Monona 6th Grade Moves to Glacial Drumlin

Reed Foster, PEP (Physical Education Progress) Grant Coordinator and MG Teacher, presented an update to the Board regarding the PEP Grant that district received from the US Department of Education. This three-year grant, valued at $541,000 over the three years, will help make a change in our physical education program. Mr. Foster shared information on what changes are being made in the district.

Location of 6^th Grade Programming. President Fox asked for a motion to accept the administrative recommendation prior to holding discussion.

MOTION: Jason McCutchin moved to accept the Administrative Recommendation to move the 6^th grade students from Winnequah to Glacial Drumlin, beginning in the 2010-2011 school year and Jill List seconded.

MOTION: Susan Manning asked to amend the previous motion and to delay this decision by two weeks in order to address open enrollment and budget decisions. The motion failed for lack of a second.

The Board had lengthy discussion regarding this topic, including items such as busing, furniture, and efficiencies in programming and staff. Many members indicated that this is the most difficult decision that they have had to make since being on the Board. In addition, some mentioned that they realize there are inefficiencies with not combining the 6th grade students and above all, they agree that educationally this is in the interest of our students.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Motion carries on a vote of 6-1. Susan Manning voted Nay.

The Board will vote on the consolidation of Maywood and Winnequah prior to the reductions discussion at the March 24, 2010 meeting.

The Board conducted a variety of other board business, which can be found in the minutes on the district website.

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