South Central Reporter

Germantown School District 60 Board of Education met June 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Amended Budget Hearing Minutes

Meeting called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Board President Lee Deerhake with the following members present: Matt Korte, Terry Biggs and Jessica Hemker. Also in attendance: Superintendent Robin Becker, Assistant Principal Trisha Weekley, SEL Coordinator Kristine Beer and Board Secretary Leigh Ann Arentsen. Board members Andrea Linders, Nicole Peters and Ashley Winter were absent from the meeting.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

Superintendent Becker reviewed and discussed the amended budget for 2023-24.

Motion (2023/24-148) to adjourn the hearing at 8:05 p.m. was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mrs. Hemker. Motion carried (4-0).

Regular Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order at 8:06 p.m. by Board President Lee Deerhake with the following members present: Matt Korte, Terry Biggs and Jessica Hemker. Also in attendance: Superintendent Robin Becker, Assistant Principal Trisha Weekley, SEL Coordinator Kristine Beer and Board Secretary Leigh Ann Arentsen. Board members Andrea Linders, Nicole Peters and Ashley Winter were absent from the meeting.

Motion (2023/24-149) to approve the agenda was made by Mr. Biggs with a second by Mr. Korte. Motion carried (4-0).

Assistant Principal Report:

1. The Leadership Team has been busy meeting and working on plans for the upcoming school year. Mrs. Weekley briefly discussed the successful first session of the Trauma Training that was held on June 25th as part of the Summer School for the Soul SEL training. The 2nd session will be held on July 9th. A new teacher luncheon was held after the Trauma Training on the 25th to introduce/inform the new teachers to the district on the ins and outs of working at GES. Lastly,

Mrs. Weekley shared that schedules have been established for the 2024-25 school year including the paraprofessional placements.

Superintendent Report:

1. This year’s Bulldog Dash was the best on record raising almost $33,000. The Friday Night Neon Fun Run was a huge success again. Next year’s tentative date is Friday, April 24th.

2. A Strategic Planning meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 1, at 6:00pm in the cafeteria.

3. A Community Partnership Grant update was shared. Unfortunately the grant has expired so the district is actively seeking a new funding source for SEL programming.

4. A quick discussion was had in regards to possibly increasing our substitute teacher pay from the current $90/day or $15/hour to $102/day or $17/hr. This topic will be revisited at the July meeting.

5. Mrs. Becker gave an update on the Capital Campaign. Things are going strong with committee members putting in a lot of hard work. Sponsorships are just a little under $300,000. After taking out current expenses, the net proceeds so far are around $200,000. Look for the Vince Neil Billboard as it moves around the area along with being in the local parades. The next committee meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2024.

IASB Liaison Report - There was nothing major to report.

Motion (2023/24-150) to approve the items of consent as follows was made by Mrs. Hemker with a second by Mr. Korte. Roll call vote showed the following: Korte, aye; Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Items of Consent:

1. Approve Minutes of May 8, 2024.

2. Approve Bills/Payroll for June 2024

3. Review of closed Session Minutes for Public Release – November 2023

4. Approve Destruction of Verbatim Recording of November 2022

5. Approve Financial Reports for May 2024

a. Budget

b. Balance Sheet

c. Fund Balance

d. Bulldog Activity

New Business:

Motion (2023/24-151) to set negotiations meeting date of Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mr. Biggs. Motion carried (4-0).

Motion (2023/24-152) to set FY25 Board meeting dates was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mr. Biggs. Motion carried (4-0).

Motion (2023/24-153) to authorize bookkeeper to pay bills through June 30, 2024, was made by Mr. Biggs with a second by Mrs. Hemker. Roll call vote showed the following: Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye; Korte, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-154) to adopt Cafeteria 125 Flexible Benefit Plan – September 1, 2024, thru August 31, 2025, was made by Mrs. Hemker with a second by Mr. Biggs. Roll call vote showed the following: Hemker, aye; Korte, aye; Biggs, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-155) to approve the Amended FY24 Budget was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mrs. Hemker. Roll call vote showed the following: Korte, aye; Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-156) to approve the 2024-25 Parent/Student Handbook was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mr. Biggs. Motion carried (4-0).

Motion (2023/24-157) to approve the Consolidated District Plan for grant funding purposes was made by Mrs. Hemker with a second by Mr. Korte. Motion carried (4-0).

Motion (2023/24-158) to approve a bid from SHI for 2 sets of 30 chromebooks was made by Mr. Biggs with a second by Mrs. Hemker. Roll call vote showed the following: Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye; Korte, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-159) to approve Prairie Farms bid for milk and juice made by Mrs. Hemker with a second by Mr. Korte. Roll call vote showed the following: Hemker, aye; Korte, aye; Biggs, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-160) to approve raising the milk fee to $0.40 for 2024-25 school year was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mr. Biggs. Roll call vote showed the following: Korte, aye; Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-161) to approve a $10,000 Loan from Working Cash to Fund 50 was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mrs. Hemker. Roll call vote showed the following: Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye; Korte, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-162) to approve a $1200 Transfer from Fund 60 to Fund 30 was made by Mr. Biggs with a second by Mrs. Hemker. Roll call vote showed the following: Hemker, aye; Korte, aye; Biggs, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-163) to approve the E-Learning Plan was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mr. Biggs. Motion carried (4-0).

Motion (2023/24-164) to approve a bid from The Design Studio for shades in the new classrooms was made by Mr. Biggs with a second by Mrs. Hemker. Roll call vote showed the following: Korte, aye; Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-165) to move to Closed Session at 8:29 p.m. was made by Mr. Korte with a second made by Mrs. Hemker. Motion carried (4-0).

Motion (2023/24-166) to return to Open Session at 8:38 p.m. was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mr. Biggs. Motion carried (4-0).

Motion (2023/24-167) to approve the resignation of Kayla Diesen as Cheer Coach was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mrs. Hemker. Roll call vote showed the following: Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye; Korte, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-168) to approve resignation of Rylie Johnson as 5/6 Volleyball Coach was made by Mr. Biggs with a second made by Mr. Korte. Roll call vote showed the following: Hemker, aye; Korte, aye; Biggs, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-169) to approve resignation of Keith Knobeloch as Bowling Coach was made by Mrs. Hemker with a second made by Mr. Biggs. Roll call vote showed the following: Korte, aye; Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-170) to approve resignation of Chad Rakers as Scholar Bowl Coach was made by Mr. Korte with a second made by Mrs. Hemker. Roll call vote showed the following: Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye; Korte, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-171) to employ Rachel Poettker as a Kindergarten Teacher was made by Mrs. Hemker with a second made by Mr. Korte. Roll call vote showed the following: Hemker, aye; Korte, aye; Biggs, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-172) to employ Andrea Toennies as 5/6 Volleyball Coach was made by Mr. Korte with a second made by Mr. Biggs. Roll call vote showed the following: Korte, aye; Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-173) to employ Kayla Rutz as Bowling Coach was made by Mrs. Hemker with a second made by Mr. Korte. Roll call vote showed the following: Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye; Korte, aye; and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-174) to approve Blain Loepker as the Athletic Director was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mr. Biggs. Roll call vote showed the following: Hemker, aye; Korte, aye; Biggs, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-175) to approve Chris Hemker as the Cross Country Coach was made by Mr. Biggs with a second by Mrs. Hemker. Roll call vote showed the following: Korte, aye; Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-176) to approve Danielle Richter as 5/6 Girls Basketball Coach was made by Mrs. Hemker with a second by Mr. Korte. Roll call vote showed the following: Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye; Korte, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-177) to approve Kierra Winkeler as JV/V Girls Basketball Coach was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mr. Biggs. Roll call vote showed the following: Hemker, aye; Korte, aye; Biggs, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-178) to approve Blain Loepker as 5/6 Boys Basketball Coach was made by Mr. Biggs with a second by Mrs. Hemker. Roll call vote showed the following: Korte, aye; Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-179) to approve Jon Hoeslcher as JV/V Boys Basketball Coach was made by Mrs. Hemker with a second by Mr. Korte. Roll call vote showed the following: Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye; Korte, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-180) to approve Jim Murphy as Golf Coach was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mr. Biggs. Roll call vote showed the following: Hemker, aye; Korte, aye; Biggs, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-181) to approve Bryan Winterbottom as Math Team Coach was made by Mr. Biggs with a second by Mrs. Hemker. Roll call vote showed the following: Korte, aye; Biggs, aye; Hemker, aye and Deerhake, aye.

Motion (2023/24-182) to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m. was made by Mr. Korte with a second by Mr. Biggs. Motion carried (4-0).

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