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Green Bay Area Public School DistrictWI averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$203,700 School district
Enrollment18,579 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$14,312 (FY2020)
Schools44 · 1,443 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$347.1M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency28% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency31% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch59% (2018)
👤 Members & officials (93)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Education Work Session: 10/13/25 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session
Who’s on the Board of Education Work Session: 11/13/2023 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting
- Andrew Becker
- Bryan Milz
- James Lyerly
- Laura Laitinen-Warren
- Laura McCoy
- Lynn M Gerlach
- Nancy Welch
Who’s on the Board of Education Work Session: 12/11/2023 @ 5 p.m.
- Andrew Becker
- Bryan Milz
- James Lyerly
- Laura Laitinen-Warren
- Laura McCoy
- Lynn M Gerlach
- Nancy Welch
Who’s on the Board of Education Work Session: 1/8/2024 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session
- Andrew Becker
- Bryan Milz
- James Lyerly
- Laura Laitinen-Warren
- Laura McCoy
- Lynn M Gerlach
- Nancy Welch
Who’s on the Board of Education Work Session: 2/10/2025 @ 5:00 p.m. & Adjourn Into Closed Session
- Andrew Becker
- Bryan Milz
- James Lyerly
- Kou Lee
- Laura McCoy
- Lynn M Gerlach
- Rick Crosson
Who’s on the Board of Education Work Session: 3/11/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.
- Bryan Milz
- James Lyerly
- Laura McCoy
- Lynn M Gerlach
- Nancy Welch
Who’s on the Regular Board of Education Meeting: 11/27/2023 5:30 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)
- Andrew Becker
- Bryan Milz
- James Lyerly
- Laura Laitinen-Warren
- Laura McCoy
- Lynn M Gerlach
- Nancy Welch
Who’s on the Regular Board of Education Meeting: 2/26/2024 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session
- Andrew Becker
- Bryan Milz
- James Lyerly
- Laura McCoy
- Lynn M Gerlach
- Nancy Welch
Who’s on the Regular Board of Education Meeting: 3/18/2024 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)
- Andrew Becker
- Bryan Milz
- James Lyerly
- Laura McCoy
- Lynn M Gerlach
- Nancy Welch
Who’s on the Regular Board of Education Meeting: 4/29/2024 @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)
- Andrew Becker
- Bryan Milz
- James Lyerly
- Kou Lee
- Laura McCoy
- Lynn M Gerlach
- Rick Crosson
Who’s on the Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 5:00 (closed session) 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session
- Alex Mineau
- James Lyerly
- Jeanette Knill
- Laura McCoy
- Mary Lou Yang
- Samantha Meister
Who’s on the Regular Board of Education Meeting: 5/20/2024 @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session
- Andrew Becker
- Bryan Milz
- Kou Lee
- Laura McCoy
- Lynn M Gerlach
- Rick Crosson
Who’s on the Special Board Meeting: 09/4/2024 @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
- Andrew Becker
- Bryan Milz
- Kou Lee
Who’s on the Special Board Meeting: 10/13/2025 @ 5:00 p.m.
Who’s on the Special Board Meeting: 10/3/2024 @ 11:00 a.m. - Virtual
Who’s on the Special Board Meeting: 11/13/2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Who’s on the Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
- Andrew Becker
- Alex Mineau
- James Lyerly
- Jeanette Knill
- Laura McCoy
- Mary Lou Yang
- Samantha Meister
Who’s on the Special Board Meeting: 1/30/2026 @ 12:30 p.m. - Virtual
Who’s on the Special Board Meeting: 4/15/2024 @ 5:00 p.m.
- Bryan Milz
- James Lyerly
- Laura McCoy
- Lynn M Gerlach
- Nancy Welch
Upcoming
Wed Oct 7, 2026
Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education @ 7:30 A.M.
Student council and school board to discuss funding awareness, 988 hotline, and exam schedules
The Intra-City Student Council meets with members of the Green Bay Area Public School Board on Oct 7, 2026 at 7:30 A.M. in room #331 of the district office at 200 S. Broadway. The agenda is mostly discussion items, with no votes or action items listed. Topics include a school funding awareness initiative update, 988 substance abuse contact information, quarterly meeting follow-up, semester exam schedules, and advisory and lunch discussion. The meeting opens with good news reports from East, West, Southwest, and Preble high schools and the John Dewey Academy of Learning, then adjourns.
- Discussion: ICSC School Funding Awareness Initiative Update
- Discussion: 988 Substance Abuse Contact Information
- Discussion: Quarterly Meeting Follow Up
- Discussion: Semester Exam Schedules
- Discussion: Advisory & Lunch Discussion
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education @ 7:30 A.M.
The Intra-City Student Council along with members of the Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
1. Welcome
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
Oct 7, 2026 - Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education @ 7:30 A.M.
Category
1. Welcome
Type
Procedural
The Intra-City Student Council along with members of the Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor.
Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District …
Recent meetings
Thu Oct 1, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 4:00 p.m. (Closed Session)
Green Bay school board meets in closed session on a student disciplinary matter
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on October 1, 2026, at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The board convenes in open session at 4:00 p.m. and is scheduled to vote on a motion to move into closed session in room #337. The closed session is cited under Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(f) to consider a student disciplinary matter. The board may return to open session to vote on items discussed in closed session.
- Closed session motion under Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(f) regarding a student disciplinary matter
- Meeting location: Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building, 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303
- Open session in room #331; closed session in room #337, both on the 3rd floor
- Board may return to open session to vote on items discussed in closed session
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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 4:00 p.m. (Closed Session)
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. Open session meetings will take place in room #331 and closed session meetings will take place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 4:00 p.m. with a motion to go into Closed Session in room #337 pursuant to:
Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(f) Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations to wit: student disciplinary matter.
The Board may return to open session to vote on items discussed in closed session.
1. Welcome
2. Adjourn into Closed Session
Subject
A. Closed Session Motion
Meeting
Oct 1, 2026 - Special Board Meeting: @ 4:00 p.m. (Closed Session)
Category
2. Adjourn into Closed Session
Type
Action
Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the Board convene in Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(f) Considering financial, medical …
Mon Sep 28, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)
Green Bay school board to vote on 2027-28 course listings and new academic policy
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in room #331 at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay. The board will vote on course listings for the 2027-28 school year and on adopting Board of Education Policy 330.1 on Academic Program and Pathway Evaluation. It will also take up a consent agenda covering bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel actions, and hear a superintendent update, a legislative update, and a student council report. Public comment is allowed during the open forum.
- Vote on course listings for the 2027-28 school year, with high school and middle school academic and course planning guides attached
- Vote on adopting Board of Education Policy 330.1 - Academic Program and Pathway Evaluation
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills (Aug 26 Payments.pdf) and a Gifts Report for August 2026
- Consent agenda includes personnel action: probationary certified staff contracts for 2026-27 and certified staff resignations
- Consent agenda includes minutes from board work sessions and special board meetings held in August and September 2026
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Monday, September 28, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 6:00 p.m. in room #331 to consider the agenda.
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
Sep 28, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Procedural
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live streame …
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ Immediately Following Work Session
Board to vote on $4.48M geothermal HVAC contract for King Elementary
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting immediately following a work session on September 14, 2026. The board will consider action items including staff employment and resignations, and a proposed energy savings performance contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC for HVAC and geothermal improvements at King Elementary, totaling $4,480,000.
- Approval of Energy Savings Performance Contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC for $4,480,000
- HVAC improvements and geothermal system at King Elementary
- Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2026-27 school year
- Resignation of certified staff
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Monday, September 14, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ Immediately Following Work Session
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331, which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. in room #331 to consider the agenda.
1. Meeting Access
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
Sep 14, 2026 - Special Board Meeting: @ Immediately Following Work Session
Category
1. Meeting Access
Type
Discussion, Procedural
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. This open session meeting will take place in room #331, which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-strea …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
10 yea · 2 abstain
Andrew Becker yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Samantha Meister abstain · Andrew Becker yea · James Lyerly yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Alex Mineau abstain
3. Adjournment
6 yea
Andrew Becker yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: @ 5 p.m.
Board to consider $4.48M energy contract for King Elementary geothermal
The Green Bay Area Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and potentially award an energy performance contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC for HVAC and geothermal improvements at King Elementary, totaling $4,480,000. The board will also review summer school performance, course listings for 2027-28, an AI update, and a new policy on academic program evaluation. Public comment is invited.
- Energy performance contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC for $4,480,000 for HVAC and geothermal upgrades at King Elementary
- Update on student participation and performance in summer school sessions
- Course listings for 2027-28 school year
- AI update
- Adoption of Board Policy 330.1 - Academic Program and Pathway Evaluation
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Monday, September 14, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: @ 5 p.m.
This Board of Education Work Session will begin immediately following the Special Board Meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g.
Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The Agenda will be available on the District’s Web Site www.gbaps.org on the Friday preceding the meeting, the Agenda is incorporated by reference as part of this Notice.
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
Sep 14, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session: @ 5 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Procedural
This Board of Education Works Session will begin immediately following the Special Board Meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take p …
Tue Sep 8, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
Special board meeting to approve staff employment, resignations, retirements, transfers
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting on September 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The agenda includes only procedural items: opening activities (virtual access and roll call) and action items to approve staff employment, resignations, retirements, and transfers. No other substantive business is listed.
- Approval of staff employment as presented
- Approval of staff resignations as presented
- Approval of staff retirements as presented
- Approval of staff transfers as presented
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✓ Decided: Green Bay school board approves staff employment, resignations, transfers
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special virtual meeting and approved three personnel actions: employment of staff, resignation of staff, and transfer of staff. All motions carried, with one abstention on the resignation item. The meeting was brief and procedural, adjourning after about five minutes.
- Approved employment of staff as presented (5-0)
- Approved resignation of staff as presented (4-0-1, Mineau abstained)
- Approved transfer of staff as presented (5-0)
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
This Special Board of Education meeting will begin at 12:00 p.m. The Board of Education will be holding this meeting virtually. The Board will be using Zoom to host the meeting and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g.
For accessibility concerns, please contact:
[email protected]
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Virtual Meeting Access
Meeting
Sep 8, 2026 - Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Information, Procedural
The Board of Education will be holding this meeting virutally. The Board will be using Zoom to host the meeting and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
For accessibility concerns, please contact:
[email protected]
File Attachments
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Sep 8, 2026 - Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Action
Subject
A. Employment of Staff
Meeting
Sep 8, 2026 - Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
Category
2. Action
Type
Action
Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the employment of staff, …
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Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual (Tuesday, September 8, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Members present: Laura McCoy, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Also present: Michael Hernandez, Superintendent; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Melissa Thiel Collar, Legal Counsel
Meeting called to order at 12:01 p.m.
1. Opening Activities
A. Virtual Meeting Access
The Board of Education held this meeting virtually. The Board used Zoom to host the meeting and the meeting was live-streamed broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g/
B. Roll Call
Members present: Laura McCoy, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Members excused: Andrew Becker, James Lyerly
2. Action
A. Employment of Staff
MOTION: That the employment of staff, as presented, be approved.
Motion by Laura McCoy, second by Mary Lou Yang.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Laura McCoy, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
B. Resignation of Staff
MOTION: That the resignation of staff, as presented, be approved.
Motion by Laura McCoy, second by Mary Lou Yang.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
9 yea · 1 abstain
Laura McCoy yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Laura McCoy yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Alex Mineau abstain
3. Adjournment — Motion to adjourn by Alex Mineau, second by Jeanette Knill.
5 yea
Laura McCoy yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 5:00 (closed session) 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session
Board to discuss energy performance contract for King elementary geothermal system
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss real property negotiations and the Superintendent's performance evaluation, followed by an open session at 6:00 p.m. The board will discuss a proposed energy performance contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC for HVAC and geothermal improvements at King elementary, and will consider consent agenda items including bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel actions.
- Discussion of energy performance contract with McKinstry Essention, LLC for King elementary geothermal system
- Closed session for real property acquisition/divestment negotiations and Superintendent's performance evaluation
- Consent agenda approval including bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel actions
- Public forum with 5-minute speaking limit
- Intra-City Student Council report
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✓ Decided: Green Bay School Board approves Elmore Elementary sale and strategic plan goals
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education approved the sale of Elmore Elementary School for $450,000, adopted revisions to its strategic plan five-year goals, and passed a resolution supporting a 50/50 dual language education model. The board also approved consent agenda items, head start program guidelines, semi-annual budget transfers, and voted to table the sale of Tank Elementary School.
- Approved commercial offer to purchase Elmore Elementary School property for $450,000 to SaiQuantum, LLC (6-1)
- Tabled sale of Tank Elementary School real property until further notice (7-0)
- Approved 26-27 revisions to strategic plan five-year goals (7-0)
- Approved resolution in support of a 50/50 dual language education model (7-0)
- Approved changes to Head Start program guidelines, operational procedures handbook, and policy council bylaws (7-0)
- Approved semi-annual budget transfers for the 2025-26 budget (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (6-0, 1 abstention)
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Monday, August 24, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 5:00 (closed session) 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session portion of the meeting will take place in room #331 and the closed session portion of the meeting will take place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. with a motion to go into Closed Session in room #337 pursuant to:
Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(e) – Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, more specifically, to wit: negotiating with 3rd parties regarding the potential acquisition and d …
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Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 5:00 (closed session) 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session (Monday, August 24, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker (not present on roll call, joined remotely in closed session and open session to follow), Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Also present: Michael Hernandez, Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Melissa Thiel Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Amy Jaeckel, Executive Director of Technology and Information; Angie Roble, Chief Finance Officer; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications; Paige Miller, ICSC Representative; Jessica Trevarthen, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. Meeting Access
A. Convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331, the closed session meeting took place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: http …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
47 yea · 1 not_present · 1 nay
Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker not_present · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker nay · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting
Board to review strategic plan, dual language resolution, budget transfers
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a work session immediately following a special board meeting. The board will discuss the strategic plan progress report, a program review update, and a resolution supporting a 50/50 dual language education model. They will also review Head Start program guidelines, semi-annual budget transfers, and the 2026-27 board meeting schedule. Public comment is permitted under Board policy.
- Resolution in Support of a 50/50 Dual Language Education Model
- Semi-Annual Budget Transfers (June 2026)
- Head Start Program Guidelines and Operational Procedures Handbook & Policy Council Bylaws
- Strategic Plan Progress Report and Preview for 2026-27 School Year
- 2026-27 Board Meeting Schedule
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✓ Decided: Board hears updates, defers all action to Aug. 24 meeting
The Board of Education held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented updates on the strategic plan, program reviews, a proposed dual language resolution, Head Start guidelines, and budget transfers. All items were deferred for potential action at the regular meeting on August 24, 2026.
- No formal decisions made; all agenda items deferred to August 24 regular meeting
- Adjourned at 7:16 p.m. (motion by Becker, seconded by Yang, unanimous)
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Monday, August 10, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting
This Board of Education Work Session will begin immediately following the Special Board Meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g.
Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The Agenda will be available on the District’s Web Site www.gbaps.org on the Friday preceding the meeting, the Agenda is incorporated by reference as part of this Notice.
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Procedural
This Board of Education Works Session will begin immediately following the Special Board Meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 …
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Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting (Monday, August 10, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Also present: Michael Hernandez, Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Melissa Thiel Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Amy Jaeckel, Executive Director of Technology and Information; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications; Paige Miller, ICSC Representative; Etta Meister, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 5:29 p.m.
1. Opening Activities
A. Welcome
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
B. Roll Call
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha …
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & Immediately Following (open session)
Board to vote on sale of Tank and Elmore elementary schools
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting with a closed session to negotiate real estate deals, followed by an open session to vote on the sale of Tank and Elmore Elementary School properties and approve staff employment. The specific purchase prices and offer dates are redacted in the agenda.
- Sale of Tank Elementary School real property (purchase price redacted)
- Sale of Elmore Elementary School real property (purchase price redacted)
- Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2026-27 school year
- Closed session to negotiate potential acquisition and divestment of real property
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✓ Decided: Board approves staff employment, tables school property sales
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board held a special meeting, convening in closed session to discuss real property negotiations. In open session, the board approved the employment of staff as presented and voted to table the sale of Tank Elementary School and Elmore Elementary School real property. The meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.
- Approved employment of staff as presented (unanimous)
- Tabled sale of Tank Elementary School real property (unanimous)
- Tabled sale of Elmore Elementary School real property (unanimous)
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Monday, August 10, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & Immediately Following (open session)
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 and the closed session portion of the meeting will take place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. with a motion to go into closed session in room #337 pursuant to:
Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(e) – Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, more specifically, to wit: negotiating with 3rd parties regarding the potential acquisition and divestment of real property.
The Board …
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Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & Immediately Following (open session) (Monday, August 10, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Monday, August 10, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Also present: Michael Hernandez, Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Melissa Thiel Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Paige Miller, ICSC Representative; Etta Meister, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. Meeting Access
A. Convent in Open Session at 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
B. Roll Call
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
C. Convene in Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.
MOTION: That the Board convene in …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
21 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
Tue Aug 4, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
Board to vote on staff employment, resignations, and retirements
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will meet virtually to take action on personnel changes. The board is considering the approval of staff employment, resignations, and retirements.
- Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2026-27 school year
- Resignation of certified staff
- Retirement of certified staff for 2026-27 fiscal year
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✓ Decided: Board approves staff employment, resignations, and retirements
The Board of Education approved the employment, resignation, and retirement of staff as presented. These actions were decided during a virtual special meeting.
- Approved employment of staff (5-0)
- Approved resignation of staff (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved retirement of staff (5-0)
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
This Special Board of Education meeting will begin at 12:00 p.m. The Board of Education will be holding this meeting virtually. The Board will be using Zoom to host the meeting and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g.
For accessibility concerns, please contact:
[email protected]
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Virtual Meeting Access
Meeting
Aug 4, 2026 - Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Information, Procedural
The Board of Education will be holding this meeting virutally. The Board will be using Zoom to host the meeting and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
For accessibility concerns, please contact:
[email protected]
File Attachments
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 4, 2026 - Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Action
Subject
A. Employment of Staff
Meeting
Aug 4, 2026 - Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual
Category
2. Action
Type
Action
Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED MOTION: That the employment of staf …
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Special Board Meeting: @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual (Tuesday, August 4, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Members present: Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Members excused: Andrew Becker
Also present: Michael Hernandez, Superintendent; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; David Johns, Associate Superintendent
Meeting called to order at 12:04 p.m.
1. Opening Activities
A. Virtual Meeting Access
The Board of Education held this meeting virtually. The Board used Zoom to host the meeting and the meeting was live-streamed broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g/
B. Roll Call
Members present: Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Members excused: Andrew Becker
2. Action
A. Employment of Staff
MOTION: That the employment of staff, as presented, be approved.
Motion by Samantha Meister, second by Laura McCoy.
Discussion ensued regarding the staff approvals under this agenda item. Due to technical difficulties, Mary Lou Yang was not present for …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
9 yea · 2 not_present · 1 abstain
Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang not_present · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau abstain · Mary Lou Yang not_present
3. Adjournment — Motion to adjourn by Laura McCoy, second by Samantha Meister.
5 yea · 1 not_present
Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang not_present
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 5:00 (closed session) 6:00 p.m. (open session)
Board to conduct Superintendent's performance evaluation in closed session
The Board of Education will meet to discuss the Superintendent's performance evaluation during a closed session. The open session will include a public forum, updates from the Superintendent and on legislation, and approval of the consent agenda.
- Superintendent’s Performance Evaluation (Closed Session)
- Approval of June 2026 bills
- Intra-City Student Council Report
- Public forum for community feedback
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Monday, July 27, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 5:00 (closed session) 6:00 p.m. (open session)
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 and the closed session meeting will take place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. with a motion to go into Closed Session in room #337 pursuant to:
Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c) – considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; to wit: Superintendent’s Performance Evaluation.
The meeting will reconvene in Open Session at 6:00 p.m. in room #331 to consider the agenda.
1. Meeting Access
Subject
A. Convene …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
83 yea · 1 nay
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker nay · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session
Green Bay Area Public School District Board discusses safety, policy, and operations
The Board of Education will hold a work session covering strategic planning, operational updates, and several policy revisions. Following the open session, the Board will enter a closed session to review school safety analysis and protocols.
- Review of school safety analysis and sensitive safety protocols in closed session
- Discussion regarding referendum and 2026-27 district organizational chart revisions
- Discussion of job description updates
- Discussion of Independent Hearing Officer resolution for expulsions
- Discussion of revisions to Board policies regarding community resources and technology use
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✓ Decided: Board discusses referendum, policies; no votes taken
The Board of Education held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Items discussed included a multilingual student goal update, posting of standards, a potential referendum, organizational chart revisions, job description updates, and several policy revisions. All items were tabled for potential action at the July 27, 2026 regular meeting. The board adjourned into closed session to discuss school safety protocols.
- No formal decisions made during open session
- All agenda items brought forward for discussion and potential action at July 27, 2026 regular meeting
- Motion to adjourn into closed session for school safety discussion carried (7-0)
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Monday, July 13, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session
This Board of Education Work Session will begin immediately following the Special Board Meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g.
Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The Agenda will be available on the District’s Web Site www.gbaps.org on the Friday preceding the meeting, the Agenda is incorporated by reference as part of this Notice.
Following the Open Session, there will be a motion to adjourn into Closed Session in Room #337, pursuant to:
Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(d), to consider strategies for crime detection or prevention, to wit: to review school safety analysis and discuss sensitive school safety protocols and revisions to same.
The Board may return to open session to vote on items di …
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Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session (Monday, July 13, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly (remote), Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Also present: Michael Hernandez, Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Melissa Thiel Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Angie Roble, Chief Finance Officer; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Amy Jaeckel, Executive Director of Technology and Information; Chief Finance Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications; Paige Miller, ICSC Representative; Gwen Oleniczak, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 5:04 p.m.
1. Opening Activities
A. Welcome
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
B. Roll Call
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
7 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m.
School board to vote on multiple staff changes
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to consider and vote on several personnel actions, including the employment of administrative and certified staff on probationary contracts, staff transfers, retirements, and resignations. All items are recommended for approval as presented. The meeting will be held in open session and livestreamed.
- Employment of administrative staff on probationary contracts for 2026-2027 fiscal year
- Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2026-2027 school year
- Transfer of administrative, manager, and technical professional staff for 2026-2027 fiscal year
- Retirement of certified staff for 2026-2027 fiscal year
- Resignation of certified and administrative staff
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✓ Decided: Board approves staff employment, transfers, retirements, resignations
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special meeting on July 13, 2026, and unanimously approved four staff-related action items: employment, transfer, retirement, and resignation of staff, each as presented. All motions carried with all seven members voting yes. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
- Approved employment of staff as presented (7-0)
- Approved transfer of staff as presented (7-0)
- Approved retirement of staff as presented (7-0)
- Approved resignation of staff as presented (7-0)
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Monday, July 13, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331, which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. in room #331 to consider the agenda.
1. Meeting Access
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Meeting Access
Type
Discussion, Procedural
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. This open session meeting will take place in room #331, which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School Distr …
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Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m. (Monday, July 13, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly (remote), Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Also present: Michael Hernandez, Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Melissa Thiel Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Angie Roble, Chief Finance Officer; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Amy Jaeckel, Executive Director of Technology and Information; Chief Finance Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications; Paige Miller, ICSC Representative; Gwen Oleniczak, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. Meeting Access
A. Welcome
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
B. Roll Call
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly (remote), Alex Min …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
28 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 5:30 (closed session) 6:00 p.m. (open session)
Board to hold closed session on property negotiations
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will meet in closed session to negotiate potential acquisition and divestment of real property, then reconvene in open session for public forum, discussion of a superintendent update, a legislative update, and referendum poll results.
- Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) to negotiate real property acquisition and divestment with third parties
- Discussion of referendum poll results
- Legislative update from the district
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✓ Decided: Board approves school renovations, charter contract, and after-school providers
The Board of Education approved several contracts including high school classroom renovations and after-school program providers. They also approved a charter school contract addendum and updates to job descriptions and board policy.
- Awarded IEI General Contractors $324,000 for Preble High School FACE classroom renovations (7-0)
- Approved Addendum to 2026-2031 Charter School Contract with John Dewey Academy of Learning (7-0)
- Approved Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay for after-school programs at Danz and Fort Howard Elementary Schools for $263,154 (7-0)
- Approved YMCA of Green Bay for after-school programs at Baird, Beaumont, Eisenhower, Howe, and Sullivan Elementary Schools for $650,177 (7-0)
- Approved job description updates (7-0)
- Approved revisions to Board Policy 522.6 regarding staff-student communication (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bills, financial report, gifts, and personnel actions (7-0)
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Monday, June 22, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 5:30 (closed session) 6:00 p.m. (open session)
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 and the closed session meeting will take place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:30 p.m. with a motion to go into Closed Session in room #337 pursuant to:
Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(e) – Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, more specifically, to wit: negotiating with 3rd parties regarding the potential acquisition and divestment of real property.
The meeting will reconvene in Open …
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Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 5:30 (closed session) 6:00 p.m. (open session) (Monday, June 22, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Also present: Vicki Bayer, Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Melissa Thiel Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Amy Jaeckel, Executive Director of Technology and Information; Angie Roble, Chief Finance Officer; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications; Michael Hernandez, Incoming Superintendent; Lola Daffner, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.
1. Meeting Access
A. Convene in Open Session at 5:30 p.m.
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331, the closed session meeting took place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
B. Roll Ca …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
49 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
9. Agenda Setting
7 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
Mon Jun 8, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & Immediately Following (open session)
Green Bay school board to act on staff hires, resignations, retirements
The board will first hold a closed session to discuss employee employment status and negotiate real property acquisition or divestment. In open session, it will vote on employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2026-27, resignations, and retirements of staff.
- Vote on hiring certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2026-27 school year
- Approval of resignations of administrative and certified staff (attached resolutions)
- Approval of retirements of certified and manager/technical professional staff
- Closed session to discuss employee performance data and real property negotiations with third parties
- Meeting held at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, with live-stream on YouTube
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✓ Decided: Board approved staff employment, resignations and retirements
The board convened a closed session to discuss employment and property matters. In the open session, the board approved the employment, resignation and retirement of staff as presented. All motions carried with the recorded vote totals. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Convene closed session to discuss employment and property matters (unanimous 6‑0)
- Approve staff employment (unanimous 7‑0)
- Approve staff resignations (6‑0‑1; Alex Mineau abstained)
- Approve staff retirements (unanimous 7‑0)
- Adjourn meeting (unanimous)
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Monday, June 8, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & Immediately Following (open session)
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 and the closed session portion of the meeting will take place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. with a motion to go into Closed Session in room #337 pursuant to:
Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over whom the board has jurisdiction and Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(f), to consider financial, medical, social, or personal histories which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of persons referred …
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Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & Immediately Following (open session) (Monday, June 8, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang (arrived at 5:14 p.m.)
Also present: Vicki Bayer, Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Melissa Thiel-Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Amy Jaeckel, Executive Director of Technology and Information; Angie Roble, Chief Finance Officer; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications; Lily Rotter, ICSC Representative; Betzy Jauregui, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. Opening Activities
A. Welcome
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331, the closed session meeting took place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
B. Roll …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
19 yea · 1 not_present · 1 abstain
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang not_present · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Alex Mineau abstain
3. Adjournment
7 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
Mon Jun 8, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting
Board to enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy
The Board will hold a work session and then enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. Open session items include an update on student participation goals, selection of after-school program providers, an addendum to the John Dewey Academy of Learning charter contract, job description revisions, and a policy update on staff-student communications. A public forum will be held.
- Enter closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) for collective bargaining negotiation strategy
- Update on strategic action to increase student participation in clubs/teams/activities by 8.5 percentage points
- Selection of providers for community-based after-school programs
- Addendum to 2026-2031 charter school contract with John Dewey Academy of Learning
- Revisions to Board Policy 522.6 on Staff-Student and Staff-Minor Child Communication and Relations
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✓ Decided: Board adjourned work session unanimously
The Board voted to adjourn the work session, with all members voting in favor. Several agenda items—including after‑school program provider selection, a charter school contract addendum, job description updates, and a policy revision—were deferred for discussion at the regular Board meeting on June 22, 2026.
- Adjourned work session (unanimous)
- Deferred selection of community‑based after‑school program providers to June 22 regular board meeting
- Deferred addendum to 2026‑2031 charter school contract with John Dewey Academy to June 22 regular board meeting
- Deferred job description updates to June 22 regular board meeting
- Deferred revisions to Board Policy 522.6 (staff‑student communication) to June 22 regular board meeting
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Monday, June 8, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting
This Board of Education Work Session will begin immediately following the Special Board Meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g.
Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The Agenda will be available on the District’s Web Site www.gbaps.org on the Friday preceding the meeting, the Agenda is incorporated by reference as part of this Notice.
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
Jun 8, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Procedural
This Board of Education Works Session will begin immediately following the Special Board Meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. …
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Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting (Monday, June 8, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Also present: Vicki Bayer, Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Melissa Thiel-Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Amy Jaeckel, Executive Director of Technology and Information; Angie Roble, Chief Finance Officer; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications; Lily Rotter, ICSC Representative; Betzy Jauregui, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 6:25 p.m.
1. Opening Activities
A. Welcome
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
B. Roll Call
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, J …
Mon May 18, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)
Board approves consent agenda, bills, and financial report
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education met to approve a consent agenda, bills, a financial report, and gifts. The meeting included updates from the superintendent, clean energy committee, and legislative report.
- Consent agenda approval
- April 2026 bills payment
- Financial report (Board Report 04302026.pdf)
- Gifts report (April Report - Sheet1.pdf)
- Superintendent update
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✓ Decided: Board approves counseling resources and policy revisions
The Board of Education approved several items including school counseling resources and updates to graduation and independent study policies. The Consent Agenda, containing bills, financial reports, gifts, minutes, and personnel actions, was also approved.
- Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
- Approved school counseling resource adoption (7-0)
- Approved revisions to Policy 345.62 - Graduation Ceremony (7-0)
- Approved revisions to Policy 343.3 - Independent Study (7-0)
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Monday, May 18, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 6:00 p.m. in room #331 to consider the agenda.
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
May 18, 2026 - Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Procedural
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live streamed broa …
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Regular Board of Education Meeting: @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) (Monday, May 18, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly (remote), Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Also present: Vicki Bayer, Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Abby Tilkens, Associate Legal Counsel - Title VI & Title IX Coordinator; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Amy Jaeckel, Executive Director of Technology and Information; Angie Roble, Chief Finance Officer (remote); Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications; Paige Miller, ICSC Representative; Grace Burr, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
1. Opening Activities
A. Welcome
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session portions of the meeting took place in room #331 and closed session portions of the meeting took place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xza …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
21 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
7. Agenda Setting
7 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
Wed May 13, 2026
Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education @ 7:30 A.M.
Student council and school board to discuss weighted GPA and budget
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education and Intra-City Student Council will meet jointly to discuss the year recap, weighted GPA, advisory for credit, and budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are listed as discussion or information.
- Discussion: Weighted GPA
- Discussion: Advisory for Credit
- Discussion: Budget
- Good News Reports from East, West, Southwest, Preble High Schools and John Dewey Academy of Learning
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education @ 7:30 A.M.
The Intra-City Student Council along with members of the Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
1. Welcome
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
May 13, 2026 - Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education @ 7:30 A.M.
Category
1. Welcome
Type
Procedural
The Intra-City Student Council along with members of the Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor.
Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the Distr …
Mon May 11, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session
Board discusses student achievement goals and policy revisions
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss strategic planning updates regarding student credentials and advanced coursework. The body will also review proposed revisions to policies on graduation ceremonies and independent study.
- Discussion on increasing students earning AP, IB, or dual credit to 73% or higher
- Discussion on ensuring at least 45% of students earn an industry credential upon graduation
- Review of school counseling resource adoption
- Update on 2022 and 2024 referendums
- Proposed revisions to Board Policy 345.62 (Graduation Ceremony) and Policy 343.3 (Independent Study)
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session
This Board of Education Work Session will begin immediately following the Special Board Meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g.
Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The Agenda will be available on the District’s Web Site www.gbaps.org on the Friday preceding the meeting, the Agenda is incorporated by reference as part of this Notice.
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - Board of Education Work Session: @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Procedural
This Board of Education Works Session will begin immediately following the Special Board Meeting in the Green Bay A …
Mon May 11, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m.
School board approves staff employment, transfers, retirements, resignations
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 11, 2026, to consider and approve personnel actions. All recommended motions regarding employment, transfer, retirement, and resignation of staff were passed unanimously. The meeting was held in open session at the district office and livestreamed on YouTube.
- Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2026-27 school year
- Approved transfer of administrators, managers, technical professionals, and certified staff for 2026-27
- Approved retirement of certified staff for the 2025-26 fiscal year
- Approved resignation of certified staff
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331, which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. in room #331 to consider the agenda.
1. Meeting Access
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - Special Board Meeting: @ 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Meeting Access
Type
Discussion, Procedural
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. This open session meeting will take place in room #331, which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School Distri …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
12 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea
4. Adjournment
11 yea · 1 abstain
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Mary Lou Yang yea · Alex Mineau abstain
Mon May 4, 2026
Special Board Meeting - Board Retreat @ 5 p.m.
Board to discuss budget forecast and referendum planning for 2026-27
This special board meeting and retreat includes discussions on the budget forecast and referendum planning for the 2026-27 school year, a superintendent transition update, and board expectations and meeting management. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.
- Discussion: Superintendent Transition Update
- Discussion: Budget Forecast and Referendum Planning for 2026-27
- Discussion: Board Expectations
- Discussion: Meeting Management/Agenda Management
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✓ Decided: Board discusses budget forecasts and leadership expectations
The Board of Education held a retreat to discuss the upcoming 2026-27 budget forecast and referendum planning. Members also discussed board expectations, including budgeting and meeting management. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during this session.
- No substantive decisions were made during this meeting
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Monday, May 4, 2026
Special Board Meeting - Board Retreat @ 5 p.m.
The Board of Education will be meeting at the Aging & Disability Resource Center, 200 S Adams, Green Bay, WI 54301. The open session meeting will take place in the Boardroom. The meeting will not be live-streamed or broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting.
1. Opening Activities
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
May 4, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Board Retreat @ 5 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Procedural
The meeting will not be live streamed or broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel. The Agenda will be available on the District’s Website www.gbaps.org on the Friday preceding the meeting. The Agenda is incorporated by reference as part of this Notice.
For accessibility concerns, please contact:
[email protected]
File Attachments
Subject
B. Roll Call
Meeting
May 4, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Board Retreat @ 5 p.m.
Category
1. Opening Activities
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
2. Superintendent Update
Subject
A. Superintendent Transition Update
Meeting
May 4, 2026 - Special Board Meeting - Board Retreat @ 5 p.m. …
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Special Board Meeting - Board Retreat @ 5 p.m. (Monday, May 4, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
Also present: Vicki Bayer, Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications and Public Relations; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Angie Roble, Chief Financial Officer; Amy Jaeckel, Executive Director of Technology and Information; Michael Hernandez, Incoming Superintendent
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. Opening Activities
A. Welcome
The Board of Education met in the Aging & Disability Resource Center Building located at 300 S. Adams, Green Bay, WI 54301. The open session meeting took place in the Board Room.
B. Roll Call
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister, Mary Lou Yang
2. Superintendent Update
A. Superintendent Transition Update
Michael Hernandez, incoming Superintendent, provided an update to the Board regarding his time spent onboarding and transition into the District.
3. Budg …
Mon Apr 27, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: 4/27/2026 @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)
Board to hold closed session for expulsion hearings and personnel matters
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will convene in closed session at 5 p.m. for expulsion hearings and discussions on employee status, then reconvene in open session at 6 p.m. for recognitions and routine business. The open session includes awards and public forum.
- Closed session for expulsion hearings and personnel matters
- Recognition of WIAA Girls Hockey State Champion (Bay Area Ice Bears)
- Recognition of 7 Educators of Distinction
- Recognition of 4 Golden Apple Award winners
- Recognition of 2026 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellowship recipient
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Monday, April 27, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: 4/27/2026 @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331, the closed session portions will take place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. with a motion to go into Closed Session in room #337 pursuant to:
Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(a) and (f) - Considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputat …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
11. Agenda Setting
4 nay · 3 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Laura McCoy nay · James Lyerly nay · Samantha Meister nay · Mary Lou Yang nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Apr 16, 2026
Exchange of Proposals: 4/16/26 @ 9:00 a.m - Teachers
School board to exchange initial bargaining proposals with teachers union
The Green Bay Area Public School District and the Green Bay Education Association (representing teachers) will meet to exchange initial bargaining proposals. The open session may be followed by a closed session to discuss employee compensation. This is the start of contract negotiations for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Exchange of initial bargaining proposals between the district and the Green Bay Education Association (teachers)
- Potential closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employee compensation
- Meeting held at District Office, 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, Room 331
- Public open session begins at 9:00 a.m. on April 16, 2026
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Exchange of Proposals: 4/16/26 @ 9:00 a.m - Teachers
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSALS: The Green Bay Area Public School District has agreed to meet with the Green Bay Education Association representing Teachers on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Green Bay Area Public Schools District Office Building, 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303, Room #331, to exchange initial bargaining proposals. This meeting for the exchange of initial proposals is open to the public pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.86 and 111.70(4)(mb). The meeting will begin in Open Session with potential to consider the appropriate motion for a Closed Session so provided by law – pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c) – Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, to wit: compensation.
1. Meeting Access
Subject
A. Convene In Open Session @ 9:00 a.m.
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Exchange of Proposals: 4/16/26 @ 9:00 a.m - Teachers
Category
1. Meeting Access
Type
Procedural
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session and closed session portions of the meetings will take place in room #331, which is located on the 3rd floor.
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSALS: The Green Bay Area Public …
Thu Apr 16, 2026
Exchange of Proposals: 4/16/26 @ Immediately Following Teachers - Paraprofessionals
District and Paraprofessional Association to exchange bargaining proposals
The Green Bay Area Public School District will meet with the Green Bay Education Association representing Paraprofessionals. The meeting is for the exchange of initial bargaining proposals regarding compensation.
- Exchange of initial bargaining proposals between the District and Green Bay Education Association
- Potential closed session to consider employee compensation data
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Exchange of Proposals: 4/16/26 @ Immediately Following Teachers - Paraprofessionals
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSALS: The Green Bay Area Public School District has agreed to meet with the Green Bay Education Association representing Paraprofessionals on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Green Bay Area Public Schools District Office Building, 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303, Room #331, to exchange initial bargaining proposals. This meeting for the exchange of initial proposals is open to the public pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.86 and 111.70(4)(mb). The meeting will begin in Open Session with potential to consider the appropriate motion for a Closed Session so provided by law – pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c) – Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, to wit: compensation.
1. Meeting Access
Subject
A. Convene In Open Session @ Immediately Following Teacher Exchange of Proposals
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Exchange of Proposals: 4/16/26 @ Immediately Following Teachers - Paraprofessionals
Category
1. Meeting Access
Type
Procedural
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session and closed session portions of the meetings will take place in …
Thu Apr 16, 2026
Exchange of Proposals: 4/16/26 @ 10:00 a.m. - Plumbers and Pipefitters, Carpenters, and Electrical Workers
School district to exchange initial bargaining proposals with three unions
The Green Bay Area Public School District will meet with the United Association Local 400 (Plumbers and Pipefitters), North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 158 to exchange initial bargaining proposals. The open session includes a roll call and a motion to convene in closed session to discuss employee compensation. No decisions are scheduled; this meeting is limited to exchanging proposals.
- Exchange of initial bargaining proposals with United Association Local 400, Carpenters' Council, and IBEW Local 158
- Meeting held at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, Room #331
- Closed session authorized under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to discuss compensation data
- Public open session begins at 10:00 a.m. on April 16, 2026
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
Exchange of Proposals: 4/16/26 @ 10:00 a.m. - Plumbers and Pipefitters, Carpenters, and Electrical Workers
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSALS: The Green Bay Area Public School District has agreed to meet with the United Association Local 400 (Plumbers and Pipefitters), North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 158 on Thursday, April 14, 2026, at the Green Bay Area Public Schools District Office Building, 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303, Room #331, to exchange initial bargaining proposals. This meeting for the exchange of initial proposals is open to the public pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.86 and 111.70(4)(mb). The meeting will begin in Open Session with potential to consider the appropriate motion for a Closed Session so provided by law – pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c) – Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, to wit: compensation.
1. Virtual Meeting Access
Subject
A. Convene In Open Session @ 10:00 a.m.
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026 - Exchange of Proposals: 4/16/26 @ 10:00 a.m. - Plumbers and Pipefitters, Carpenters, and Electrical Workers
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1. Virtual Meeting Access
Type
Procedural
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District …
Mon Apr 13, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: 4/13/26 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session
Board to discuss 2026-2027 budget and fiscal management policies
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the 2026-2027 budget, fee schedule, and administrative tuition reimbursement. The meeting includes updates on strategic planning for family and community engagement and a review of fiscal and support service policies. A closed session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining negotiation strategies.
- 2026-2027 Budget and Fee Schedule discussion
- Proposed suspension of administrative tuition reimbursement for 2026-2027
- Revisions to 600 and 700 series policies regarding fiscal management and support services
- New policies for recreational use of district playgrounds and waste management/recycling
- Closed session regarding collective bargaining agreement negotiation strategy
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✓ Decided: Board votes 7-0 to enter closed session for collective bargaining negotiations
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a work session on April 13, 2026, to review budget updates, policy revisions, and strategic planning items. Superintendent Vicki Bayer provided updates on Title funding losses and proposed staff reductions for the 2026-27 school year. Several fee schedules and policy changes were discussed but tabled for action at the April 27 regular meeting. The board made no substantive decisions during this session, voting only to adjourn into closed session for collective bargaining negotiations (7-0).
- Adjourned into closed session for collective bargaining negotiations (7-0)
- Tabled 2026-27 fee schedule and tuition reimbursement for April 27 action
- Tabled policy revisions on wellness, surveillance technology, and fiscal management for April 27 action
- Reviewed budget updates on Title funding losses and staff reductions (no vote)
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Monday, April 13, 2026
Board of Education Work Session: 4/13/26 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session
This Board of Education Work Session will begin immediately following the Special Board Meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 and the closed session portion of the meeting will take place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g.
Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The Agenda will be available on the District’s Web Site www.gbaps.org on the Friday preceding the meeting, the Agenda is incorporated by reference as part of this Notice.
Following the Open Session, there will be a motion to reconvene into Closed Session in Room #337, pursuant to:
Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(e) - Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified …
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Board of Education Work Session: 4/13/26 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session (Monday, April 13, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Lynn Gerlach, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister
Also present: Vicki Bayer, Superintendent; Melissa Thiel-Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Angie Roble, Chief Finance Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications; Miranda Neuman, ICSC Representative; Kendall Blahnik, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 5:32 p.m.
1. Opening Activities
A. Welcome
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331 and the closed session meeting took place in room #337 both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
B. Roll Call
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Lynn Gerlach, Alex Mineau, Jeanette K …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
7 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea
Mon Apr 13, 2026
Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Canvassers Meeting: 4/13/26 @ 9 a.m.
Board to canvass spring election returns
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Canvassers will meet to canvass the spring election returns, prepare statements and certifications as required by law, and fill any temporary vacancies if needed. The meeting is open to the public but not livestreamed.
- Spring General Election Canvass — review and certify election returns
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Monday, April 13, 2026
Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Canvassers Meeting: 4/13/26 @ 9 a.m.
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Canvassers will conduct its canvass of the spring election returns at the District Office, 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303 in room 331.
The Board of Canvassers will prepare and issue such statements, determinations, and certifications as required by state law. If necessary, any temporary vacancy on the Board of Canvassers may be filled and any oath(s) of office may be administered at the outset of the meeting. This meeting is not broadcast via live stream but is open to the public; unless otherwise noticed.
1. Election Canvass
Subject
A. Spring General Election Canvass
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Canvassers Meeting: 4/13/26 @ 9 a.m.
Category
1. Election Canvass
Type
The Board of Canvassers will prepare and issue such statements, determinations, and certifications as required by state law. If necessary, any temporary vacancy on the Board of Canvassers may be filled and any oath(s) of office may be administered at the outset of the meeting. This meeting is not broadcast via live stream but is open to the public; unless otherwise noticed.
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2. Adjournment
Mon Apr 13, 2026
Special Board Meeting: 4/13/2026 @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & Immediately Following (open session)
Board approves contract for new Superintendent Michael Hernandez
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special meeting that included a closed session to deliberate a new superintendent contract. In open session, the board voted to offer Michael Hernandez a contract to serve as the next superintendent. The board also approved the employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, and accepted resignations of certified and managerial staff.
- Closed session to deliberate new Superintendent contract under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c)
- Approved motion to offer Michael Hernandez a contract as next Superintendent (motion carried 7-0)
- Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years
- Approved resignations of certified staff and manager/technical professional staff
- Meeting held at District Office, 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay
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✓ Decided: Board approves Michael Hernandez as new superintendent
The Board of Education convened in closed session to discuss the new Superintendent contract and then approved Michael Hernandez to serve as the next Superintendent. The Board also approved employment and resignation items and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved Michael Hernandez as next Superintendent (7-0)
- Approved employment of staff (7-0)
- Approved resignation of staff (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:31 p.m. (7-0)
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Monday, April 13, 2026
Special Board Meeting: 4/13/2026 @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & Immediately Following (open session)
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331 and the closed session portion of the meeting will take place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. in room #331 to consider the agenda.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. with a motion to go into Closed Session in room #337 pursuant to:
Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c) – considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; to wit: deliberation of new Superintendent contract.
The Board wi …
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Special Board Meeting: 4/13/2026 @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & Immediately Following (open session) (Monday, April 13, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Lynn Gerlach, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister
Also present: Vicki Bayer, Superintendent; Melissa Thiel-Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Angie Roble, Chief Finance Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications; Miranda Neuman, ICSC Representative; Kendall Blahnik, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. Meeting Access
A. Convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331, the closed session meeting took place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
B. Roll Call
Members present:
Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Lynn Gerlach, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Sam …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
14 yea
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea
4. Adjournment
13 yea · 1 abstain
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau abstain
Mon Mar 23, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: 3/23/26 @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session
Board to deliberate new Superintendent contract and school safety protocols
The Board of Education is holding a meeting with both open and closed sessions. Closed sessions are scheduled to discuss a new Superintendent contract, student expulsion hearings, and revisions to school safety protocols.
- Deliberation of new Superintendent contract
- Expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)
- Review and discussion of sensitive school safety protocols and revisions
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Monday, March 23, 2026
Regular Board of Education Meeting: 3/23/26 @ 5:00 p.m. (closed session) & 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331, the closed session portions will take place in room #337, both of which are located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. with a motion to go into Closed Session in room #337 pursuant to:
Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c) – considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; to wit: deliberation of new Superintendent contract; and
Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(a) and (f) - Considering financial, medical, social or perso …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
105 yea · 18 nay · 10 abstain
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau yea · Andrew Becker yea · Jeanette Knill nay · Samantha Meister nay · Lynn Gerlach nay · James Lyerly nay · Laura McCoy nay · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau nay · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy nay · James Lyerly nay · Lynn Gerlach nay · Samantha Meister nay · Jeantte Knill nay · Alex Mineau abstain · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Andrew Becker nay · Alex Mineau abstain · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau abstain · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau abstain · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau abstain · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau abstain · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau abstain · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau abstain · Andrew Becker nay · Laura McCoy nay · James Lyerly nay · Lynn Gerlach nay · Jeanette Knill nay · Samantha Meister nay · Alex Mineau abstain · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau abstain · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea
Wed Mar 11, 2026
Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 3/11/2026 @ 7:30 A.M.
Student Council and board discuss advisory, GPA, vaping
The Intra-City Student Council and Board of Education will meet for discussion only. Items include sharing good news from schools, and discussing advisory ideas, weighted GPA, and deterring vaping. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Good News Reports from East, West, Southwest, Preble high schools and John Dewey Academy
- Discussion of Advisory Ideas
- Discussion of Weighted GPA
- Discussion of Deter Vaping
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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 3/11/2026 @ 7:30 A.M.
The Intra-City Student Council along with members of the Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
1. Welcome
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
Mar 11, 2026 - Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 3/11/2026 @ 7:30 A.M.
Category
1. Welcome
Type
Procedural
The Intra-City Student Council along with members of the Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The meeting will take place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor.
Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access es …
Mon Mar 9, 2026
Special Board Meeting: 3/9/2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
Board approves $2.76M contract for Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation remodel
This special board meeting includes a discussion on superintendent hiring and action on several personnel items (transfers, resignations, retirements). The board approved a $2,761,109 bid to Zeise Construction for the remodel of Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation.
- Discussion on superintendent hiring
- Approval of transfer of staff for 2026-2027 school year
- Approval of resignation of certified staff (one no vote)
- Approval of retirement of administrative staff
- Award of general contractor bid to Zeise Construction for $2,761,109 for Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation remodel
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✓ Decided: Board approves staff transfers, retirements, and construction contract
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board approved staff transfers, resignations, and retirements. They also approved a $2.76 million construction contract for the Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation remodel.
- Approved staff transfers (7-0)
- Approved staff resignations (6-1)
- Approved staff retirements (7-0)
- Awarded Zeise Construction $2.76M remodel contract (7-0)
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Monday, March 9, 2026
Special Board Meeting: 3/9/2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting will take place in room #331, which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g. Any special needs or any requests for accommodations related to accessing the meeting should be sent to
[email protected] or 920-448-2148, at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting. This would include any person for whom it would be burdensome or infeasible to use the primary method(s) of remote access established by the District.
The meeting will convene in Open Session at 5:00 p.m. in room #331 to consider the agenda.
1. Meeting Access
Subject
A. Welcome
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - Special Board Meeting: 3/9/2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Meeting Access
Type
Discussion, Procedural
The Board of Education will be meeting in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. This open session meeting will take place in room #331, which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals will be joining via zoom and the meeting will be live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Pu …
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Special Board Meeting: 3/9/2026 @ 5:00 p.m. (Monday, March 9, 2026)
Generated by Kinsey Lehr on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Lynn Gerlach, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knill, Samantha Meister
Also present: Vicki Bayer, Superintendent; David Johns, Associate Superintendent; Melissa Thiel-Collar, Legal Counsel; Kinsey Lehr, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education; Amy Jaeckel, Executive Director of Technology and Information (remote); Angie Roble, Chief Finance Officer; Lori Blakeslee, Director of Communications; Mike Friis, Executive Director of Human Resources; Cale Pulczinski, Chief Operations Officer; Chanel Leopold, ICSC Representative; Lola Daffner, ICSC Representative
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. Meeting Access
A. Welcome
The Board of Education met in the Green Bay Area Public School District Office Building located at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. The open session meeting took place in room #331 which is located on the 3rd floor. Some individuals joined via zoom and the meeting was live-stream broadcasted on the Green Bay Area Public School District YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBxEp_9xzauvGyUydBvV9g .
B. Roll Call
Members present: Andrew Becker, Laura McCoy, James Lyerly, Lynn Gerlach, Alex Mineau, Jeanette Knil …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
20 yea · 1 nay
Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea · Alex Mineau nay · Andrew Becker yea · Laura McCoy yea · James Lyerly yea · Lynn Gerlach yea · Alex Mineau yea · Jeanette Knill yea · Samantha Meister yea
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
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