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Board of Education Business Meeting Packet

July 24, 2017

Action Items

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Information Systems

AGENDA ITEM: Print Shop Contract Renewal

PRESENTING: Tim Peltz, Chief Information Officer

DESCRIPTION: Gordon Flesch Company (GFC) Services will provide Racine Unified

School District with one on-site FTE (2080 hours). The primary

responsibility for the contracted employee is to manage the operation

of the District’s production print shop.

Contracting with GFC Services supports efficiencies and reduces costs

by providing a supervisor fully trained in all software and hardware

related to the function of the print shop.

At one point, the District employed four full-time employees. We

currently have one full-time District employee, along with one full-

time contracted staff.

When there is an increase in print volume or when the contracted

employee is on vacation, sick or on leave for an extended amount of

time, the contract with GFC Services provides additional staff at no

additional cost to the District.

Compared to the cost of utilizing private sector print shops (such as

FedEx Office/Kinkos), the District’s cost – including costs for

teachers, administrators, and individuals schools – on average, is 90%

less. Having GFC on-site also decreases response times to hardware

problems on the fleet of copy machines throughout the District.

FISCAL NOTE: Annual agreement is for 12 month term at $7,436.00 per month.

RECOMMENDATION: To approve the renewal contract agreement with Gordon Flesch

Company Services for a 12 month term at $7,436.00 per month.

ACTION TAKEN:


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Information Systems

AGENDA ITEM: Student Technology Purchase for Bio-Medical Courses


DESCRIPTION: In support of the bio-medical classes being offered at Case, Park, and

Horlick High Schools, 180 laptops and 6 charging carts with a

capacity of 30 devices each will be purchased for classroom use.

FISCAL NOTE: 180 laptops and warranty from vendor Paragon Development Systems

(PDS) at a cost of $124,000.

Six laptop charging carts from vendor CDWG at a cost of $5,300.

Funds will be allocated from the Chief Information Officer’s

referendum allocation not to exceed $130,000.

RECOMMENDATION: To approve the purchases of 180 laptops under warranty from Paragon

Development Systems for $124,000, and six laptop charging carts

from CDWG for $5,300, with a total expenditure not to exceed

$130,000.

ACTION TAKEN:


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Information Systems

AGENDA ITEM: REAL School Technology Purchase


DESCRIPTION: In support of the renovation of the new REAL School facility, new

interactive projectors will be purchased for classroom use. To support

the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program at the REAL School, new

high-end drafting desktop computers and monitors will also be

purchased for program use.

FISCAL NOTE: 22 Epson Interactive Projectors with cables and connectors from

vendor AVI at a cost of $61,000.

40 Project Lead The Way desktops and monitors from Dell at a cost of

$50,000.

Funds will be allocated from the Chief Information Officer’s

referendum allocation not to exceed $111,000.

RECOMMENDATION: To approve the purchases of 22 Epson Interactive Projects with cables

and connectors from AVI for $61,000, and 40 new Project Lead The

Way desktops and monitors from Dell for $50,000, with a total

expenditure not to exceed $111,000.

ACTION TAKEN:


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Chief Academic Office

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

AGENDA ITEM: K-5 Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) Spanish Classroom

Library Supplement Purchase

PRESENTING: Janell Decker, Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Robin Rivas, Executive Director ELL/Bilingual Programs

Christopher Thompson, Ed.D., Executive Director of Curriculum and

Instruction

DESCRIPTION: RUSD offers a 90-10 Dual language two-way immersion program for

all students, English language learners (EL) and non-EL students, in

seven elementary schools across the District. Reading instruction in

this program model is in English and Spanish. The RUSD Dual

Language Program language arts instruction has embedded the

District-adopted Workshop model into is biliteracy framework.

Classroom library supplements in both English and Spanish serve as

the basis for independent reading – the hallmark of a Workshop

model.

Rationale:

The District has adopted a Workshop model for literacy instruction in

grades Kindergarten-12. Independent reading allows for students to

apply skills they are learning in class through self-selected texts. These

Spanish classroom libraries will allow for enough selection in Spanish

so that students have voice in choice in their learning in both English

and Spanish.

Evidence of Success:

We are confident from our research and contacts with local and

regional school districts that we can replicate their success by adopting

a Reader and Writer’s Workshop approach. Workshop focuses on

putting the class work in the hands of the students through a coaching

model where the teacher deeply understands the reading and writing

process and coaches each student on their individual areas of strength

and difficulty. Students focus heavily on applying reading and writing

skills by spending the majority of their time reading books at their

immediate reading level and writing daily pieces of varying challenge.

Countless studies have proven the effectiveness of independent

reading on student achievement. According to Reutzel, Fawson, and

Smith (2008), independent reading can:

Improve students’ oral reading accuracy

Increase reading rate

Improve reading expression

Increase reading comprehension


BOARD OF EDUCATION

Their research found that in-school independent reading led to better

than national average gains in reading rates and a 43% average

increase in the proportion of ideas recalled, representing a substantial

increase in comprehension over the school year. The Common Core

Standards themselves call for independent reading in Anchor Standard

10, stating that the student will “read and comprehend complex

literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.”

FISCAL NOTE: Elementary Spanish classroom library supplements: 7 dual language

K-5 schools x $8,418.34 per site for a total of $58,928.38.

RECOMMENDATION: To approve the purchase of supplementary Spanish classroom libraries

for K-5 Dual Language classrooms in the amount of $58,928.38.

ACTION TAKEN:

Racine Grade Racine Unit EAN Author Book Title Literature / Informational Texts

Text Type Detail List Price quantity subtotal Guided Reading Level Description (English)

K 1 9781631138829 Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy

Celebra el Cuatro de Julio con Campeón, el glotón Informational Text & Literature

Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction / Expository / Social Studies

-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- J It is the 4th of July, and a family prepares to go for a picnic. Champ, the family dog—who does not want to miss the celebration—secretly hides inside the

food basket. When they arrive at the park, Champ has a feast of his own with other dogs that have arrived with other families. The family is left without

food, so the other families share their meals; and they all end up celebrating together. Contains an informative section on the Fourth of July.


Celebra el Día de Martin Luther King, Jr. con la clase de la Sra. Park Informational Text & Literature


-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- K The students in Mrs. Park’s class prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.‘s Day by reflecting on the values he taught. Contains an informative section on

Martin Luther King, Jr.K 1 9781631139734 René Colato Laínez ¡Juguemos al fútbol y al football! Informational Text &

LiteratureExpository / Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 13.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 13.95- G Carlos is not sure that his favorite sport can be played with an oval-shaped

ball. Chris is not sure that it can be played with a round ball. It may not be a good idea to play with a kid who is so different! He doesn't even know how to

play this game! Wait-it looks kind of fun! Let's give it a try!K 3 9781603964036 Lauren Robins /

Adaptation by Lada Kratky

Quiero viajar Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Social Studies -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- D We can travel by train or by airplane. We can travel by bus or by boat. This book shows us these and other means of transportation, which can help us

explore our world and even beyond…K 3 9781612369075 Kelli L. Hicks Reglas de seguridad en las ciencias Informational Text Science / Nature of Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- C Emergent readers learn seven rules to keep them safe as they discover the

world around them.

K 3 9781612369051 Buffy Silverman Utilizo máquinas simples Informational Text Science / Nature of Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- D Emergent readers are introduced to simple machines and how we use them to move things.


Celebra un powwow con Sandy Starbright Informational Text & Literature


-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- I It’s Sandy’s birthday and she and her family are getting ready to travel for a powwow. Before leaving the house and along the way, Sandy receives several birthday presents from her relatives. To her surprise, all her presents together

make up a beautiful costume for a traditional dance she will perform at the powwow. Includes an informative section about powwows.

K 3 9781631139024 Cecilia Pisos El baúl de los transportes: Un libro sobre los números Literature Poetry -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- G The primary modes of transportation and the numbers 1 to 10 work together to bring a fun caravan to life, delighting young readers with humor and rhyme.

K 3 9781603964135 Amy White / Adaptation by Lada Kratky

El primer Día de Acción de Gracias Informational Text Expository / Social Studies -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- F Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? This book explains how the pilgrims reached America, the difficulties they had, who helped them, and finally, how

they gave thanks for everything they received.K 4 9781631138911 Alma Flor Ada El papalote Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- D Making and flying a kite seems to be more than a mother and her children can

handle. But looking for alternatives is always a good idea.


¡Bienvenidos a Kindergarten! Informational Text Expository / Social Studies -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- D What can you see in a school? Who goes to school? What do children do in the classroom? This book explains it all.


¿Qué clase te gusta más? Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Social Studies -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- D If you like to read, reading time is your favorite class time. If you like to count and add, math time is your favorite class time. But you might like to sing, or you might like to paint. Which one would be your favorite class time then?

K 4 9781486901616 Michelle Shalton Amigos del barrio Literature Story / Realistic Fiction / Graphic Reader -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- B On his way to school, José runs by different places in his neighboorhood and says hello to important community workers.

K 4 9789978290248 María Fernanda Heredia ¿Dónde está mamá? Informational Text Literary Nonfiction -$ 12.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 12.95- E There is a place where all the mommies in the world are; it’s a special place that only you know. . . discover it and find Mommy there any time you need

her by your side. K 4 9781594374777 Rosemary Wells Eduardo: Cumpleaños en la piscina Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy -$ 10.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 10.95- E Edward is invited to a swimming party, but he isn't quite ready to give up his

water wings. This lovable bear cub teaches children that not everybody is ready for the same things at the same time.

K 4 9781594374760 Rosemary Wells Eduardo: El primer día de colegio Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy -$ 10.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 10.95- E When Edward goes to school for the first time, he isn't quite ready to join in with the other children. The author delights us once again with her warmth

and humor.K 4 9781598201147 Alma Flor Ada and F.

Isabel CampoyCelebra el Año Nuevo Chino con la Familia Fong Informational Text &

LiteratureNarrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction / Expository /

Social Studies-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- I A Chinese-American family invites their good friends the Sánchezes —a Latino

family— to celebrate the Chinese New Year with them. Nico, one of the Latino kids, takes the reader through the magnificence of the celebration as

he takes pictures of everything he finds interesting--but not without getting in trouble. Contains an informative section about the Chinese New Year.

K 4 9781631138959 Alma Flor Ada El susto de los fantasmas Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- G Two ghosts scared of a storm? Who ever heard of such a thing? They find the perfect hiding place.


¡A la búsqueda del tesoro! Literature Narrative / Short Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- G When the cousins come for a visit, the kids don’t know what to do. Mom suggests that they go in search of a treasure. She gives them a map and the first clue. The children follow the clues to find their treasure. What could it

be?K 4 9781631139499 Alejandra Vallejo-

NágeraLos bigotes de chocolate Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 9.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.99- F Lola drinks her chocolate milk very fast and doesn’t clean her mouth like her

mother tells her to do. When she leaves the house, people think she has a moustache and greet her as she weren’t a girl, and Lola gets upset.

K 4 9781631139598 F. Isabel Campoy Mi día de la A a la Z Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy -$ 14.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 14.95- C An enchanting illustrated ABC book about a child's daily activities at home and school that can also be used to learn and practice telling time. Its parallel

English-language companion edition is available from Alfaguara/Santillana as well.

1 1 9781631138690 Julia Alvarez El mejor regalo del mundo: la leyenda de la Vieja Belén (Bilingual Edition)

Informational Text & Literature

Literary Nonfiction / Poetry / Narrative Poems -$ 12.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 12.95- L Renowned Latina author Julia Alvarez recreates the legend of the Dominican folk character La Vieja Belen in this delighful bilingual rhyming story,

beautifully illustrated by Dominican artist Ruddy Nuñez. Alvarez's retelling keeps the magic of the traditional account while contributing a down-to-earth, timely moral: "Of all the gifts you can give, your time is the best."

1 1 9781631138812 Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy

Celebra el Día de Acción de Gracias con Beto y Gaby Informational Text & Literature


-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- J Beto and Gaby anxiously wait for their relatives to arrive for Thanksgiving dinner. One by one, they each call to inform the family that they will not be

able to attend because of a great snowstorm. Grandma appears with a group of elder friends who have nowhere to have dinner, and the celebration becomes special. Contains an informative section on Thanksgiving Day.


Celebra Kwanzaa con Botitas y sus gatitos Informational Text & Literature


-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- I An African-American family gets together to celebrate Kwanzaa, but the celebration is spoiled because their beloved pet cat is missing. As the family sets off on a quest to find the cat, the reader learns about the seven values

celebrated in Kwanzaa in a simple and entertaining way. Includes an informative section about the holiday.

1 1 9786070129476 Anne-Kathrin Behl Tobi y los ancianos Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy -$ 13.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 13.95- L Tobi thinks that old people are very boring. One day during the summer, when all of his friends are gone on vacation and he is playing alone, his ball lands

right where Mr. Cabra is sitting. This meeting allows Tobi to get to know exciting and incredible stories that some of his elderly neighbors experienced

when they were young. From that moment on, his opinion about elderly people changes forever. A fun story that invites the reader to pay more

attention to—and value the experiences of—their elders.1 1 9781631139055 Julia Chaktoura El baúl de los oficios: Un libro sobre las vocales Literature Poetry -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- H Motivating young children to read has never been easier and more fun! These

beautifully illustrated books will capture their senses and their minds while teaching them basic math and language concepts through a delightful

rhyming text.




Ratoncito Pérez, cartero Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy -$ 15.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 15.95- L Pérez the Mouse is the Hispanic version of the tooth fairy. All the children in the neighborhood have grown up, and Pérez finds a job as a mail carrier. Join him as he delivers the town folks’ mail and learns important lessons along the

way.1 1 9786070128288 M. B. Brozon Bolita Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy -$ 13.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 13.95- J The day that Bolita is born, everyone in the zoo is surprised by her weight.

Mama Giraffe is happy with her baby, but Bolita starts to feel sad when she sees that everyone is laughing at her. Poncho, the giraffe-keeper’s son, has an

idea: to dress Bolita up as an elephant! A story that discusses the value of mutual respect despite physical appearances. More than 50,000 copies sold.

1 1 9789561526914 María Luisa Silva El Gorila Razán Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy -$ 10.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 10.95- J A sensitive toad that loves singing to the Moon every night is expelled from the jungle by the chief gorilla, who finds the toad's singing very annoying.

Ironically, in the end it is the chief gorilla himself who sets off to find the toad and ask him to come back.

1 1 9786070128196 Rosemary Wells La estupenda mamá de Roberta Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy -$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- J Proving just how special mothers are, Rosemary Wells describes the lengths one mother goes to in order to help her child. “A well-crafted fantasy with

quality illustrations.” (School Library Journal)1 1 9786070115370 Rachel Anderson Los mejores amigos Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 8.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.95- K Bea, a girl who suffers from Down syndrome, loves her baby sister very much.

One day, however, Bea feels excluded and angry when Ana, her sister, returns from school with her best friend—but then Bea makes friends with the boy

who has just moved next door.1 1 9786070130915 Irene Vasco Mis 130 apellidos Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 9.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.99- L Emilio knows several things: that he is seven years old, that he lives in a

country that appears on the map where it says “South America,” that he is Jewish, and that his last name is “Moscovici.” But soon, several of his Israeli relatives from around the world will come to his home to celebrate and he will discover that he has 130 last names. An excellent work for addressing

aspects of identity, family stories, and the origins of our names. 1 1 9789942193322 Andrea Maspons Las medias de Carlota Literature Story / Realistic Fiction -$ 12.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 12.95- K Carlota is a little girl who likes to wear and combine stockings of all different

colors. But her classmates don’t like bright stockings, just boring ones. Discover along with Carlota the importance of accepting ourselves instead of

constantly trying to please others.1 1 9789978295540 Roger Ycaza Sueños Literature Story / Realistic Fiction -$ 12.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 12.95- F We have all been asked before, “What do you want to be when you grow

up?” Our answers can be real, fun, fantasy, imaginative, crazy, and profoundly beautiful. This story is a small homage to imagination, dreams, and faith in the

future.

1 1 9781603964029 Amy White / Adaptation by Lada Kratky

¿Qué quieres ser? Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Social Studies -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- C Some children like to paint. That is why they want to be painters. Other children like to brush their teeth. They want to be dentists. Still other children

like other things. What do they want to be?1 1 9781603964159 Amy White / Adaptation

by Lada KratkyTe presento a Jacobo Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- E There is a new student in Mrs. Perez’s class. It is Jacobo. Jacobo is deaf, but

soon his classmates realize he can do what everyone else can do. He can communicate with his new friends, and he can play soccer, just like everyone

else. 1 1 9789978295557 Roger Ycaza La emocionante historia de un valiente gato que subió a la rama más

alta de un árbol… y luego no pudo bajarLiterature Story / Realistic Fiction -$ 12.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 12.95- E When this mischievous cat climbed up the tree in the garden, he never

imagined that something unexpected would happen. This is a story that will help readers discover that the true superhero of any story is always love.


Celebra el Cinco de Mayo con un jarabe tapatío Informational Text & Literature


-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- J As students prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, they practice a Mexican dance and try their best not to step on the hat. Includes an informative

section about Cinco de Mayo.1 2 9781598201178 Alma Flor Ada and F.

Isabel CampoyCelebra el Día de San Patricio con Samantha y Lola Informational Text &


Social Studies-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- J Samantha loves Irish dancing and has learned to dance it very well. Her friend

Lola also likes this dance and she especially loves the fancy dress that Samantha wears during her presentations. Little by little, Lola learns the basic

steps from her friend, until she is also ready to appear on stage. She makes her first appearance in the show that her school prepares to celebrate St.

Patrick’s Day. Contains an informative section on St. Patrick’s Day.1 2 9781631138744 Alma Flor Ada and F.

Isabel CampoyCelebra el Halloween y el Día de Muertos con Cristina y su conejito azul Informational Text &


Social Studies-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- I It's Halloween but Cristina doesn't feel like putting on a costume and going

trick-or-treating because she's lost her toy bunny. During the celebration of the Day of the Dead, she learns a way to deal with her loss. Contains an

informative section both holidays.1 2 9781631138737 Alma Flor Ada and F.

Isabel CampoyCelebra Hanukkah con un cuento de Bubbe Informational Text &


Social Studies-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- I It’s Hanukkah, and three Jewish kids play with the dreidel and eat Bubbe’s—

Grandma in Yiddish—delicious latkes as part of the celebration. They also learn about generosity and show what they have learned in a way that will surely amuse the reader. Includes an informative section about Hanukkah.


Celebra la Navidad y el Día de los Reyes Magos con Pablo y Carlitos Informational Text & Literature


-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- I Carlitos writes a letter to the Three Kings asking for lots of presents. Later, he decides to write a new letter and gives up some of the things in his wish list in

exchange for a bigger gift for his older brother, who is teaching him how to ride a bike and lets him use his own big kid’s bike. At the end, everyone

wins…! Contains an informative section about Christmas and Three Kings Day.1 2 9781631138980 Javiera Gutiérrez El baúl de mis amigos: Un libro sobre el tiempo y las estaciones Literature Poetry -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- G Chinchuda the cat, Patraña the bird, and the other funny characters in this

rhyming story know how to have fun with their friends during any season of the year, and at any time of day.

1 2 9786070117503 Luis San Vicente Festival de Calaveras Literature Poetry / Narrative Poems -$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- N Candles, cut paper, “bread of the dead,” salt, marigold flowers: November has arrived, and with it, the Day of the Dead. The living prepare the altars and the

dead embark on the journey, guided by the smoke of the incense. Once a year, the living and the dead meet to celebrate not death, but life.

Eight-syllable calaverita verses and a love story take place in this celebration of one of Mexico’s most emblematic holidays.

1 2 9786070132483 Luis María Pescetti Mamá, ¿por qué nadie es como nosotros? Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Social Studies -$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- N Each family has different characteristics: some speak in a special way or have beliefs or customs different from our own. When reading this book, children will be able to realize that, despite the similarities and differences between families, we all have the same rights. Pescetti addresses a delicate topic and creates a book that is as fun as it is educational. Ideal for working on peace

education in schools.1 2 9781631139635 Alma Flor Ada Me encantan los Saturdays y los domingos Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- K "Through this affectionate and revealing portrait of a bilingual girl's weekend

visits to her two sets of grandparents, Ada and Savadier prove that straddling two worlds can be a blessing rather than a hardship." –Publishers Weekly


Aquí vivo yo Informational Text Expository / Social Studies -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- E Join Marcela as she takes us on a tour around the town where she lives. She shows us the school, the park, the library, and many other places. She also

tells us what she does in each place.1 2 9781603964166 Amy White / Adaptation

by Lada KratkyEl campo y la ciudad Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Social Studies -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- D In this book we get to know two children. One lives in the country and the

other in the city. You will find that their lives are very different, but they are similar as well.

1 2 9781603964067 Kathryn Lucas / Adaptation by Lada

Kratky

El primer día de clase Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- E Ramón is a new student in Kindergarten. He sits next to Hugo in math class, and they go out to play ball together during recess. There, Hugo trips Ramón,

who behaves like a real little gentleman.1 2 9781603964081 Amy White / Adaptation

by Lada KratkyHogares Informational Text Expository / Social Studies -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- D This book shows us different types of homes, like single-family homes,

apartment buildings, and even houses that float!


Las estaciones Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- E Each season is special and has its own wonders: the birds that sing in springtime, and the sunny days of summer, watching the leaves that fall in

autumn, and playing in the winter snow. Each season has something to enchant us.



1 2 9781612369006 Conrad J. Storad Nuestro Sol produce vida Informational Text Science / Earth & Space -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- D Emergent readers learn facts about the Sun and the important role it plays for our planet.

1 3 9781631138898 Alma Flor Ada La jaula dorada Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- K A little boy's search for the perfect gift for his grandmother teaches him about ingenuity, generosity, and freedom.

1 3 9781631138850 Alma Flor Ada La piñata vacía Literature Poetry / Rhyming Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- H The gift of an empty piñata provides an opportunity for a young girl to learn about the reward's of being selfless.

1 3 9786070129636 Chris Butterworth Y eso, ¿cómo llegó a tu lonchera? Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 14.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 14.95- N One of the best parts of a young child’s day is opening a lunchbox and diving in. But how did that delicious food get there? From planting wheat to mixing

dough, climbing trees to machine-squeezing fruit, picking cocoa pods to stirring a vat of melted bliss, here is a clear, engaging look at the steps

involved in producing some common foods. Health tips and a peek at basic food groups complete the menu.

1 3 9786070131363 Ana María Machado De carta en carta Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- N Pepe and his grandfather José did not know how to read or write. One day, they had an argument and, in order to communicate with each other, they hired Miguel, whose job was to read and write for illiterate people. Many

letters were passed from one to the other while Pepe paid Miguel by going to school, and José paid him with flowers from his own garden. Pepe kept going to school, and wrote a letter to the government asking for a pension for his

grandfather.1 3 9781682923238 Ann Cameron El lugar más bonito del mundo Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction -$ 8.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.95- M Juan is a young boy who is abandoned by his mother and goes to live with his

grandmother. The grandmother is very proud of Juan and guides him through a journey that demonstrates that the most beautiful place in the world is

where you are loved.1 3 9781603961943 Megan McDonald Stink y el increíble Rompemuelas Supergaláctico Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction / Humor -$ 7.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 7.95- M The Super-Galactic Jawbreaker Stink bought did NOT break his jaw. One letter

of complaint later, and—holy jawbreaker heaven!— he receives a huge box of candies (FREE!). That gives Stink a great idea. Soon, he's writing more and more letters ... and the huge packages of free stuff just keep on coming.


Estoy orgullosa de mi pasado Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Social Studies -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- H Tania belongs to the Navajo tribe. When she talks about her clan and their homes, about the clothes she wears, and about what her family produces, we

can tell how proud she is of being a Native American girl.1 4 9781612369181 Kelli L. Hicks Yo uso el ratón Informational Text Science / Nature of Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- H Early readers learn about a computer mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc.


Pasos Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Biography / Art -$ 17.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 17.95- M We all aspire to achieve fame, whether it be in the bright lights of Broadway, the magnificence of the Louvre, or on the spectacular stage of the San

Francisco Ballet. Read about the famous lives of Oscar-, Emmy-, Grammy-, and Tony-award winning Rita Moreno, the unique artist Fernando Botero, and the

elegant ballerina Evelyn Cisneros.1 4 9781631135484 Alma Flor Ada and F.

Isabel CampoySonrisas Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Biography / Social Studies / Art -$ 17.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 17.95- N Children recognize that they can change the world through innovation and

fairness. In this light, they will appreciate art through the eyes of Pablo Picasso, poetry through the pen of Gabriela Mistral, and justice through the

fortitude of Benito Juárez.1 4 9786070118715 Frank Tashlin El oso que no lo era Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Humor -$ 8.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.95- L The bear in this story wakes to discover that his forest is gone. A factory has

been built on top of his cave and, worse yet, the foreman is demanding that he begin working on the assembly line. Frank Tashlin’s comical ink drawings

add to the humor of this outrageous farce.1 4 9781612369068 Kelli L. Hicks Utilizo instrumentos científicos Informational Text Science / Forces / Energy / Motion -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- E Emergent readers explore various scientific tools such as a microscope,

magnifying glass, and ruler.

2 1 9781622632275 Hyug-Gyeon Kim Mi mamá es astronauta: El oficio de explorar el espacio Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Science -$ 16.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 16.99- P The story of Mirú’s mother, who becomes an astronaut and travels in a space shuttle. Also describes the parts and functions of a space shuttle.

2 1 9789707703575 Jean-Pierre Verdet El cielo, el aire y el viento Informational Text & Literature

Expository / Science / Poetry -$ 8.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.99- O Why is the sky blue? How is lightning formed? And rainbows? And rain and snow? You may not see it, or touch it, but the air we breathe makes all those

things and many more possible. How? A great read for curious minds.2 1 9789707703551 Jean-Pierre Verdet El cielo, el Sol y el día Informational Text &

LiteratureExpository / Science / Poetry -$ 8.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.99- O How old is the Sun? What did humans think about the Sun in ancient times?

How can sunbeams be trapped? Our most important source of life, light, and energy is just a ball of hot gas…! This book is full of information as amazing as

the Sun itself.2 1 9789707703568 Jean-Pierre Verdet El cielo, las estrellas y la noche Informational Text &

LiteratureExpository / Science / Poetry -$ 8.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.99- N Why is there day and night? Why does the Earth rotate on its axis and comes

full circle in 24 hours? Why does the Sun only illuminate one side of the Earth at a time? Fascinating information about space and celestial bodies. It ends

with a guide for observing the stars, biographical information on six preeminent astronomers, and poems by Lope de Vega and Jorge Luis Borges.

2 1 9789707700895 Patrick Geistdoerfer Las ballenas y otros mamíferos marinos Informational Text & Literature

Expository / Science / Poetry -$ 8.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.99- L How do whales breathe? How do dolphins communicate to each other? Can whales actually swallow a person? Interesting facts about marine mammals.

At the end, it includes riddles about whales.2 1 9781622632619 Jin-Kyu Park La rotación y la traslación Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Science -$ 16.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 16.99- O Compares the lives of two kids living on opposite sides of the Earth to explain

the movements of rotation and revolution and their effect on human life.

2 1 9789707709102 Yeong-Jik Kwok Sólidos, líquidos y gases Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 16.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 16.99- L Everything in our world is either solid, liquid, or gas. This book explores the characteristics of each of the three states of matter and how matter can

change from one state to another. 2 1 9786070128851 Elin Kelsey Eres polvo de estrellas Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Science -$ 12.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 12.95- N From the water they drink to the trees they climb, kids are connected to the

natural world in big and surprising ways. With simple, poetic text and exquisite artwork, this book does more than introduce kids to these

connections. It sparks their imagination. It starts conversations, and it delights all ages.

2 1 9781598206005 Dana Meachen Rau La primera caminata lunar Informational Text & Literature

Expository / Soicial Studies / Narrative / Short Stories / Fantasy / Historical Fiction

-$ 10.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 10.95- M In La primera caminata lunar, while visiting Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum, a boy daydreams that he is Neil Armstrong on his famous 1969 Moon mission. Just like Armstrong did, the boy lands on the

Moon and takes one giant leap for mankind.2 1 9781603964197 Amy White / Adaptation

by Lada KratkyNo necesito paraguas Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- G Catalina is on her way to her friend’s house, but she doesn’t want to take an

umbrella. Her mother makes her watch the weather forecast. The forecast tells Catalina what she should do.

2 1 9781631139154 Graciela Montes Había una vez una nube Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Rebus -$ 8.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.95- G Narrates the journey of a cloud that arrives on the Earth as enormous drops of water in the middle of a storm and soon returns to the sky on a sunny day.

2 1 9781627173407 Kimberly Hutmacher El cielo nocturno Informational Text Science / Earth & Space -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- O Students will love learning more about our Earth, Moon, and stars in this title. It gives information on the phases of the Moon, the constellations of stars

that we see in the night sky, comets and meteors, and what exactly happens during a lunar eclipse.



2 1 9786070123726 Gianni Rodari El hombrecillo de la lluvia Literature Narrative / Short Stories / Fantasy -$ 9.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.99- G The Rain Man has a very important job: to open and close the faucets on the clouds so that it will rain or stop raining. He jumps softly from cloud to cloud, and he does his job well, although he sometimes falls asleep on the job from

exhaustion. A simple story written with ingenuity by Rodari, one of the most important

children’s authors of the 20th century.

2 1 9781612369013 Conrad J. Storad El día y la noche Informational Text Science / Earth & Space -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- E Emergent readers learn about the cycle of day and night.

2 2 9789707703612 Marie Saint-Dizier Abejas, hormigas, termitas: insectos que viven en familia Informational Text & Literature

Expository / Science / Poetry -$ 8.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.99- L How do bees make wax and honey? Why do termites always hide? How are ants beneficial to human beings? Bees, ants, and termites are some of the

creatures in the animal kingdom that cannot live alone. They need a big family in order to survive! Learn interesting facts about these insects and their

fantastic organizational skills.2 2 9789707707597 Laura Bour Lobo, ¿quién eres? Informational Text &

LiteratureExpository / Science / Poetry -$ 8.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.99- L Covers wolves' characteristics and behavior, with special focus on the causes

and effects of the extermination of wolves during several centuries. At the end, several interesting expressions related to wolves are discussed.

2 2 9789707708778 Yu-Jeong Lee ¿Quién manda en los bosques? Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Science -$ 17.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 17.99- M In the beginning of time, forests were arid lands. Then the wind carried small seeds to these sterile grounds and they began to grow, slowly transforming

these areas into forests filled with a great variety of trees. This book explains how the process happened and teaches us why forests are so important for

life on our planet.2 2 9781603964203 Amy White / Adaptation

by Lada KratkyInsectos Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 6.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 6.99- G This book describes the fascinating world of insects. There is an enormous

variety of insects, and often their names tell what they look like. What could a “walking stick” look like? And what about a “peanut head”?

2 2 9781612369211 Julie K. Lundgren ¿Qué hacen los animales en invierno? Informational Text Science / Life Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- L Intermediate readers examine how animals hibernate, use camouflage, and migrate to survive winter conditions.

2 2 9781612369112 Julie K. Lundgren Adaptaciones de las plantas Informational Text Science / Life Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- G Early readers examine how plants differ because of the adaptations they make.

2 2 9781612369099 Julie K. Lundgren Adaptaciones de los animales Informational Text Science / Life Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- F Early readers investigate various animal adaptations.

2 2 9781612369082 Julie K. Lundgren Hábitats de los animales Informational Text Science / Life Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- H Early readers learn about different animal habitats.

2 2 9781612369235 Julie K. Lundgren Semillas, abejas y polen Informational Text Science / Life Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- L Intermediate readers discover the different ways plants reproduce.

2 2 9781631139680 Georgina Lázaro León ¡Viva la tortuga! Informational Text & Literature

Literary Nonfiction / Narrative Poems / Science -$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- M The turtle in this story will take us on a journey necessary for the survival of her species. With her, we will cross the ocean until we reach the beach where she will lay her eggs. From her efforts, many new little turtles will grow up and continue the cycle begun by their mother. This beautiful and poetic story will help readers understand the importance of protecting endangered species.

Lázaro is one of Puerto Rico's most important children’s authors.2 2 9781682921470 Andrés Pi Andreu La abeja de más Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Satire -$ 11.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.99- L One day, the bees called for a grand assembly in the beehive to discuss why it

was that they were always all squashed together in cramped working conditions. After complex calculations, they realized that there was one bee too many in their beehive! Who was it? How would they identify her? And

what would they do with her? Through entertaining illustrations and humor, this delightful story explores such serious topics as prejudice and tolerance.

2 2 9781560145790 David Kraatz La canción del geco Literature Narrative / Short Stories / Fantasy -$ 8.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.95- N This vividly illustrated story describes a young gecko’s experience in a rain forest after he becomes separated from his mother. During his search for her

he meets an amazing variety of animals and learns much about his forest environment. A brief description of rain forests and the endangered animals

featured in the story is included at the end of the book.2 2 9781612368979 Julie K. Lundgren Corre, nada, vuela Informational Text Science / Life Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- D Emergent readers learn how some living things move in water, in air, and on

land.

2 3 9781612369259 Conrad J. Storad ¡La Tierra está inclinada! Informational Text Science / Earth & Space -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- M Intermediate readers learn about the relationship between the Earth, Sun, and Moon in greater detail.

2 3 9781627172844 Kimberly Hutmacher Estudiamos la Tierra Informational Text Science / Earth & Space -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- M In this title students will learn in-depth information about the three layers our Earth is made of. Introduces students to how the tectonic plates, wind, and water are constantly changing our landscape. Gives detailed information on

how scientists think our Earth was formed and has evolved.2 3 9781612369129 Conrad J. Storad La superficie cambiante de la Tierra Informational Text Science / Earth & Space -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- J Early readers examine how volcanoes, earthquakes, and erosion change the

surface of the Earth.

2 4 9789707707580 Odile Bombarde and Claude Moatti

Cómo vivían los romanos Informational Text & Literature

Expository / History / Poetry -$ 8.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.99- N Introduces life in ancient Rome including their houses and cities, commercial activities, clothing, education, entertainment, and expansion. At the end, a

poem to ancient Rome by Spanish poet Francisco de Quevedo.2 4 9781627173254 Tracy Nelson Maurer Cómo medir la materia Informational Text Science / Physical Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- O Matter is anything that has mass, and this title teaches students about how

temperature affects the different states of matter and why. Talks about the International System Of Units and measuring mass and volume.

2 4 9781612369150 Amy S. Hansen Formas de la materia Informational Text Science / Matter -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- J Early readers investigate what matter is.

2 4 9781612369273 Amy S. Hansen Materia derretida Informational Text Science / Matter -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- N Intermediate readers investigate what happens when objects experience different conditions (i.e.. hot/cold, wet/dry).

2 4 9781627173278 Tracy Nelson Maurer Mézclalo! ¿Disolución o mezcla? Informational Text Science / Physical Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- N Mixtures and solutions exist everywhere and students will learn how some materials mix easily while others won't mix at all. Gives examples students can

use to make a physical mixture and gives detailed information on how different components make up different solutions.

3 1 9781581051841 Alma Flor Ada ¡No quiero derretirme! Literature Narrative / Stories / Fantasy -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- M A snowman that doesn't want to melt appears in a fable about water and cycles of birth, death, and rebirth.

3 1 9781612369136 Conrad J. Storad ¿Cómo está el clima hoy? Informational Text Science / Earth & Space -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- K Early readers explore different weather conditions and what causes them.

3 1 9781612369266 Amy S. Hansen ¿Hacia dónde se va el agua? Informational Text Science / Matter -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- M Intermediate readers explore concepts of evaporation, condensation, and water as a solid, liquid, or gas.

3 1 9781612369242 Conrad J. Storad Estudiamos el tiempo y el clima Informational Text Science / Earth & Space -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- M Intermediate readers explore the difference between climate and weather.



3 2 9781631138645 Emma Romeu Ahí viene el lobo gris Informational Text & Literature

Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction / Expository / Science / Social Studies

-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- P Wolves are strong, fierce, and cunning, but they are also playful and affectionate. This book provides information about the behavior of these

wonderful animals and will teach you how wolves became endangered and how people are working to save them. Here you will find pictures and

information about this noble animal and, following that, a story.3 2 9781631138607 Emma Romeu El pájaro mosca Informational Text &

LiteratureNarrative / Stories / Fantasy / Expository / Science /

Social Studies-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- P If you hear a soft hum and suddenly see a tiny bird—so tiny that it would

easily fit inside a chicken’s egg—then you have been lucky enough to see a bee hummingbird, the tiniest bird in the world. In spite of its speed, this

beautiful animal has been captured on these pages, and it also has a story to tell you.

3 2 9781631138614 Emma Romeu Las patas del flamenco Informational Text & Literature

Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction / Expository / Science / Social Studies

-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- P Did you know that colonies of flamingos have baby-sitters who take care of the little ones when their parents are away? This is just one of the amazing

facts presented in this book about these endangered creatures.3 2 9781631138638 Emma Romeu Mi amigo el manatí Informational Text &

LiteratureExpository / Science / Social Studies / Narrative /

Stories / Realistic Fiction-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- P After chewing and munching on many plants, manatees’ teeth wear out very

quickly. But not to worry, new teeth grow as soon as the old ones are no longer useful. This is just one of the wonders of these endangered sea

mammals.3 2 9781631138621 Emma Romeu Un bosque para la mariposa monarca Informational Text &

LiteratureExpository / Science / Social Studies / Narrative /

Stories / Myths and Legends-$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- P Did you know that the monarch butterflies that return to Canada after their

long annual trip and four-month hibernation in Mexico are the great-granddaughters of the ones that began the journey? Read this book to learn

more about these incredible creatures.3 2 9789707709119 Yeon-Ju Yang Historia de una semilla Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Social Studies / Science -$ 16.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 16.99- P The moment a seed fell into the hands of a human being, the history of

mankind changed forever. In this book you will find out exactly what happened.

3 2 9789705802881 Bo-Hyun So Mi investigación Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 16.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 16.99- P "Today my dad gave me a map of the world! It made me very curious. Which animals live at the ends of the Earth? I decided to start my own research

project, thinking that one day I will travel..."3 2 9786070129896 Cynthia Pratt Nicolson Totalmente humano Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Science -$ 15.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 15.95- Q This book reveals the fascinating science behind our bodies and behaviors and

how they link us to our ancient ancestors. What makes us human is cause for surprise. We retain some of the appearances and behaviors of our very

ancient ancestors, including early mammals, amphibians, and fish. A child- sized take on the scientific fields of evolutionary biology and psychology.

3 2 9789707703582 Pierre Pfeffer Grande, fuerte y sabio: el elefante Informational Text & Literature

Expository / Science / Poetry -$ 8.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.99- K What are canine teeth used for? Animals not only use them to attack, they are also useful to unearth the roots of trees, to dig in moist earth and find water. Includes fascinating scientific and cultural information, as well as interesting

reading on reality and myths. It ends with poems by Mexican poet Neftalí Coria dedicated to the elephant.

3 2 9781594374494 Claire Llewellyn Así nace… un árbol Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 14.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 14.95- N Watch the pages grow as you discover the amazing life cycle of an apple tree, as the tiny seeds grows into a sapling and then branches out into a huge, fully-grown tree. As the seasons change, al sorts of creatures come and go, as the leaves grow, the beautiful blossoms appear, and shiny, red apples develop.

The book has a unique format, with pages “growing” along with the plant, and features a Glossary/Index and graphics summarizing the life cycle of the apple

tree.3 2 9781594374487 Claire Llewellyn Así nace… un pato Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 14.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 14.95- N This book traces the life cycle of the mallard duck from egg to adult. The

female protects her eggs from land, water, and flying predators and then teaches her ducklings how to survive. As the mallard’s life cycle is described, we learn about its habitat, adaptations, and migratory habits. The book has a unique format, with pages “growing” along with the ducklings, and features a

Glossary/Index and graphics summarizing the life cycle of the duck.3 2 9781594377884 Claire Llewellyn Así nace… una mariposa Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 14.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 14.95- N This book traces the life cycle of the monarch butterfly from egg to adult.

After the adult butterfly emerges from the chrysalis, it sips nectar from flowers. When fall arrives, the monarch migrates to warmer climates,

hibernates, and the cycle begins again. The book has a unique format, with pages “growing” along with the caterpillars and butterflies, and features a

Glossary/Index and graphics summarizing the life cycle of this amazing being.3 2 9781594377891 Claire Llewellyn Así nace…una rana Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 14.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 14.95- O This book traces the life cycle of a frog from tiny egg to lively tadpole and then

out onto the land as a full-grown, croacking frog. The book has a unique format, with pages “growing” along with the tadpoles and frogs, and features

a Glossary/Index and graphics summarizing the life cycle of this amphibian.3 2 9789707708754 Hae-Sook Um ¿Los animales se comunican? Informational Text Literary Nonfiction / Science -$ 16.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 16.99- O Every animal has a special way of speaking. Animals show their thoughts and

feelings when they look for a partner, take care of their babies, sense danger or find food—ust like we do.

3 2 9780882721354 Mi-Gyeong Kim El viaje del polen: La reproducción de las plantas Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 16.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 16.99- M Explains different ways that flowers are pollinated so they can produce new plants.

3 2 9789707709126 Hyeon-Suk Kim Las mejores amigas del sol Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 16.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 16.99- L Plants inhabited the Earth long before any other living thing. They dominate the planet because they are a source of life. People and animals depend on

them to live. Do you know why?3 3 9788499070056 Marisa do Brito Barrote El abecé visual de los dinosaurios y otros animales prehistóricos Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 16.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 16.95- V An entertaining twenty-title series that helps young readers master the basics

of a variety of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. Simple and short, yet rigorous, informational texts and lively illustrations and

diagrams engage even the most reluctant readers.3 3 9789707700949 Odile Limousin La historia de la hoja de papel Informational Text &

LiteratureExpository / History / Science / How-To / Poetry -$ 8.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.99- P When did paper reach Mexico? Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the Maya

and Aztec Civilizations used a type of paper they called "huun" and another one they called "amatl." Fascinating information about the history, making,

characteristics, and uses of papers, as well as the history of the book. Includes a how-to-do article with instructions on making papier-mâché, and a poem by

Spanish poet Rafael Alberti.3 3 9786070129643 Elin Kelsey Este no es el típico libro sobre el medio ambiente Informational Text Expository / Science -$ 19.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 19.95- U We live in a time of heightened environmental awareness, and this knowledge

is creating a generation of children with feelings of eco-anxiety—the world is doomed, isn't it? Maybe not. This book allays kids’ fears by showing how all is

not lost. Young readers learn smart technologies, innovative ideas, and a growing commitment to alternative lifestyles are exploding around the world.

3 3 9781618104694 Susan Koehler El clima Informational Text Expository / Science / Earth & Space -$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- R Discusses weather and how water affects it, talks about seasons, climate, temperature, storms and weather forecasting

3 3 9781627172837 Tom Greve Los fósiles, hallazgos del pasado Informational Text Expository / Science / Life Science -$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- T Examine how the fossils document the appearance, diversification, and extinction of many life forms.

3 3 9781618104731 Jeanne Sturm Nuestra huella en la Tierra Informational Text Expository / Science / History & Nature of Science -$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- U Learn about the impact that humans have on the Earth, its environment, and how to reduce the damage.

3 3 9781627172783 Courtney Farrell Plantas fuera de lugar Informational Text Expository / Science / Physical Science -$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- S Learn about the destructive effect non-native plants can have on an environment.

3 3 9781627173285 Julie K. Lundgren Cómo los humanos dependen de la Tierra Informational Text Science / Earth & Space -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- S The importance of plants and our dependence on them not only for food but also for our clean air and water are discussed in this title. How crops and plants have been genetically modified to resist disease and insects. The

impact humans have on our Earth and what we can do to reduce the use of our nonrenewable resources are discussed.



3 3 9781627173117 Kimberly Hutmacher Los fosiles y las rocas Informational Text Science / Physical Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- T This ever-popular subject is explained in detail in this wonderful book. Includes information on how the Earth is made from rock, the three different types of rock and how they are made and where they can be found. Discusses how fossils are formed from sediment and what role that plays in helping us

learn about life long ago. Also discusses how these fossilized plants and animals became the fossil fuels that are so important to our present and

future life on Earth.3 3 9789942193643 Edna Iturralde Un día más y otras historias: Cuentos sobre animales en peligro de

extinciónInformational Text &

LiteratureExpository / Narrative / Stories / Fantasy / Allegory -$ 15.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 15.95- R A giant armadillo, a green turtle, a condor, and an anaconda are just some of

the fascinating endangered South American animals starring in these clever and ingenious stories. Their goal is to create awareness among young readers

of the crucial need to protect nature.3 3 9789707700901 Corinne Courtalon A orillas del Nilo en tiempos de los faraones Informational Text &

LiteratureExpository / History / Poetry -$ 8.99- -$ 1.00- -$ 8.99- M Introduces the geography, way of life, beliefs, and contributions of ancient

Egypt, including irrigation systems and the building of the pyramids.

3 3 9786070128646 Edna Iturralde Verde fue mi selva Literature Narrative / Myths & Legends -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- R In this book, best-selling Ecuadorian author Edna Iturralde writes twelve stories that portray the life of the people in the eastern part of Ecuador, the green pastures to the right of the great mountains. It is called the East for its

forest, exotic animals, and indigenous unknown towns.3 4 9781627172912 Joanne Mattern Inundaciones, represas y diques Informational Text Expository / Science / Physical Science -$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- S Learn how dams and levees are built as well as the effects they have on river

systems in a region, and onplaces downstream.

3 4 9781627172981 Buffy Silverman La energía a nuestro alrededor Informational Text Science / Physical Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- P This title explains how all forms of energy belong to one of two groups: potential or kinetic. It addresses how energy can be supplied in the form of water to create electricity, in the form of sunlight to heat our homes, and in

the form of wind to turn the blades on a wind turbine.3 4 9781612369297 Buffy Silverman ¡Gravedad! ¿La sientes? Informational Text Science / Forces / Energy / Motion -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- N Intermediate readers explore concepts of gravity.

4 1 9788499070087 Juan Andrés Turri El abecé visual de mares, océanos, lagos y ríos Informational Text Expository / Science / Social Studies -$ 16.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 16.95- V An entertaining twenty-title series that helps young readers master the basics of a variety of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. Simple

and short, yet rigorous, informational texts and lively illustrations and diagrams engage even the most reluctant readers.

4 1 9781627172998 Buffy Silverman Datos asombrosos acerca del sonido Informational Text Science / Physical Science -$ 9.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 9.95- U This title introduces students to the basic concept of sounds: how sounds can be heard but not seen; how sound is a form of energy that is transmitted

through sound waves, which travel through your eardrum to be heard; how sound travels through air and at what rate of speed. Useful examples are

given throughout to help students understand the concepts.4 2 9781627172813 Amanda Doering

TourvilleAnimales invasores Informational Text Expository / Science / Life Science -$ 11.95- -$ 1.00- -$ 11.95- T Learn about the destructive effect non-native animals have on native plants

and animals when they invade an environment.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017



AGENDA ITEM: Instrumental and Choral Music Curriculum Resources Purchase

PRESENTING: Christopher Thompson, Ed.D., Executive Director of Curriculum and

Instruction

DESCRIPTION: Adoption of the following instrumental music lesson books and choral

music methods practice books:

Essential Elements

The Articulate Jazz Musician

Traditions of Excellence

String Techniques for Superior Performance

Teaching Music through Performance Band

Teaching Music Middle School Choir

Teaching Music Orchestra

Teaching Music Choir

Teaching Music through Performance Jazz

Rationale:

The K-12 Music Curriculum and Program Review Committee

recommends the adoption of these lesson and rehearsal books as

consumable (workbook) instructional resources and accompanying

teacher resource CDs for rehearsal use. These instrumental music

lesson books and choral music rehearsal books are aligned to Racine’s

newly written K-12 Music curriculum and are aligned to the National

Core Arts Standards and/or Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for

Music.


These lesson/practice books utilize both traditional and newer

rehearsal repertoire that builds student performance skills. All books

are already utilized in and recommended by our peer Southeastern

Wisconsin school districts.

FISCAL NOTE: Through the Resource Adoption Process (RAP), the RUSD Purchasing

Department negotiated a three-year agreement for these resources with

a guaranteed annual cost valid until July 1, 2020.

The District has split the awarded order between three vendors

(Schmitt Music of Racine, WI; Cascio Interstate Music of New Berlin,

WI; and White House of Music of Waukesha, WI) to reflect the lowest

cost per item, except when Schmitt Music’s quote was close in single

item cost to another vendor’s bid. This decision was made to conduct


BOARD OF EDUCATION

and promote business with a Racine community vendor. 2017-18

school year recommended expenditure for music practice/rehearsal

books:

Schmitt Music, Racine, WI - $7,901.24

Cascio Interstate Music, New Berlin, WI - $15,364.00

White Hose of Music, Waukesha, WI - $10,020.87

RECOMMENDATION: To adopt and purchase the Instrumental Music Lesson Book and

Choral Music Methods Practice Books series in the amount of

$$33,286.11 for the 2017-18 school year. This adoption and vendor

agreement will be in place for three school years through 2020.

ACTION TAKEN:

RAP # 18-142 Music Teaching Materials

Schmitt Music Cascio Interstate White House of Music

Item # Qty ISBN# Title

Vendor

Item # Unit Cost Total

Shipping

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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FLUTE

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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OBOE

BK 1 0086257 $9.89 $791.20 QIU137882 $6.38 $510.40 00862567 $8.25 $660.00 $16.15

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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

CLARINET BK 1 00862569 $8.99 $2,157.60 QIU137881 $5.78 $1,387.20 00862596 $7.50 $1,800.00 $16.15

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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS ALTO

SAX BK1 00862572 $8.99 $719.20 QIU172476 $5.78 $462.40 00862572 $7.50 $600.00 $16.15

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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FRENCH

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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

TRUMPET BK 1 00862575 $8.99 $1,798.00 QIU137887 $5.78 $1,156.00 00862575 $7.50 $1,500.00 $16.15

7 160 9780634003226

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

TROMBONE BK1 00862577 $8.99 $1,438.40 QIU172527 $5.78 $924.80 00862577 $7.50 $1,200.00 $16.15

8 80 9780634003233

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

BARITONE BK1 00862578 $8.99 $719.20 QIU137875 $5.78 $462.40 00862578 $7.50 $600.00 $16.15

9 120 9780634003271

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

PERCUSSION BK 1 00862582 $15.29 $1,834.80 QIU172525 $9.98 $1,197.60 00862582 $12.75 $1,530.00 $16.15

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THE ARTICULATE JAZZ

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TRADITIONS OF EXCELLENCE Eb

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STRING TECHNIQUES FOR

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

CELLO 114CO $6.25 $200.00 QIU269895 $5.28 $168.96 114CO $5.21 $166.72 $6.50

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PIANO 114PA $6.25 $50.00 QIU443280 $5.28 $42.24 114PA $5.21 $41.68 $6.50

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SCORE 114F $19.75 $158.00 QIU269893 $13.88 $111.04 114F $16.46 $131.68 $6.50

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50 8 9781622771769


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51 8 785147000020


PERFORMANCE BEG. JAZZ CD CD-1000 $19.46 $155.68 $3.81

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017


Office of Professional Learning

AGENDA ITEM: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices Contract Renewal

PRESENTING: Lorie Ann Karls, Director of Professional Learning

DESCRIPTION: Continuing Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Practices after the

initial 2016-17 school year implementation with Dr. Sharroky Hollie.

All schools will participate in Culturally & Linguistically Responsive

Practices professional learning within the next five years. These

sessions will provide personal and professional growth for staff as

well as students. Each year, staff members of designated schools will

attend a Foundation Session facilitated by Dr. Hollie. Once

established, staff will have opportunities to receive intensive coaching

sessions in the classroom that will provide observation, modeling and

timely feedback.

Program began 2016-17 with the following schools: Dr. Jones,

Goodland, Fratt, Mitchell (lower), and SC Johnson.

Program will expand 2017-18 with the following schools:

Giese, Janes, Jerstad-Agerholm (lower), Knapp, and Schulte.

Rationale:

RUSD, a data driven entity, is disproportionate in office discipline

referrals, out-of-school suspensions, and referring students to special

education for the subgroups of African American, Hispanic and male

students. All students deserve a learning environment that is

academically, emotionally, linguistically, physically, and socially safe.

To ensure this safety and promote the growth of all students,

specifically focusing on African American, Hispanic and male,

through a whole child approach, RUSD will address the inequities

occurring within its own system and employ strategies to amend and

change current practices.

Education expands our understanding of ourselves, the worlds in

which we live, and the possibilities of what we can become. Students

have a right to high-quality learning opportunities in which their

culture, language and experiences are valued and used to guide their

learning. Culturally & Linguistically Responsive (CLR) teaching

provides an approach for establishing equitable practices across the

school system and meeting the needs, culturally and linguistically, of

its students.


BOARD OF EDUCATION


The five schools who participated in Culturally & Responsive

Practices each have their own progress of success.

Dr. Jones, who participated in the Foundation Session and engaged in

coaching with Dr. Hollie and his team have seen the following

decreases in their Office Discipline Referrals (ODRs): Hispanic (7%),

African American (9%), White (3%), Non-Special Ed (8%), Special

Ed (1%), Male (7%), Female (7%), Non-ELL (9%), and ELL (4%).

The overall number of ODRs decreased by 402: 2015-16 (646) and

2016-17 (244). Dr. Jones decreased in Out of School Suspensions

(OSSs) in the following categories: Hispanics (1%), African American

(8%), female (5%), non-ELL (2%), and ELL (2%). Dr. Jones also

participated in Circles of Support while implementing feedback from

Dr. Hollie’s team.

Goodland, who participated in the Foundation Session and engaged in

a binder study with Dr. Hollie and his team have seen the following

decreases in their ODRs: Hispanic (3%), African American (7%),

White (2%), Non-Special Ed (3%), Special Ed (8%), Male (9%),

Female (2%), Non-ELL (4%), and ELL (4%). The overall number of

ODRs decreased by 144: 2015-16 (642) and 2016-17 (498). Goodland

decreased in OSSs in the following categories: Hispanic (7%), African

American (1%), White (2%), Male (2%), Female (1%), Non-ELL

(2%), and ELL (9%).

Fratt, Mitchell K-5, and SC Johnson participated in the Foundation

Session. All schools have seen decreases in their ODRs and OSSs.

Fratt’s decreases included the following for ODRs: Hispanics (4%),

Male (4%), and ELL (10%); and the following for OSSs: Hispanic

(2%), African American (1%), Male (5%), Non-ELL (1%), and ELL

(2%). Mitchell’s K-5 decreases included the following for ODRs:

Hispanic (4%), Special Ed (15%), Male (1%), Female (6%), and ELL

(5%); and the following for OSSs: Females (2%). SC Johnson’s

decreases included 1% for White in ODRs and 1% for White in OSSs.

Connecting the Foundation Session with classroom coaching has

proven to show impactful results. Aligning these practices with Circles

of Support influences an even greater outcome.

FISCAL NOTE: Five continuation schools

Coaching I - $10,000

Coaching II (First Round) - $12,500

Coaching II (Second Round) - $12,500

Five new schools

Foundation Session - $7,500

Coaching I - $10,000

Coaching II (First Round) - $12,500

Jumpstart Workshop - $2,500


BOARD OF EDUCATION

Total is $67,500.

RECOMMENDATION: To approve the contract renewal and purchase services for Dr. Hollie

and his team to continue the Culturally & Linguistically Responsive

Practices work totaling $67,500 for the 2017-18 school year.

ACTION TAKEN:


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Budget and Finance

AGENDA ITEM: Amendment of Previously Approved Debt Service Energy Efficiency

Levy (Trane)

PRESENTING: Marc Duff, Chief Financial Officer

DESCRIPTION: On September 26, 2016, the Board of Education approved resolutions

authorizing an energy efficiency tax levy for all associated debt used

to fund energy efficiency projects completed by Johnson Controls Inc.

and Trane U.S. Inc. through performance contracts in 2013 and 2014.

State law provides school districts with the authority to approve a tax

levy over and above state revenue limits to fund the energy efficiency

projects completed by companies utilizing a performance contract.

Four bond issues were used to fund the school improvement projects.

Following approval of the energy efficiency levy resolutions, the debt

payments related to one of the bonds, the General Obligation QECB

Bond of $2,020,000, was structured using a sinking fund. Rather than

make a large principal payment for the debt in 2026-27, the sinking

fund principal payments are scheduled annually amounting to between

$180,000 and $185,000. In order to fund the scheduled deb payment

of this bond, an amendment to energy efficiency levy is warranted.

FISCAL NOTE: The motion will increase the energy efficiency tax levy by

approximately $180,000 to $185,000 annually, some of which will be

reduced by energy savings from the projects. This levy will also be

reduced by interest rate subsidies received from the federal

government. By funding this debt payment through this energy

efficiency levy amendment, District revenues improve by that same

amount over the next nine years.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution with the amended energy efficiency tax levy

for the debt costs associated with Trane U.S. Inc. for the 2017-18

through 2027-28 school years.

Note: Stricken amounts are amended by underlined amounts.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS EXERCISING ITS

TAXING AUTHORITY UNDER S. 121.91 (4)(o), WIS. STATS., ON

OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1ST, TO EXCEED THE REVENUE LIMIT

ON A NON-RECURRING BASIS BY AN AMOUNT THE

DISTRICT WILL SPEND ON PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST

PAYMENTS ON REMAINING DEBT FOR THE NEXT 12 YEARS

OF DEBT PAYMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:

$10,000,000 G.O. REFUNDING BOND ISSUED JANUARY 3,


BOARD OF EDUCATION

2013, $21,735,000 G.O. PROMISSORY NOTE ISSUED AUGUST 1,

2012, $2,020,000 G.O. QECB BOND ISSUED JUNE 10, 2013, AND

$8,980,000 G.O. REFUNDING BOND ISSUED MARCH 16, 2015.

THE DEBT WAS ISSUED FOR NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY

MEASURES.

THE PROJECT IS FINANCED WITH NOTES AND BONDS FOR

TERMS OF 10 AND 15 YEARS. THE AMOUNT TO BE

EXPENDED ON DEBT FOR PROJECTS COMPLETED BY

TRANE U.S. INCORPORATED:

2016-17 $1,587,288.10

2017-18 $1,571,308.21 $1,674,666.56

2018-19 $1,577,649.07 $1,681,634.54

2019-20 $2,405,746.87 $2,518,860.40

2020-21 $2,408,394.70 $2,515,608.68

2021-22 $2,391,137.34 $2,498,606.81

2022-23 $2,367,919.46 $2,481,093.96

2023-24 $1,891,422.96 $1,999,252.43

2024-25 $941,658.44 $1,038,019.78

2025-26 $933,537.95 $1,035,755.18

2026-27 $1,855,331.85 $1,035,290.65

2027-28 $910,105.11 $ 921,340.97

ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2012, THE BOARD ENTERED INTO A 20

YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT UNDER S. 66.0133, STATS.,

WITH TRANE U.S. INCORPORATED FOR PROJECTS TO

IMPLEMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR THE PROJECT WERE

IDENTIFIED AND REPORTED IN OCTOBER 2013.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF THE PROJECTS ARE

REPORTED ANNUALLY AND USED TO DETERMINE THE

AMOUNT OF ENERGY OR UTILITY COST SAVINGS, AS A

RESULT OF THE PROJECT, THAT SHALL BE APPLIED TO

RETIRE THE DEBT.

ACTION TAKEN:


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Budget and Finance

AGENDA ITEM: Amendment of Previously Approved Debt Service Energy Efficiency

Levy (Johnson Controls Inc.)


DESCRIPTION: On September 26, 2016, the Board of Education approved resolutions

authorizing an energy efficiency tax levy for all associated debt used

to fund energy efficiency projects completed by Johnson Controls Inc.

and Trane U.S. Inc. through performance contracts in 2013 and 2014.

State law provides school districts with the authority to approve a tax

levy over and above state revenue limits to fund the energy efficiency

projects completed by companies utilizing a performance contract.

Four bond issues were used to fund the school improvement projects.

Following approval of the energy efficiency levy resolutions, the debt

payments related to one of the bonds, the General Obligation QECB

Bond of $2,020,000, was structured using a sinking fund. Rather than

make a large principal payment for the debt in 2026-27, the sinking

fund principal payments are scheduled annually amounting to between

$180,000 and $185,000. In order to fund the scheduled deb payment

of this bond, an amendment to energy efficiency levy is warranted.

FISCAL NOTE: The motion will increase the energy efficiency tax levy by

approximately $180,000 to $185,000 annually, some of which will be

reduced by energy savings from the projects. This levy will also be

reduced by interest rate subsidies received from the federal

government. By funding this debt payment through this energy

efficiency levy amendment, District revenues improve by that same

amount over the next nine years.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution with the amended energy efficiency tax levy

for the debt costs associated with Johnson Controls Inc. for the 2017-

18 through 2027-28 school years.

Note: Stricken amounts are amended by underlined amounts.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE

RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS EXERCISING ITS

TAXING AUTHORITY UNDER S. 121.91 (4)(o), WIS. STATS., ON

OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1ST, TO EXCEED THE REVENUE LIMIT

ON A NON-RECURRING BASIS BY AN AMOUNT THE

DISTRICT WILL SPEND ON PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST

PAYMENTS ON REMAINING DEBT FOR THE NEXT 12 YEARS

OF DEBT PAYMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:

$10,000,000 G.O. REFUNDING BOND ISSUED JANUARY 3,


BOARD OF EDUCATION

2013, $21,735,000 G.O. PROMISSORY NOTE ISSUED AUGUST 1,

2012, $2,020,000 G.O. QECB BOND ISSUED JUNE 10, 2013, AND

$8,980,000 G.O. REFUNDING BOND ISSUED MARCH 16, 2015.

THE DEBT WAS ISSUED FOR NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY

MEASURES.

THE PROJECT IS FINANCED WITH NOTES AND BONDS FOR

A TERMS OF 10 AND 15 YEARS. THE AMOUNT TO BE

EXPENDED ON DEBT FOR PROJECTS COMPLETED BY

JOHNSON CONTROLS INCORPORATED:

2016-17 $1,829,674.40

2017-18 $1,811,254.29 $1,930,395.94

2018-19 $1,818,563.43 $1,938,427.96

2019-20 $2,773,115.63 $2,903,502.10

2020-21 $2,776,167.80 $2,899,753.82

2021-22 $2,756,275.16 $2,880,155.69

2022-23 $2,729,511.79 $2,859,968.54

2023-24 $2,180,252.04 $2,304,547.57

2024-25 $1,085,454.06 $1,196,530.22

2025-26 $1,076,093.55 $1,193,919.82

2026-27 $2,138,649.65 $1,193,384.35

2027-28 $1,049,082.39 $1,062,034.03

ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2012, THE BOARD ENTERED INTO A 20

YEAR PERFORMANCE CONTRACT UNDER S. 66.0133, STATS.,

WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS INCORPORATED FOR PROJECTS

TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR THE PROJECT WERE

IDENTIFIED AND REPORTED IN OCTOBER 2013.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF THE PROJECTS ARE

REPORTED ANNUALLY AND USED TO DETERMINE THE

AMOUNT OF ENERGY OR UTILITY COST SAVINGS, AS A

RESULT OF THE PROJECT, THAT SHALL BE APPLIED TO

RETIRE THE DEBT.

ACTION TAKEN:


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Operations

AGENDA ITEM: Middle School My School. My Choice. Plan Boundaries Approval

PRESENTING: David Hazen, Chief Operations Officer

DESCRIPTION: Beginning in September of 2018, Gilmore Middle School will become

a Fine Arts K-8 school and Starbuck Middle School will become an IB

middle school. Both of these schools will be choice schools with

District-wide boundaries.

Jerstad-Agerholm (J-A) and Mitchell Middle Schools will expand

their boundaries. J-A will absorb the current Gilmore Middle School

boundary. Mitchell will absorb the current Starbuck Middle School

boundary.

Beginning in September 2018, McKinley Middle School will become

home for the Walden III 6-12 program. The McKinley Middle School

boundary will be divided between J-A and Mitchell.

These boundaries were discussed and reviewed by the Boundary,

Facilities, Lottery and Transportation Committee of the My School.

My Choice. initiative. The Committee consists of ASC staff, teachers

and parents. The attached map is the Committee’s recommendation to

the Board.

FISCAL NOTE: There will be transportation changes with the new boundaries, which

may affect costs. However, we anticipate this will be minimal. Once

the boundaries are set, the Committee will work on the lottery and

transportation issues. Any items requiring Board approval will be

brought to the Board.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the changes to the Middle School boundaries.

ACTION TAKEN:

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Operations

AGENDA ITEM: Middle School My School. My Choice. Plan Architect Selection


DESCRIPTION: To provide the Board with professional services associated with

planning, design development, and construction support for proposed

construction of the My School. My Choice. K-8 School Facility with a

Fine Arts focus at the current Gilmore Middle School.

An RFP was issued in July of 2016 with five responses. A selection

committee was made and presented at a recommendation at the

August 15, 2016 Board of Education meeting for District-wide

services. Zimmerman Architectural Studios was one of the selected

architecture consultants selected.

The scope of the professional services provides the following: a K-8

School Facility with a Fine Arts focus at the current Gilmore Middle

School.

Opening date is planned to be September 1, 2018.

The professional services include: architectural and interior design,

structural engineering, survey/civil engineering, plumbing

engineering, HVAC engineering, and electrical engineering.

FISCAL NOTE: The total fee for the services is not to exceed 5% of actual construction

costs and is projected at a cost not to exceed $175,000.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the agreement with Zimmerman Architectural Studios for the

professional architect service for the K-8 School Facilities with a Fine

Arts focus at the current Gilmore Middle School.

ACTION TAKEN:


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Operations

AGENDA ITEM: Middle School My School. My Choice. Plan Construction Manager

Selection


DESCRIPTION: To provide the Board with services associated with planning, design

development, and construction for proposed construction of the My

School. My Choice. K-8 School Facility with a Fine Arts focus at the

current Gilmore Middle School.

An RFP was issued in July 2016 and there were five responses. A

selection committee was created and presented a recommendation for

Construction Management Services at the September 26, 2016 Board

of Education meeting. Riley Construction was selected based on

recommendations.

The scope of the services provides the following: a K-8 grade school

facility to be constructed within the existing Gilmore Middle School

facility.

Opening date is planned to be September 1, 2018.

The services include: coordination with consultants (architectural and

engineering), design support, constructability/feasibility, estimating,

bidding, and construction.

FISCAL NOTE: The total fee for the services is not to exceed 5% of potential

construction costs and is projected at a cost not to exceed $175,000.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the agreement with Riley Construction for the construction

manager services for the K-8 School Facilities with a Fine Arts focus

at the current Gilmore Middle School.

ACTION TAKEN:


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Operations

AGENDA ITEM: Case High School Track Reconstruction and Repair at Hammes Field

– Modification in Scope of Work


DESCRIPTION: When the track material was removed in preparation for the new track

surface, it was determined that the remaining base materials were

unsuitable for installation of the new track surface. This has

necessitated the removal of any unsuitable materials and installation of

a new base asphalt surface.

The contractor, Johnson and Sons, submitted a change order request

for an additional $146,570 to complete this work. The Board

previously approved the amount of $404,578 on April 24th, 2017.

The new contract amount would be $551,148 upon approval of this

change request.

FISCAL NOTE:

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the increase in contract value to Johnson and Sons for the

paving and renovation of the track surface at Hammes Field at Case

High School by $146,570 for the previously approved amount of

$404,578 and added costs brings the contract value to $ 551,148.

ACTION TAKEN:

Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC

20275 W Good Hope Rd

Lannon, WI 53046

Phone: 262-251-5585 Fax: 262-251-3477

Web: www.johnsonandsonspaving.com

Proposal

Billing Information Site Address

Racine Unified School District

c/o W. Ryan Wilke

IRS, Inc.

13000 W. Silverspring Dr.

Butler, WI 53007

J.I Case High School

7345 Washington Ave

Racine, WI 53406

Proposal

#:

GK733B

Date: June 22, 2017

Paving Proposal:

This proposal is based on 50,000 square feet of asphalt paving.

All necessary engineering, staking, and layout is included in this proposal.

Saw cut or mill the perimeter of pavement to be removed.

Construct butt joints at pavement edges, walks and concrete match points for a smooth transition.

Pulverize the existing asphalt pavement and stone to a depth of +/- 12” with 5% cement stabilization, including computerized

spreading, mixing, water injection, and water delivery.

Fine grade, water and compact the pulverized base.

Construct a 2” compacted hot mix asphalt binder course in one lift.

Provide a pump to clean out all the existing storm inlets in the infield of the track.

*Work is to be completed in a timely manner so that we are still on schedule to open the track.

*Units Prices for informational purposes only: Engineering/Staking: $5,000.00, Stabilize/Grade/Compact: $80,000.00

($1.60/SF), Pave: $82,570.00 ($129.00/Ton)

Price: $167,570.00

Notes: If it is necessary add $16,036.00 profile mill the stabilized base as necessary to adjust the final grades to achieve a

1% cross slope. Add $18,000.00 to mill and repave the entrance road.

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Disclaimer Terms and Conditions: This is a Guaranty of payment and is a continuing Guaranty. Liability shall continue regardless of the payment, reduction, creation or any change in the amount of the obligations hereby guaranteed until each and all such obligations have been paid and satisfied in full. This Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC and its successors and assigns and shall be binding upon Property/Business Owner and the executors, administrators and other legal representatives and/or agents of the Property/Business Owner. One mobilization is included to each job site, (“one trip to site by the paving crew”) unless 2 or more trips are noted. All permits are the responsibility of Property/Business Owner or their Agent Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC’s warranty for materials and workmanship is of the term of one year from the last substantial labor date and is in lieu of any other warranty or remedy required by law. Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC’s warranty excludes remedy for damage or defect caused by abuse, modifications not executed by Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC, its subcontractors or suppliers, improper or insufficient maintenance, improper operation, normal wear and tear under normal usage, or excessive manipulation over the original designed criteria. Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC is not responsible for damage to or injuries caused by any privately (not installed by a Public Utility) placed underground wires, pipes, sewers, conduits, obstructions or restrictions. Property/Business Owner or their agent agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC from any and all claims, liabilities, costs and expenses whatsoever arising from the above. This Contract does not contemplate the encountering of underlying contaminates, blocks, brick, railroad ties, concrete, wood, fabrics or other unsuitable materials or unusual conditions encountered during the work. Should these conditions be encountered, Property/Business Owner or their agent will be charged for the extra work incurred. Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC is not responsible for damage to landscaping as a result of work preparation, execution or completion. Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC is not responsible for any restoration of adjacent areas disturbed as a result of the work. Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC is also not responsible for changes needed in landscaping to insure the proper continuation of drainage flow from the project area. It is the Property/Business Owner’s or their agent’s responsibility to back fill edges of paved areas. Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC is not responsible for low spots in asphalt of less than ½ inch. Parking lots with pitch of 1% or less may occur water ponding. The mean value of sawed core samples shall govern for determining compacted asphalt thickness. The State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 1998 Edition, is as follows: 405.5.10.3.1 General. 405.5.10.2.2 Thickness. The thickness of leveling, binder and surface courses shall be in reasonably close conformity with the thickness shown on the plans or established by the engineer. Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC is not responsible for concrete breakage due to normal construction equipment traffic. Heaving and cracking of asphalt pavements caused by, but not limited to wet conditions, expansive soils, reflective cracking, and freeze-thaw cycles is not the responsibility of Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC. Property/Business owner or their agent understands this risk is inherent in this kind of work. Grading: The grading Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC performs may not prevent unwanted water from accumulating on the property. Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC does not warrant (express or implied) that its grading work will prevent, eliminate or reduce unwanted on site water accumulation or flowage on the property. However, Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC does warrant that its grading will meet applicable industry standards as to percentage grade requirements. Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC is responsible for constructing average asphalt thickness as stated per this contract, which conforms to standard Wisconsin Department of Transportation practices and specifications. Should a dispute arise between the parties concerning this contract or the rights and duties of either party, Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC may elect, at its sole discretion, to have the dispute settled by arbitration held in accordance with the Construction Industry Rules of the American Arbitration Association in effect at the time Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC makes the election for arbitration. Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC must make the election to arbitrate no later than 60 days after the proper service of a summons. Any written notice required to be given the undersigned Property/Business Owner or their agent pursuant to this Contract shall be sent registered mail, postage prepaid to the undersigned Property/Business Owner or their agent at the address in this Contract’s caption. Upon Contract acceptance, if cancellation notice is not received in writing prior to 3 business days after date of acceptance, in accordance with the terms below, Johnson & Sons Paving, LLC assumes that the Property/Business Owner or their agent accepts the work herein described and the terms and conditions of sale.

Date: ___________________________

Customer Signature: ___________________________

Rep Signature: ___________________________

Terms Total Due Upon Completion

Rep Greg Krahn

Email [email protected]


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Operations

AGENDA ITEM: Naming of 2333 Northwestern Avenue Building/Campus


DESCRIPTION: The District purchased 2333 Northwestern Avenue last year. The

building is used to house various Alternative Education Programs and

the Racine Employee Health and Wellness Clinic. Space will also be

developed to support professional learning of staff. To provide an

identity for the building, several names are proposed:

1) The Learning Center at Northwestern Avenue

2) The Alternative Program and Professional Learning Center at

Northwestern Avenue

FISCAL NOTE: There is no direct cost for the name, however, signage will be made to

identify the building.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve <insert name> for the Northwestern Avenue building.

ACTION TAKEN:


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Human Resources

AGENDA ITEM: Ratification of 2017-18 Teachers’ Tentative Agreement on Base

Wages

PRESENTING: Julie A. Landry, Chief of Human Resources

DESCRIPTION: The Racine Education Association and the Racine Unified School

District have reached a tentative agreement for the 2017-18 base

wages. The tentative agreement and salary schedule is attached.

FISCAL NOTE: Base Wages in this agreement are included in the preliminary budget.

RECOMMENDATION: To approve the ratification of the 2017-18 Teachers’ Tentative

Agreement on Base Wages.

ACTION TAKEN:

“A” “B” “C” “D” “E” “F” “G”

IV V VI VII VIIA VIII IX X

Step BA BA+12 BA+24 MA NBTC MasteryMA+12 or

MA & Mastery

MA+24 or MA+12

& Mastery

PhD/EdD or

MA+24 &

Mastery

1 41,104 43,323 45,543 47,763 47,763 50,476 53,189 55,902

2 42,049 44,268 46,487 49,127 49,127 51,840 54,554 57,267

3 42,994 45,214 47,432 50,492 50,492 53,205 55,918 58,631

4 43,939 46,158 48,377 51,856 51,856 54,570 57,283 59,996

5 44,883 47,103 49,323 53,222 53,222 55,935 58,648 61,362

6 45,828 48,048 50,267 54,587 54,587 57,300 60,013 62,726

6a 46,570 - - - - - - -

7 48,993 51,213 55,951 55,951 58,664 61,378 64,090

7a 49,787 - - - - - -

8 52,682 57,841 57,841 60,554 63,267 65,980

9 54,152 59,731 59,731 62,444 65,157 67,870

10 55,622 61,622 61,622 64,335 67,047 69,761

11 57,092 63,511 63,511 66,224 68,938 71,651

12 58,562 65,401 65,401 68,115 70,827 73,540

12a 59,512 66,461 66,461 69,217 71,975 74,731

Step C-Psych IIIC-Psych IV

PhDStep BSN MSN

1 60,554 1 46,487 51,840

2 62,444 2 47,432 53,205

3 68,938 73,487 3 48,377 54,570

4 70,827 75,377 4 49,323 55,935

5 72,717 77,266 5 50,267 57,300

6 74,606 79,157 5a 51,082 58,229

6a 75,815 80,439

Level of

Preparation

Teachers who have been hired under an emergency permit will be frozen at Step 1 until the time that s/he has obtained the initial educator's license. At the time that , s/he will be

placed on the schedule commensurate with his/her applicable experience.

Teacher Salary Schedule 2017-18

BASIC SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PSYCHOLOGISTSBASIC SALARY SCHEDULE FOR NURSES


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Human Resources

AGENDA ITEM: Ratification of 2017-18 Building Service Employees’ Tentative

Agreement on Base Wages

PRESENTING: Julie A. Landry, Chief of Human Resources

DESCRIPTION: The Service Employees International Union, Local 152, Building

Service Employees and the Racine Unified School District have

reached a tentative agreement for the 2017-18 base wages. The

tentative agreement and salary schedule is attached.

FISCAL NOTE: Base Wages in this agreement are included in the preliminary budget.

RECOMMENDATION: To approve the ratification of the 2017-18 Building Service

Employees’ Tentative Agreement on Base Wages

ACTION TAKEN:

Grade Step One Step Two Step Three Step Four

2 $13.65 $14.13 $14.52 $14.89

3 $19.29 $19.74 $20.23 $20.76

4 $20.92 $21.40 $21.96 $22.41

5 $21.98 $22.51 $23.05 $23.67

6 $22.99 $23.60 $24.19 $24.79

7 $24.04 $24.67 $25.21 $25.82

8 $24.99 $25.67 $26.35 $26.99

9 $26.00 $26.68 $27.40 $28.10

10 $27.04 $27.74 $28.45 $29.21

2017-2018 Building Service Employee Salary Schedule

Board Consent Agenda

Racine Unified School District 3109 Mt. Pleasant Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53404


MINUTES

Michael Frontier, President Robert Wittke, Jr., President Dennis Wiser, Vice President

Racine, Wisconsin June 19, 2017

A meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County,

Wisconsin was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2017.

3. ROLL CALL

The following Board members were present: Michelle Duchow, Michael Frontier, Matthew Hanser,

John Heckenlively, Julie L. McKenna, Dennis Wiser, and Robert Wittke, Jr. Absent: Steve Hooper and

Brian O’Connell.

Also present: Rosalie Daca, Chief Academic Officer; Marc Duff, Chief Financial Officer; Lolli Haws,

Superintendent; Dave Hazen, Chief of Operations; Julie Landry, Chief of Human Resources; Tim Peltz,

Chief Information Officer; Stacy Tapp, Chief of Communication and Community Engagement;

Christopher Thompson, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Janell Decker, Assistant

Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Wendy Rowley, Executive Director of Accountability; Bryan

Arnold, Director of Building and Grounds; Irene Cardozo, Internal Communication Specialist; and

Elizabeth Tobias, Executive Assistant.

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Mr. Hanser moved, Mr. Heckenlively seconded, to approve the agenda. Ayes – 7 (Duchow, Frontier,

Hanser, Heckenlively, McKenna, Wiser, Wittke). Noes – 0. The motion to approve passed.

5. RECOGNITIONS

Ms. Cardozo coordinated the Board of Education’s recognitions for the evening. The Board recognized

eighteen RUSD schools that have received special recognition from the Wisconsin Rtl Center, which

celebrates school progress in expanding, refining and sustaining implementation of a culturally

responsive multi-level system of support for improved student outcomes. Giese Elementary, Julian

Thomas Elementary, and Olympia Brown Elementary Schools earned Silver level in behavior. The

following schools have earned Bronze level in behavior: Fratt Elementary, Gifford Elementary, Gilmore

Middle, Goodland Elementary, Janes Elementary, Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary, Jerstad-Agerholm

Middle, McKinley Middle, Mitchell K-8, North Park Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Racine Civil

Leaders Academy, Schulte Elementary, REAL School, and Walden III Middle and High Schools.

The Board also recognized Sue Stroupe, Director of Health Services, for being named Wisconsin

Association of School Nurses (WASN) School Nurse Administrator of the Year.

The Board recognized several RUSD high school athletes who competed in the WIAA State Track and

Field meet earlier this month. The following Case High School students were recognized: Kiernan

Oates, Ahmad Smith, Sam Cabaltera, Tyriek Thomas, Mike Lepow, Traivon Woods, Dewayne Ford, RJ

Benisch, Michael Stapleman, Tresor Nimi, Taylor Schneider, Justin Norris, Ty Stetler, and Milo

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Altamirano. The following students represented Horlick High School: Amaya Jerdee, Cerriyah Gibbs,

Kelonya Edwards, Makayla White, Sydney Pitrof, Jenna Turner, Olivia Pitrof, Leslie Ortiz, Grace

Tempesta, Joe Garcia, and Nathan Perez. The following Park High School students were recognized:

Nobal Days, Aubrey Anderson, Sean Fischer, and Mya James.

6. REPORTS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

a. 2016-17 MAP Results for Reading and Math K-8

Ms. Daca and Ms. Rowley presented Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) results for the 2016-17

school year. Ms. Rowley explained that from fall to spring comparison, 283 more students (2.6%

increase) are at or above the national average in reading and 359 more students (3.1% increase) in math.

In reading, data shows that seven of nine grades made noted growth in the number of students at or

above the national average. For math, the data shows that five of nine grades made noted growth in the

number of students at or above the national average. For the three-year spring to spring comparison, the

middle school cohort grew in both reading (1.7%) and math (.3%).

To continue the success in students’ early years, specifically in reading, the District has looked at factors

such as behavior, social and emotional learning skills. One factor that has a significant impact on

learning is poor attendance. Dr. Haws would like to propose in a month or two at a future Board work

session, strategies and approaches the District has and will implement to address these issues be shared

with the Board.

7. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

a. Community Partner Grants and Financial Support

Dr. Haws and Mr. Thielen informed the Board of a recent community partner financial support

contribution of $25,000 from CNH Industrial America, LLC towards Horlick High School’s new

science lab space.

Horlick High School will also receive a donated airplane. RUSD is working to find hangar space that

will include classroom areas for students in the Aviation Pathway at Horlick. Students will have the

opportunity to learn from and work on the plane as part of their Academies of Racine coursework.

b. RITE Grant Awards

Dr. Haws shared with the Board a short video highlighting the spring 2017 Racine Innovative

Technology Educators (RITE) grant award recipients. This spring, nine applications were awarded

totaling $175,000. The RITE grant program was developed in the fall to provide technology resources to

classroom teachers who submit a proposal demonstrating a high level of proficiency in technology use

and how the technology will be integrated into their curriculum to enhance student learning.

c. Summer School Update

Dr. Haws provided a summer school update to the Board. Summer school started last Thursday, June

15. Enrollment has increased across all grade levels: 850 more elementary school students, 25 more

middle school students, and a total of 1,109 high school students registered for summer school. Other

highlights included the K-2 Reading Intervention Program; grade 8 students taking summer courses at

high school locations where they can earn one high school credit for passing the course; and the full

menu of high school courses are offered at Racine Alternative Learning. Summer school graduation will

be scheduled for Tuesday, August 1 at 4:00 p.m.

8. BOARD DEVELOPMENT

a. Standards-Based Learning Update

Dr. Christopher Thompson, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction; Ms. Janell Decker,

Assistant Director of Curriculum & Instruction; Ms. Jakki Moga, Executive Director of Assessment; and

Dr. Jill Ries, Assistant Director of Curriculum & Instruction presented a standards-based learning

update to the Board. With standards-based learning, assessments, learning objectives, and instructional

strategies will be closely aligned so that they reinforce one another. It will also provide a consistent

basis for which students are measured and accurately assessed. Implementation will occur during the

2017-18 school year for K-8 math, English and language arts, health and physical education; and in high

school freshman seminar and algebra. In the 2018-19 school year, it will be implemented in science,

social studies and world languages; and fully implemented within the high schools.

Thus far, standards-based learning has been communicated at Family Empowerment Day as well as to

principals and Grading Practices Handbook & Assessment Committees. In August and September,

family education will be ramped up with school- and District-based sharing sessions as well as a video

explanation for parents and students. Professional learning and support to staff will be ongoing

throughout 2017-18.

b. Parent Engagement Strategy

Dr. Chrishirella Sutton, Director of Family and Community Engagement, provided an update on

RUSD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) initiatives and programs. Dr. Sutton explained to

the Board that FACE works to ensure District families are active advocates and decision-makers in their

child’s learning. Dr. Sutton highlighted the work done in the 2016-17 school year, including the second

annual Family Empowerment Day on May 6 where approximately 1,700 people attended, including 28

organizations represented. The priorities for the 2017-18 school year for the department include a plan

to continue expanding Family Empowerment Day, pilot a Parent University, and build strong

partnerships with families and community members through advisory councils.

9. PUBLIC INPUT

Bob LaSalle, Racine

Spoke against safe zone resolution and the need for the next generation of children to obey and follow

the laws.

Angelina Cruz, Racine, WI 53403

Spoke of teacher-district issues, including changes to employee handbook and ethics statement.

Kari Morey, Racine, WI 53406

Spoke in support of teacher compensation and salary schedules.

Amy Hanson, Racine, WI 53402

Spoke in support of teacher compensation and the importance of the current pay structure.

Eric Kosterman, Kenosha, WI 53144

Spoke in support of teacher compensation and honoring steps and levels.

Travis Eales, Racine, WI 53404

Spoke in support of maintaining full-time specialists at elementary schools.

Jeanne Schierstedt, Racine, WI 53403

Spoke in support of teacher compensation and how block scheduling increased class sizes with no

additional compensation.

Ryan Knudtson, 3607 W. Manitoba, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Yielded time to finish Angelina Cruz’ comments. Also spoke on ethics statement, teacher salary

schedule and lack of communication by the District.

Dr. Haws addressed the comments in regards to teacher compensation. Administration continues to

work with the Board on the budget as it has not been set. The District is currently at a $700,000 deficit

and awaits for key information from the state budget. Should the State Categorical Aid come in lower

than $200 per pupil, the District will be an additional $1 million dollars in the red. Included in the

budget already is $1.8 million for cost of living increase. This base wage calculation was brought to the

representative union groups and was accepted to use the amount towards a cost of living increase.

Legislators are contemplating increasing the amount of money the District has to pay to other districts

who receive our open enrollment, which will leave the District further into deficit. The District strongly

believes in compensating teachers fairly as much as the District can afford. Administration has become

aware that legislators are also contemplating that any recurring referendum that is in existence, must go

up for vote every five years. This would be retroactive to 1996. The Board must think of all these issues

and determine what is the right way to approach the fiscal future of the District.

10. OPERATIONAL EXPECTATIONS (None)

11. ACTION ITEMS

a. Classlink Identity Management Software Tool

Mr. Peltz and Mr. Paul Jude, Technical Services Supervisor, presented the Classlink Identity

Management software tool to the Board. The software will create a more secure method of managing

applications and access as well as more efficient use of technology in the classroom.

Dr. Frontier moved, Mr. Heckenlively seconded, to approve the cost for the first year at $48,848 and

subsequent years two and three not to exceed $56,000 annually. Ayes – 6 (Frontier, Hanser,

Heckenlively, McKenna, Wiser, Wittke). Noes – 1 (Duchow). The motion to approve passed.

b. Filewave Endpoint Management Software Tool

Mr. Peltz presented Filewave Endpoint management software tool to the Board. This will improve and

expand the District’s ability to manage classroom software technology in a more efficient and effective

manner.

Mr. Hanser moved, Mr. Heckenlively seconded, to approve the cost at $62,000 annually for three years

plus costs for training in the first year only, with the option to purchase for an additional two years

thereafter at the cost of $65,000 annually in years four and five. Ayes – 6 (Hanser, Heckenlively,

McKenna, Wiser, Wittke, Frontier) Noes – 1 (Duchow). The motion to approve passed.

c. BoardDocs Pro Paperless Governance Solution

Mr. Peltz presented BoardDocs to the Board as a paperless governance solution. Implementation will

start on July 1.

Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. Hanser seconded, to approve the annual expenditure of $10,000 in order

to subscribe to and implement BoardDocs Pro. Ayes – 7 (Heckenlively, McKenna, Wiser, Wittke,

Duchow, Frontier, Hanser). Noes – 0. The motion to approve passed.

d. Authorization of Expenditures Prior to Formal Adoption of the Budget

Mr. Duff presented on the authorization of expenditures prior to formal adoption of the budget to the

Board. This allows the District to continue operations and does indicate expenditures allowed of up to

40% of prior year budget unless authorized.

Mr. Hanser moved, Mrs. McKenna seconded, to authorize the continuation of District operations and

payment of all associated costs beginning July 1 and continuing until the budget is formally adopted.

Authorizations are as follows: 1) Expend up to 40% of budget categories approved in the prior year

budget unless Board of Education action has occurred; 2) An exception to the above would be Board of

Education approved projects, acquisitions, and contracts; and 3) Payments and operations are conducted

pursuant to District policies. Ayes – 7 (McKenna, Wiser, Wittke, Duchow, Frontier, Hanser,

Heckenlively). Noes – 0. The motion to approve passed.

e. Fund Balance Allocation

Mr. Duff presented the fund balance allocation to the Board. The District provides an estimate of how

the balance of funds will be allocated per accounting standards.

Mrs. McKenna moved, Mr. Heckenlively seconded, to adopt the fund balance allocations as presented

with the understanding that the amounts are projections and will be adjusted to actual numbers as part of

the year-end financial closing and audit. Ayes – 7 (Wiser, Wittke, Duchow, Frontier, Hanser,

Heckenlively, McKenna). Noes – 0. The motion to approve passed.

f. 2333 Northwestern Avenue Building Parking Lot Replacement and Repairs

Mr. Hazen and Mr. Arnold presented the Northwestern Avenue building parking lot replacement and

repairs to the Board. Funding for the project will be financed using loan proceeds for the purchase of the

building and construction at the site.

Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. Hanser seconded, to approve the hardscape replacements and repairs at

existing facility at 2333 Northwestern Avenue building at a base bid of $199,000 and alternate pricing

of $37,150 for a total cost not to exceed $236,150 to Parking Lot Maintenance, Inc. Ayes – 7 (Wittke,

Duchow, Frontier, Hanser, Heckenlively, McKenna, Wiser). Noes – 0. The motion to approve passed.

g. Reading/English and Language Arts (ELA) Classroom Library Supplement

Dr. Thompson and Ms. Decker presented on the purchase of supplementary classroom libraries for K-

12, and professional development for high school. The classroom library supplements will serve as a

basis for independent reading. High school will slowly integrate a workshop approach into their English

courses.

Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mrs. McKenna seconded, to approve the purchase of supplementary

classroom libraries for K-12, and professional development for high school totaling $466,481.70 for use

beginning in the 2017-18 school year. Ayes – 7 (Duchow, Frontier, Hanser, Heckenlively, McKenna,

Wiser, Wittke). Noes – 0. The motion to approve passed.

12. BOARD CONSENT AGENDA

a. Board Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2017

b. Executive Session Minutes of May 15 and June 5, 2017

c. Special Board Meeting and Executive Session Minutes of May 23, 2017

d. Special Board Meeting and Work Session Minutes of June 5, 2017

e. Work Session Minutes of May 23 and June 7, 2017

f. Board of Education Committee Assignments

Dr. Frontier moved, Mr. Hanser seconded, to adopt the Board Consent Agenda. All were in favor. The

motion to approve passed.

13. SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA

a. Personnel Changes

b. Monthly Financial Statements for May 2017

c. Incidents by Students to Staff for May 2017

d. Overnight Field Trips

Mr. Hanser moved, Mr. Heckenlively seconded, to approve the Superintendent Consent Agenda. All

were in favor. The motion to approve passed.

14. REFERRALS (None)

15. ADJOURNMENT

Dr. Frontier moved, Ms. Duchow seconded, to adjourn. All were in favor. The motion to adjourn the

meeting passed at 8:35 p.m.

Signed: ___________________________________________

Matthew Hanser, Clerk

Signed: ___________________________________________

Lolli Haws, Secretary



OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

Robert Wittke, Jr., President Dennis Wiser, Vice President

Racine, Wisconsin June 19, 2017

A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County,

Wisconsin was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2017, with the following members

present: Michelle Duchow, Michael Frontier, Matthew Hanser, John Heckenlively, Julie L. McKenna,

Dennis Wiser, and Robert Wittke, Jr.

Also present: Lolli Haws, Superintendent; and Andrea Rittgers, Director of Student Services.

The Board of Education met in open session for the sole purpose of considering a motion to adjourn to

Executive Session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(f) and 120.13(1)(c)4.d for the purpose of

Student Suspensions and Expulsions.

Mr. Wiser moved, Mr. Heckenlively seconded, to adjourn to Executive Session. Ayes – 7 (Duchow,

Frontier, Hanser, Heckenlively, McKenna, Wiser, Wittke). Noes – 0. The motion passed. The meeting

adjourned to Executive Session.

Student Suspensions and Expulsions

Student suspensions and expulsions were reviewed and discussed.

Mr. Hanser moved, Ms. Duchow seconded, to approve the student suspensions and expulsions presented

by Ms. Rittgers. Ayes – 7 (Frontier, Hanser, Heckenlively, McKenna, Wiser, Wittke, Duchow). Noes – 0.

The motion passed.

Mr. Hanser moved, Mr. Heckenlively seconded, to adjourn the Executive Session. All were in favor. The

motion to adjourn passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

Signed: _____________________________________


Signed: _____________________________________


Board of Education



OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS


Racine, Wisconsin July 10, 2017

A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine County,

Wisconsin was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017, with the following members

present: Michelle Duchow, Matthew Hanser, John Heckenlively, Steve Hooper, Julie L. McKenna, Brian

O’Connell, and Robert Wittke, Jr. Absent: Michael Frontier and Dennis Wiser.

Also present: Lolli Haws, Superintendent; Julie Landry, Chief of Human Resources; Keri Hanstedt,

Executive Director of Employee Relations; and Elizabeth Tobias, Executive Assistant.

The Board of Education met in open session for the sole purpose of considering a motion to adjourn to

Executive Session per Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of a Personnel Matter, Wisconsin

Statute 19.85(1)(g) or the purpose of a Legal Matter, and Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of

a Real Estate Matter.

Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. O’Connell seconded, to adjourn to Executive Session. Ayes – 7 (Duchow,

Hanser, Heckenlively, Hooper, McKenna, O’Connell, Wittke). Noes – 0. Absent – 2 (Frontier, Wiser).

The motion passed. The meeting adjourned to Executive Session.

Personnel Matter

Discussion regarding a personnel matter.

Mr. Hanser moved, Mr. Heckenlively seconded, to authorize Board counsel to act as Hearing Officer for

the two personnel matter terminations. Ayes – 7 (Hanser, Hooper, McKenna, O’Connell, Wittke,

Duchow). Noes – 0. Absent – 2 (Frontier, Wiser). The motion passed.

Legal Matter

Discussion regarding a legal matter. Ms. Landry and Ms. Hanstedt left the meeting at 5:43 p.m.

Real Estate Matter

Mr. David Hazen, Chief Operations Officer, arrived at 5:44 p.m. Discussion regarding a real estate matter

ensued.

Mr. Hanser moved, Mr. Heckenlively seconded, to adjourn the Executive Session. All were in favor. The

motion to adjourn passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

Signed: _____________________________________


Signed: _____________________________________


Board of Education


WORK SESSION

MINUTES


Racine, Wisconsin July 10, 2017

Dennis Wiser, Vice President of the Board of Education of the Racine Unified School District of Racine

County, Wisconsin, called to order a Board Work Session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017.

The following Board members were present: Michelle Duchow, Matthew Hanser, John Heckenlively,

Steven Hooper, Julie L. McKenna, Brian O’Connell, Dennis Wiser, and Robert Wittke, Jr. Absent:

Michael Frontier.

Also present: Lolli Haws, Superintendent; Marc Duff, Chief Financial Officer; Dave Hazen, Chief of

Operations; Rosalie Daca, Chief Academic Officer; Eric Gallien, Deputy Superintendent; Julie Landry,

Chief of Human Resources; Brian Arnold, Director of Building and Grounds; and Elizabeth Tobias,

Executive Assistant.

1. Middle School: My School. My Choice. Plan

a. Architect and Construction Manager

Mr. Hazen shared with the Board the need for an architect and construction manager selection for

the work that will be done primarily to Gilmore, in order to create the K-8 Fine Arts Middle

School, will be brought to the Board at the July 24 business meeting. By obtaining both the

architect and construction manager at the same time, they will be able to work together and

determine an accurate cost estimate for the project.

Discussion and questions:

Is there a design in mind for Gilmore? (That is what the architect will work on with the

Facilities Committee. The District will use the same process as the development of the

new schools. The majority of the work will be done at Gilmore.)

As far as budget is concerned in retrofitting Gilmore, is the Committee starting with a

clean slate for a school? (We are already starting to develop some parameters on the

project. We are also limited to the funding of the referendum. It may be a phased

project.)

b. School Boundaries

Mr. Hazen shared the proposed school boundaries to the Board for K-8 schools, which are the

default middle schools for families. Feeder elementary schools will be as follows:

Mitchell (Southside) will include: Dr. Jones, Giese, Goodland, SC Johnson, Knapp,

Mitchell, Red Apple, and Schulte.

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Jerstad-Agerholm (Northside) will include: Jerstad-Agerholm, Olympia Brown, Fratt,

Janes, North Park, Roosevelt, Wadewitz, and Julian Thomas.

Bull Fine Arts will become Gilmore. Jefferson Lighthouse and West Ridge will feed into

Starbuck. Gifford stays the same. No elementary school boundaries will be changed.

In analyzing the numbers using projected enrollment of current 4th, 5th, and 6th graders, the

Mitchell boundary has approximately 1,500 students and Jerstad-Agerholm boundary has 1,495

students. This will mean approximately 600 students from each boundary will need to enroll in

other middle school programs.


What about sibling preference? (We are looking at allowing sibling preference, but only

at the entry grades, which would be 6 and 9.)

c. Updates from Committees

i. Staffing

Ms. Landry gave a brief report on the work of the Staffing Committee. The Committee is

currently looking at the impact of staffing including the process for displaced staff,

planning an informational session on the new IB school, and planning an interview

workshop for displaced staff. More detailed information will be shared with the Board at

the August Work Session.

ii. Program, Curriculum and Identity

Mr. Jeff Sturdevant, a Walden teacher, shared a report on behalf of the Program,

Curriculum and Identity Committee. There are five subcommittees including: IB, Fine

Arts, Bilingual, Extracurricular, and Special Education. Creating the new programs and

setting the foundation for the Fine Arts and IB schools will be the basic pillars of work

along with determining where special education, bilingual and extracurricular activities

fit into the model. The main goal is to create opportunities for all students.

iii. Transportation, Boundary, Lottery and Facilities

Mr. Hazen gave a brief report on behalf of the Transportation, Boundary, Lottery and

Facilities Committee. Much of the work depends on the approval of presented

boundaries. Once boundaries are authorized, the Committee will begin working on

grandfathering and how marketing that information can begin.

iv. Communication

Ms. Kim Krohn, shared a report on behalf of the Communication Committee. The

Committee is currently working on the FAQ document for distribution to parents, staff

and administrators. The Committee will also work on brochures, flyers, videos and

updating the website. Much of this will be distributed during the fall.

2. Facility Summer Project Report - July

Mr. Hazen and Mr. Arnold presented the Facility Summer Project Report for the month of July to the

Board. Highlights from the presentation include:

Construction at REAL School, Virtual School and Turning Point Academy is going well.

The construction of the CTE building at Horlick High School is slightly delayed due to

the backorder of steel. The latest date for completion is October. The program will be

able to start, but they won’t be able to utilize the new space.

There is a complication of the track reconstruction/repair at Case High School track. The

base of the track needs to be redone. This will cost an additional $146,000. This

modification will be brought to the Board on July 24.

Also to be brought to the Board for action at the July 24 Business meeting is the purchase

of student technology for the REAL School and bio-medical courses at all three high

schools. Referendum money will be used for these items.

3. Naming of 2333 Northwestern Avenue Building

Mr. Hazen briefly presented name options for the 2333 Northwestern Avenue building. If Board

members have any suggestions, please feel free to forward those to Mr. Hazen or Dr. Haws. Once the

names are narrowed down, a recommendation will come to the Board for a vote.

4. Print Shop Contractor

In Mr. Peltz’ absence, Mr. Hazen briefly presented the print shop contractor to the Board. As part of

the process of going to leased multi-functional devices (printers) four or five years ago, the District

converted the print shop to Gordon Flesch equipment. At that time the District entered into a contract

to have one FTE help run the machines in the print shop. This has already been budgeted for, but is

now hitting the threshold for Board approval. This item will be brought to the July 24 business

meeting.

5. Budget Tracking Report - July

Mr. Duff presented FY18 budget assumptions and tracking report to the Board. In conversations with

the legislature, it appears the assumptions that has been included in this report will be a part of the

state budget education package. This includes the revenue limit and per pupil amounts.

Major points of the presentation included:

Enrollment

o Will not know specifics until school year opens. Will keep numbers the same and

monitor regularly.

o Voucher enrollment will be known by September/October.

Expenses

o Staffing – savings due to retirement system contribution rate decrease.

o Employer salary cost (CPI at 1.26%) – salary schedule will be brought to the Board

on July 24.

Dedicated Carryover (Funded)

o Slight increase in school furniture purchases.

Revenues

o Federal Funds Estimate – received approximately $90,000 more in Title II funding;

will help to fund professional development for teachers.

Staffing

o This is about the same as last month.

o Anticipate staffing reductions to not be as much; additional Title I staff will be added

based on restructuring of program.

Tax Impact

o The final aid estimate will be given in October and will be based on the entire

amount of District spending.

o Tax Levy Changes – Community Service Fund levy will not need to be increased at

this point.


Mr. Hazen has been working with the District’s health care insurance on getting a different

prescription plan that may save the District money. With these savings, the District may be

able to fund levels in the salary schedule; particularly those teachers who are working on their

National Board Certification as these are a priority. More information will be shared on this

week’s Friday Board memo. Will still have now until October to see how the other funding

sources turn out to look at funding steps.

How many National Board Certification came through this year? (Approximately 16-20

teachers that finish this year. And another 15-20 teachers will finish next year.)

What is a technology integration support person and middle school advocate behavior

training? (Technology integration are six people that will work in classrooms with teachers

and support the teachers utilizing technology for blended and digital learning. This was

discussed at the May 1st Work Session. The middle school advocate behavior training

includes repurposing hall monitors in middle schools.) Would like to find money to assist and

implement the SCAN (child abuse prevention) program throughout the District.

The District did file the amended budget document, which indicated less general aid (based

on the prior year). Because some of the furniture was not purchased during the last year, but

will be purchased this year, the District will receive additional funds in the 2018-19 fiscal

year.

What does the voucher tax amount to in dollars? (Next year the budget is over $13 million. It

will continue to increase as local property taxes share in the cost of vouchers.)

6. Amendment to Previously Approved Debt Service Energy Efficiency Levy

Mr. Duff presented the amendment to the previously approved debt service energy efficiency levy to

the Board. A few years ago, the Board approved a performance contract levy to pay for debt service,

allowing for the debt service to be automatically included as part of the revenue limit. However, there

was a change to one of the debt services and it is now set up as a “sinking fund.” This structure will

require the District to have an amendment to what was approved previously. This will be brought to

the Board on July 24 and will help the overall budget.

7. Administrative Regulation 4116.22 (Professional Conduct)

Ms. Landry and Ms. Keri Hanstedt, Executive Director of Employee Relations, presented an update

on Administrative Regulation 4116.22 (Professional Conduct) to the Board. This document sets the

expectation for professional conduct and lays out three themes of inappropriate conduct. Over eighty

people and the REA gave feedback on the regulation. Ms. Landry’s team took this feedback and made

more changes including adjusting the tone. This administrative regulation will be brought to the

Board on July 24 under the Superintendent’s Consent Agenda.


Absenteeism is not in the employee handbook at this time. If the draft handbook is approved,

then changes would need to be made to this administrative regulation.

It would be beneficial to include a “Savings Clause” in this regulation or perhaps somewhere.

(Administration will check to see if there is already something similar in the District’s

regulations. There is also a savings clause in the back of the employee handbook.)

What type of cycle would this go under for an update? Will it be reviewed annually?

(Administration is scheduled to review this annually in October. Changes would be brought

to the Board in November/December.)

8. Review of RUSD Draft Handbook Based on the Wisconsin Association of School Board

(WASB) Model and Guiding Change Document

Ms. Landry and Ms. Hanstedt presented on the draft employee handbook based on the Wisconsin

Association of School Board (WASB) model and guiding change document. Major points of the

presentation included:

At the May Work Session, the Board agreed that they wanted to consider and review a

reviewed employee handbook closely modeled after the WASB handbook template.

As a reminder, WASB is a non-profit organization that supports local school boards within

Wisconsin in the areas of board governance, advocacy, legal and human resources.

The Board’s employee handbook guiding change document was used as a decision-making

guide during the analysis of both handbooks.

There was a comparison of the District’s handbook to the WASB handbook. The District’s

handbook was updated to align more closely with the WASB template and language.

Notable changes were made to the following sections: harassment and bullying; attendance;

just cause; drugs, alcohol, and tobacco; dress code; financial controls and oversight; fraud and

financial impropriety; management rights; grievance procedure; eligibility for benefits; health

and dental premium conditions; Board of Adjustments; and process for making amendments

to handbook.

Discussion and questions from the Board included the following:

Financial Controls and Oversight, and Fraud and Financial Impropriety provisions (page 19)

are new to the District. These additions will help clarify the expectations of employees. Some

of this might not apply to teachers, but to other employee groups. Important to keep in mind

this handbook is for all employees.

Many school districts that WASB provides services to do not operate under coherent

governance, therefore there may be items in the WASB handbook that does not fit, for

example pages 19 and 28 citing to report to the Board President. This would not be applicable

to the District. (These will be revisited and changed accordingly.)

Concerned about sweatshirts and t-shirts under dress code, especially regarding spirit wear

for schools. (This would be up to the discretion of the administrator/department supervisor.

However, the REA was consulted with on this specific language at the time the dress code

policy was being updated.)

Management Rights provision (page 28) includes specific language of management rights

which may not be written in any other areas. Suggestion to also review Kenosha Unified’s

handbook as they have language the District may want to use. Perhaps the preamble could be

reworded and clarified to distinguish what are the District’s rights and what are the Board’s

rights.

Grievance Procedure (pages 29-30) includes the true civil-service procedure, which limits

what is grievable under the procedure. In addition, the Independent Hearing Officer is chosen

by the District and employees must take all steps in the grievance process. The Board

maintains the option to utilize the Board’s Hearing Officer to facilitate the process when an

appeal is made to the Board. Recommendation the language be clarified.

Process for Making Amendments to Handbook (page 43); current District processes are not

contemplated within the WASB handbook.

o Is it mandatory the District’s handbook follow the WASB model to the letter? (No.

Administration is bringing forth what was asked for by the Board in making changes

to follow the WASB handbook model.)

o The District can make any changes, at any point with or without notification.

Where are the changes regarding reasonable processes and consultation for the IEP2

Spectrum? (Administration was not asked to do that, but to bring a draft handbook following

the WASB model and highlight the significant differences between the two.)

Addendums were not attached to this draft version. If this draft handbook is approved,

administration would host a lean six sigma kaizen event to review the addendums in the

current handbook. The consultation process through the kaizen would be incorporated to

address changing the addendums. Any recommendations would be brought to the Board for

consideration.

The Board needs to set the policy framework and implementation will be done by

administration. This will help the District move forward and assist to make the District more

competitive.

Perhaps language should be added to clarify that addendums will not be changed until the

kaizen event? (For clarification, the current addendums would remain in effect until the

kaizen event takes place.)

Recommend clarification on how someone would provide feedback via grievance or

complaint – what is the process?

Do we have employees who are hired at less than 30 hours? (Yes. They are generally

educational assistants and staff in early childhood and K4 programs.)

How many other districts in the state base their handbook on the WASB model? (Not sure

how many districts use the WASB model. However, the majority of the districts that are in

the School Personnel Administrator Metropolitan/Milwaukee group use the WASB template

to develop their handbooks. This group meets on a monthly basis.)

Concerns with taking away Section 13 from the handbook, which is very arbitrary. It is

valuable to have a process where employees can have input on policies. The same is said of

getting rid of the Board of Adjustments, which has saved the District money. The Committee

is a good working model of how administration and employee groups can work together.

Adopting this handbook does not preclude collaborative opportunities. Also, the existing

language of the Board of Adjustments was illegal to give a single bargaining of benefits for

the whole District population. It has to be in compliance with the law.

How does Political Activity, section 3.34, play into student advisory groups? (This was

something the District did not have. Interpretation of the section is that an employee of the

District will make sure personal beliefs on political issues are not communicated in any way

or influenced on any students that are under their supervision. Groups must be student-

driven.)

Any questions or concerns should be sent directly to Dr. Haws and she will forward to

Human Resources. Next steps will be for HR to review feedback, make adjustments to the

document and send back to the Board for review.

The session ended at 8:00 p.m.


BOARD OF EDUCATION

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

April 11, 2017

MINUTES

1. Call to Order

The Racine Unified School District Board of Education Governance Committee meeting of Tuesday, April

11, 2017, was called to order at 5:01 p.m. Roll call was taken by Mrs. Tobias. The following Committee

members were present: Matthew Hanser, John Heckenlively, Dennis Wiser, Robert Wittke, Jr. Absent from

the meeting was Michael Frontier and Don Nielsen. Others present included Lolli Haws, Superintendent;

and Elizabeth Tobias, Recording Secretary.

2. Approval of Governance Committee Minutes of March 14, 2017

Mr. Heckenlively moved, Mr. Wittke seconded, to approve the Governance Committee minutes from March

14. All were in favor. The motion passed.

3. Calendaring for Board Review of Monitoring Report Indicators

Discussion regarding the review of operational expectations (OE) indicators and the interpretation used in

each report. Beginning in October, the Governance Committee will begin a cycle of reviewing the indicators

that were presented starting with OE-6 (Financial Administration – Internal). The Committee will invite the

responsible Chief to a meeting and begin discussing the indicators and interpretation.

Mr. Wiser agreed to review the policy language and submit a referral, if necessary, so the language will

reflect the new process.

Brief discussion on OE-10 (Instructional Program) and indicators 14 and 18. Dr. Haws requested a

consideration of moving to a different, more applicable OE.

4. Discuss Annual Summary of Governance Committee

Mr. Hanser requested a list of all previous referrals the Committee has worked on to be shared at the May

work session.

5. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda for Future Governance Committee Meetings

Mr. Hanser determined the next meeting date should not be determined until the new committee structure is

in place.

6. Adjourn

Mr. Wiser moved, Mr. Wittke seconded, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Matt Hanser, Chair

John Heckenlively

Dennis Wiser

Robert Wittke, Jr.

Michael Frontier, Ex Officio

Governance Committee

Board of Education

Superintendent Consent Agenda

Schedule of Personnel Changes


Monday, July 24, 2017

NameEmployee

Group From Assignment

From

FTE New Assignment To FTE Effective

NEW

Clairday, Patrick A ASC - Supervisor Transportation/Enrollment 100% 6/22/2017

Hancock, Joshua A Olympia Brown - Principal 100% 7/1/2017

Hoff, Alyssa A McKinley MS - Assistant Principal 100% 7/1/2017

Kirkwood, Niki A ASC - Supervisor, Special Ed Elementary 100% 7/5/2017

Miller, Tabitha A ASC - Supervisor B & G Systems 100% 7/5/2017

Pollatz, Nathan A Gilmore MS - Assistant Principal 100% 7/1/2017

Wytonick, Richard A Knapp ES - Principal 100% 7/1/2017

Smith, Sandra C Schulte ES - Clerk 50% 8/23/2017

RESIGNATION(S)

Clairday, Patrick A ASC - Supervisor Transportation/Enrollment 100% 7/11/2017

Kurth, Tequila A Bull Fine Arts ES - Principal 100% 6/30/2017

Hill, Joseph A West Ridge ES - Principal 100% 6/30/2017

Aittama, Kara E RUSD Montessori - Educational Assistant 52% 6/12/2017

Amundson, Dawn E RUSD Montessori - Educational Assistant 52% 6/12/2017

Bart, Kimberly T Fratt ES - Grade 3 100% 6/12/2017

Brietchaft, Kristy T

Racine Alternative Education - Cross

Categorical/INC 100% 6/12/2017

Brzezinski, Abby T REEC - 4K 100% 6/12/2017

Chung, Bryan T Knapp ES - Music 100% 6/12/2017

Coleman, Tasha T Bull Fine Arts ES - Cross Categorical 100% 6/12/2017

Cornell Jr., Kenneth T McKinley MS - Cross Categorical 100% 6/12/2017

Cozad-Hetland, Pamela T Mitchell K-8 - Social Studies 100% 6/12/2017

Eller, Constance T West Ridge ES - Cross Categorical 100% 6/12/2017

Erdman, Alexander T Mitchell K-8 (Upper) - Math 100% 6/12/2017

Fabian, Thomas T Case HS - Science Biology/Life 100% 6/12/2017

Figueroa, Jessica T McKinley MS - Psychologist Sp. Ed. 84% 6/12/2017

Forsythe, Deanna T Gifford K-8 (Upper) - Science/Social Studies 100% 6/12/2017

Goetler, Evan T Gilmore MS - Science 100% 6/12/2017

Grady, Ann T Case HS - Math 67% 6/12/2017

Hartmann, James T Park HS - Technoology Education 100% 6/12/2017

Hearty, Cara T West Ridge ES - Grade 3 100% 6/12/2017

Henkes, Aimee T Park HS - Foreign Language Spanish 100% 6/12/2017

Hoff, Alyssa T Horlick HS - Counselor 100% 7/1/2017Johnson Tourtouropoulos,

Nancy T Starbuck MS - English As A Second Language 100% 6/12/2017

Kempen, Larry T Park HS - Family and Consumer Education 100% 6/12/2017

Kemnitz, Lauren T McKinley MS - English 100% 6/12/2017

Khalaf, Eman T Case HS/Park HS - Science Biology/Life 100% 6/12/2017

Kovach, Hannah T McKinley MS - Music 100% 6/12/2017

Ludtke, Jason T Mitchell K-8 (Lower) - Art 100% 6/12/2017

Malczewski, Amy T Jerstad K-8 (Lower) - Art 100% 6/12/2017

Markovic, Brian T Case HS - Mathematics 100% 6/12/2017

Martin, Andrew T Park HS/Horlick HS - Psychologist Sp. Ed. 100% 6/12/2017

Mathews, Erica T

Bull Fine Arts ES/Julian Thomas ES - School

Psychologist 100% 8/10/2017

Mayer, Yvonne T Goodland ES - Art 100% 6/12/2017

McConnell, Daniel T Jerstad K-8 (Upper) - Physical Education 100% 6/12/2017

McConnell, Michael T Wadewitz ES - Reading Specialist 100% 7/27/2017

Medved, Cassandra T McKinley MS - Social Studies 100% 6/12/2017

Milhans, Jamie T North Park ES - Grade 3 100% 6/12/2017

Miller, Delores T

REAL School/Red Apple ES/Olympia Brown ES -

English As A Second Langauage 100% 6/12/2017

Nemeth, Mary T Washingoton Ctr. - PCOC Teacher 100% 6/12/2017

Novak, Kyle T Gilmore MS - English/Social Studies General 100% 6/12/2017

Obrien, Timothy T

Gifford K-8 (Upper)/Park HS - Spanish/World

Language 100% 6/12/2017

Olson, Kira T Gifford K-8 (Upper)/McKinley MS - Art 100% 6/13/2017

Oteman, Candice T Horlick HS - Cross Categorical 100% 6/29/2017

Phillips-Murray, Nerrissa T Gilmore MS - Cross Categorical 100% 6/12/2017

Pofahl, Susan T ASC - Early Childhood Special Education 100% 6/12/2017

Pollatz, Nathan T McKinley MS - Social Studies 100% 7/1/2017

Porwoll, Patrick T Horlick HS - English 100% 6/12/2017

Reichhart, Jaclyn T Giese ES - Physical Education 100% 6/12/2017

Rassmussen, Melissa T Jerstad K-8 (Upper) - Title 1 100% 6/12/2017

Rezash, Lisa T Park HS - Science 100% 7/27/2017

Rodriguez, Harry T Gilmore MS - Bilingual 100% 6/12/2017

Schedule of Personnel Changes


Monday, July 24, 2017

Rose, Arthur T RCLA - Grade 4 100% 6/12/2017

Ruehle, Amy T Janes ES - Kindergarten 100% 6/12/2017

Salfer, Thomas T West Ridge ES - Grade 2 100% 6/12/2017

Sego, Eric T Mitchell K-8 (Upper) - Cross Categorical 100% 6/12/2017

Stapleman, Thomas T Park HS - Technology Education 100% 6/12/2017

Suarez, Cynthia T Off Site Kindergarten - 4K 100% 6/12/2017

Treffert, Robert T Case HS - Cross Categorical 100% 6/12/2017

VanCaster, Bryanna T SCJohnson ES - Art 100% 6/12/2017

Wang-Kaser, Joy T RAE/Park HS - Speech Pathologist 100% 6/27/2017

Whipple, Aaron T Case HS - Mathematics 100% 6/12/2017

Wytonick, Richard T Fratt ES - Grade 3 100% 7/1/2017

EARLY RETIREMENT (S)

Robinson, Bonnie T Roosevelt ES - Cross Categorical 100% 6/12/2017

Schuessler, Nancy T Roosevelt ES - Grade 3 100% 6/12/2017

RETIREMENT (S)

Kellner, Marcia E Olympia Brown ES - Sp Ed Assistant 90% 6/12/2017

Azocar Ponte, Marbella T Janes ES - Regular Ed Bilingual 100% 8/28/2017

Betker, Terri T Horlick HS - English Certified 100% 8/28/2017

Behm, Amy T Julian Thomas ES - Special Education 100% 8/28/2017

Farrar, Katelyn T Horlick HS - Science Biology/Life 100% 8/28/2017

Gravunder, Rachel T Schulte ES - Grade 3 100% 8/28/2017

Griffith, Sara T Horlick HS - Foreign Language Spanish 100% 8/28/2017

Rolland, Reve T Fratt ES - Grade 2 100% 8/28/2017

Zerzanek, Michelle T Gilmore MS - Science General 100% 6/13/2017

FTE CHANGES

Payne, Lorna C ASC - Clerk Special Education Department 70% ASC - Clerk Special Education Department 100% 8/23/2017

REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

RETURN FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE

BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Finance AGENDA ITEM: June 2017 Financial Statements


DESCRIPTION: Board policy OE-6.16 requires that annual and monthly financial updates be provided to the board. These statements provide the status of revenues and expenditures for the general fund and all funds combined and allow for a comparison to the board approved budget. However, the final June financial statements will not be completed until September when all accounting reconciliations and auditing are completed.

HIGHLIGHTS: The reports for revenues show RUSD received various revenues from state sources, including $3 million in state special education aid, state and federal high cost special education aid of $421,904, a $57,387 reimbursement for reading readiness assessments, and $60,871 of CTE incentive grant funding for students that graduated with appropriate certifications. Federal funds received in June include $1.52 million of Medicaid reimbursement and $895,903 of federal food service aid. In addition, open enrollment tuition revenue of $171,829 was also recorded and a $70,000 grant from Project Cape. Finally, Other Financing Sources shows $6,750,800 of State Trust Fund Loan proceeds received for the purchase and renovation of the Northwestern building and construction costs for the REAL School building. Final grant claims have not yet been submitted and those revenues will be recorded on the final June financial statements.

The expenses for June represent normal expenses for salaries, benefits, supplies, pupil transportation, and utilities. Business and Operations includes over $1.29 million in payments to Durham for pupil transportation costs. There was also over $1,29 million of payments to Riley Construction for work on the new REAL School and $146,000 to Bukacek Construction for work on the Northwestern building. Trane was paid $1.34 million for their work on Jerstad-Agerholm School project. Non-program transactions include recording $8.7 million in expenses for open enrollment and youth options and $8.96 million of charges for private school vouchers. Finally, it should be noted pre-audit and year-end adjustments are not yet completed, including the final health care cost reconciliation and the interfund transfer to the special education fund.

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the acceptance of the monthly financial statements.

ACTION TAKEN:

Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes Fund Balance

Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function

MONTHLY BUDGET

19-Jul-2017 9:27 am

BOE1C V10

ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

2016 - 2017 Jun MTD Jun YTD

Balance Enc/Com Actual ActualBudget 1%Exp 2015 - 2016

Jun YTD

Revenues By SourceRevenue

Property Taxes 0 100 84,531,348 0 84,531,348 0 85,618,969

Local Sources 180,835 104 4,180,270 293,801 4,361,105 0 3,181,142

Intermediate Sources 29,506 118 160,430 172,690 189,936 0 202,495

State Sources (246,448) 100 171,870,184 3,652,510 171,623,736 0 163,407,396

Federal Sources (9,158,796) 72 32,474,644 2,482,637 23,315,848 0 30,137,493

Other Sources 362,201 268 216,190 (108) 578,391 0 1,602,930

97 (8,832,702) 0 284,600,364 284,150,425 Total Revenue 293,433,066 6,601,531

Expenditures By FunctionInstruction

Regular Instruction (546,218) 101 93,182,690 8,870,315 93,677,408 51,499 92,716,950

Vocational Instruction 16,076 100 5,416,804 620,786 5,400,474 254 5,110,558

Special Instruction (976,350) 103 38,501,521 3,755,565 39,472,773 5,098 38,836,609

Other Instruction 182,849 97 7,248,637 862,659 7,045,145 20,643 6,909,944

101 (1,323,643) 77,494 145,595,800 143,574,061 Total Instruction 144,349,651 14,109,325

Support ServicesPupil Services (417,771) 102 17,766,817 1,769,860 18,022,175 162,414 17,066,866

Libraries & Instructional Support 479,128 97 19,041,035 2,228,930 18,500,104 61,804 18,546,749

General Administration 83,911 97 3,098,443 386,818 3,010,915 3,617 3,226,315

Building Administration (2,525) 100 13,637,018 1,565,743 13,636,708 2,835 12,830,699

Facilities, Transportation & Finance (3,273,335) 106 57,176,577 10,738,300 55,287,671 5,162,241 86,961,212

Central Services (232,981) 103 9,254,343 951,959 9,177,213 310,111 8,537,187

Insurance 191,941 79 914,860 31,513 722,919 0 1,020,878

Debt Payments 844 100 15,917,151 53,769 15,916,307 0 7,478,805

Other Support Services 120,591 69 386,795 37,413 266,204 0 345,663

Food Service 1,530,189 85 10,026,020 886,484 8,481,071 14,760 10,801,871

Community Service 162,035 87 1,269,535 127,486 1,059,117 48,383 897,587

101 (1,357,974) 5,766,166 144,080,402 167,713,831 Total Support Services 148,488,595 18,778,276

97 522,508 88,409 19,807,611 15,142,340 Total Non-Program Transactions

20,418,528 18,024,272

Total Expenditures By Function 101 (2,159,108) 313,256,774.17 50,911,873 309,483,814 5,932,069 326,430,232

Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over expenditures (19,823,708) (44,310,342) (24,883,450) (5,932,069) (10,991,810) (42,279,807)

Other SourceOther Financing Sources (Uses)

Transfer From Other Funds (34,392,875) 0 34,392,875 0 0 0 33,854,899

Other Financing Sources 5,472 100 22,369,889 6,750,800 22,375,361 0 43,016,022

Transfer To Other Funds 34,381,421 0 (34,381,421) 0 0 0 (33,854,899)

100 (5,982) 0 22,375,361 43,016,022 Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)

22,381,343 6,750,800

Total Other Source 100 (5,982) 22,381,343.00 6,750,800 22,375,361 0 43,016,022

53,393,505 Fund Balance Begining of Year

2,557,635 Net Change in Fund Balance

55,951,140 Fund Balance End of Year

(2,508,089)

53,393,505

50,885,416

1Includes Funds 10, 21, 23, 27, 29, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 80

Fund 10 - General Fund

Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes Fund Balance

Revenues by Source, Expenditures by Function

MONTHLY BUDGET

19-Jul-2017 9:14 am

BOE1C V10

2016 - 2017 Jun MTD Jun YTD

Balance Enc/Com Actual ActualBudget 1%Exp 2015 - 2016

Jun YTD

Revenues By Source

Revenue 72,926,577 72,926,577 0 100.00% 77,839,657 0 0Property Taxes

2,287,522 2,324,142 -36,620 101.60% 1,221,930 0 97,823Local Sources

118,000 177,829 -59,829 150.70% 165,488 0 171,190Intermediate Sources

159,449,790 159,202,818 246,972 99.85% 150,409,756 0 284,798State Sources

16,105,685 10,052,169 6,053,516 62.41% 14,511,144 0 1,096,757Federal Sources

156,655 373,144 -216,489 238.19% 715,897 0 108Other Sources

251,044,229Total Revenue 97.61% 245,056,679 5,987,550 244,863,872 0 1,650,676

Expenditures By Function

Instruction 93,074,310 93,611,532 -587,574 100.63% 92,586,916 50,351 8,859,654Regular Instruction

5,405,777 5,399,724 5,799 99.89% 5,065,662 254 629,966Vocational Instruction

250,440 181,556 68,245 72.75% 234,686 639 30,492Special Instruction

6,643,647 6,552,772 74,237 98.88% 6,339,301 16,638 810,567Other Instruction

105,374,173Total Instruction 100.42% 105,745,585 -439,293 104,226,565 67,882 10,330,679

Support Services 11,941,401 12,054,215 -275,215 102.30% 11,445,449 162,402 1,207,170Pupil Services

14,537,572 13,923,659 558,003 96.16% 14,253,293 55,910 1,596,709Libraries & Instructional Support

3,068,456 2,996,438 68,401 97.77% 3,214,284 3,617 387,645General Administration

13,630,448 13,628,395 -782 100.01% 12,830,699 2,835 1,564,530Building Administration

40,729,007 39,937,410 -489,593 101.20% 40,503,936 1,281,189 4,613,135Facilities, Transportation & Finance

9,222,929 9,139,479 -226,661 102.46% 8,501,176 310,111 947,390Central Services

710,593 722,919 -12,326 101.73% 788,119 0 31,513Insurance

485,767 485,667 100 99.98% 3,329 0 53,769Debt Payments

386,795 266,204 120,591 68.82% 345,663 0 37,413Other Support Services

94,712,969Total Support Services 100.27% 93,154,386 -257,482 91,885,948 1,816,064 10,439,274

19,691,913Total Non-Program Transactions

97.20% 19,141,172 550,741 14,208,968 0 17,824,239

219,779,055Total Expenditures By Function 100.07% 218,041,143 -146,034 210,321,481 1,883,946 38,594,191

Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over expenditures 31,265,174 27,015,536 5,841,516 34,542,391-1,883,946-36,943,515

Other Source

Other Financing Sources (Uses) 212,896 0 212,896 0.00% 66,030 0 0Transfer From Other Funds

2,388,067 2,393,539 -5,472 100.23% 1,022 0 800Other Financing Sources

-34,180,720 0 -34,180,720 0.00% -33,788,869 0 0Transfer To Other Funds

-31,579,757Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)

-7.58% 2,393,539 -33,973,296 -33,721,817 0 800

-31,579,757Total Other Source -7.58% 2,393,539 -33,973,296 -33,721,817 0 800

41,525,122Fund Balance Begining of Year

Net Change in Fund Balance

41,210,539Fund Balance End of Year

41,525,122

70,934,197

29,409,075-314,583

1

Please approve the following disbursements for June 1-30, 2017

Beginning Ending

Account Check Number Check Number Amount

General Fund - Johnson Bank 103252 103830 8,945,308.53

Payroll - Direct Deposit 98183410 98189958 7,908,364.03

Payroll - Non-Direct Deposit 97904530 97904546 10,788.90

Social Security and Medicare 1,915,224.24

WRS 1,633,808.94

Debt repayment & OPEB Requirement -

Total Disbursements 20,413,494.64

Please approve the following receipts for June 1-30, 2017

Account Amount

General Fund 54,263,838.92

Debt Borrowing/Investments -

Total Receipts 54,263,838.92

Detailed reports are available for review at the School District offices in the Business Services area.

All disbursements and receipts noted above are within the limitations described in Board Policy

Executive Limitation - 6 and legally delegated to the administration through the Chief Executive Officer

or his/her delegate.


Board of Education

July 24, 2017

Student Services

Agenda Item: Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Students to Staff

Presenting: Andrea Rittgers, Director of Student Services

Description: During the time period June 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 there were 6

total reported incidents. There were 5 incidents reported at the elementary

level, 1 at the middle school level, and 0 at the senior high level.

During the time period June 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016, there were 3

total reported incidents. There were 3 incidents reported at the

elementary level, 0 at the middle school level, and 0 at the senior high

level.

Of the total number of incidents this month 83% involved Special

Education students. These 5 Special Education students represent .0015%

of the total Special Education population. Regular Education students

were involved in 17% of the incidents reported. This 1 Regular Education

student represent .0001% of the total Regular Education population.

The total number of incidents to date for the 2016-2017 school year is 271

(2015-2016 school year is 422).

Recommendation: Approval of the incidents report as presented.

Action Taken:

Tabulation of Reported Incidents by Student to Staff

2016-2017 School Year

June 2017

School

Date of

Incident Initials Tchr

Sub

Tchr Aide

Sub

Aide Admin Secy Other Grade Spl. Ed.

Jerstad-Agerholm Elementary 06/06/17 MS 1 5 EBDJerstad-Agerholm Elementary 06/01/17 TD 1 4 EBDOlympia Brown Elementary 06/26/17 BM 1 3 EBDS.C. Johnson Elementary 06/19/17 LA 1 K SDDSchulte Elementary 06/08/17 DJ 1 5 AMitchell Middle 06/06/17 TW 1 7 -Totals 0 0 4 0 2 0 0

Tabualation of Reported Incidents by Students to Staff

2016-2017 School Year

June 2017

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Previous Total 265 156 8 101 0 10 2 15 66 186 12 2 26 0 4 5 4 14 16 14 32 5 16 6 79 5 25 2 18 4 12 4 5 6 10 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 3

Total to Date 271 157 8 105 0 11 2 15 66 186 12 2 26 0 4 5 4 14 17 14 32 5 16 6 80 5 26 2 20 4 12 5 5 6 10 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 3


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017

Office of the Deputy Superintendent

AGENDA ITEM: Children’s Hospital Community Services Partnership Agreement

Contract Extension

PRESENTING: Julie Hueller, Collaborative for Children’s Mental Health Community

Manager

DESCRIPTION: Children’s Hospital Community Services Program is currently

providing a 1.0 FTE Master’s level therapist at three of the current

elementary schools in our district (Fratt, SC Johnson, and Wadewitz).

Children’s Hospital Community Services oversees the clinical

operation of these clinics and is responsible for maintaining the

current DHS Chapter 35 Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Branch

Application to each of the three elementary schools.

The initial RFP was for a two-year period, which is expiring. For

continuity in treatment, we are seeking to assure this provider be

allowed to continue to offer their current level of service to students at

the above named elementary schools.

FISCAL NOTE: Each site will have a funding gap (after third party reimbursements) of

$52,000 for each school. The fee also covers all necessary operational

and supervisory employees.

RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Children’s Hospital Community Services Partnership

Agreement Contract Extension for one year with possible two-year

extension upon mutual District and Children’s Hospital Community

Services agreement.

ACTION TAKEN:

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services | Response to RFP #15-021 | 1

Response to RFP #15-021 School Based Mental Health Pilot

Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin d/b/a Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Community

Services (CHWCS) is the largest private, nonprofit, nonsectarian provider of community-based child and

family services and child welfare services in Wisconsin. Established in 1889, our mission is to improve

the health status of children by building, sustaining, and enhancing a nurturing environment for

Wisconsin’s children. CHWCS provides a service continuum aimed at providing quality, community

based services that are focused on the unique and evolving needs of the communities we serve. Through

our affiliation with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, we have a unique ability to serve the holistic needs

of the child and family and coordinate systems of care to help our clients achieve health, safety,

permanency, and well-being. This integration also brings additional resources including grant writing and

fundraising, financial management, human resources, quality training programs, and contract/ grant

management expertise. CHWCS provides child and family counseling services in communities

throughout Wisconsin, including Racine.

2.04a Referral Criteria and Process. CHWCS currently operates school-based mental health

sites in several communities across the state of Wisconsin. Thus, we have experience with such

arrangements within schools and receiving referrals for students, and are fully prepared to create a branch

office location within the Racine Unified elementary school(s) should we be selected. As part of our

service delivery, we would integrate educational opportunities for staff in the schools to understand more

about the mental, emotional and behavioral health needs of children and criteria for referrals. We

anticipate that the school will refer the child and family in need of services. Upon our therapist receiving

parental consent for treatment, our therapist will conduct an initial assessment with the child, develop a

collaborative treatment plan and provide regular therapy in the school setting. CHWCS staff has a long

history and extensive experience working with diverse populations. Our programs serve children and

families from a wide range of ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.

We collaborate with schools in various ways when working with clients, subject to having

releases from the family, to engage school staff in their plan of care. Further, as an agency, we provide


integrated mental health services in schools in numerous communities statewide including Eau Claire,

Marshfield, Madison and Stevens Point. For example, in Madison, our therapists provide school-based

mental health services in the Madison Metropolitan School District and surrounding school districts

through FACE Kids and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS). Our staff has

experience developing group curricula and co-facilitating groups in the areas of depression, anxiety,

social skill building, anger management, self-esteem building and trauma. In the Eau Claire area, we

provide both individual therapy at elementary, middle and high schools as well as group based therapy in

secondary schools. Thus, we have direct experience implementing similar programs elsewhere in the state

and can use those experiences and lessons learned to successfully implement programming in the Racine

Unified School District. We are confident that this experience will enable us to provide effective services

to children served through this program that is both responsive to and considerate of their needs. All

CHWCS mental health clinics are licensed through the state of Wisconsin, and in accordance with DHS

35. We have numerous clinics that are also licensed as satellite clinics.

2.04b Parent Consent. Our therapists would obtain parental consent prior to treatment as well as

for any consultation that therapists may provide with school personnel. Many of our clients provide

consent for our therapists to work directly with their teachers, school social worker, school psychologist

or other school personnel as part of their treatment plan. Depending on the child’s needs, this may

include significant involvement with school personnel, attending Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

meetings and other support.

2.04c Third-Party Billing. All CHWCS Child and Family Counseling billing is processed by

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin through the EPIC billing system. Medical Assistance, Badger Care and

other third party insurance (commercial insurance) are billed through this system. When claiming

payment for services, staff exercises diligence and care in order to ensure the accuracy and integrity of

these charges. Each individual entering charges and procedure codes is responsible for compliance with

applicable billing regulations.


Ensuring access to services is of critical importance to us. CHWCS is able to provide services to

all students at the school regardless of their health insurance coverage and/or ability to pay. Providing

such services to children and families regardless of their ability to pay is consistent with our core values

as an agency. This is how we currently operate as we work to serve the mental health needs of children

who are uninsured or underinsured. Our providers are credentialed through many different insurance

companies and Medicaid and often practice out of more than one clinic location. We could easily expand

the credentialing of our providers involved in this pilot to include the school based clinic as one of their

sites.

Even when families do have coverage, Medicaid and insurance reimbursement do not cover the

full cost of providing mental health services, particularly with the high level of collaboration needed to

work with children. Therefore, we rely on the support from the United Way, Children’s Hospital of

Wisconsin and philanthropic support in order to cover the gap between the reimbursement received and

the full cost of delivering these services. To ensure affordability, we also offer a sliding fee scale,

payment plans and financial assistance through Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin for eligible clients.

Families who are undocumented would be eligible for this support as well.

2.04d Dedicated Staff. CHWCS will assign one full-time therapist to each school for which we

would be awarded the contract. Our goal is to improve the well-being of children and families

experiencing mental health and behavioral issues. The foundational framework for our counseling

program stems from the idea that a child lives within a family and a family lives within a community. Our

therapists are mindful of the all of these influential factors while working with children, parents and other

family members to address problems and improve social and emotional difficulties.

2.04e Background Checks. At CHWCS, all employees must successfully complete

educational requirements on Ethics, Boundaries, and Cultural Diversity, Health and Safety including

CPR, Universal Precautions, and Basic First Aid Training, confidentiality, trauma informed care, and

the organization’s code of business conduct. In addition, all employees must complete background

checks prior to employment and at regular intervals during their employment. The protection of


confidential and sensitive information is of utmost importance to CHWCS and the organization has

policies and procedures in place to ensure such information is properly handled and safeguarded as

well as the disposition of such information. CHWCS understands that the Racine Unified School

District will conduct appropriate background checks on therapists assigned to the pilot project in

accordance with the school district’s requirements.

2.04f Therapy Services. Our therapists have extensive experience working with children of all

ages from infants to adolescents as well as parents and families. Therapists are committed to empowering

families to thrive and grow. We provide support and help children and families cope with issues like

physical or sexual abuse, neglect or trauma, depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, parent-child

conflicts, and anger management. Our therapists are skilled in providing individual, family and group

therapy and use standardized assessments, as relevant and appropriate for the client, to track

outcomes. Our Racine office employs a number of assessment and screening tools depending on the child

and family’s needs. Assessment tools that we use include:

• Achenbach System of Empirically

Based Assessment (Child Behavior

Checklist)

• BDI (Beck Depression Inventory)

• Behavior Assessment System for

Children

• Child Sexual Behavior Inventory

• Eyberg Child Behavior

Inventory/Sutter-Eyberg Student

Behavior Inventory

• Parenting Stress Index

• Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire

• Trauma Symptom Checklist for Young

Children

• Trauma Symptom Checklist for

Children

• Trauma Symptom Inventory

• UCLA PTSD

• Index For DSM IV


Our therapists are experienced in providing trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapies.

Our approach requires collaboration with a variety of community organizations to ensure seamless

delivery of services to children and families in need. We work closely with other health care/ social

service providers, community agencies, schools, parents, and others to address children's physical,

emotional, and social needs. Our therapists also have experience working with school personnel,

providing educational sessions/ presentations as well as consultations with staff, subject to parental

consent. We utilize a strength-based approach to families and always strive to support families who

struggle with multiple needs. It is hard for families to truly address mental health needs if their basic

needs are not met. Although we are not offering in-school psychiatry services, we are experienced in

making appropriate referrals both internally to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and within the

community to connect the child to the right services as timely as possible. Further, we also understand

that one of the schools is participating in the Racine Higher Expectation Program and we welcome the

opportunity to explore how our services may complement that program.

2.05 Staffing Requirements. As discussed above, CHWCS is well-positioned to meet the

staffing requirements and therapy services outlined in this Request for Proposals. Our therapists are

experienced in providing assessments, treatment on a wide variety of mental, behavioral and emotional

health needs, consultations, and making referrals when needed. Therapy services will be provided by a

Child and Family Therapist II. This position requires a master’s degree, 3,000 hours post-master's degree

supervised psychotherapy experience and current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

(LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Professional Counselor (LPC) from the State of

Wisconsin. A position description is included in Attachment A. CHWCS hires therapists with experience

working with victims of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse and working with families of diverse

ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. All of our therapists primarily serve children and

adolescents. As part of this, we also provide services to families and caregivers as needed when most

clinically appropriate. Given the size of our clinics, many of our therapists have been able to further

develop a specialty with particular age groups or issues. For instance, we have several therapists who


work primarily with preschool children to address their emotional and behavioral concerns early on in

life. This enables these children to get on track with their development and be less impaired by these

issues over the course of time.

Our staff has an extensive history of working with families from diverse ethnic, cultural and

socio-economic backgrounds. Currently, languages spoken by our therapists include English. Through

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, however, we have access to phone interpretation and document

translation services in a wide range of languages for families. As an agency, we are also committed to

delivering services in a culturally aware manner and provide training to our staff in this area. Most of our

educational and promotional materials are already developed in both Spanish and Hmong. While we do

not currently have a therapist on staff that is Spanish-speaking, we plan to include this as a preference

when recruiting for the Child and Family Therapist(s) II that would serve this program. That said, we

cannot guarantee that we will be able to hire a Spanish-speaking therapist.

We anticipate that 60 percent of the therapist’s time will be spent on direct therapy, which

equates to approximately 1,248 hours of direct therapy per year. During the school year, therapists would

be on-site at schools, but would also be available to see the students during the summer and other breaks

when the school is closed through our outpatient clinics. Likewise, if a child’s family needs to be directly

involved in therapy, they can transition to being seen at one of our outpatient (non-school-based) clinics.

We would also work with the Racine Unified School District to accommodate services outside of

the regular school day, such as educational sessions for parents in the evening, training for teachers and

staff during in-service or other opportunities that may be appropriate. We would work closely with the

Racine Unified School District to determine the best approach and times for delivery of such

programming.

2.06 Hours of Operation. CHWCS will work with the pilot schools to establish hours of

operation. As noted above, CHWCS is fully prepared to offer services during the summer and other

school breaks. We have two outpatient clinics in Racine County, but would also be willing to provide

services at the school site during breaks if such arrangements can be made with the pilot schools.


2.07 Ongoing Communication and Coordination. As discussed above, our Child and Family

Counseling program is well-versed in working with school personnel and parents to meet the needs of the

children we serve. We will conduct a general needs assessment with the school to determine consultation

and training needs and preferences. Before consultation regarding an individual, therapists will obtain

parental consent. Our therapists will also arrange opportunities for staff education sessions and

presentations on broader topics regarding mental health and wellness. Our therapists are skilled in

providing both formal and informal education opportunities. We will work closely with the schools to

establish such communication processes and to coordinate educational opportunities.

2.08 Recordkeeping. CHWCS has extensive experience managing records and ensuring

confidentiality and privacy. The agency utilizes an EPIC electronic records system for all mental

health records. Child and Family Counseling therapists enter client diagnoses, treatment progress

notes, and billing codes through this confidential system. Records are only released with

parent/legal custodian’s written consent.

2.09 Liability Insurance. CHWCS has attached documentation of liability insurance and

will maintain insurance with limits to meet the requirements of this Request for Proposals, as

required by the Racine Unified School District.

2.10 Interpreter Services. Our affiliation with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin provides

additional supports and services that enhance the delivery of this program. Through Children’s Hospital of

Wisconsin, we have access to phone interpretation and document translation services in a wide range of

languages for families. These services are provided at no cost to families.

2.11 Term. We understand the pilot project is for two years, encompassing the 2015-2016 and

2016-2017 school years. CHWCS is poised to quickly begin moving forward with planning and

implementation following the award of the contract. We propose the following timeline for

implementation.


School Based Mental Health Pilot Project – Proposed Implementation Timeline Activity Timeframe

Notification of Award July 20, 2015 Post Position Opening(s) for School Based Mental Health Child & Family Therapist II

July 2015-August 2015

Hire Staff August 2015 Staff training/ orientation August-September 2015 Coordination with school personnel on logistics, hours of operation, etc

August 2015

Begin providing services on-site, including direct therapy and consultation services

September 2015

Education sessions offered throughout the school year

September 2015-June 2017

Quarterly evaluation reports submitted (specific dates to be determined in consultation with Racine Unified School District)

December 2015-June 2017

2.12 Project Evaluation. Ensuring quality in the delivery of our programs is vital. The CHWCS

Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) department supports program leaders and staff through

creating standards and the infrastructure for quality data tracking, reporting and cataloging. The PQI

department also has access to Children’s Hospital and Health System Quality Division resources and

actively works to support system-wide quality initiatives. Further, our therapists meet the National

Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. CHWCS is also accredited through the Council on

Accreditation (COA). We are fully prepared to submit quarterly evaluation reports. We are accustomed to

collecting the information outlined in the Request for Proposals and reporting back to funders on

outcomes. We track numerous outputs and outcomes for our program and also conduct a client

satisfaction survey. Our evaluation would include reporting on the following items and possibly others

that would be mutually agreed upon by CHWCS and the Racine Unified School District:

• Number of referrals

• Types of referrals

• Diagnoses / presenting issues

• Frequency and duration of treatment

• Time spent in direct service versus

administrative time

• Number of consultations with school

staff


• Possible third party payment sources of

clients (as needed in order to study the

long-term sustainability of the project)

• Outcomes, when available

• Trends, unmet needs, etc.

• No show rates to appointments

• Student/parental satisfaction

• Tracking transition into middle school

(when applicable)

A logic model outlining our measurable outcomes is included on the following page.

Program: Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin-Community Services Child & Family Counseling Logic Model Situation: School-based Mental Health Pilot in the Racine Unified School District

Inputs Outputs Outcomes -- Impact Activities Participation Short Medium Long

Staffing: • Director of Mental

Health • Manager of

Community Services

• Direct Service Supervisor

• 1.0 FTE Therapist (MS &/or MSW), (LCSW, LMFT or LPC) in each school

Funding: • 3rd party billing of

insurance • Other donations

received • Grants

Certification: • State of Wisconsin

license • Council on

Accreditation

Memberships: • WAFCA • Alliance for Children

and Families

Child & Family Counseling Services: • Intake and

assessment • Treatment phase • Discharge planning

and/or referrals • Discharge

School staff consultation: • Holding trainings/

consultations for staff as needed and/or requested

• Availability to consult with staff as needed and/or requested

Parent consultation: • Work with parents to

facilitate family systems changes

• Regularly review treatment plans with parents

Community Collaboration: • Make referrals to

psychiatrists, primary care and other community services as needed

• Number and types of referrals received

• Diagnostic information

• Frequency and duration of treatment and number of no-shows/cancels

• Outcomes, such as number of clients who have improvements in scores on a standardized assessment, and completed goals on their treatment plan

• Student, parental, and staff satisfaction

• Number of staff and parental consultation meetings held

• Number of direct service hours

• Number of referrals made to community providers

• Clients feel that they have high quality services to meet their needs

• Clients begin to report less mental health symptoms

• Clients begin to show more prosocial behaviors at home, school, and the community

• Client’s basic needs are met through services or referrals

• Parents feel more engaged with their child and school

• School staff has a better understanding of mental health topics/issues

• Clients engage in services and begin to utilize other appropriate community resources, and feel more connected to their community

• Clients continue to show improvement in their mental health symptoms

• Clients continue to show more prosocial behavior at home, school, and the community



• Clients have overall more positive mental health, and have higher levels of prosocial behavior at home, school, and the community

• Clients report higher levels of life and relationship satisfaction overall

• Clients are able to positively give to the community



B.01 School Based Mental Health Clinics Projected Budget Year One/2015-2016 School YearYear Two/2016-2017 School Year

1 FTE per site Year One Total for 2 sites Year Two Total for 2 sites

Salary 46,296 92,592 47,119 94,238Benefits 13,875 27,750 14,122 28,244Supervision (incl tax & ben) 7,003 14,006 7,126 14,252Consultation 0 0 0 0Interpreter Services 0 0 0 0Office Supplies 1,073 2,146 1,060 2,120Cell Phone 429 858 424 848Billing Reimbursement 0 0 0 0Computer 1,073 2,146 0 0Printing 0 0 0 0Other: Staff Training 715 1,430 707 1,414Other: Travel 429 858 339 678Other: Credentialing 357 714 353 706TOTAL: 71,250 142,500 71,250 142,500

Administration 5% of Total 3,750 7,500 3,750 7,500

Total: 75,000.00 150,000.00 75,000.00 150,000.00

B.02 School Based Mental Health Pilot

State of Wisconsin DHS 35

All mental health clinics that are part of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services are licensed through the state of Wisconsin, and in accordance with DHS 35. We have numerous clinics that are also licensed as satellite clinics.

We follow all of the recertification guidelines put in place by the state of Wisconsin. We are completely familiar with the process of obtaining a license and/or branch license, and would immediately apply for a branch office license if awarded this grant.

B.03 Certification of ability to bill 3rd parties

All CHWCS Child and Family Counseling billing is processed by Children’s Hospital of

Wisconsin through the EPIC billing system. Medical Assistance, Badger Care and other third party

insurance (commercial insurance) are billed through this system. When claiming payment for services,

staff exercises diligence and care in order to ensure the accuracy and integrity of these charges. Each

individual entering charges and procedure codes is responsible for compliance with applicable billing

regulations.

B.04 Vendor References

Provide company name, address, contact person, telephone number, and appropriate information on the product(s) and/or services(s) used for installations/services with requirements similar to those included in this solicitation document. If vendor is proposing any arrangement involving a third party, the named references should also be involved in a similar arrangement. Unless specified otherwise within this document, please provide a minimum of three (3) references.

Company Name: Eau Claire Area School District

Address: 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Telephone: 715-852-3074 Contact Person: Robyn Criego, Director of SPED/Student Services

Product(s) and/or Service(s) Used: School based mental health services

Company Name: United Way of Kenosha County

Address: 5500 6th Avenue, Suite 210, Kenosha WI 53140

Telephone: 262-658-4104 ext. 19 Contact Person: Erin Morey, Director of Community Impact

Product(s) and/or Service(s) Used: Funder of our Child and Family Counseling services provided in the

Kenosha community

Company Name: NAMI-Racine

Address: 2300 DeKoven Ave., Racine, WI 53403

Telephone: 262-637-0582 Contact Person: Mike Boticki, Executive Director

Product(s) and/or Service(s) Used: Collaborator in supporting, educating and advocating regarding mental

health

Company Name: United Way of Racine County

Address: 2000 Domanik Dr., Racine, WI 53404

Telephone: 262-898-2240 Contact Person: Kimberly Payne, Vice President

Product(s) and/or Service(s) Used: Funder of our Child and Family Counseling services in the Racine

community and home visiting services provided by CHWCS

Company Name:

Address:

Telephone: Contact Person:

Product(s) and/or Service(s) Used:

B.05 Certificate of Liability Insurance

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B.06 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion


Federal Executive Order (E.O.) 12549 “Debarment and Suspension” requires that all contractors receiving individual awards using federal funds, and all sub-recipients certify that the organization and its principals are not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency from doing business with Federal Government.

Your signature certifies that neither you nor your principal is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.

Name: Amy Herbst, Vice President

Company: Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin d/b/a Children’s Hospital of

Wisconsin Community Services

Address: 620 S. 76th Street, Suite 120

City, State, Zip Code: Milwaukee, WI 53214

Phone: (414) 453-1400 Fax: (414) 453-2538

Email: [email protected]

___________________________________ June 29, 2015___________

Signature Date

Attachment A

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Child and Family Therapist II

Job Code: 215110

OSHA II

Department: Counseling

Salary Plan: CSS

Orig. Date: 06/04

Immediate Supervisor: Counseling Supervisor or Counseling Manager

Cost Center:

Last Revised:

5/12 Division: Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin

FLSA: Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Child and Family Therapist provide individual, group and family therapy to children and their families in an outpatient setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision.

• Provides service in a manner that demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to the client’s cultural values and beliefs.

• Assesses, diagnoses and treats children, adults and families with mental health/emotional problems.

• Assesses treatment needs.

• Ability to assume responsibility to assist in building and maintaining defined productivity level for number clients seen per week.

• Maintains positive working relationships with referral source and community organizations.

• Develops Treatment Plans on a quarterly basis with appropriate goal setting.

• Maintains case files including progress notes and other required paperwork/documentation.

• Completes insurance authorization paperwork throughout the course of treatment.

• Provides case consultation and case review with colleagues.

• Communicates with client collateral contacts, i.e. school personnel, health care providers, and family members.

• Reports aggregate client data to supervisor for use in reports to funding sources.

• Attends staff meetings.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field, plus 3000 hours post Master’s experience or PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program.

• State of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensure required or have temporary license with full licensure within 6 months of hire

Job Description: Child and Family Therapist II Page 2

This job description is intended to summarize the essential functions of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of miscellaneous duties and responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED (Continued):

• Prefer experience in child welfare or a specialty (trauma, adoption, EMDR, etc.)

• Experience in working with victims of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse.

• Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred.

• Ability to provide quality individual, group and family therapy.

• Experience with post and pre-adoptive families desired.

• Play therapy experience preferred for child therapist positions.

• Cognitive Behavioral or Family Systems experience for adult therapist positions.

• Good written skills and good verbal communication.

• Knowledge of psychotropic medications.

• Strong computer skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General office environment.

• Must be able to work nights and weekends.


BOARD OF EDUCATION

July 24, 2017



AGENDA ITEM: Academic Standards for RUSD Curriculum and Instructional

Programs

PRESENTING: Rosalie Daca, Chief Academic Officer

DESCRIPTION: Wisconsin State Statute 120.12 (13)(b) require all school districts,

through action of the Board of Education, to formally adopt

educational standards as of July 2015. Racine Unified currently

operates under the standards below based on the OE-10 reporting:

Science – Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

English, Language Arts, Literacy, Mathematics – Common

Core State Standards (CCSS)

English, Language Arts, Literacy and Math (students in

alternative curriculum programs) – Essential Elements of the

Common Core

Early Learning – 4K Wisconsin Model Early Learning

Standards (WMELS)

Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses and programs

– Wisconsin Common Career and Technical Education

Music and Art – Wisconsin Model Academic Standards and

National Core Arts Standards

Physical Education – Wisconsin Model Academic Standards

and SHAPE American’s National Physical Education

Standards

All other subjects – Wisconsin Model Academic Standards

(WMAS)

(https://dpi.wi.gov/standards)

Additionally, Section 118.30 (1g)(a)1 of the Wisconsin State Statutes

also require the District to annually notify parents of academic

standards.

FISCAL NOTE:

RECOMMENDATION: To adopt the academic standards listed above for official use in the

Racine Unified School District Curriculum and Instruction programs

in the school year 2017-18 pursuant to section 120.12 (13)(b) of the

Wisconsin State Statutes. Furthermore, the Board of Education

approves the description above for public notification, via Racine

Unified School District website, of the said standards pursuant to

section 118.30 (1g)(a)1 of the Wisconsin State Statutes.

ACTION TAKEN:

https://dpi.wi.gov/standards

RACINE UNFIED SCHOOL DISTRCIT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

JULY 24, 2017

CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICE and

CHIEF OF SECONDARY TRANSFORMATION OFFICE

AGENDA ITEM:

Textbooks for the Academies of Racine Career Pathway Courses

PRESENTING:

Christopher Neff, Ed. D., Director of Career & Technical Education

Christopher Thompson, Ed. D., Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

DESCRIPTION:

Adoption of new textbook for the following Career and Technology Education courses:

Nutrition – 105 copies (Case, Horlick & Park)

Nutrition for Foodservice & Culinary Professionals (9th ed.), Drummond ISBN-9781119148494

Pro Start 1 – 105 copies (Case, Horlick & Park)

Foundations of Restaurant Management (2nd ed. - Level 1 Student Print Package) National

Education Association Ed. Foundation

Introduction to Construction Systems 1 – 105 copies (Case, Horlick & Park)

Career Connections: One Trade, Many Careers. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners

of America

Career Connections: Project Book 1. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

Supporting Teacher Resources. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

General Aviation – 35 copies (Horlick)

Aviation Maintenance Technician Series: General (3rd ed) Crane ISBN- 9781560277118

Aviation Mechanic Handbook (6th ed) Crane ISBN- 9781560278986

RATIONALE:

The Academies of Racine Career Pathway (Career and Technology Education) courses require the

purchase of new and/or updated textbooks to maintain alignment with our post-secondary

education and organizational partners. As a benefit of enrolling in these courses, RUSD students

can earn college credit from our post-secondary partners. The Career Pathway Impact teams that

developed our new RUSD course sequences also wrote new curriculum for these courses. The

Career Impact Teams involved RUSD teachers, building administrators, Academy Coaches,

Academy Team Leads, Department Chairs, Office of Secondary Transformation administrators,

and post-secondary education and organization partners.

EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS:

Prior to the implementation of the Career Academies (2016-17 school year), 969 Racine Unified

juniors and senior students participated in at least one college-level career pathway course. With

every RUSD student being in a pathway that incorporates college level courses and industry

credentials, our Career Impact Teams will be reviewing curriculum and resources to promote

student success.

FISCAL NOTE:

ServSafe (reflects removal of Sales Tax from quote) $10,746.21

Regional Council of Carpenters $ 3,740.04

Follett School Solutions $18,730.95

All orders include shipping.

Total Amount: $33,217.20

This recommendation will constitute as a textbook adoption for these courses. Future purchases

of these textbooks may occur.

RECOMMENDATION:

Board of Education approved the purchase of Career and Technology Education textbooks for an

amount not to exceed $33,217.20.

Wheeler, Brett <[email protected]> Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 2:57 PM To: Lawrence Pardo <[email protected]> Cc: Christopher Thompson <[email protected]>, Christopher Neff <[email protected]>

July 18, 2017

4869233 RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 3109 MT PLEASANT ST RACINE, WI 53404 PO# NONE

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(1) WILE 2017 NUTRITION FOR FOODSERVICE AND

CULINARY PROFESSION ISBN: 1-11-914849-9 ISBN-13: 9781119148494 Book

105 105 AVAILABLE (NEW) 160.59 16,861.95

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Carpenters & Joiners Training Center740 Olive St.St. Paul, MN 55130Phone: 651-646-7337 Fax: 651-646-7395

DATE:

Bill To: CHRIS NEFF Ship To: southeast Wisconsin carpentry training cRACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT N25 W23055 PAUL RD3109 MOUNT PLEASANT ST Pewaukee,WI 53072RACINE ,WI 53404

ATT: JAMES ANDERSON

ACCOUNT NO. P.O. TERMS

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

105 13.13$ $1,378.65

34.59 $0.00

3.50 $0.00

CC0005D - One Trade, Many Crafts DVD, all TAE* and Instructor Guide 3.50 $0.00

105 CC0001M - Project Book 1 16.63 $1,746.15

CC0001G - Project Book 1 TAE 49.81 $0.00

CC0002M - Project Book 2 16.24 $0.00

CC0002G - Project Book 2 TAE 55.72 $0.00

CC003CM - Project Book 3: Commercial Construction 21.56 $0.00

59.44 $0.00

24.36 $0.00

75.57 $0.00

CCMATHM - Career Connections: Math for the Trades 28.91 $0.00

CCMATHG - Career Connections: Math for the Trades Instructor Guide 58.24 $0.00

3 CC0004D - The Virtual Shop 35.00 $105.00

3 25.00 $75.00

CCPASSM - One Trade, Many Careers for Pre-Apprenticeship Prog. 11.87 $0.00

CCPASSG - One Trade, Many Careers for Pre-Apprenticeship Prog. TAE 34.59 $0.00

5.93 $0.00

22.72 $0.00

$435.24

TOTAL 3,740.04

TAX -

AMOUNT DUE $3,740.04

Make all checks payable to Carpenters & Joiners Training Center, 740 Olive St., St. Paul, MN 55130If you have any questions concerning this invoice, contact Jon Mahan at 651-368-3433 or [email protected].

Shipping & Handling

CC003CG - Project Book 3: Commercial Construction TAE


July 19, 2017

CCPOST - L - Outreach Posters (set of 3) Large (3' x 4.5')

CC003RM - Project Book 3: Residential Construction

CC003RG - Project Book 3: Residential Construction TAE

CCEVQBC - Career Connections ExamView Assessment Quest. Bank

CCPOST - Outreach Posters (set of 3)

CC00SSG - One Trade, Many Careers TAE

JOB

CC00SSM - One Trade, Many Careers

CC0TAEC - Resource CD, all TAEs and Instructor Guide

THANK YOU!

“A” “B” “C” “D” “E” “F” “G”

IV V VI VII VIIA VIII IX X

Step BA BA+12 BA+24 MA NBTC MasteryMA+12 or

MA & Mastery

MA+24 or MA+12

& Mastery

PhD/EdD or

MA+24 &

Mastery

1 41,104 43,323 45,543 47,763 47,763 50,476 53,189 55,902

2 42,049 44,268 46,487 49,127 49,127 51,840 54,554 57,267

3 42,994 45,214 47,432 50,492 50,492 53,205 55,918 58,631

4 43,939 46,158 48,377 51,856 51,856 54,570 57,283 59,996

5 44,883 47,103 49,323 53,222 53,222 55,935 58,648 61,362

6 45,828 48,048 50,267 54,587 54,587 57,300 60,013 62,726

6a 46,570 - - - - - - -

7 48,993 51,213 55,951 55,951 58,664 61,378 64,090

7a 49,787 - - - - - -

8 52,682 57,841 57,841 60,554 63,267 65,980

9 54,152 59,731 59,731 62,444 65,157 67,870

10 55,622 61,622 61,622 64,335 67,047 69,761

11 57,092 63,511 63,511 66,224 68,938 71,651

12 58,562 65,401 65,401 68,115 70,827 73,540

12a 59,512 66,461 66,461 69,217 71,975 74,731

Step C-Psych IIIC-Psych IV

PhDStep BSN MSN

1 60,554 1 46,487 51,840

2 62,444 2 47,432 53,205

3 68,938 73,487 3 48,377 54,570

4 70,827 75,377 4 49,323 55,935

5 72,717 77,266 5 50,267 57,300

6 74,606 79,157 5a 51,082 58,229

6a 75,815 80,439

Level of

Preparation

Teachers who have been hired under an emergency permit will be frozen at Step 1 until the time that s/he has obtained the initial educator's license. At the time that , s/he will be

placed on the schedule commensurate with his/her applicable experience.

Teacher Salary Schedule 2017-18

BASIC SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PSYCHOLOGISTSBASIC SALARY SCHEDULE FOR NURSES

Grade Step One Step Two Step Three Step Four

2 $13.65 $14.13 $14.52 $14.89

3 $19.29 $19.74 $20.23 $20.76

4 $20.92 $21.40 $21.96 $22.41

5 $21.98 $22.51 $23.05 $23.67

6 $22.99 $23.60 $24.19 $24.79

7 $24.04 $24.67 $25.21 $25.82

8 $24.99 $25.67 $26.35 $26.99

9 $26.00 $26.68 $27.40 $28.10

10 $27.04 $27.74 $28.45 $29.21

2017-2018 Building Service Employee Salary Schedule

LEVEL II** LEVEL III LEVEL IV LEVEL V

High School + 30 college

credits & 1 year experience

or 10 years uninterrupted

employment experience as

an assistant withRUSD

60 college credits – 10

in education & 2 years

experience

90 college credits – 15 in

education & 3 years

experience

Step Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly

1 $13.81 $14.38 $15.97 $17.10

2 $14.13 $14.73 $16.46 $17.70

3 $14.51 $15.01 $16.90 $18.11

4 $15.12 $15.59 $17.52 $18.78

Step Hourly Step Hourly

1 $15.75 1 $21.32

2 $16.57 2 $22.80

3 $17.02 3 $24.28

Educational Assistants 2017-2018 Master Salary Schedule

BRAILLE TRANSCRIBERS, HEARING

INTERPRETERS & LPN'sMATRONS

Positions required by the District to have bilingual skills will be placed on the Master Salary Schedule

and will be compensated an additional $1.00 per hour over and above the Schedule.

Progression from one level to another will be made at the closest corresponding step which guarantees

an increase in his/her salary.

Level Min Mid Max Technical Clerical Support

1 $12.15 $13.97 $16.50 Secretary 5

2 $14.18 $16.55 $19.95 Benefit Clerk HR Associate Secretary 6-7

3 $16.71 $19.85 $22.82 Secretary 8

Trainee Project Mgr Sec. Transformation Payroll Associate

Medicaid Billing & Prog. Spec

5 $18.96 $22.28 $25.59 Accountant Entry Level Accounts Payable Spec

6 $19.92 $23.40 $26.89 Printer Call Center Technician 1

Accountant Communications Marketing Spec Staffing & Substutites Spec Call Center Technician 2

Benefits Specialist ESEA Grant Spec Translator/Interpreter Spec Call Center Technician 3

Budget and Grant Spec Facilities & Projects Data Spec.

CFO Admin Assistant Family & Comm Engagement Spec

CEO Admin Assistant Payroll Spec

Communications Mulitmedia Spec Project Manager

8 $22.81 $26.80 $30.79 Admin Asst HR/ER BOE Admin Assistant Call Center Lead

Superintendent Exec Asst Call Center Technician 4

Painter

Accountant 1 Payroll Specialist 1 Carpenter

Budget Control/Workers Comp Spec School Data Systems Support Spec

Budget and Grant Specialist Staffing Specialist 1

Benefits Supervisor Health Services Supervisor Application Support Specialist

Facilities Supervisor Purchasing Supervisor HRIS Administrator

IMC Supervisor Sr School Data Sys Support Spec IS Trainer

Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor Transportation/Enrollmt Supervisor Network Administator

Payroll Supervisor Technical Project Supervisor

Family & Comm Engagemt Mgr Sr Leadership Acctbility& Effic Ld Applications Support Spec

Human Resources Manager Mental Health Collaborative Mgr

Priority Schools Prof Dev Spvr

Admin Supp Prncp Dean of Students Elementary ERP Spec

Assitant Principal Early Childhood Assistant Principal Elementary

Special Education Supervisor Coordinator School Climate Prgm

Supervisor Student Info Sys/Data Specialist Dual Lang Progrm

14 $33.82 $42.27 $50.72 Assistant Director Facilities Dean of Students Middle School

Middle School Assistant Principal

Asst Dir of Instruction & Curriculum Dir Personalized Lrning & STEAM Sr. Application Support Spec

Asst Dir of Special Education Director of Virtual Learning Sr. Network Support Spec

Dean of Students (200) Elementary Principal 1

Dir Career & Tech Ed Programs Facilities Director & Operations

Dir of Prof Development Fed, State & Loc Fnded Prog Dir

Director Budget/Grant Freshmen Academy Principal

Director Bus Svcs/Controller High School Academy Prncp

Director of Student Services Master Scheduler

Asst Dir Alternative Learning Elementar Principal 2 ERP Business Analyst

Director of School Support Middle School Principal Technical Serv Group Spvr

District Wide Admin Support Spec Walden III / REAL Principal

Early Learning Programs Director

17 $39.60 $51.48 $63.36 Principal 4K-8 Campus Director of Alternative Schools

Director of Bilingual & ELL Exec Director Human Resources

Director Performance & Eval Sys Executive Director Instruct & Curr

Executive Director Accountability Executive Director of ER

Executive Director Assessment High School Principal

Executive Director Special Ed Sr Leadership Accountability/Eff

19 $43.70 $56.81 $69.92 Deputy Chief of Schools

Chief Academic Officer Chief Information Officer

Chief Cmnctns & Cmnty Engmnt Chief Operations Officer

Chief Financial Officer Chief Secondary Transformation

Chief Human Resources Deputy Superintendent

16

18

$50.04 $65.06 $80.0720

$66.56$54.08$41.60

$38.72 $58.09$48.41

12 $30.65 $38.31

13

15

$32.19

$35.97 $44.96

$40.24

10 $24.95 $29.94 $34.93

11 $30.01 $36.02

$28.60

$53.95

$48.29

$45.97

$42.02

2017-2018 Leadership & Business Salary Schedule

Professional Support

9 $23.75 $28.50 $33.25

Leadership

7

$24.37$21.21$18.054

$21.18 $24.89

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Personnel

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Professional Conduct The District sets high expectations for its employees because of the important mission it has to serve its students and stakeholders. The vast majority of employees exemplify excellent job performance, work standards, and conduct to support the District mission and advance student success. In order to attain the District’s educational and organizational goals in an effective manner, sound management practice fully apprises employees of expectations for their conduct. This administrative regulation is intended to set forth the conduct and expectations that govern all District employees by outlining professional conduct. When an employee violates a District policy, procedure, rule, or regulation, whether written or unwritten, that employee shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination from employment as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Expectations for professional conduct include but are not limited to the following: 1. Act in good faith and with respect by practicing civility with students, staff and

community. Examples of behaviors that could be considered inappropriate include: Threatening, harassing, intimidating, interfering with, coercing, injuring, or

using abusive language toward students, employees or members of the public;

Disregarding the safety or well-being of others, and Participating in activity (e.g. commentary on social media, etc.) that

significantly detracts from the District’s image or reputation unless protected by the First Amendment.

2. Serve the public’s trust by responsibly safeguarding District resources. Examples

of behaviors that could be considered inappropriate include: Using, possessing or removing District property without authorization; Damaging District property; Engaging in non-charitable or business-related solicitation during assigned

work hours; Loitering or sleeping during assigned work hours or while on District

premises; Accessing, disclosing or copying confidential information or records without

authorization, and

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Accepting anything of value for the purpose of influencing judgment. 3. Honor the obligations of employment and law. Examples of behaviors that could

be considered inappropriate include: Engaging in insubordinate behaviors; Neglecting assigned job duties; Failing to cooperate with a District investigation; Falsifying, modifying, or altering any District documents or records,

including applications for employment, whether by omission or commission; Failing to be forthright; Being excessively absent or tardy and/or failing to follow appropriate

attendance reporting procedures; Reporting to work impaired by illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or

intoxicants, and/or impaired by the unauthorized consumption of prescription drugs or other legal substance;

Possessing, using, or selling illegal or unauthorized substances (i.e. drugs, drug paraphernalia, intoxicants, narcotics, or any other controlled substance.);

Possessing illegal or prohibited firearms or other weapons during assigned work hours or while on District premises;

Violating federal, state, and/or local laws/ordinances which are substantially job-related or render the employee unavailable for work due to incarceration;

Failing to comply with health, safety, and sanitation requirements, rules, and regulations, and

Failing to report child abuse or neglect.

2. Code of Ethics (4116.22) The Board endorses the following adaptation of the NEA Code of Ethics for

teachers: FIRST PRINCIPLE: The primary obligation of the teaching profession is to guide

children, youth and adults in the pursuit of knowledge and skills to prepare them in the ways of democracy, and to help them to become happy, useful, self-supporting citizens. The ultimate strength of the nation lies in the social responsibility, economic competence and moral strength of the individual American.

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SECOND PRINCIPLE: The members of the teaching profession share with parents the task of shaping each student's purposes and acts toward socially acceptable ends. The effectiveness of many methods of teaching is dependent upon cooperative relationships with the home.

THIRD PRINCIPLE: The teaching profession occupies a position of public trust

involving not only the individual teacher's personal conduct, but also the interaction of the school and the community. Education is most effective when these many relationships operate in a friendly, cooperative and constructive manner.

FOURTH PRINCIPLE: The members of the teaching profession have inescapable

obligations with respect to employment. These obligations are nearly always shared employer-employee responsibilities based upon mutual respect and good faith.

FIFTH PRINCIPLE: The teaching profession is distinguished from many other

occupations by the uniqueness and quality of the professional relationships among all teachers. Community support and respect are influenced by the standards of teachers and their attitudes toward teaching and other teachers.

Legal Reference: Policy adopted: April 11, 1977

Policy reviewed: March 16, 1998 Administrative Regulation revised:

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