Jessica Thorson

The board discussed Chieftain Manufacturing, recognized the outgoing student representative for their service, and processed personnel hires and separations. Financial and operational reviews were conducted for property and liability insurance renewals, the 2026-27 employee handbook, school forest and farm accounts, donation accounts, and the 2026-2027 budget. Additionally, the board adopted school year fees and renewed its WIAA membership. An executive session was held to discuss individual employment contracts, though no official action was taken.

The board meeting agenda included several key topics such as a second reading of various district policies, approval for the payment of bills, and processing of staff separations, recognitions, and new hires. The meeting featured a review and approval of summer school staff, an annual update on the School Resource Officer program, and a discussion regarding board workshop updates. The finance and operations segment covered a review of board officer roles, determination of election procedures, the election of officer positions, and the appointment of delegates for CESA 11 and WASB. Additionally, the board reviewed the upcoming meeting calendar and drafted school calendar for the following year. An executive session was planned to address employment, compensation, and contract considerations.

The board meeting included the approval of various personnel actions, including new coaching and bus driver hires, a resignation, and a recognition of a custodian. The board received a School Resource Officer annual update, a School Board Workshop report, and reviewed procedures for electing board officers. Official officer roles were filled through a nomination and voting process, and appointments were made for CESA 11 and WASB delegates. Additionally, the board adopted the 2026-2027 meeting calendar and conducted an executive session to discuss employment contracts and performance data.

The meeting included a student voice segment where Payton Schaffer and Hazel Wicklund shared their experiences participating in the Wisconsin School Music Association State Honors Choir. The board reviewed administrative updates and a Special Education presentation. Policies 4140, 5112, 5411, 7440.03, 7460 were read for the first time. The board then moved into an executive session to discuss individual contracts, the Superintendent's annual evaluation, and strategy for crime detection or prevention.

The School Board meeting included a presentation on the W.E.B. program, administrative updates, a facility and educational adequacy audit presentation, survey consideration, a quarterly budget update, Early College Credit Program and Start College Now applications, first reading of several policies, the 3rd Friday pupil count, and the 2025-2026 School Closure Plan. The board also discussed and approved Early College Credit Program & Start College Now Applications, acknowledged and accepted donations from Edward Jones and School Nutrition, and the T-Mobile Award. Furthermore, the board approved School Closure 2025-2026 Planning, the 3rd Friday in September Pupil Count 2025, and the 2025-2026 Private School Transportation Contracts.