Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ryan Faris’s organization
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Elkhart Lake School District School Board Meeting
The board meeting primarily focused on the annual school district budget, discussing revenue limits, property tax levies, state aid, and the implementation of operational and capital referendums. Resolutions regarding board member salaries and expense reimbursements were passed, and the next annual meeting date was set. Discussions also addressed facility improvements, specifically the redesign of bus routes and parking areas to improve safety, and the status of property fencing related to ongoing construction projects.
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Elkhart Lake Community School District Board School Board Meeting
The board meeting focused on a presentation regarding cash defeasance as a debt management strategy. Key topics included definitions of financial terms such as defeasance and escrow, the impact of bond proceeds and bid premiums on levy management, and strategies to smooth out debt service payments to prevent tax levy spikes. The board also reviewed the timeline and logistics for potential future actions regarding this financial strategy.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Education of the School District of Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Regular Meeting Minutes
The board discussed a loan defeasance strategy to optimize debt payments and reviewed the monthly financial report and treasurer's summary. Several donations to the band, 4K classroom, and football program were accepted. Administrative reports were provided, covering attendance metrics, the impact of the Resilient Classroom project on student engagement, academic achievement and professional development in middle school, and recent student activities in the high school. Other business included a review of the Seclusion and Restraint Annual Report, an update on the elementary school facility planning and bidding timeline, the appointment of a WASB delegate, approval of NEOLA policy updates, and the hiring of childcare staff.
Jul 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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School Board School Board Meeting
The board discussed the treasurer's report, which detailed current cash balances, receipts, interest, and disbursements. Recognition was given for two donations: one for gymnasium naming rights and another grant for an AI Industrial Fabrication Lab. A facility planning update highlighted construction progress on an addition, and plans for a new elementary school were reviewed, focusing on drop-off and pickup logistics. The board also addressed two legislative acts: Act 42 regarding bell-to-bell cell phone policies and restrictions on connected devices like smartwatches, and Act 89 (referred to as Act 88 in the meeting) concerning staff communication protocols, specifically the adoption of the SportsU app to ensure transparent, archivable communication.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
