Mike Shepard

The board received presentations on K-12 Physical Education, Health, and 9-12 Social Studies curricula, as well as reports on social worker services, a community survey regarding district facilities, and a grant program. Key actions included approving EEF grant awards, updating the board's core agenda, and authorizing a picnic license for a legion baseball tournament. The board also approved a three-year School Resource Officer contract, personnel employment recommendations, employee handbook revisions, kindergarten attendance policies, and open enrollment applications. Financial business included the approval of monthly expenditures, a review of the upcoming fiscal year budget, and the authorized prepayment of portions of the district's General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Administrative reports addressed potential office space for an unhoused services organization, the naming of a track meet, and structural maintenance issues concerning the middle school pool.

The board conducted an election of officers, resulting in the appointment of a new Board President, Vice President, Board Clerk, and Board Treasurer. Additionally, board representatives were assigned to the Policy Committee and the Our People Committee. The board directed the District Administrator to research the costs associated with employing an independent hearing officer for expulsion proceedings. Finally, the District Administrator presented a report covering student attendance data and graduation information.

The meeting featured a presentation on 6-8th grade social studies curriculum and the acknowledgment of a grant for outdoor equipment. The board conducted the oath of office for newly elected members, appointed a CESA 4 annual meeting representative, and approved various employment recommendations and staff resignations. Discussions included student success reports on durable skills, applications for the Early College Credit Program and Start College Now, and the review of WIAA Annual Meeting resolutions. The board also authorized the 2026-2027 CESA contract, reviewed updates on the truancy process, analyzed monthly expenditures, and approved 2026-2027 budget recommendations. Additionally, the first reading of policies regarding student supervision, welfare, child abuse, and neglect was conducted, followed by reports on the community survey and school resource officer contract.

The meeting featured a community engagement session focusing on K-12 physical education, health, and social studies. Presentations were provided on the elementary physical education curriculum, which emphasizes motor skills and the 'All Kids Bike' program. The middle and high school physical education departments discussed their course offerings, including sports-based and weight training units, and addressed strategies to improve student engagement. The Adaptive Physical Education teacher highlighted the program's focus on inclusive activities, the use of modifications to ensure equitable participation for all students, and future initiatives, such as the acquisition of sport wheelchairs and the development of the adaptive sports league.

The Board discussed various administrative and educational topics, including a donation to the school forest and a grant for early childhood education. The board evaluation process was reviewed, and updates were provided from the legislative advocacy group, including a request for community-facing board photos. Employment recommendations were approved, and procedures for parental opt-outs regarding Human Growth and Development classes were shared. Additionally, the Board reviewed monthly expenditures and fiscal year budget recommendations for 2026-2027. Information from Baird Analytics was presented, and plans were made for upcoming committee meetings and the need for additional budget data. The meeting concluded with an adjournment into closed session to discuss performance evaluation data and employment of public employees.