Michelle Babilius

The board conducted a workshop to discuss administrative hearing and expulsion processes. Key discussion topics included the roles of legal counsel and the Independent Hearing Officer in administrative hearings, the criteria and triggers for expulsion, and the consistency of the expulsion process across different school buildings. The board examined the administrative workflow for bringing student cases forward, the use of behavior contracts, and the availability of student counseling and mental health resources. Legal counsel provided insights on the pros and cons of utilizing independent hearing officers and discussed practices observed in other districts regarding expulsion coordination and student due process.

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The committee reviewed the January 2026 monthly financials, noting a decrease in the fund balance compared to December figures, and forwarded these statements to the full board. Key discussion items included the proposed naming of the BMHS Stadium after John Heineke, potentially becoming Jacobson Field, which involved discussing the design, cost estimates ($15,000 - $17,000 for lettering), and ceremony timeline, recommending approval to the Board of Education. The committee also discussed initiating an RFP process for athletic facility upgrades at the John Heineke Stadium and Barkin Arena to secure accurate cost estimates for fundraising, projecting a timeline of summer 2027. Further discussions covered potential programming cuts in Middle School Athletics, specifically football, due to budget shortfalls in the 2026-2027 school year, and exploring Lacrosse cooperatives. Additionally, the committee addressed the disposal of surplus equipment, including a 15-passenger vehicle and one food truck.

Key discussions and actions included the approval of the agenda with specific removals, reports from the Board President, various committees (Policy and Human Resources, Business, Operations, and Finance), and a legislative update. The board accepted the Annual Financial Audit Report for the 2024-2025 school year. A significant action was the approval of the $2.5M Hendricks Family Foundation Proposal for a high-intensity Literacy Pilot Program, contingent upon finalizing a grant agreement. The board also conducted discussions regarding the sale of the McNeel Property, ultimately approving the purchase by Rock County Christian School for $710,000 cash over an offer from McCarthy Investments. Employment recommendations were approved following a closed session. The board reviewed and took action on expulsion orders for an individual, approved the naming of the BMHS Stadium, and approved minutes from various prior meetings (February 16, 17, and 24).

The committee meeting focused on policy review and human resources matters. Key discussions included Policy 840 regarding Public Gifts to Schools, where the committee determined the existing policy was sufficient despite questions about the $100 donation tracking threshold. In Human Resources, there was extensive discussion regarding the vacant Assistant Principal position at Robinson Elementary School, noting difficulties in hiring due to salary constraints following previous budget cuts; a motion to change the FTE from Dean of Students to Assistant Principal failed due to a lack of a second. The committee did approve the employment recommendations dated March 3, 2026.