Eau Claire Area School District public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board met to review district results and approve administrative reports. The board accepted a monitoring report regarding R-2 Academic Performance and approved a human resources employment report.
- Acceptance of R-2 Academic Performance monitoring report
- Approval of Human Resources Employment Report
- Approval of Board Summary Statement for OE-4: Student Learning Environment
- Recognition of National Special Education Day
- Recognition of Meadowview Elementary - Celebrating Cultures and Connections
The board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas and accepted a monitoring report for R-2 Academic Performance. The report detailed district-wide progress, achievement gaps, and targeted actions across content areas.
- Adopted the December 15, 2025, agenda (7-0)
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda items (7-0)
- Approved Board Consent Agenda items (7-0)
- Accepted R-2 Academic Performance monitoring report (7-0)
Eau Claire School Board Meeting/Work Session
The Eau Claire School Board approved the 2026 health insurance renewal, including increasing the stop loss to $250,000 per specific event, requiring staff to use Rx Valet for specialty drugs, and raising employee contributions based on plan cost increases, effective July 1, 2026. The board also adopted the agenda and adjourned to a work session to discuss board governance policies.
- Approved insurance renewal: stop loss increase to $250,000/specific event
- Approved requiring staff use Rx Valet (Advanced Pharmacy) for specialty drugs
- Approved increasing employee contributions based on medical insurance plan cost increase
- Adopted agenda for December 1, 2025 meeting
- Board work session to discuss governance policies
The board approved the annual health insurance renewal including changes to stop loss coverage and specialty drug access. The decision also includes increasing employee contributions based on medical plan cost increases effective July 1, 2026.
- Approved insurance renewal (7-0)
- Increased stop loss to $250,000 per specific event
- Required staff use of Rx Valet for specialty drugs
- Increased employee contributions starting July 1, 2026
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The board will first go into closed session to discuss legal strategy regarding potential litigation, then reconvene for a regular meeting. They will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a five-year transportation contract worth over $5 million annually, a Neola policy update, and routine personnel actions. A public forum and recognition of the Memorial High School Eco Warriors are also scheduled.
- Approve 2025-2030 transportation contract with Student Transit; costs $5,369,221 in 2024-25 and $5,562,513 in 2025-26
- Approve Neola Policy Special Update on School Support Organizations and Policy 5112 (Entrance Age)
- Adjust CPI distribution method for certified, hourly, and non-affiliated salary schedules
- Adopt American Education Week proclamation (Nov 17-21, 2025)
- Personnel actions: hire intern/professional student teacher, termination of science teacher, transfer of health teacher, retirement of PE teacher
The board moved to a closed session, adopted the agenda, approved both the superintendent’s and board consent agenda items, failed an amendment to OE‑4.3, approved an amendment to OE‑4.4, and then accepted the amended OE‑4 monitoring report. The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
- Closed session motion carried (Yes: Jasmine Case, Jarrett Dement, Tim Nordin, Pa Thao)
- Agenda adoption motion carried (Yes: Lori Bica, Jasmine Case, Jarrett Dement, Stephanie Farrar, Tim Nordin, Pa Thao)
- Superintendent’s consent agenda approved (Yes: Lori Bica, Jasmine Case, Jarrett Dement, Stephanie Farrar, Tim Nordin, Pa Thao)
- Board consent agenda approved (Yes: Lori Bica, Jasmine Case, Jarrett Dement, Stephanie Farrar, Tim Nordin, Pa Thao)
- Amend OE‑4.3 from In Compliance to In Compliance with Exception failed (No: Lori Bica, Jasmine Case, Jarrett Dement, Stephanie Farrar, Tim Nordin, Pa Thao)
- Amend OE‑4.4 from In Compliance to In Compliance with Exception carried (Yes: Lori Bica, Jasmine Case, Jarrett Dement, Stephanie Farrar, Tim Nordin, Pa Thao)
- Accept amended OE‑4 monitoring report carried (Yes: Lori Bica, Jasmine Case, Jarrett Dement, Stephanie Farrar, Tim Nordin, Pa Thao)
- Adjournment motion carried (Yes: Lori Bica, Jasmine Case, Jarrett Dement, Stephanie Farrar, Tim Nordin, Pa Thao)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board will hold a closed session to discuss litigation strategy for a class action lawsuit and the superintendent's contract regarding CPI. The open session includes recognitions, public forum, approval of consent agendas (including a resolution on school funding transparency), a presentation on early learning inclusive practices in special education, and monitoring of the climate commitment.
- Closed session to discuss class action lawsuit and superintendent contract (CPI)
- Resolution in Support of Full Transparency for Taxpayers of State-Mandated School Funding
- Presentation on Early Learning Inclusive Practices in Special Education (Indicator 6)
- Human Resources Employment Report: Hiring a Grade 1 Teacher
- Approval of minutes from meetings on October 20, October 27, and budget hearing
The Eau Claire School Board approved a consent agenda including employment reports and minutes, and accepted a climate monitoring report. The meeting included a closed session and a public forum.
- Adopted Board agenda (5-0)
- Entered closed session (5-0)
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Approved Board's Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Accepted OE-3 Climate Commitment monitoring report (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board will convene for a regular meeting that includes a presentation on health insurance (information only, no action required), adoption of the meeting agenda, and adjournment. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive informational item.
- Health insurance update presentation (information only, no board action)
- Adoption of the October 27, 2025, meeting agenda (approved unanimously)
The Eau Claire Area School District board met to receive an update on district health insurance status, including claims trends and renewal options. No substantive actions or votes were taken during the meeting.
- Adopted the October 27, 2025, agenda (7-0)
Eau Claire School Board Budget Hearing & Special Meeting
The Eau Claire School Board will hold a public hearing and then vote to adopt the 2025-2026 recommended budget and tax levies. The board will also consider authorizing a $10,000,000 tax and revenue anticipation promissory note for cash flow purposes and delegating authority to request advances on a line of credit with Merchants Bank.
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 ECASD budget and tax levies
- Resolution authorizing a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note up to $10,000,000 for cash flow
- Delegating authority to the Executive Director of Business Services to request cash advances on the line of credit through June 30, 2026
- Public hearing for community comments on the budget
The School Board adopted the 2025-2026 Recommended Budget and approved the associated tax levies. Additionally, the Board authorized a promissory note for cash flow purposes and delegated authority for line of credit advances.
- Adopted 2025-2026 Recommended Budget (7-0)
- Approved Tax Levies (7-0)
- Authorized $10,000,000 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Promissory Note (7-0)
- Delegated authority for cash advances on Merchants Bank line of credit through June 30, 2026 (7-0)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board convened in closed session to discuss a class action lawsuit and the superintendent's contract. In open session, they adopted consent agendas, accepted a monitoring report on "Citizens of a Diverse Community," and received a presentation on elementary school enrollment and facilities progress, including Options 3B and 4 from focus groups. No action was taken on the facilities presentation.
- Closed session under 19.85(1)(g) and (c) to discuss class action lawsuit and superintendent's contract regarding CPI
- Recognition of National School Bus Safety Week
- Superintendent's Consent Agenda including Human Resources Employment Report
- Board's Consent Agenda approving minutes of October 6, 2025 closed session and regular meeting
- Monitoring report and acceptance of R-4 Citizens of a Diverse Community
The Board approved the consent agenda and accepted a monitoring report for the R-4 Citizens of a Diverse Community. The Board also extended the timeline for analyzing school closure and boundary options, citing a need for more equitable input.
- Adopted agenda (6-0)
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda (6-0)
- Approved Board's Consent Agenda (6-0)
- Accepted monitoring report for R-4 Citizens of a Diverse Community (5-1)
- Extended timeline for school closure and boundary analysis
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board met on October 6, 2025. It first convened in closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss employee compensation (CPI) and performance evaluations. After reconvening in open session, the board voted to approve the superintendent's consent agenda, which included employee hires/resignations, gifts totaling $570, the Head Start annual report, and contracts for CESA 5 mentoring ($19,400) and ATSR ECASD.
- Closed session under 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employee compensation and performance evaluation data
- State law and policy reports on legislative liaison and governance
- Human Resources: hires (Grade 2, 4, Special Ed teachers), overload, resignation, transfer
- CESA 5 Mentoring Contract approved: $19,400 for 20 business days of accounting mentoring
- Gifts accepted: $570 for August 2025
The board adopted the preliminary 2025-2026 budget, which outlines next year’s funding and staffing plan for district residents. Members approved consent agenda items covering new teacher hires, mentoring contracts, and prior meeting minutes. Following a closed session on employee data, President Nordin announced the board finalized an initial proposal on CPI, with administration to communicate details starting the following day. The board also accepted a monitoring report tracking student development goals over five years.
- Adopted preliminary 2025-2026 budget as presented (7 yes, 1 absent)
- Accepted monitoring report for R-3 Lifelong Personal Development (7 yes, 0 absent)
- Approved Superintendent’s Consent Agenda items including staff hires and $570.00 in gifts (motion carried; Erica Zerr absent)
- Approved Board’s Consent Agenda items including September 15 meeting minutes (motion carried; Erica Zerr absent)
- Moved to closed session for employee evaluation data (motion carried)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board met on September 15, 2025, starting with a closed session to discuss employment compensation data (CPI). The regular meeting included recognitions, public forum, consent agendas, and a monitoring report on personnel administration. No major policy changes or financial contracts were on the agenda.
- Closed session discussion of CPI for employee compensation
- Consent agenda includes hiring a Grade 4 teacher and a mental health therapist
- Board consent agenda includes amending OE-2 Equity Commitment
- Monitoring report on OE-6 Personnel Administration presented by Superintendent
- Demographic Trends & Facility Planning Committee update presented
The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, including human resources updates and meeting minutes. Members also accepted a monitoring report for OE-6 Personnel Administration.
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda (7-0)
- Approved Board's Consent Agenda (7-0)
- Accepted OE-6 Personnel Administration monitoring report (7-0)
- Adopted September 15, 2025, meeting agenda (7-0)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board will consider approval of the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which includes $19.6 million in bills and payroll, a Head Start grant, and a contract extension with Market & Johnson. The board will also hear a legislative liaison report on two state bills and a court case affecting school policies.
- Approval of $13,934,279.08 in bills and $5,667,199.86 in net payroll for June 2025
- Two-year extension of Market & Johnson contract through January 2028
- Approval of Head Start Grant for 2025-26 to expand nutrition and garden education
- Legislative report on AB 362 (cardiac emergency plans) and AB 395 (school bus recordings)
- Employment report with hires, resignations, and transfers for multiple positions
The Board approved the OE-2 Equity Commitment monitoring report following several amendments to compliance indicators. The Board also passed consent agendas for superintendent and board administrative items, including payroll and human resources reports.
- Approved September 8, 2025, agenda (6-0)
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda (6-0)
- Approved Board's Consent Agenda (6-0)
- Amended OE-2 indicator 2 to In Compliance With Exception (6-1)
- Amended OE-2.1 to In Compliance With Exception (6-0)
- Amended OE-2.2 to In Compliance With Exception (6-0)
- Approved OE-2 Equity Commitment monitoring report as amended (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board held a regular meeting on August 18, 2025, adopting the agenda and approving consent agendas. Among the approved items were the Neola Policy Update 34.2, an update and affirmation of the ECASD Equity Statement, and monitoring reports for R-1 (Mega Result), OE-1 (Global Operational Expectation), and OE-13 (Emergency Superintendent Succession). The board also recognized Manz Elementary School for raised garden beds and heard a legislative liaison report. A personnel report included hires, resignations, and transfers.
- Approved Neola Policy Update 34.2, updating district policies
- Updated and affirmed the ECASD Equity Statement after review on August 4, 2025
- Accepted monitoring reports for R-1 (Mega Result), OE-1 (Global Operational Expectation), and OE-13 (Emergency Superintendent Succession)
- Approved employment report including hires (e.g., Assistant Principal at Robbins/Sherman, multiple teachers), resignations, and transfers
- Approved minutes of the August 4, 2025 board meeting
The Board approved a transition in direct access clinic providers, ending the Oakwood arrangement by the end of 2025. The Board also approved a series of personnel hires and updated several operational expectations and policies.
- Approved ending Oakwood Direct Access Clinics effective Dec 31, 2025, and increasing primary care services with Achieve Health at $128,000/month (5-1)
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including hires for Assistant Principal, ELL Teacher, and Special Education Teachers (6-0)
- Approved Board Consent Agenda including Equity Statement update and Emergency Superintendent Succession policy (6-0)
- Approved August 4, 2025, meeting minutes (6-0)
- Agreed to tentatively plan school board stipend increases as an action item for October 2 (discussed)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Eau Claire School Board Work Session
The Eau Claire School Board will consider ending Oakwood Direct Access Clinics (Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls) effective December 31, 2025, and increasing primary care services with Achieve Health for $128,000/month starting January 1, 2026. The board will also discuss Neola bylaw recommendations, updates to the Equity Statement, and potential changes to board member stipends during the work session. Consent agendas include approval of employment hires and resignations, and acceptance of $39,130.23 in gifts for June 2025.
- Insurance update: motion to end Oakwood Direct Access Clinics and adopt Achieve Health Option #2 at $128,000/month
- Gifts totaling $39,130.23 accepted for June 1–30, 2025
- Employment report: hires for multiple teaching and support positions, resignations of special education teachers, and transfers
- Policy work session: Neola bylaw recommendations, combining OE-5 items, Equity Statement updates, and board stipend discussion
- Public forum: 30-minute period for citizen comments on agenda or non-agenda items
The Board approved a Superintendent's Consent Agenda including various teacher and staff hires and the acceptance of $39,130.23 in gifts. Members discussed transitioning self-insurance services from ODAC to Achieve Health and updates to the district equity statement, with votes deferred to the next meeting.
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including hires for teachers, coaches, counselors, and psychologists (6-0)
- Approved gifts totaling $39,130.23 for June 2025 (6-0)
- Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Tabled vote on transitioning self-insurance from ODAC to Achieve Health until next meeting
- Accepted merged draft of OE-5.2 and OE-5.8 for next consent agenda
- Agreed to adopt proposed equity statement changes at next meeting
Eau Claire School Board Work Session
The Eau Claire School Board is meeting to review a consent agenda including financial reports and personnel changes. The board is deciding on contractor bids for several referendum projects and the annual adoption of academic standards.
- Referendum project bids totaling $1,719,091.00 for North High School water heater replacement, Memorial High School concession bathroom addition, and North High concession and bathroom addition
- Payment of bills totaling $7,825,078.42 and net payroll of $5,277,527.25 for May 2025
- Annual adoption of the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for all content areas
- Receipt of gifts totaling $21,091.82 for May 2025
- Human Resources employment report including hires, resignations, and transfers for various teaching and staff positions
The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which included a comprehensive employment report and financial statements. Members also discussed a new community outreach model involving direct presentations to 14 organizations. The Board recognized three new student representatives for the upcoming school year.
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including employment report, financial reports, and property insurance renewal (6-0)
- Approved $7,825,078.42 in bill payments and $5,277,527.25 in net payroll for May 2025 (6-0)
- Approved $21,091.82 in gifts for May 2025 (6-0)
- Approved Annual Curriculum Standards (6-0)
- Approved Referendum Project Bids (6-0)
- Approved June 2, 2025, Board and Closed Session minutes (6-0)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Board will meet in closed session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the superintendent's contract. The regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. includes public forum, recognitions, and a consent agenda with action items such as referendum project bids, a transportation attendance area adjustment, and creation of a capital projects fund.
- Discuss superintendent contract (closed session under 19.85(1)(c))
- Approve referendum project bids for Data Center Fiber at South Middle School ($125,000)
- Approve revised Robbins Unusually Hazardous Transportation attendance area
- Create Fund 46 - Capital Projects Fund with $10,000 initial investment
- Approve employment report including hires, resignations, and transfers
The Board approved amendments to the Superintendent's contract and adopted a 'level for level' labor market review for school year hourly employees. The Board also approved the 2025-2026 annual work calendar and various personnel and financial reports.
- Approved amendments to the Superintendent's contract (6-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 Board Annual Work Calendar (6-0)
- Approved Employee Handbook Modifications for 2025-2026 excluding 2.7.03 parts a, b, and c (6-0)
- Approved Option 1 (Level for Level) for school year hourly employee labor market review (6-0)
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including employment report and March 2025 financial report (6-0)
- Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board will vote on a consent agenda covering approval of 2025-26 open enrollment applications (deciding which students may enter or leave the district), an employment report with multiple hires and resignations, and updated facility use fees and conditions of use (with no changes). They will also hear reports on a governance workshop and the Challenge Academy. A public forum will be held at the start of the meeting.
- Approval of 2025-26 open enrollment applications for students entering or leaving the district
- Employment report including hires (e.g., Meadowview Elementary principal, teachers) and resignations (e.g., speech language pathologists, social workers)
- Facility Use Fee Schedule for 2025-2026 – fees unchanged from current year
- Facility Conditions of Use for ECASD and for Community – no changes for 2025-2026
- Recognition of Speech and Language Pathologist of the Year and North High School educator
The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which included personnel changes, facility use fees, and financial reports. The Board also approved the May 5 meeting minutes and liaison assignments. Proposed employee handbook modifications were discussed and deferred to the next meeting.
- Approved payment of bills ($8,905,722.68) and net payroll ($5,047,807.68) (6-0)
- Approved employment report including new principals for Meadowview and McKinley (6-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 Open Enrollment Applications (6-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 Head Start Transportation Waiver Request (6-0)
- Approved CESA 10 Contract for 2025-2026 (6-0)
- Approved May 5, 2025 Board Meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Liaison and Committee Assignments (6-0)
- Tabled vote on 2025-2026 Employee Handbook Modifications
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board will hold its annual reorganization meeting to elect board officers for the coming year, including President, Vice President, Clerk/Governance Officer, Clerk Designee, Treasurer, and Secretary. Following the reorganization, the regular agenda includes recognitions for School Principals' Day, National Teacher/School Staff Appreciation Week, National School Nurse Day, and heritage and awareness months, as well as a 30-minute public forum.
- Election of Tim Nordin as Board President, Lori Bica as Vice President, Stephanie Farrar as Clerk/Governance Officer, Jarrett Dement as Treasurer, and Terri Grzyb as Secretary, each by 7-0 vote.
- Election of Mark Elworthy as Clerk Designee by 7-0 vote.
- Recognition of School Principals' Day, National Teacher/School Staff Appreciation Week, and National School Nurse Day.
- Recognition of National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Public forum period of up to 30 minutes for citizen comments on agenda or non-agenda items.
The Board approved a resolution to transfer funds and establish an escrow account to pay down debt early. The Board also elected its officers for the new term and approved a Superintendent's Consent Agenda including staffing changes and 2025-2026 meal prices.
- Approved resolution to transfer funds and establish escrow account for bond defeasance (7-0)
- Elected Tim Nordin as President (unanimous)
- Elected Lori Bica as Vice President (unanimous)
- Elected Stephanie Farrar as Clerk/Governance Officer (unanimous)
- Elected Jarrett Dement as Treasurer (unanimous)
- Elected Terri Grzyb as Secretary (unanimous)
- Elected Mark Elworthy as Clerk Designee (unanimous)
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including employment report, WIAA renewal, and 2025-2026 meal prices (7-0)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The School Board is meeting to consider several administrative actions, including the approval of a new 10-year capital improvement plan and the establishment of a Long Term Capital Improvement Trust Fund (Fund 46). The board will also review employment reports and financial payments for March 2025.
- Approval of the District 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan
- Payment of bills totaling $7,275,136.12 and net payroll of $5,313,396.62 for March 2025
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $10,105.01 for March 2025
- Preliminary notice of non-renewal for teachers on limited term contracts
- Authorization for the Executive Director of Human Resources to act on hiring and personnel matters from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, including payroll and bill payments. The Board also accepted monitoring reports for communication and facilities and administered the Oath of Office to three members.
- Approved $7,275,136.12 in bills and $5,313,396.62 in net payroll (5-0)
- Approved $10,105.01 in gifts for March 2025 (5-0)
- Approved District 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
- Approved health, dental, and vision insurance renewal rates (5-0)
- Approved new optional employee benefit for Accident and Critical Illness (5-0)
- Accepted monitoring report for OE-8 Communication with the Board (5-0)
- Accepted monitoring report for OE-12 Facilities (5-0)
- Administered Oath of Office to Jasmine Case, Stephanie Farrar, and Tim Nordin
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board is meeting to approve consent agendas, recognize Hmong Heritage Month and National School Librarian Day, and hear public comments. Presentations include a continuous improvement update from ECASD administration and a financial update from Business Services.
- Gifts of $16,109.89 (Dec 2024), $47,593.08 (Jan 2025), and $2,780.00 (Feb 2025) approved on consent agenda
- Continuous Improvement in ECASD presentation by North High School administration
- Business Services Financial Update – budget development and new processes discussion
- Approval of cash balances by financial institution for Dec 2024 and Jan 2025
- Recognition of Hmong Heritage Month and National School Librarian Day
The Board approved the Superintendent's and Board's consent agendas, including financial reports and previous meeting minutes. Brent Wathke was appointed as Assistant Principal for Delong Middle School starting August 11, 2025. The Board also received updates on continuous improvement efforts at North High School and business services operations.
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including HR employment report and financial reports (6-0)
- Approved gifts totaling $16,109.89, $47,593.08, and $2,780.00 (6-0)
- Appointed Brent Wathke as Delong Middle School Assistant Principal
- Approved March 24, 2025, Closed Session and Board Meeting minutes (6-0)
- Adopted April 7, 2025, Board agenda (6-0)
Eau Claire School Board Work Session
The Eau Claire School Board met at 500 Main Street for a work session that began with a closed discussion on litigation strategy. The board then approved routine financial reports, January and February bill payments, and net payroll figures. These approvals authorize district expenditures and track cash balances, which affect daily school operations and taxpayer funds. Consent agenda items, including past meeting minutes and a community engagement summary, were also adopted.
- Closed session to confer with legal counsel on litigation strategy
- Approval of January bill payments ($5,003,714.80) and net payroll ($7,728,076.86)
- Approval of February bill payments ($4,192,304.80) and net payroll ($5,284,265.72)
- Review of October and November 2024 financial reports
- Adoption of consent agenda including minutes from February 17 and March 3 meetings
The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, including financial reports and payments for January and February 2025. Members also approved previous meeting minutes and a community engagement summary statement. A work session was held to discuss refining data collection and monitoring reports for student success.
- Approved payment of $5,003,714.80 in bills and $7,728,076.86 in net payroll for January 2025
- Approved payment of $4,192,304.80 in bills and $5,284,265.72 in net payroll for February 2025
- Approved Human Resources Employment Report and financial reports from October and November 2024
- Approved cash balances by financial institution for August through November 2024
- Approved minutes from February 17 and March 3, 2025
- Approved Board Summary Statement for OE-7: Community Engagement
Eau Claire School Board Work Session
This is a procedural work session of the Eau Claire School Board. The board discussed a communication plan, but took no final action. There is no public comment and the meeting is not livestreamed.
- Discussion of a communication plan for the district; attachments include DASD engagement documents
- Motion to adjourn to work session approved (4-0)
- No public comment, no livestream
- Meeting held in person at Administration Building, 500 Main Street
- Board members Bica, Dement, and Johnson not present
The Board discussed the need for a new approach to communicate District work and achievements to community groups. Members agreed on the importance of collaboration between the Board and administration to deliver concise messaging. A timeline and action steps were outlined to implement the plan next fall.
- Adopted the Board agenda for March 3, 2025 (4-0)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The board will consider approving bids for the North Parking Lot and North and Memorial Media Center referendum projects, totaling $3,935,514. They will also act on the superintendent's consent agenda including an employment report, and adopt a resolution in support of We Love Our Public Schools Week. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss employee performance evaluations.
- Approval of referendum project bids for North Parking Lot and North/Memorial Media Centers ($3,935,514)
- Human Resources employment report
- Resolution in Support of We Love Our Public Schools Week
- Board summary statements for OE-5: Student Success and OE-11: Asset Protection
- Recognition of new board member Pa Thao and various appreciation weeks
The Board denied several individual petitions to alter district boundaries but approved a request from Sarah and Adam Boss to join the district. The Board also approved staff level movement for the upcoming year and accepted a community engagement monitoring report.
- Approved staff level movement for the upcoming year
- Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda including HR employment report and referendum project bids
- Denied boundary requests from Jennifer and Travis Smith, Margo and Bryce Purgett, Matthew Malmberg, and Maurine and Scott Marek
- Approved boundary request from Sarah and Adam Boss to attach property to ECASD
- Approved detachment of Smith property to Durand-Arkansaw School District
- Approved detachment of Purgett property from Durand-Arkansaw School District to ECASD
- Accepted monitoring report for OE-7 Community Engagement
- Approved Board Consent Agenda including minutes and summary statements for Student Success and Asset Protection
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board met in closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, then held an annual self-evaluation retreat in open session. No public comment was taken. The board voted to move into closed session for the evaluation.
- Closed session pursuant to 19.85(1)(c) to discuss superintendent's evaluation
- Board self-evaluation retreat with attached documents (goals, surveys, debriefs)
- Motion to enter closed session carried (4-0, one absent)
The Board conducted a self-evaluation and reviewed feedback from the District leadership survey. Members established 2025 goals focused on reviewing governance policies, improving community engagement, and creating a professional development calendar.
- Set 2025 goal to review GC-2 and GC-7 policies
- Set 2025 goal to create a community engagement communication plan
- Set 2025 goal to create a professional development calendar including WASB state convention
- Set 2025 goal to conduct group book studies on leadership and governance
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
The Eau Claire School Board will consider and vote on the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which includes closing several programs and schools to open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year due to capacity limits. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, reconvene in open session, recognize teachers and student programs, and hear public comments. The consent agenda includes approval of an employment report and administrator contract renewals.
- Approval of open enrollment closures for 2025-2026: Arctic Zone, Prairie Ridge Early Learning Site, cluster special education programs, Project Search, Life Without Limits, and GATEWAYS are closed to nonresident applicants
- Consideration of administrator contract renewals (discussed in closed session)
- Approval of Human Resources Employment Report
- Recognition of National Board Certified Teachers, WSMA Honors Music Project, Chippewa Valley Montessori Leaders in Training, and Roosevelt Elementary Mentorship Program
The Board appointed Pa Thao to a board vacancy via a unanimous vote. The Board also approved the 2023-24 financial audit and ratified the ECASD and ECAE Master Agreement.
- Appointed Pa Thao to the School Board (4-0)
- Approved 2023-24 financial audit (4-0)
- Ratified ECASD and ECAE Master Agreement (4-0)
- Approved $7,696,113.09 in bills and $5,551,166.66 in net payroll (4-0)
- Approved $90,739.41 in gifts for November 2024 (4-0)
- Accepted monitoring reports for OE-11 Asset Protection and OE-5 Student Success (4-0)
- Approved Open Enrollment for 2025-2026 (4-0)
- Approved Referendum Project Bids (4-0)
Eau Claire School Board Agenda
This meeting includes a closed session to discuss the superintendent's performance evaluation, followed by an open session where the board will vote on consent agenda items. Key decisions include approving the 2025-2026 school calendar and early learning calendar, accepting gifts totaling $13,849.47, and approving the Head Start grant application for 2025-26.
- Closed session to consider superintendent's evaluation under 19.85(1)(c)
- Accept gifts totaling $13,849.47 for October 2024
- Approve Head Start grant application for 2025-26
- Approve 2025-2026 school year calendar and early learning calendar
- Proclamation recognizing National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
The Board approved the 2025-2026 school year and early learning calendars. Other actions included approving the Superintendent's annual evaluation and accepting financial monitoring reports.
- Approved Superintendent's annual evaluation
- Approved 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
- Approved 2025-2026 Early Learning Calendar
- Approved gifts totaling $13,849.47 (Oct 1-31, 2024)
- Approved Head Start Grant
- Accepted monitoring report for OE-9 Budget and Financial Planning
- Accepted monitoring report for OE-10 Financial Administration
- Instructed WASB Delegate to vote yes on all proposed Resolutions