MINUTES - 2024.07.08

Janesville Consolidated School District

July 8, 2024

Board Meeting 5:15 p.m.

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Regular Board Meeting

Board President Tracy Meyer called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:16 p.m.  Present were Directors Teresa Gergen, Scott Kipp and Christy Ryken and Jodi Durnil.  Also present was BJ Meaney, Superintendent/High School Principal, Krista Pugh, K-8 Principal/Curriculum Coordinator and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer.  Also present: Richard White, Rachel Bishop, Magee Burger, Brad Trees.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Bills and Minutes; all ayes.

Public Comment: None.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Gergen to approve the appointment of Erin Wright, Paraprofessional Lead; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the appointment of April Clubine, Paraprofessional Lead; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the hire of Brittney Hennesey, Paraprofessional; all ayes.

Richard White and Rachel Bishop, Track Coaches, expressed concerns regarding Janesville’s track.  Coach White asked the Board to consider updating the track.

Maggie Burger, Speer Financial presented to the Board current debt obligations and discussed options for borrowing in the future.

Brad Trees informed the Board of land he has for sale and lot prices for possible improvements for athletic facilities or additional buildings. The Board thanked him for coming.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the Business Manager to pay year end bills; all ayes.

Superintendent Meaney presented the First Reading of policy primer.

Superintendent Meaney updated the Board on the Administrative Retreat for 2024-2025 planning.  He discussed the Wrestling Waiver Application and letters of support that he submitted for students that had previously wrestled at WSR and wished to continue with them.  Superintendent Meaney discussed continued water issues in a preschool room and working towards a resolution.

The next meeting date will be August 19th at 6:00 p.m.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to adjourn at 6:52 p.m.