Agenda: School Board: Monday, Oct 29, 2012

EVANSVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, October 29, 2012 6:30 p.m. District Board and Training Center 640 S. Fifth Street Note, public notice of this meeting given by posting at the District Office, Levi Leonard Elementary School Office, Theodore Robinson Intermediate School Office, J.C. McKenna Middle School Office, High School Office, Evansville School District Web Site: www.evansville.k12.wi.us, and by forwarding the agenda to the Evansville Review, Union Bank & Trust and Eager Free Public Library. TIME I. Roll Call: Dennis Hatfield Kathi Swanson Eric Busse John Rasmussen Tina Rossmiller Sharon Skinner Nancy Hurley 2 min II. Approve Agenda. 1 min III. Presentation by Paragon Development Systems, Inc. (PDS) on Technology Audit. 15 min IV. Consent (Action Items) – A. Approval of September 24 Minutes. B. Approval of Open Enrollment Exceptions. C. Approval of Donations From: Sports Boosters and Baseball Youth of Evansville. 5 min V. Business (Action Item) – A. Approval of Process and Budget Impact of School Perceptions Survey. B. Approval of PDS Technology Audit and Costing. C. Approval of 2012-2013 Tax Levy Amount and Revised Budgets. D. Approval of Custodian Resignation. E. Approval of Part 1, Sec. 1-3 (All Employees-Preamble and Definitions, Employment Law and General Employment Practices and Expectations). 10 min VI. Budget Finance – Chair, Tina Rossmiller – A. Discussion Items: 1) Environmental Education Coordinator Position Proposal. 2) Third Friday Attendance/Open Enrollment/Home Schooled Student Reports. 3) 2012-2013 Budget Update. 4) Update on Evansville Education Foundation. 5) Insurance Committee Update. 6) Extra/Co-Curricular Committee Update. B. Develop Budget Finance Agenda Items for November 26 Meeting. 40 minVII. Policy – Chair, Nancy Hurley – A. Discussion of Policy Direction. B. First Reading of Policies: #141-Board Officers and #142-Legal Counsel and Outside Consultants (Board Consultants). C. Develop Policy Agenda Items for November 26 Meeting. 20 min VIII. Handbook Committee – Chair, Kathi Swanson/Jerry Roth – A. Employee Handbook Written Draft, Part 1, Sec. 4-8 (All EmployeesGrievance Procedures, Pay Periods, Compensation and Expense Reimbursement, and Sick Leave). B. Employee Handbook Outline, Part 1, Sec. 9-13 (All Employees-Jury Duty Leaves, Bereavement Leave, personal Leave, Uniformed and Service Leave). C. Introduction Letter for Employee Handbook. 60 min IX. Board Development – Chair, Kathi Swanson – A. Discuss Role of Board Treasurer. B. Discussion of Book, Becoming a Better Board Member. C. Develop Board Development Agenda Items for November 26 Meeting. 30 min X. Future Agenda – Chair, Kathi Swanson - A. Develop November 12 Regular Board Meeting Agenda. 5 min XI. Adjourn. Estimated Meeting End Time: 9:40 pm. Mission Statement: The Evansville Community School District, in active partnership with families and the community, will provide a positive learning environment that challenges all students to achieve personal excellence and become contributing citizens of the world community. Vision Statement: Creating a culture of excellence in: • Academic achievement • Character development • Pursuit of arts, athletics, and other activities • Community engagement • Highly effective staff This notice may be supplemented with additions to the agenda that come to the attention of the Board prior to the meeting. A final agenda will be posted and provided to the media no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting in the event of an emergency. Persons needing special accommodations or more specific information about agenda items should call 882-5224, ext. 3387 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Posted: 10/25/12