Kent Petersen

The board discussed the sustainability of the district's self-insured health care plan for the 2026-27 school year, reviewing data on estimated budget increases, stop-loss rate strategies, and potential cost-sharing models for employees. The board ultimately approved a new plan structure involving an employee premium contribution, coinsurance, and maximum out-of-pocket limits, while also planning for future annual monitoring to align with regional norms and ensure long-term financial sustainability.

The board convened to discuss an insurance issue involving a subrogation request. Following a closed session held under Wisconsin State Statute, a motion was passed to waive the right to the subrogation request from The Plan.

The board discussed and acted upon several financial and operational items. This included the review of expense vouchers, activity fund charges, and the approval of bids for services such as snow plowing, track meet entry fees, and facility maintenance projects. Specific approvals were granted for the purchase of a John Deere tractor, field maintenance work by Dirt Monkey, the acquisition of football training equipment, and comprehensive bleacher repairs. Additionally, the board addressed academic and career planning notices and the implementation of AI-based tools through Magic School for the district's curriculum.

The meeting included the election of board officers for the upcoming year and a report from the high school student council highlighting academic projects, athletic achievements, music department successes, and upcoming school year-end activities. The Board discussed expense reimbursement procedures, approved a summer school program, and authorized several agreements including athletic training, network services, and dental care. Additionally, the Board accepted various donations for school programs, including funds for heart rate monitors, landscaping tools, supplies for the ice fishing club, and equipment for the science and music departments.

The Kickapoo Area School District's three-year library plan leverages the Future Ready Librarians Framework to enhance instruction, student achievement, and equitable resource provision through collaborative district initiatives. The plan focuses on strategic areas such as Robust Infrastructure, Budget & Resources, Personalized Professional Learning, Community Partnerships, Data & Privacy, Use of Time & Space, Collaborative Leadership, and Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment, outlining current practices and future goals for each.