Eau Claire Area School District public meetings in 2024

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The school board will hold a closed session to consider a salary adjustment for the superintendent based on CPI. In open session, the board is expected to approve a consent agenda including bids for Sherman Roof Replacement and North Tennis Resurfacing totaling $257,692, adopt a $1.8 million capital improvement plan for 2025-26, and approve payment of bills and payroll exceeding $13 million.

• Closed session to discuss superintendent contract salary adjustment per CPI
• Approval of referendum project bids for Sherman Roof Replacement and North Tennis Resurfacing ($257,692)
• Adoption of 2025-26 Capital Improvement Plan for $1.8 million
• Payment of bills ($7,812,961.14) and net payroll ($5,233,625.28) for November 2024
• Approval of Neola Policy Update 33.2

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

The board convened in closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a CPI-based salary adjustment for the superintendent's contract. At 7:00 p.m., the board will hold an open work session to discuss proposed changes to Board Governance Policy. There is no public comment or livestream at this meeting.

• Closed session to discuss CPI adjustment in superintendent contract
• Proposed changes to Board Governance Policy discussed in work session
• No public comment or livestream available
• Meeting includes procedural items: call to order and adoption of agenda
• Board members present: Bica, Dement, Farrar, Johnson, Nordin, Zerr

The Board decided to retire the existing Strategic Plan and determined that the Key Communicators Group must be reimagined and restructured. The Board also decided to leave the OE-4.4 recommendation as is. A closed session was held to consider employee data, and the Board finalized its CPI offer for staff.

• Finalized CPI offer for staff
• Decided to leave OE-4.4 as is
• Decided to retire existing Strategic Plan
• Decided to reimagine and restructure Key Communicators Group
• Tabled monitoring report evidence improvements to March/April 2025

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board will first meet in closed session to discuss employee compensation and CPI, then reconvene in open session for a regular meeting. Action items include a consent agenda with a new 5-year transportation contract with Student Transit, approval of the 2024-2027 District Library Plan, and payment of bills totaling over $20 million for September and October.

• Approve Student Transit contract 2024-2029 ($5,369,221 for 2024-25)
• Pay bills totaling $9,559,935.69 for September 2024
• Pay bills totaling $10,758,625.52 for October 2024
• Approve Eau Claire Area School District Library Plan for 2024-2027
• Closed session to discuss CPI and employee compensation data

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which included payroll and bill payments for September and October 2024. The Board also adopted the 2024-2027 Library Plan and accepted a monitoring report on the student learning environment.

• Approved payment of $9,559,935.69 in bills and $5,181,752.99 net payroll for September 2024
• Approved payment of $10,758,625.52 in bills and $5,278,631.41 net payroll for October 2024
• Approved Transportation Contract
• Approved Eau Claire Area School District Library Plan for 2024-2027
• Approved Board Summary Statements for R-4 (Citizens of a Diverse Community) and OE-3 (Climate Commitment)
• Approved American Education Week Proclamation
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-4 Student Learning Environment

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board approved a $7 million tax and revenue anticipation promissory note with Merchants Bank for cash flow, delegated authority to the Executive Director of Business Services to request advances through June 30, 2025, and adopted the 2024-2027 District Library Plan. The board also elected a clerk designee and received reports on the referendum committee and legislative liaison.

• Approved resolution authorizing a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note up to $7,000,000 from Merchants Bank for cash flow
• Delegated authority to Executive Director of Business Services to request cash advances on the line of credit through June 30, 2025
• Approved the Eau Claire Area School District Library Plan for 2024-2027
• Elected Mark Elworthy as Clerk Designee
• Received Referendum Committee Report and Legislative Liaison report

The Board approved a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note not to exceed $7 million and authorized cash advances from Merchants Bank through June 30, 2025. Members also elected Dr. Mark Elworthy as Clerk Designee and accepted a climate commitment monitoring report. No action was taken on the presented 2024-2027 Library Plan.

• Approved taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note up to $7,000,000 (6-0)
• Authorized Executive Director of Business Services to request cash advances from Merchants Bank through June 30, 2025 (6-0)
• Elected Dr. Mark Elworthy as Clerk Designee (6-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-3 Climate Commitment (6-0)
• Approved Superintendent’s Employment Report (6-0)
• Approved October 21 and October 28 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Board Summary Statement for R-3: Lifelong Personal Development and Growth (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Budget Hearing & Special Meeting

The Eau Claire School Board held a public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget, received an update on final changes from the Department of Public Instruction, and voted to adopt two versions of the budget and tax levies: one that is referendum dependent and one that is not. The motion carried unanimously.

• Public hearing held for community comment on the 2024-2025 budget
• Update on final budget changes from Department of Public Instruction received October 15
• Adoption of two budgets: referendum-dependent and non-referendum versions
• Motion by Joshua Clements, second by Jarrett Dement; all six board members voted yes
• Fiscal impact covers all funds; recommended by administration

The School Board approved the recommended 2024-2025 budgets and tax levies. The adoption includes two scenarios: one that is referendum dependent and one that is not.

• Adopted 2024-2025 recommended budgets and tax levies (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will consider approving a contractor bid of $83,339 for window laminate at North High School as part of referendum projects. The board also will act on consent agendas including $65,241.27 in gifts, $23.8 million in bills and payroll, and an employment report. A monitoring report on the district's policy for citizens of a diverse community (R-4) is scheduled for discussion and a vote on acceptance.

• Referendum Project bid: North High School Window Laminate for $83,339
• Gifts accepted: $65,241.27 for September 2024
• Bill payments: $17,398,099.41 plus net payroll $6,358,106.11 for August 2024
• Monitoring report on R-4 Citizens of a Diverse Community
• Employment report on human resources actions

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which included financial payments and a referendum project bid. The Board also accepted a monitoring report regarding citizens of a diverse community. Minutes from the October 7 meeting were approved.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $17,398,099.41 and net payroll of $6,358,106.11 (5-0)
• Approved gifts totaling $65,241.27 for September 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Referendum Project Bid (5-0)
• Approved Human Resources Employment Report (5-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for R-4 Citizens of a Diverse Community (4-1)
• Approved October 7, 2024 Board Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Board Summary Statement for OE-2 Equity Commitment (5-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will vote on adopting a preliminary 2024-2025 budget and consider approving contractor bids for referendum projects including Sam Davey boiler replacement and Memorial music/auditorium/commons addition/remodel. The board will also approve bills totaling $17,424,623.31 and payroll of $4,335,069.26 for July 2024, receive the Head Start annual report, and hear a referendum committee report.

• Preliminary 2024-2025 budget adoption
• Referendum project bids with $12,146,957 net budget impact for Sam Davey boiler replacement and Memorial music/auditorium/commons addition/remodel
• Approval of bills in the amount of $17,424,623.31 and net payroll of $4,335,069.26 for July 2024
• Head Start Annual Report for 2023-2024
• Cash balances by financial institution as of July 31, 2024

The Board adopted the preliminary 2024-2025 budget and accepted a monitoring report on lifelong personal development. The Board also approved several administrative items, including referendum project bids and payroll payments.

• Adopted preliminary 2024-2025 budget (5-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for R-3 Lifelong Personal Development (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda, including referendum project bids and $17,424,623.31 in bill payments (5-0)
• Approved September 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted October 7, 2024 agenda (4-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board voted 5-2 to approve moving to self-funded insurance with Security Health Plan as third-party administrator, effective January 1, 2025. The board also adopted consent agendas including the Superintendent's Consent Agenda with an employment report, 2023-24 budget adjustments, and acceptance of $6,177 in gifts. Other business included a report on elementary reading progress and a monitoring report on the district's equity commitment.

• Approval of self-funded insurance with Security Health Plan as TPA, effective Jan 1, 2025
• Adoption of 2023-24 budget adjustments (amount not specified in agenda text)
• Acceptance of gifts totaling $6,177 for August 2024
• Presentation on elementary reading program including Grade 3 Star Reading data and new resource implementation
• Monitoring report on OE-2 Equity Commitment with superintendent presenting indicators and evidence

The Board voted to move to self-funded insurance with Security Health as the administrator starting January 1, 2025. Members also approved the OE-2 Equity Commitment monitoring report as 'In Compliance with Exception' after several amendments. The Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas were approved.

• Approved move to self-funded insurance with Security Health as TPA effective Jan 1, 2025 (5-2)
• Approved OE-2 Equity Commitment monitoring report as In Compliance with Exception, as amended (6-1)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including employment report, budget adjustments, and $6,177 in gifts (7-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including Sept 9 minutes and OE-6 Personnel Administration summary statement (7-0)
• Amended OE-2.1 to In Compliance with Exception (7-0)
• Amended OE-2.6 and OE-2.6 Indicator 2 to In Compliance with Exception (7-0)
• Added Board directive for OE-2.1 and OE-2.6 to the monitoring report (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board approved a $175,800 bid for a special education room remodel at Putnam Heights Elementary as part of referendum projects. The board also accepted a monitoring report on personnel administration with an amendment, and received a presentation on self-funding insurance with a vote scheduled for September 16, 2024.

• Approved $175,800 bid for Putnam Heights Elementary Special Education Room Remodel (referendum project)
• Accepted OE-6 Personnel Administration monitoring report with one indicator changed to 'In Compliance with Exception'
• Received update on self-funding insurance; board to vote on moving to self-funding on September 16, 2024
• Approved Human Resources Employment Report as part of Superintendent's Consent Agenda
• Approved minutes from the August 19, 2024 board meeting

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

The board will consider approving the superintendent's consent agenda (employment report, cash balances, $12,470.42 in gifts, and $10.38M in bills/payroll) and the board's consent agenda (minutes and affirmations of monitoring reports R-1, OE-1, and OE-13). Public forum and reports from the referendum committee and legislative liaison are also scheduled.

• Gifts totaling $12,470.42 for July 1-31, 2024
• Payment of bills $4,799,682.35 and net payroll $5,579,580.07 for June 2024
• Cash balances by financial institution as of June 30, 2024
• Affirmation of monitoring reports R-1 (Mega Result), OE-1 (Global Operational Expectation), and OE-13 (Emergency Superintendent Succession)
• Human Resources employment report

The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, including the payment of bills and payroll. Members also held a work session to develop messaging for an upcoming referendum focused on student needs and funding.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including HR report and cash balances (5-0)
• Approved gifts totaling $12,470.42 for July 2024 (5-0)
• Approved bills of $4,799,682.35 and net payroll of $5,579,580.07 for June 2024 (5-0)
• Approved August 5, 2024 Board Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Affirmed R-1 Mega Result and OE-1 Global Operational Expectation (5-0)
• Approved OE-13 Emergency Superintendent Succession (5-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will vote on consolidating Oxford Avenue School and Second Avenue School into one entity called Second Avenue School. They will also consider approving a bid for solar panel installations at North High School and Putnam Heights Elementary as part of referendum projects. A work session will discuss transitioning to self-funded insurance.

• Consolidation of Oxford Avenue School and Second Avenue School into Second Avenue School
• Referendum project bid for solar panel installations at North High and Putnam Heights Elementary (budget impact $137,670)
• Gifts totaling $57,687.04 accepted for June 2024
• Self-funding insurance presentation by Marsh McLennan Agency with recommendation to approve at next meeting
• Human Resources employment report

The Board approved the consolidation of Oxford Avenue School and Second Avenue School. It also approved a Superintendent's Consent Agenda including a referendum project bid and employment reports. Board members received presentations on self-funding insurance options.

• Approved consolidation of Oxford Avenue School and Second Avenue School (4-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including employment report and referendum project bid (4-0)
• Approved gifts totaling $57,687.04 for June 2024 (4-0)
• Approved July 22, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

The Eau Claire School Board approved a consent agenda that included $8,770,829 in referendum project bids for the North Doghouse Addition and Art Room Remodel, Sam Davey Electrical Panel Replacement, and North and Memorial Scoreboard Installations. Also approved were employment reports, cash balances, financial reports, $56,413.52 in gifts, bill payments totaling $17.2 million, and the annual adoption of Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.

• Approved $8,770,829 in referendum project bids for North Doghouse Addition and Art Room Remodel, Sam Davey Electrical Panel Replacement, and North and Memorial Scoreboard Installations
• Accepted gifts totaling $56,413.52 for May 2024
• Approved bill payments of $7,134,757.90 (April) and $10,094,149.56 (May) plus net payroll
• Annual approval of Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for all content areas
• Approved employment reports for summer school and final hires

The Board approved a resolution to hold a referendum election to allow the district budget to exceed the revenue limit by $18 million annually for four years for non-recurring purposes. The Board also approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas and discussed referendum communication strategies.

• Approved resolution to exceed revenue limit by $18M per year for four years (5-0)
• Approved resolution to provide for a referendum election on the $18M revenue limit increase (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including financial reports and referendum project bids (5-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including June 3 meeting minutes and a change to board meeting date (5-0)
• Adopted the July 22, 2024 agenda (5-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters before reconvening for a regular meeting. The open session includes discussions on employee handbook modifications and the renewal of the Eau Claire Virtual School contract.

• Closed session regarding employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data
• Recognition of Roosevelt Elementary - Playground Project Update
• Approval of gifts totaling $26,594.26 from April 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024
• Discussion of 2024-2025 Employee Handbook Modifications
• Eau Claire Virtual School Contract Renewal

The Board approved the final wording for a November 5, 2024, referendum question after several amendments. Other actions included renewing a virtual school contract and approving administrative salary grade increases contingent on the referendum's success.

• Approved final referendum question for November 5, 2024 ballot (7-0)
• Approved administrative salary grade recommendations costing $117,209, contingent on passing November referendum (5-1-1)
• Approved Eau Claire Virtual School Contract renewal (7-0)
• Approved $26,594.26 in gifts for April 2024 (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Employee Handbook Modifications (7-0)
• Approved Board Annual Work Calendar (7-0)
• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting and closed session minutes (7-0)
• Appointed Tim Mulrain as Assistant Principal at Putnam Heights Elementary School

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board convenes in closed session at 5:45 p.m. under Wisconsin statute to consider a complaint involving former and current employees and to evaluate results from a labor market review for administrators. The regular open meeting at 7:00 p.m. includes recognition, public forum, reports, and a consent agenda with items including an updated facility use fee schedule and the DPI Pupil Nondiscrimination Self-Study.

• Closed session to consider a complaint involving former and current employees and evaluate administrator labor market review results
• Approval of updated Facility Use Fee Schedule for the district
• Approval of DPI Pupil Nondiscrimination Self-Study, required every five years
• Approval of Facility Conditions of Use for ECASD and Community (no changes proposed)
• Approval of Human Resources Employment Report including summer school staffing

The Board approved several administrative items, including the employment report and facility use fees. Ashley Hensley was announced as the new Principal at Sam Davey Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board also held a work session regarding the Dual Immersion Program at Longfellow Elementary School.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including Employment Report and Facility Use Fee (6-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Open Enrollment Applications (6-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Head Start Transportation Waiver Request (6-0)
• Approved DPI Pupil Nondiscrimination Self-Study (6-0)
• Approved Minutes of Board Meeting - May 6, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Liaisons and Committee Assignments (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board is conducting its annual organizational meeting to elect officers including President, Vice President, Clerk/Governance Officer, Clerk Designee, Treasurer, and Secretary. It will also adopt the agenda, recognize School Principals' Day, National Teacher/School Staff Appreciation Week, National School Nurse Day, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Northwoods Elementary Kind Citizens. A 30-minute public forum is scheduled.

• Election of School Board President
• Election of Vice President
• Election of Clerk/Governance Officer
• Election of Treasurer and Secretary
• Recognition of National Teacher/School Staff Appreciation Week

The Board held an organizational meeting to elect its officers and approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas. Members also reviewed community survey results and provided direction to the Referendum Committee regarding funding amounts and question wording.

• Elected Tim Nordin as President (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Lori Bica as Vice President (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Stephanie Farrar as Clerk/Governance Officer (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Abby Johnson as Clerk Designee (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Joshua Clements as Treasurer (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Terri Grzyb as Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda, including $7,441,284.74 in bills and $8,216,262.20 in payroll (6-0)
• Recommended Referendum Committee develop a non-recurring referendum question (5-1)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board approved a consent agenda and voted to pay $12 million in bills and payroll for February. The board also approved notices of intent to re-employ certified staff for the 2024-25 school year.

• Approval of $12M in bills and payroll for February
• Authorization to re-employ certified staff for 2024-25
• Preliminary notice of non-renewal for limited term contracts
• Granting authority to HR Executive Director through June 2025
• Hmong Heritage Month and Sherman Elementary recognition

The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which included February financial reports and staff re-employment. Members also accepted monitoring reports for board communication and facilities. The Board received updates on the Eau Claire Virtual School and the upcoming June 3 referendum.

• Approved payment of bills ($6,744,647.28) and net payroll ($5,243,819.63) for February (5-0)
• Approved re-employment of Certified Staff for 2024-25 school year (5-0)
• Approved preliminary notice of non-renewal for limited term contracts (5-0)
• Approved April 1, 2024 Board Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-8 Communication with the Board (5-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-12 Facilities (5-0)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board voted to approve $7,437,084.75 in referendum project bids for Memorial High School parking lot replacement and North/Memorial turf projects. The board also approved a consent agenda including the acceptance of $12,489.87 in gifts and an employment report. A dental insurance renewal for 2024-25 was approved, increasing the annual maximum to $1,500 with no premium change.

• Approved $7,437,084.75 in referendum project bids for Memorial HS parking lot and North/Memorial turf
• Accepted $12,489.87 in gifts for February 2024
• Approved 2024-25 dental insurance renewal with annual max increase to $1,500
• Recognized National School Librarian Day
• Presentation on Career and Technical Education program

The Board approved bids for referendum projects and an employment report that includes three new elementary school principals. Members also approved dental insurance renewal rates and $12,489.87 in gifts. The meeting included presentations on Career and Technical Education and the district's labor market review process.

• Approved Referendum Project Bids (6-0)
• Approved employment report including new principals for Flynn, Meadowview, and Lakeshore Elementary (6-0)
• Approved $12,489.87 in gifts for February 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Dental Insurance Renewal Rates (6-0)
• Approved March 18, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Eau Claire School Board Work Session

The Eau Claire School Board approved several financial reports, the 2024-2025 Early Learning Calendar, and various project bids. The session included reports from the Referendum Committee and a public forum for citizen concerns.

• Approval of $1,406,477.80 for Memorial High School library condensing unit and roof replacement, and Northwoods Elementary concrete replacement
• Approval of $7,336,538.57 in bills and $4,954,506.96 in net payroll for January 2024
• Acceptance of $8,758.29 in gifts for January 2024
• Approval of the 2024-2025 Early Learning Calendar
• Approval of the January 2024 Financial Report and cash balances

The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, which included financial reports, project bids, and the 2024-2025 Early Learning Calendar. Members also held a work session to review budget projections and a community survey for an upcoming operational referendum.

• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including $7.3M in bills and $4.9M in net payroll (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Early Learning Calendar (7-0)
• Approved Referendum and Food & Nutrition project bids (7-0)
• Approved CESA 10 Contract (7-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including health insurance renewal rates (7-0)
• Adopted March 18, 2024 agenda (7-0)

Eau Claire School Board Closed Session Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board is holding a closed session on March 4, 2024, to discuss employee compensation, promotion, or performance evaluation data (CPI) under Wisconsin statute 19.85(1)(c). The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment to closed session, followed by a reconvened open session to announce any actions taken.

• Closed session to discuss CPI (compensation, promotion, or performance evaluation data) of public employees
• Meeting will reconvene to open session at 8:58 p.m. to announce any actions taken

Eau Claire School Board Session Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board held a public hearing on the nonrenewal of an administrator contract under Wisconsin law, then adjourned to closed session for deliberation. After reconvening, the board voted 5-2 to accept the administration's recommendation and not renew the contract of Pete Riley.

• Public hearing held on recommendation of nonrenewal of an administrator contract per Wis. Stat. § 118.24
• Board adjourned to closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(a) to discuss the personnel matter
• Board voted 5-2 to non-renew the contract of Pete Riley (yes: Bica, Clements, Dement, Farrar, Nordin; no: Johnson, Zerr)

The Board held a non-renewal hearing regarding McKinley Charter School Principal Pete Riley. Following evidence presented by the District administration and Mr. Riley, the Board voted to accept the recommendation for non-renewal.

• Adopted the February 21, 2024 agenda (7-0)
• Non-renewed the contract of Pete Riley (5-2)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will convene for a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss CPI (compensation). They will hear a presentation on self-funded health insurance and may take action. The board will also act on a consent agenda approving $11,625,292.56 in bills, $5,113,937.02 in payroll, and bids for five capital projects totaling $930,598.

• Presentation on self-funded health insurance with possible board action
• Closed session to discuss compensation (CPI) under state law
• Approval of $11,625,292.56 in bills and $5,113,937.02 in payroll for December 2023
• Approval of bids for five capital projects: Memorial Tennis Courts resurface, Roosevelt window replacements, North track replacement, Montessori control replacement, North chiller tower replacement ($930,598 total)
• Cash balances by financial institution and financial report for December 2023

The Board denied a request to detach property from the district to join Fall Creek School District and approved a request to detach property from Durand-Arkansaw to join the Eau Claire Area School District. The Board also approved the 2022-23 financial audit and various consent agenda items including $11.6M in bill payments.

• Denied request to detach property to Fall Creek School District (7-0)
• Approved request to detach property from Durand-Arkansaw School District (4-2-1)
• Approved 2022-23 financial audit (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $11,625,292.56 and net payroll of $5,113,937.02 (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including 5-Year Capital and Referendum Project Bids (7-0)
• Approved Board Consent Agenda including resolution for We Love Our Public Schools Week (7-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-7 Community Engagement (5-1-0)

Eau Claire School Board Closed Session Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board will hold a closed session to discuss a personnel matter, as allowed under Wisconsin law. The meeting will reconvene in open session afterward to announce any action taken.

• Closed session to discuss a personnel matter under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c)

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The Eau Claire School Board is meeting to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation in a closed session. The board will also hold a work session for its annual self-evaluation retreat.

• Closed session to discuss Superintendent's Evaluation
• Board Self-Evaluation Retreat

The Board participated in a self-evaluation facilitated by a member of the Sun Prairie Area School District Board. Members discussed professional development, board behavior, and methods to improve alignment with school administration and principals. No formal votes were recorded.

• Agreed to trial adding summary comments to monitoring reports at the next meeting

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board convened, moved to closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and preliminary notice of nonrenewal of an administrator's contract. In open session, it will consider consent agenda items including open enrollment closures for 2024-2025, approval of the 2024-2025 school calendar, and acceptance of gifts totaling $18,317.98.

• Closed session to discuss superintendent evaluation and possible nonrenewal of an administrator's contract
• Open enrollment closures for 2024-2025: Arctic Zone, Prairie Ridge, cluster special education programs, Project Search, Life Without Limits, GATEWAYS
• Approval of 2024-2025 school calendar
• Gifts accepted totaling $18,317.98 for December 2023
• Consent agenda includes employment report and November 2023 financial report

The Board approved administrator contract renewals, the 2024-2025 school year calendar, and referendum project bids. It also accepted a monitoring report for student success after removing administration recommendations. A closed session was held to evaluate the Superintendent and address a personnel matter.

• Approved Superintendent's annual evaluation letter (Closed Session)
• Approved 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
• Approved Administrator Contract Renewals (6-1)
• Approved Referendum Project Bids
• Approved $18,317.98 in gifts for December 2023
• Approved November 2023 Financial Report
• Approved OE-11: Asset Protection
• Approved OE-5 Student Success monitoring report as amended to strike administration recommendations

Eau Claire School Board Agenda

The board will hold a closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, then reconvene in open session for public forum, reports on a referendum committee and legislative liaison, and consent agendas. The consent agendas include approval of $10,749,120.78 in October bills and net payroll, $9,171,088.61 in November bills and net payroll, $39,475.30 in gifts, and a Head Start grant application for 2024-25.

• Closed session to discuss Superintendent's Evaluation under state statute 19.85(1)(c)
• Approval of October bills: $6,910,693.03 plus net payroll $5,203,937.05
• Approval of November bills: $3,838,427.75 plus net payroll $5,332,660.86
• Gifts totaling $39,475.30 for November 2023
• Head Start Grant Application approval for 2024-25 school year

The Board approved the Superintendent's consent agenda, including payroll and bill payments totaling over $15 million for October and November 2023. Members also accepted financial monitoring reports and instructed the WASB Delegate to vote yes on proposed resolutions.

• Approved payment of bills ($6,910,693.03) and net payroll ($5,203,937.05) for October 2023 (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills ($3,838,427.75) and net payroll ($5,332,660.86) for November 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $39,475.30 in gifts for November 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Head Start Grant Approval (5-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-9 Budget and Financial Planning as amended (5-0)
• Accepted monitoring report for OE-10 Financial Administration (5-0)
• Instructed WASB Delegate to vote yes on proposed Resolutions (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved December 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)