School Board Meeting Notice & Agenda (Monday, January 12, 2026) Generated by Nicole Baumann on Monday, January 12, 2026 1. Public Access to Meetings 2. Meeting Opening and Roll Call A. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum Present: J. Lepak, E. Potter-Nelson, A. Sommers, M. Mercer, T. Kowalski, M. Erler, G. Pope, J. Bushman, J. Lebrick 3. Pledge of Allegiance A. Pledge 4. Mandana Bliss Award A. Award Presentation The Mandana Bliss Award was presented to Briana Weber, 5th grade Teacher, at Kennedy Elementary School; presented by 6th grade student, Taelyn Peper. 5. Public Comments A. Public Comments Carol Colby, on behalf of SPARTA, offered comment to 8G, Carol Colby offered comment to 8G, Heidi Uitenbroek offered comment to 8G, and Chris Lawrence offered comment to 8G. 6. Presentations A. Student Senate Representative Report (Lily Meeks) A recap of the events at SPASH for the month of December was presented. B. Communication Report (Sarah O'Donnell) The communications report and media activity for the month of December was presented. C. Superintendent's Report (Cory Hirsbrunner) C. Hirsbrunner shared the donations made to the District, congratulated Monica Anderson on receiving the Teacher of the Month award from Hot 96.7 and Schierl Tire, shared upcoming important dates in the District, and reported the candidates for the School Board election in April. D. Community Task Force Nick Johnson and Mark Roffers presented the next phase of the long-range planning related to the facilities, enrollment, and programming process. Board questions were answered. Motion (Bushman/Mercer) to approve the establishment of a 45-50 member community task force and to authorize entering into a professional services contract with MD Roffers Consulting, not to exceed $52,000 to facilitate the task force process and support facilities, enrollment, and programming planning efforts. A. Sommers requested a roll call vote. Motion carried (8:1): J. Lepak-yes, E. Potter-Nelson-yes, A. Sommers-yes, M. Mercer-yes, T. Kowalski-yes, M. Erler-yes, G. Pope-no, J. Bushman-yes, J. Lebrick-yes 7. Consent Agenda A. Minutes of Prior School Board Meeting 12/8/2025 B. Approval of the Schedule of Monthly Bills C. Employment Recommendations Motion (Bushman/Pope) to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: J. Lepak-yes, E. Potter-Nelson-yes, A. Sommers-yes, M. Mercer-yes, T. Kowalski-yes, M. Erler-yes, G. Pope-yes, J. Bushman-yes, J. Lebrick-yes 8. Business Services A. Business Services / Human Resources Committee Report (M. Mercer, Chair) M. Mercer gave an overview of the January 5, 2026 meeting. B. 2024-25 Annual Financial Audit Report Amber Danielski, CPA, CMA, from Clifton Larson Allen presented the district's annual audit report for 2024-25 and addressed questions posed by board members. Motion (Sommers/Bushman) to accept the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report, et al. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.C. 2024-25 PoDS Financial Audit Report The PoDS financial audit report was presented. Motion (Sommers/Bushman) to accept the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report for PoDS. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.D. 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan Revision M. Kurtz, Director of Business Services, presented on the revised 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Motion (Mercer/Bushman) to approve the revised 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.E. SPASH Roof Bid Award M. Kurtz, Director of Business Services, and C. Budzinski, Facilities & Safety Manager, presented on the details of the SPASH roof bids. Board questions were answered. Motion (Bushman/Potter-Nelson) to approve the KEE membrane roof to be installed at SPASH by Maurer Roofing for $1,920,900. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.F. FY2027 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan Projects M. Kurtz, Director of Business Services, presented on the upcoming PA projects at three schools that would likely require a start date prior to July 2026. Board questions were answered. Motion (Mercer/Kowalski) to approve administration securing final quotation, beginning vendor selection, and beginning work on the three approved FY2027 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan PA system projects at Washington, Kennedy, and Plover-Whiting without the need for further approval from the Board so long as the projects are within the cap that is shown in the capital improvement plan. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.G. Property Tax Bill Insert C. Hirsbrunner, Superintendent, and M. Kurtz, Director of Business Services, presented the updated information on the tax bill insert. Board questions were answered and edits were noted. Motion (Bushman/Potter-Nelson) to authorize administration to request municipalities to include an insert with property tax bills that identifies the portion of the levy supporting public schools and the portion of the levy supporting the private school voucher program as discussed. A roll call vote was requested by Alex Sommers. Discussion noted from A. Sommers was that this process still feels like school choice v. public schools and contentious. G. Pope asked to clarify if this insert is a final version and what is it that we are asking the municipalities to do if this is not the final version. G. Pope requested to see the final version before it is presented for the tax bills. Clarification on the process was given. Motion carried (7:2) by roll call vote: J. Lepak-no, E. Potter-Nelson-yes, A. Sommers-no, M. Mercer-yes, T. Kowalski-yes, M. Erler-yes, G. Pope-yes, J. Bushman-yes, J. Lebrick-yes 9. Human Resources 10. Educational Services A. Educational Services Committee Report (G. Pope, Chair) G. Pope gave an overview of the January 5, 2026 meeting. 11. Student Services A. Open Enrollment Space Determination for 2026-2027 School Year Jennie McMahon, Director of Student Services, reported on the 2026-27 Open Enrollment Space Determination. The Board is required to review and approve open enrollment space availability for the upcoming school year annually. Motion (Sommers/Mercer) to approve unlimited general education 4K seats and unlimited K-12 general education non-resident seats available under open enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.Motion (Sommers/Bushman) to approve 0 multi-categorical (all disability areas) for Early childhood programming; 0 multi-categorical (all disability areas) for grades K-6 in-person; 0 multi-categorical (all disability areas) for grade 7-12 (Ben, PJ's, SPASH, CFC) in person; 1 multi-categorical (all disability areas) for PoDS; and 0 multi-categorical (all disability areas) for Project SEARCH available for the 2026-27 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 12. Technology Services 13. Policy & Legislation 14. General A. 2026 WASB Resolutions Board members reviewed the proposed WASB Resolutions to determine their position and provide J. Bushman voting direction while serving as the WASB Delegate at the State Education Convention on January 20-23, 2026. Motion (Bushman/Pope) to approve the 2026 WASB Resolutions and authorize our official delegate to vote on behalf of the full Board as discussed this evening with respect to the 2026 WASB Resolutions. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.B. Budget Evaluation Process C. Nyman, Assistant Superintendent/Director of Elementary Education, provided an update on the continuing budget evaluation process and address questions and comments from the Board. C. Future Meetings, Dates and Times February 9, 2026, Regular Board Meeting March 9, 2026, Regular Board Meeting April 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting 15. Closed Session A. Enter into Closed Session Motion (Bushman/Pope) to convene into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statute 19.85(1)(c): Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee, specifically administrator contracts including the Superintendent. Motion carried (9:0) by roll call vote: J. Lepak-yes, E. Potter-Nelson-yes, A. Sommers-yes, M. Mercer-yes, T. Kowalski-yes, M. Erler-yes, G. Pope-yes, J. Bushman-yes, J. Lebrick-yesB. 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. 16. Reconvene into Open Session A. Action as Appropriate Motion (Sommers/Bushman) to convene into Open Session and take action as appropriate. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.Motion (Mercer/Sommers) to approve administrator contracts as presented. Motion carried by voice vote; Pope opposed. 17. Adjournment A. Adjournment Motion (Sommers/Bushman) to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. WNAXLP March 15 2026 LWIX0478143