School District of South Milwaukee Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting December 3, 2025 III. Roll Call: The school board meeting was called to order in open session by Vice President DeFord at 6:31 p.m. All were present with the exception of Hintz who arrived at 6:38 p.m. IV. Superintendent's Report and Recognitions: Ms. Roemer provided the Board with the following updates: Reported on the You Crushed It Award, food drive, attendance data, lego and robotics, professional development, and cash flow. V. Public Comments: Two members of the public expressed concern related to the potential purchase of a recreation center. VI. Consent Agenda - Mr. Hansen Hansen removed item C - approval of minutes from November 19, 2025 school board meeting from the consent agenda Moved by Hansen and seconded by DeFord that the Board approve the consent agenda as follows: A. Adoption of Agenda. B. Approval of Bills for Payment in the Amount of $1,743,160.53 C. Approval of Staffing - New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, Revised FTE Resignation of Eryn Cox, 5k Teacher at Lakeview, effective November 25, 2025 D. Approval of Donations in the amount of $45,000 from Launching a Legacy. E. Third Reading and Approval of Revised Policies: 330 Curriculum and Instruction Program Development and Evaluation, 340 Academic Standards, 346.1 Assessing English Language Proficiency, and 361 Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption. All voted aye. Motion carried 7-0. Moved by Hansen and seconded by Simmons that the Board approve item C - Minutes from the November 19, 2025 School Board Meeting. Hintz, DeFord, Hansen, Genduso, Simmons, and Williams voted aye. Jurowski abstained. Motion carried, 6-0. VII. Information Discussion/Possible Action A. School Improvement Plan Reviews for Lakeview Elementary, Blakewood Elementary and the Middle School - Diedre Roemer The Board received updates on the School Improvement Plans for Lakeview, Blakewood and the Middle School. B. First Reading of Revised Policies: 363 Guidance Program, 412 Full Time Students and 421 Entrance Age - Carrie Stollenwerk This agenda item was tabled for a future meeting, C. Potential Community Recreation Center Update - Deidre Roemer - DPI permission working on agreements, RFP for architect environmental The Board discussed the potential Community Recreation Center at the Former YMCA site. D. Approval of Initial Resolution Authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an Amount Not To Exceed $10,000,000 to Acquire and Improve Community Recreation Center - Dan Arnold Moved by Simmons and seconded by Hintz that the Board approve the Initial Resolution Authorizing General Obligation Bonds in the Amount Not To Exceed $10,000,000 to Acquire and Improve Community Recreation Center, as presented. Motion carried 7-0. E. 2026-227 School Year Calendar Approval - Deidre Roemer Moved by Genduso and seconded by DeFord that the Board approve the 2026-27 School Year Calendar, as presented. Motion carried 7-0 F. School Board Representative Policy Initial Discussion - Deidre Roemer. A brief discussion was held related to comparisons of other school district policies. G. WASB Resolution Review - Deidre Roemer. See attached notes. The Board discussed the proposed Wisconsin Association of School Board resolutions prior to the State convention. VIII. President's Report - Ms. Williams previewed upcoming agenda items. IX. Announcements: Christmas in the Commons was discussed for those who could attend on the behalf the board School improvement plans are a step in the right direction X. Closed Session - Moved by DeFord and seconded by Genduso that the Board move into Closed Session at 10:01 p.m. pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session to confer with legal counsel to discuss a potential purchase of property and related agreements. All voted aye by roll call. Motion carried 7-0. The closed session adjourned at 10:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m, subject to the call of the President. _____________________________ Sophia Williams, President _____________________________ Dan Arnold, Acting Secretary WNAXLP January 14 2026 LWIX0437471