Eau Claire Area School District, WI

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $9,347,139.57 in bills and $6,419,144.25 in net payroll for July 2026, as well as a policy update required by Wisconsin Act 89 to govern employee-student communication. The board will also act on employment changes, financial reports, gifts, and affirm several district policies and statements.

• Approval of $9,347,139.57 in bills and $6,419,144.25 in net payroll for July 2026
• Adoption of Neola policy update for Wisconsin Act 89, requiring policies on employee-student communication by September 1, 2026
• Approval of employment report including hires, resignations, and transfers
• Acceptance of $5,218.53 in gifts for July 2026
• Affirmation of Equity Statement and monitoring reports for R-1, OE-1, and OE-13

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

The School Board will discuss next steps for a district communication plan and review Governance Culture (GC) policies. The board will also consider approval of personnel changes and financial reports for June 2026.

• Payment of bills totaling $14,816,218.38 and net payroll of $6,029,048.73 for June 2026
• Approval of gifts totaling $85,138.91 for June 2026
• Employment report including hires for Baseball Head Coach, Kindergarten Teacher, and Mental Health Coordinator
• Review of all Governance Culture (GC) policies
• Recognition of Flynn Elementary School Garden Club

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

The Eau Claire School Board Work Session will adopt a consent agenda that includes payment of $9,011,284.19 in bills and $5,536,578.13 in payroll for May 2026, and will approve $114,520.67 in gifts received. The board will also adopt the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for the upcoming school year and review financial reports such as cash balances and a monthly expense report. Additional items include a Human Resources employment report detailing hires, resignations, transfers and title changes.

• Approval of $9,011,284.19 in bills and $5,536,578.13 payroll for May 2026 (Consent Agenda)
• Approval of $114,520.67 in gifts for May 2026 (Consent Agenda)
• Annual adoption of Wisconsin Model Academic Standards (Curriculum)
• Review and approval of cash balances for May 31 2026 and June 30 2026 (Finance)
• Human Resources employment report covering multiple hires, resignations and transfers

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The school board will consider approval of the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which bundles multiple routine items for a single vote. Items include an employment report with numerous hires, resignations, retirements, and transfers; monthly cash balance reports for October 2025 through April 2026; financial reports for the same period; and gifts totaling $93,750.41. The meeting also includes recognitions for LGBTQIA Pride Month and Juneteenth, a public forum, and reports from the legislative liaison and board debrief.

• Approval of Superintendent's Consent Agenda (bundled vote on personnel, cash, financial reports, gifts)
• Employment report: hires for band, math, special education teachers and more; resignations, retirements, and transfers
• Cash balance reports and financial reports for Oct 2025 through Apr 2026
• Gifts in the amount of $93,750.41 for December 2025
• Recognitions: LGBTQIA Pride Month and Juneteenth

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which includes updates to facility use policies for community groups, approval of open enrollment applications, and meal prices for 2026-2027. The board also recognized staff and heard public comments. Most items were approved as part of a single consent vote.

• Approval of employment report with hires (Business Education Teacher, English Teacher, Social Studies Teacher, Speech & Language Pathologist), resignations, and transfers
• Approval of 2026-2027 Facility Use Fee Schedule with no changes from previous year
• Approval of updated Facility Conditions of Use for Community, including raised cancellation fee from $10 to $15 per date and new no-show fee of $20
• Approval of 2026-2027 Open Enrollment Applications for both non-resident and resident students
• Approval of meal prices for 2026-2027 (specific prices not listed in agenda)

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, including meal prices and employment reports. Members received updates on a budget that includes approximately 35 position reductions totaling $3.5M. Proposed modifications to the 2026-2027 employee handbook were presented for discussion.

• Approved 2026-2027 meal prices (6-0)
• Approved employment report including hires for Business Education, Marketing, English, Social Studies, and Speech & Language Pathologist (6-0)
• Approved CESA 5 Contract (6-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Open Enrollment Applications (6-0)
• Approved Facility Use Fee and Conditions of Use (6-0)
• Approved April 20 and May 4, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Liaison and Committee Assignments (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board held its reorganization meeting, electing Lori Bica as Vice President, Jarrett Dement as Clerk/Governance Officer, and Mark Elworthy as Clerk Designee, each by a 7-0 vote. Elections for President, Treasurer, and Secretary were also on the agenda but no vote results appear in the document. The board also adopted the agenda and recognized School Principals' Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and other observances.

• Lori Bica elected Vice President by 7-0 vote
• Jarrett Dement elected Clerk/Governance Officer by 7-0 vote
• Mark Elworthy elected Clerk Designee by 7-0 vote
• Elections for President, Treasurer, and Secretary listed but no recorded votes
• Recognition of School Principals' Day, National Teacher/School Staff Appreciation Week, National School Nurse Day, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month

The board held a reorganizational meeting to elect leadership for the upcoming term. Members also approved final notices of non-renewal for staff due to a reduction in force.

• Elected Stephanie Farrar as President (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Lori Bica as Vice President (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Jarrett Dement as Clerk/Governance Officer (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Mark Elworthy as Clerk Designee (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Jasmine Case as Treasurer (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Terri Grzyb as Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 4, 2026, Board agenda (7-0)
• Approved Final Notice of Non-Renewal due to Reduction in Force (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Closed Session Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a closed session on April 28, 2026, to discuss personnel matters under Wisconsin statute. The meeting includes procedural steps and a potential announcement of any action taken upon reconvening to open session.

• Closed session discussion of personnel matters (19.85(1)(c))
• Discussion of CPI (Consumer Price Index) noted in adjourn to closed session item

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board will vote on the District 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan and consider granting the Executive Director of Human Resources hiring authority for 2026-27. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss a labor market review and includes public forum and recognition of Hmong Heritage Month.

• Approve 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan (Fund 46)
• Grant Executive Director of Human Resources authority to accept hires, resignations, retirements, leaves, and recalls from layoff for 2026-27
• Employment report listing hires, resignations, transfers, and retirements
• Closed session under 19.85(1)(c) for labor market review
• Recognition of Hmong Heritage Month

The Eau Claire School Board approved its consent agenda, which includes personnel actions and a ten-year capital improvement plan for district facilities. Members also voted to adopt Scenario 2 of the health insurance renewal at an expected cost of $28,102,850, with one member voting against it. A zero-percent increase was approved for dental insurance coverage. The board accepted monitoring reports on communication and facilities, while dual credit program details were presented for discussion only.

• Approved consent agenda items including personnel actions and a ten-year capital improvement plan (7-0)
• Approved health insurance Scenario 2 (Fuchsia Option) with $28,102,850 expected cost (6-1)
• Approved dental insurance renewal with zero-percent increase (7-0)
• Accepted monitoring reports on district communication and facilities (7-0 each)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes non-renewing McKinley Charter School's charter at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year, approving $1,940,850 in referendum project bids for facility upgrades, and approving a $69,900 CESA 10 contract for 2026-2027. The board also considers a Head Start transportation waiver and an employment report listing hires, resignations, and retirements. Public forum and recognition items are also scheduled.

• Non-renewal of McKinley Charter School charter when it expires at end of 2025–2026 academic year
• Approval of $1,940,850 in referendum project bids for BOE rooftop unit replacement, site improvements at Memorial/Manz/Sam Davey, North Gym AHU replacement, Locust Lane ADA playground surfacing, and Memorial pool equipment replacement
• Approval of $69,900 CESA 10 contract for 2026-2027 for IMC and other services
• Approval of 2026-2027 Head Start transportation waiver to allow flexibility when a bus monitor is unavailable
• Human Resources employment report with hires, resignations, retirements, transfers, and terminations

The Board approved revised district equity statements and several consent agenda items including human resources reports and charter school contracts. Discussions included a budget update regarding staffing reductions and a review of the Multilingual Learners program.

• Approved April 6, 2026, meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Board's Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved revisions to the District's equity statement (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda -- CANCELLED (due to inclement weather)

This Eau Claire School Board meeting was cancelled because of inclement weather. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included items such as recognition of National Music in Our Schools Month, a legislative liaison report, and approval of referendum project bids, but none were acted upon.

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

The Eau Claire School Board will first hold a closed session to consider employee compensation data, including level movement, CPI, and retention bonuses. Following that, the board will reconvene for a work session to discuss and possibly take action on updates to the District's Equity Statement.

• Closed session to discuss employee compensation (level movement, CPI, retention bonus) under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c)
• Work session to discuss updates to the District's Equity Statement
• Board may take action on the equity statement update

The Board approved staff level movement, a new longevity bonus, and CPI increases for the Superintendent and an offer for the ECAE. Members also reviewed the District's equity statement, which will be sent to legal counsel before a future vote for adoption.

• Approved level movement for all staff
• Approved new longevity bonus
• Approved CPI offer for the ECAE
• Approved CPI increase for the Superintendent
• Adopted Board agenda for March 2, 2026 (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a closed session to discuss employee compensation, including level movement, CPI, and retention bonuses. The regular meeting includes recognitions, public forum, and consent agendas for approval of the Eau Claire Virtual School charter agreement amendments and a $67,391 bid for Northstar Toilet Partition Replacement.

• Closed session to discuss employee compensation (level movement, CPI, retention bonus)
• Approval of amendments to Eau Claire Virtual School charter agreement
• Approval of $67,391 bid for Northstar Toilet Partition Replacement (referendum project)
• Approval of employment report and meeting minutes
• Recognitions for Black History Month, National School Counseling Week, and other observances

The Board approved a request to detach property from the district for the Elk Mound School District. Additionally, members approved the 2024-25 annual financial audit and several consent agenda items.

• Approved 2024-25 financial audit (7-0)
• Approved boundary alteration request for Samantha Gardner and Joseph Bohlinger (4-3)
• Adopted resolution to alter school district boundaries (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Board's Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Accepted OE-7 Community Engagement monitoring report (5-1)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will convene and immediately adjourn to closed session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation. After reconvening, the board will hold its annual self-evaluation retreat. The meeting is in person with no public comment or livestream, and all substantive business is conducted behind closed doors.

• Closed session to consider Superintendent's performance evaluation (Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c))
• Board self-evaluation retreat after closed session
• No public comment period at this meeting
• Meeting not livestreamed

The Eau Claire School Board held a retreat to evaluate its performance and set goals for 2026. The board decided to begin a new debrief reporting process at the March 16 meeting and formed a subcommittee to refine governing commitments.

• Began new debrief reporting process at March 16 meeting
• Formed subcommittee to refine governing commitments (GCs)
• Set 2026 goals: Refine GCs and improve Board behavior/communication

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will vote on consent agenda items including open enrollment designations for 2026-2027, administrator contract renewals, and bids for referendum projects at North High School, Roosevelt Elementary, and Memorial Pool. The board will also adopt a $1.8 million ten-year capital improvement plan for 2026-27.

• Approve open enrollment designations (open, limited, or closed) for 2026-2027 per state statute
• Renew administrator contracts for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028
• Approve referendum project bids: North High School Generator Replacement and Roosevelt Elementary Control Replacement ($480,300 total)
• Approve bids for Memorial Pool and Kitchen Roof Replacements
• Adopt 2026-27 Capital Improvement Budget at $1.8 million

The board approved several consent agenda items including human resources, open enrollment, and administrator contract renewals. Members also accepted monitoring reports for asset protection and student success.

• Approved January 26, 2026 Board agenda (6-0)
• Approved Superintendent’s Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved Board’s Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Accepted OE-11 Asset Protection monitoring report (6-0)
• Directed Administration to include historical information on all OEs (6-0)
• Accepted OE-5 Student Success monitoring report (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will meet on January 5, 2026, starting with a closed session to discuss the superintendent's performance evaluation. The board will then reconvene in open session to consider a consent agenda that includes personnel changes, approval of cash balances and financial reports for July–September 2025, acceptance of gifts totaling $44,701.16, payment of bills and payroll totaling over $47 million, and the Head Start grant application for 2026–27. A public forum and recognition of National Mentoring Month and North High School's blanket project are also on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss Superintendent's Evaluation under Wisconsin statute 19.85(1)(c)
• Consent agenda includes payment of bills totaling $31,215,306.42 and net payroll of $16,214,471.68 for July–September 2025
• Gifts accepted: $19,509 (Sept), $6,905.01 (Oct), $18,287.15 (Nov)
• Personnel actions: hire School Counselor and Special Ed Teacher, resign German Teacher, retire Principal, transfer Special Ed Teacher
• Head Start Grant application for 2026–27 to be approved

The Board approved several instructions for the district's WASB delegate regarding upcoming resolutions. Additionally, members accepted budget and financial administration monitoring reports.

• Approved Superintendent's annual summary review letter
• Adopted January 5, 2026, Board agenda
• Approved Superintendent’s Consent Agenda including HR, cash balances, and bills
• Approved Board’s Consent Agenda including December meeting minutes
• Accepted OE-9 Budget and Financial Planning monitoring report
• Accepted OE-10 Financial Administration monitoring report
• Instructed WASB Delegate to vote yes on Resolutions #1, #3-6, #8, #9, #12, and #7
• Instructed WASB Delegate to vote no on Resolutions #2 and #10