Greenfield School District Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENFIELD
BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday September 10, 2012 6:30 PM
GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 4800 S. 60th Street Greenfield, WI 53220

I.    Call to Order School Board Budget Hearing - 6:30 PM
A.    Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance to Flag and Country by members of the GHS Air Force Jr. ROTC.
B. Introductions
C.    2012-13 Budget Presentation
D.    Public Hearing - Comments from Citizens (To allow for multiple citizens to comment in a timely manner, please limit comments to 3-4 minutes per person.)

II.    Adjourn School Board Budget Hearing & Convene Annual Meeting

III.    Election of Chairperson

IV.    Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Donald Carlson

V.    State of District Report - Superintendent, Mr. Conrad D. Farner

VI.    Annual Meeting Action Items by the Electors
A.    Adopt Tax Levy

Recommended Motion: Be it resolved that a tax in the amount of $25,023,908 be levied on all properties, real and personal, within the boundaries of the School District of Greenfield for the purpose of financing the educational programs of the Greenfield Public Schools for the 2012-13 school year.

NOTE: While the electors vote on a local tax levy needed to implement the budget, ultimately it is the statutory responsibility of the School Board to certify an appropriate levy to support District operations before November 1, 2012.

B.    Set Salaries and Authorize Expense Reimbursement of School Board Members

NOTE: Board Member salaries were set at $4,200.00 each at the Annual Meeting in 1997. The electors are requested to address this amount at each Annual Meeting, considering the time and commitment to address the issues dealing with the children of this community.

1.    Recommended Motion: Be it resolved that the electors of the School District of Greenfield, Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin, authorize the annual salaries for School Board Members for the 2012-13 school year to be set at $4,200.00 for each Board Member.
2.    Recommended Motion: Be it further resolved that the electors authorize the payment of actual and necessary expenses of School Board Members when traveling in the performance of duties.
3.    Recommended Motion: Be it resolved that the electors of the School District of Greenfield, Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin, authorize the reimbursement of a School Board Member for actual loss of earnings for attendance at events that require the School Board Member to be absent from regular employment based on Board Policy.

C.    Authorize the Sale of School Property (not buildings and land)

NOTE: The District is in possession of property (not land or buildings) which is no longer needed for school purposes but has value. The School Board believes this property should be sold.

Recommended Motion: Be it resolved that the electors of the School District of Greenfield, Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin, authorize the School Board to dispose of surplus property (not land or buildings) that is no longer needed for school purposes upon terms and conditions satisfactory to the School Board.

D.    Set the Time and Date for the Annual Meeting for 2013.

Recommended Motion: Be it resolved that the date and time of the Annual Meeting for the 2013-14 school year be established by the Greenfield School Board.

VII. Adjourn Annual Meeting