SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEST ALLIS-WEST MILWAUKEE, ET AL.
1300 S. 109th St., West Allis, WI 53214 (Boardroom, 2nd Floor)
9333 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis, WI 53227 (District Administration Office)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
June 22, 2026 (Condensed Version)
President Burns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on June 22, 2026, at 1300 S. 109th Street, West Allis. Roll was called with the following members present: Joe Becker, Brendan Burns, Jane Carr, Amy Deal, Brian Keller (excused), Rebecca Lee, Noah Leigh, Sagar Tolani (excused), and John Verbos. Motion by Ms. Carr to approve Consent Agenda items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4, seconded by Ms. Deal. (9.1) The minutes of the June 8, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting. (9.2) Appointments: Amstadt, Anna, Teacher (Gr 4), Jefferson, Rehire, Renewing, 8/25/2026; Bilky, Jacob, Teacher (Math), NHL, New, Renewing, 8/25/2026; Dawson, Kari, Asst Director – Prog & Svcs, Rec Dept, New, Admin, 7/01/2026; Flynn, Sean, Teacher (Gr 4), Irving, New, Renewing, 8/25/2026; Iacob, Raquel, Teacher (Music), Wilson, New, Renewing, 8/25/2026; Laserstein, Nancy, Teacher (Reading), Central, New, Renewing, 8/25/2026; Lemke-Howard, Kelsey, Teacher (Art), NHL, New, Renewing, 8/25/2026; Martin, Tyler, Facility Support/Cleaner, Rec Dept, New, Cleaner – PT, 6/21/2026; Maynard, Chris, Teacher (Gr 5), H. Mann, New, Renewing, 8/25/2026; Raue, Quentin, Teacher (Science), W Milw, Rehire, Renewing, 8/25/2026; Shiltz, Mala, Teacher (Gr 4), Pershing, New, Renewing, 8/25/2026; Waguespack, Hannah, Teacher (Gr 3), H. Mann, New, Renewing, 8/25/2026. (9.3) Resignations/Retirements: Kelly, Emma, Coor of Secondary Literacy, Admin, Resignation, 6/30/2026; Michels-Frank, Eleanora, Teacher (Math), NHL, Resignation, End of the 25-26 SY. (9.3) Supplementary contracts as listed on the June 22, 2026, report. (9.4) Approved the Financial Report Summary for the Month of May 2026 including Receipts #8159 through #8231 in the amount of $4,074,675.52 and Vouchers Payable #381139 through #381529, wire transfers, and payroll disbursements in the amount of $12,198,222.31 and Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for eleven Months Ending May 31, 2026. Motion carried unanimously to approve Consent Agenda items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4. Motion by Mr. Verbos to approve the Revised Quote for McGraw Hill 6-12 Social Studies Adoption, seconded by Ms. Carr. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Ms. Lee to approve the 2026-2027 Extra-Curricular and Co-Curricular Handbook, seconded by Ms. Carr. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Leigh to approve the 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy, seconded by Mr. Becker. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Ms. Carr to approve the 2026-2027 School Fees, seconded by Ms. Lee. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Ms. Lee to approve the 2026-2027 District Property, Liability, and Worker's Compensation Insurance, seconded by Ms. Carr. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Leigh to proceed with "Option A", seconded by Mr. Verbos. Let the minutes reflect that Mr. Becker opposed. Motion carried by majority vote. Motion at 8:29 p.m. by Mr. Leigh to convene into executive session, seconded by Ms. Deal, in accordance with Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(d) for the purpose of reviewing written evaluations of school safety drills as required under 2017 Wisconsin Act 143. Respectfully submitted, John J. Verbos, Board Clerk.
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