Stephanie O'Connor-Reiser

The meeting featured a Superintendent report covering updates on CESA, state legislative discussions regarding budget surpluses, youth apprenticeship initiatives, and open enrollment. Discussion items included the review of STAR assessment scores and staff survey results. Board action items resulted in the approval of new hires for the upcoming school year, the acceptance of a staff resignation, and the appointment of committee and representative roles. Additionally, the board approved the addition of a 1.0 FTE psychologist position for the 2026-27 school year after debating staffing needs for student services.

The board conducted an election for officers and assigned committee representatives. Discussions included student nutrition program prices, benefit renewals, substitute paraprofessional pay rates, and salary increases for various staff categories. Formal actions were taken to approve overnight field trips, accept staff resignations, issue non-renewal notices for teachers, authorize a shared services agreement for a business teacher, and adopt the summer school and employee handbooks. Additionally, the board approved health and dental insurance renewals and established future meeting dates.

The meeting featured a Superintendent report covering staff highlights, enrollment projections, and the distribution of a parent survey. Discussion items included the 2026 Summer School Handbook, the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook, upcoming board meeting dates, and the staffing plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also formally approved an out-of-state field trip for the International Science and Engineering Fair.

This strategic plan outlines the direction for Nicolet High School for the period of 2021-2026, aiming to accelerate achievement for every student and ensure an exceptional environment for learning and collaboration. Developed through extensive collaboration with stakeholders, the plan is founded on refreshed mission, vision, and values, focusing on five key areas with defined goals and action steps for continuous improvement.

The meeting included the recitation of the Mission Statement and the approval of the agenda. Key items involved public comment regarding the School-Based Mental Health presentation, where a parent expressed concerns about the need for an additional counselor. Administrative reports covered staff recognition, updates on the NHS Musical and Science Fair, and a review of shared services agreements with area partner schools. Discussion items included the 2026-2027 Budget Planning Guide and a Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health System Review. Board actions included the approval and acceptance of retirements, approval of new hires (Jackson Konzen, Amy Lee, and Emma Ortiz), approval and acceptance of resignations (Mechael Robinson), approval of a gift report (Automobile), approval of the 2026-2027 Budget Planning Guide, and approval for the District to run for a seat on the CESA 1 Board of Controls, alongside approval of Early College Credit Program Applications.