Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Jim Bouché, President
IV. READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT
V. Proclamation: School Bus Driver Appreciation Week
VI. Excellence in Action: 4K & EC Programs
VII. PUBLIC AND STUDENT COMMENT
VIII. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA (Action Requested)
VIII.A. Appointments (Additional Staff, Replacement Staff, Contract Increases)
VIII.B. Separations (Resignations, Contract Decreases, Terminations)
VIII.C. Leaves of Absence
VIII.D. Retirements
VIII.E. Minutes: Regular Session of January 12, 2026; and the Special Session of January 26, 2026.
VIII.F. Payment of Bills/Budget Status and Investment Report
VIII.G. Donations to the District
IX. OLD/RECURRING BUSINESS
IX.A. Education/Operations Committee Meeting
IX.A.1. Franklin, Rib Mountain, Lincoln & John Marshall 95% Design (Action Requested)
IX.A.2. Legal Expenses for 2nd Quarter of 2025-2026
IX.A.3. 2025-2026 Student Demographic Report 
X. NEW BUSINESS
X.A. Wausau West Chiller System (Action Requested)
X.B. Wausau East Hockey Update 
X.C. Education/Operations Committee Meeting 
X.C.1. Presentation of Financial Projection Model Assumptions
X.C.2. Governance Model Option (Possible Action)
XI. OPEN FORUM
XI.A. Board Member Professional Growth & Development Report
XI.B. Legislative Liaison
XI.C. Superintendent Commentary
XI.D. Presiding Officer Commentary
XII. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO STATE STATUES
XII.A. Discussion regarding the Competitive Negotiations of a Purchase/Sale of Real Estate s. 19.85 (1)(e)
XII.B. Reconvene in Open Session, and if Necessary, Take Action as a Result of the Closed Session
XIII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Jim Bouché, President
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IV. READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT
Subject:
V. Proclamation: School Bus Driver Appreciation Week
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VI. Excellence in Action: 4K & EC Programs
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VII. PUBLIC AND STUDENT COMMENT
Subject:
VIII. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA (Action Requested)
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A. Appointments (Additional Staff, Replacement Staff, Contract Increases)
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VIII.B. Separations (Resignations, Contract Decreases, Terminations)
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VIII.C. Leaves of Absence
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VIII.D. Retirements
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VIII.E. Minutes: Regular Session of January 12, 2026; and the Special Session of January 26, 2026.
Attachments:
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VIII.F. Payment of Bills/Budget Status and Investment Report
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VIII.G. Donations to the District
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IX. OLD/RECURRING BUSINESS
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IX.A. Education/Operations Committee Meeting
Subject:
IX.A.1. Franklin, Rib Mountain, Lincoln & John Marshall 95% Design (Action Requested)
Description:
Estimated Time to Present:  2 minutes
As referendum projects for each facility reach the end of the design phase (95% completion), the Board sees the designs and budget and is asked to consider approval of these plans to be issued for bidding.  Here, 95% complete designs are being shared for Franklin, Rib Mountain, Lincoln & John Marshall Elementary schools.  The Board is being asked to consider approval for use in soliciting competitive bids.
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IX.A.2. Legal Expenses for 2nd Quarter of 2025-2026
Description:
Estimated Time to Present: 2 Minutes
At the January Education/Operations Committee Meeting, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Elizabeth Channel presented a summary report presenting all legal counsel expenses incurred during the second quarter of 2025-2026. The report is broken down by law firm and by type of legal advice sought. This is a written report that requires no action.
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IX.A.3. 2025-2026 Student Demographic Report 
Description:
Estimated Time to Present: 2 Minutes
At the January Education/Operations Committee Meeting, Director of Technology, Ralph Williams, presented the Demographics Report for the 2025-2026 school year. 
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X. NEW BUSINESS
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X.A. Wausau West Chiller System (Action Requested)
Description:
Estimated Time to Present: 10 minutes
At the January Education/Operations Committee Meeting, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Elizabeth Channel and Ryan Urmanski, Director of Buildings and Grounds presented to the Board the request to approve the bid for the replacement of the chiller system at Wausau West.
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X.B. Wausau East Hockey Update 
Description:
Estimated Time to Present: 15 Minutes
An informational presentation on the disbandment of the East/Merrill Boys Hockey Co Op and potential options for the district, Wausau East, and East Hockey players.
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X.C. Education/Operations Committee Meeting 
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X.C.1. Presentation of Financial Projection Model Assumptions
Description:
Estimated Time to Present:  2 Minutes
At the January Education/Operations Committee Meeting, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Operations, Elizabeth Channel, shared many of the key variables contributing to the District's multi-year financial projection model.  The model represents a baseline using current information, to which adjustments are subsequently made.  The projection model uses budget numbers from the 2025-2026 District budget with percentages and/or dollar amounts cast forward, along with adjustments to create this baseline.  Once these assumptions are built into the projection model, it will be presented to the Board at a later date.
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X.C.2. Governance Model Option (Possible Action)
Description:
Estimated Time to Present: 2  Minutes
At the January Education/Operations Committee Meeting, there was a discussion about potentially changing the Audit of the Bills Committee and clarifying the purpose of the Education/Operations Committee with a potential rename of the meeting. 
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XI. OPEN FORUM
Subject:
XI.A. Board Member Professional Growth & Development Report
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XI.B. Legislative Liaison
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XI.C. Superintendent Commentary
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XI.D. Presiding Officer Commentary
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XII. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO STATE STATUES
Subject:
XII.A. Discussion regarding the Competitive Negotiations of a Purchase/Sale of Real Estate s. 19.85 (1)(e)
Subject:
XII.B. Reconvene in Open Session, and if Necessary, Take Action as a Result of the Closed Session
Subject:
XIII. ADJOURN

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