SCHOOL DISTRICT OF INDEPENDENCE 23786 INDEE BOULEVARD, INDEPENDENCE, WI 54747 BOARD OF EDUCATION - REGULAR BOARD MEETING Wednesday, November 6, 2013 -7:00 PM - English Room 1. 2. 3. 4. Call to order Proof of public notice Roll call of members Pledge of Allegiance Public Input/Delegations 5. Consent a. Treasurer’s report, vouchers, and payroll b. Minutes of the prior meetings (October 9, 2013 & October 23, 2013) 6. Celebrations/Acknowledgements a. Thank you to Richard & Kathy Warner for donation of microwave b. Thank you to the Independence PTO for donations to the GT & Indee Elementary c. District Website update - Pam Lehmeier 7. 8. Discussion a. Overview of Equalization aid formula: Facts & myths of sand mine /wealth b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. Long term planning update City request to use district facilities in event of major catastrophe First reading of Instructional arrangements policy #343 (replacing #343.1) First Reading Policy 343.42 Youth Options First reading of Non traditional class policy #343.7 First Reading of Student Academic achievement policy #345 First reading of Work Experience policy #434 Delete correspondence course policy #343.41 Action a. Adoption of 2013-14 Tax levy and 2013-14 budget b. 66.03 01 Agreement with Whitehall for Animal Science class and Alternative Ed c. Second Reading/approval revised board policy #830 Facility Use d. Volunteer applications 9. Information a. b. c. d. e. Administrative Reports 2014 Board Election Timelines and Filing Information Common Core Facts & Myths Track lines update Review 2013-14 Board Goals 10. Convene to Closed session in accordance with WI Statute 19.85 (1) c a. Review Performance evaluations b. 11. Reconvene into open session 12. Action may be taken on matters discussed in closed session 13. Adjourn