The School District of Iola-Scandinavia Board met on Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the Elementary School Library.

1. Meeting was called to order in the Elementary School Library at 7:01 p.m. by Diana Jones with the reading of the official notice.  Roll call was taken and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Board members present -Diana Jones, Mike Harbridge, Bob Fredy, Shannon Hardel, Paul Huettner and student representative Liza Gauerke. Absent; Adam Wolberg and Leah Hamilton

Administration present – Ray Przekurat, Stacey Wester, Sarah Thiel, Chris Nelson and Tammy Bauer

Observer’s present – Laura Krogwold, Holly Neumann, Lyncoln Podgorny, Eric Schmoldt, Mary Cline and Travis Bassett (7:02 p.m.)

2. Approval of agenda – Motion was made by Paul Huettner and seconded by Shannon Hardel to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by a voice vote.                                                                                                      

3. Public input/comments – none

4. Approval of consent agenda – Motion was made by Mike Harbridge and seconded by Bob Fredy to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried by a voice vote.

1. Approval of the Feb. 10 minutes, Feb. 17 special meeting minutes, and March 2 working committee meeting 
   1. Auditing and approval of checks (receipts, checks) 
   1. Treasurer’s report and Pupil Activity Accounts 
   1. Fundraiser requests
   1. Gifts and Donations

5. Administration reports
   1. Fitness & Aquatic Center Director’s Report – informational  
   1. Business Manager’s Report – informational
   1. Principal’s Report – informational
   1. Administrator’s Report – informational
   1. Student Representative Report – informational

6. School Board News and Updates
   1. WASB Meeting/Convention Updates – informational
   1. CESA 5 Meeting Updates – informational

7. Old Business – none

8. Committee reports – It is suggested that each committee set its meeting for the coming month at the regular board meeting.  This will enable us to get a proper public notice published.

1. Finance – Chairperson Fredy (Mr. Huettner and Mrs. Hardel; lay committee members Laura Krogwold, Tony Neumann and Mark Sether)

9. Financial Forecast – Budget and Referendum Planning – Motion was made by Bob Fredy and seconded by Paul Huettner to approve the $1.25M Stepped Non-Recurring Revenue Limit Exemption as presented. Motion carried by a voice vote.

9. Building & Grounds – Chairperson Hamilton (Mr. Harbridge and Mr. Wolberg; lay committee members Dave Loken and Jon Loken)

9. Maintenance Truck Replacement – Motion was made by Shannon Hardel and seconded by Paul Huettner to approve the purchase of the 2015 Silverdo maintenance truck replacement. Motion carried by a voice vote. 

9. Transportation – Chairperson Wolberg (Mr. Fredy and Mrs. Hamilton) 

9. Curriculum – Chairperson Huettner (Ms. Jones and Mrs. Hardel)
   1. 2020 Summer School – tentative course list – informational
   2. Fall 2020 Early College Credit Program and Start College Now Applications 
   3. Summer 2020 Early College Credit Program and Start College Now Applications 

                        Motion was made by Paul Huettner and seconded by Mike Harbridge to approve the Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 Early College Credit Program and Start College Now Applications as presented; noting that the courses with an * mark before them were not approved. Motion carried by a voice vote. 

9. Policy & Legislation – Chairperson Jones (Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Huettner)

9. Personnel & Nominations – Chairperson Harbridge (Mr. Fredy and Mrs. Jones)
   1. Resignations/Retirements
      1. Elementary Educational Assistant – Motion was made by Shannon Hardel and seconded by Bob Fredy to approve the resignation of Jenny Wandtke. Motion carried by a roll call vote 5-0, absent; Adam Wolberg and Leah Hamilton.
10. Hiring Recommendations
    1. Speech/Language Pathologist – Motion was made by Paul Huettner and seconded by Shannon Hardel to approve the hiring recommendation of Lauren Lecy for the Speech/Language Pathologist position. Motion was carried by a roll call vote 5-0, absent; Adam Wolberg and Leah Hamilton. 

9. Volunteer Softball Coach – Motion was made by Bob Fredy and Shannon Hardel to approve the Volunteer Softball Coach as presented. Motion carried by a roll call vote 5-0, absent; Adam Wolberg and Leah Hamilton.
10. Volunteer Baseball Coaches- Motion was made by Shannon Hardel and seconded by Mike Harbridge to approve the Volunteer Baseball Coaches as presented. Motion carried by a roll call vote 5-0, absent; Adam Wolberg and Leah Hamilton.
11. Compensation Model Update(s) – informational
12. 2020-21 Contracts
    1. Administrator(s), Director(s), District Admin Assistant and Payroll Assistant – will discuss as a closed session item.

9. Negotiations – Chairperson Hardel (Mr. Harbridge and Mr. Wolberg) 

9. New Business
   1. Service King Contract – Cleaning Services – Motion was made by Mike Harbridge and seconded by Bob Fredy to approve the Service King Contract as presented.  Motion carried by a voice vote. 
   1. 2020-2021 CESA Contract – Motion was made by Paul Huettner and seconded by Shannon Hardel to approve the 2020-2021 CESA Contract as presented. Motion carried by a voice vote 4-0; Mike Harbridge abstained.
   1. Young Impressions Building Lease (Summer) -Motion was made by Shannon Hardel and seconded by Mike Harbridge to approve the Young Impressions summer building lease as presented. Motion carried by a voice vote.
   1. Working Committee Meeting Attendance – informational
   1. Board Members in Classrooms – informational

10. Future Agenda Items: 
    1. Brian Tucker Memorial Scholarship (April)
    1. Referendum Election and Resolution(s)
    1. Upcoming Meeting Dates

10. April 8 Working Committee Meeting @ 6 p.m.
11. April 13 Regular Board Meeting @ 7 p.m.

11. Adjourn to executive session – Motion was made by Paul Huettner and seconded by Mike Harbridge at 8:08 p.m. to go into executive session in accordance with Wisconsin §19.85 (1)(c)(e) and §118.24 for the purposes and taking action, if appropriate concerning:
    1. 2020-22 Administrator Contract(s)
    1. 2020-2021 Director(s) Contract(s) 
    1. 2020-2021 District Office Administrative Assistant and Payroll Assistant Contract(s)

            Motion carried by a roll call vote 5-0, absent; Adam Wolberg and Leah Hamilton.

12. Reconvene into open session to take possible action regarding XI. – Motion was made by Paul Huettner and seconded by Shannon Hardel at 8:47 p.m. to reconvene into open session. Motion carried by a roll call vote 5-0, absent; Adam Wolberg and Leah Hamilton. 

Motion was made by Bob Fredy and seconded by Paul Huettner to approve the 2020-2022 administrative contract for Chris Nelson. Motion carried by a roll call vote 5-0, absent; Adam Wolberg and Leah Hamilton.

Motion was made by Paul Huettner and seconded by Mike Harbridge to approve the 2020-21 directors contracts. Motion carried by a roll call vote 5-0, absent; Adam Wolberg and Leah Hamilton.

Motion was made by Bob Fredy and seconded by Shannon Hardel to approve the 2020-2021 District Administrative Assistant and Payroll Assistant contracts. Motion carried by a roll call vote 5-0, absent; Adam Wolberg and Leah Hamilton.

13. Adjourn – Motion was made by Paul Huettner and seconded by Shannon Hardel at 8:50 pm to adjourn. Motion carried by a voice vote.