February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Jim Bouché, President
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IV. READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT
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V. Proclamation: School Bus Driver Appreciation Week
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VI. Excellence in Action: 4K & EC Programs
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VII. PUBLIC AND STUDENT COMMENT
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VIII. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA (Action Requested)
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VIII.A. Appointments (Additional Staff, Replacement Staff, Contract Increases)
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VIII.B. Separations (Resignations, Contract Decreases, Terminations)
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VIII.C. Leaves of Absence
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VIII.D. Retirements
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VIII.E. Minutes: Regular Session of January 12, 2026; and the Special Session of January 26, 2026.
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VIII.F. Payment of Bills/Budget Status and Investment Report
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VIII.G. Donations to the District
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IX. OLD/RECURRING BUSINESS
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IX.A. Education/Operations Committee Meeting
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IX.A.1. Franklin, Rib Mountain, Lincoln & John Marshall 95% Design (Action Requested)
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Estimated Time to Present: 2 minutes
As referendum projects for each facility reach the end of the design phase (95% completion), the Board sees the designs and budget and is asked to consider approval of these plans to be issued for bidding. Here, 95% complete designs are being shared for Franklin, Rib Mountain, Lincoln & John Marshall Elementary schools. The Board is being asked to consider approval for use in soliciting competitive bids.
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IX.A.2. Legal Expenses for 2nd Quarter of 2025-2026
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Estimated Time to Present: 2 Minutes
At the January Education/Operations Committee Meeting, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Elizabeth Channel presented a summary report presenting all legal counsel expenses incurred during the second quarter of 2025-2026. The report is broken down by law firm and by type of legal advice sought. This is a written report that requires no action.
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IX.A.3. 2025-2026 Student Demographic Report
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Estimated Time to Present: 2 Minutes
At the January Education/Operations Committee Meeting, Director of Technology, Ralph Williams, presented the Demographics Report for the 2025-2026 school year.
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X. NEW BUSINESS
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X.A. Wausau West Chiller System (Action Requested)
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Estimated Time to Present: 2 minutes
At the January Education/Operations Committee Meeting, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Elizabeth Channel and Ryan Urmanski, Director of Buildings and Grounds presented to the Board the request to solicit bids for the replacement of the chiller system at Wausau West. |
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X.B. Wausau East Hockey Update
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Estimated Time to Present: 15 Minutes
An informational presentation on the disbandment of the East/Merrill Boys Hockey Co Op and potential options for the district, Wausau East, and East Hockey players. |
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X.C. Education/Operations Committee Meeting
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X.C.1. Presentation of Financial Projection Model Assumptions
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Estimated Time to Present: 2 Minutes
At the January Education/Operations Committee Meeting, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Elizabeth Channel, shared many of the key variables contributing to the District's multi-year financial projection model. The model represents a baseline using current information, to which adjustments are subsequently made. The projection model uses budget numbers from the 2025-2026 District budget with percentages and/or dollar amounts cast forward, along with adjustments to create this baseline. Once these assumptions are built into the projection model, it will be presented to the Board at a later date.
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X.C.2. Governance Model Option (Possible Action)
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Estimated Time to Present: 2 Minutes
At the January Education/Operations Committee Meeting, there was a discussion about potentially changing the Audit of the Bills Committee and clarifying the purpose of the Education/Operations Committee with a potential rename of the meeting.
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XI. OPEN FORUM
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XI.A. Board Member Professional Growth & Development Report
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XI.B. Legislative Liaison
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XI.C. Superintendent Commentary
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XI.D. Presiding Officer Commentary
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XII. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO STATE STATUES
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XII.A. Discussion regarding the Competitive Negotiations of a Purchase/Sale of Real Estate s. 19.85 (1)(e)
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XII.B. Reconvene in Open Session, and if Necessary, Take Action as a Result of the Closed Session
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XIII. ADJOURN
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