Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Jim Bouché, President
IV. READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT
V. PUBLIC AND STUDENT COMMENT
VI. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA (Action Requested)
VI.A. Appointments (Additional Staff, Replacement Staff, Contract Increases)
VI.B. Separations (Resignations, Contract Decreases, Terminations)
VI.C. Leaves of Absence
VI.D. Retirements
VI.E. Minutes: Regular Session of December 8, 2025; Special Session of December 15, 2025; and the Special Session of January 5, 2026.
VI.F. Payment of Bills/Budget Status and Investment Report
VI.G. Donations to the District
VII. OLD/RECURRING BUSINESS
VII.A. Education/Operations Committee Meeting
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII.A. Approve the 2024-25 Audit Report (Action Requested)
VIII.B. WASB Resolutions (Action Required)
VIII.C. Wausau West Chiller Discussion (Possible Action)
VIII.D. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE “WISCONSIN INVESTMENT SERIES COOPERATIVE” AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE INVESTMENT PROGRAMS OF THE FUND (Action Requested)
VIII.E. Education/Operations Committee Meeting 
VIII.E.1. Open Enrollment Seat Availability (Action Requested)
VIII.E.2. Approve Co-Ops (Action Requested)
IX. OPEN FORUM
IX.A. Board Member Professional Growth & Development Report
IX.B. Legislative Liaison
IX.C. Superintendent Commentary
IX.D. Presiding Officer Commentary
X. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO STATE STATUES
X.A. Preliminary Discussion Regarding Potential Litigation 19.85 (g)
 
X.B. Evaluation of Superintendent of Schools s. 19.85 (1)(c)
X.C. Reconvene in Open Session, and if Necessary, Take Action as a Result of the Closed Session
XI. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Jim Bouché, President
Subject:
IV. READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT
Subject:
V. PUBLIC AND STUDENT COMMENT
Subject:
VI. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA (Action Requested)
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.A. Appointments (Additional Staff, Replacement Staff, Contract Increases)
Subject:
VI.B. Separations (Resignations, Contract Decreases, Terminations)
Subject:
VI.C. Leaves of Absence
Subject:
VI.D. Retirements
Subject:
VI.E. Minutes: Regular Session of December 8, 2025; Special Session of December 15, 2025; and the Special Session of January 5, 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.F. Payment of Bills/Budget Status and Investment Report
Attachments:
Subject:
VI.G. Donations to the District
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. OLD/RECURRING BUSINESS
Subject:
VII.A. Education/Operations Committee Meeting
Subject:
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve the 2024-25 Audit Report (Action Requested)
Description:
Estimated Time to Present:  15 minutes
Amber Ebert from Hawkins Ash CPAs, will present to the Board the results of the Wausau School District's June 30, 2025, Audited Financial Statements.
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B. WASB Resolutions (Action Required)
Description:
Estimated Time to Present: 10 Minutes
The Board will review the proposed WASB Resolutions and direct the WASB Delegate on how to vote on behalf of the District. 
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Wausau West Chiller Discussion (Possible Action)
Description:
Estimated Time to Present: 15 minutes
Elizabeth Channel, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Ryan Urmanski, Director of Buildings and Grounds will present to the Board the request to solicit bids for the replacement of the chiller system at Wausau West.
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE “WISCONSIN INVESTMENT SERIES COOPERATIVE” AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE INVESTMENT PROGRAMS OF THE FUND (Action Requested)
Presenter:
Elizabeth Channel
Description:
Estimated Time to Present: 5 Minutes
Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Elizabeth Channel, is presenting a resolution for Board consideration to allow the District to continue its membership in the Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative. The District has been a member for many years, and this resolution updates the most recent authorization, which is over ten years old, in accordance with best practice.
Attachments:
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VIII.E. Education/Operations Committee Meeting 
Subject:
VIII.E.1. Open Enrollment Seat Availability (Action Requested)
Description:
Estimated Time to Present: 1 Minute
At the December Education/Operations Committee Meeting, Wendy Cartledge presented the Open Enrollment Space Determinations for 2026-2027
 
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Subject:
VIII.E.2. Approve Co-Ops (Action Requested)
Description:
Estimated Time to Present: 5 Minutes
At the December Education/Operations Committee Meeting, information was shared about the following Co-Op renewals:
  • Co-op renewal for boys hockey East/Merrill. Newman Catholic for the 26-27 and 27-28 school years
  • Co-op renewal for girls lacrosse East/West/ DCE/ Mosinee for the 26-27 and 27-28 school years
  • Co-op renewal for girls STORM hockey East/West/DCE/Mosinee with the addition of Merrill and Stratford for the 26-27 and 27-28 school years
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. OPEN FORUM
Subject:
IX.A. Board Member Professional Growth & Development Report
Subject:
IX.B. Legislative Liaison
Subject:
IX.C. Superintendent Commentary
Subject:
IX.D. Presiding Officer Commentary
Subject:
X. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO STATE STATUES
Subject:
X.A. Preliminary Discussion Regarding Potential Litigation 19.85 (g)
 
Subject:
X.B. Evaluation of Superintendent of Schools s. 19.85 (1)(c)
Subject:
X.C. Reconvene in Open Session, and if Necessary, Take Action as a Result of the Closed Session
Subject:
XI. ADJOURN

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