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Below is Dr. Bartleson's "From my Perspective" summary of last night's school board meeting. Please let me know if you have any questions. -Steve Kranz, Board Member -Winona Area Public Schools ---------------------- Board Meeting Highlights Budget Study Session/Board Meeting 6.05.03 from my perspective.... Eric Bartleson BOARD DELAYS VOTE ON LINCOLN CLOSURE UNTIL JUNE 19 After a great deal of discussion and input from employees, the board decided to delay voting on the closure of Lincoln school until the June 19 meeting. The board also included in the motion that consideration of Lincoln closure would be for the fall of the 2004-2005 school year. This will allow more time for planning for a smooth transition and assure that all programs will not be negatively affected by the move. The reason for the delay in the vote was to allow time for the board to review the independent appraisal of the Lincoln building that was commissioned by WSU. The appraisal should be available for review about June 16. STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION The following were recognized for their achievements: . Margaret Groth: First Place State finish in the FFA Poultry Judging Competition. Margaret placed ahead of 119 other judges to win the competition. She is a junior at WSHS and is the daughter of Aryln and Joann Groth. . Dr. Scott Hannon: Elected to the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). Dr. Hannon, the WMS Principal and WALC Director, will serve for four years as Secretary, President-elect, President, and Past-President. MAASP membership includes 97% of all middle level and high school principals in Minnesota. His peers elected Scott to this esteemed position. . WSHS Community Service-learning Course will be recognized for earning one of the four coveted Exemplary School-based service learning programs in the state by the Minnesota Department of Education and the National Youth Leadership Council. John Ruggeberg, Joan Heydt-nelson and Dwayne Voegeli teach Community Service-learning to WSHS seniors. Service-learning is a method of teaching that enriches learning by engaging students in meaningful service to their communities and schools. . Area employers will be recognized for their outstanding service to the WSHS Work-based Learning Program. Work-based Learning is coordinated by Scott Lowery, Nanette Lehman, and Ellie Matthees. Employers to be recognized are: Grafenberg Farms (Ron Hornberg); Winona HRA (Bill Wissman and Linda Bedtka); Kimber Trucking; (Sue and Wayne Kimber); Green Mill Restaurant (Jason Fish); Early Learning Center (Kris Troska); Kid Kare (Sera Stevens); WALC Childcare (Chris Overhaug); Winona Workforce Center (Becky King); McDonalds East (John Meier), West (Mike Taylor) and Main (Ron Meier); Fastenal (Ben Lang and Craig Davis); Winona DAC (Tom Steffes); Whetsone Auto (Jackie and Bruce Whetstone); Prime Steak and Cake (Shawn Beier); Hiawatha Broadband Communications (Mary Wilder); Holiday Inn (Debbie Krage); Culvers Restaurant (Ellen and Mike Minter); US Fish & Wildlife Sign Center (Duane Gaulke); Winona Area Humane Society (Dee Dee Olson); Burger King (Sheryl Kowaleski); WSHS (Ann Peplinski); Winona Volunteer Services ( Sandra Burke); Winona ORC (Roland Woodford); WAPS Central Print Shop (Collin Anderson); Sauer Memorial Home (Sandy Ruhr); Lincoln Building Maintenance (Scott Albrecht and Kevin Seales); Washington-Kosciusko Elementary School (Marianne Texley); Jefferson Elementary School (Dr. Nancy Wondrasch); Madison Elementary School (Dr. Jack Kaehler); Hardees (Joel Prusha); Kmart (Mr. VanSuch); Winona Manufacturing (Jeff Hurlbert); Rowekamp Farms (Jean and Bill Rowkamp); Herber Farms (Karl Herber); Home & Community Options (Angela Dieter); Winona Middle School (Mrs. Gort and Mr. Fox) CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!! WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HONORS!!! STUDENT MEMBER REPORT Heidi Miller reported on the following activities at WSHS: Last day activities for seniors Graduation Heidi also introduced Stephanie Fix who will serve as the student member of the board starting July 1. Thank you to Heidi for her contributions during the past year, and welcome to Stephanie. PARENT/COMMUNITY COMMENT Beth Yonts and Judi Vold addressed the board regarding the proposed move of the Pre-School program to W-K Elementary. INFORMATION Japan Trip Scott Hannon, chaperones and students who made the trip to Kogota Japan reported on their trip. A slide presentation was included. All involved expressed a great deal of satisfaction with the experience. Students have made presentations to classes at the middle school, Ridgeway and Jefferson Elementary schools. Voc Ed Self-Study Presentations High School and Middle School vocational teachers presented the results of the self study in the following programs: Business Ed Industrial Tech Ag Science FACS Work-based Learning It was apparent from the reports that WAPS has an excellent vocational education program that serves a large number of students. Recommendations included smaller classes, more technology, and more room for expanding programs. MREA Dues I reviewed a letter from the Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA) and our dues statement for 2003-2004. The dues for 2003-2004 have been set based upon our number of pupil units (weighted ADM). The amount due is $2400. MREA is the only voice in the legislature that focuses on the needs of rural communities and rural education. Board members suggested that MREA provide more opportunities for influencing legislators in rural areas. I will bring this back to the board on June 15 for final action. Cooperative Sponsorship of Athletics Criteria-First Reading Mark Winters presented the he District Athletic Advisory Committee (DAAC) recommendation that the board adopt criteria for considering requests from other schools for cooperative sponsorship of athletic programs. 1. There is a benefit to WSHS a. Cooperative Sponsorship is need to maintain current level of teams b. Cooperative Sponsorship is needed for participation numbers to keep sport c. District will benefit financially 2. WSHS students participation opportunities will not be jeopardized 3. There will be minimal impact on team chemistry 4. There is support from the WSHS coaching staff 5. They have grown up in a Winona feeder program 6. There is no viable option for the cooperative sponsorship to exist with another school a. WSHS is the closest school which offers the program b. This school does not cooperative with another school in any sports 7. This school has never cooperated with another school in this sport 8. This school does not currently offer this sport This will be placed on the June 19 agenda for final action. Discussion on Relocation of Lincoln Programs I provided an update and answered questions on Lincoln relocation efforts. I also talked about: WHAT WE DO NOT KNOW AT THIS TIME: 1-We do not have an appraisal for the Lincoln building. WSU has said they expect to receive it around June 16 2-We have not negotiated a sale price with WSU 3-The status of the lessee in the Government Center is still unanswered. He has a four year lease and I understand he does not want to move. No matter what the cost of the move, I am sure that the district will end up paying for a major share of the cost. I talked to Bob Reinhart (County Administrator) today and he said they would hold off on any negotiations with the lessee until the school board has made a decision. He also indicated that space in the lower level (BASEMENT) could possibly be arranged for all of our needs. 4-Cost of leasing space in the Government Center-the present occupant is leasing for about $9/sq ft) I am sure that this price will depend on how much is spent on making space usable for our needs. 5-Authority to levy of leasing administrative space-this did not get included in the legislation this year. We have a letter from the House leadership that this bill will be introduced next Feb. We still don't know if it would pass as it is a tax bill and is open to amendments. If it does pass in Feb and the Dept of Ed gives us the go ahead, we would not levy until Dec of 2004 and the revenue would not be available until the 2005-2006 school year. I have talked to Dr Kruger regarding delaying for a year, and he did not think that this would be a problem. OTHER If it works out that administration would move to the Government Center we would recommend that a Joint Committee be formed to work out an acceptable transition plan for shared use of this facility. Capital Needs at Lincoln Boiler Replacement $65,000-$70,000 Note: Could be repaired for one more year at a cost of $2000-$3000 Tuck pointing $44,728 (6/19/02 quote) Gifted and Talented/Activities Audit information presentation Sue Roehrich and Mary Smith presented the board with the results of the Gifted and Talented/Activities program audit. This included the offerings available in the Winona Area Public Schools Systems and participation data. Presentation of 2003-2004 Budget Jeff Seeley provide the board with an update to the 2002-2003 budget and the first reading of the 2003-2004 budget. Both of these documents will be on the June 19 agenda for further discussion and approval. Once approved the budget will be posted on the district websit. BUSINESS ITEMS Resolution to Renew MAEF Membership The Board approved the renewal of the Winona Area Public Schools membership in the Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation.Dues are $175 and are paid for through District Wide Staff Development funds. Resolution for Reallocation of General Ed Revenue The board approved a Resolution for Reallocation of General Education Revenue for the fiscal year 2003-04. The resolution reallocates revenue from the building level to district-wide level for expenditures listed in the resolution. School Boards are required to adopt a resolution for reallocation of revenue per MN Statutes, Section 126C.23. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m. June/July School Board Meetings June19, 2003 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting City Hall July 17, 2003 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting City Hall Note: No Study Sessions are scheduled for July and August FOR THOSE RETURNING FOR THE SUMMER...HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! FOR THE REST OF YOU...HAVE A GREAT SUMMER AND WE WILL SEE YOU IN AUGUST! FOR THOSE WHO ARE RETIRING OR NOT RETURNING TO WAPS..THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS.! _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
