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LITTLE CHUTE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
“Fostering a Community of Learners”
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 28, 2011

Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Little Chute District Boardroom

Present: Board Members: Mary Janssen, Leon Biesterveld, Jerry Verhagen, Chuck George,
Lynn Hietpas (excused); District Administrator, Dave Botz; Student Council
Representative, Zach Dercks (excused); Recording Secretary, Cheryl VandeVoort;
and guest(s).

The Little Chute Area School District Board of Education Meeting was
called to order by Board President, Mary Janssen, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday,
March 28, 2011.

Motion: To approve the agenda as printed.
By: Chuck George Second by: Leon Biesterveld
Ayes 4; Opposed 0; Excused 1: Approved

Motion: To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Monday, March 14, 2011
as printed.
By: Chuck George Second by: Leon Biesterveld
Ayes 4; Opposed 0; Excused 1 Approved

Public Forum: Jazz night on Thursday, March 17th at the PAC. The students did an
excellent job. HS Band Instructor, Amy Albedyll, had strings playing with our band
and it was a wonderful addition.

Communications:

a. Student Council Report: Zach Dercks, student council representative, was not
at the meeting due to spring break.
b. Retreats and Other Important Dates: The Board was given a list of
important dates for the end of the year. They may pick and choose the events
they wish to participate in. Let Sheri know and she will get you signed up for
the events you would like to attend. Mary Janssen said she spoke with Reed
Ribble and he said he would be interested in attending one of our Portfolio Days
if his calendar permitted.
c. Administrative Reports: Administrators were in attendance to answer
questions pertaining to their reports.
d. Open Enrollment: Pupil Service Director, Laura McCormick, presented a
power point detailing the Open Enrollment data.
e. Staffing: Eight new positions were posted on the DPI website, school website
and all school buildings for the 2011-12 school year. They are as follows: 3rd
or 4th grade teacher, elementary school counselor, elementary regular
education/special education/early childhood teacher, school psychologist,
middle school physical education teacher (grades 6-8), high school Spanish
teacher, high school special education teacher and choir instructor (grades 6-
12).
f. WASB Day at the Capitol: A brief report on the Wednesday, March 16th Day
at the Capitol presentation was given by Mary Janssen, Leon Biesterveld and
Dave Botz.
g. 2011 Spring Academy: Responsibilities and Relationships for Effective
Boardsmanship will be the topic of the 2011 Spring Academy to be held at the
Chula Vista Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells on May 7, 2011.
Sheri will make reservations for any interested parties.

District Finances:

a. Bills & Claims: A copy of the bills and claims for payment was reviewed by
the Board.

b. Treasurer’s Report: A brief treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer, Leon
Biesterveld.

Action Items:

a. Approval of Checks for Payment: Checks #64233 through #64378 in the
amount of $1,314,915.93 were presented for approval.

Motion: To approve checks #64233 through #64378 in the amount of $1,314,915.93 as
presented.
By: Leon Biesterveld Second by: Chuck George
Ayes 4; Opposed 0; Excused 1 Approved

b. Approval of Non-Resident Requests to Attend LCASD Under Wisconsin
Open Enrollment: Administration made a recommendation to approve the 56
Open Enrollment applicants to attend the Little Chute Area School District.

Motion: To approve the recommendation of 56 applicants to attend the Little Chute Area
School District under Open Enrollment for the 2011-12 school year.
By: Jerry Verhagen Second by: Chuck George
Ayes 4; Opposed 0; Excused 1 Approved

c. Denial of Non-Resident Requests to Attend LCASD Under Wisconsin Open
Enrollment: Administration made a recommendation to deny one student who
has applied for attendance in the Little Chute Area School District. This student
was ineligible for Open Enrollment because the resident school district does not
offer the same 4-year-old kindergarten program Little Chute does.

Motion: To deny the recommendation of one student to attend LCASD as his resident school
district does not offer the same 4-year-old kindergarten program Little Chute does.
By: Chuck George Second by: Leon Biesterveld
Ayes 4; Opposed 0; Excused 1 Approved
d. Approval of Resident Requests to Attend a Non-Resident School District
Under Wisconsin Open Enrollment: Administration made a recommendation
to approve the 30 Open Enrollment applicants to attend a non-resident school
district under Wisconsin Open Enrollment.

Motion: To approve the recommendation of 30 applicants to attend a non-resident
school district under Open Enrollment for the 2011-12 school year.
By: Leon Biesterveld Second by: Jerry Verhagen
Ayes 4; Opposed 0; Excused 1 Approved

e. Denial of Resident Request to Attend a Non-Resident School District
Under Wisconsin Open Enrollment: Administration made a recommendation
to deny one Open Enrollment applicant to attend a non-resident school district
under Wisconsin Open Enrollment because it would cause an undue financial
burden to the school district.

Motion: To approve the recommendation to deny one applicant to attend a non-resident
school district under Open Enrollment for the 2011-12 school year due to costs.
By: Jerry Verhagen Second by: Chuck George
Ayes 4; Opposed 0; Excused 1 Approved

f. Coaching Recommendation: A recommendation was made by the
administration to accept the list of coaching recommendations as
presented by Athletic Director, Anna Maass.
Volleyball: Anna Maass – Head Varsity, Kevin Wyngaard – JV,
Sara VanRossum – Freshman Volunteer Asst: Nicole Wyngaard,
Allison Locy
Soccer: Jack Coffey – Head Varsity for Boys/Girls, Ben
VanSchyndal – Head Boys JV Coach Coach/Vol. Asst. Girls
Mitch McLaughlin– Vol. Asst Boys
Kevin Coffey/Nate VanSchyndal – Vol. Asst Boys/Girls
Football: Greg Enz- Head Varsity Contract, Steve Schepp (Full
Contract) V, Ted Evers (Full Contract) V, Rob Hendrickson (Full
Contract) V, Dwaine Dailey (Full Contract) Asst Frosh, Todd Bruyette
(1/2 Contract) Head Frosh, Al Adler – Volunteer,
Ken Diedrick – Volunteer, Kevin VanderZanden – Voluntee,
Mike Schepp – Volunteer
Boys/Girls Golf: Kevin Pratt – Boys/Girls Head Varsity
Head Co - Varsity Poms: Beth Slater, Maggie Farley
Volunteer Softball Coach: Kelly Schumacher. I recommend the
hiring of Kelly Schumacher as a volunteer assistant because she has
been a member of the softball program since she was in elementary
school. She was a good player and will be a good addition to the
coaching staff.
Motion: To accept the coaching recommendations as presented.
By: Jerry Verhagen Second by: Leon Biesterveld
Ayes 4; Opposed 0; Excused 1 Approved

As there was no other business to come before the Board, Board President,
Mary Janssen asked for a motion to convene in Closed Session: 19.85(1)(c)
Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data
of any employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility.

i. Negotiations – Status between LCEA/BOE
ii. Administrative contracts

Motion: To convene in closed session.
By: Chuck George Second by: Leon Biesterveld
Ayes 4; Opposed 0; Excused 1 Approved

Roll Call: Chuck George, yes; Jerry Verhagen, yes;
Leon Biesterveld, yes; Mary Janssen, yes

Time: 7:19 p.m.

Open Session (if needed)

Adjourn:
By: Second by:
Ayes 4; Opposed 0; Excused 1

Prepared by, Respectfully submitted,

Cheryl Vande Voort Charles V. George
Recording Secretary Clerk