May 18, 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. Meyer Middle School Musical Staff & Stage Managers
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In recognition of the exceptional efforts behind the scenes for the middle school musical production of "The Wizard of Oz."
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5.A.2. Rocky Branch Kids Club Lead Claire Duch
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In recognition of her incredible leadership in the Rocky Branch Kids Club program.
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5.A.3. School Board Student Representatives Jada Radinzel & Ben Jaeckel
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In recognition of their services as the 2025-26 Student School Board Representatives.
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5.B. Spotlight on Education: Safety Patrol
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5.C. Superintendent, 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) Updates 2025-26
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5.C.1.a.1. Elementary
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5.C.2. Student Representative Reports
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5.C.3. Superintendent Report
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5.C.3.a. School Board Vacancy Process & Timeline
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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: April 20, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting minutes Item 2: April 27, 2026, Reorganizational 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 second readings of the following NEOLA 5000s Students policies (Partial 2): 5112 - Entrance Age, 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, 5505 - Academic Integrity, 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, 5771 - Search and Seizure, 5780 - Student/Parent Rights Item 6: Approve first readings of the following NEOLA 6000s Finance, 5000s Students, 4000s Support Staff, 3000s Professional Staff, 1000s Administration and 0000 Bylaws policies: 6110 - Grant Funds, 6111 - Internal Controls, 6112 - Cash Management of Grants, 6114 - Cost Principles-Spending Federal Funds, 6116 - Time and Effort Reporting, 6144 - Investment Income, 6147 - Debt Management, 6150 - Tuition Income, 6151 - Returned/Outstanding-Stale Checks, 6152 - Student Fees, Fines, and Charges, 6152.01 - Waiver of School Fees or Fines, 6220 - Budget Preparation, 6230 - Budget Hearing, 6231 - Budget Implementation, 6235 - Fund Balance, 6236 - Community Services Fund (Fund 80), 6320 - Purchasing, 6605 - Crowdfunding, 6611 - District-Supported/Sponsored Student Activity Accounts, 6630 - Cash Handling and Deposits, 6670 - Trust and Agency Funds, 6700 - Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 6830 - Audit, 5517 - Student Anti-Harassment, 4362 - Employee Anti-Harassment (Support Staff), 3362 - Employee Anti-Harassment (Professional Staff), 1662 - Employee Anti-Harassment (Administration), 0155 - Committees, 0145 - School Board Member Anti-Harassment Recommended Action: Approve minutes, bills, employment, and NEOLA policies as presented.
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6.B. Consideration and/or Action to approve the May 4, 2026, Ad-Hoc Policy Committee recommendations
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The Ad-Hoc Policy Committee met on May 4, 2026, to review and approve the NEOLA 6000s Finance, 5000s Students, 4000s Support Staff, 3000s Professional Staff, 1000s Administration, and 0000 Bylaws policy series. Policy 6146 - Post-Issuance Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance, 6325 - Procurement-Federal Grants/Funds, and 6608 - Accountability and Oversight of Fundraiser Disbursements were tabled for a later date.
Recommended Action: All policies are up for approval in the consent agenda.
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6.C. Consideration and/or Action to approve the May 11, 2026, Finance & Facilities Committee recommendations
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The Finance & Facilities Committee met on May 11, 2026, to hear a 2025-26 budget update and the 2026-27 Food Service meal prices update.
Recommended Action: No action, informational only.
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6.D. Consideration and/or Action to approve the May 11, 2026, Personnel Committee, the April 23, 2026, Personnel/Negotiations Committee, and the May 7, 2026, Personnel/Negotiations Committee recommendations
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The Personnel Committee met on May 11, 2026, to hear a district scorecard update, to approve the amended 2026-27 important dates calendar, to hear a certified staffing update, to approve the 2026-27 hourly support staff salary schedule, and to approve the 2026-27 Bus Driver and Teacher Collective Bargaining agreements. The committee also went into closed session to discuss 2026-27 administrator and supervisor contracts. On April 23, 2026, the Personnel/Negotiations Committee held collective bargaining sessions with WEAC Region 1 - River Falls Teachers and WEAC Region 1 - Bus Drivers. On May 7, 2026, the Personnel/Negotiations Committee held a collective bargaining session with the WEAC Region 1 - River Falls Teachers.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the amended 2026-27 important dates calendar. 2. Approve the 2026-27 hourly support staff salary schedule.
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6.E. 2026-27 Bus Driver Collective Bargaining Agreement
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The Personnel Committee is recommending the approval of the 2026-27 Bus Driver Collective Bargaining Agreement. The agreement includes a per cell increase of 1.87% for cells #1-9 and a 3.30% increase for cell #10. The average total base wage increase is 3.49% for steps 1-10. The agreement also includes a total salary increase of 3.60% for trip drivers, a 3.25% increase for suburban drivers, and a 12% total salary increase for driver trainers.
Recommended Action: Approve the 2026-27 Bus Driver Collective Bargaining Agreement as presented.
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6.F. 2026-27 Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement
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The Personnel Committee is recommending the approval of the 2026-27 Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement. The agreement includes an average total 2.63% base wage increase for each step on the teacher ladder and a total salary increase of 3.66%, which includes an increase of one contracted day.
Recommended Action: Approve the 2026-27 Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement as presented. |
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6.G. Consideration and/or Action to approve the second 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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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 second 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.H. Consideration and/or Action to approve the May 4, 2026, Educational Program Committee recommendations
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The Educational Program Committee met on May 4, 2026, to hear a Community Education/Communications update and to approve the elementary math curriculum resource.
Recommended Action: Approve the recommended elementary math curriculum resource.
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6.I. 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.
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6.J. 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: Ad-Hoc Policy Committee: Monday, June 1, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Educational Program Committee: Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Finance & Facilities Committee: Monday, June 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Educational Program) Personnel Committee: Monday, June 8, 2026, 8:00 p.m. (or immediately following Finance & Facilities) Regular School Board Meeting: Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Special School Board Meeting: Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m. School Board Retreat: Monday, July 20, 2026, 4:00 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.K. Consideration of adjourning to closed session pursuant to 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, to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation. Roll call required.
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7. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO THE ABOVE
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8. ADJOURN (NO ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION)
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