OAK CREEK-FRANKLIN JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education Meeting - Minutes October 27, 2025 Meeting - 6:00 p.m. 1. The meeting was called to order by President Frank Carini at 6:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Roll call was taken. School Board Members Present: Frank Carini, Mike Dudzik, Sheryl Cerniglia, Brianna Allen Kaiser, Mark Verhalen, Meredith Wittmann, Kelly Ganiere School Board Members Absent: None Student School Board Members Present: Kara Meyer, Paige Stewart 4. School Board President Frank Carini reviewed the Board Meeting and Operating Norms. 5. Sheryl Cerniglia motioned and Mike Dudzik seconded to approve the Agenda. Motion passed 7-0. 6. The Board formally recognized Samara Kumar for her generous donation to East Middle School students. Samara's donation will be used to reduce negative lunch balances at East Middle School. 7. The Board recognized Kaliope Morgan who was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Wisconsin for 2026. Kaliope is the first young woman from Oak Creek to earn this honor in 25 years. 8. The Board heard two School Improvement Plan Presentations: Carollton Elementary and Deerfield Elementary. 9. The Board heard from one person during the public comment period. 10. Thank You's and Acknowledgements: None 11. Sheryl Cerniglia motioned and Mike Dudzik seconded to approve items a – c of the Consent Agenda. Motion passed 7-0. a. Approval of meeting minutes of the Board of Education Meeting on October 13, 2025. b. Approval of submitted lists of bills and payrolls Accounts Payable Check #11838-11961 $ 682,272.35 ACH #252600156-252600169 $ 1,201.38 Capital One Virtual Cards $ 16,846.45 Elementary/Middle School Activity Check #5144-5154 $ 13,066.92 High School Activity Check #50157-50189 $ 55,750.65 Wire Transfers: 10/15/25 $ 83,507.86 10/17/25 $ 17,066.85 $ 1,090.36 10/20/25 $ 447,679.08 $ 7,686.91 10/09/25-10/22/25 $ 259,728.16 $ 91,636.03 10/09/25-10/22/25 $ 19,130.40 Payrolls: 10/17/25 $ 1,350,974.80 c. Personnel EMPLOYMENT Shelby Morgan Special Education Instructional Aide Edgewood Elementary School RESIGNATION BriAnna Hagans Special Education Instructional Aide Oak Creek High School April Leonard Special Education Instructional Aide Forest Ridge Elementary School TERMINATION Kayla Ellis Special Education Instructional Aide East Middle School CHANGE IN POSITION Michelle Wagner Administrative Assistant District Office 12. No items were removed from Consent Agenda for Separate Consideration. Reconvene formal portion of the meeting for Board discussion and/or action. 13. Action Items: a. Mike Dudzik motioned and Sheryl Cerniglia seconded approve the 2025-26 budget adjustments as presented. Motion passed 7-0. Mike Dudzik motioned and Meredith Wittmann seconded to approve the combined school tax levy of $46,255,543. Motion passed 7-0. b. Mike Dudzik motioned and Meredith Wittmann seconded to certify the 2025-26 fiscal year school tax levy to the City of Oak Creek in the amount of $38,316,399.51. Motion passed 7-0. c. Sheryl Cerniglia motioned and Meredith Wittmann seconded to certify the 2025-26 fiscal year school tax levy to the City of Franklin in the amount of $7,939,143.49. Motion passed 7-0. d. Brianna Allen Kaiser motioned and Meredith Wittmann seconded to approve the creation of four 5.5 hour special education aide positions, and to add 1.5 hours to an existing special education aide position. Motion passed 7-0. 14. Information Items: a. Director of Human Resources Troy Hamblin shared a report on professional educator retention and turnover from 2012-2025 with the Board. b. The Board heard the First Reading of School Board Policy Updates for Section 2000 (Program) and Section 4000 (Health and Safety) c. Chief Business and Finance Officer Blaise Paul shared the September Budget Report. d. The Board reviewed the Upcoming School Board Meeting Tentative Agendas Report. 15. Sheryl Cerniglia motioned and Kelly Ganiere seconded to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to discuss a professional services contract. Roll Call Vote: Ganiere: Yes, Wittmann: Yes, Dudzik: Yes, Cerniglia: Yes, Allen Kaiser: Yes, Verhalen: Yes; Carini: Yes Motion passed 7-0. Meeting convened in closed session at 8:01 p.m. Sheryl Cerniglia moved and Meredith Wittmann seconded to reconvene in open session at 8:10 p.m. Motion passed 7-0. 16. Meredith Wittmann motioned and Sheryl Cerniglia seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. Motion passed 7-0. Respectfully submitted, /s/Jill Bebeau Jill Bebeau Executive Assistant to the Superintendent WNAXLP November 19 2025 LWIX0406759