One City Schools

Minutes

One City Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Location

One City Broadway, 1707 W. Broadway, Monona, WI 53713 (lower level)

Only One City Board members, staff and invited guests are allowed to participate in-person.

 

Directors Present

C. Gaines (remote), D. Aguayo (remote), G. Derzon (remote), G. Ladson-Billings (remote), J. Krupp (remote), M. Hanson (remote), N. Wray, S. Stroman (remote), T. Pedracine (remote)

Directors Absent

S. Klug, T. Jaeckle

Ex Officio Members Present

K. Caire

Non Voting Members Present

K. Caire

Guests Present

D. Stephan, G. Wiseman, L. Holiday (remote), M. Dyslin, M. Ruffin, V. Ramakrishnan (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

N. Wray called a meeting of the board of directors of One City Schools to order on Tuesday Apr 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

J. Krupp made a motion to approve the minutes from One City Regular Board Meeting on 03-21-23.
S. Stroman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Presentation by One City Schools Principal and Teachers

A.

OCS Student Progress Update

M. Dyslin, T. Jay, and J. Moore, OCS Principal and 6th grade teachers, provided an update of STAR assessment data and the growth scholars are experiencing. T. Jay eloquently shared her observations around some of the challenges children faced at the beginning of the school year and the many positive changes she has seen in One City's 6th graders. 

III. February 2023 Financial Statement Review and Approval

A.

February 2023 Financial Statements

S. Stroman made a motion to approve the February financial statements.
J. Krupp seconded the motion.

Board members reviewed, discussed and approved the financial statements from February 2023.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Report on One City's Advocacy Efforts

A.

Advocacy Efforts Update

Andy Engel of The Hamilton Consulting Group updated Board members on advocacy efforts to date. Visits with legislators have been very positive. Mr. Engel and his colleagues will share suggestions for board member communication with legislators as efforts progress.

V. One City Schools Department Reports

A.

Department Reports

Written department reports were shared with Board members for review. 

VI. Move to Closed Session of the One City Board of Directors

A.

Closed Session Discussion

J. Krupp made a motion to move to closed session.
G. Derzon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Wiseman