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Proceedings

Florence County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Office of the County Clerk

Courthouse, Florence, WI

January 17, 2012

The Florence County Board of Supervisors met pursuant to adjournment at the Courthouse on January 17, 2012. The meeting was called to order by the Chair. Members present were Supervisors: Bomberg, Gardner, Halada, Kelley, Osterberg, Schomer, Steber, Stratton, Theer and Wenger. Excused were Supervisors: Erickson and Neuens. Absent: None.

Chairwoman Bomberg asked for a moment of silence in memory of two long-time former employees, Rita McMullen and Betty Fuller, who passed away recently.

Moved by Supervisor Schomer, seconded by Supervisor Theer to approve the Agenda, as presented. Ayes: Ten (10). Nays: None (0). Motion carried.

Moved by Supervisor Stratton, seconded by Supervisor Theer to approve the minutes of the last meeting, as read. Ayes: Ten (10). Nays: None (0). Motion carried.

Moved by Supervisor Kelley, seconded by Supervisor Wenger to approve the 2012 Annual Florence County Forest Work Plan as recommended by the Forestry Committee. Ayes: Ten (10). Nays: None (0). Motion carried.

Moved by Supervisor Kelley, seconded by Supervisor Halada to approve the County Forest Fifteen Year Plan Update. Ayes: Ten (10). Nays: None (0). Motion carried.

Moved by Supervisor Schomer, seconded by Supervisor Stratton to adopt the Fund Balance Policy as defined by the Government Accounting Standards Board. Ayes: Ten (10). Nays: None (0). Motion carried.

Moved by Supervisor Stratton, seconded by Supervisor Steber to adopt the resolution to join the Northwood’s Rail Transit Commission. Ayes: Ten (10). Nays: None (0). Motion carried.

Under Committee reports, Supervisor Stratton reported the new Family Living Agent for UWEX, Jenette Jones, has begun working in Florence County. She will serve Florence, Forest and Vilas counties. The three counties will share the cost of her services. Ms. Jones will be working from the UWEX office in Florence.

Supervisor Wenger informed the Board the WI Department of Transportation would be providing services from the Florence Resource Center beginning on Monday, January 23rd. He stated they will be in Florence County every Monday and Wednesday.

There being no further business and on a motion made, seconded and carried the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Jerri Meyer

County Clerk

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Proceedings

Town Board Meeting

Town of Florence

January 9, 2012

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Board of Supervisors, Town of Florence met on the 9th day of January, 2012 with Chairman Tim Bomberg and Supervisors John Holbrook and Shane McLain present.

On a motion by Holbrook and seconded by McLain the agenda was approved as posted. All in favor, motion carried.

The minutes of the previous meeting held on December 12th, 2011, were approved on a motion by Holbrook and seconded by McLain. All in favor, motion carried.

On a motion by Holbrook and seconded by McLain an operator license was approved for Mardee Moore. All on favor, motion carried.

Monthly town bills totaling $41,555.07 and automatic withdrawals in the amount of $7,702.97 were approved on a motion by Bomberg ands seconded by Holbrook. All in favor, motion carried.

Fire Department bills totaling $1,251.46 were approved for payment on a motion by Holbrook and seconded by McLain. All in favor, motion carried.

Board members reviewed all December bank reconciliation reports along with Florence Utility Commission minutes from August thru November 2011.

Chairman Bomberg executed an audit agreement between the town and WIPFLI, LLP to do the 2011 year end town audit which is scheduled for March 19 & 20th, 2012.

Clerk/Treasurer Shelly Tripp asked the town board about the time frame of accepting the Woodlawn Cemetery and the need of a resolution to do so. The board instructed Tripp to contact Brent Dallagrana to look over the draft resolution Tripp had written and to contact the officers of the Woodlawn Cemetery Association as to when they are expecting the town to take it over.

Tripp also reported that Mel Raatz, of R&R Assessing Services will be attending the January 23rd, 2012 meeting to give an updated report on the revaluation progress.

The board reviewed detailed costs associated with the Koman/Pewabic project and concluded that further discussion with Florence Utilities Manager, Robert Friberg was needed before reconciling the account.

Tripp informed the board that the town personnel policy should be updated to include the change to the Wisconsin Retirement System and the required employee contribution. Tripp was instructed to have it on the January 23rd, 2012 agenda.

Under board discussion, Bomberg reported that additional meetings are being held with county highway administrator, township representatives and the forestry industry with discussion about raising weight limits to 98,000# with 6 axels and the interest and concerns to local government officials.

Highway Foreman, Chris Steber informed the board of the planned 2012 road work. Steber reported that he was planning on doing one of the two sections of Montgomery Lake Road and then First Crossing Road work. Steber stated that work on the second section of Montgomery Lake Road could happen if there is an early spring.

There being no further business it was moved by Holbrook and seconded by McLain to adjourn until January 23rd, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the community center. All in favor, motion carried.

Submitted By:

Shelly Tripp

Clerk/Treasurer

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Proceedings

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

School District of Florence County Board of Education

November 21, 2011

President Jim Churchill called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 5:00 p.m., November 21, 2011 in room 215, second floor of the high school.

NOTICE: Notice of this meeting was posted pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.84 in the following places: Florence High School, Florence Elementary School, Florence Post Office, Florence Courthouse, State Bank of Florence, First National Bank of Niagara – Aurora Branch, Aurora Financial Center, Long Lake Post Office, and a copy given to the Iron Mountain Daily News and the Florence Mining News.

PRESENT: Ron Yadro, Jim Gehlhoff, Lori Patterson, Sue Hoogland, Don Dumke, Jim Churchill and Rich Wolosyn

ABSENT: None

AGENDA: Motion by Patterson, second by Dumke, to approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

SCHOOL / COMMUNITY CONNECTION

None

CONSENT AGENDA

a. Motion by Yadro, second by Hoogland to approve the following:

• October 24, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes

• November 7, 2011 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

• November 7, 2011 Special Meeting Minutes

All in favor. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Patterson, second by Wolosyn to approve October 2011 vouchers numbered 50409 through 50644. All in favor. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

a. Employee Handbook

Discussion was held regarding coaching pay. A waiver will be developed to allow for coaches to waive the following language in the handbook that states: “…., wages earned shall be paid at least monthly, with no longer than 31 days between pay periods.” (if they desire).

CORRESPONDENCE

None

REPORTS

ADMINISTRATIVE

Information Technology Technician Justin Cowen provided technology survey results completed by staff members; and reported that students will vote on web domain names.

Athletic Director Jim Uren reported: 1) all impact concussion testing has been completed for winter sport athletes; 2) the gender equity report has been completed and filed with the state; 3) he will apply for the 5th quarter rule with WIAA; and 4) the youth wrestling program has offered financial support for the purchase of new mats.

Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Bill Witynski reported: 1) he is obtaining options and pricing information for replacement of the first floor windows in the old high school building; and 2) he was offered the opportunity to attend HVAC training in January for which Florence Utilities will pay half of the fee for the conference attendance.

Financial Manager Edie Teichert reported: 1) the tax levy documents have been finalized and sent to the towns; 2) the 2011-12 budget was submitted to DPI; 3) work will begin on the 2012-13 budget soon and 4) reminded Board members that the district’s auditor will be at the December committee of the whole meeting.

COMMITTEE

• An Information Technology Committee meeting will be scheduled soon.

• Personnel Committee meeting will be held during the week of November 28, 2011.

• Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting will be scheduled to discuss windows and use of the old high school building.

OPEN FORUM FOR VISITORS

The Board was addressed relative to: advanced placement course offerings; weighted grades and scholarship availability.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Election Day Agreement

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Yadro to renew the Election Day Cooperative Agreement with the Town of Florence for use of District facilities in the event of a disaster which renders the Town of Florence properties unusable. All in favor. Motion carried.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Board member Yadro requested that the Board and Administration begin to look at the long-term use of the buildings.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Patterson to adjourn to Closed Session, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c)(e)(f) to discuss:

a. Consideration of Specific Student Matter(s) 19.85 (1)(f)

b. Personnel 19.85 (1)(c)(f)

c. Consideration of Staffing / Contracts / Compensation 19.85(1)(c)(e)

d. Consideration / Discussion Regarding Labor Relations and Strategies for Negotiations / Collective Bargaining 19.85 (1)(c)(e)(f)

Roll call: Yadro, yes; Gehlhoff, yes; Wolosyn, yes; Dumke, yes; Hoogland, yes; Patterson, yes, and Churchill, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Motion by Hoogland, second by Wolosyn to return to Open Session.

Roll call: Yadro, yes; Gehlhoff, yes; Wolosyn, yes; Dumke, yes; Hoogland, yes; Patterson, yes, and Churchill, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

a. Consideration of Specific Student Matter(s) 19.85 (1)(f)

b. Personnel 19.85 (1)(c)(f)

c. Consideration of Staffing / Contracts / Compensation 19.85(1)(c)(e)

d. Consideration / Discussion Regarding Labor Relations and Strategies for Negotiations / Collective Bargaining 19.85 (1)(c)(e)(f)

Motion by Yadro, second by Patterson to affirm the actions taken in closed session. All in favor. Motion carried.

ADJOURN

Motion by Gehlhoff, second by Wolosyn to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. All in favor. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Churchill, President

Lori K. Patterson, Clerk

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

School District of Florence County Board of Education

November 30, 2011

Chairman, Rich Wolosyn called the personnel committee meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. November 30, 2011 in room 215, second floor of the high school.

PRESENT: Jim Gehlhoff, Jim Churchill and Rich Wolosyn

ABSENT: None

AGENDA: Motion by Gehlhoff, second by Churchill, to approve the Agenda. All in favor.

Motion carried.

New Business

a. Consideration of School Board Policies

Committee members, with the guidance from WASB counsel discussed the contents of school board policies contained in the 500 series section.

b. Consideration of Employee Handbook

Committee members, with the guidance from WASB counsel discussed the contents of an employee handbook.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Gehlhoff, second by Churchill to adjourn to Closed Session, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c)(e)(f) to discuss:

a. Personnel 19.85 (1)(c)(f)

b. Consideration of Staffing / Contracts / Compensation 19.85 (1)(c)(e)

Roll Call: Churchill, yes; Gehlhoff, yes; and Wolosyn, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Motion by Churchill, second by Gehlhoff to return to open session.

Roll Call: Churchill, yes; Gehlhoff, yes; and Wolosyn, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

No action taken.

ADJOURN

Motion by Churchill, second by Gehlhoff to adjourn at 8:39 p.m. All in favor. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Churchill, President

Lori K. Patterson, Clerk

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SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

School District of Florence County Board of Education

December 5, 2011

President Jim Churchill called the special meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m. December 5, 2011 in room 215, second floor of the high school.

PRESENT: Ron Yadro, Lori Patterson, Sue Hoogland, Don Dumke, Jim Churchill and Rich Wolosyn

ABSENT: Jim Gehlhoff

AGENDA: Motion by Patterson, second by Dumke, to approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Local Government Property Insurance Fund Deductibles

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Patterson to approve quote number three, changing the current $1,000 deductible to a $5,000 aggregate for buildings, personal property and property in the open; and vehicle comprehensive and collision to $2,500. 5 – yay / 1 – nay. Motion carried.

b. Employee Handbook

No action at this time.

c. Revision of School Board Policies – First Reading

The 500 series board policies will be brought to the December 19th regular meeting for a first reading.

d. Timber Sale

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Yadro to accept the recommendations of the Department of Natural Resources with regard to the timing of and advertising for a timber sale. All in favor. Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Hoogland to adjourn to Closed Session, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c)(e)(f) and 120.13 (1)(c) to discuss:

a. Consideration of Specific Student Matter(s) 19.85 (1)(f) and 120.13 (1)(c)

b. Personnel 19.85 (1)(c)(f)

c. Consideration of Staffing / Contracts / Compensation 19.85(1)(c)(e)

Roll call: Yadro, yes; Dumke, yes; Hoogland, yes; Patterson, yes, Wolosyn, yes; and Gehlhoff, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Hoogland to return to Open Session.

Roll call: Yadro, yes; Dumke, yes; Hoogland, yes; Patterson, yes, Wolosyn, yes; and Gehlhoff, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

ACTION

Motion by Dumke, second by Yadro to affirm the action(s) taken in closed session. All in favor. Motion carried.

ADJOURN

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Dumke to adjourn at 6:55 p.m. All in favor. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Churchill, President

Lori K. Patterson, Clerk

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES

School District of Florence County Board of Education

December 5, 2011

President Jim Churchill called the committee of the whole meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. December 5, 2011 in room 215, second floor of the high school.

PRESENT: Ron Yadro, Lori Patterson, Sue Hoogland, Don Dumke, Jim Churchill and Rich Wolosyn

ABSENT: Jim Gehlhoff

AGENDA: Motion by Wolosyn, second by Hoogland, to approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

BUDGET / FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. 2010-2011 Audit Review – Schenck, S.C.

This District’s auditor Scott Sternhagen, of Schenck, S.C. was in attendance to review the

2010-2011 audit and answer questions from Board members.

2. Discussion Regarding Local Government Property Insurance Fund Deductibles

Discussion took place regarding the current deductible amounts in place and loss history for the District’s property and vehicle insurances.

3. Discuss Future Meetings

None

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

1. Employee Handbook

The ad hoc personnel committee will hold a meeting on December 6th to discuss employee handbook issues.

2. Discuss Future Meetings

A meeting of this committee will meet on December 6, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

POLICY COMMITTEE

1. Revision of School Board Policies

The 500 series of school board policies will be reviewed; and recommended changes discussed at a future meeting.

2. Discuss Future Meetings

None at this time.

BUILDINGS / GROUNDS / TRANSPORTATION

1. Discuss Future Meetings

A walk-through of the old high school building will take place on December 19th to view current usage and discuss its future usage.

NEGOTIATIONS & GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE

1. Discuss Future Meetings

None

EDUCATION / CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

1. Discuss Future Meetings

The ad hoc education and curriculum committee will hold a meeting on December 19th to discuss programming with NWTC.

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

1. Discuss Future Meetings

None at this time.

ADJOURN

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Yadro to adjourn at 5:55 p.m. All in favor. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Churchill, President

Lori K. Patterson, Clerk

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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

School District of Florence County Board of Education

December 6, 2011

Committee chairman Rich Wolosyn called the personnel committee meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. December 6, 2011 in room 215, second floor of the high school.

PRESENT: Jim Churchill, Jim Gehlhoff and Rich Wolosyn

ABSENT: None

AGENDA: Motion by Churchill, second by Gehlhoff, to approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Consideration of School Board Policies

The 500 series board policies will be brought to the December 19th regular meeting for a first reading.

b. Consideration of Employee Handbook

Recommended handbook changes will be brought to the December 19th regular meeting for consideration.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Gehlhoff, second by Churchill to adjourn to Closed Session, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c)(e)(f):

a. Personnel 19.85 (1)(c)(f)

b. Consideration of Staffing / Contracts / Compensation 19.85(1)(c)(e)

Roll call: Churchill, yes; Gehlhoff, yes; and Wolosyn, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Motion by Churchill, second by Gehlhoff to return to Open Session.

Roll call: Churchill, yes; Gehlhoff, yes; and Wolosyn, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

ACTION

None taken

ADJOURN

Motion by Gehlhoff, second by Churchill to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Churchill, President

Lori K. Patterson, Clerk

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BUILDINGS / GROUNDS / TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

School District of Florence County Board of Education

December 19, 2011

Committee chairman Ron Yadro called the buildings / grounds / transportation committee meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. December 19, 2011 in room 215, second floor of the high school.

PRESENT: Ron Yadro, Don Dumke, Rich Wolosyn, Jim Gehlhoff, Jim Churchill, Sue Hoogland

ABSENT: Lori Patterson

AGENDA: Motion by Dumke, second by Wolosyn, to approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

a. High School Building Walk-Through

Board members desiring to walk through the high school building to view current usage did so.

ADJOURN

Motion by Yadro, second by Gehlhoff to adjourn at 4:55 p.m. All in favor. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Churchill, President

Lori K. Patterson, Clerk

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EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

School District of Florence County Board of Education

December 19, 2011

Committee chairman Jim Gehlhoff called the education and curriculum committee meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. December 19, 2011 in room 215, second floor of the high school.

PRESENT: Ron Yadro and Jim Gehlhoff

ABSENT: Lori Patterson

AGENDA: Motion by Yadro, second by Gehlhoff, to approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

a. NWTC

General discussion took place regarding cooperative programming with NWTC.

b. Class Rank Policy

General discussion took place regarding the current Board policy regarding class rank and whether revisions may be necessary.

c. 2012-2013 Class Scheduling

General discussion took place regarding 2012-2013 class scheduling.

ADJOURN

Motion by Yadro, second by Gehlhoff to adjourn at 4:29 p.m. All in favor. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Churchill, President

Lori K. Patterson, Clerk

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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

School District of Florence County Board of Education

December 19, 2011

President Jim Churchill called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 5:00 p.m. December 19, 2011 in room 215, second floor of the high school.

PRESENT: Ron Yadro, Jim Gehlhoff, Sue Hoogland, Don Dumke, Rich Wolosyn and Jim Churchill

ABSENT: Lori Patterson

AGENDA: Motion by Hoogland, second by Gehlhoff, to approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

SCHOOL / COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Board Member Gehlhoff expressed a desire to advertise and promote the many positive events and accomplishments taking place within the district to improve the public perception of the district’s programming and financial stability.

CONSENT AGENDA

a. Motion by Wolosyn, second by Dumke to approve November 2011 vouchers numbered 50645 through 50786. All in favor. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

a. Employee Handbook (Action)

No discussion.

CORRESPONDENCE

Correspondence was received from the Florence County Land Conservation office offering to purchase books written by Aldo Leopold for potential use within the science curriculum.

REPORTS

ADMINISTRATIVE

Information Technology Technician Justin Cowen reported: 1) he presented at the Supporting Learning and Technology in Education (SLATE) conference and was invited back to speak next year; and 2) the community gift guide gathering will be scheduled prior to black Friday next year in an effort to help more community members with holiday technology purchases.

Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Bill Witynski reported: 1) he is trouble shooting building heating issues and 2) he will be attending HVAC training at the end of January.

Financial Manager Edie Teichert reported that she will begin working with Mr. Cowen and Mr. Witynski regarding budgeting for capital plan expenses during the 2012-2013 school year.

Principal Brandon Jerue reported: 1) the holiday concerts were well attended; 2) February is natural gas safety month and the Wisconsin Public Service Commission will be providing awareness education to students in the 6th through 8th grades; 3) attendance issues are being closely monitored.

Superintendent Tom Woznicki reported that he will be working with staff regarding the common core standards.

COMMITTEE

Education and Curriculum

The committee met and discussed the potential for cooperative programming with NWTC.

Buildings / Grounds / Transportation

The committee met and took a tour of the high school building

General consensus of the Board was to hold the January meetings on the 9th and 23rd.

OPEN FORUM FOR VISITORS

None

NEW BUSINESS

a. Revision of School Board Policies – First Reading

1. 511 – Employment Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures

2. 522.5 – Staff Involvement in Political Activities

3. 522.7 – Rules for Staff Use of the Internet and Electronic Media

It was reported that the personnel committee reviewed the 500 series and have recommendations for modifications to bring to the full board.

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Yadro to conduct a second reading of the complete 500 series School Board policies at the next meeting.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Board members commented regarding:

o Wolosyn – attended a meeting that outlined changes NWTC may be making to assist in lowering high school student drop out rates.

o Hoogland - will be speaking at 8th grade career day.

o Gehlhoff – thanks to Dan Chiamulera for his many years of service to the students of the district; thanked Brandon Jerue for working with NWTC regarding programming; and thanked Justin Cowen for his work with the district’s technology.

o Dumke – thanked Youth Wrestling Program for their offer of financial support for the purchase of new wrestling mats; welcomed Officer Teresa Chrisman as the new DARE officer.

o Churchill – reported that he will be at the WASB convention January 18, 19 & 20, 2012

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Dumke to adjourn to Closed Session, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c)(e)(f) to discuss:

a. Discuss FEA Proposal 19.82 (1) and 19.85 (1)(c)(e)

b. Negotiation Session with FEA 19.82 (1)

c Individual Administrator and Non-Union Employee Contracts 19.85(1)(c)

d Personnel 19.85 (1)(c)(f)

e Consideration of Specific Student Matter(s) 19.85 (1)(f)

Roll call: Yadro, yes; Gehlhoff, yes; Wolosyn, yes; Dumke, yes; Hoogland, yes; and Churchill, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Motion by Dumke, second by Yadro to return to Open Session.

Roll call: Yadro, yes; Gehlhoff, yes; Wolosyn, yes; Dumke, yes; Hoogland, yes; and Churchill, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

ACTION

Motion by Dumke, second by Gehlhoff to affirm the actions taken in closed session. All in favor. Motion carried.

ADJOURN

Motion by Yadro, second by Wolosyn to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. All in favor. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Churchill, President

Lori K. Patterson, Clerk

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Proceedings

SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES

School District of Florence County Board of Education

January 9, 2012

President Jim Churchill called the special meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m. January 9, 2012 in room 215, second floor of the high school.

PRESENT: Ron Yadro, Lori Patterson, Sue Hoogland, Don Dumke, Rich Wolosyn and Jim Churchill

ABSENT: Jim Gehlhoff

AGENDA: Motion by Hoogland, second by Wolosyn, to approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

a. WASB Delegate Assembly Resolutions

Motion by Hoogland, second by Patterson to authorize WASB Delegate Churchill to represent the School District of Florence County at the WASB Convention and vote in the best interest of the district. All in favor. Motion carried.

b. Consideration / Revision of 500 Series School Board Policies – Second Reading

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Dumke to approve, re-approve and adopt school board policies:

511 – Equal Employment Opportunity

512 – Employee Harassment and Bullying

522 – Staff Conduct

522.1 – Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace

522.2 – Tobacco Use By Staff On School Premises

522.4 – Staff Ethics / Conflicts Of Interest

522.5 – Staff Involvement in Political Activities

522.7 – Staff Use Of Technology Resources

522.8 – Staff Dress

523.1 – Staff Physical Examinations

523.3 – Employee Assistance Program

523.4 – Staff Protection

523.11 – Employee Alcohol and Drug Testing

524 – Gifts and Gratuities

525 – Staff Solicitations

526 – Personnel Records

527 – Staff Complaints and Grievances

528 – Staff – Student Relations

533.1 – Criminal Background Checks

All in favor. Motion carried.

c. Employee Handbook

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Hoogland to approve and adopt the option two extra-curricular pay schedule as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.

Motion by Dumke, second by Patterson to adopt the proposed modifications (as presented) to the employee handbook in 3.32 – Political Activity and 3.06 - Communications. All in favor. Motion carried.

d. Actuarial Study Proposals

Motion by Dumke, second by Patterson to accept the proposal of Key Benefit Concepts, LLC (at an amount not to exceed $3,300) to perform the actuarial study for the district. All in favor. Motion carried.

e. Boilers

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Yadro to approve payment for the boiler repair. All in favor. Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION

Motion by Wolosyn, second by Dumke to adjourn to Closed Session, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c)(e)(f) to discuss:

a. Personnel / Personnel Evaluations 19.85 (1)(c)(f)

b. Consideration of Staffing / Contracts / Compensation 19.85 (1)(c)(e)

c. Consideration of Preliminary Notice(s) of Non-Renewal(s) / Layoff(s) 19.852 (1)(c)(e)

d. Consideration of Specific Student Matter(s)

Roll call: Yadro, yes; Wolosyn, yes; Dumke, yes; Hoogland, yes; Patterson, yes, and Churchill, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Motion by Dumke, second by Wolosyn to return to Open Session.

Roll call: Yadro, yes; Wolosyn, yes; Dumke, yes; Hoogland, yes; Patterson, yes; and Churchill, yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

ACTION

Motion by Dumke, second by Yadro to affirm the action taken in closed session. All in favor. Motion carried.

ADJOURN

Motion by Yadro, second by Dumke to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. All in favor. Motion Carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Churchill, President

Lori K. Patterson, Clerk

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Notice of

Foreclosure Sale

State of Wisconsin

Florence County Circuit Court

EVERBANK;

Plaintiff,

vs.

TIM S. WILCOX and JANE DOE,

unknown spouse of Tim S. Wilcox; and

BOBBIE J. WILCOX and JOHN DOE,

unknown spouse of Bobbie J. Wilcox; and

FLORENCE COUNTY,

c/o County Clerk;

Defendants.

Case No. 11-CV-23

Code No. 30404

Foreclosure of Mortgage

Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 30, 2011, in the amount of $92,218.11, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows:

TIME: March 7, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax.

PLACE: Steps of the Florence County Courthouse, located at 501 Lake Avenue, Florence, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel I:

Part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4) of Section Sixteen (16), Township Forty (40) North, Range Eighteen (18) East, Florence County, Wisconsin, described as follows:

Commencing at the West ¼ corner of said section; thence North 02 deg. 58 min. 12 sec. West a distance of 665.57 feet; thence North 89 deg. 02 min. 12sec. East for a distance of 1327.25 feet to an iron rebar and the point of beginning; thence continuing North 89 deg. 02 min. 12 sec. East along said line a distance of 169.29 feet to an iron rebar; thence South 02 deg. 53 min. 16 sec. East a distance of 332.00 feet to an iron rebar; thence South 89 deg. 02 min. 12 sec. West a distance of 149.27 feet; thence North 6 deg. 19 min. 42 sec. West a distance of 333.27 feet to the point of beginning.

Parcel II:

TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO a non-exclusive perpetual right and easement for the purpose of ingress and egress and public utilities, in common with the grantors over and across part of the S 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 16, Township 40 North, Range 18 East, described as follows: A strip of land 40 feet in width, which commences at a point on the West right of way of the Town Road (Gruels Road); thence running Westerly along the North line of said S 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 and along the North line of Parcel I above described to a point on the West line of said Parcel I.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3901 Garretts Lane, Town of Florence.

TAX KEY NO.: 010-01641-0001

Jeffrey Rickaby, Sheriff of Florence County, WI

O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff

1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403

Wauwatosa, WI 53213

(414) 727-1591

O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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