Board of Education to Discuss Graduation Dress Code, Staffing, Love's Resignation

The Hudson Board of Education will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at River Crest Elementary.

The Board will discuss the results of last week's election and introduce the new School Board members.

The Board is expected to take action on:

• A 2013-14 staffing proposal of additions, reductions and reallocations;
• Discuss policy regarding the dress code for the Hudson High School Graduation Ceremony; and 
• Address Hudson High School Principal Laura Love's resignation and discuss the next steps.

The Board will also recognize Hudson High School teacher, and Biggest Loser Contestant, Lisa Rambo as a positive model for student and staff wellness.

The full agenda for Tuesday's meeting is below:

Agenda

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Recognition

1. 2013 W.T. Graham Youth Art Award: Anya Getschel (S. Kovatch)
2. One of 50 Music Directors Who Make A Difference: Connie Root (S. Kovatch)
3. Hudson School District Named as One of the 2013 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation (S.Kovatch)
4. Positive Model for Student & Staff Wellness: Lisa Rambo (C. McIntyre)
5. Winter Athletics (S. DeVos)

Superintendent’s Report

1. April 2 Spring Election Results
2. Introduction of New School Board Members
3. St. Croix Valley United Way Contributions and Designations
4. Recognition of Mark Kaisersatt and Pat German’s Board of Education Service

Reports

1. Environmental Partnership: Houlton Elementary, St. Joseph Township, & UW-River Falls (S. Kovatch)
2. Health Insurance: Partial Self-funding and Dental Insurance: Self-funding (T. Erickson)
3. Support for High School Learning for the Future (S. Kovatch)

Citizens Request to Speak about Non-Agenda Items

Board/Administrator/Board’s Legal Counsel Response to Public Comments about Non-Agenda Item

Topics for Action

1. 2013-14 Staffing Proposal of Additions/Reductions/Reallocations (N. Sweet)
2. Policy # 5127.9: Dress Code for High School Graduation Ceremony [new] (M. Bowen-Eggebraaten)
3. Lease for Information Technology Services Relocation with Richmar Office (T. Erickson)
4. High School Principal Resignation and Next Steps (M. Bowen-Eggebraaten)

Consent Items

1. Approval of March 12, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes
2. Personnel Hires, Changes, Retirements/Resignations/Non-Renewals/Terminations & Leaves
3. Expenditures
4. Renewal of Agreement with St. Croix County Department of Health & Human Services for Evaluation and Consultation Services (continuing)
5. High School Early Graduation Request for Student #1500368

Committee Reports

1. 3/25/13 Learning & Program Development Committee Meeting (B. Bell)
2. 3/25/13 Finance Committee Meeting (D. Tjornehoj)
3. 4/2/13 Facilities & Grounds Committee Meeting (T. Holland)
4. 4/2/13 Personnel Committee Meeting (M. Kaisersatt)

Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) final notice of non-renewal of specific employees; (c) consideration of performance data, compensation, promotion, and continued employment of a specific employee; and (f) considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations.