Eau Claire Area School District public meetings in 2023

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will consider approving contractor bids for South Middle School referendum projects totaling over $34 million and adopt the 2024-25 capital improvement plan for $1.8 million. The meeting also includes routine consent items, a public forum, and reports on the referendum committee and legislative liaison.

• Approve referendum project bids for South Middle School: $1,654,059 in 2023-24 and $32,516,770 in 2024-2026
• Adopt 2024-25 Capital Improvement Budget for $1.8 million
• Approve resolution appointing Midwest Trust Institutional Holdings as successor trustee for Wisconsin OPEB Trust
• Adopt changes to governance policies R-2.1f, R-2.1h, and R-2.1i regarding academic performance standards
• Public forum for citizen comments on agenda or non-agenda items

The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, including capital projects and governance policy changes. Members accepted the R-2 Academic Performance monitoring report. The Board voted to move forward with a referendum in November 2024.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including Human Resources Employment Report, Five-Year Capital Projects, and Referendum Project Bids (6-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including November 27 and December 4 minutes, Governance Policy changes, OPEB Trust successor trustee appointment, Investment Advisory Agreement assignment, and Head Start class size waiver (6-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for R-2 Academic Performance (6-0)
• Directed administration to prepare for a November 2024 referendum (5-1)

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a work session to discuss the referendum timeline and proposed changes to Board Governance Policy. No public comment will be taken, and the meeting will not be livestreamed. The board may choose to take action on these items.

• Discussion of referendum timeline and proposed Board Governance Policy changes (Item 3.1)

The board reviewed budget projections and taxpayer impacts for a proposed operational referendum. Members discussed the timing of potential election questions and proposed changes to governance policy R-2. No substantive votes were taken on the referendum or policy changes.

• Adopted the December 4, 2023 agenda (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board will vote on the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, including approval of a 5-year transportation contract with Student Transit, payment of $15.2 million in bills and payroll, and acceptance of $232,389 in gifts. It will also hear reports from the Referendum Committee and Legislative Liaison.

• Approval of Student Transit contract for 2023-2028 ($5,188,210 for 2023-24)
• Payment of bills: $7,736,312.58 and net payroll: $7,447,275.83 for September 2023
• Acceptance of gifts: $10,714.29 (Sept) and $221,675.02 (Oct)
• Approval of cash balances by financial institution as of September 30, 2023
• Approval of Human Resources Employment Report for November 27, 2023

The Board approved a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note for cash flow and a transportation contract. Members also accepted a student learning environment monitoring report and reviewed a recommendation for an April 2024 operational referendum, though no date was finalized.

• Approved taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note up to $7,000,000
• Approved Transportation Contract
• Approved payment of bills ($7,736,312.58) and net payroll ($7,447,275.83) for Sept 2023
• Approved gifts of $10,714.29 (Sept) and $221,675.02 (Oct)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-4 Student Learning Environment (5-1)
• Approved amendment to include race and disability disaggregated data in future OE 4.5 reports
• Authorized Executive Director of Business Services to request cash advances from Merchants Bank through June 30, 2024
• Tabled decision on 2024 operational referendum timeline

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a closed session under state law to discuss an investigation into a complaint involving former and current employees, then reconvene in open session. The board will also consider approving a freezer replacement bid for South Middle School costing $86,022 and payment of bills totaling over $9 million for July and August 2023. Other items include recognition proclamations, public forum, and reports on a referendum committee, legislative liaison, and school board elections.

• Closed session under 19.85(1)(c) to discuss investigation results on a complaint involving former and current employees
• Freezer replacement bid for South Middle School at $86,022
• Payment of bills: $5,698,420.12 plus net payroll $3,987,135.88 for July 2023
• Payment of bills: $5,402,886.97 plus net payroll $3,906,961.09 for August 2023
• Approval of 2022-23 budget adjustments and cash balance reports for July and August 2023

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, including budget adjustments and payroll payments. It also accepted a monitoring report regarding the district's goal for 100% renewable energy and carbon neutrality by 2050.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including 2022-23 Budget Adjustments and Freezer Replacement Bid (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills ($5,698,420.12) and payroll ($3,987,135.88) for July 2023 (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills ($5,402,886.97) and payroll ($3,906,961.09) for August 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including Oct 16 and Oct 30 minutes and American Education Week Proclamation (7-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-3 Climate Commitment (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Budget Hearing & Special Meeting

The board held a public hearing and then adopted the 2023-2024 ECASD budget covering all funds. It also approved modifications to Section 1.3.14 Emergency School Closures in the employee handbook, changing virtual learning expectations based on remaining instructional minutes. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted 2023-2024 budget for all funds (Funds 10, 21, 27, 29, 30, 49, 50, 73, 80)
• Approved changes to Emergency School Closure policy per new DPI guidance on instructional minutes and virtual learning
• Public hearing allowed up to 4 minutes per speaker on the budget
• Modifications tailor virtual learning by grade level: elementary up to 7 snow days, secondary 2 days, then switch to virtual
• Employee handbook update includes expectations for all staff on closure days, virtual days, and late-start days

The School Board adopted the recommended 2023-2024 budget following a public hearing. The Board also approved modifications to the Employee Handbook regarding emergency school closures. No members of the public signed up to speak during the budget hearing.

• Adopted the 2023-2024 Recommended Budget (6-0)
• Approved modifications to Section 1.3.14 Emergency School Closures in the 2023-2024 Employee Handbook (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Board reviewed a monitoring report regarding the 'R-4 Citizens of a Diverse Community' policy. Members also held a work session to discuss proposed changes to governance policies and debrief on the Wisdom Sharing Conference.

• Monitoring report for R-4 Citizens of a Diverse Community
• Gift report totaling $16,557.52 for August 1 through August 31, 2023
• Human Resources employment report
• Work session on proposed Board Policy changes

The Board approved the October 16 employment report and accepted gifts totaling $16,557.52. Members also accepted a monitoring report regarding Citizens of a Diverse Community. The meeting concluded with a work session on governance and board roles.

• Approved October 16, 2023 Human Resources Employment Report (7-0)
• Approved gifts totaling $16,557.52 for August 2023 (7-0)
• Approved October 2, 2023 Board Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for R-4 Citizens of a Diverse Community (6-0-1)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will receive a presentation and hold a public hearing on a proposed partnership with Pearson to create the Wisconsin Career Connections Academy (WCCA), a virtual charter school. The board will also accept a monitoring report on R-3 Lifelong Personal Development and approve consent agendas including an employment report and the Head Start Annual Report 2022-2023.

• Public hearing on Wisconsin Career Connections Academy virtual charter school partnership with Pearson
• Presentation on WCCA including timelines, rationale, and projected enrollments
• Consent agenda approval of employment report for October 2023
• Consent agenda approval of Head Start Annual Report 2022-2023
• Monitoring report acceptance for R-3 Lifelong Personal Development

The Board adopted the preliminary 2023-2024 budget and accepted a monitoring report for Lifelong Personal Development. The Board also approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas.

• Adopted preliminary 2023-2024 budget (6-1 abstain)
• Accepted monitoring report for R-3 Lifelong Personal Development (6-1 abstain)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda: Employment Report and 2022-2023 Head Start Annual Report (6-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda: September 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted October 2, 2023 agenda (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board will decide on approving contractor bids for South Middle School Phase 1 referendum projects, with a net budget impact of $1,654,059. They will also accept a monitoring report on the district's equity commitment and receive a presentation on high school grade point averages. Consent agenda items include an employment report and appointment of representatives to the Demographic Trends & Facility Planning Committee.

• Approve $1.65M in referendum project bids for South Middle School Phase 1
• Accept monitoring report for OE-2 Equity Commitment
• Presentation on high school grade point average
• Appoint representatives to Demographic Trends & Facility Planning Committee
• Approve consent agendas including employment report and minutes

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, including referendum project bids and a human resources employment report. Members also accepted the monitoring report for the OE-2 Equity Commitment. The Board received presentations on high school GPA data and equity, diversity, and inclusion climate surveys.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including Human Resources Employment Report and Referendum Project Bids (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including September 11 meeting minutes and appointments to Demographic Trends & Facility Planning Committee (6-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-2 Equity Commitment (5-0, 1 abstain)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will convene in closed session to discuss the superintendent's contract, then reconvene for open session. The agenda includes reports on a referendum committee, legislative liaison updates, and a presentation on high school graduation rates. The board will also consider consent agendas for personnel actions and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Closed session to discuss Superintendent's Contract
• Referendum Committee Report
• Presentation on high school graduation rates
• Monitoring report on OE-6 Personnel Administration
• Consent agenda includes employment report and August 21 minutes

The Board approved the superintendent's salary during a closed session and accepted the OE-6 Personnel Administration monitoring report with three amendments. The Board also approved the Human Resources employment report and the August 21 meeting minutes.

• Approved superintendent's salary (closed session)
• Approved Human Resources Employment Report (7-0)
• Approved August 21, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Amended OE-6 Personnel Administration indicator 6.2, 4 to 'In Compliance with Exceptions' (7-0)
• Amended OE-6 Personnel Administration indicator 6.2, 2 to 'In Compliance' (7-0)
• Requested 2022-23 staff climate survey results be included in OE-6 indicator 6.1, 1 (7-0)
• Accepted amended OE-6 Personnel Administration monitoring report (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board will consider ratification of the 2023-24 master agreement with the Eau Claire Association of Educators, including an 8% base wage increase costing $5,085,914. It will also approve referendum project bids totaling $14,505,009 for North High School and Putnam Heights Elementary classroom additions. Other action includes accepting $11,668.20 in gifts and updates to governance policies.

• Ratify 2023-24 ECASD-ECAE master agreement with 8% base wage increase ($5,085,914)
• Approve referendum project bids for North High School and Putnam Heights Elementary classroom additions ($14,505,009)
• Accept gifts totaling $11,668.20 for July 2023
• Update governance policies: student representation, retire board self-evaluation, merge financial administration policies
• Adopt minutes from previous meetings and Superintendent's consent agenda

The Board approved modifications to the 2023-2024 Employee Handbook and ratified the ECASD and ECAE Master Agreement. The Board also approved several administrative hires and financial reports. A proposal to renovate the Arlington wing at Memorial High School was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved 2023-2024 Employee Handbook modifications (6-0)
• Ratified ECASD and ECAE Master Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including $11,668.20 in gifts and referendum project bids (6-0)
• Approved employment of Christy Brower, Dana McConnell, Nick Flinner, and Michelle Golden (6-0)
• Approved governance policy changes for R-1 Mega Result, OE-1 Global Operational Expectation, and OE-13 Emergency Superintendent Succession (6-0)
• Tabled decision on Memorial High School Arlington wing renovation and Northwoods Elementary land acquisition

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will conduct its annual self-evaluation during a closed work session. No public comment or livestream is available. The meeting is entirely procedural with no votes or decisions on specific items.

• Board self-evaluation retreat (discussion only, no public input)

The Board conducted its annual self-evaluation and reviewed 360-feedback survey results. The Board agreed on three specific goals to pursue until February 2024. These goals focus on community engagement, professional development, and performance monitoring.

• Agreed to work on community engagement via the Key Communicator Group
• Agreed to create a professional development plan
• Agreed to monitor Board performance at regular meetings using GC-7 as a framework

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

The Eau Claire School Board will hear reports from the Referendum Committee and Legislative Liaison, then vote on a consent agenda including budget adjustments, acceptance of gifts totaling $275,511.59, approval of bills and payroll exceeding $20 million, annual curriculum standards, the Emergency Response Plan, and contractor bids for referendum projects.

• Referendum Project Bids: Board to approve contractor bids for referendum projects.
• Emergency Response Plan: Board to approve updated Emergency Response Plan.
• Gifts: Acceptance of $36,972.54 (May) and $238,539.05 (June) in gifts.
• Bill Payments: Approval of $9,639,662.20 in bills + $4,762,071.03 payroll (May) and $7,532,238.26 bills + $4,815,139.28 payroll (June).
• Curriculum Standards: Annual approval of Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which included referendum project bids and financial reports. The Board also approved the June 5 meeting minutes and a change to the board meeting date. A work session was held to discuss updates to district policies.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including referendum project bids, financial reports, and emergency response plan (7-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023 Board Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 17, 2023 Closed Session minutes (7-0)
• Approved change to Board Meeting Date (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Budget Adjustments (7-0)
• Approved gifts totaling $36,972.54 for May and $238,539.05 for June (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Closed Session Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board entered a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance‑evaluation information for a public employee and to discuss the Consumer Price Index. The motion to move to closed session was made by Jarrett Dement, seconded by Erica Zerr, and was carried. After the closed session the board planned to reconvene in open session to announce any actions taken before adjourning.

• Motion to move to Closed Session under 19.85(1)(c) – carried (Jarrett Dement motion, Erica Zerr second)
• Closed‑session discussion of CPI and employee compensation data (agenda item 2.1)
• Reconvene to Open Session to announce any action taken (agenda item 3.1)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – carried (Stephanie Farrar motion, Lori Bica second)
• Roll call and verification of quorum (agenda item 1.3)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will vote on a consent agenda including approval of 2023-24 open enrollment applications, meal prices with no increase and a proposal to eliminate cost for reduced-price families and apply for Community Eligibility Provision at Prairie Ridge, and a CESA 10 contract for $84,375. The board will also hear a referendum committee report and recognize new student representatives and substitute teachers.

• Approval of 2023-24 Open Enrollment Applications
• 2023-24 meal prices: no increase, proposal to eliminate reduced-price meal costs and apply for Community Eligibility Provision at Prairie Ridge
• CESA 10 contract for $84,375 for 2023-24
• Cash balances by financial institution as of April 30, 2023
• Financial report for April 2023

The Board approved salary grade recommendations for non-affiliated employees and accepted a monitoring report on lifelong personal development and growth. The Board also approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, including several administrative appointments.

• Approved Year Four position salary grade recommendations for non-affiliated employees (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Accepted monitoring report for R-3 Lifelong Personal Development and Growth (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including $6.9M in bills and $4.3M in payroll (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including May 15 minutes and Edustaff contract (7-0)
• Appointed Caleb Hundt as Principal at South Middle School
• Appointed Perry Myren as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Memorial High School
• Appointed Taylor Semingson as Assistant Principal at Robbins and Sherman Elementary Schools
• Appointed Christi Watkinson as Director of Student Services

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1,409,321.86 prime vendor contract for food services to Indianhead Food Distributor for the 2023-24 school year. Other consent items include updates to facility use fees and conditions of use for district and community events. The board also will hear a referendum committee report and recognize staff.

• Award $1,409,321.86 food vendor contract to Indianhead Food Distributor for 2023-24
• Approve updates to Facility Use Fee Schedule
• Approve Facility Conditions of Use for ECASD and community events
• Approve Human Resources Employment Report
• Receive Referendum Committee Report

The Board approved several administrative items, including the employment report and facility use fees. It also accepted a monitoring report regarding Citizens of a Diverse Community. No action was taken on the Job Description and Labor Market Review for Non-Affiliated Employees.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including Employment Report, Food & Nutrition Prime Vendor Bid, Facility Use Fee, and Facility Conditions of Use (5-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including May 1, 2023 minutes and Liaisons and Committee Assignments (5-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for R-4 Citizens of a Diverse Community (5-0)
• No action taken on Job Description and Labor Market Review for Non-Affiliated Employees

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing board officers for the 2023-2024 term including President, Vice President, Clerk/Governance Officer, Clerk Designee, Treasurer, and Secretary. The board also adopted the meeting agenda and recognized several events, including the Longfellow Elementary 3rd Grade Snack Initiative, School Principals' Day, and National Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. A 30-minute public forum was held for citizen comments.

• Elected Erica Zerr as Board President (6-0 vote, Clements not present)
• Elected Jarrett Dement as Vice President
• Elected Marquell Johnson as Clerk/Governance Officer
• Recognized Longfellow Elementary 3rd Grade Snack Initiative and other commemorative events
• Public forum held for citizen comments

The Board held an organizational meeting to elect its officers and seating arrangements. The Board approved the Superintendent's consent agenda, including over $12 million in bills and payroll for March 2023. Staff presented information on the Beyond 18 Transitions program and school finance operations.

• Elected Tim Nordin as President (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Lori Bica as Vice President (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Marquell Johnson as Clerk/Governance Officer (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Abby Johnson as Clerk Designee (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Stephanie Farrar as Treasurer (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Terri Grzyb as Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $5,025,285.43 in bills and $7,015,236.34 in net payroll (6-0)
• Approved April 17, 2023 Board Meeting minutes (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will vote on a consent agenda including re-employment of certified staff for 2023-24, preliminary non-renewal of limited-term contracts, acceptance of $20,138.82 in gifts, and authorization for the HR director. A report from the Referendum Committee and a Legislative Liaison update will also be presented. Public comment is scheduled for up to 30 minutes.

• Re-employment of certified staff for the 2023-24 school year
• Preliminary notice of non-renewal for limited-term contracts
• Gifts totaling $20,138.82 received in March 2023
• Authorization for Executive Director of Human Resources to handle personnel actions through June 2024
• Referendum Committee report

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, including staff re-employment for the 2023-24 school year and $20,138.82 in gifts. Members also accepted the monitoring report for OE-12 Facilities. The meeting included presentations on student college and career readiness and referendum project updates.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including staff re-employment and $20,138.82 in gifts (7-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including April 3 meeting and closed session minutes (7-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-12 Facilities (7-0)
• Adopted amended Board agenda (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board voted 3-3 on approving the Facilities Naming Committee recommendations, causing the motion to fail. The board also held two closed sessions to discuss CPI (consumer price index) related to employee compensation. Consent agendas were approved, and recognitions were made for Hmong Heritage Month, National Volunteer Month, School Library Month, and Northstar Middle School. A report from the Referendum Committee and a change to the board work calendar moving a monitoring report to May 15 were also considered.

• Facilities Naming Committee recommendations failed on a 3-3 vote (Bica, Farrar, Nordin opposed)
• Closed session under 19.85(1)(c) to discuss CPI for employee compensation
• Change to Board Work Calendar moving R-4 monitoring report to May 15, 2023
• Human Resources Employment Report approved as part of Superintendent's consent agenda
• Recognitions for Hmong Heritage Month, National Volunteer Month, and School Library Month

The Board voted to reject a set of naming recommendations for the administration building and high school athletic fields. The Board also approved staff level movement for the upcoming school year during a closed session.

• Approved staff level movement for upcoming school year (Closed Session)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda Human Resources Employment Report (6-0)
• Approved March 27, 2023 Board and Closed Session minutes (6-0)
• Approved change to Board Work Calendar (6-0)
• Denied ECASD Facilities Naming Committee recommendations to rename 500 Main Street, North High School entrance, and athletic fields at Memorial and North High Schools (3-3)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board held a regular meeting, first convening in closed session to discuss employee compensation and health insurance. After reconvening, the board heard a referendum committee report and legislative liaison update, then approved the consent agenda items en bloc. The consent agenda included approval of February bills totaling $4,994,995.21 and payroll of $4,729,124.03, a $55,571 bid for flooring replacement at North and Memorial schools (referendum project), acceptance of $15,989.45 in gifts, and a 5.6% COLA increase for Head Start. The Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School contract renewal was pulled from the consent agenda by a board member and discussed separately.

• Approved payment of $4,994,995.21 in bills and $4,729,124.03 in net payroll for February 2023
• Approved $55,571 bid for North and Memorial flooring installation as part of the referendum project
• Accepted gifts totaling $15,989.45 for the period February 1–28, 2023
• Approved a 5.6% COLA adjustment for the Head Start grant
• Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School contract renewal was pulled from consent agenda for separate discussion

The Board approved the Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School contract renewal following several amendments to the text. Other actions included approving the February 2023 financial reports and the district employment report. The Board also reviewed social and emotional support data for students.

• Approved Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School Contract Renewal, as amended (5-2)
• Approved Superintendent’s Consent Agenda including February 2023 financial reports and $4,994,995.21 in bill payments (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources Employment Report (7-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including insurance renewal rates and mental health parity changes (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Rescheduled monitoring of R-3 Lifelong Personal Development and Growth for June 5 meeting (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Closed Session Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board held a closed session to discuss CPI and insurance, related to employee compensation data. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later reconvened to open session.

• Closed session under 19.85(1)(c) to discuss CPI and insurance
• Board voted 5-0 to move to closed session
• Meeting reconvened to open session at 7:58 p.m.

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board will consider accepting a $125,000 donation from the Ulrich Trust for Memorial High School softball field improvements. It will also approve consent agendas including $5.78M in bills and $4.35M in payroll, budget adjustments, and a capital project bid for Memorial orchestra locker replacements ($44,654). A closed session was held earlier to discuss the superintendent's evaluation.

• Accept up to $125,000 gift from Ulrich Trust for Memorial HS softball field improvements
• Approve payment of $5,781,770.17 in bills and $4,351,998.84 in net payroll for January 2023
• Approve 5-year capital project bid of $44,654 for Memorial Orchestra lockers
• Discussed superintendent's evaluation in closed session
• Receive referendum committee and legislative liaison reports

The Board approved several amendments to the Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School contract renewal, including a three-year term and specific transportation rules. Other actions included approving the Superintendent's consent agenda and accepting a communication monitoring report.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including $5,781,770.17 in bills and $4,351,998.84 in payroll (7-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including February 20 minutes and a gift from the Ulrich Trust (7-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-8 Communication with the Board (7-0)
• Rejected administrative proposed change to Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School contract item #10 (3-4)
• Rejected administrative proposed change to contract item #23 (4-3)
• Approved amendment to contract item #23 regarding 4K-5th grade transportation (5-2)
• Approved three-year contract term from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026 (7-0)
• Rejected amendment to contract item #10 regarding employee children preference (3-4)

Eau Claire School Board Closed Session Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board held a closed session on March 1, 2023, to discuss health insurance and employee performance evaluations under state law 19.85(1)(c). The board voted unanimously to adjourn to closed session and later reconvened to announce any actions. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Motion to enter closed session for discussion of health insurance and employee performance data (19.85(1)(c))
• Vote: 4-0 (Marquell Johnson not present) to move to closed session
• Reconvened to open session at 6:58 p.m. to announce any actions
• Board members present: Lori Bica, Stephanie Farrar, Phil Lyons, Tim Nordin

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will vote on consent agendas that include approval of $218,741 in five-year capital project bids and $265,471 in referendum project bids. The board also will accept $6,041.66 in gifts and consider a resolution supporting We Love Our Public Schools Week. A closed session was held earlier to discuss employee compensation data (CPI).

• Approval of $218,741 in five-year capital project bids (Manz and Montessori door replacement, Memorial team locker replacement, Northstar generator replacement)
• Approval of $265,471 in referendum project bids (Manz boiler and pump replacement, Sherman wall divider replacement)
• Acceptance of $6,041.66 in gifts for January 2023
• Resolution in support of We Love Our Public Schools Week
• Closed session to consider employee compensation data under 19.85(1)(c)

The Board approved the Superintendent's consent agenda, including employment reports and project bids. Members also accepted the OE-7 Community Engagement monitoring report with one amendment. No action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including Employment Report, 5-Year Capital Project Bids, and Referendum Project Bids (6-0)
• Approved $6,041.66 in gifts for Jan 1-31, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including Feb 6 meeting and closed session minutes (6-0)
• Amended OE-7.1, indicator 5, to 'Compliant with Exceptions' (6-0)
• Accepted the monitoring report for OE-7 Community Engagement as amended (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will discuss and vote on several items, including approval of engineering and design contracts for artificial turf at North and Memorial High Schools ($87,000) and a 5-year capital project bid for DeLong Stage Rigging replacement ($87,440). The board also entered closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and will consider consent agendas covering employment reports, minutes, and other routine items.

• Approve $87,000 artificial turf engineering and design contract for North and Memorial High Schools
• Approve $87,440 bid for DeLong Stage Rigging replacement as part of 5-year capital projects
• Closed session to discuss superintendent's performance evaluation
• Consider employment report and other consent agenda items
• Recognition proclamations: National School Counseling Week, Black History Month, others

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which included a 5-year capital project bid and an artificial turf engineering and design contract. The Board also finalized the annual Superintendent evaluation during a closed session. A proposed contract for the Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School was discussed but not voted upon.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including Human Resources Employment Report, Artificial Turf Engineering and Design Contract, and 5-Year Capital Project Bid (6-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including January 23, 2023 meeting and closed session minutes (6-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-11 Asset Protection (6-0)
• Finalized annual Superintendent evaluation during closed session
• Tabled vote on 2023 Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School Contract

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board met in closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, then reconvened in open session to approve a consent agenda including financial reports, gifts of $18,955.47, payment of $7,347,418.00 in bills and $4,484,379.15 in payroll, appointments to the Demographic Trends & Facility Planning Committee, and open enrollment closures for 2023-2024. The board also received reports from the referendum committee and legislative liaison.

• Closed session to discuss Superintendent's Evaluation
• Approved consent agenda including $7,347,418.00 in bills and $4,484,379.15 in payroll
• Accepted gifts totaling $18,955.47
• Appointed representatives to Demographic Trends & Facility Planning Committee
• Closed several programs to open enrollment for 2023-2024, including Arctic Zone, Prairie Ridge Early Learning, and cluster special education programs

The Board approved the 2021-22 financial audit and accepted the OE-9 Budget and Financial Planning monitoring report. A consent agenda was passed covering payroll, bills, and project bids. No action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved 2021-22 financial audit (6-0)
• Accepted OE-9 Budget and Financial Planning monitoring report (6-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including $7,347,418.00 in bills and $4,484,379.15 in net payroll (6-0)
• Approved $18,955.47 in gifts for December 2022 (6-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 School Year and Early Learning Calendars (6-0)
• Approved 2016 Referendum Interest Project and 5-Year Capital Project bids (6-0)
• Approved Open Enrollment for 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting and closed session minutes (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will consider several actions, including a resolution to designate American Deposit Management Co. as a depository for district funds. The board will also vote on renewing contracts for multiple administrators, approve a Head Start Continuation Grant application, and discuss the superintendent’s evaluation in a closed session. Additional items include adopting the meeting agenda, recognitions, public forum time, and routine reports.

• Approve resolution authorizing American Deposit Management Co. as a designated depository for district funds
• Renew contracts for administrators Ben Dallman, Joel Dimock, Eric Gonyea, Travis Hedtke, Ashley Hensley, and others for July 1 2023 – June 30 2025
• Approve the Head Start Continuation Grant application for the district’s Head Start program
• Discuss the superintendent’s evaluation in a closed‑session meeting
• Adopt the board agenda for the January 9, 2023 meeting

The Board approved several administrative items, including financial reports and contract renewals. It also accepted monitoring reports for student success and financial administration. Additionally, the Board issued specific voting instructions for its delegate at the Wisconsin Association of School Boards Convention.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda: HR report, Nov 2022 financial report, administrator contract renewals, and Head Start Grant (6-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda: Dec 19, 2022 minutes, American Deposit Management Co. as depository, and Human Trafficking Awareness Month proclamation (6-0)
• Accepted OE-5 Student Success monitoring report (5-2)
• Accepted OE-10 Financial Administration monitoring report (7-0)
• Instructed WASB Delegate to vote no on Resolution 23-02 Voter Education (7-0)
• Instructed WASB Delegate to vote yes on Resolution 23-07 Career and Technical Education, as amended to remove renewable energy/sustainability phrase (6-1)
• Instructed WASB Delegate to vote no on Resolution 23-14 regarding Federal Agency Mandates (7-0)