September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM or immediately following the Annual Meeting - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m. in the Meyer Middle School Auditorium
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. HEARING OF VISITORS OR DELEGATIONS
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4. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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4.A. Wildcat Pride Awards
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4.A.1. Westside Elementary & Meyer Middle School Volunteer Steve Schroeder
Description:
For years of inspiring student excellence in math and literacy
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4.A.2. Meyer Middle School Teacher Bailey Keller
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For exceptional quick thinking and decisive action in performing the Heimlich maneuver on a student
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4.B. Spotlight on Education: Vanguard Renewables Composting
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4.C. Administrative and Student Representative Reports
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4.C.1. New School Board Student Representative Introduction
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4.C.2. Restraint and Seclusion 2025-26 School Year
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5. ACTION ITEMS
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5.A. Consent Agenda - Approval of Minutes, Bills, Employment, and NEOLA Policies
Description:
The following have been submitted for approval:
Item 1: August 17, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting minutes Item 2: Accounts payable bills, payroll checks, and official receipts generated during August 2026. Additionally, this item includes the formal acceptance of recent gifts and donations made to the school district as listed. Item 3: Pursuant to 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 policies: 8120 - Volunteers, 8125 - Consultants, 8141 - Required Reporting of Staff Conduct, 8146 - Notification of Educational Options, 8210 - School Calendar, 8220 - School Day/School Closure, 8310 - Public Records, 8315 - Information Management, 8320.01 - Unauthorized Acquisition of Staff Personal Information, 8325 - Receipt of Legal Documents by District Employees, 8330 - Student Records, 8330.01 - Unauthorized Acquisition of Student Personal Information, 8340 - Providing a Reference, 8350 - Confidentiality, 8395 - Student Mental and Physical Health Sevices, 8407 - School Resource Officer Program, 8410 - Crisis Intervention, 8420 - School Safety and Reporting of Crime Statistics, 8452 - Automated External Defibrillators (AED), 8453 - Direct Contact Communicable Diseases, 8453.01 - Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens, 8462 - Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect and Sexual Misconduct, 8462.01 - Threats of Violence, 8531 - Free and Reduced-Price Meals, 8600 - Transportation, 8601 - Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Employees That Transport Students, 8605 - Use of Electronic Wireless Communication Devices By District Employees Who Operate District-Owned or Operated Vehicles, 8660 - Transportation By Private Vehicle For District-Sponsored Activities or Trips, 8700 - Lactating Employees, 8800 - Religious Activities and Observances, 8802 - Patriotic Activities and Observances, 8913 - Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment, 7544 - Use of Social Media, 7540.03 - Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety, 7530.02 - Staff and Student Officials Use of Personal Communication Devices, 4213 - Student Supervision and Welfare (Support Staff), 3213 - Student Supervision and Welfare (Professional Staff), 1213 - Student Supervision and Welfare (Administration), 0144.5 - School Board Member Behavior, Communications, and Code of Conduct Item 5: Approve first readings of the following NEOLA policies: 6608 - Accountability and Oversight of Fundraiser Disbursements, 9700 - Relations with Non-School Affiliated Groups, 8451 - Pediculosis (Head Lice), 8500 - Food Services Recommended Action: Approve minutes, bills, employment, and NEOLA policies as presented. |
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5.B. Consideration and/or Action to approve August 31, 2026, Ad-Hoc Policy Committee recommendations
Description:
The Ad-Hoc Policy Committee met on August 31, 2026, to review and approve various policies from the NEOLA 2000s Program, 5000s Students, 6000s Finances, 8000s Operations, and 9000s Relations policy series.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2464 - Advanced Learning Instruction "Gifted and Talented." 2. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2510 - Adoption of Textbooks. 3. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 5830 - Student Fundraising. 4. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 8320 - Personnel Records. 5. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 8390 - Animals on District Property. 6. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 8540 - Wellness. 7. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 8550 - Competitive Food Sales. |
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5.C. Consideration and/or Action to approve September 14, 2026, Educational Program Committee recommendations
Description:
The Educational Program Committee met on September 14, 2026, to discuss the academic & career/education for employment plan, to discuss screen time monitoring, to review AI guidelines for staff & students, and to review the community feedback survey draft.
Recommended Action: No action, informational only.
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5.D. Consideration and/or Action to approve September 21, 2026, Finance & Facilities Committee recommendations
Description:
The Finance and Facilities Committee met on September 21, 2026, to hear a budget update, a referendum update, an estimated property value update, the finance & facilities goals update, and approve revisions to policies 672 & 672.1.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the first reading of revised School Board Policy 672 - Purchasing. 2. Approve the deletion of School Board Policy 672.1 - Bidding Procedures. |
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5.E. Consideration and/or Action to approve September 21, 2026, Personnel Committee recommendations
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The Personnel Committee met on September 21, 2026, to hear a staffing update, to review the staff orientation, mentor, and exit interview reports, and to approve the school counselor job description.
Recommended Action: Approve the updated school counselor job description.
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5.F. Consideration and/or Action to approve the distribution of the 2026 Community Survey
Description:
The purpose of the survey is to elicit feedback from families, staff, and community members. Questions will assess what we are doing well, where we can improve, and how we should allocate resources. Distributed this fall, the results will inform updates to the district's strategic plan.
Recommended Action: Approve the distribution of the 2026 Community Survey.
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5.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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5.H. 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: Educational Program Committee meeting: Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Finance & Facilities Committee meeting: Monday, October 19, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Personnel) Personnel Committee meeting: Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Regular School Board meeting: Monday, October 26, 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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6. ADJOURN
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