Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Angie Lepsch’s organization
Sep 8, 2222·BoardMeeting
Board
Finance Committee Meeting
The meeting included discussions and recommendations regarding various contracts, including Winona Health Services and Hiawatha HomeCare. Changes to the Non-Affiliated Policy and an addendum to the Master Treasury Services Agreement for fraud protection were also discussed. The committee also addressed the preliminary levy, reviewed minutes from a previous meeting, and examined the August payment register. Additional topics included a consent agenda, budget analysis, COVID-19 grants, and a cash flow summary. The board will need to take action on certifying the preliminary levy to meet the statutory requirement.
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The board meeting included the swearing-in of a board member, approval of the consent agenda, and a detailed discussion regarding the hiring of in-person nurses alongside an online nursing service. Several policies were reviewed and approved, including those concerning credit for learning, with a specific focus on aligning weighted grade point average policies for PSEO and concurrent enrollment courses with state statutes. Additionally, the board approved an FFA field trip and scheduled a special canvassing meeting.
Oct 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
WAPS School Board School Board Meeting
The board meeting focused on the presentation of building instructional leadership team (BUILT) goals, with a emphasis on implementing multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to improve quality tier-one instruction and reduce the number of students requiring tier-two and tier-three interventions. Key topics included utilizing student data and common assessments within professional learning communities (PLCs), the integration of AVID and WICOR strategies, the use of the Danielson framework for teacher evaluation, and the implementation of Building Assets Reducing Risk (BARR) programs for ninth graders. Additionally, the committee discussed student support mechanisms such as 'win time,' peer tutoring, and mentoring initiatives, as well as the importance of demographic data analysis for identifying and meeting the needs of underserved student populations in early childhood education.
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
WAPS School Board School Board Meeting
The board reviewed several policies including accounting standards, annual audit requirements, video recording on school buses, and vending machine regulations. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the first reading of a proposed uniform grant guidance policy, which includes new procurement rules and revised spending thresholds. Board members expressed concerns regarding the proposed authorization levels for single-individual procurement and requested that the policy be returned to the Board Operations committee for further review and refinement of internal checks and balances. Additionally, the superintendent proposed the removal of a policy regarding professional staff visitations and conferences on the grounds that it duplicates existing procedural guidelines.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
