Fond du Lac Board of Education
72 West Ninth Street
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Monday, February 16, 2026
Regular Meeting Proceedings
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President Moder at 5:00 p.m.
Members Present: Luke Frame, Mark Henschel, Joe Lavrenz, Karen Moehn, Joan Pennau, Katie Moder
Members Absent:
Administrative Staff Members: Steinbarth, Bowers, Gerlach, Groves, Blaskowski, Hermes, Lombardo, Moylan, Gahan
Announcements
Mrs. Moder announced that following the regular meeting, the board will convene in a Workshop to discuss Budget Reductions for 2026-27 and Vacancy Appointment Candidates.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion by Mark Henschel, second by Joe Lavrenz, that the Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows: February 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, Personnel Recommendations - Retirement, and Bi-Monthly Financial Report.
Motion Carried, ayes 6.
Ayes: Luke Frame, Mark Henschel, Joe Lavrenz, Karen Moehn, Joan Pennau, Katie Moder
Board Individually Considered Resolutions
Motion by Mark Henschel, seconded by Joe Lavrenz, that the Board of Education approve the board authorization letter for inclusion in the Virtual Charter School grant application.
Motion Carried, ayes 6.
Ayes: Luke Frame, Mark Henschel, Joe Lavrenz, Karen Moehn, Joan Pennau, Katie Moder
Superintendent Individually Considered Resolutions
Motion by Mark Henschel, seconded by Joe Lavrenz, the Board of Education approved the Fond du Lac High School field trip to Germany, Switzerland, and Italy in June 2027.
Motion Carried, ayes 6.
Ayes: Luke Frame, Mark Henschel, Joe Lavrenz, Karen Moehn, Joan Pennau, Katie Moder
Chief Academic Officer Reports
Mr. Groves presented the Academic Gap Reduction Program (AGR) Reports for 2025-26.
Other Appropriate Matters
Reminder of upcoming referendum information sessions.
Adjournment
Motion by Mark Henschel, second by Joe Lavrenz, to adjourn to a Workshop to discuss budget reductions for 2026-27 and vacancy appointment candidates.
Motion Carried, ayes 6. The Regular Meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
Ayes: Luke Frame, Mark Henschel, Joe Lavrenz, Karen Moehn, Joan Pennau, Katie Moder
Fond du Lac Board of Education
72 West Ninth Street
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Monday, February 16, 2026
Workshop Proceedings
The Workshop of the Board of Education was called to order by President Moder at 5:45 p.m.
Members Present: Luke Frame, Mark Henschel, Joe Lavrenz, Karen Moehn, Joan Pennau, Katie Moder
Members Absent:
Administrative Staff Members: Steinbarth, Bowers, Gerlach, Groves, Lombardo, Hermes, Blaskowski, Moylan
Discussion
2.01 Budget Reductions for 2026-27
The board discussed budget reductions for 2026-27.
2.02 Vacancy Appointment Candidates
The board discussed the vacancy appointment candidates and the following process for selection:
Candidates will be interviewed on February 24.
Adjournment
Motion by Mark Henschel, second by Joe Lavrenz, the Board of Education adjourn the workshop
Motion Carried, ayes 6. The Workshop adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Ayes: Luke Frame, Mark Henschel, Joe Lavrenz, Karen Moehn, Joan Pennau, Katie Moder
Signed: Karen Moehn, Clerk
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