December 15, 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. River Falls Sports Broadcasting
Description:
The School Board will recognize the following individuals for their exceptional service in broadcasting district athletic contests and special events: Paul Adermann, Ariel Avestruz, Debbi Avestruz, Kevin Black, Russ Blasius, Corby Bodenburg, Tim Burns, Aaron Cudd, Rob Doerre, Brayden Engstrom, Bo Hirstein, Jason Hoernke, Erik Jalowitz, Dan Jenkins, Bill Jensen, Jeff Johnson, Mike Kealy, Chris Larsen, Tim LaVold, Jon Longsdorf, Kit Luedtke, Sophie Otte, Marty Paulson, Greg Peters, Jenna Peters, Steve Poellinger, Nate Schurman, Scot Simpson, Shawn Timm, Kevin Westhuis, Justin Wilson, and Melissa Wilson.
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5.B. Spotlight on Education: Early Childhood Special Education
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5.C. Superintendent, Administrative, and Student Representative Reports
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5.C.1. Student Representative Report
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5.C.1.a. Cellphone use at the River Falls High School
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5.C.2. Administrative Reports
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5.C.2.a. Wildly Important Goal (WIG) Updates 2025-26
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5.C.2.a.1. Student Services
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5.C.2.b. Special Education Reimbursement
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5.C.3. Superintendent Report
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5.C.3.a. Cellphone Legislation 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: November 17, 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 2000s Program policies: 2105 - Mission, Vision, and Values of the District, 2131.01 - Early Literacy Program, 2210 - Curriculum Development, 2220 - Adoption of Course of Study, 2221 - Special Observance Days, 2230 - Curriculum Unit Plans, 2240 - Controversial Issues in the Classroom, 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity, 2260.01 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability, 2260.02 - Services for Bilingual Students/English Learners, 2261 - Title I Services, 2261.01 - Parent and Family Engagement in Title I Programs, 2261.02 - Title I-Parents' Right to Know, 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities, 2270 - Religion in the Curriculum, 2330 - Homework, 2340 - District-Sponsored Trips, 2430 - District-Sponsored Clubs and Activities, 2431 - Interscholastic Athletics, 2451-Program or Curriculum Modifications, 2460.03 - Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE), 2521- Selection of Instructional Materials and Equipment, 2522 - Library Media Centers, 2531 - Copyrighted Works, 2623 - Student Assessment, 2700.01 - School Performance and State Accountability Report Cards. Item 5: Approve first readings of the following NEOLA 2000s Program and 9000s Relations policies: 2271.01 - Start College Now Program, 2271.02 - High School Technical College Academies, 2411 - School Counseling and Academic and Career Planning, 2412 - Homebound Instruction Program, 2416 - Student Privacy and Parental Access to Information, 2421 - Career and Technical Education Program, 2440 - Summer School, 2450 - Community Education, 2460 - Programs for Students with Disabilities, 9120 - Public Information Program, 9140 - Citizens' Advisory Committees, 9150 - Visitors to School District Buildings, 9700.01 - Advertising and Commercial Activities, 9800 - High School Diplomas to Veterans, 9800.01 - Veterans as Classroom Volunteers. Recommended Action: Approve minutes, bills, employment, and NEOLA policies as presented. |
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6.B. Consideration and/or Action to approve the December 1, 2025, Ad-Hoc Policy Committee recommendations
Description:
The Ad-Hoc Policy Committee met on December 1, 2025, to review and approve the NEOLA 2000s Program and 9000s Relations policy series. Neola Policy 2510 - Adoption of Textbooks and 9700 - Relations with Non-school Affiliated Groups were tabled for a later date.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2271 - Early College Credit Program. 2. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2370 - Educational Options Provided by the District. 3. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2413 - Health Education. 4. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2414 - Human Growth and Development. 5. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 9130 - Public Complaints. 6. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 9151 - Use of Cameras and Other Recording Devices in Locker Rooms. 7. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 9160 - Public Attendance at School Events. 8. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 9211 - District-Support Organizations. 9. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 9270 - Home-Based, Private, or Tribal Schooling.
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6.C. Consideration and/or Action to approve the December 8, 2025, Educational Program Committee recommendations
Description:
The Educational Program Committee met on December 8, 2025, to review the 2024-25 District Report Card and to hear an update on Stage 1: Desired Results of the curriculum review cycle.
Recommended Action: None, informational only. |
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6.D. Consideration and/or Action to approve the December 8, 2025, Finance & Facilities Committee recommendations
Description:
The Finance and Facilities Committee met on December 8, 2025, to hear a facilities project update, review the Capital Improvement Projects list, receive a 2025-26 budget update, and approve the Community Service Fund Levy.
Recommended Action: Approve a plan for future Community Service Fund levies to maintain a fund balance between 15-20% while also setting the levy to fund 20-25% of costs in Fund 80. |
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6.E. Consideration and/or Action to approve the December 8, 2025, Personnel Committee recommendations
Description:
The Personnel Committee met on December 8, 2025, to hear a calendar committee update. The committee also went into closed session to discuss 2026-27 bargaining goals.
Recommended Action: None, informational only.
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6.F. Review resolutions to be addressed during the 2026 Wisconsin Association of School Board (WASB) Delegate Assembly on January 22, 2026, and provide the delegate with direction for voting on WASB resolutions
Description:
Each year, the WASB Delegate Assembly votes on proposed amendments and resolutions during its Annual Joint State Convention. Each eligible school district may cast one vote on those resolutions. Alison Page is the newly appointed delegate to the 2026 convention.
Recommended Action: Provide Delegate Alison Page with direction for voting on WASB resolutions. The School Board may give voting direction on an item-by-item basis or on a specific item(s) only, or direct the Delegate to vote in the best interest of the School District of River Falls.
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6.G. 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.H. Schedule next School Board/Committee meetings
Description:
Upcoming School Board meeting dates, times, and locations will be reviewed.
Recommended Action: Set the meeting schedule as follows: Policy Ad-Hoc Committee meeting: Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Educational Program Committee meeting: Monday, January 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Finance & Facilities Committee meeting: Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Educational Program) Personnel Committee meeting: Monday, January 12, 2026, 8:00 p.m. (or immediately following Finance & Facilities) Regular School Board meeting: Monday, January 19, 2026, 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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7. ADJOURN
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