Jessica Holtz

This document describes the comprehensive academic opportunities within Clintonville schools, presented in anticipation of the Clintonville Referendum 2026. It emphasizes a commitment to high-quality, hands-on learning through a STEAM curriculum, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving. Key focus areas include expanded elementary enrichment and individualized support ('Win Time'), advanced coursework and targeted assistance in middle and high schools, and specialized vocational and career pathways. The plan also highlights dual credit options and real-world experience gained through partnerships like the Wolf River Youth Apprenticeship, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success and diverse career paths.

This document outlines the Clintonville Public School District's 2026 referendum, a financial strategy designed to maintain educational programs, manage rising operational costs, and stabilize the district's long-term finances. The referendum seeks voter approval to exceed state-imposed revenue limits, providing $1.95 million annually for five years (2026-2027 through 2030-2031). This funding will support critical operational expenses, including academic programs, staff recruitment and retention, and facility maintenance, thereby preventing cuts to essential services. Notably, the referendum is projected to lead to a decrease in local school taxes due to increased state aid eligibility.

The agenda includes discussion of the 2025-26 budget hearing, covering various funds such as the General Fund, Special Education Fund, Debt Service Fund, Long Term Capital Improvement Fund, Referendum Capital Projects Fund, Food Service Fund, Trust Fund, and Community Service Fund. Key items include debt defeasance, investment strategy, property valuations, understanding the mill rate, and analysis of the tax burden. The 2025-26 budget preparation was done through Zero-Based Budgeting.

The meeting covered various topics, including the swearing in of elected board members, election of officers (President, Vice President, Clerk, Treasurer), CESA 8 and WASB delegate designations, designation of depositories, official publication designation, meeting schedule establishment, board policy approval, financial reports (vouchers, receipts, fund balances), administrative reports (Green Bay Packers donation, CESA 8 Career Academy Teacher Externship Program), personnel matters (teacher resignation, extracurricular resignations and hires), student travel approvals, co-curricular handbook revisions, e-rate adjustment, snow day make-up, student fees updates, and announcements of upcoming events. Closed session discussions included the District Assessment Coordinator position, support staff wages and benefits, and teacher salary schedule and benefits.

The meeting included administrative reports, recognition of achievements (National Honor Society inductees and state cross country results), personnel matters (extra-curricular and support staff hires, teacher hire), and policy discussions (employee handbook modifications, Neola Policy Series 4000 and 5000, revisions to policies 4212.5 and 4122, and revisions to Neola Policy 3120.04). Discussions also covered the DELC playground, feedback from the Community Conversation Circle, and a football conference realignment proposal. A closed session addressed employment, promotion, compensation, and a student athletic matter appeal.