If time allows between the Closed Session and the start of the Regular Meeting Agenda, the Board may use this time for Board Development.  

Chapters 13 & 14 will be reviewed.

A motion will be necessary to approve the agenda as presented (or) with changes as recommended.

Individuals may use this time to comment on any topic. A copy of Board Policy 187 —Public Participation at Board Meetings is enclosed for your reference. Each speaker will be allowed 3 minutes to speak for a total of  30 minutes. Emailed comments will be shared and reviewed by all the board members but will not be read out loud.

President Ensign will recognize board members.

Members of the WTA will provide an update to the Board from the Teachers.

Abigail Anderson and Alena Wagoner are the student representatives from the high school and will be present to report to the Board on what is occurring at the high school.

A brief update will be shared by MSAN (Multicultural Student Acheivement Network) students.

National School Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-8, 2026.  Attached please find a draft correspondence that Mark Hetzel and  Communication Specialist, Anne Blackburn,  would like consideration from the Board on sending to all staff during the week of May 4th.  They are seeking board feedback and consideration.

The canvass of the April 7, 2026 School Board Election Results  took  place on Monday April 13th.  The canvass results will be shared at the board meeting.

The district insurance committee involving staff, district administration and Board members Joan Ensign and Mark Hetzel have been meeting during this school year to prepare for the 26-27 plan year.

The committee has reviewed district and peer plan structures, feedback from staff and committee members, district budget forecasts, and advice from USI, the district's benefit advisor. 

Timeline of remaining activities:

April - Board reviews recommended plan / rate structure; Board vote
Mid April to Mid May - Employee communication / education
Mid April / May - Open Enrollment

The HR committee recommended on a 3-0 vote that the full board consider the recommended changes from the Insurance Committee of an increase to the employee dental contributions of 13%, changes to the health plan structure incorporating coinsurance  in the HMO and copays in the HDHP and offering supplemental insurance options at employee cost. 

Dental 
The attached dental fund report shows that the intended spend down of the fund balance is proceeding as desired, with an anticipated ending balance of approximately $200,000 on June 30, 2026.  The ultimate goal balance is approximately $100,000.  USI's actuary services has forecasted an increased dental claims cost of nearly 26% from our last employee rate change in 22/23.  Based on historical claims data, and the anticipated claims cost increase, an increased employee contribution of 13% will take the June 30, 2027 balance to the goal.

Health and Supplemental Insurances
Dean Health by Medica offered the district a plan renewal of 11.9%, the identified rate cap.  After district administration advocacy in partnership with USI, a renewal option incorporating coinsurance in the HMO and copays in the HDHP was presented. The USI packet demonstrates the current plan, the cost at the 11.9% renewal, and the cost of the plan with the changes, also showing the monthly employee contributions for teachers, 11&12 month employees and administration for the two options.   As a result of an increased district contribution of 5%, the resulting employee monthly contributions in the new option are a decrease from 25/26 employee monthly deductions.  For the limited number of employees that would experience increased out-of-pocket costs due to the changes, the Insurance Committee requested supplemental insurance options, which are detailed in the three, optional employee-cost plans from AFLAC.(also attached.) 
The administration is also continuing to explore Employee Wellness Clinic offerings and investments to provide additional services to employees to further avoid medical expenses through the use of insurance and participation in outside medical care.

Benefits Guide
While no other benefit changes are being suggested, the draft 26/27 Benefits Guide is also attached to illustrate the scope of district offerings.

In response to social worker requests to review their contract structure, administration has been meeting with the social work team to explore the contract style offered to WCSD staff.  WCSD is an outlier in our peer Dane County Districts in that we offer a two-year administrative support contract instead of a teacher-style contract with extended days.  

The administration has proposed to the group a teacher-style contract with 12 extended days.  The members of the group support the change as presented, with two exceptions, as does the administration.

The attached document shows the structural differences.  With a 3-0 vote the HR Committee supported the change for the 26/27 contract year moving forward, while allowing the two dissenting members of the group to remain with their current administrative-style contract structure. 

Attached please find the WHS Co-Curricular handbook, the WMS Co-Curricular handbook and the WCSD Coaches Handbook.

Administration will provide an update on 4K planning for 2026-27. Attached please find the enrollment data as of 3/31. We will provide updated numbers at the meeting.

A brief update will be given by the Director of Business Services. 

Attached you will find the Budget Status report as of March 2026 and the Cash Reconciliation report for February 2026.

For the Board Reorganization, Rebecca will provide all Board Members with a document to choose their committee preferences as well as officer interest.

Reorg - May 5th @ 7:30am
BOE Summer Workshop — before August board meeting TBD
BOE Annual Meeting  - August 24th @ TBD