TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE SOUTH NOW 2/4/2026
OAK CREEK-FRANKLIN JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Education Meeting - Minutes
January 12, 2026
Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by President Frank Carini at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll call was taken.
School Board Members Present: Frank Carini, Mike Dudzik, Sheryl Cerniglia, Mark Verhalen, Meredith Wittmann, Kelly Ganiere
School Board Members Not Present: Brianna Allen Kaiser
Student School Board Members Present: Paige Stewart, Kara Meyer
School Board President Frank Carini reviewed the Board Meeting and Operating Norms.
Sheryl Cerniglia motioned and Mike Dudzik seconded to approve the Agenda. Motion passed 6-0.
The Board heard from six people during the public comment period.
Thank You's and Acknowledgements: The Board acknowledged the staff who will be retiring at the end of this school year and thanked them for their years of service to the District.
Meredith Wittmann motioned and Kelly Ganiere seconded to approve Consent Agenda items A-C as presented. Motion passed 6-0.
a. Approval of meeting minutes of the Board of Education Meeting on December 8, 2025.
b. Approval of submitted lists of bills and payrolls
Accounts Payable:
Check #12344-12610 $ 2,447,670.11
ACH #252600222-252600316 $ 12,861.40
Capital One Virtual Cards $ 38,967.36
Elementary/Middle School Activity
Check #5183-5194 $ 7,516.25
High School Activity
Check #50255-50275 $ 26,511.28
Wire Transfers:
12/12/25 $ 16,746.30 $ 1,008.46
12/15/25 $ 454,903.95 $ 80,666.27
12/16/25 $ 11,894.88 $ 769.68
12/22/25 $ 14,235.71
12/26/25 $ 16,746.30
12/29/25 $ 472,669.39
12/04/25-01/07/26 $ 840,204.80 $ 40,389.93 $ 346,305.93
12/04/25-01/07/26 $ 42,149.04 $ 4,860.26
12/31/25 $ 2,766.01 $ 735.00 $ 563,016.08
01/02/26 $ 80,370.26
01/05/26 $ 97,850.95
Payrolls:
12/12/25 $ 1,337,772.03
12/26/25 $ 1,417,405.15
01/09/26 $ 1,156,789.41
Personnel
EMPLOYMENT
Meghan Hennemann Special Education Teacher East Middle School
Ydsia Lugo Supervisory Aide Oak Creek High School
Gwen Ulfig Special Education Instructional Aide Cedar Hills Elementary School
RESIGNATION
Sarah Bozicevich Special Education Instructional Aide Cedar Hills Elementary School
Yahaira Garcia Special Education Instructional Aide Carollton Elementary School
Maha Mosa Special Education Instructional Aide Shepard Hills Elementary School
RETIREMENT - End of 25/26 School Year
Joseph Cota Social Studies/History Teacher Oak Creek High School
Thomas Holterman Social Studies/History Teacher Oak Creek High School
Terry Nachtigall Physical Education Teacher Meadowview Elementary School
Joel Paar Physical Education Teacher East Middle School
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda for Separate Consideration.
Reconvene formal portion of the meeting for Board discussion and/or action.
Action Items:Meredith Wittmann motioned and Mike Dudzik seconded to formally accept the donation of $6,000 from the Dobbs Charitable Fund for the benefit of the Knights Racing Build Moto Program. Motion passed 6-0.Meredith Wittmann motioned and Sheryl Cerniglia seconded to change the Friday, May 7, 2027, non-student day to Friday, April 30, 2027. Motion passed 6-0
Information Items:The Board heard an informational update from Oak Creek High School Principal Candis Mongan about the high school A/B schedule.The Board heard the First Reading of revised Policy sections 7000 (Property and Technology) and 8000 (Operations) and Revised Policy 3210, Staff Ethics.The Board heard information about the Open Enrollment Limits for the 2026-2027 school year. The Board will act on this item at the January 26th School Board meeting.The Board heard information about the proposed change of staffing agencies. The Board may act on this item and the January 26th School Board meeting.Chief Business and Finance Officer Blaise Paul shared the quarterly donation report with the Board.The Board reviewed the November Budget Report.The Board reviewed the WASB 2026 proposed resolutions.The Board reviewed the Upcoming School Board Meeting Tentative Agendas Report.
Sheryl Cerniglia motioned and Meredith Wittmann seconded to convene in executive session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
Roll Call Vote: Ganiere: Yes, Wittmann: Yes, Dudzik: Yes, Cerniglia: Yes, Verhalen: Yes; Carini: Yes Motion passed 6-0.
Meeting convened in closed session at 7:39 p.m.
Meredith Wittmann moved and Mike Dudzik seconded to reconvene in open session at 7:46 p.m.. Motion passed 6-0.
Sheryl Cergnilia motioned and Kelly Ganiere seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Motion passed 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Jill Bebeau
Jill Bebeau
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
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