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Eau Claire Area School District, WI

Eau Claire Area School District public meetings in 2022

26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 19, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board to adopt $1.8M-$2.25M capital improvement plan

The board will vote on consent agendas including approval of bills ($8.66M), gifts ($290,813.97), a five-year capital improvement plan ($1.8M-$2.25M), and HVAC project bids ($660,959) for Longfellow and Northstar. It will also consider adjusting high school assistant principal contracts to 12-month. A public forum period is included for citizen input.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves $8.6M in bills and payroll

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, including payroll and bill payments. The Board also approved an administrative contract adjustment and the December 5 meeting minutes. Recommendations to rename district facilities were deferred for future examination.

Mon Dec 5, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board to vote on $98.6M bond anticipation notes for capital projects

The Eau Claire School Board will vote on a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $98,600,000 in bond anticipation notes under Wisconsin Statutes. The board will also discuss a presentation of recommendations for a five-year capital improvement plan with a net budget impact of $1,800,000 for 2023-2024. Additionally, the board will discuss recent administrative decisions related to world language curriculum and accept a monitoring report on personnel administration (OE-6). Consent agendas cover routine employment and minutes approvals.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves $98.6M in bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds

The Board authorized the issuance and sale of $98.6 million in Bond Anticipation Notes and established parameters for General Obligation Refunding Bonds not to exceed $98.6 million. The Board also accepted a personnel administration monitoring report and approved the Superintendent's employment report.

Mon Nov 28, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board to approve $11.2M in bills and payroll for October

The board convened, moved to closed session to discuss a personnel case, then reconvened to adopt the agenda and recognize the Meadowview Veterans Day program and Roosevelt student artwork. After public forum and reports, it approved consent agendas including $6,555,626.37 in bills and $4,611,780.91 in payroll for October, and accepted a monitoring report on R-2 Academic Achievement.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves $6.5M in bills and $4.6M in payroll

The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, including financial reports and personnel updates. The Board also accepted a monitoring report on academic achievement.

Mon Nov 7, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board votes to increase substitute teacher and SPED assistant pay rates

The board voted on a consent agenda including approval of an employment report, acceptance of $15,718.07 in gifts, and payment of bills ($6.8M) and payroll ($6.6M). A separate vote approved raising teacher daily sub rates to $160 and SPED assistant hourly sub rates to $16.38, effective November 13, 2022. Reports were received from a referendum committee, legislative liaison, and on school board elections.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves increase in substitute pay

The Board approved an increase in substitute pay and accepted a monitoring report on the student learning environment. Other approved items included a transportation contract and the payment of bills and payroll totaling over $13 million for September 2022.

Mon Oct 24, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Budget Hearing & Special Meeting

School Board adopts 2022-23 Eau Claire Area School District budget

The Eau Claire School Board held a special meeting to update and adopt the 2022-23 district budget. An informational update was presented by Abby Johnson, followed by a public hearing allowing up to four minutes of comment per speaker. The Board voted to adopt the recommended budget using all funds, and the motion was carried.

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✓ Decided: Eau Claire School Board adopts 2022-23 recommended budget

The School Board held a public hearing and a special meeting to review the 2022-2023 budget. Following a presentation on revenue, expenses, and ESSER funds, the board voted to adopt the recommended budget. No members of the public signed up to speak during the hearing.

Mon Oct 17, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

Board to review proposed governance policy changes

The board will begin with a closed session to discuss a personnel item, then reconvene in open session for a public forum, adoption of consent agendas (including an employment report and meeting minutes), and a work session on proposed changes to Board policies under the Coherent Governance Model. No decisions are expected from the work session itself.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves employment report and discusses policy changes

The Board approved the October 17, 2022 Human Resources Employment Report and the minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting. A work session was held to discuss proposed changes to several district policies, including budget, community communication, and public forums.

Mon Oct 3, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Eau Claire school board to adopt preliminary 2022-23 budget

The board will vote on adopting the preliminary 2022-2023 budget. They will also consider consent agenda items including $7.8 million in bills and $3.3 million in payroll, $9,775 in gifts, budget adjustments, and the Head Start annual report. A monitoring report on the district's climate commitment and a presentation on student achievement data are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Eau Claire School Board adopts preliminary 2022-2023 budget

The Board adopted the preliminary 2022-2023 budget and approved a series of financial payments and budget adjustments. Members also accepted an amended monitoring report for the OE-3 Climate Commitment. The Superintendent provided updates on referendum projects and community outreach.

Mon Sep 19, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board to review equity commitment and climate survey results

The Eau Claire School Board will discuss and possibly accept a monitoring report on the OE-2 Equity Commitment policy and review Spring 2022 student and family climate survey data. The board also voted 4-3 to authorize the Executive Director of Human Resources to handle hiring and resignations through June 2023. Other items include a referendum committee update and additional funding for Prairie Ridge Head Start.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves HR authorizations and equity monitoring report

The Board approved the Human Resources employment report and specific authorizations for the Executive Director of Human Resources. Members also accepted an amended monitoring report for the OE-2 Equity Commitment. Additional approvals included previous meeting minutes and funding for Prairie Ridge Head Start.

Mon Sep 12, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board enters closed session for legal advice; to approve $7.9M in July payments

The Eau Claire School Board will convene in closed session to confer with legal counsel on potential litigation. In open session, the board will consider consent agendas including $15,011.50 in gifts, $4,485,658.98 in bills, and $3,409,642.68 in payroll for July 2022. The board will also monitor superintendent reports on emergency succession (OE-14), lifelong personal development (R 3), and citizens of a diverse community (R 4).

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✓ Decided: School Board approves $7.8M in bills and payroll

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, including payments for bills and payroll totaling $7,895,301.66. Members also approved monitoring reports for Lifelong Personal Development and Citizens of a Diverse Community. No action was taken during the closed session regarding legal strategy.

Mon Aug 15, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board approves $21M in bills, $224K roof bid, gifts, policy affirmations

The Eau Claire School Board approved a consent agenda including $16,520,073.85 in bills and $4,531,687.71 in payroll for June 2022, a $224,490 bid for the Administration Building rooftop unit replacement, and $200,052.04 in gifts. The board also affirmed the R-1 Mega Result and OE-1 Global Operational Expectation policies, and changed a November meeting date from November 21 to November 28. The meeting included recognitions for Meadowview and Robbins elementary schools.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $98.6 million referendum for school additions and renovations

The Board authorized a referendum for general obligation bonds not to exceed $98.6 million for school facility improvements. They also approved modifications to the 2022-2023 Employee Handbook and a series of financial and administrative consent items.

Mon Aug 1, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board discusses potential referendum projects and tax impacts

The Eau Claire School Board holds a work session to continue discussion on a potential referendum. Topics include projects to consider, tax impacts, referendum committee work, and sample questions. No formal action is taken at this meeting, and no public comment is allowed.

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✓ Decided: School Board plans referendum questions for November ballot

The Board reviewed referendum information including district needs, survey results, and specific projects for Putnam Heights Elementary, Memorial High School, North High School, and South Middle School. The Board decided to move forward with referendum question(s) on the November ballot, though final details remain pending.

Mon Jul 18, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board moves to closed session to discuss debt defeasance and ECASD property

The Eau Claire School Board will convene in a closed session to consider debt defeasance and district property matters. After reconvening, the board will adopt the meeting agenda, recognize schools, and hold a public forum. Reports from the Budget Development Committee and Legislative Liaison will be presented, followed by a superintendent's consent agenda covering financial transactions, gifts, payroll, curriculum standards, and meal pricing.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves consent agendas including $6.2M in bill payments

The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas. Key approvals included the May 2022 financial report, meal prices for 2022-23, and property insurance renewal. No action was taken during the closed session.

Thu Jun 23, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board reviews Baker Tilly survey results for upcoming school referendum

The Eau Claire School Board will adopt its agenda, hear a Baker Tilly presentation of survey results for a proposed school referendum, and then adjourn. No board action is required on the presentation; it is for information only. Standard procedural items such as roll call and the pledge of allegiance are also included.

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✓ Decided: School Board reviews resident survey data for potential referendum

The board reviewed survey results presented by Baker Tilly regarding resident values and the school system. This data is intended to guide the School Board and City Council on a potential referendum. No other substantive actions were taken.

Mon Jun 6, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board to disallow claim from Lynn Dehnke

The Eau Claire School Board will vote on disallowing a detailed claim filed by Lynn Dehnke, and approve 2022-2023 open enrollment applications. The meeting also includes recognition of new student representatives, LGBTQIA Pride Month, and Juneteenth.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves personnel reports and lawsuit disallowance intents

The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, which included employment reports and open enrollment applications. The Board also approved intents to file lawsuit disallowances for four individuals and a cooperative agreement for Fall Creek. Members discussed potential referendum options and tax levy history.

Mon May 16, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

School board to discuss property, potential claim in closed session

The Eau Claire School Board will convene in closed session to discuss district property and a potential claim, then reconvene in open session to approve consent agenda items including a $33,890 bid for a Memorial Storage Shed as part of five-year capital projects, a gift report of $16,208.07, and payment of bills totaling $4,687,459.60 plus payroll of $6,225,103.19 for April 2022.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves $10.9M in bills and payroll for April 2022

The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, which included financial reports and personnel updates. The Budget Development Committee was renamed the Referendum Committee.

Mon May 2, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

School Board elects President, officers for 2022

The Eau Claire School Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing a President, Vice President, Clerk/Governance Officer, Clerk Designee, Treasurer, and Secretary for one-year terms. All officer elections were approved unanimously by the five members present. The board also adopted its meeting agenda and recognized several staff and student achievements.

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✓ Decided: Eau Claire School Board elects officers and approves job description reviews

The Board held an organizational meeting to elect its officers for the term. The Board also approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas and accepted a facilities monitoring report. A review of job descriptions and labor markets for 12-month and certified employees was approved.

Mon Apr 18, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board to consider preliminary non-renewal of limited-term contracts for teachers

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a regular meeting including a public forum, reports from the Budget Development Committee and legislative liaison, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of budget adjustments, acceptance of $44,941.61 in gifts, payment of bills totaling over $9 million, preliminary notice of non-renewal for limited-term contracts, and re-employment of certified staff for the 2022-23 school year.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves $9.2M in payments and payroll for March 2022

The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, which included financial reports and the ratification of the ECASD and ECAE Master Agreement. Two district result reports were scheduled for reconsideration in September. No action was taken on the Job Description and Labor Market Review.

Mon Apr 4, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board to discuss upcoming referendum in work session

This is a work session meeting with no public comment. The board will discuss the upcoming referendum, including the referendum calendar, feedback from listening sessions and a survey, and facility study recommendations. Procedural items such as agenda adoption and adjournment are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: School Board reviews referendum priorities for facilities and services

The Board received a presentation on referendum information, including community feedback and surveys. Discussion focused on addressing building facilities, class size, pay, and mental health services.

Mon Mar 21, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

School board to vote on 4.7% wage increase for non-affiliated and hourly staff

The board will consider approval of a 4.7% wage increase for the 2022-23 fiscal year for non-affiliated and hourly employees. It will also discuss the superintendent's salary in closed session and approve consent agenda items including budget adjustments, gifts, bills, and capital project bids.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves 2022-23 health and dental insurance renewal

The Board approved Option 2 for the 2022-23 health and dental insurance renewal. Other actions included approving the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas and a monitoring report on board communication. The Board also finalized details for the Superintendent's contract during a closed session.

Mon Mar 7, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board to consider $238,766 in capital project bids

The board will consider approving two bids for Memorial High School window replacement and a Prairie Ridge classroom addition, part of the Five-Year Capital Projects, with a net budget impact of $238,766. The board also held a closed session to discuss employee compensation and health insurance, and will act on governance policy changes, the 2022-2023 school calendar, and a revision to OE-6 Personnel Administration (which failed). Public forum and reports are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves 2022-2023 calendar and capital project bids

The Board approved the 2022-2023 school calendar, capital project bids, and an employment report. It also accepted monitoring reports for community treatment and communication. A proposed change to personnel administration policy was denied.

Mon Feb 21, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board approves $205,825 in capital project bids for Longfellow HVAC and Flynn lot

The Eau Claire School Board approved two contractor bids for Five-Year Capital Projects: Longfellow Elementary HVAC control replacement and Flynn Parking Lot replacement, with a net budget impact of $205,825. The board also approved the 2020-21 financial audit, accepted gifts totaling $3,865.92, and authorized payment of bills and payroll. A closed session was held to discuss employee compensation and health insurance, with no action announced upon reconvening.

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✓ Decided: Eau Claire School Board approves 2020-21 financial audit

The Board approved the 2020-21 financial audit and a Superintendent's Consent Agenda including payroll and bill payments. A motion to modify the wording of district result R-3 was passed. The Board also received a presentation on the ATSR Facilities Study.

Mon Feb 14, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

School Board reviews proposed Coherent Governance policies

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a work session to review proposed new policies under the Coherent Governance Model. No board action or votes are expected at this meeting. The session is focused on discussion and review only.

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✓ Decided: School Board holds work session to discuss policy changes

The board conducted a work session to discuss proposed changes to several district policies. No formal votes were taken on the policy changes during this session.

Mon Feb 7, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board to consider property detachment request from Eau Claire to Elk Mound district

The board will hold a closed session to discuss district properties and health insurance, then reconvene for open session. They will consider a request by Kenneth and Kelly Books to detach their property from the Eau Claire Area School District to the Elk Mound Area School District. Consent agenda items include two capital project bids (Prairie Ridge fire alarm and Northwoods chiller replacement) totaling $284,290, and a resolution supporting We Love Our Public Schools Week. The 2022-2023 school calendar was removed from the agenda.

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✓ Decided: School Board denies request to alter district boundaries

The Board voted to deny a request to detach a specific property from the Eau Claire Area School District and attach it to the Elk Mound School District. The Board also approved the Superintendent's consent agenda and a monitoring report for asset protection.

Mon Jan 17, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board to vote on open enrollment closures, administrator renewals

The Eau Claire School Board will consider approving open enrollment closures for several programs and renewing contracts for 22 administrators. The consent agenda includes items delegated to the superintendent, including an employment report and a financial report. The meeting also includes public forum and reports from committees.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves December financial reports and budget monitoring

The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, including December financial reports and payroll. Members also accepted the monitoring report for OE-10 Budget and Financial Planning.

Mon Jan 10, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

School board to discuss superintendent's salary and evaluation in closed session

The board will convene at 5:00 p.m. and immediately adjourn to closed session to discuss the superintendent's salary and evaluation, as well as a separate personnel item. After reconvening at 7:00 p.m., the board will conduct a self-evaluation of its Coherent Governance practices. The meeting is remote due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: School Board completes superintendent evaluation in closed session

The Board met in closed session to consider employee performance data and completed the superintendent evaluation process. The remaining work session consisted of a discussion regarding the Board's own performance and progress.

Mon Jan 3, 2022

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

Board to discuss Superintendent's evaluation in closed session

The Eau Claire School Board will meet in closed session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation, then reconvene in open session to consider consent agenda items including a Head Start grant continuation and several WASB resolutions for the 2022 Delegate Assembly. The board will also receive a monitoring report on financial administration (OE-11). Public forum will be held via remote participation.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves consent agendas and declines one WASB resolution

The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, including a Head Start grant and various meeting minutes. The Board decided not to support 2022 WASB Resolution 22-08. No action was taken during the closed session.