Hamilton School District
Regular Meeting
February 16, 2026
The meeting was called to order by President Schneider at 6:30 p.m.
Public notice of the meeting has been given in accordance with Wisconsin's Open Meetings Law contained in the Wisconsin Statutes, Subchapter V of Chapter 19.
Present: Schneider, Ziemer, Castillo, Van Aacken, Schaffner, Streblow
Absent: Lodzinski
Motion by Streblow, seconded by Schaffner, resolved to approve the January 26, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes and the January 26, 2026, Closed Session Minutes, as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried.
School Spotlight: Templeton Middle School Principal Brad Hoffmann highlighted the importance of Social Emotional Learning at Templeton Middle School using a prepared video.
There were no citizens interested in addressing the Board of Education.
Motion by Streblow, seconded by Van Aacken, resolved to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried.
Dr. Mielke highlighted Governor Evers' state budget proposal.
The Hamilton Adaptive Sports League bowling season schedule was provided.
Dr. Mielke shared that Hamilton High School students are participating in the NextGen Trades Challenge and are creating the ultimate doghouse.
The deadline for applications for early admission to 5K and first grade for the 2026-27 school
year is March 1, 2026.
Next School Board meeting will take place on March 3, 2026.
The Super Connected parent meeting will be held in-person and virtual on March 12, 2026.
The Board of Education will meet on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Motion by Ziemer, seconded by Van Aacken, resolved to approve the resignations of: Marisa Konrath: Custodian I, p.m. at Maple Avenue Elementary School. Effective February 20, 2026.; Jenna Miller; Special Education Teacher at Silver Spring Intermediate School. Effective at the end of the 2025-26 school year, as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried.
Motion by Ziemer, seconded by Van Aacken, resolved to approve the appointments of: Emily Frigge: Custodian I, p.m. at Hamilton High School. Effective February 23, 2026; Katlyn Roloff: Educational Support – Instructional and Supervision at Willow Springs Learning Center. Effective February 24, 2026; Lakia Thomas: Custodian I, p.m. at Willow Springs Learning Center. Effective February 23, 2026, as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried.
Motion by Ziemer, seconded by Van Aacken, resolved to approve the 2026-27 non-group salary recommendations for summer school and seasonal positions for 2026-27, as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried.
Mr. Roubik presented information regarding the enrollment for second semester of 2025-26. This was an informational item and no action was necessary.
Motion by Streblow, seconded by Castillo, resolved to approve the bill payments, as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried.
Ms. Holley provided an update regarding private school transportation. This was an informational item and no action was necessary.
Ms. Holley provided an update regarding collection of school fees. This was an informational item and no action was necessary.
Motion by Streblow, seconded by Van Aacken, resolved to approve the contract with Rehab Resources for Occupational and Physical Therapy Services for 2026-27 and 2027-28, as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried.
Motion by Van Aacken, seconded by Streblow, resolved to approve District Status Report and Action Plan to Close Achievement and Improve State Report Card Scores,
as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried.
Ms. Van Aacken, WASB Delegate, provided information to the Board regarding the 2026 Delegate Assembly. This was an information item and no action was necessary.
Dr. Mielke and convention participants provided information to the Board regarding the 2026 State Education Convention. This was an information item and no action was necessary.
Motion by Streblow, seconded by Ziemer, resolved to approve the reviewed and revised Board Policies: 341.10, Fitness Education Program, as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried.
Motion by Streblow, seconded by Ziemer, resolved to adjourn the meeting and move to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85 (1)(c) for the purpose of discussing the evaluation of the Superintendent. Roll Call Vote. Yes-6, No-0. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Van Aacken, Clerk
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