Jeff Byczek

The meeting agenda includes a Pledge of Allegiance action item, followed by Old Business concerning the fourth reading and motion to approve Policies 3131, 3431, and 4431, as well as Innovative Grant Applications for the 2026-27 School Year. New Business items involve a motion to approve Physical Education Opt-Out Requests and a Student Chromebook Purchase. The session concludes with an Executive Session intended for reviewing the superintendent's 2025-2026 evaluation, discussing 2026-27 School Year Staffing and Compensation/Benefits, and addressing a student expulsion recommendation.

The meeting included presentations from high school staff highlighting Fine Arts department programs and student engagement. The Board received an update on 4K wrap-around care options, requesting further research on internal solutions for February. Board development involved reviewing the onboarding manual and discussing resolutions for the WASB Convention. Key actions included approving open enrollment seats and recommended numbers for the 2026-27 school year. A policy update (34.2) was approved on its second reading, excluding specific policies for further revision. The Board also approved the purchase of a snow removal tractor for Susie C. Altmayer, the purchase and installation of a Heritage boiler, vendors for Middle School interior summer referendum work (HVAC, electrical, fire alarm), a Laser Engraver for the DPHS ETE Department, and the first phase of Viewsonic Touchboards at the High School. Additionally, audio systems for elementary school gyms were approved, and a 9-week tuition waiver for a family building a home in Ledgeview was granted. The December 2025 Financial Report and Vouchers were approved.

Key discussions included presentations on De Pere Middle School academic support processes focusing on accelerated student learning outcomes in ELA and math, and continuation of finalizing the new board member onboarding manual. A traffic impact analysis report and recommendations for the expansion of the new high school and current parking situation were presented. The Board approved recommendations to establish an on-site 4-K wrap-around program for the 2027-2028 school year and approved the purchase of 155 new laptops for elementary school teachers. The Audited 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report was presented for acceptance and approval. The 2026-27 School Board Calendar was approved. Additionally, the Board approved voluntary early retirement requests for the 2026-27 school year for multiple staff members, and approved a retirement request for the Business Director for the 2026-2027 school year.

The meeting agenda included a Pledge of Allegiance action item and a period for Public Comment. Old Business items featured the presentation of the Fall 2025 Staff, Parents, Non-Parent Community Members, & Student School Perceptions Survey Data and motions to approve specific policies (3131, 3431, and 4431) and a Leave of Absence Request. New Business included the review of the Innovative Grant Applications Process for the 2026-27 School Year, motions to approve the purchase of new firewalls and core switches, approval for replacement chiller and boiler installation in the High School, an update and motion concerning 2026-27 Staffing Recommendations, and approval of the January 2026 Financial Report and Vouchers. The session included an executive session to review the superintendent's evaluation, compensation and benefits planning, and an Employee Health Center Contractual Matter.

The meeting included an Executive Session, followed by a Public Hearing concerning a state statute waiver request to commence the 2026-27 school year before September 1, 2025. Key business items involved the approval to add Chiller Replacement at Heritage Elementary and Middle School to the referendum work, approval of the November 2025 Financial Report and Vouchers, and approval of a Shared Services Agreement to join the Rural Virtual Academy Consortium for discounted rates. The Board also approved the District Annual Safety Drills Certification and passed a resolution to request the DPI waiver for an early start date of August 27, 2026. Additionally, the Board approved the 2026-27 Academic Year Calendar and tentatively approved 2027-28 vacation dates. A policy update (34.2) was introduced for first reading.