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Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
DeForest Area School District Board Of Education Work Session Meeting Minutes
The board focused on strengthening their understanding of the district's K-3 social-emotional learning curriculum, CharacterStrong, and the SAEBRS assessment platform used to track student growth and social-emotional behavior. Additionally, the board engaged in a dialogue regarding proposed revisions to monitoring report indicators for numeracy, community stakeholder treatment, personnel administration, the learning environment, and the instructional program.
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DeForest Area School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board participated in a session regarding the School Administrators Institute for Transformational Leadership (SAIL) program and its role in continuous improvement planning. Discussion also included upcoming community engagement events. Key board business involved the authorization of the sale of the Holum Education Center property. The board also approved the annual district safety plan, the annual board work plan, various policy indicator revisions, personnel recommendations, and the treasurer's report.
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
DeForest Area School District Board Of Education Work Session Meeting
The Board participated in a work session to discuss the district's implementation and training for Google Gemini Artificial Intelligence. Discussions also included proposed revisions to monitoring report indicators regarding academic performance, self-directed complex thinkers, collaborative citizens, learning environment, and the instructional program. Additionally, the Board reviewed and aligned district priorities for the upcoming 2026-2027 annual work plan.
Jul 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
DeForest Area School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting included the introduction of new principals for the High School and Harvest Intermediate School. The Board approved a grant of a Sanitary Sewer Easement to the Village of Windsor and accepted a monitoring report for Board Policy OE-8 regarding communication with the Board. Additionally, the preliminary 2026-2027 District Budget was approved in preparation for the upcoming District Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing. Board members also received education regarding new website accessibility compliance requirements and the transition to new board management software. The Board reviewed and approved personnel recommendations, including various separations and appointments, and conducted a closed session regarding the Superintendent's evaluation.
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