Julie Goeldner

The board discussed several operational and staffing matters, including the hiring of a new elementary teacher and custodian, and the approval of an IT contract with Hanson Consulting, Inc. Open enrollment applications were addressed, and status updates were provided for COVID-19 protocols, summer school planning, a membership audit, and staffing requirements. Financial discussions included a budget update, the use of a kitchen equipment grant for a new double oven, and the purchase of a new school bus. Additionally, plans for senior awards and graduation ceremonies were reviewed, along with updates on building maintenance projects such as gym floor repairs and outdoor lighting. The board also reviewed information regarding the implementation of a 3K program.

The meeting included reports from the principals and an order of business focused on the approval of various district funds and the certification of the tax levy. The board discussed upcoming attendance at the Wisconsin School Board Convention and received updates regarding district bussing. Several gifts and donations were acknowledged for the school library and various programs. The agenda also included reports on upcoming committee meetings for policy, building, grounds, and transportation, community relations, and personnel, followed by a closed session to discuss public employee employment and compensation.

The agenda for the meeting includes the processing of a staff resignation, the approval of the budget, and the certification of the tax levy. Additionally, the board will address Youth Options, review items regarding the Local Government Property Insurance Fund, discuss a Spanish teaching position vacancy, and provide information on the Wisconsin Association of School Boards joint conference.

The meeting included a budget hearing and the annual meeting for the district. Discussion topics included a review of the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year, the setting of salaries for board members, and authorizations for the board to manage district affairs, including the lunch and breakfast program, the sale of property, cash flow borrowing, and the provision of free textbooks. Additionally, the district reviewed financial summaries, revenue limits, property tax levies, and district facility improvements and upcoming renovation projects.

The meeting agenda includes the presentation of reports from the Principals and an audit report from Bauman Associates. Board members will consider the approval of a new paraprofessional hire, open enrollment designations, and the annual pupil nondiscrimination and educational equity report. Other business items include the approval of Neola policy updates, an HRA reimbursement plan, and the recognition of recent gifts and donations. The session also features discussions regarding COVID-19 related updates, expenses, and relief packages, alongside a master calendar review and a closed session for personnel evaluations.