Alma School District

The board report includes accounts payable for various expenses. These include payments for snacks, oil changes, smart boards, custodian ads, IT supplies, telephone services, AHERA inspections, summer school supplies, Chromebook repairs, Meraki access points, fuel, associate hours, scoreboard installations, clubhouse supplies, electricity, transportation reimbursement, retirement stipends, milk, pest control, payroll accruals, thrillshare, multiple invoices, yearbook training, paint, telephone/internet services, contract renewals, furniture recovery, PALS seats, SEEDS fees, art supplies, admin fees, consenting services, monthly copier fees, OntoCollege suite, Freckle ELA, annual inspection, workers comp insurance, crime policy, student teacher stipend, audit, insurance, breakfast carts, office supplies, digital maintenance fees, R410A and labor, new flooring, general school law, hotspot plans, HSA fee funding, DOT drug screen, ad para, Zoom license, elevator repair, and repair of iPads.

The document outlines Alma Area Schools' approach to Academic and Career Planning (ACP), defining it as a student-driven journey supported by adults to promote individual growth, potential, and responsibility towards lifelong learning. It details activities for students in grades 6-12, including access to XELLO software, career exploration classes, work experience opportunities, campus tours, and participation in the WI Education Fair. The plan ensures access to CTE classes and dual credit courses, with special education teachers providing post-secondary transition plans for students with IEPs. The ultimate goal is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and habits necessary for success in post-secondary education and the workplace.

The special meeting will review and accept or reject bids for the geothermal well field construction on school grounds. A closed session may be held to deliberate or negotiate the bids and consider financial histories of prospective bidders. Following the closed session (if held), the board will reconvene to award or reject the bid and discuss other business related to the well field project.

The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of the budget, followed by the approval of budgets for various funds (General Fund, Special Funds, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Food Service Fund, and Package & Cooperative Program Fund), the approval of levy for general fund operations, the establishment of the next annual meeting and budget hearing time, the establishment of a depository for school funds, and resolutions regarding student accident insurance coverage, short-term borrowing authority, and the sale of surplus property. Capital project funds for building upkeep and repair and the expiration of a referendum to exceed revenue caps are also on the agenda.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on Lou Ann Ruff's retirement after 30 years of service, refinancing unfunded liability debt (approximately $267,000 at 3.75%), election results, referendum results (including summer projects such as window, parking lot, and lighting repairs, computer network upgrades, and floor replacements), selection of a project manager/design-build general contractor/engineering firm, bond issuance, and a new board member gathering.