Rebecca Barros

The meeting began with roll call and a statement of public notice, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a public forum. Key reports included an update on the referendum and financial budget, noting the project cost reduction to $70 million after removing the indoor elevated track. A survey from School Perceptions was reviewed to gather data for strategic facility planning decisions regarding a potential referendum. The consent agenda involved approvals for the agenda, financial reports, and personnel decisions. Action items included the unanimous approval of a Fishing Club trip to Canada, approval for a student to attend the MS State FBLA Competition, approval of administrative contract changes, and approval of a resolution authorizing the redemption of certain General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017B. The Board also convened into a closed session to discuss staffing matters before adjourning.

The meeting included discussions on several key facility items. Discussions covered delaying the installation of variable frequency drives until after the November 2026 election results. Updates were provided regarding the replacement of a failed Air Handler #1 variable frequency drive at the Middle School, the status of the Middle School Classroom Renovation, the Middle School Sprinkler System Annual Inspection Report, and the High School Gym Floor. The committee also reviewed the 12-year Capital Expenditure Report, noting the addition of Middle School Expenditures for communication purposes, and addressed a blockage in the High School 6" Sanitary Line.

The Finance Committee meeting included procedural items such as the approval of the agenda. Key discussion topics involved presenting a School Finance 101 Video, which is slated for posting on the district website, and reviewing defeasance options for the current fiscal year, for which the committee approved the specified repayment timeline.

The meeting included a roll call, followed by the unanimous approval of the agenda. Key discussion topics centered on reviewing attached WASB resolutions and providing an update on a meeting with Lindee Brill. Future advocacy goals were discussed, including the location and cadence of village/town meetings, regular meetings with legislators and the full board, considering inviting groups like the Stoughton example to the schools, and planning a format for county-wide Boards of Education and legislators to meet each semester by submitting questions in advance. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn.

The meeting began with roll call and the pledge of allegiance. Key discussions included changes in the food service area presented by the Food Service Director and an update on referendum planning and preliminary budget summary from the Bray team, noting a forthcoming survey. The Finance Committee recommended cash defeasance to reduce debt, scheduled for a resolution in February. Action items approved included the approval of gifts, the Spring Board Diving Program, a RoboRiot Regionals Field Trip to LaCrosse, approval of Open Enrollment seats for 2026-2027, the Annual OPEB Renewal, and several resolutions supporting or opposing specific stances from the WASB regarding membership tiers, the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program, and regulation of school district referendums. The Board convened into a closed session to discuss the performance evaluation of the District Superintendent before adjourning.