January 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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I. Meeting Details
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This School Board Meeting will be held in-person and virtually in the School Board Room and online. In order to view the meeting, please use the provided URL Zoom link.
If you join virtually, please note that you will be joining a meeting as an attendee, meaning that you will be able to see and hear the participants of the Board meeting but they will not be able to see or hear you. A recording of the meeting will be posted on the School Board agenda webpage within 48 hours of the meeting. |
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. Roll Call
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IV. Superintendent’s Report and Recognitions
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The Superintendent or designee will provide the Board with informational items related to recent or upcoming topics or events.
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V. Middle School or High School Student Representative Update
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Representative students from the middle school or high school will share with the Board recent and upcoming event, activities and accomplishments.
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VI. Public Comments
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If you plan to speak during the Public Comment portion, please be sure to review the attached guidelines. You can also download the speaker form from the agenda or complete it at the meeting.
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VII. Consent Agenda - Mr. Hansen
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Consent agenda items are routine items that the Board approves without discussion. Board members may remove items from the consent agenda for further discussion, or to vote differently on that particular item.
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VII.A. Agenda
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The Board will approve or revise the agenda for the meeting.
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VII.B. Bills for Payment
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Bills for payment include all invoices that are currently due by the district.
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VII.C. Minutes
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The Board will be asked to approve the minutes as listed. Minutes are typically posted on the website once a month.
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VII.D. Staffing - New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, Revised FTE
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Board members routinely approve various staffing items on the consent agenda. Staffing decisions that have a large scale impact and need more discussion are listed on a different part of the agenda, as appropriate.
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VII.E. Second Reading of Revised Policies: 371 (new 657) Student Fundraising; 525 Solicitations and Distribution of Promotional Materials by Employees; 852 Solicitations, Sales, Advertising and Promotions in Schools; and elimination of Policy 851 Advertising and Promotion in Schools
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VII.F. Donations
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VIII. Information/Discussion/Possible Action
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VIII.A. Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) Revision Approval - Jen Sielaff/Dan Arnold
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VIII.B. First Reading of Policies 363 School Counseling Program, 421 Student Entrance Age, 431 Student Attendance and 431.1 Student Transportation - Carrie Stollenwerk
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VIII.C. Safety Updates and Recommendations: Schools, Fitness Center and Track - Deidre Roemer
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VIII.D. Potential Community Center Updates Including Review of Facility Report - Deidre Roemer
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VIII.E. 2026-27 Open Enrollment Seat Approval - Jen Sielaff
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VIII.F. First Reading Revised Policy 166-Student Representatives on the School Board - Deidre Roemer
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IX. President’s Report
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Ms. Williams will provide the Board with informational items related to recent or upcoming topics or events.
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X. Announcements
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Board members may make announcements related to recent or upcoming topics or events.
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XI. Closed Session - The Board will move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate 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 to discuss teacher, secretary, and paraprofessional negotiations.
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XII. Adjournment
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Meetings are typically held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 pm. Please see the school board page on the district website for specific dates and agendas.
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XIII. Non-Discrimination Statement
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The Board recognizes the importance of assuring that all educational programs, including vocational and technical education/school-to-work programs, are available to all students without regard for gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability. Additionally, the District is committed to provide equal employment opportunities for all District employees and applicants and to provide a learning and working environment free of discrimination.
Please note that upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals. For additional information or to request this service, contact the superintendent's office at 414-766-5011 or by writing to the School District of South Milwaukee Administration Office, 901 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172. The administration office and school board room are wheelchair accessible. |
