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Wisconsin Title I Association Meeting Minutes
Wisconsin Title I Association General Business Meeting October 16, 2009 Holiday Inn in Stevens Point, WI
Co-President Jennifer Giedd welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order.
The Secretary’s Report was presented by Patty Harelson. The minutes were approved as presented.
The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Beth Lee. The association has a balance of $111,693.38, conferences expenses are yet to be paid. Memberships for this year are 86 new and 92 renewals. The report was approved as presented.
Committee Reports: All award applications are available on line; Scholarship, Outstanding Service Award, Administrators Award and Title I Grant. Check website for due dates. NAFEPA – no report. Planning Committee: Spring Conference – April 14 and 15, 2010 at the Kalahari in Wis. Dells Keynoters – Wednesday, April 14th is Spence Rogers and Thursday, April 15th is Greg Tang
Old Business: Website – all association information is available on line. Electronic Toolkit continues to be worked on. It is a joint project with WTIA, WSRA Title I Committee, and the DPI.
New Business: The Executive committee brought to the membership to raise dues. A motion was made by Paula Houdek to raise dues by $5, single $35 and school district $125 for 4 members then $30 for each additional member. A seconded was made by Colleen Konicek. Motion carried. The association has made arrangements with Viterbo University to offer 1 graduate credit to conference attendees. The cost of the credit is $90 dollars. Donna MacLeisch is the contact person. Motion to adjourn was made by Kathy Heineck and seconded by Lance Ellmann. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Jo Harelson WTIA Secretary
Wisconsin Title I Association Business Meeting April 17, 2009 Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
Co- Presidents Sue Wolfe and Linda Bruun welcomed everyone to the conference.
The Secretary’s Report was presented by Patty Harelson. A motion to accept the report was made by John Pfaff and seconded by Colleen Konicek. Motion carried.
The Treasurer’s Report was given by Beth Lee. The association has a balance of $133,182.73; conferences expenses have not been paid. Motion to accept the report was made by Kathy Heineck and seconded by Colleen Konicek. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Administrator’s Award – Linda Bruun presented this award to Larry Ouimette, the District Administrator, from Lac du Flambeau. He received a plaque and a $200 check for his school district.
Outstanding Service Award – Linda Bruun presented this award to Monica Notaro, retired DPI Consultant. She received a plaque and a $100 check for a school of her choice. Monica stated it is too difficult to choose a school; therefore she donated the check to the raffle to be won by a school.
Scholarship winners – Linda Bruun presented the WTIA Scholarships to Laura Utgard from Osceola, Karolyn Pierson from New Richmond and Katie Nordby from Barron. Laura and Karolyn were able to attend and receive their scholarships. The scholarship committee/grant readers were Linda Bruun, Sue Wolfe, Patty Harelson, Connie Alvin, Lisa Nestingen and Chris Kamrath.
Title I Grants – Lance Ellmann announced the winners of the two $2000 Grants. They are Arcadia Elementary School and Lac du Flambeau. Grant readers were Lance Ellmann, Patty Harelson, Tammy McGratten, Jennifer Giedd and Kim Jenkins. Last year’s winners reported back on their grants for this year. Diane Jenquin from Marinette and Lance shared a note from Westfield (they were unable to attend).
E-Newsletter – As part of a WTIA membership the member receives a newsletter after each conference. Paula Niedbalski, Newsletter editor, welcomes any suggestions or comments.
Conference Planning for 2009-2010 – Co-presidents Jennifer Giedd and Robert Morelan shared the dates and keynoter for next year’s conferences: October 15 & 16, 2009 at the Holiday Inn in Stevens Point Keynoters are Debbie Silver and Dr. Robert Plavik April 14 & 15, 2010 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells (this conference is on a Wednesday and Thursday because of space availability at the Kalahari). Keynoters are Spence Rogers and Greg Tang
NAFEPA Report – John Pfaff reminded us of the information we received at lunch on Thursday about the stimulus money and that the 2007 Reauthorization of NCLB is still in the works.
Unfinished Business:
By-Laws revision – The By-Laws revisions that were shared at the October, 2008, meeting and available online were voted on. A motion was made by Colleen Konicek to accept the revisions to the By-Laws. It was seconded by Jennifer Giedd. Motion carried.
Electronic Toolkit – Is still being worked on, there is a form in the conference folder for sharing any ides.
New Business:
Elections for 2009-2010 – President Elect and Secretary
Nominations were taken from the floor for President Elect – Kathy Heineck, Donna MacLeish and Diana Jenquin. A motion to close nominations for President Elect and accept all three as Co-President Elects was made by Jennifer Giedd and seconded by Colleen Konicek. Motion carried.
Nominations were taken from the floor for Secretary – Patty Harelson. A motion was made by Robert Morelan to close nominations and accept Patty Harelson as the Secretary. It was seconded by Jennifer Giedd. Motion carried.
2009-2010 Executive Committee: Co-Presidents – Robert Morelan and Jennifer Giedd C0-Preident Elects – Kathy Heineck, Donna MacLeish and Diana Jenquin Secretary – Patty Harelson Treasurer – Beth Lee CESA Representative – Lance Ellmann DPI Representatives – Myrna Toney and Mary Kluesch NAFEPA Representative – John Pfaff
Announcements and Updates:
Please continue to check the WTIA website, www.wt1a.com , for upcoming conferences and registrations.
Jennifer Giedd shared a short update from WEAC.
Motion to adjourn was made by Colleen Konicek and seconded by Robert Morelan. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted
Patty Jo Harelson WTIA Secretary
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