $30200 to Jamie Kleiner for read-aloud books for K-2 mathematics
instruction $24900 to Kristin Taipale for family engagement materials and $20800 to
Karen Storie for take home literacy bags)
$25000 donation from Tamera Belisle Agency to the SOAR Educational Center
$5000 donation from Anne Langford to the SOAR Educational Center
$817000 grant from Bosch and managed by the New Richmond Area Community
Foundation to the SOAR Educational Center to support project activities
2018 Aquaculture SAE Grant in the amount of $48000 given to Noah Hughes from
Wisconsin FFA Foundation Inc and turned over to New Richmond FFA for the rainbow
trout project
$150000 grant from New Richmond Area Community Foundation to the SOAR Education Center
to be used for a storage shed for farm equipment
$130000 donation from the Western Wisconsin Volleyball Association to the New Richmond
Middle School to be used for new 8th grade jerseys
$10000 donation from Family Dentistry for Service Learning Day
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the consent agenda items as presented Bryan Schafer seconded the
motion Motion carried 6-0
Items 8f Approval of the Request for St Maryrsquos School Alternative School Food Authority Agreement and
8e Approval of Meal Prices for the 2019-2020 School Year were moved from Financial Affairs to this part of
the agenda
Approval of the Request for St Maryrsquos School Alternative School Food Authority Agreement
Motion by Greg Gartner to approve the Alternate School Food Authority Agreement between the
School District of New Richmond and St Maryrsquos School for the 2019-2020 school year pending legal
review Kent Elkin seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of Meal Prices for the 2019-2020 School Year
Motion by Bryan Schafer to approve the meal prices for the 2019-2020 school year as presented Neal
Melby seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Page 3 of 6
Page 4
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Approval of 2019-2020 Open Enrollment Applications
Motion by Bryan Schafer to accept the recommendation to approve the 2019-2020 incoming and
outgoing open enrollment applications with the exception of students 23 35 and 36 on the incoming list
Greg Gartner seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Item 8h Approval of Weight Room Proposal and Recommendation was moved from Financial Affairs to this
part of the agenda
Approval of Weight Room Proposal and Recommendation
Motion by Greg Gartner to approve the recommendation for the high school weight room for a total
cost of $3278382 and accepting the equipment bid of $2993642 from Dynamic Fitness Neal Melby
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
PERSONNEL
Approval of High School Biology Teaching Position Pending Enrollment and Budget
Motion by Kent Elkin to approve the addition of a High School Biology teaching position for the 2019-
2020 school year pending enrollment and budget considerations Bryan Schafer seconded the motion
Motion carried 6-0
POLICY amp PLANNING
Approval of the 2019-202 Student Handbooks High School Middle School Elementary
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the 2019-2020 Elementary Middle School and High School Student
Handbooks as presented Paula Kolbeck seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Approve June 7 2019 as an Early Dismissal Day
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve June 7 2019 as an early dismissal day for students as presented
Kent Elkin seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
WIAA Football Only Conference Realignment and NRHS Stadium Update
District Administrator Patrick Olson informed the Board that WIAA has approved the football only
realignment New Richmond will be in the Big Rivers Conference for football only beginning in 2020
Mr Olson then provided an update on the progress of the NRHS stadium He showed the board members sample colors of the synthetic turf that will be used for the stadium and a preliminary timeline for installing the turf He also discussed the next phase which includes the stadium seating and the ticket booths and concession stands that will be built by NRHS students
2019 Staff Appreciation Week Staff Appreciation Week was May 6-10 Mr Olson thanked all staff for their service to the district
Wisconsin DOJ Safety Grant Update
Mr Olson provided an article sent to him by Police Chief Craig Yehlik The article discussed the importance
of schools having two-way radios The school district has purchased two-way radios with money received
from the DOJ grant and after having a training session they have begun using them in the buildings
Page 4 of 6
Page 5
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Monthly Bill Auditing
Board members Greg Gartner and Kent Elkin reviewed the monthly bills with Brian Johnston Director of
Fiscal and Building Operations before the meeting and found everything to be in order
March Financial Statements Brian Johnston reviewed the March financial statements with board members
2019-2020 Preliminary Budget Update Brian Johnston reviewed the projected budget for the 2019-2020 school year
Consideration and Action on Budget Reallocation
Motion by Bryan Schafer to approve the Notice of Change in Adopted Budget as presented Neal Melby
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of the Starr Elementary BellPaging System Recommendation
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the Starr Elementary bellpaging system recommendation as
presented and to accept the bid of $2287868 for the EPIC system proposed by Tierney Kent Elkin
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of Middle School Track Repair Recommendation
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve the Middle School track repair recommendation accepting the
proposal from Athletic Surface Construction for $2657200 Bryan Schafer seconded the motion
Motion carried 6-0
Approval of the Middle School Track and Blacktop Patching Recommendation
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to accept the proposal from Monarch Paving Co for $5249147 to patch
parking lot areas replace the south drive and add a curb at Starr Elementary and to replace the
runway at the Middle School track as recommended Greg Gartner seconded the motion Motion
carried 6-0
OTHER BUSINESS
Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Report ndash (Kolbeck) No report
CESA 11 Board Report ndash (Elkin) No report
Board Meeting Evaluation President Hinz asked Board members to fill out the evaluation and leave with Julie Koop
Motion by Neal Melby to convene to closed session at 840 pm Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Yes ndashElkin Gartner Hinz Kolbeck Melby Schafer No ndash none Motion carried 6-0
Page 5 of 6
___________________________________________________
Page 6
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
CLOSED SESSION
Convene to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 1985(1)
(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties the investing of public funds or
conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a
closed session
SOAR Education Center Agreement
(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to
become involved
High School Fire Sprinkler System
RECONVENE AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION
The Board reconvened to open session at 921 pm
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Neal Melby to adjourn at 921 pm Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Motion
carried 6-0
Respectfully submitted
Paula Kolbeck Acting School Board Clerk
Page 6 of 6
Page 2
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
visit to the high school SOAR Center activities Class of 2019 Valedictorian Grace Burns and Salutatorian
Mykenzie Patten and Jessica Stovall was the recipient of the first Distinguished Alumni Award
Middle School Update ndash Principal Doug Hatch Middle School Principal Doug Hatch provided a power point presentation that included pictures from events that
students participated in for the 2018-2019 school year Some of these events included the Fuel Up to Play 60
Kickoff the Kind Lips program to help support nonprofit partners working to prevent bullying author Steve
Moorersquos visit to the middle school three teams from NRMS competed in the Regional Future City Competition
NRMS students participating in Hour of Code Biztown National History Day PAWS and the Service Literacy
Project the presentation of Sleeping Beauty by NRMS students Bike to School Day NRMSrsquo first year as a Trauma
Sensitive School and the upcoming trip to Washington DC and Civil War battlefields
Hillside Elementary Update ndash Principal Frank Norton
Hillside Elementary Principal Frank Norton reported on events at Hillside Elementary including the first day
assembly the reading buddy program Fire Prevention Day pictures of community field trips and various
celebrations at Hillside Zones of Regulation and pictures of students enjoying all the snow this winter
Paperjack Elementary Update ndash Principal Mike Ballard
Paperjack Elementary Principal Mike Ballard provided pictures from the Kindergarten Blue Day with School
Resource Officer Anderson various celebrations at Paperjack fourth grader Leo Schauff as Principal for the
Day Paperjack PowerUp earned $867 the Run amp Read program Fuel Up to Play 60 prize package awarded to
Paperjack Elementary Service Learning Day and Friendship Games
Starr Elementary Update ndash Principal Nicholas Hall
Starr Elementary Principal Nicholas Hall provided a presentation with pictures of Starr Elementary students
caught doing good things Chief Yehlik joining students for All Pro Dads day Starr students wearing their
favorite socks for Rock Your Socks Day to show support on Downrsquos Syndrome Day the sensory path that is
used as part of the Trauma Sensitive Initiative Principal for the Day Starr students having a winter fun day in
February Starr PowerUp earned $978 and the mentor program at Starr
CONSENT AGENDA
Appointments Reassignments Resignations Compensation Adjustments Approval of Monthly Bills
Approval of Minutes GrantGift Approvals
Resignation of Sarah Brackemyer from 10 FTE 5th grade teaching position at Starr Elementary as
requested in a letter dated May 14 2019
Resignation of Mallory Deziel from 10 FTE 7th grade Science teaching position at New Richmond
Middle School as requested in a letter dated April 29 2019
Resignation of Julie Hambleton from 10 FTE Title One teaching position at Starr Elementary as
requested in an email dated April 17 2019
Resignation from extra-curricular positions Lindsey Benning from Camp Wapo 6th grade overnight
chaperone Sarah Brackemyer from 5th grade Department Head (end of 2018-2019 school year)
Kathryn Geissler from Middle School Team Leader ndash Black House (end of 2018-2019 school year)
Elizabeth LrsquoAllier from Department Head Counseling (end of 2018-2019 school year)
Hire to extra-curricular positions for the 2018-2019 school year Alecia Brugler to Camp Wapo 6th
Grade Overnight Chaperone Mitchell Lee to High School Wrestling Assistant Coach (Correction ndash Approved on 111918 as volunteer should be $500 from Activity Fund) Gabe Stoppelmoor to High
School Wrestling Assistant Coach (Correction ndashApproved on 101518 as volunteer should be $2500
from Activity Fund) Bryon Andrews to 2019 Summer Stretch Brooke John to 2019 Summer Stretch
McKenzie Kelly to 2019 Summer Stretch Justin Yaron to 2019 Summer Stretch
Hire to extra-curricular positions for 2019-2020 school year Amanda Altmann to Department Head
Counseling
Hire of Angela Brozak to replacement 10 FTE High School Special Education Teacher for the 2019-
2020 school year with a salary of $47799
Page 2 of 6
Page 3
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
Hire of Nicole Knutson to replacement 10 FTE 7th Grade Literature Teacher for the 2019-2020
school year with a salary of $41693
Hire of Jennifer Riordan to replacement 10 FTE 4th Grade Teacher at Paperjack Elementary for the
2019-2020 school year with a salary of $48603
Hire of Kaitlyn Sabelko to additional 10 FTE 1st Grade Teacher at Hillside Elementary for the 2019-
2020 school year with a salary of $41693
Transfers andor Reassignments for Current Employees for the 2019-2020 School Year Stacy
Danielson from Paperjack 1st Grade Teacher to Paperjack Win Teacher Laura Feyma from HS FCE
Teacher 67 FTEMS FCE Teacher 33 FTE to HS FCE Teacher 67 FTE Amanda Hanson from MS
FCE Teacher 67 FTE to MS FCE Teacher 10 FTE Rachel Mader from Paperjack Win Teacher to
Paperjack 3rd Grade Teacher Kathryn Tyvoll from Paperjack 4th Grade Teacher to Paperjack 1st
Grade Teacher
Monthly bills for AprilMay voucher checks in the amount of $117008681 and construction
checks in the amount of $547851
Minutes of previous School Board Meeting (April 15 2019 Regular Board Meeting)
Staff appreciation donations from WESTconsin Credit Union First National Community Bank
Bernardrsquos and Tiger Nutrition
AnnMarie Foundation Grant in the amount of $375900 ($200000 to Tom Wissink for the
Youth Frontiers Respect Retreat $100000 to Tracy Meredith for guided reading sets for
Paperjack Elementary $30200 to Jamie Kleiner for read-aloud books for K-2 mathematics
instruction $24900 to Kristin Taipale for family engagement materials and $20800 to
Karen Storie for take home literacy bags)
$25000 donation from Tamera Belisle Agency to the SOAR Educational Center
$5000 donation from Anne Langford to the SOAR Educational Center
$817000 grant from Bosch and managed by the New Richmond Area Community
Foundation to the SOAR Educational Center to support project activities
2018 Aquaculture SAE Grant in the amount of $48000 given to Noah Hughes from
Wisconsin FFA Foundation Inc and turned over to New Richmond FFA for the rainbow
trout project
$150000 grant from New Richmond Area Community Foundation to the SOAR Education Center
to be used for a storage shed for farm equipment
$130000 donation from the Western Wisconsin Volleyball Association to the New Richmond
Middle School to be used for new 8th grade jerseys
$10000 donation from Family Dentistry for Service Learning Day
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the consent agenda items as presented Bryan Schafer seconded the
motion Motion carried 6-0
Items 8f Approval of the Request for St Maryrsquos School Alternative School Food Authority Agreement and
8e Approval of Meal Prices for the 2019-2020 School Year were moved from Financial Affairs to this part of
the agenda
Approval of the Request for St Maryrsquos School Alternative School Food Authority Agreement
Motion by Greg Gartner to approve the Alternate School Food Authority Agreement between the
School District of New Richmond and St Maryrsquos School for the 2019-2020 school year pending legal
review Kent Elkin seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of Meal Prices for the 2019-2020 School Year
Motion by Bryan Schafer to approve the meal prices for the 2019-2020 school year as presented Neal
Melby seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Page 3 of 6
Page 4
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Approval of 2019-2020 Open Enrollment Applications
Motion by Bryan Schafer to accept the recommendation to approve the 2019-2020 incoming and
outgoing open enrollment applications with the exception of students 23 35 and 36 on the incoming list
Greg Gartner seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Item 8h Approval of Weight Room Proposal and Recommendation was moved from Financial Affairs to this
part of the agenda
Approval of Weight Room Proposal and Recommendation
Motion by Greg Gartner to approve the recommendation for the high school weight room for a total
cost of $3278382 and accepting the equipment bid of $2993642 from Dynamic Fitness Neal Melby
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
PERSONNEL
Approval of High School Biology Teaching Position Pending Enrollment and Budget
Motion by Kent Elkin to approve the addition of a High School Biology teaching position for the 2019-
2020 school year pending enrollment and budget considerations Bryan Schafer seconded the motion
Motion carried 6-0
POLICY amp PLANNING
Approval of the 2019-202 Student Handbooks High School Middle School Elementary
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the 2019-2020 Elementary Middle School and High School Student
Handbooks as presented Paula Kolbeck seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Approve June 7 2019 as an Early Dismissal Day
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve June 7 2019 as an early dismissal day for students as presented
Kent Elkin seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
WIAA Football Only Conference Realignment and NRHS Stadium Update
District Administrator Patrick Olson informed the Board that WIAA has approved the football only
realignment New Richmond will be in the Big Rivers Conference for football only beginning in 2020
Mr Olson then provided an update on the progress of the NRHS stadium He showed the board members sample colors of the synthetic turf that will be used for the stadium and a preliminary timeline for installing the turf He also discussed the next phase which includes the stadium seating and the ticket booths and concession stands that will be built by NRHS students
2019 Staff Appreciation Week Staff Appreciation Week was May 6-10 Mr Olson thanked all staff for their service to the district
Wisconsin DOJ Safety Grant Update
Mr Olson provided an article sent to him by Police Chief Craig Yehlik The article discussed the importance
of schools having two-way radios The school district has purchased two-way radios with money received
from the DOJ grant and after having a training session they have begun using them in the buildings
Page 4 of 6
Page 5
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Monthly Bill Auditing
Board members Greg Gartner and Kent Elkin reviewed the monthly bills with Brian Johnston Director of
Fiscal and Building Operations before the meeting and found everything to be in order
March Financial Statements Brian Johnston reviewed the March financial statements with board members
2019-2020 Preliminary Budget Update Brian Johnston reviewed the projected budget for the 2019-2020 school year
Consideration and Action on Budget Reallocation
Motion by Bryan Schafer to approve the Notice of Change in Adopted Budget as presented Neal Melby
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of the Starr Elementary BellPaging System Recommendation
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the Starr Elementary bellpaging system recommendation as
presented and to accept the bid of $2287868 for the EPIC system proposed by Tierney Kent Elkin
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of Middle School Track Repair Recommendation
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve the Middle School track repair recommendation accepting the
proposal from Athletic Surface Construction for $2657200 Bryan Schafer seconded the motion
Motion carried 6-0
Approval of the Middle School Track and Blacktop Patching Recommendation
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to accept the proposal from Monarch Paving Co for $5249147 to patch
parking lot areas replace the south drive and add a curb at Starr Elementary and to replace the
runway at the Middle School track as recommended Greg Gartner seconded the motion Motion
carried 6-0
OTHER BUSINESS
Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Report ndash (Kolbeck) No report
CESA 11 Board Report ndash (Elkin) No report
Board Meeting Evaluation President Hinz asked Board members to fill out the evaluation and leave with Julie Koop
Motion by Neal Melby to convene to closed session at 840 pm Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Yes ndashElkin Gartner Hinz Kolbeck Melby Schafer No ndash none Motion carried 6-0
Page 5 of 6
___________________________________________________
Page 6
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
CLOSED SESSION
Convene to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 1985(1)
(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties the investing of public funds or
conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a
closed session
SOAR Education Center Agreement
(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to
become involved
High School Fire Sprinkler System
RECONVENE AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION
The Board reconvened to open session at 921 pm
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Neal Melby to adjourn at 921 pm Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Motion
carried 6-0
Respectfully submitted
Paula Kolbeck Acting School Board Clerk
Page 6 of 6
Page 3
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
Hire of Nicole Knutson to replacement 10 FTE 7th Grade Literature Teacher for the 2019-2020
school year with a salary of $41693
Hire of Jennifer Riordan to replacement 10 FTE 4th Grade Teacher at Paperjack Elementary for the
2019-2020 school year with a salary of $48603
Hire of Kaitlyn Sabelko to additional 10 FTE 1st Grade Teacher at Hillside Elementary for the 2019-
2020 school year with a salary of $41693
Transfers andor Reassignments for Current Employees for the 2019-2020 School Year Stacy
Danielson from Paperjack 1st Grade Teacher to Paperjack Win Teacher Laura Feyma from HS FCE
Teacher 67 FTEMS FCE Teacher 33 FTE to HS FCE Teacher 67 FTE Amanda Hanson from MS
FCE Teacher 67 FTE to MS FCE Teacher 10 FTE Rachel Mader from Paperjack Win Teacher to
Paperjack 3rd Grade Teacher Kathryn Tyvoll from Paperjack 4th Grade Teacher to Paperjack 1st
Grade Teacher
Monthly bills for AprilMay voucher checks in the amount of $117008681 and construction
checks in the amount of $547851
Minutes of previous School Board Meeting (April 15 2019 Regular Board Meeting)
Staff appreciation donations from WESTconsin Credit Union First National Community Bank
Bernardrsquos and Tiger Nutrition
AnnMarie Foundation Grant in the amount of $375900 ($200000 to Tom Wissink for the
Youth Frontiers Respect Retreat $100000 to Tracy Meredith for guided reading sets for
Paperjack Elementary $30200 to Jamie Kleiner for read-aloud books for K-2 mathematics
instruction $24900 to Kristin Taipale for family engagement materials and $20800 to
Karen Storie for take home literacy bags)
$25000 donation from Tamera Belisle Agency to the SOAR Educational Center
$5000 donation from Anne Langford to the SOAR Educational Center
$817000 grant from Bosch and managed by the New Richmond Area Community
Foundation to the SOAR Educational Center to support project activities
2018 Aquaculture SAE Grant in the amount of $48000 given to Noah Hughes from
Wisconsin FFA Foundation Inc and turned over to New Richmond FFA for the rainbow
trout project
$150000 grant from New Richmond Area Community Foundation to the SOAR Education Center
to be used for a storage shed for farm equipment
$130000 donation from the Western Wisconsin Volleyball Association to the New Richmond
Middle School to be used for new 8th grade jerseys
$10000 donation from Family Dentistry for Service Learning Day
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the consent agenda items as presented Bryan Schafer seconded the
motion Motion carried 6-0
Items 8f Approval of the Request for St Maryrsquos School Alternative School Food Authority Agreement and
8e Approval of Meal Prices for the 2019-2020 School Year were moved from Financial Affairs to this part of
the agenda
Approval of the Request for St Maryrsquos School Alternative School Food Authority Agreement
Motion by Greg Gartner to approve the Alternate School Food Authority Agreement between the
School District of New Richmond and St Maryrsquos School for the 2019-2020 school year pending legal
review Kent Elkin seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of Meal Prices for the 2019-2020 School Year
Motion by Bryan Schafer to approve the meal prices for the 2019-2020 school year as presented Neal
Melby seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Page 3 of 6
Page 4
Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Approval of 2019-2020 Open Enrollment Applications
Motion by Bryan Schafer to accept the recommendation to approve the 2019-2020 incoming and
outgoing open enrollment applications with the exception of students 23 35 and 36 on the incoming list
Greg Gartner seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Item 8h Approval of Weight Room Proposal and Recommendation was moved from Financial Affairs to this
part of the agenda
Approval of Weight Room Proposal and Recommendation
Motion by Greg Gartner to approve the recommendation for the high school weight room for a total
cost of $3278382 and accepting the equipment bid of $2993642 from Dynamic Fitness Neal Melby
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
PERSONNEL
Approval of High School Biology Teaching Position Pending Enrollment and Budget
Motion by Kent Elkin to approve the addition of a High School Biology teaching position for the 2019-
2020 school year pending enrollment and budget considerations Bryan Schafer seconded the motion
Motion carried 6-0
POLICY amp PLANNING
Approval of the 2019-202 Student Handbooks High School Middle School Elementary
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the 2019-2020 Elementary Middle School and High School Student
Handbooks as presented Paula Kolbeck seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Approve June 7 2019 as an Early Dismissal Day
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve June 7 2019 as an early dismissal day for students as presented
Kent Elkin seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
WIAA Football Only Conference Realignment and NRHS Stadium Update
District Administrator Patrick Olson informed the Board that WIAA has approved the football only
realignment New Richmond will be in the Big Rivers Conference for football only beginning in 2020
Mr Olson then provided an update on the progress of the NRHS stadium He showed the board members sample colors of the synthetic turf that will be used for the stadium and a preliminary timeline for installing the turf He also discussed the next phase which includes the stadium seating and the ticket booths and concession stands that will be built by NRHS students
2019 Staff Appreciation Week Staff Appreciation Week was May 6-10 Mr Olson thanked all staff for their service to the district
Wisconsin DOJ Safety Grant Update
Mr Olson provided an article sent to him by Police Chief Craig Yehlik The article discussed the importance
of schools having two-way radios The school district has purchased two-way radios with money received
from the DOJ grant and after having a training session they have begun using them in the buildings
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Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Monthly Bill Auditing
Board members Greg Gartner and Kent Elkin reviewed the monthly bills with Brian Johnston Director of
Fiscal and Building Operations before the meeting and found everything to be in order
March Financial Statements Brian Johnston reviewed the March financial statements with board members
2019-2020 Preliminary Budget Update Brian Johnston reviewed the projected budget for the 2019-2020 school year
Consideration and Action on Budget Reallocation
Motion by Bryan Schafer to approve the Notice of Change in Adopted Budget as presented Neal Melby
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of the Starr Elementary BellPaging System Recommendation
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the Starr Elementary bellpaging system recommendation as
presented and to accept the bid of $2287868 for the EPIC system proposed by Tierney Kent Elkin
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of Middle School Track Repair Recommendation
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve the Middle School track repair recommendation accepting the
proposal from Athletic Surface Construction for $2657200 Bryan Schafer seconded the motion
Motion carried 6-0
Approval of the Middle School Track and Blacktop Patching Recommendation
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to accept the proposal from Monarch Paving Co for $5249147 to patch
parking lot areas replace the south drive and add a curb at Starr Elementary and to replace the
runway at the Middle School track as recommended Greg Gartner seconded the motion Motion
carried 6-0
OTHER BUSINESS
Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Report ndash (Kolbeck) No report
CESA 11 Board Report ndash (Elkin) No report
Board Meeting Evaluation President Hinz asked Board members to fill out the evaluation and leave with Julie Koop
Motion by Neal Melby to convene to closed session at 840 pm Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Yes ndashElkin Gartner Hinz Kolbeck Melby Schafer No ndash none Motion carried 6-0
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Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
CLOSED SESSION
Convene to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 1985(1)
(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties the investing of public funds or
conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a
closed session
SOAR Education Center Agreement
(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to
become involved
High School Fire Sprinkler System
RECONVENE AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION
The Board reconvened to open session at 921 pm
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Neal Melby to adjourn at 921 pm Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Motion
carried 6-0
Respectfully submitted
Paula Kolbeck Acting School Board Clerk
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Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Approval of 2019-2020 Open Enrollment Applications
Motion by Bryan Schafer to accept the recommendation to approve the 2019-2020 incoming and
outgoing open enrollment applications with the exception of students 23 35 and 36 on the incoming list
Greg Gartner seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Item 8h Approval of Weight Room Proposal and Recommendation was moved from Financial Affairs to this
part of the agenda
Approval of Weight Room Proposal and Recommendation
Motion by Greg Gartner to approve the recommendation for the high school weight room for a total
cost of $3278382 and accepting the equipment bid of $2993642 from Dynamic Fitness Neal Melby
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
PERSONNEL
Approval of High School Biology Teaching Position Pending Enrollment and Budget
Motion by Kent Elkin to approve the addition of a High School Biology teaching position for the 2019-
2020 school year pending enrollment and budget considerations Bryan Schafer seconded the motion
Motion carried 6-0
POLICY amp PLANNING
Approval of the 2019-202 Student Handbooks High School Middle School Elementary
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the 2019-2020 Elementary Middle School and High School Student
Handbooks as presented Paula Kolbeck seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Approve June 7 2019 as an Early Dismissal Day
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve June 7 2019 as an early dismissal day for students as presented
Kent Elkin seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
WIAA Football Only Conference Realignment and NRHS Stadium Update
District Administrator Patrick Olson informed the Board that WIAA has approved the football only
realignment New Richmond will be in the Big Rivers Conference for football only beginning in 2020
Mr Olson then provided an update on the progress of the NRHS stadium He showed the board members sample colors of the synthetic turf that will be used for the stadium and a preliminary timeline for installing the turf He also discussed the next phase which includes the stadium seating and the ticket booths and concession stands that will be built by NRHS students
2019 Staff Appreciation Week Staff Appreciation Week was May 6-10 Mr Olson thanked all staff for their service to the district
Wisconsin DOJ Safety Grant Update
Mr Olson provided an article sent to him by Police Chief Craig Yehlik The article discussed the importance
of schools having two-way radios The school district has purchased two-way radios with money received
from the DOJ grant and after having a training session they have begun using them in the buildings
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Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Monthly Bill Auditing
Board members Greg Gartner and Kent Elkin reviewed the monthly bills with Brian Johnston Director of
Fiscal and Building Operations before the meeting and found everything to be in order
March Financial Statements Brian Johnston reviewed the March financial statements with board members
2019-2020 Preliminary Budget Update Brian Johnston reviewed the projected budget for the 2019-2020 school year
Consideration and Action on Budget Reallocation
Motion by Bryan Schafer to approve the Notice of Change in Adopted Budget as presented Neal Melby
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of the Starr Elementary BellPaging System Recommendation
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the Starr Elementary bellpaging system recommendation as
presented and to accept the bid of $2287868 for the EPIC system proposed by Tierney Kent Elkin
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of Middle School Track Repair Recommendation
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve the Middle School track repair recommendation accepting the
proposal from Athletic Surface Construction for $2657200 Bryan Schafer seconded the motion
Motion carried 6-0
Approval of the Middle School Track and Blacktop Patching Recommendation
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to accept the proposal from Monarch Paving Co for $5249147 to patch
parking lot areas replace the south drive and add a curb at Starr Elementary and to replace the
runway at the Middle School track as recommended Greg Gartner seconded the motion Motion
carried 6-0
OTHER BUSINESS
Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Report ndash (Kolbeck) No report
CESA 11 Board Report ndash (Elkin) No report
Board Meeting Evaluation President Hinz asked Board members to fill out the evaluation and leave with Julie Koop
Motion by Neal Melby to convene to closed session at 840 pm Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Yes ndashElkin Gartner Hinz Kolbeck Melby Schafer No ndash none Motion carried 6-0
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Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
CLOSED SESSION
Convene to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 1985(1)
(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties the investing of public funds or
conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a
closed session
SOAR Education Center Agreement
(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to
become involved
High School Fire Sprinkler System
RECONVENE AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION
The Board reconvened to open session at 921 pm
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Neal Melby to adjourn at 921 pm Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Motion
carried 6-0
Respectfully submitted
Paula Kolbeck Acting School Board Clerk
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Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Monthly Bill Auditing
Board members Greg Gartner and Kent Elkin reviewed the monthly bills with Brian Johnston Director of
Fiscal and Building Operations before the meeting and found everything to be in order
March Financial Statements Brian Johnston reviewed the March financial statements with board members
2019-2020 Preliminary Budget Update Brian Johnston reviewed the projected budget for the 2019-2020 school year
Consideration and Action on Budget Reallocation
Motion by Bryan Schafer to approve the Notice of Change in Adopted Budget as presented Neal Melby
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of the Starr Elementary BellPaging System Recommendation
Motion by Neal Melby to approve the Starr Elementary bellpaging system recommendation as
presented and to accept the bid of $2287868 for the EPIC system proposed by Tierney Kent Elkin
seconded the motion Motion carried 6-0
Approval of Middle School Track Repair Recommendation
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to approve the Middle School track repair recommendation accepting the
proposal from Athletic Surface Construction for $2657200 Bryan Schafer seconded the motion
Motion carried 6-0
Approval of the Middle School Track and Blacktop Patching Recommendation
Motion by Paula Kolbeck to accept the proposal from Monarch Paving Co for $5249147 to patch
parking lot areas replace the south drive and add a curb at Starr Elementary and to replace the
runway at the Middle School track as recommended Greg Gartner seconded the motion Motion
carried 6-0
OTHER BUSINESS
Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Report ndash (Kolbeck) No report
CESA 11 Board Report ndash (Elkin) No report
Board Meeting Evaluation President Hinz asked Board members to fill out the evaluation and leave with Julie Koop
Motion by Neal Melby to convene to closed session at 840 pm Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Yes ndashElkin Gartner Hinz Kolbeck Melby Schafer No ndash none Motion carried 6-0
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Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
CLOSED SESSION
Convene to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 1985(1)
(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties the investing of public funds or
conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a
closed session
SOAR Education Center Agreement
(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to
become involved
High School Fire Sprinkler System
RECONVENE AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION
The Board reconvened to open session at 921 pm
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Neal Melby to adjourn at 921 pm Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Motion
carried 6-0
Respectfully submitted
Paula Kolbeck Acting School Board Clerk
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___________________________________________________
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Official Proceedings of the Board of Education Meeting ndash May 20 2019 ndash continued
CLOSED SESSION
Convene to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 1985(1)
(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties the investing of public funds or
conducting other specified public business whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a
closed session
SOAR Education Center Agreement
(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice
concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to
become involved
High School Fire Sprinkler System
RECONVENE AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION
The Board reconvened to open session at 921 pm
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Neal Melby to adjourn at 921 pm Bryan Schafer seconded the motion Motion
carried 6-0
Respectfully submitted
Paula Kolbeck Acting School Board Clerk
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