October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 PM
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2. MANNER OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. HEARING OF VISITORS OR DELEGATIONS
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5. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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5.A. Wildcat Pride Awards
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5.A.1. Mark Tomlinson
Description:
Recognition for exceptional longevity and commitment in Community Education.
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5.B. Superintendent, Administrative, and Student Representative Reports
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5.B.1. Student Representative Report
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5.B.2. Administrative Reports
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5.B.2.a. Elementary School Goal Update 2025-26
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5.B.3. Superintendent Report
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5.B.3.a. Donations & Recognitions Update
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6. ACTION ITEMS
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6.A. Consent Agenda - Approval of Minutes, Bills, Employment, and NEOLA Policies
Description:
The following have been submitted for approval:
Item 1: September 22, 2025, Regular School Board Meeting minutes Item 2: Bills submitted for payment Item 3: Pursuant to School Board Policy, which references Wisconsin Statutes Sections 111, 118, 121, all employees who require Wisconsin state certification shall be recommended by the superintendent to the School Board for approval. All recommendations presented at this time are pursuant to approved School Board policies and accompanying administrative procedures. Item 4: Approve second readings of the following NEOLA 100s Bylaw policies: 100 - Definitions, 111 - Name, 112 - Purpose, 113 - Boundaries, 114 - Classification, 115 - Address, 121 - Authority, 122 - School Board Powers, 123 - Philosophy of the School Board, 131.1 - Bylaws and Policies, 132.2 - Administration in Absence of Policy, 133 - Judicial, 141 - Number, 141.1 - Student Representation at School Board Meetings, 142.1 - Electoral Process, 142.2 - Qualifications, 142.3 - Term, 142.4 - Oath, 142.5 - Vacancies, 142.6 - Recall, 142.7 - Orientation, 143 - Authority of Individual School Board Members, 143.1 - Public Expression of School Board Members, 143.2 - School Board Member Information Requests, 144.1 - Compensation, 144.3 - Conflict of Interest, 144.4 - Indemnification, 144.5 - School Board Member Behavior, Communications, and Code of Conduct, 146 - Evaluation of School Board Operations, 151 - Annual School District Meeting, 151.1 - Annual School Board Reorganization Meeting, 151.2 - Required Student Academic Standards Agenda Item, 152 - Officers, 155 - Committees, 161 - Parliamentary Authority, 162 - Quorum, 163 - Presiding Officer, 164 - Meetings, 166 - Agenda, 166.1 - Consent Agenda, 167.1 - Voting, 167.2 - Closed Session, 167.3 - Public Comment at School Board Meetings; 167.5 - Use of Electronic Mail, 167.6 - Email-Public Records, 167.7 - Use of Personal Communication Devices, 168.1 - Meeting Minutes, 171.1 - President, 171.2 - Vice President, 171.3 - Clerk, 171.4 - Treasurer, 172 - Legal Counsel, 173 - Independent Financial Auditor, 174.1 - Annual Report, 175 - Association Memberships, 175.1 - School Board Conferences, Conventions, and Workshops, 176 - Recognitions for Accomplishments. Item 5: Approve first readings of the following NEOLA 1000s Administration policies: 1110 - District Goals, 1100 - District Organization, 1130 - Ethics and Conflict of Interest, 1210 - School Board-Superintendent Relationship, 1211 - Whistle-blower Protection, 1241 - Non-Renewal or Termination of the Superintendent's Contract, 1260 - Incapacity of the Superintendent, 1400 - Job Descriptions, 1421 - Criminal History Record Check and Employee Self-Reporting Requirements, 1422.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee, 1460 - Physical Examination, 1461 - Unrequested Leaves of Absence/Fitness for Duty, 1630.01 - Family & Medical Leave of Absence ("FMLA") Recommended Action: Approve minutes, bills, employment, and NEOLA policies as presented. |
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6.B. Consideration and/or Action to approve the October 6, 2025, Ad-Hoc Policy Committee recommendations
Description:
The Ad-Hoc Policy Committee met on October 6, 2025, to review and approve the NEOLA 1000s Administration policy series. Neola Policy 1662 - Employee Anti-Harassment was tabled for a later date.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 1213 - Student Supervision and Welfare. 2. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 1220 - Employment of the Superintendent. 2. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 1240 - Evaluation of the Superintendent. 3. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 1400.01 - Superintendent Job Description. 4. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 1422 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity. |
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6.C. Consideration and/or Action to approve the October 6, 2025, Finance & Facilities Committee recommendations
Description:
The Finance and Facilities Committee met on October 6, 2025, to hear a facilities project update, to hear a 2025-26 budget update, and to hear a 2025-26 student enrollment update.
Recommended Action: None, informational only.
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6.D. Consideration and/or Action to approve the October 13, 2025, Educational Program Committee recommendations
Description:
The Educational Program Committee met on October 13, 2025, to approve the new RFHS courses: AP World History: Modern & Humanities, Walking for Wellness & Living Your Best Life: Readings and Reflections on Improving Your Health & Happiness, and to hear the English Language (EL) Local Plan.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the AP World History: Modern New Course Approval Form. 2. Approve the Humanities New Course Approval Form. 3. Approve the Walking for Wellness New Course Approval Form. 4. Approve the Living Your Best Life: Reading and Reflections on Improving Your Health & Happiness New Course Approval Form. |
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6.E. Consideration and/or Action to approve the October 13, 2025, Personnel Committee recommendations
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The Personnel Committee met on October 13, 2025, to hear a class size analysis, to hear a report on certified & support staff employee retention, and to discuss hiring practices.
Recommended Action: None, information only.
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6.F. Consideration and/or Action to approve the 2025-2026 Original Budget and Tax Levy
Description:
Administration will recommend that the School Board adopt the 2025-26 original budget and tax levy.
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the 2025-26 original budget as presented. 2. Adopt the 2025-26 tax levy as presented. |
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6.G. Appoint a Deputy Clerk for the 2026 School Board Elections
Description:
Each year, the School Board has appointed, pursuant to a recommendation from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, a Deputy Election Clerk for the school board elections. This is to facilitate the election process and assist prospective candidates who wish to file for the school board.
Recommended Action: Appoint Amanda Taylor, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, as the Deputy Election Clerk for the 2026 School Board elections. |
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6.H. Consideration and/or Action to approve the first reading of revised School Board Policy 830-Rule Use of District Facilities, Grounds, and Equipment
Description:
The administrative team is recommending updates to the following policy in the 800 series.
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of revised School Board Policy 830-Rule Use of District Facilities, Grounds, and Equipment. |
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6.I. Consideration and/or Action to approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 870-Rule Public Complaint Procedures
Description:
The first reading of revised policy 870-Rule Public Complaint Procedures was approved at the September 22, 2025, Regular School Board Meeting.
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 870-Rule Public Complaint Procedures.
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6.J. Proposed/suggested items for the next regular and future School Board meeting agenda(s)
Description:
As always, School Board members will be given the opportunity to suggest items for future School Board meeting agendas.
Recommended Action: As needed. |
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6.K. Schedule next School Board/Committee meetings
Description:
Upcoming Board meeting dates, times, and locations will be reviewed.
Recommended Action: Set the meeting schedule as follows: Policy Ad-Hoc Committee meeting: Monday, November 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Educational Program Committee meeting: Monday, November 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Finance & Facilities Committee meeting: Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Educational Program) Personnel Committee meeting: Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00 p.m. (or immediately following Finance & Facilities) Joint School Board & Common Council meeting: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (River Falls City Hall) Regular School Board meeting: Monday, November 17, 2025, 6:00 p.m. All of the above meetings will be held at the District Office Conference Room, 852 E. Division Street, unless noted otherwise. |
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6.L. Consideration of adjourning to closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c), which permits convening in closed session for the purpose of considering the employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, to discuss and take potential action regarding a parent's communication to the School Board regarding a teacher and also regarding the Superintendent. Roll call required.
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7. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
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8. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION FOR POTENTIAL ACTION RELATED TO CLOSED SESSION BUSINESS
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9. ADJOURN
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