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North Cape School District board approves facilities repairs, staffing changes and 2024–25 compensation
Summary
At its June 17 meeting in Franksville, the North Cape School District Board approved parking-lot repairs, purchased a combined washer/dryer and water-heater replacement, accepted several staff resignations, hired a new 2nd-grade teacher and authorized compensation for 2024–25 following a closed session.
The North Cape School District Board of Education on June 17 in Franksville approved a series of facilities repairs and personnel actions and authorized compensation for the 2024–25 school year.
President Dan Hying called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. The board voted unanimously to approve the May 20 meeting minutes and to accept the treasurer’s financial report, payroll and disbursement checks. Treasurer Tom Halter presented the financials and motions to approve were carried with all members present voting in favor.
Under Facilities Update, the board approved a bid from Asphalt Contractors to repair cracks and redo sections on the northwest end of the parking lot, including trenching, stone fill and new drain tile. Tom Halter summarized recommended work and Tom Henningfeld moved to approve the posted quote; Keith Jacobson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Board members also discussed security rekeying for external doors and key distribution; the board noted current limits on obtaining additional keys and directed John to follow up with Harvey on who will receive keys. The board approved replacing the maintenance-room water heater and purchasing a recommended washer/dryer unit for student/staff laundry needs. Options discussed included a single electric wash/dry unit priced at $1,250 and a combined installed unit quoted at $2,350; the board approved the repair and purchase motion (motion by Tom Halter, second by Keith Jacobson).
Harvey reported on planned seam work for the gym floor and that contractors from Stus and Pro-Star Flooring (Burlington) had been contacted. The board is seeking additional concrete quotes for other exterior work.
On security cameras, board members reviewed a BayCom quote and noted the district submitted a grant application that would cover about 75% of the camera project if awarded; members discussed limitations of the existing network video recorder (NVR), software changes and the potential need for cloud or dual systems. The board expects notice about the grant in September.
In new business the board approved modifying the contract of Julie Curci so she will teach full time at North Cape for Art and Spanish (she had been a shared employee with Washington Caldwell). The board also accepted resignations from Tina Thomas, Holly Brown and Kayla Kettinger and approved the hiring of Kelsey Kemper as the district’s 2nd-grade teacher; the motion for Kemper noted she had strong recommendations and a 4.0 from La Crosse with outstanding references.
The board moved to closed session under Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employee performance and compensation, then returned to open session and approved recommended 2024–25 compensation for teachers, support staff and administration. The vote to adopt the recommended compensation packages was unanimous among members present.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Votes at a glance - Approve May 20, 2024 minutes — Motion: Tom Henningfeld; Second: Tom Halter; Outcome: approved (all in favor). - Approve financials (revenue, expenditure, balance sheet) — Motion: Tom Halter; Second: Keith Jacobson; Outcome: approved (all in favor). - Approve payroll and disbursement checks — Motion: Keith Jacobson; Second: Tom Henningfeld; Outcome: approved (all in favor). - Approve Asphalt Contractors quote (parking lot repairs) — Motion: Tom Henningfeld; Second: Keith Jacobson; Outcome: approved (all in favor). - Replace water heater and purchase washer/dryer unit — Motion: Tom Halter; Second: Keith Jacobson; Outcome: approved (all in favor). - Modify contract for Julie Curci to full-time Art and Spanish — Motion: Tom Halter; Second: Tom Henningfeld; Outcome: approved (all in favor). - Accept resignations (Tina Thomas; Holly Brown; Kayla Kettinger) — Motion: Tom Halter; Second: Keith Jacobson; Outcome: approved (all in favor). - Hire Kelsey Kemper, 2nd Grade Teacher — Motion: Keith Jacobson; Second: Tom Henningfeld; Outcome: approved (all in favor). - Adjourn to closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) — Motion: Tom Halter; Second: Tom Henningfeld; Outcome: approved (all in favor). - Approve 2024–25 compensation for teachers, support staff and administration — Motion: Tom Halter; Second: Tom Henningfeld; Outcome: approved (all in favor).
The board did not record any roll-call vote counts beyond the notation that each motion passed "all in favor." The meeting minutes list four board members present.
