Jennifer Dieck

The board workshop included an overview and presentation regarding the School District of Holmen's Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, led by the district's executive directors and directors of learning, assessment, and safety.

This strategic plan is grounded in the vision of "Belong. Serve. Succeed." and outlines the district's ongoing commitment to empowering learners, strengthening community connections, and pursuing excellence across all schools. Key priorities include student empowerment, community engagement, and the pursuit of academic and operational excellence.

The Wellness Committee meeting focused on establishing the committee's purpose and norms, both of which were approved by consensus. Key discussions involved the review and approval of revisions to Board policy 8510 Wellness, specifically regarding the nutrition education section concerning competitive foods. The committee set two main goals for 2025-26: to create an online wellness resource repository, tentatively named "Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies," and to maintain current Student Nutrition Advisory Committees (SNAC). Further discussion addressed the improvement of the fundraiser process and the lack of SNAC participation in middle and high schools, leading to an action item for student representatives to gather motivational suggestions from the Student Council.

The meeting commenced with a call to order and roll call, establishing a quorum. Key actions included the approval of the agenda and the recognition of important district observances: Wisconsin School Bus Driver Appreciation Week and National FFA Recognition Week. The Board also acknowledged a vehicle donation to the high school's automotive classes. Discussions covered the Career Technical Education Incentive Grant presentation by HHS educators and counselors. The consent agenda included approval of the Financial Claims and Accounts, Personnel Report, 2024-25 Financial Statements & Management Letter, and the January 12 and 14, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes. Board debrief items included committee reports: the Human Growth & Development Committee discussed curriculum updates and dental services; the Excellence in Education Committee detailed next steps for the Family and Community Partnership Network and provided a 4K update; the Student Representative shared high school updates regarding ACT goal-setting, recent educator visits, student activities, and an upcoming visit from the State Superintendent; and the Policy Committee advanced numerous policies for consideration. The Board also reviewed correspondence and the first reading of several policies.

The meeting included recognition for an Outstanding Educator, Beth Waldron, and thanks for a successful food drive, with special recognition for several community contributors. Key discussions involved a reminder notice about educational options pursuant to 2015 WI Act 55, scheduled for approval on January 26. The Board reviewed the WIAA co-curricular renewal agreement for boys lacrosse through the 2027-28 school year. Staff presented anticipated open enrollment spaces for 2026-27, noting unlimited availability for grades 4K through 12th, specific allocations for transition programs (Project LIVE, Project Bridge, Project SEARCH), and zero availability for several cross-categorical special education services. A contract for speech and language services with Adaptive Speech Therapy LLC, effective January 12 through April 1, 2026, was presented for consideration. The Board reviewed preliminary budget input variables for the 2026-27 fiscal year forecast, which will be modeled with and without a favorable outcome for the April 7, 2026 operating referendum. A recommendation to award the bid for the Sand Lake Elementary Chiller Replacement to August Winter & Sons for $258,000 was presented for future approval. The consent agenda, which included the approval of the December 8, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes, Personnel Report, Financial Claims and Accounts, and the Contract for Speech & Language Services, was approved.