School District of South Milwaukee Minutes of Regular Board Meeting February 4, 2026 II. The school board meeting was called to order in open session at 6:31 p.m. III. Roll call indicated all were present with the exception of Mr. Jurowski who was excused. IV. Superintendent's Report and Recognitions: Ms. Roemer provided the Board with the following updates: We are aware that the cameras are not working for the participants watching online and are trying to correct the problem. We had a lot of bright spots in our winter progress assessment data. Our data showed growth across most grade levels and subject areas. Families will also see some increased communication about the Forward Exam and the ACT in the coming months. We held our annual wellness fair yesterday. Our staff heard an amazing message of courage and resiliency from Tasha Schuh and then had the opportunity to visit a resource fair, take a Yoga class, or learn more about financial health, or spend time connecting to colleagues. This is part of our strategic plan under the employee experience. Our thanks to the Holistic Wellness Committee for planning another incredible event! We met with community members who had concerns about our small breakfast program. We shared that we are under the 10% recommendation for added sugars, most of our menus are under 3%. We also discussed how brand name items are formulated differently for schools versus what can be purchased in a store. Information will be available in our newsletter about online menus and how nutrition requirements are calculated. V. Public Comments The Board listened to members of the public who commented regarding the public hours of the fitness center and walking track. VI. Consent Agenda - Mr. Hansen Mr. Hansen removed the 2nd reading of revised policies 363 School Counseling Program, 421 Student Entrance, 431 Student Attendance, and 431.1 Student Transportation from the Consent Agenda. Moved by Hansen and seconded by DeFord that the Board approve the consent agenda as follows: A. Adoption of Agenda. B. Approval of Bills for Payment in the Amount of $1,686,912.46 C. Approval of Minutes from the January 21 and 26, 2026 School Board Meetings. D. Approval of Staffing - New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, Revised FTE Retirement of the following teachers effective June 11, 2026 Deb Robinson - HS Spanish Teacher Dave Fix - HS Bus. Ed. Teacher Brenda Osell - Elementary Teacher Resignation of the following teachers effective June 11, 2026 Marta Ahler - HS Math Teacher Retirement of the following teachers effective June 12, 2026 Janet Horrigan - Elementary Teacher E. Third Reading and Approval of Revised Policies: 371 (New 657) Student Fundraising; 525 Solicitations and Distribution of Promotional Materials; 852 Solicitations, Sales, Advertising and Promotions in Schools; and Elimination of Policy 851 Advertising and Promotion in Schools F. Approval of 2027 High School Student Out of Country - Spanish Trip G. Approval of Donations in the amount of $1,300 to benefit Blakewood PTO All voted aye by roll call. Motion carried 6-0. Moved by Hansen and seconded by Genduso that the Board approve 2nd reading of revised policies 363 School Counseling Program, 421 Student Entrance Age, 431 Student Attendance, and 431.1 Student Transportation. Motion carried 6-0. VIII. Information/Discussion/Possible Action A. Review and Possible Action Related to the Public Hours of the Walking Track and Fitness Center - Deidre Roemer The Board discussed the public hours of the walking track and fitness center. The agenda item will return at a Board meeting in March to provide the Board with more options to consider to address the safety concerns of having members of the public in the school during the student day as well as maintain some access to the walking track and/or fitness center for residents. B. Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) Revision Approval - Jen Sielaff/Dan Arnold Moved by Hansen and seconded by Hintz that the Board approve the revision of the district's Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) from a Tax Sheltered Annuity to a Health Reimbursement Account effective June 12, 2026; create a one-time extension this year to February 27, 2026; and create a three-year rollout plan, as presented. Motion carried 6-0. C. First Reading Revised Policy 166-Student Representatives on the School Board - Deidre Roemer Moved by Simmons and seconded by Hintz that the Board approve the First Reading of Revised Policy 166 Student Representatives on the School Board, as presented. Motion carried 6-0. VIII. President's Report - Ms. Williams previewed upcoming agenda items. IX. Announcements - Ms. DeFord shared details about an upcoming baseball social and fundraiser. Mr. Simmons acted as the MC for the recent Luther talent show, it was a great event. Mr. Hintz thanked a recreation center employee who recently retired. X. Closed Session - The Board will move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session to discuss follow up steps related to the dissolution of the preliminary agreement and intergovernmental agreement and pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility to discuss specific individual compensation and performance evaluation data of specific employees. Moved by Genduso and seconded by DeFord that the Board move into Closed Session at 9:01 p.m. pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session to discuss follow up steps related to the dissolution of the preliminary agreement and intergovernmental agreement and pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility to discuss specific individual compensation and performance evaluation data of specific employees. Motion carried 6-0. The Board meeting moved back into open session at 10:21 p.m. XII. Board Professional Development Work Session - The Board briefly discussed their process for responding to emails related to Board business. The goal is to have a consistent process between Board members. Further discussion was not held due to the time of the evening. XIII. Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 10:31 p.m. subject to the call of the President. XIV. Non-Discrimination Statement The Board recognizes the importance of assuring that all educational programs, including vocational and technical education/school-to-work programs, are available to all students without regard for gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Sophia Williams, President Jen Sielaff, Secretary WNAXLP April 8 2026 LWIX0490804