TWO RIVERS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board Regular Minutes, May 11, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 4:45 pm by President Klinkner. Present: Wendy Brandt, Jennifer Henrickson, Tim Klinkner, Gary Shavlik (virtual-5:45 pm), Randy Williams, Lori Zimney. Excused: Zak Peterson.
Motion by Zimney, second by Brandt, to adjourn to Closed Session under State Statute 19.85 (1)(c) for the purpose of discussion: Conduct private conference and consideration of nonrenewal of a teaching contract due to enrollment at 4:45 pm; motion carried 5-0 on a roll call vote.
Motion by Williams, second by Zimney, to convene into Regular Session for the purpose of considering motions as a result of Closed Session at 5:42 pm; motion carried 5-0. Motion by Williams, second by Brandt, to approve the final nonrenewal of the teaching contract due to declining enrollment; motion carried 5-0 on a roll call vote.
REGULAR SESSION: Written notice of this meeting was sent to the news media on Friday, May 8, 2026. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Zimney, second by Henrickson, to approve the amended agenda: table 9.G and remove agenda item 12; motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Zimney, second by Brandt to approve the minutes from the previous meetings: Board Regular-Apr 13, 2026, Board Organizational-Apr 27, 2026; motion carried 6-0.
Recognition of Invited Guests - Class of 2026 Valedictorian-Sam T. discussed his passion for science and math and his participation with the Robotics program. Korinek highlighted the Winter & Spring A.M. weightlifting program he and Scott J. provide for students 7th through 12th grade.
No public comment. No communications.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Motion by Zimney, second by Klinkner, to approve the bills to be paid for April 2026 in the amount of $1,004,871.90; motion carried 6-0. Motion by Brandt, second by Zimney, to approve the Referendum bills to be paid for April 2026 in the amount of $12,600.00; motion carried 6-0. Motion by Williams, second by Zimney, to approve the Financial Statements for March 2026; motion carried 6-0.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: Motion by Wiliams, second by Brandt, to accept the resignations of the following staff members at the end of the 2025-2026 school year: Stacey Cox, Special Education Learning Strategist, L.B. Clarke Middle School, Brian Holm, Grade 3 Teacher, Koenig Elementary School, Madelyn Moore, Spanish Teacher, L.B. Clarke Middle School; motion carried 6-0. Motion by Zimney, second by Brandt to approve the contract for Ian Moehr, School Counselor, for Two Rivers High School for the 2026-2027 school year; motion carried 6-0 on a roll call vote. Motion by Brandt, second by Zimney, to approve the contract for Corinne Charapata, Social Studies, for Two Rivers High School for the 2026-2027 school year; motion carried 6-0 on a roll call vote. Motion by Zimney, second by Williams, to approve the contract for Nicholas Sielaff, Adaptive PE Teacher, for Two Rivers Public School District, for the 2026-2027 school year; motion carried 6-0 on a roll call vote. Motion by Williams, second by Zimney, to approve the Teacher Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year; motion carried 6-0 on a roll call vote. Johnson presented the first reading of the Busing Contract to the board. Amended: Item Tabled: Discussion and possible approval of the ACP revision Motion by Williams, second by Zimney, to accept the donation of $326 from Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership to cover the cost of two buses for 6th grade students to participate in a beach clean up; motion carried 6-0. Other as appropriate: None.
ADMINISTRATORS UPDATE: Korinek shared the May 2026 Data Update: attendance increased, behavioral referrals lower, additional support provided based on recent test scores. Johnson provided an overview of the Quarter Century Club celebration where Jody Garcia, Karnie Goessl, Tim Wester, Crystal Wester, Angie Spaeth, Laura Reeves, and Stacy Watzka were honored. Johnson discussed the Excellence in Education Awards winners: Shannon Meulbroek and Brianna Struck, the Volunteer Breakfast May 19th, and the End of the Year Celebrations.
Coming events were announced.
Amended: Item removed- CLOSED SESSION: The Board of Education will adjourn to Closed Session under State Statute 19.85 (1)(c) for the purpose of discussion: Considering employment of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility
Motion by Zimney, second by Brandt, to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 pm; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Randall Williams, Board Clerk Sheila Bialek, Administrative Assistant
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