Green Bay Area Public School District

200 S. Broadway
Green Bay, WI 54303
Present: Becker, Blecha, Frantz, Maloney, Wagner, Warren
Excused: Jeffreys
Also Present: Langenfeld, ICSC Representatives Cheng and Arnoldi
Presiding Officer: President Warren
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, November 17, 2014, at 5:30 p.m.
District Office Building, 200 S. Broadway, Room #331
The meeting was called to order by President Warren at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 17,
2014.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Mission Statement
Blecha recited the District's Mission Statement: We educate all students to be college,
career and community ready, inspired to succeed in our diverse world.
3. Open Forum
President Warren announced that Board members were present in Open Session to hear
comments and concerns from members of the audience. She asked members of the
audience to keep their comments to three minutes or less. The following members of the
audience addressed the Board:
1. None
4. Roll Call
All members were present on roll call except Jeffreys who was excused.
5. Minutes
That the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting dated October 20, 2014; Special Board
Meetings dated October 27, 2014; and November 10, 2014; Closed Sessions dated October
20, 2014 and November 3, 2014; and Public Hearing dated October 27, 2014, be approved.
Motion made by Maloney, seconded by Blecha. All ayes, the motion carried.
6. Communications
That the communications, as listed, be received and placed on file. Motion made by
Maloney, seconded by Blecha. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0
abstains, the motion carried.
7. Monitoring Reports (Facilitated by Mike Blecha) (20 Minutes)

The learning report this month focused on the Smarter Balanced Assessment, which has
now been renamed to "Badger Exam". The report was introduced by Smith and then turned
over to Stephen Miller, Director of Assessment, who provided a PowerPoint presentation.
The presentation provided Board members with an overview of the exam and the necessary
adjustments that have made to prepare for the exam.
Board comments/questions ensued regarding the following: length of the exam; computer
literacy skills; breaks for students; testing of English Language Learner and special
education students; exempting students from taking the assessment; accommodations;
availability of dictionaries in multiple languages; practice tests not being scored; other
assessments; equivalency norm between WKCE and Smarter Balanced; test taking skills;
and private schools' usage of the exam.
8. Superintendent's Update
A. Calendar (5 Minutes)
Langenfeld presented the December calendar.
B. Discussion Items
I. Success Stories (5 minutes)
Langenfeld shared a success story regarding the Preble Field House.
C. Action Items
I. None
9. Legal Update (10 minutes)
This months legal update referred to the Technical Excellence Higher Education
Scholarships. Thiel Collar provided a document for Board members' review and discussion.
10. Intra-City Student Council Report (10 Minutes)
Cheng provided a report of Intra-City Student Council (ICSC) highlighting the following:
student activities/news and ICSC activities.
11. Legislative Liaison Report (10 Minutes)
Legislative Liaison Blecha provided updates regarding the following:
o State Education Legislation Issues: Vouchers, Funding, Common Core and Accountability
12. District Events
The following events were announced:
- Last week West High School hosted the Partners in Education meeting.
13. System Reports
A. Teaching and Learning (Facilitated by Katie Maloney) (10 Minutes)
I. Action Items
a. National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF)/Auto
Technician Lab Redesign ($204,125)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Redesign of the National Automotive
Technician Education Foundation (NATEF)/Auto Technician Lab ($204,125), as
presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Maloney, seconded
by Frantz. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes; Maloney - Yes;
Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0
abstains, the motion carried.
b. Board Officer Elections Policy (141.1)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board Officer Elections Policy (141.1), as
presented, be approved.

That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Maloney, seconded

by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes; Maloney - Yes;
Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0
abstains, the motion carried.
c. Legislative Liaison and Other Board Representatives Policy (144)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Legislative Liaison and Other Board
Representatives Policy (144), as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Maloney, seconded
by Frantz. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes; Maloney - Yes;
Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0
abstains, the motion carried.
d. Board Policy Adoption and Review Policy (151)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board Policy Adoption and Review Policy
(151), as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Maloney, seconded
by Frantz. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes; Maloney - Yes;
Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0
abstains, the motion carried.
e. Board Member Compensation and Expenses Policy (164)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board Member Compensation and
Expenses Policy (164), as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Maloney, seconded
by Frantz. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes; Maloney - Yes;
Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0
abstains, the motion carried.
f. Regular Board Meetings Policy (171)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Regular Board Meetings Policy (171), as
presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Maloney, seconded
by Frantz. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes; Maloney - Yes;
Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0
abstains, the motion carried.
g. Agenda Preparation and Dissemination Policy (171.2)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Agenda Preparation and Dissemination
Policy (171.2), as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Maloney, seconded
by Frantz. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes; Maloney - Yes;
Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0
abstains, the motion carried.
h. Board Work Sessions Policy (174) and Procedures for Appointing Board
Members to Preside Over Work Session Meetings Rule (174-Rule)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board Work Sessions Policy (174) and
Procedures for Appointing Board Members to Preside Over Work Session
Meetings Rule (174-Rule), as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Maloney, seconded
by Frantz. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes; Maloney - Yes;
Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0
abstains, the motion carried.

i. Public Participation at Board Meetings Policy (187)

RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Public Participation at Board Meetings
Policy (187), as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Maloney, seconded
by Frantz. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes; Maloney - Yes;
Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0
abstains, the motion carried.
j. Agenda Format Exhibit (171.2)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Agenda Format Exhibit (171.2) be repealed.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Maloney, seconded
by Frantz. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes; Maloney - Yes;
Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0
abstains, the motion carried.
B. Organizational Support (Facilitated by Chris Wagner) (10 Minutes)
I. Business and Finance
a. Action Items
I. Resolution Authorizing Temporary Borrowing in Amount Not to Exceed
$10,000,000 Pursuant to Section 67.12(8)(a)1, Wis. Stats.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Resolution Authorizing Temporary
Borrowing in Amount Not to Exceed $10,000,000 Pursuant to Section
67.12(8)(a)1, Wis. Stats., be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Wagner,
seconded by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0
'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.
II. Human Resources
a. Action Items
I. Electronic Systems Supervisor Position and Job Description
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the 1.0 FTE Electronic Systems Supervisor
position - 12 months, at salary group 11 ($67,974 to $79,039) (2013-14 rates),
and that the associated job description, as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved.
Board comments/questions ensued regarding the following: duties and
responsibilities; and supervisor for this position. Motion made by Wagner,
seconded by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0
'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.
II. Employment of Administrative Staff
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the employment of Nicholas Marto as
Electronic Systems Supervisor 12 months, at the District Office, at a salary
of $74,297 [Group 11 (94th percentile)], pro-rated to $45,721, (2013-14 rates)
effective November 18, 2014, as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Wagner,
seconded by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0
'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.

III. Employment of Administrative Staff

RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the employment of Amy Zellner as Quality
Assurance Specialist/Registered Dietician at Food Production Center 12
months, at a salary of $62,310 [Group 12 (86th percentile)], pro-rated, (201314 rates) effective on a date to be mutually agreed upon, as presented, be
approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Wagner,
seconded by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0
'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.
IV. Employment of Limited Term Staff
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the limited term employment of Cory
Vandertie as Coordinator of Extended Learning District Office, at a salary
of $42,134, (2013-14 rates) effective November 26, 2014 through June 30,
2015, as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Wagner,
seconded by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0
'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.
V. Transfer of Administrative Staff
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the transfer of Thomas DeBoth, Computer
Technician 12 months at District Office, at a salary of $59,475 (Salary
Group 14 [100th percentile]) to Assistant PC Network Manager/Computer
Technician 12 months at District Office, at a salary of $65,965 (Salary
Group 13 [100th percentile]), effective November 18, 2014, as presented, be
approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Wagner,
seconded by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0
'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.
VI. Salary Increase for 2014-15 School Year
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That a 1.0% salary increase for all steps for
Administrators, retroactive to July 1, 2014, as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Wagner,
seconded by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0
'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.
VII. Salary Increase for 2014-15 School Year
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That a 1.0% salary increase for all steps for
Managers and Technical Professionals, retroactive to July 1, 2014, as
presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Wagner,
seconded by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0
'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.
VIII. Salary Increase for 2014-15 School Year
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That a 1.46% salary increase for Executive
Assistants, retroactive to July 1, 2014, as presented, be approved.

That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Wagner,

seconded by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0
'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.
IX. Salary Increase for 2014-15 School Year
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That a 1.46% salary increase for Clerical, Food
Service, Maintenance, Monitors, Noon Hour Supervisors, Paraprofessionals,
and Trades, retroactive to July 1, 2014, as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Wagner,
seconded by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0
'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.
X. Salary Increase for 2014-15 School Year
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the salary increases for support staff, as
listed, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Wagner,
seconded by Becker. Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes;
Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes; Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0
'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.
14. Consent Agenda (5 Minutes)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Consent Items, as presented, be approved.
That the recommended motion be approved. Motion made by Maloney, seconded by Blecha.
Roll call vote: Becker - Yes; Blecha - Yes; Frantz - Yes; Maloney - Yes; Wagner - Yes;
Warren - Yes. There were 6 'yes' votes and 0 'no' votes and 0 abstains, the motion carried.
A. Teaching and Learning
I. None
B. Business and Finance
I. Financial Report
II. Approval of Bills
Bills for payment for all funds for the period October 1 through October 31, 2014, in
the amount of $25,532,066.14.
III. Budget Adjustments
IV. Gifts
C. Human Resources
I. Resignations
II. Leaves of Absence
III. Employment
IV. Transfers of Staff
15. December Regular Board Meetings
A. Work Session Meetings: December 1, 2014 - 5:30 p.m.
(District Office Building, 200 S. Broadway, Room #331)
B. Board of Education Meeting: December 15, 2014 - 5:30 p.m.
(District Office Building, 200 S. Broadway, Room #331)

Maloney moved, seconded by Blecha, that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned. Meeting
adjourned at 7:09 p.m.