Wisconsin Title I Association

Business Meeting

October 15, 2010

Holiday Inn, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

The meeting was called to order by Co-President Diane Jenquin.

A motion to amend the agenda was made by Kathy Heineck, seconded y Colleen Konicek.  Motion carried.

The Secretary Report was given by Patty Harelson.  Motion to approve the report was made by Colleen Konicek, seconded by Sue Wolfe.  Motion carried.

The Treasurer Report was given by Beth Lee.  The association has a balance of $110167.69, conference expensive have to be paid.  Motion to approve the minutes was made by Kathy Heineck, seconded by Kathy Heineck.  Motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Awards – Patty Harelson shared information on the Scholarship Award, Administrators Award, Outstanding Service Award and the WTIA Innovative Grant applications.  All applications can be found on WTIA’s website www.wt1a.com .

NAFEPA – John Pfaff shared that there is not happening with reauthorization, after the elections we should hear more.  John also shared information on NAFEPA’s national scholarship, more information can be found on their website.

DPI Report – Jill Underly gave an update on things happening at the state level.

·      Comparability Report – DPI is waiting on guidance from the federal level.

·      Statewide Title I Network that is available through all the CESAs

·      DPI is working on a new electronic ESEA Consolidated Application, they hope to release it in the spring of 2012 for the 2012-13 school year.

OLD BUSINESS:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

A discussion was held on the possibility of changing the format of the conferences.  Ideas shared included having each conference as one day, the fall conference being one day and the spring conference for 2 days, one day conferences in the style of a one day institute, and going to one conference.  If the association went to one conference a change in by-laws would have to be made. Some felt that the 2 day conferences provide a great time for social networking – sharing between districts.  No decisions were made; members are encouraged to share ideas with the executive board.

OTHER:          

WTIA Polo shirts – Sue Wolfe – Polo shirts are available for purchased and can be ordered.

Anniversary Dinner – John Pfaff gave a short report on the dinner held on Thursday evening.

Viterbo Credit – Donna MacLeish – There will be a 2:30 meeting for those wishing to receive a credit.

Motion to adjourn was made by Donna MacLeish and seconded by Colleen Konicek.  Meeting adjourned.

 Respectfully Submitted,

 Patty Jo Harelson

WTIA Secretary

Wisconsin Title I Association

Business Meeting

April 15, 2010

Kalahari Resort, Wis. Dells

The meeting was called to order by Co-President Bob Morelan.

The Secretary’s Report was given by Patty Harelson.  A motion to approve the minutes was made by John Pfaff, seconded by Colleen Konicek.  Motion carried.

The Treasurer’s Report was given Beth Lee.  The association has a balance of $123,070.13, spring conference expenses have not been paid yet.  Beth mentioned that dollars will be moved from a CD to the Money Market account to help cover the conference expenses.  A motion to approve the report was made by Colleen Konicek, seconded by Donna MacLeish. Motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Linda Bruun reported on the Outstanding Service Award and Administrator Award – there were no applicants.

Linda Bruun reported on the Scholarship Awards.  There were 55 applications, the winners are: Benjamin Keigley from Green Bay, Brian Van Dyk from New Richmond, and Cody Lehman from Green Lake.  All there were present at the breakfast. The scholarship readers were: Linda Bruun, Patty Harelson, Connie Alvin, Lisa Nestigen, Chris Kamrath and Sue Wolfe.

John Pfaff gave the report NAFEPA.  He reported on the status of the re-authorization of ESEA, President Obama’s Blue Print is available on line, and the over all status of things at the federal level in regard to education.

Lance Ellmann reported on the WTIA Grant.  There were 8 applications this year, 2 were disqualified for being incomplete.  This year’s winners are Cashton and Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau (G-E-T).  Last year’s winners reported back on what they did with their grants; Arcadia and Lac du Flambeau.  Grant readers were: Lance Ellmann, Patty Harelson, Jeni Giedd, and Jill Underly.

The Co-President Elects reported on next year’s conferences:

            Fall Conference, October 14 and 15 at the Holiday Inn in Stevens Point.

                        Keynotes: Shane Templeton, Gaye Ivvy, and a third to be determined.

            Spring Conference, April 14 and 15, 2011 at the Chula Vista in Wis. Dells.

                        Keynotes: Rick DuVall and Debbie Estes.

Unfinished Business:  None

New Business:

Elections: Treasurer, President Elect and CESA Rep.

Patty Harelson nominated Beth Lee to continue as Treasurer, seconded by Colleen Konicek.  Motion carried.

Christie Chapman nominated Linda Bruun for President Elect, seconded by Lance Ellmann. Motion carried.

Paula Houdek was nominated by Bob Morelan for Co-President Elect, seconded by John Pfaff.  Motion carried.

Lance Ellmann nominated Lisa Arneson from CESA 5 as the CESA Representative, seconded by Linda Bruun. Motion carried.

Election results:

Treasurer – Beth Lee for 2010-11 and 2011-12

Co-President Elects – Linda Bruun and Paula Houdek for 2010-2011

            CESA Representative – Lisa Arneson

Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Patty Harelson, seconded by Lance Ellmann.  Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Patty Jo Harelson, WTIA Secretary