Fond du Lac Board of Education 72 West Ninth Street Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Monday, February 9, 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, Lombardo, Hermes, Blaskowski, Moylan, Gahan Announcements Mrs. Moder announced the changes to the upcoming meeting schedule: The Board will meet on February 16 - moved from February 23, and on March 2nd - moved from March 9. Then we will return to the regular second- and fourth-Monday schedule on March 23. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion by Mark Henschel, second by Joe Lavrenz, that the Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows: January 26, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes, January 26, 2026 Workshop Minutes, January 26, 2026 Executive Session Minutes, Personnel Recommendations - Retirements, Resignation, and New Hire, 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 5.01 Budget Reductions for 2026-27 Motion by Mark Henschel, seconded by Joe Lavrenz, that the Board of Education approve the administration's recommendations to reduce spending for the 2026-27 school year as noted in green. Motion to amend by Luke Frame, seconded by Joe Lavrenz, to remove the library media specialists from the recommended budget reductions. Motion Failed, ayes 3, nos 3. Ayes: Luke Frame, Joe Lavrenz, Karen Moehn Nos: Mark Henschel, Joan Pennau, Katie Moder Original Motion Failed: ayes: 3, no's: 3 Ayes: Mark Henschel, Joan Pennau, Katie Moder Nos: Luke Frame, Joe Lavrenz, Karen Moehn Chief of Schools Reports Principals from Sabish Middle School, Theisen Middle School, and Woodworth Middle School presented their updates and work with UVA-PLE. Chief of Finance and Operations Reports Mr. Gerlach presented the Audit Report for 2024-25 from an independent audit firm. Superintendent Reports Mr. Steinbarth shared an update on the referendum. Other Appropriate Matters People who have put in applications for the board appointment, and the board will move forward with holding interviews. Adjournment Motion by Mark Henschel, seconded by Joe Lavrenz, to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion Carried, ayes 6. The Regular Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Ayes: Luke Frame, Mark Henschel, Joe Lavrenz, Karen Moehn, Joan Pennau, Katie Moder Signed: Karen Moehn, Clerk WNAXLP March 18 2026 LWIX0479640