Steve Jerabek

The committee discussed the Senior Send Off, reaching a consensus that the event should prioritize celebrating graduate accomplishments. The meeting agenda included a review of established ground rules and an evaluation of articles 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the AVA contract. Furthermore, discussions regarding the AVA budget concluded with the decision to invite WRCCS to the subsequent meeting to provide guidance on budget-related contract items.

The board meeting featured a recognition for a student geocaching project and received a report from the Student Council President on graduation and upcoming events. Board leadership provided updates on legislative funding and committee activities. Administrative reports included a financial update, results from a senior interview summary and staff climate survey, and progress on the annual achievement gap reduction program. New business focused on approving several items for the 2026-2027 school year, including accident insurance coverage, WIAA membership, open enrollment applications, CESA contracts, a revised school calendar, and the purchase of SMART boards.

The meeting primarily addressed a student discipline matter, which necessitated an executive session. Following the return to open session, the board deliberated on an athletic suspension appeal and reached a final decision to uphold the suspension.

The committee reviewed NEOLA policy updates related to Act 89, specifically policies 0144.5, 1213, 3213, 4213, 7530.02, 7540.03, and 7544. They voted to forward these policies to the full board for a vote. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved forwarding policy 5136 to the full board, with a revised effective date of July 1, 2026.

The committee reviewed budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and discussed the preliminary budget for 2026-2027, noting projected deficits in specific funds and the potential need for an operational referendum. Additionally, the committee evaluated current referendum expenditures, discussed potential allocations for unspent revenues, and deliberated on proposed increases for food service meal prices for the upcoming school year. All action items were moved forward for a vote at the full board meeting.