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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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4.A. Agenda approval
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4.B. Approval of minutes
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4.C. Approval of invoices
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4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
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4.E. Professional Presentation 2026-2027 Initial General Fund Budget Review , by Richelle Barker, Director of Finance - GF
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4.F. Other
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5.A. Board Committee Reports
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5.B. Other
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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6.A. Permission to renew/purchase of Microsoft Licensing - ALL DEPTS
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6.B. Act on proposed 2026-2027 Initial General Fund Budget - GF
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6.C. Request permission to purchase generator -- GenFund
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6.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide - SE
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6.E. Ratify and Approve filling the position of EC/SE Instructor - SE
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6.F. Act on employee retirement request - SE
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6.G. Act on new job description - TE
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6.H. Permission to post for Public Safety Instructor -- TE
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6.I. Request board approve Technical Education Center Renovation Bid -- TE
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6.J. Request board approval of Contract with Gundlach Champion -- TE
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6.K. Request board approval of Technical Education Center Capital Projects Funds and Future Borrowing Investment Account(s) -- TE
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6.L. Reimbursement Resolution - TE
ROLL CALL |
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6.M. Ratify and approve filling the position of Flexible Paraprofessional - TE
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6.N. Act on employee retirement request - TE
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6.O. Permission to purchase (x13) 86" interactive panels along with associated training - TE
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6.P. Act on request for approval of the updated 2026-2027 Early Head Start/Head Start Budget - ECE
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6.Q. Act on request for permission to submit the updated 2026-2027 Early Head Start/Head Start grant application - ECE
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6.R. Head Start Change in Scope 2026-2027 Budget Approval - ECE
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6.S. Request permission to submit the 2026-2027 Request for Waiver of 45CFR Part 1303.70(c) (Paid bus monitors) - ECE
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6.T. Act on employee retirement request - ECE
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6.U. Other
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7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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7.A. Departmental Reports
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7.B. Superintendent's Report
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7.C. Other
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8. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | April 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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2. WELCOME TO GUESTS
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3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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4. ANNUAL BUSINESS
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4.A. Agenda approval
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Description:
Agenda will be reviewed for additions or deletions
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4.B. Approval of minutes
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Description:
Board action on March 18, 2026, Regular Board Meeting minutes.
Board action on March 25, 2026, Special Board Meeting minutes. |
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4.C. Approval of invoices
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Description:
Carol Brunswick will review invoices. Invoices are on file in the business office. Board members are welcome to peruse invoices at any time. Please call Superintendent Huotari.
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4.D. Financial report and budget adjustments
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Description:
Customary and usual
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4.E. Professional Presentation 2026-2027 Initial General Fund Budget Review , by Richelle Barker, Director of Finance - GF
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4.F. Other
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5.A. Board Committee Reports
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Description:
Building & Site held on March 24, 2026
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5.B. Other
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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6.A. Permission to renew/purchase of Microsoft Licensing - ALL DEPTS
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Description:
We are asking the board to approve permission to renew/purchase Microsoft Licensing not to exceed $24,000. This is a $10,000 increase of previous years renewals due to the type of licensing we plan to purchase. The licensing change is to provide additional protections again cyber threats and we will be using State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program award funds to pay for these licensing fees.
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6.B. Act on proposed 2026-2027 Initial General Fund Budget - GF
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6.C. Request permission to purchase generator -- GenFund
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Description:
We are requesting permission to purchase a backup generator for the new data center location at the Consortium Services building to ensure continuity of operations during power outages. The purchase will be made through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract in an amount of $26,249, (plus any applicable tariffs or additional fees due to current market conditions as noted on the quote), from Wolter, Inc. located in De Pere, WI. The district will also seek quotes from local electricians, plumbers, and other contractors to complete the installation.
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6.D. Ratify and approve filling the position of Instructional Aide - SE
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Description:
We would like the board ratify and approve filing the position of Instructional Aide in our Bates Special Education classroom with Elizabeth Kniivila at Step 6 with her start date being Monday, April 13th. The interviews consisted of Amy, Jayce and Katie.
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6.E. Ratify and Approve filling the position of EC/SE Instructor - SE
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Description:
We would like the board ratify and approve filling the position of Early Childhood Special Education Instructor with Theresa Heimerl for the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The interview team consisted of Jen, Katie, Amy and Jayci.
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6.F. Act on employee retirement request - SE
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Description:
Gypsia Flath, Instructional Aide in Special Education, has submitted her notice of intent to retire effective Monday, April 13, 2026. We ask that the board accept this with regret.
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6.G. Act on new job description - TE
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Description:
We are requesting the board approve a new job description for the requested position of Public Safety Instructor. (see attached)
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6.H. Permission to post for Public Safety Instructor -- TE
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Description:
We are asking the board grant permission to post for a part-time Public Safety Instructor.
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6.I. Request board approve Technical Education Center Renovation Bid -- TE
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Description:
We are requesting the board approve the Tech Center
Renovation bid received from Gundlach Champion in the amount of $6,209,500 and additional alternates included in the bid package as presented. |
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6.J. Request board approval of Contract with Gundlach Champion -- TE
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Description:
We are requesting the board approve for the superintendent
to complete and sign the Tech Center Renovation contract with Gundlach Champion. |
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6.K. Request board approval of Technical Education Center Capital Projects Funds and Future Borrowing Investment Account(s) -- TE
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Description:
We are requesting the board approve to move Tech Center
Capital Projects Funds and deposit the future borrowing related to the renovation project to ICS and CDARS accounts at the First National Bank & Trust. |
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6.L. Reimbursement Resolution - TE
ROLL CALL |
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Description:
Request the board to approve the attached reimbursement resolution related to the Tech Center Renovation project.
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6.M. Ratify and approve filling the position of Flexible Paraprofessional - TE
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Description:
We would like the board ratify and approve filling the position of the Flexible Paraprofessional in Tech Ed with Nicholas Haferkorn at Step 3, with a start date of Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The interviews consisted of Joe, Daniel and Katie.
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6.N. Act on employee retirement request - TE
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Description:
Robert Jayne (Bob), Building Trades Instructor, has submitted his notice of intent to retire effective June 30, 2026. We ask the board accept this with regret.
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6.O. Permission to purchase (x13) 86" interactive panels along with associated training - TE
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Description:
We are asking the board to approve the purchase of interactive panels for the Tech Center at a total cost not to exceed $35,000. These panels will replace aging projector systems originally installed in 2012.
The purchase will be made through Bluum, which holds the REMC SAVE contract for these devices, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance with state purchasing guidelines. In our ISD we have successfully deployed over 100 of these panels across Norway, Breitung, and the Special Education department, with positive feedback from staff and students. |
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6.P. Act on request for approval of the updated 2026-2027 Early Head Start/Head Start Budget - ECE
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Description:
We are requesting the board approve the updated 2026-2027 Early Head Start/Head Start Budget including the non-federal match.
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6.Q. Act on request for permission to submit the updated 2026-2027 Early Head Start/Head Start grant application - ECE
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Description:
We are asking the board for permission to submit the updated 2026-2027 Early Head Start/Head Start grant application.
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6.R. Head Start Change in Scope 2026-2027 Budget Approval - ECE
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Description:
We are requesting the board authorize the Finance Committee to approve the revised Change in Scope Budget & Application for 2026-2027.
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6.S. Request permission to submit the 2026-2027 Request for Waiver of 45CFR Part 1303.70(c) (Paid bus monitors) - ECE
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6.T. Act on employee retirement request - ECE
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Description:
Rhonda Burton, Early Childhood Center Director & Lead Classroom Coordinator, has submitted her notice of intent to retire effective June 30, 2026. We ask that the board accept this with regret.
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6.U. Other
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7. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
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7.A. Departmental Reports
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Description:
Does the board need any clarification at this time?
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7.B. Superintendent's Report
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7.C. Other
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8. ADJOURN
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| This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated. If any person requires special accommodations, please advise the Superintendent 24 hours in advance of the meeting - 779-2690. | ||