Burlington Area School District

The board addressed several operational and policy items, including a sponsorship agreement for the district and updates on building renovations. Key actions included approving graduation requirement changes, selecting a vendor for printer contracts, establishing student fee structures, and adopting the future school calendar. Additionally, the board appointed a strategic planning consultant, set the date for the annual meeting, and authorized capital improvement projects involving water softener and fire panel replacements at the high school. Numerous policy updates were finalized, and a closed session was held to deliberate on the purchase of public property.

The meeting addressed several key business items, including the approval of 2018-19 budget adjustments and tax levy certifications contingent on referendum outcomes. The board also approved an extended field trip for the BHS FFA Conference in Stevens Point and authorized student course selections for the Early College Credit Program and Start College Now Program.

The committee meeting covered a technology update, which included a review of classroom technology usage and the successful rollout of the district's Chromebook lease program. Additionally, the agenda featured a discussion on K-8 school improvement plans, focusing on the district's three core goals and ongoing efforts to enhance student learning.

The meeting encompassed several key agenda items, including staff appointments, the acceptance of financial statements and the approval of monthly bill payments, and the receipt of various donations to district programs. Discussions included potential changes to school start times and an update on the legislative advocacy conference. Action items featured the approval of a resolution for the sale of general obligation promissory notes, the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Karcher Middle School project, the 2020-2021 school calendar, the elementary school boundary timeline, and the appointment of delegates to the state education convention.

The committee reviewed and approved the 2018-19 budget adjustments. Additionally, the committee approved the 2018-19 tax levy certifications for two scenarios, specifically addressing the outcomes contingent upon whether or not the referendum passes.