April 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular School 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. Mr. Naber
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Recognition of a dedicated volunteer who has led the Greenwood Chess Club for the past three years, providing students with valuable opportunities to develop strategic thinking and engagement.
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5.A.2. Coach Cranston and the River Falls Co-op Girls Hockey Team
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Recognition of receiving the 2026 Winter Team Tournament WIAA Sportsmanship Award in girls hockey.
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5.B. Spotlight on Education
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5.B.1. Building & Grounds Update
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5.B.2. Transportation Center Update
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5.C. Administrative and Student Representative Reports
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5.C.1. Administrative Reports
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5.C.1.a. Wildly Important Goal (WIG) Update 2025-26
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5.C.1.a.1. Renaissance Charter Academy
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5.C.1.b. Activities Director Update
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5.C.1.b.1. Fall/Winter Activities Recap
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5.C.1.c. Finance & Facilities Update
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5.C.1.c.1. 2025-26 Budget
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The Director of Finance and Facilities will give an update on the 2025-26 budget.
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5.C.1.c.2. Referendum Project Planning
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The Director of Finance and Facilities and the Director of Buildings and Grounds will give an update on planning and projects from referendum funding.
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5.C.1.c.3. Federal and State Award Report Review
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The Director of Finance and Facilities will present the Federal and State Awards Report (Single Audit).
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5.C.2. Student Representative Reports
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5.D. School Board Election Report - April 7, 2026
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Congratulations to re-elected Board Members Stacy Johnson Myers and Alison H. Page. Stacy and Alison will each serve a 3-year term.
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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: March 23, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting minutes Item 2: March 26, 2026, Special School Board Meeting minutes Item 3: Bills submitted for payment Item 4: 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 5: Approve first readings of the following NEOLA 5000s Students policies (Partial 2): 5113 - Open Enrollment Program (Inter-District), 5113.01 - Part-time Open Enrollment, 5113.02 - Intra-District Safe School Transfer Options, 5120 - Assignment Within District, 5200.01 - Full-Time Student, 5330 - Administration of Medication/Emergency Care, 5350 - Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention, 5410 - Promotion, Placement, and Retention, 5411 - Third Grade Promotion and Retention, 5421 - Grading, 5430 - Class Rank, 5451.01 - Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship, 5451.02 - Technical Excellence Higher Education Scholarships, 5460 - Graduation Requirements, 5460.01 - Diploma Deferral, 5461 - Students At-Risk of Not Graduating From High School, 5463 - Credits from Non-Public Schools, 5464 - Early Graduation, 5515 - Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles, 5516 - Student Hazing, 5517.01 - Bullying, 5530 - Student Use or Possession of Intoxicants, Drugs, or Paraphernalia, 5540 - Investigations Involving Law Enforcement and Other Governmental Agencies, 5540.01 - Investigations Involving Suspected Child Abuse, 5610.02 - In-School Discipline, 5720 - Student Activism and Expression, 5722 - School-Sponsored Publications and Productions, 5730 - Equal Access for Non-District-Sponsored Student Clubs and Activities, 5751 - School-Age Parents and Married Status of Students, 5780 - Student/Parent Rights Item 6: Approve second readings of the following NEOLA 5000s Students policies (Partial 1): 5111 - Eligibility of Resident/Non-Resident Students, 5111.01 - Homeless Students, 5111.02 - Educational Opportunity for Military Children, 5111.03 - Children and Youth in Foster Care, 5114 - Non-Immigrant Students and Visitor Programs, 5200 - Attendance, 5223 - Absences for Religious Instruction, 5230 - Release of Students to Authorized Persons, 5310 - Health Services, 5310.01 - Emergency Nursing Services/Plan, 5320 - Immunization, 5340 - Student Accidents/Illness/Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest, 5500 - Student Code of Classroom Conduct, 5500.01 - Conduct in Virtual Classroom, 5511 - Dress and Appearance, 5512 - Use of Tobacco and Nicotine by Students, 5513 - Care of District Property, 5514 - Use of Personal Transportation Devices, 5517 - Student Anti-Harassment, 5520 - Disorderly Conduct, 5605 - Suspension/Expulsion of Students with Disabilities, 5610 - Suspension and Expulsion, 5610.03 - Expulsion Abeyance and Re-Entry Plans, 5630 - Corporal Punishment, 5630.01 - Use of Seclusion and Physical Restraint with Students, 5772 - Weapons Prohibited for Students Recommended Action: Approve minutes, bills, employment, and NEOLA policies as presented. |
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6.B. Consideration and/or Action to approve the April 6, 2026, Ad-Hoc Policy Committee recommendations
Description:
The Ad-Hoc Policy Committee met on April 6, 2026, to review and approve a portion of the NEOLA 5000s Students policy series. Policy 5830 - Student Fundraising was tabled for a later date.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 5112 - Entrance Age. 2. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 5505 - Academic Integrity. 3. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 5771 - Search and Seizure. |
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6.C. Consideration and/or Action to approve the April 13, 2026, Educational Program Committee recommendations
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The Educational Program Committee met on April 13, 2026, to approve the preliminary 10-12th grade science trip application to the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, to discuss K-12 physical education standards, to review Policy 363.51/Neola Policy 5136 - Personal Communication Devices, and to hear an artificial intelligence overview and a summer school update.
Recommended Action: Approve the preliminary 10-12th grade science trip application to the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, June 2027. |
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6.D. Consideration and/or Action to approve the April 13, 2026, Personnel Committee and the April 6, 2026, Personnel/Negotiations Committee recommendations
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The Personnel Committee met on April 13, 2026, to hear a staffing update, to approve the bus driver mentor handbook, and to approve the letters of intent for certified & support staff. The committee also went into closed session to discuss and take action on a separation agreement and to discuss negotiation goals/staff planning. The District Scorecard Update was tabled for a later date. On April 6, 2026, the Personnel/Negotiations Committee went into closed session to discuss upcoming collective bargaining with WEAC Region 1 - River Falls Teachers and WEAC Region 1 - Bus Drivers.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Bus Driver Mentor Handbook. 2. Approve sending letters of intent for certified and support staff. |
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6.E. Consideration and/or Action to approve the first reading of the new School Board Policy 363.51 - Non-School Issued Personal Communication Devices and Neola Policy 5136 - Non-School Issued Personal Communication Devices
Description:
The administrative team is recommending a new school board policy regarding personal communication devices in the 300 series and Neola Policy 5136 - Personal Communication Devices.
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of the new School Board Policy 363.51 - Non-School Issued Personal Communication Devices and Neola Policy 5136 - Non-School Issued Personal Communication Devices.
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6.F. Approve Bids for Parking Lot Improvements at Meyer Middle School, Rocky Branch Elementary and River Falls High School
Description:
The Director of Finance and Facilities will recommend that the School Board approve the bid(s) for parking lot improvement projects at Meyer Middle School, Rocky Branch Elementary, and River Falls High School.
Recommended Action: Approve the bid(s) for the parking lot improvement projects at Meyer Middle School, Rocky Branch Elementary and River Falls High School.
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6.G. Proposed/suggested items for the next regular and future School Board meeting agenda(s)
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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
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Upcoming School Board meeting dates, times, and locations will be reviewed.
Recommended Action: Set the meeting schedule as follows: Policy Ad-Hoc Committee: Monday, May 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Educational Program Committee: Monday, May 4, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Ad-Hoc Policy) Finance & Facilities Committee: Monday, May 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Personnel Committee: Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Finance & Facilities) Regular School Board Meeting: Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. School Board Retreat: Monday, June 22, 2026, 5:00 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.I. Consideration of adjourning to closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(e), which permits convening in closed session for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating 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, specifically to strategize about upcoming collective bargaining with WEAC Region 1 - River Falls Teachers and WEAC Region 1 - Bus Drivers; and Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; and/or Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(f) for the purpose of considering financial, medical, social, or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, specifically to discuss and take action regarding a resignation and/or a separation agreement. Roll Call Required.
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7. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO THE ABOVE
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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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