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WASSA SUPER QUIZ. WASSA Spring Conference April 15-16, 2010. 1. Which of the following is NOT an exemption under which school districts may convene in closed session?.
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WASSA SUPER QUIZ WASSA Spring Conference April 15-16, 2010
1. Which of the following is NOT an exemption under which school districts may convene in closed session? To discuss qualifications the board is looking for in candidates for a position and the range of compensation for a position. To consider the performance evaluations of an employee over which the board exercises responsibility. To confer with legal counsel who is giving advice regarding litigation in which the board is involved. To develop strategies for collective bargaining.
1. Which of the following is NOT an exemption under which school districts may convene in closed session? Answer: a.) Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) does not authorize a closed session to discuss the qualifications a governmental body is looking for in candidates for a position of public employment or the general salary scale to apply to a position of employment. 80 Op. Att’y Gen. 176, 182 (1992).
2. Under the Wisconsin Public Records Law, which of the following is excluded from the definition of “record?” Notes. Drafts. Materials which are purely the personal property of the custodian and have no relation to his or her office. All of the above.
2. Under the Wisconsin Public Records Law, which of the following is excluded from the definition of “record?” Answer: d.) Definition of “record.”Wis. Stat. § 19.32(1).
3. Duties and responsibilities of the School Board President include which of the following? Serving as presiding officer for all school board meetings. Ensuring that notice for each meeting is posted in one or more place where the general public is likely to see it. Presenting to the annual meeting a written statement of all money received and disbursed by the treasurer during the preceding year. all of the above. a & b.
3. Duties and responsibilities of the School Board President include which of the following? Answer: e.) Wis. Stat. § 120.11(1) - It is the School Board President’s duty to preside at meetings. Wis. Stat. § 19.84- It is the School Board President’s responsibility to ensure notice for each meeting is posted. Wis. Stat. § 120.11(3)- It is the School Board Treasurer’s job to present a statement at the annual meeting of all money received and disbursed.
4. After an employee requests to see his/her personnel records under Wis. Stat. § 103.13, how many working days does the employer have to provide the employee with this opportunity? 3 days. 5 days. 7 days. 10 days.
4. After an employee requests to see his/her personnel records under Wis. Stat. § 103.13, how many working days does the employer have to provide the employee with this opportunity? Answer: c.) “The employer shall provide the employee with the opportunity to inspect the employee’s personnel record within 7 working days after the employee makes the request for inspection.” Wis. Stat. § 103.13(2).
5. No public school may commence a school term until _________ unless permission is granted for extraordinary reasons. August 31 September 1 After Labor Day Noah’s Ark closes for the season
5. No public school may commence a school term until _________ unless permission is granted for extraordinary reasons. Answer: b.) September 1. Wis. Admin. Code §PI 27.03.
6. Which of the following is NOT a mandatory subject of collective bargaining? Paying employees for time spent in collective bargaining during regular working hours. Duty free break periods. Duration clauses which establish the length of time wages, hours and conditions of employment will be in effect. None of the above
6. Which of the following is NOT a mandatory subject of collective bargaining? Answer: d) All of the above are mandatory subjects of collective bargaining. Wis. Stat. § 111.70(1)(d).
7. In order for an administrative assistant to be considered “confidential” and thus ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit, the following must apply: The administrative assistant must be highly compensated. The administrative assistant must have access to employee social security numbers. The administrative assistant must have access to or participation in confidential matters relating to labor relations. b & c all of the above
7. In order for an administrative assistant to be considered “confidential” and thus ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit, the following must apply: Answer: c.) Wis. Stat. § 111.70(1)(i).
8. Under the Wisconsin Pupil Records Law, a parent does NOT have access to records to his or her minor pupil if he or she: Does not have sole custody of the minor pupil. Has been denied periods of physical placement with the pupil. Does not live in the same household as the child. All of the above.
8. Under the Wisconsin Pupil Records Law, a parent does NOT have access to records to his or her minor pupil if he or she: Answer: b.) Wis. Stat. § 118.125(2)(m).
9. A notice of expulsion hearing must include which of the following: The time and place of the hearing; That the hearing may result in the student’s expulsion; The specific grounds for expulsion and the particulars of the student’s alleged conduct upon which the expulsion proceeding is based; All of the above.
9. A notice of expulsion hearing must include which of the following: Answer: d.) All of the above. Wis. Stat. § 120.13(1)(e)4.
10. True or False: Wisconsin statute directs school boards to display the U.S. flag in schoolrooms or from a flagstaff on school grounds during the school hours of each school day. True False
10. True or False: Wisconsin statute directs school boards to display the U.S. flag in schoolrooms or from a flagstaff on school grounds during the school hours of each school day. Answer: a.) True: Wis. Stat. § 118.06.
11. The term “referendum” means which of the following? An election where voters directly decide policy decisions for a public body, such as a school board. An election at which an advisory, validating or ratifying question is submitted to the electorate. An election where the voters vote on expenditures of funds. Any election involving a referee.
11. The term “referendum” means which of the following? Answer: b.) An election at which an advisory, validating or ratifying question is submitted to the electorate. Section 5.02(16s), Wis. Stats. The trick embedded in this question is that referenda can be advisory and do not necessarily make direct decisions on policy issues.
12. In Wisconsin, what benefit is an employer required to give an employee, even without any advance notice? Give employees leave to work at election sites. Give employees leave for up to three hours to vote and additional leave to observe the canvassing process. Give employees leave for up to three successive hours to vote in an election. Provide leave to serve as a poll worker.
12. In Wisconsin, what benefit is an employer required to give an employee, even without any advance notice? Answer: c.) Give employees leave for up to three successive hours to vote in an election. Section 6.76, Ws. Stats., provides that any person entitled to vote at an election is entitled to be absent from work while the polls are open for a period not to exceed three successive hours to vote. Employees appointed to serve as certain types of “election official(s)” are entitled to leave for the entire 24 hour period of each election day in which the official serves in his or her official capacity, but are required to give seven days notice of application for the leave. Section 7.33(3), Wis. Stats.
13. In school district elections, the school district board of canvassers: Consists of two qualified electors appointed by the school district clerk. Consists of three qualified electors appointed by the school district clerk. Consists of two qualified electors appointed by the school district president, and ratified by the school district clerk. Three qualified electors appointed by the board of education in a unified school district, but two electors appointed by the school district clerk in common or union school districts.
13. In school district elections, the school district board of canvassers: Answer: a.) Consists of two qualified electors appointed by the school district clerk. Section 7.53(3), Wis. Stats.
14. Unless a specific state statute provides otherwise, an official with whom declarations of candidacy are required to be filed may refuse to place the candidate’s name on the ballot: If the nomination papers are not prepared, signed and executed, as required by law. If it conclusively appears on the face of the nomination papers or by admission of the candidate that the candidate is ineligible to be nominated or elected. If elected the candidate could not qualify for the office sought because of age, residence, or other impediment. All of the above.
14. Unless a specific state statute provides otherwise, an official with whom declarations of candidacy are required to be filed may refuse to place the candidate’s name on the ballot: Answer: d.) All of the above. Section 8.30, Wis. Stats.
15. The term “record” is defined for purposes of Wisconsin’s Public Records Law to include: Tape recordings. Handwritten notes that are shared with other persons for professional, communication purposes. Photographs and video tapes. All of the above.
15. The term “record” is defined for purposes of Wisconsin’s Public Records Law to include: Answer: d.) All of the above. Section 19.32(2), Wis. Stats.
16. A legal custodian of records includes: • An elected official is the legal custodian of his or her records and the records of his or her office. • The chair of a committee is the legal custodian of records of the committee. • A position designated by the authority to serve as legal custodian. • All of the above.
16. A legal custodian of records includes: Answer: d.) All of the above. Section 19.33, Wis. Stats.
17. True or False: Written notice must be given to an employee if a public authority plans to release records related to an investigation of that employee. • True. • False.
17. True or False: Written notice must be given to an employee if a public authority plans to release records related to an investigation of that employee. Answer: a.) True. Section 19.356, Wis. Stats.
18. A school district shall not provide access to the following information related to an employee if requested by a member of the public: • Information that we find embarrassing. • Information related to an investigation of misconduct, where the investigation has been completed. • Information concerning an employee’s salary. • An employee’s annual performance evaluation
18. True or False: Written notice must be given to an employee if a public authority plans to release records related to an investigation of that employee. Answer: d.) An employee’s annual performance evaluation. Section 19.36(10)(d), Wis. Stats. Please bear in mind that this is not necessarily true for individuals that qualify as “local public office” holders that work for a school district.
