Arcadia School District

The board meeting focused on the engagement plans for the TVC 2.0 initiative, including revisiting mission documents, coordinating with administrative teams, and planning teacher training sessions for the upcoming school year. The agenda also included a review of existing promotional materials and a discussion on developing new assets for upcoming community meetings.

The board discussed several items, including a potential addition of milk types to the school food program and an update on the development of an artificial intelligence board policy. Actions taken included approving the non-renewal of a Business Education teacher, renewing a girls' soccer co-op, and authorizing a facility improvement project for the high school and middle school. The board also approved an extension for a voluntary retirement request and a K5 calendar adjustment, while choosing to table a technology device purchase and a contract services agreement for a project.

The Regular Board Meeting agenda included several key items for discussion and action. Discussions covered a presentation by the LEAD Team, consideration of milk type (2% or whole) in the food program, and discussion regarding the district's policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Emerging Technology. Matters reserved for Board action included the final notice of non-renewal for a Business Education teacher, approval of the Girl's soccer co-op renewal, discussion of facility improvement items and technology needs for future budgets, approval of an extension for voluntary retirement for an employee, discussion regarding the Skyward Project contract, and discussion and approval of a calendar adjustment for K-5 grades. The consent agenda covered approvals for several administrative hires, insurance provider selection, scholarship designations, NEOLA policy readings, and filing the treasurer's report. The Board also entered into a closed session to discuss the District Administrator Contract.

The special meeting commenced with verification of open meeting law compliance and approval of the agenda. Following the pledge of allegiance, the Superintendent led a tour of the elementary building with representatives from Upper 90. The primary discussion involved developing a long-range facility plan with assistance from Upper 90. The Board agreed to have Upper 90 conduct a cost analysis for four distinct facility options: consolidating with another district, moving to one campus with expansion at the current middle and high school, demolishing sections of the original elementary campus while retaining others, or keeping both existing campus structures and implementing necessary updates.

Key discussions during the meeting included citizen comments regarding NEOLA policy-5460-Graduation Requirements, recognition of students who qualified for State Track and Field and State Trap meets, and the acceptance of the fuel and diesel bid by Kwik Trip for the 2021-22 school year. The board approved the first reading of NEOLA policy 5460 regarding Graduation Requirements. Updates were provided on the CESA #4 Delegate meeting and the Trempealeau Valley Co-op 2.0. Curriculum updates included presentations on the Dual Language Program slated for Fall 2022 implementation and the District's Continuous Improvement Plan. The consent agenda was approved with the exception of student handbooks, which were tabled until the August meeting.