Shane Carter

The Board received reports from the Superintendent and the School Resource Officer. Key actions included designating senior students eligible for Academic and Technical Excellence scholarships, receiving presentations on the Continuous Improvement Plan and the 5-year Technology Plan, and approving the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan and the 2026-2027 school calendar. Additionally, the Board approved numerous revisions to district bylaws and policies regarding governance, student activities, and financial oversight, and accepted two staff retirements.

This document outlines the School District of Omro's Continuous Improvement Plan, primarily detailing its Academic and Career Planning (ACP) and PI-26 implementation. The plan focuses on a student-driven process for postsecondary success through self-exploration, career exploration, and skill development, aligning with the Wisconsin ACP Know-Explore-Plan-Go model. It also addresses the Chapter PI-26 legislation, requiring comprehensive academic and career planning services for students in grades 6-12 to prepare them for future employment, ensure technological literacy, and promote lifelong learning. Key components include age-appropriate ACP activities from elementary to high school, individualized student support, staff professional development, and strategic partnerships with local businesses and educational institutions.

Key discussion items for the meeting included reviewing the Superintendent's Report and Board Communications, followed by a discussion regarding the Spring Break 2027 History Trip to England/Ireland. The consent agenda involved the approval of the February 11, 2026, Regular Board Meeting Minutes and the March 2, 2026, Negotiations Committee Meeting Minutes, along with February vouchers totaling $3,327,780.13 and February Receipts totaling $3,148,027.82. Under Board Committees, there was a second reading and approval of new policies po6608 (Accountability and Oversight of Fundraiser and Crowdfunding Disbursements) and po5135 (Student Identification Numbers and Cards), and a discussion regarding the Superintendent Job Description (po1400.01). Financial oversight involved reviewing the Cash Flow Report and February Financial Summary and Budget Recap. Financial approvals included Student Chromebooks for high school and middle school, and the DRAFT School Fees for 2026-27. Human Resources actions included the approval of one new Kindergarten Teacher hire and informational items regarding resignations and several new coaching and custodial/maintenance hires. The board also planned future meetings, including setting the date for the Annual Board Reorganization Meeting. The session concluded with a closed session to discuss wages and contracts for 2026-27, and personal/discipline information of a former employee.

The committee convened to deliberate on negotiation matters, specifically focusing on potential proposals for the 2026-27 cycle. The session included a closed-door discussion authorized under state statutes regarding these negotiations before the meeting adjourned.

The School District of Omro's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan outlines a coordinated approach to examine and address student needs. It focuses on four essential questions: providing every student access to a well-rounded education in a healthy and safe environment, offering professional growth opportunities for staff to ensure high-quality education, utilizing evidence-based interventions to prepare students for college or career, and closing achievement gaps in English language arts and mathematics. The plan's goals include achieving 80% proficiency for students in Reading (K-11) and Math (1-11) as evidenced by STAR® assessments, all while promoting district-wide growth and engaged learning.