Eau Claire Area School District public meetings in 2021

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will consider approval of the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which includes paying $4,606,106.20 in bills and $4,002,073.46 in net payroll for November 2021, accepting $19,062.66 in gifts, and authorizing the Executive Director of Human Resources to hire staff for January and February 2022. The board will also go into closed session to confer with legal counsel on litigation strategy.

• Payment of bills totaling $4,606,106.20 and net payroll of $4,002,073.46 for November 2021
• Acceptance of gifts totaling $19,062.66 for November 2021
• Authorization for Executive Director of Human Resources to hire staff from January 4 through February 28, 2022
• Closed session to discuss litigation strategy with legal counsel
• Approval of the summer/2022-23 board meeting schedule

The board decided to join the JUUL lawsuit following a closed session. Other actions included approving the November 2021 financial report and accepting the OE-4 Student Success monitoring report.

• Approved action to join the JUUL lawsuit
• Approved payment of bills ($4,606,106.20) and net payroll ($4,002,073.46) for November 2021
• Approved gifts in the amount of $19,062.66 for November 2021
• Approved Summer/2022-23 Board Meeting Schedule
• Approved updated Board Work Calendar and Referendum Timeline
• Accepted the monitoring report for OE-4 Student Success

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes adopting the 2022-23 capital improvement plan, approving financial reports, accepting gifts and bill payments, and will accept monitoring reports on student learning environment and personnel administration.

• Adoption of 2022-23 Capital Improvement Plan with a budget of $1.8M - $2.25M
• Acceptance of gifts totaling $12,644.31 for October 2021
• Approval of bill payments ($8,310,762.42) and net payroll ($6,212,383.34) for October 2021
• Monitoring report for OE-5 Student Learning Environment
• Monitoring report for OE-6 Personnel Administration

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, including over $14 million in bills and payroll. Members also accepted monitoring reports for the student learning environment and personnel administration.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including $8,310,762.42 in bills and $6,212,383.34 in net payroll (6-0)
• Approved gifts totaling $12,644.31 for October 2021 (6-0)
• Approved November 15, 2021 Board Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-5 Student Learning Environment (6-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-6 Personnel Administration (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will adopt its November 15 agenda and consider several consent items, including the superintendent’s agenda and board minutes. Board members will vote on a proclamation designating November 15‑19, 2021 as American Education Week. The board will also vote to approve a COVID‑19 paid‑leave plan that provides ten paid days to vaccinated staff and their eligible children for the 2021‑22 school year. A 30‑minute public forum will allow citizens to address the board on any district concerns.

• Adoption of the November 15 board agenda (Item 2.1)
• Approval of the Superintendent’s Consent Agenda (Item 6.1)
• Board’s Consent Agenda items: minutes of the Nov 1 meeting and American Education Week proclamation (Items 7.2‑7.3)
• Vote on COVID‑19 Paid Leave Days plan for qualified staff (Item 7.4)
• 30‑minute public forum for citizen comments (Item 4.1)

The Board approved paid COVID-19 leave days for qualifying staff and accepted the R-2 Academic Performance monitoring report. Members also reviewed recommendations for a 5-year capital projects plan and a capital referendum.

• Approved COVID-19 Paid Leave Days for Qualifying Staff (5-1)
• Approved R-2 Academic Performance monitoring report (6-0)
• Approved Human Resources Employment Report (6-0)
• Approved November 1, 2021 Board Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved American Education Week Proclamation (6-0)
• Denied amendment to implement COVID-19 leave benefit based on vaccination status (1-5)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will consider approving a five-year transportation contract with Student Transit for 2021-2026, valued at $4,466,421 for the first year. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, consent agendas with multiple financial approvals, and a monitoring report on personnel administration.

• Approve transportation contract with Student Transit for 2021-2026, $4,466,421 for 2021-22
• Approve gift donations totaling $6,215.16 for September 2021
• Approve bill payments: $6,278,628.28 (August) and $6,750,796.54 (September) plus payroll
• Review first draft of OE-6 Personnel Administration monitoring report
• Approve 2020-21 budget adjustments

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which included a transportation contract and budget adjustments. They also authorized payments for bills and payroll totaling over $16 million for August and September 2021. A proposal for COVID-19 paid leave for staff was discussed and deferred to a November 15 vote.

• Approved Transportation Contract (6-0)
• Approved 2020-21 Budget Adjustments (6-0)
• Approved gifts totaling $6,215.16 (6-0)
• Approved August bills of $6,278,628.28 and payroll of $2,985,516.58 (6-0)
• Approved September bills of $6,750,796.54 and payroll of $3,610,947.72 (6-0)
• Approved October 18 and October 25 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled COVID-19 Paid Leave proposal until November 15

Eau Claire School Board Budget Hearing & Special Meeting

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a budget hearing and special meeting to receive an update on the 2021-2022 budget, take public comments, and vote on adopting the final budget. The budget is based on updated information from the state Department of Public Instruction received on October 15th, affecting revenue limits, state aid, and the tax levy.

• Update on the 2021-2022 budget by Abby Johnson (discussion)
• Public hearing for comments on the district budget (up to 4 minutes per speaker)
• Adoption of the 2021-2022 ECASD budget (action item, all funds)
• Motion passed 6-0 to adopt the recommended budget

The School Board held a public hearing and a special meeting to review and adopt the district budget. No members of the public signed up to speak during the hearing. The Board voted unanimously to adopt the 2021-22 Recommended Budget.

• Adopted 2021-22 Recommended Budget (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The School Board will consider approving modifications to the 2021-22 Employee Handbook, including changes to Emergency School Closure procedures. The board will also receive a corrected presentation on Social Emotional Learning data from the Student Climate Survey and a first draft monitoring report on R-2 Academic Performance. Consent agendas for superintendent and board items will be approved, and the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation will provide an annual update.

• Approve modifications to the 2021-22 Employee Handbook, including Part 1 Section 3.14 Emergency School Closures
• Receive corrected Social Emotional Learning data from the Student Climate Survey presented September 27
• Discuss first draft of R-2 Academic Performance monitoring report by Superintendent Johnson
• Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation annual update by Executive Director Sarah French
• Consent agendas: Superintendent's consent (including employment report) and Board's consent (including minutes of October 4, 2021)

The board approved two modifications to the 2021-22 Employee Handbook. Other actions included the approval of the Human Resources Employment Report and the minutes from the October 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approved modifications 1 and 2 to the 2021-22 Employee Handbook (5-2)
• Approved Human Resources Employment Report (7-0)
• Approved October 4, 2021 Board Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted the Board agenda (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The School Board will vote on adopting the preliminary 2021-2022 budget. They will also discuss and accept monitoring reports on environmental commitment and student learning environment. Consent agendas include approval of employment reports and gifts totaling $17,189.05. Public forum and recognition of student achievements are also scheduled.

• Preliminary 2021-22 budget adoption requiring 2/3 majority vote
• Gifts totaling $17,189.05 accepted for August 2021
• OE-3 Environmental Commitment monitoring report to be accepted
• First draft of OE-5 Student Learning Environment monitoring report presented for discussion
• Recognition of Eau Claire Virtual School growth and National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists

The Board approved the preliminary 2021-2022 budget following a presentation on the previous year's budget and upcoming impacts. Other actions included approving the October 4 employment report and accepting an environmental commitment monitoring report.

• Adopted preliminary 2021-22 budget (5-0)
• Approved October 4, 2021 Human Resources Employment Report (5-0)
• Approved gifts totaling $17,189.05 for August 2021 (5-0)
• Approved monitoring report for OE-3 Environmental Commitment (5-0)
• Approved September 20 and September 27 meeting minutes (5-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will consider accepting the Superintendent's monitoring report on the OE-2 Equity Commitment, determining compliance with that policy. A presentation will cover using data and the Equitable Multi-Level System of Supports framework for social emotional learning. Consent agendas include routine approval of employment reports and meeting minutes.

• Accept monitoring report for OE-2 Equity Commitment
• Presentation on strategically using data in EMLSS for social emotional learning
• Budget Development Committee report
• Legislative liaison report
• Consent agenda approval for Human Resources employment report and board meeting minutes

The Board approved the OE-2 Equity Commitment monitoring report and the Superintendent's employment report. Members also received a report on the implementation of new district-wide Social Emotional Learning curricula for elementary and secondary students.

• Approved OE-2 Equity Commitment monitoring report (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Human Resources Employment Report (7-0)
• Approved minutes from September 8 and September 13 meetings (7-0)
• Adopted the September 27, 2021 agenda (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board will discuss and potentially accept a monitoring report on the district's equity commitment (OE-2). They will also hear a presentation on using data within an Equitable Multi-Level System of Supports, focusing on social-emotional learning. Consent agendas include personnel actions and approval of meeting minutes.

• Superintendent's consent agenda includes Human Resources employment report
• Board's consent agenda includes approval of minutes from September 8 retreat and September 13 meeting
• Presentation: 'Strategically Using Data in an Equitable Multi-Level System of Supports - Focus on Social Emotional Learning'
• Monitoring report on OE-2 Equity Commitment with possible compliance determination
• Recognition of Governor and State Superintendent visit to DeLong Elementary and event at Locust Lane

The board adopted the agenda and recognized two official visits. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. after some audience members declined to comply with mask requirements. The meeting was rescheduled for September 27 with remote-only public participation.

• Adopted the September 20, 2021 agenda (5-0)
• Approved a 10-minute recess (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. (5-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board meets in person with virtual access to consider consent agenda items including budget adjustments, bill payments, gifts, and policy retirements. The board will also hear reports from the Budget Development Committee and Legislative Liaison, and recognize the Roosevelt Reading Program and Gaga Ball Pit.

• 2020-2021 budget adjustments
• Payment of bills in the amount of $6,136,175.34 and payroll of $2,997,118.01
• Gifts totaling $85.50
• Project Lead The Way equivalency approval for high school courses
• Retirement of 17 board governance policies (110, 133, 141, 150, 152, 153, 162, 165, 171.2, 172, 173, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 190)

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which included payroll and bill payments for July 2021. The Board also approved the August 16 meeting minutes and retired certain governance policies. A review of referendum community listening session planning was tabled.

• Approved payment of bills ($6,136,175.34) and net payroll ($2,997,118.01) for July 1-31, 2021
• Approved 2020-2021 Budget Adjustments
• Approved gifts totaling $85.50 for July 1-31, 2021
• Approved Human Resources Employment Report
• Approved Project Lead The Way Equivalency
• Approved August 16, 2021 Board Meeting minutes
• Approved retirement of District-level Policies Related to Board Governance
• Tabled review and presentation of Board Development for referendum

Eau Claire School Board Retreat

This is a retreat meeting of the Eau Claire School Board with no formal votes or decisions. The board will hold a work session to discuss the new Coherent Governance model with the executive team and consider how to approach related policy changes. No business is conducted during the dinner and social period.

• Discussion with Executive Team on new governance model
• Board discussion on governance policy changes
• Governance model case study and role play activity

The Board reached a consensus to schedule policy work sessions on a quarterly basis, with additional sessions added if urgent work arises. The Board also agreed to strike item 6a from policy B/SR-5 Superintendent Accountability.

• Established quarterly policy work sessions (consensus)
• Agreed to strike item 6a from policy B/SR-5 Superintendent Accountability

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will consider adopting a timeline for a potential November 2022 referendum, after delays due to COVID-19. The board will also approve consent agendas including payment of bills totaling $9,677,094.02 and net payroll of $4,452,832.05 for June 2021. A presentation and discussion on high school data and Multi-Level System of Support is scheduled. The meeting includes public forum and recognition of the DeLong Band Concert and Wisconsin Substitute Teacher of the Year.

• Adoption of timeline for potential November 2022 referendum (item 9.1)
• Approval of bills totaling $9,677,094.02 and net payroll of $4,452,832.05 for June 2021 (item 6.3)
• Human Resources Employment Report (item 6.2)
• Presentation on high school results and equitable multi-level system of support (item 8.1)
• Recognition of DeLong Band Concert and Wisconsin Substitute Teacher of the Year (items 3.1, 3.2)

The Board approved a proposed referendum timeline and passed the Superintendent's consent agenda. Financial approvals included over $9.6 million in bills and $4.4 million in net payroll for June 2021.

• Adopted the proposed referendum timeline (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including Employment Report (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $9,677,094.02 and net payroll of $4,452,832.05 for June 1-30, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved Board's Consent Agenda including August 2, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board holds a regular meeting with public forum, consent agendas, and action on two monitoring reports: R-1 (Mega Result) and OE-14 (Emergency Superintendent Succession). The board will consider accepting these reports and affirming compliance.

• Action on monitoring report for R-1 Mega Result policy
• Action on monitoring report for OE-14 Emergency Superintendent Succession
• Human Resources Employment Report under Superintendent's Consent Agenda
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2021

The Board approved updates to the annual work calendar related to a possible referendum. It also accepted and affirmed monitoring reports for R-1 and OE-14 Emergency Superintendent Succession. The Human Resources Employment Report and July 19 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved changes to the annual work calendar (6-0)
• Accepted and affirmed monitoring report for R-1 (6-0)
• Accepted and approved monitoring report for OE-14 Emergency Superintendent Succession (6-0)
• Approved Human Resources Employment Report (6-0)
• Approved July 19, 2021 Board Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted August 2, 2021 Board Agenda (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of May 2021 bills totaling $4,688,179.21 and net payroll of $4,040,675.54, acceptance of gifts worth $10,649.81, and property insurance renewal for 2021-22 at $820,811. The meeting also includes recognition of the Wisconsin RTI Center and summer school programs, a public forum, and reports from the budget development committee and legislative liaison.

• Approval of $4,688,179.21 in bills and $4,040,675.54 in payroll for May 2021
• Acceptance of $10,649.81 in gifts for May 2021
• Property insurance renewal for 2021-22 at $820,811
• Consent agenda with employment and financial reports
• Reports from Budget Development Committee and Legislative Liaison

The Board approved modifications to the 2021-2022 Employee Handbook and accepted the monitoring report for Global Operational Expectation OE-1. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including financial reports and gift acceptances. Two items regarding R-1 Mega Result and OE-14 Emergency Superintendent Succession were tabled for a vote on August 2.

• Approved 2021-2022 Employee Handbook modifications (4-3)
• Denied amendment to strike section 3.14 Emergency School Closures (3-4)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-1 (7-0)
• Affirmed OE-1 (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including $4.69M in bills and $4.04M in payroll (7-0)
• Approved Board's Consent Agenda including McKinley Charter School Contract modifications (7-0)
• Accepted gifts totaling $10,649.81 (May) and $117,619.87 (June) (7-0)
• Approved annual curriculum standards (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a closed‑session meeting to consider the Superintendent’s salary. In open session the board will adopt the agenda, recognize award recipients and school programs, and hear public comments. Reports from the Budget Development Committee and Legislative Liaison will be presented. The board will vote on the Superintendent’s consent agenda, including authorizations for executive directors and approval of open enrollment applications.

• Closed session to discuss the Superintendent’s salary
• Adopt the June 7, 2021 board agenda
• Approve Superintendent’s consent agenda items, including summer authorizations for the Executive Directors of Human Resources and Business Services
• Action on 2021‑2022 open enrollment applications for resident and non‑resident students
• Recognition of Tyra Perine (Lewandowski Award) and school communication boards

The Board approved changes to four governance policies and adopted the Superintendent's consent agenda, including the employment report and open enrollment applications. Proposed modifications to the Employee Handbook and the interpretation of Global Operational Expectation OE 1 were discussed and deferred to a July 19 vote.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda: Employment Report, Summer Authorization for Executive Directors, and 2021-2022 Open Enrollment Applications (6-0)
• Approved Board's Consent Agenda: May 17 meeting minutes and changes to governance policies OE-2, OE-3, OE-6, and GC-9 (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss Superintendent's salary (6-0)
• Tabled vote on Employee Handbook modifications to July 19
• Tabled vote on OE 1 Global Operational Expectation interpretation to July 19

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board is meeting to review the district's Library Plan for 2020-2023. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding the Superintendent's evaluation and several financial consent items.

• Approval of the Eau Claire Area School District Library Plan for 2020-2023
• Closed session to discuss Superintendent's Evaluation
• Gifts totaling $57,862.13 received between April 1 and April 30, 2021
• Payment of all bills totaling $5,373,278.47 for April 2021
• Net payroll totaling $5,665,509.48 for April 2021

The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, including financial reports and a library plan. Members also appointed School Board Committee and Liaison assignments. The Board discussed a proposed timeline for a November 2022 referendum.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including Library Plan 2020-2023, April 2021 Financial Report, and 2020-2021 Budget Adjustments (6-0)
• Approved gifts of $57,862.13 and payments of $5,373,278.47 and net payroll of $5,665,509.48 for April 2021 (6-0)
• Approved Transition Program Construction Bid (6-0)
• Approved Board's Consent Agenda including May 3, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Appointed School Board Committee and Liaison assignments (6-0)
• Adopted May 17, 2021 agenda (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Meeting

The Eau Claire School Board held its organizational meeting, electing officers for the coming year: Tim Nordin as President, Lori Bica as Vice President, Marquell Johnson as Clerk/Governance Officer, Abby Johnson as Clerk Designee, Aaron Harder as Treasurer, and Meta Miske as Secretary. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and opened a 30-minute public forum for citizen comments. This meeting was conducted virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Election of Tim Nordin as School Board President (unanimous vote)
• Election of Lori Bica as Vice President
• Election of Marquell Johnson as Clerk/Governance Officer
• Election of Aaron Harder as Treasurer
• Adoption of the May 3, 2021 meeting agenda

The Board held an organizational meeting to elect its officers by unanimous vote. The Board also approved the 2021-2022 Annual Work Calendar and a consent agenda including a roof recommendation for Locust Lane.

• Elected Tim Nordin as President (Unanimous)
• Elected Lori Bica as Vice President (Unanimous)
• Elected Marquell Johnson as Clerk/Governance Officer (Unanimous)
• Elected Abby Johnson as Clerk Designee (Unanimous)
• Elected Aaron Harder as Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Elected Meta Miske as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including Locust Lane Roof Recommendation (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 School Board Annual Work Calendar (6-1)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board held a public hearing and then voted to request a waiver of instructional hours from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, a public forum, and approval of consent agenda items including minutes.

• Instructional Hours Waiver Public Hearing held
• Board voted to request Instructional Hours Waiver from Wisconsin DPI
• Closed session to discuss Superintendent's Evaluation
• Public forum for citizen comments
• Consent agenda approved including minutes from April 5 and April 12 closed sessions

The Board approved a request for an instructional hours waiver from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. It adopted a new set of governing policies and approved a modified Job Description and Labor Market Review proposal. A Holistic Ad Hoc Committee was established to study compensation package options.

• Requested Instructional Hours Waiver from Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (7-0)
• Adopted completed set of governing policies (6-1)
• Approved modified Job Description and Labor Market Review proposal (6-1)
• Approved charge and timeline for Holistic Ad Hoc Committee on compensation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $5.3M in bills and $3.7M in net payroll (7-0)
• Approved construction bids for North High gym floor and parking lot, Memorial and North culinary labs, Longfellow Elementary parking lot, and Sam Davey Elementary water main (7-0)
• Approved $14,026.63 in gifts for March 2021 (7-0)
• Approved Facility Use Fee Schedule for 2021-2022 (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Closed Session Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board is meeting in closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation. No public decisions are expected to be made during the closed portion, though any action taken will be announced when the board reconvenes in open session.

• Discussion of the Superintendent's evaluation under Wisconsin statute 19.85(1)(c)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, then convene an open session with public forum, reports, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes ratification of the 2021-22 Eau Claire Association of Educators (ECAE) master agreement, approval of meeting minutes, an employment report, and a Head Start cost-of-living adjustment for the 2021-2022 grant budget.

• Ratification of the 2021-22 Eau Claire Association of Educators (ECAE) master agreement
• Head Start Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of $9,438 plus $2,360 non-federal share for 2021-2022 grant budget
• Human Resources employment report for April 5, 2021
• Closed session to consider superintendent's evaluation under state statute 19.85(1)(c)
• Approval of minutes from March 15, 2021, closed session, and work session

The Board approved a consent agenda including a master agreement ratification, base wage increases for non-affiliated and hourly staff, and updates to 12 district policies. The Board also voted to suspend Policy 151.1 regarding policy adoption and revision. Discussions were held regarding K-5 face-to-face learning and proposed governance policies.

• Approved ratification of ECASD and ECAE Master Agreement
• Approved base wage increase for non-affiliated and hourly staff
• Approved 12 policy changes including student discipline, scholarships, and social media
• Approved Head Start Cost of Living Adjustment for 2021-2022 grant budget
• Approved preliminary notice of non-renewal for limited term contracts
• Approved suspension of Board Policy 151.1 (7-0)
• Approved March 15 and March 29 meeting minutes

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a work session to discuss proposed new policies developed under the Coherent Governance Model, along with an annual work calendar. No board action is scheduled at this meeting.

• Full review of proposed new policies under the Coherent Governance Model (discussion only)

The Board held a work session to review and discuss draft versions of proposed new Board policies. No policies were formally adopted during this session; final drafts are scheduled to be shared publicly at the April 5, 2021 Regular Meeting.

• Discussed draft policies including Officer's Roles, Board Committees, and Code of Conduct
• Reviewed draft commitments regarding Equity, Community Treatment, and Communication
• Discussed draft policies for Climate Commitment, Financial Administration, and Academic Performance
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board met virtually on March 15, 2021, to review administrative reports and approve routine financial and operational items. The board approved the February 2021 financial report, accepted $9,229.05 in gifts, and authorized payment of $10,397,740.58 in bills and $3,681,867.72 in net payroll. The board also approved a correction to the 2021-2022 school calendar, which adjusts the academic schedule for families and staff, and heard committee and legislative updates. A closed session was held to discuss the superintendent's evaluation.

• Approval of February 2021 financial report
• Acceptance of $9,229.05 in gifts for February 2021
• Authorization of $10,397,740.58 in bills and $3,681,867.72 in net payroll for February 2021
• Approval of a correction to the 2021-2022 school calendar
• Closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation

The board approved the 2021-22 health insurance renewal Option A and a consent agenda including financial reports and bill payments. No action was taken during the closed session regarding the Superintendent's evaluation. Several policy changes were read and will be placed on a future agenda.

• Approved 2021-22 health insurance renewal Option A (7-0)
• Approved February 2021 financial report (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $10,397,740.58 and net payroll of $3,681,867.72 (7-0)
• Approved gifts totaling $9,229.05 (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 calendar correction (7-0)
• Approved March 1, 2021 minutes and closed session minutes (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources employment report (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board approved a consent agenda including the expansion of the Eau Claire Virtual School to grades K-12 with no enrollment cap, based on survey interest from about 30% of Cohort C families. Prior to open session, the board held a closed session to discuss CPI under state law for purchasing and bargaining reasons. The consent agenda also approved meeting minutes and an employment report.

• Approved expansion of Eau Claire Virtual School to K-12 with no enrollment cap (item 8.6)
• Closed session held to discuss CPI under Wisconsin statute 19.85(1)(e) (items 1.4, 2.1)
• Approved minutes from Feb 15 and Feb 24, 2021 meetings (items 8.2-8.4)
• Approved Human Resources employment report for March 1, 2021 (item 8.5)
• Public forum offered for up to 30 minutes with 4-minute speaker limit

The Board adopted the ECASD Equity Statement and approved a Transition Plan with an amendment requiring renovation costs to align with purchasing and bidding policies. The Board also approved several administrative items, including the Eau Claire Virtual School Expansion.

• Adopted the ECASD Equity Statement (7-0)
• Approved Transition Plan with amendment requiring renovation costs align with purchasing and bidding policy (7-0)
• Approved Eau Claire Virtual School Expansion (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources Employment Report (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 15 and February 24 meetings (7-0)
• Approved move to Closed Session to discuss CPI (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Special Meeting

The Eau Claire School Board approved an administrative recommendation to shift K-5 instructional models to increase student contact four days a week, starting April 5, 2021. The vote was 6-1. A 30-minute public forum provided citizens the opportunity to address the board on this specific agenda item. The meeting was held virtually.

• Approved K-5 instructional model shift to four-day in-person contact beginning April 5, 2021 (vote 6-1)
• Public forum limited to 30 minutes with 2-minute speaking slots for residents on the agenda item
• Administration presented rationale, data, safety protocols, and personnel impact; no budget impact reported
• Meeting held virtually via Webex; administrative building closed
• Voting: Yes – Bica, Clements, Harder, Lyons, Nordin, Zerr; No – Johnson

The School Board approved an administrative recommendation to change the instructional model for K-5 grade levels. This shift increases student contact to four days a week starting April 5, 2021.

• Approved shift to increase K-5 student contact four days a week beginning April 5, 2021 (6-1)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will first hold a closed session to discuss purchasing public properties and the Consumer Price Index, then reconvene in open session for public forum, reports, and approval of consent agenda items. The consent agenda includes approval of January 2021 financial reports, budget adjustments, acceptance of $5,956.57 in gifts, payment of bills totaling $4,015,012.18 and net payroll of $3,524,798.66, and an employment report.

• Closed session to discuss purchasing public properties and CPI under state statute 19.85(1)(e)
• Consent approval of $4,015,012.18 in bills and $3,524,798.66 in net payroll for January 2021
• Acceptance of gifts totaling $5,956.57 received January 1–31, 2021
• Approval of 2020-2021 budget adjustments as presented
• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2021, and January 2021 financial report

The Board approved a consent agenda including the 2021-22 school year calendar, budget adjustments, and policy changes. Members adopted a resolution supporting We Love Our Public Schools Week and approved two options for COVID-19 leave. Proposals to expand the Eau Claire Virtual School and create a special education transition program were discussed and tabled for the March 1 agenda.

• Approved 2021-22 School Year Calendar (7-0)
• Adopted COVID-19 Leave Options B and C (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution in Support of We Love Our Public Schools Week (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $4,015,012.18 and net payroll of $3,524,798.66 (7-0)
• Approved gifts totaling $5,956.57 (7-0)
• Retired Policy 383 - Youth Options (7-0)
• Approved changes to Policies 343.45 and 343.46 regarding college credit programs (7-0)
• Tabled Eau Claire Virtual School expansion and Transition Program proposals to March 1

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The School Board is reviewing proposed changes to technical college and early college credit policies. Additionally, administration is presenting a draft of the 2021-22 school year calendar for consideration.

• Proposed Policy 852: Use of School District Trademarks
• Proposed changes to Policy 343.45 (Technical College Course Program) and Policy 343.46 (Early College Credit Program)
• Review of the recommended 2021-22 school year calendar

The Board approved the January 18 minutes, the Human Resources Employment Report, and Policy 852 regarding the use of school district trademarks. Other items, including the 2021-22 school calendar and college credit program policies, were discussed and deferred to future agendas.

• Approved Minutes of January 18, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources Employment Report (7-0)
• Approved Proposed Policy 852-Use of School District Trademarks (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a regular virtual meeting to consider a consent resolution agenda that includes renewing administrator contracts for 14 administrators from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023, accepting $55,164.22 in gifts, and approving $6,857,987.17 in bills plus $3,581,961.45 in net payroll for December 2020. The board will also hear public forum, superintendent's report, and committee reports.

• Administrator contract renewals for Lucas Barth, Eric Gonyea, Mike Pernsteiner, Kevin Thompson, Michelle Radtke, James Martin, Ben Dallman, Joel Dimock, Adam Keeton, Kathryn Schiefelbein, Kim Koller, Tim Skutley, Laura Schlichting, and Travis Hedtke (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2023)
• Accept gifts totaling $55,164.22 for December 1–31, 2020
• Approve payment of bills $6,857,987.17 and net payroll $3,581,961.45 for December 2020
• Approve December 2020 financial report
• Approve minutes of January 4, 2021 regular meeting and closed session

The Board approved a consent agenda including December financial reports and payroll. Members voted on several 2021 WASB Resolutions, approving most while denying support for Resolution 21-01. A proposed policy on school district trademarks was discussed and will be revisited after adding the word 'mascots'.

• Approved December 2020 financial report, $55,164.22 in gifts, and $10,439,948.62 in bills and payroll (7-0)
• Approved administrator contract renewals and 2021-2022 open enrollment (7-0)
• Denied support for WASB Resolution 21-01 (4-3)
• Approved WASB Resolutions 21-02, 21-03, 21-04, 21-05, 21-06, and 21-07 (7-0)
• Approved WASB Resolution 21-08 (6-1)
• Approved WASB Resolution 21-09 with items A.i. and A.ii. stricken (7-0)
• Approved support for original language of Resolution 21-10 (7-0)
• Tabled Policy 852-Use of School District Trademarks for future consent agenda to include 'mascots'

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will enter closed session to discuss renewing selected administrator contracts and legal services. In open session, they will vote on a consent agenda that includes a Head Start continuation grant and an employment report, and individually consider renewing the McKinley Charter School contract before a January 15 deadline.

• Closed session to discuss administrator contract renewals and legal services
• McKinley Charter School contract renewal (due Jan 15)
• Head Start continuation grant application approval
• Human resources employment report
• Public forum for citizen comments

The Board approved the contract renewal for McKinley Charter School after amending a date error. Other actions included approving the December 21, 2020 minutes, an employment report, and a Head Start grant.

• Approved McKinley Charter School contract renewal (7-0)
• Amended McKinley Charter School contract to change date from 2020-2021 to 2025-26 (7-0)
• Approved December 21, 2020 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources Employment Report (7-0)
• Approved Head Start Grant (7-0)