Green Bay Area Public School District public meetings in 2025

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 12/22/2025 5:30 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is meeting primarily to hold closed sessions under Wisconsin statutes: one for expulsion hearings and another for conferring with legal counsel on potential litigation. A brief open session will follow at 6:00 p.m. to consider the remaining agenda, which consists only of procedural items such as roll call, pledge, and public forum.

• Closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)
• Closed session for legal advice on potential litigation matters
• Public forum for citizen comments (5 minutes per speaker)

The Board of Education approved the 2026-2027 school calendar and several policy revisions. A proposal for a portable weapon detection pilot program failed to pass. The Board also authorized the retention of Law Forward as counsel for potential litigation.

• Approved consolidation of wage rates for Utility, Utility Painter, and Facility Technician positions
• Approved resolution to request a school start date waiver from DPI for 2026-27
• Adopted 2026-2027 school calendar with September 1 start date (subject to waiver)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy 170 regarding meetings
• Approved revisions to Board Policy 343.2 regarding class size and staffing
• Approved revisions to Board Policy 363.5 regarding internet filtering
• Denied directive for a portable weapon detection pilot program (2-5)
• Authorized retention of Law Forward as counsel for potential litigation

Special Board Meeting: 12/18/2025 @ 9:30 a.m. (VIRTUAL Closed Session)

This is a special board meeting of the Green Bay Area Public School District that will immediately enter a virtual closed session. The closed session is authorized under Wisconsin statutes to conduct expulsion hearings, which involve private student disciplinary data. No other business is on the agenda.

• Motion to convene in closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(a) and (f) for expulsion hearings

Special Board Meeting: 12/15/2025 @ 10:00 a.m. (Closed Session)

The Board will meet in a closed session to conduct expulsion hearings. The meeting is held pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(a) and (f) and 120.13 (1)(c) and (e).

• Expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13 (1)(c) and (e)

Board of Education Work Session: 12/8/25 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School Board will discuss a weapon detection system recommendation, updates on 2022 and 2024 referendums, and a proposal to consolidate wage rates for facility positions. The board will also consider a resolution requesting a school start date waiver for 2026-27 and review the proposed 2026-27 school calendar. Policy revisions on board meetings, class size, and internet filtering are on the agenda. The meeting will move into closed session to discuss litigation strategy regarding sale of district property and the superintendent search.

• Weapon detection recommendation (discussion, no dollar amount specified)
• Resolution authorizing request to DPI for school start date waiver for 2026-27
• 2026-27 school calendar proposal
• Revisions to Board Policy 170 (meetings), 343.2 (class size), and 363.5 (internet filtering)
• Recommendation to consolidate wage rates for Utility, Utility Painter, and Facility Technician positions

The Board of Education held a work session to review several upcoming proposals. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during the open session, as all discussed items were deferred for potential action at the December 22, 2025, regular meeting.

• Deferred weapon detection recommendation to Dec 22 meeting
• Deferred wage rate consolidation recommendation to Dec 22 meeting
• Deferred school start date waiver request to Dec 22 meeting
• Deferred 26-27 school calendar proposal to Dec 22 meeting
• Deferred Policy 170 revisions to Dec 22 meeting
• Deferred Policy 343.2 revisions to Dec 22 meeting
• Deferred Policy 363.5 revisions to Dec 22 meeting
• Approved adjournment into closed session (6-0)

Special Board Meeting: 12/8/2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

The board approved the employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2025-26 school year and awarded a $428,093 roof replacement bid to Crafts, Inc. for Red Smith K-8. Both motions carried unanimously by the six members present. The meeting also included procedural items like roll call and welcome.

• Approval of certified staff employment on probationary contracts for the 2025-26 school year
• Award of $428,093 roof replacement bid to Crafts, Inc. for Red Smith K-8

The board voted to approve the employment of staff as presented. It also approved awarding Crafts, Inc. the contract to replace the roof at Red Smith K-8 for $428,093. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved employment of staff (unanimous)
• Approved award to Crafts, Inc. for Red Smith K-8 roof replacement $428,093 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 11/24/2025 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will convene open and closed sessions on November 24, 2025. The board will go into closed session to review weapon detection RFI submissions, hold expulsion hearings, and discuss the superintendent search including developing interview questions. The open session is procedural, with no substantive public agenda items listed.

• Review of weapon detection RFI submissions
• Expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)
• Superintendent search discussion on developing interview questions for applicants
• Motion to convene closed session for the above topics

The Board of Education tabled a proposed policy regarding student backpack storage. Several other administrative updates were approved, including revisions to procurement, wireless device use, and graduation requirements.

• Tabled student backpack storage policy (4-3)
• Approved revisions to Rule 170 regarding work session meetings (7-0)
• Tabled Policy 170 regarding Board of Education meetings (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 672 regarding procurement and purchase thresholds (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 443.5 regarding student wireless communication devices (6-1)
• Approved revisions to Rule 345.6 regarding graduation requirements (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, financial report, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 11/20/2025 @ 9:30 a.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will convene a closed session on November 20, 2025, to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin statute. The only action item is a motion to adjourn into closed session for this purpose. No other business is scheduled.

• Motion to convene closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for expulsion hearings

Special Board Meeting: 11/19/25 @ 4:30 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District board held a special meeting to consider the termination of a staff member, with no public comment allowed. After multiple closed sessions to review evidence and deliberate, the board returned to open session and voted 5-2 to terminate Mr. Sila based on charges 1 and 2. The meeting included procedural motions to convene in and out of closed session under state law.

• Board voted 5-2 to terminate employee Mr. Sila on charges 1 and 2
• Meeting included closed sessions to confer with legal counsel and review evidence
• No public forum was provided per board policy
• Held at district office, 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay

The Board of Education met in open and closed sessions to review an investigation report and evidence regarding potential employee discipline. Following deliberations, the Board voted to accept the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate Mr. Sila's employment based on charges 1 and 2.

• Approved convening in closed session to review procedures for receiving evidence (7-0)
• Approved convening in closed session to deliberate regarding the evidentiary matter (7-0)
• Approved termination of Mr. Sila's employment (5-2)

Special Board Meeting: 11/11/2025 @ 9:30 a.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will hold a special closed session meeting on November 11, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The only action is a motion to convene in closed session under Wisconsin law to conduct expulsion hearings. No open session items are scheduled.

• Closed session motion to hold expulsion hearings under Wis. Stat. 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Special Board Meeting: 11/10/2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will consider the employment, resignation, and retirement of certified staff for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting is a special session with only procedural personnel actions on the agenda.

• Employment of staff on probationary contracts for 2025-26 school year
• Resignation of certified staff
• Retirement of certified staff for 2025-26 fiscal year

The Board of Education approved several personnel actions during a special meeting. This included the employment of new staff, as well as the resignation and retirement of existing staff members.

• Approved employment of staff (7-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (7-0)
• Approved retirement of staff (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 11/10/25 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss strategic goals for student attendance and language proficiency. The meeting includes updates on district report cards and referendums, as well as potential revisions to several district policies. A closed session is scheduled to address school safety protocols, personnel matters, and potential litigation.

• Discussion on goal for at least 12% of students to graduate with proficiency in multiple languages
• Review of potential revisions to Policy 672 regarding procurement and purchasing
• Discussion of revisions to Policy 443.5 on student use of wireless communication devices
• Review of potential revisions to Rule 345.6 regarding graduation requirements
• Closed session to review school safety analysis and sensitive safety protocols

The Board of Education held a work session to review strategic goals regarding student proficiency in multiple languages and attendance. Discussions also covered district report cards, safety and security timelines, and various policy revisions.

• Approved agenda reorder to move Safety & Security Update ahead of Membership Numbers Update (unanimous)
• Adjourned into Closed Session for safety protocols and legal counsel discussion (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 11/4/2025 @ 9:30 a.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board is meeting in closed session to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin law. No public business is on the agenda; the only action is to convene the closed session.

• Motion to convene into closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for expulsion hearings

Special Board Meeting: 10/29/2025 @ 5:30 p.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board will hold a closed session on October 29, 2025, to discuss personnel information related to an employee's administrative leave. No public action or decision is scheduled on the agenda. The board may vote in open session afterward on matters discussed privately.

• Closed session motion under Wisconsin statutes to review personnel data related to an employee's administrative leave

The Board of Education convened a closed session to review specific personnel information regarding an employee's administrative leave. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded outside of the motion to enter the closed session.

• Entered closed session (7-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 10/27/2025 @ Immediately Following Public Hearing (open session)

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting following a public hearing. The agenda consists of procedural opening activities, recognition of an AFSCME donation to the McKinney-Vento program, and discussion items including a superintendent update, Clean Energy Advisory Committee update, and legislative update. The board will also vote on a consent agenda approving routine bills and gifts. This meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed beyond standard business.

• Recognition of AFSCME donation to McKinney-Vento Program
• Clean Energy Advisory Committee update
• Legislative update (report attached)
• Approval of consent agenda including September 2025 payments and gifts report

The Board approved the 2025-26 Final Budget and a $115,239,887 levy. They also approved a Superintendent Search Survey and accepted school security drill evaluations. However, a motion to implement a consistent daily schedule across all four high schools with a 40-minute lunch period failed, though the original motion to adopt a consistent schedule without the lunch requirement passed.

• Approved 2025-26 Final Budget (7-0)
• Approved Final Levy Certification of $115,239,887 (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent Search Survey (7-0)
• Accepted school security drill evaluations (7-0)
• Approved job description updates (7-0)
• Failed to approve revised high school daily schedule with 40-minute lunch (5-2)
• Approved original motion for consistent daily schedule without lunch requirement (5-2)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 p.m.

Public Hearing: 2025-26 Budget: 10/27/2025 @ 5:30 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District holds a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 budget at 5:30 p.m. on October 27, 2025. Community members may comment in person or submit written comments by email. The Board will hold a regular meeting after the hearing to vote on the budget. The agenda includes discussion of recommended changes to the budget.

• Public hearing for the 2025-26 budget at 200 S. Broadway, Room #331
• Board will vote on the budget following the hearing
• Discussion of recommended changes to the 2025-26 budget (files included: Budget Book, Change Analysis, Tax apportionment)
• Public comment allowed: 3 minutes per speaker, in-person or written via [email protected]
• Livestream on YouTube and Zoom access available

The Board of Education conducted a public hearing to review recommended changes to the 2025-26 budget. No formal votes were taken to approve or deny the budget during this meeting.

Special Board Meeting: 10/20/2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting in open session to discuss the superintendent search process. The agenda includes welcome, roll call, and adjournment; no votes or other business are listed.

• Discussion on the Superintendent Search Process

The board held a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search process, including survey design, interview scheduling, and community engagement plans. No substantive motions were adopted during this session. The board unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:02 p.m., with the search survey scheduled for a vote on October 27.

• Adjourned special board meeting at 7:02 p.m. (motion carried unanimously)

Board of Education Work Session: 10/13/25 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss strategic planning, education updates, and operations. Discussions include academic performance goals, high school scheduling, and the 2025-26 proposed budget.

• Academic excellence updates for ELA and Math performance
• Proposed revised high school daily schedule for 2026-27
• Charter school update
• 2022 and 2024 referendum updates
• 2025-26 proposed budget discussion

The Board of Education held a work session to receive updates on strategic planning, school safety, and charter schools. Several items, including the 2025-26 proposed budget and high school scheduling, were deferred for potential action at the October 27 meeting. The session concluded with the Board entering a closed session for expulsion hearings.

• Approved agenda reorder (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment into Closed Session for expulsion hearings (6-0)

Special Board Meeting: 10/13/2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider and vote on the employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2025-26 school year. Other agenda items are limited to meeting access, roll call, and adjournment.

• Action item: Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2025-26 school year — recommended motion to approve as presented

The Board of Education approved the employment of staff as presented. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. and adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

• Approved employment of staff (6-0)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 10/8/2025 @ 7:30 A.M.

The Intra-City Student Council and Board of Education meet to discuss progress on a new school schedule proposal for the 2026-27 school year, along with district communication with students and a school safety ambassador request. The meeting also includes good news reports from area high schools.

• Discussion of New School Schedule Progress and Proposal for 26-27 Approval
• Discussion of District Communication with Students
• Discussion of School Safety Ambassador Request
• Good News Reports from East, West, Southwest, Preble High Schools and John Dewey Academy of Learning

Special Board Meeting: 9/25/2025 @ 1:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

The Board is meeting in a closed session to conduct expulsion hearings. This session is held pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(a) and (f) and 120.13 (1)(c) and (e).

• Expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 120.13 (1)(c) and (e)

Special Board Meeting: 9/23/2025 @ 1:00 p.m. (Closed Session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board is holding a special meeting in closed session to conduct expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statutes. The only action item is a motion to adjourn into closed session for that purpose.

• Closed session motion to discuss expulsion hearings per Wisconsin Statute 120.13(1)(c) and (e)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 9/22/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with discussions including a Superintendent Update, Clean Energy Advisory Committee Update, Legislative Update (with a report attached), and a Safety & Security Update. The board will also consider approval of the consent agenda, which includes routine bills and gifts. Public forum and a student council report are also scheduled.

• Intra-City Student Council report to board
• Public forum for community input (5 minutes per speaker)
• Discussion: Superintendent Update
• Discussion: Clean Energy Advisory Committee Update
• Discussion: Safety & Security Update

The Board of Education approved several salary increases for the 2025-26 fiscal year and authorized the sale of the Keller Elementary School property. Additionally, revisions to course listings and specific board policies were passed, while a rule regarding public participation was postponed.

• Approved 2026-27 course listings
• Approved 800 Series policy revisions
• Postponed Rule 187 (Public Participation) to October 27 meeting
• Approved sale of Keller Elementary School for $725,000
• Approved 2.95% base wage increase for educators retroactive to July 1, 2025
• Approved combined salary increases for trades, clerical, support, technical, and management staff
• Approved 2.95% wage increase for Administrators retroactive to July 1, 2025
• Approved no adjustment to School Board Member compensation for 2025-26

Exchange of Proposals: 9/12/25 @ 12:30 p.m. - Plumbers and Pipefitters, Carpenters, and Electrical Workers

The Green Bay Area Public School District will meet with 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 will begin at 12:30 p.m. on September 12, 2025, with a potential move to closed session to discuss employee compensation. The public is allowed to observe the open portion of the meeting.

• Exchange of initial bargaining proposals with United Association Local 400, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, and IBEW Local 158
• Meeting begins in open session at 12:30 p.m. with roll call
• Possible closed session to discuss compensation under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c)

Exchange of Proposals: 9/11/25 @ 10:30 a.m - Teachers

The Green Bay Area Public School District will meet with the Green Bay Education Association to exchange initial bargaining proposals for the 2025-26 teacher contract. The open session may be followed by a closed session to discuss compensation data. No specific proposals or terms are listed on the agenda.

• Exchange of initial bargaining proposals between district and teachers union
• Meeting may go into closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) for compensation discussions
• Public meeting at District Office, 200 S. Broadway, Room 331

Exchange of Proposals: 9/11/25 @ Immediately Following Teachers - Paraprofessionals

The Green Bay Area Public School District will meet with the Green Bay Education Association representing Paraprofessionals to exchange initial bargaining proposals. The meeting begins in open session and may move to closed session to discuss compensation. This is a procedural step in collective bargaining.

• Exchange of initial bargaining proposals with paraprofessionals
• Possible closed session to discuss employee compensation

Board of Education Work Session: 9/8/25 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss strategic workforce goals, course listings for the 2026-27 school year, referendum updates, and policy revisions. The board will then vote to adjourn into closed session to negotiate potential acquisition or divestment of Keller Elementary, collective bargaining strategy, and pending litigation.

• Closed session to negotiate with 3rd parties on potential acquisition or divestment of Keller Elementary
• Discussion of revisions to Board policies in the 800 series, including charter school policy (896) and rules
• Discussion of revisions to Rule 187 on public participation at board and committee meetings
• Discussion of course listings for the 2026-27 school year
• Update on 2022 & 2024 referendum projects

The Board of Education held a work session to discuss strategic planning, course listings, and policy revisions. Following a closed session, the Board approved authorization to file for injunctive relief against the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association.

• Approved agenda reorder to move Policy and Governance before Operations (unanimous)
• Approved authorization of filing for injunctive relief against the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (6-1)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Special Board Meeting: 9/8/2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education conducted interviews with two superintendent search consultants (WASB and CESA 7) and then voted to contract CESA 7 to assist with the superintendent search. The motion passed 6-1, with Samantha Meister voting no. The meeting also included procedural items such as welcome, roll call, and adjournment.

• Interviews with WASB (Wisconsin Association of School Boards) and CESA 7 for superintendent search consulting
• Action item to select a superintendent search firm; motion to contract CESA 7 carried 6-1
• Meeting held at Green Bay Area Public School District Office, 200 S. Broadway, Room 331
• Live-streamed on district YouTube channel; accommodations available via [email protected]
• Only one substantive action: selection of search firm; no other decisions or discussions

The Board of Education interviewed two search consultant groups regarding the upcoming superintendent search. Following these presentations, the Board voted to contract CESA 7 to lead the search process.

• Contracted CESA 7 for superintendent search assistance (6-1)

Special Board Meeting: 9/3/2025 @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special virtual meeting and voted unanimously to approve the employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2025-26 school year, as well as staff resignations and transfers. All three actions passed with a 6-0 vote. No other business was conducted.

• Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2025-26 school year
• Approved resignations of certified staff
• Approved transfers of certified staff for 2025-26 school year

The Board of Education approved several personnel actions during a virtual special meeting. This included the employment, resignation, and transfer of staff members as presented.

• Approved employment of staff (6-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (6-0)
• Approved transfer of staff (6-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 8/25/2025 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will convene in closed session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss potential acquisition and divestment of real property and legal strategy. The open session at 6:00 p.m. consists of procedural items including public forum. No substantive votes or policy decisions are listed for the open meeting.

• Closed session for real property acquisition/divestment negotiations
• Closed session for legal advice on potential litigation
• Public forum for citizen comments (5-minute limit)

The Board of Education approved a performance contract with McKinstry for energy conservation and solar projects. Multiple district policies regarding personnel, procurement, and food service were also updated or repealed.

• Approved Strategic Plan term amendment to end October 2030 (7-0)
• Approved Head Start Program guidelines and handbook (7-0)
• Approved revised Employee Handbook language (6-1)
• Approved job description updates (7-0)
• Approved McKinstry energy performance contract for solar and efficiency (7-0)
• Approved semi-annual budget transfers (7-0)
• Approved 100 Series policy revisions (7-0)
• Repealed 100 Series policies (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 8/20/2025 @ 12:00 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board held a special virtual meeting to act on personnel matters. The Board approved the employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2025-26 school year and accepted resignations of certified staff. Both motions passed, with one abstention on the employment vote.

• Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2025-26 school year
• Accepted resignations of certified staff
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and streamed on YouTube

The Board of Education met virtually to review personnel changes. The board approved the employment of new staff and the resignations of existing staff.

• Approved employment of staff (4-0-1)
• Approved resignation of staff (5-0)

Special Board Meeting: 8/11/2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to act on personnel items. The board is expected to vote on employment of certified staff on probationary contracts, staff transfers, and staff resignations for the 2025-26 school year. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2025-26 school year
• Transfer of certified staff for 2025-26 school year
• Resignation of certified staff for 2025-26 school year

The Board of Education approved the employment, transfer, and resignation of staff as presented. All three motions passed with unanimous support from the members present.

• Approved employment of staff (7-0)
• Approved transfer of staff (7-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 8/11/25 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed performance contract for energy conservation and solar photovoltaic installations at four schools. No votes are taken; the session is for discussion and agenda-setting. Policy revisions across multiple series and updates on referendums and budget transfers are also on the agenda.

• Performance contract discussion for solar PV at Aldo Leopold Community School, East High School, Edison Middle School, and Washington Middle School
• Discussion of Head Start Program Guidelines and Operational Procedures Handbook and Policy Council Bylaws
• Recommendation for revisions to Employee Handbook language and job description updates
• Revisions to Board policies in series 100, 300, 500, 600, and 700, including whistleblower protections, procurement, and food service management
• Semi-annual budget transfers and 2022 & 2024 referendum updates

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review various strategic, operational, and policy items. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting; all discussed items were deferred for potential action at the August 25, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.

Special Board Meeting: 8/4/2025 @ 12:15 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education met virtually to take action on personnel matters. The board voted to approve the employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for the 2025-26 school year and accepted staff resignations.

• Approval of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2025-26 school year
• Approval of certified staff resignations

The Board of Education met virtually to review personnel changes. The board approved the employment and resignation of staff as presented.

• Approved employment of staff (5-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 7/28/2025 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The board will first meet in closed session to discuss the superintendent's performance evaluation. In open session, they will hear public comments, receive a legislative update, and discuss preliminary planning for a superintendent search. A consent agenda with routine items will also be voted on.

• Closed session for superintendent performance evaluation
• Preliminary planning for superintendent search process
• Legislative update
• Consent agenda approval

The Board of Education approved the district's Long-Term Capital Plan and the 2025-26 student academic standards. Other actions included approving a revised high school logo and a new wage scale for educational interpreters. The Board also authorized the appointment of an Independent Hearing Officer for expulsions.

• Approved Long-Term Capital Plan (7-0)
• Approved 2025-26 student academic standards for math, science, reading/writing, geography, and history (7-0)
• Approved appointment of an Independent Hearing Officer for expulsions (5-2)
• Approved revised Southwest High School logo (7-0)
• Approved Level 4 wage scale for Educational Interpreters with 10+ years experience (7-0)
• Approved 2025-26 revisions to the District Organizational Chart (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (7-0)
• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session for Superintendent's Performance Evaluation (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 7/14/2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special meeting and voted on two action items: employment of staff and resignation of staff. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2025-26 school year
• Approved employment of managers and technical professionals for 2025-26 school year
• Approved resignation of certified staff

The Board of Education approved the employment and resignation of staff as presented. No other substantive items were discussed during the meeting.

• Approved employment of staff (7-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 7/14/25 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session

This work session includes discussions on bilingual programming, budget updates, and superintendent search planning, followed by a closed session to evaluate the superintendent's performance.

• Discussion on bilingual programming update
• Budget update for July 2025
• Preliminary planning for superintendent search process
• Independent Hearing Officer Resolution for expulsions
• Educational interpreter compensation structure for 2025-26

The Board of Education conducted a work session featuring updates on bilingual programming, high school improvement, and budget outlooks. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made, as several items were deferred to the July 28 meeting. The session concluded with a move into closed session for the Superintendent's performance evaluation.

• Approved motion to reorder the agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned into closed session for Superintendent's Performance Evaluation (7-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 6/23/2025 5:30 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Board of Education will convene in closed session at 5:30 PM under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) to negotiate with third parties regarding potential acquisition and divestment of real property. Open session at 6:00 PM will include recognitions (Friend of Education Award to Shopko Optical, Ambassador Academy), a public forum, updates from the Clean Energy Advisory Committee and on legislation, and approval of a consent agenda. The meeting is at 200 S. Broadway, Green Bay, with live-stream on YouTube.

• Closed session for real property negotiations (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e))
• Friend of Education Award presented to Shopko Optical
• Update from Clean Energy Advisory Committee
• Legislative update discussion
• Consent agenda approval for routine business items

The Board approved a general contractor for the Auxiliary Services Building renovation and contracts for after-school programs and amplifier improvements. Members also approved a land exchange with the Village of Allouez and the sale of property near Froebel Early Learning Center. Additionally, the Board voted to reduce the income replacement rate of the District's Internal Protection Plan.

• Approved $3,550,500 contract to ACE Building Service for ASB addition and renovation (7-0)
• Approved $60,000 sale of parcel 21-8068 adjacent to Froebel Early Learning Center (7-0)
• Approved land exchange with Village of Allouez at Langlade and Webster Elementary sites (6-1)
• Approved $349,814.43 contract to Nielson for amplifier improvements at seven schools (7-0)
• Approved $872,173.22 for YMCA after-school programs at six elementary schools (7-0)
• Approved $282,860 for Boys and Girls Club after-school programs at Danz and Fort Howard Elementary (7-0)
• Approved transition of Internal Protection Plan from 82.5% to 70% income replacement (5-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved revisions to student attendance and truancy policies (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 6/16/2025 @ 4:45 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special meeting and voted to join De Pere Unified School District in submitting an editorial letter about the impact of decoupling on Wisconsin public schools. The board also selected interview questions, interviewed seven candidates for a vacant board seat, and voted to fill the vacancy. Additionally, the board approved the employment and resignation of staff.

• Authorized joining De Pere Unified and other districts in an editorial letter on school funding decoupling
• Approved board vacancy interview questions and interviewed seven candidates: Brant Pearson, Miranda Schornack, Alyssa Proffitt, Matthew Seegert, Rick Crosson, Aaron Lee, Samantha Meister
• Selected a board member to fill the vacant seat
• Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2025-26 school year
• Accepted resignations of certified staff

The Board appointed Samantha Meister to a vacant seat following interviews with six candidates. The Board also approved staff employment and resignations and agreed to join neighboring districts in a letter regarding school funding.

• Approved joining De Pere Unified and other districts in an editorial letter on school funding decoupling (6-0)
• Approved Board Vacancy Interview Questions (6-0)
• Appointed Samantha Meister to the vacant Board seat
• Approved employment of staff (6-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (6-0)

Board of Education Work Session: 6/9/25 @ 5 p.m. (Closed Session) Immediately Following (Open Session)

The Board of Education will convene in closed session to discuss an employee's employment status and to negotiate with the Village of Allouez regarding potential acquisition and divestment of real property. In open session, they will discuss selection of after-school program providers, a potential change to the District's internal income protection plan, job description updates, 2022 and 2024 referendum updates, and revisions to policies in the 300 series (Teaching & Learning) and Policy 431 (Student Attendance). A public forum will also be held.

• Closed session to discuss employment status of an employee
• Closed session to negotiate with Village of Allouez regarding potential acquisition and divestment of real property
• Discussion: Selection of After School Program Providers
• Discussion: Potential Change to the District's Internal Income Protection Plan
• Discussion: 2022 & 2024 Referendum Updates

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review several policy revisions and operational updates. No formal actions were taken on these items, as they are scheduled for the June 23, 2025, meeting. The Board did vote to enter a closed session to discuss personnel and real property negotiations.

• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session (6-0)
• Tabled selection of After School Program Providers until June 23
• Tabled changes to Internal Income Protection Plan until June 23
• Tabled job description updates until June 23
• Tabled revisions to 300 Series Teaching & Learning policies until June 23
• Tabled revisions to Policy 431 and Rule 431 regarding Student Attendance until June 23
• Tabled adoptions and revisions of 800 Series policies until June 23
• Tabled repeals of 800 Series policies until June 23

Special Board Meeting: 6/9/2025 @ Immediately Following Work Session

This special board meeting will consider action items including employment, resignation, retirement, and termination of staff, as well as revisions to Policy 443.5 and its implementing rule regarding student use of wireless communication devices. The board will also select individuals to interview for a board vacancy and choose interview question categories. All items are expected to be voted on.

• Employment of staff on probationary contracts for 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Resignation of administrative and certified staff for 2024-25
• Retirement of certified staff and acceptance into emeritus program
• Revisions to Policy 443.5 - Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices
• Selection of individuals for board vacancy interviews

The Board approved revisions to Policy 443.5 and Rule 443.5 regarding student use of wireless communication devices. The Board also selected seven candidates for board vacancy interviews and established the interview question categories. Personnel actions regarding staff employment, resignations, retirements, and terminations were approved.

• Approved employment, resignation, retirement, and termination of staff (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 443.5 - Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices (6-0)
• Approved revisions to Rule 443.5 - Procedures for Implementing Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices (6-0)
• Approved the process for selecting board vacancy interview candidates (6-0)
• Approved a list of seven candidates for board vacancy interviews (6-0)
• Approved interview question categories: governance and roles, personal qualifications, priorities and challenges, community engagement, and budget and financial stewardship (6-0)
• Denied amendment to strike 'instructional time is inclusive of study halls' from Policy 443.5 (1-5)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 5/19/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Board approved the consent agenda including bills and a financial report. They will discuss revisions to Policy 443.5 on student use of wireless communication devices and a timeline for a Board vacancy. Updates will be provided by the superintendent, clean energy advisory committee, and on legislation.

• Revisions to Policy 443.5 and Rule 443.5 on student use of wireless communication devices (discussion)
• Board of Education vacancy timeline (discussion)
• Legislative update with report (discussion)
• Clean Energy Advisory Committee update (discussion)
• Consent agenda approval including bills and financial report (action taken)

The Board of Education awarded construction bids for three elementary schools and approved several policy revisions. It also established a process for staff salary advancement tied to the 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget.

• Approved $780,635 contract to IEI General Contractors for Martin Elementary renovations (6-0)
• Approved $304,065.74 contract to Northeast Asphalt, Inc. for Aldo Leopold Community and Baird Elementary site construction (6-0)
• Approved recommendation to determine staff salary schedule advancement after the 2025-2027 Wisconsin State Budget is effective (4-1)
• Approved revisions to 300 Series Policies Related to Teaching and Learning (6-0)
• Approved revisions to 300 Series Policies Related to Technology and repealed previous versions (6-0)
• Approved revisions to 400 Series Policies Related to Pupil Services and repealed previous versions (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, financial report, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (6-0)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 5/14/2025 @ 7:30 A.M.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education and the Intra-City Student Council are meeting jointly. The agenda includes welcome remarks, good news reports from high schools, and discussions on new member introduction, electronic hall pass capabilities, review of 2024-25 student council work, and a senior farewell. No voting or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Good news reports from East, West, Southwest, Preble high schools and John Dewey Academy
• Discussion of electronic hall pass capabilities
• Review of 2024-25 Intra-City Student Council work
• New member introduction
• Senior farewell recognition

Board of Education Work Session: 5/12/25 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Board of Education will discuss multiple policy revisions including student wireless device use, grading, homework, fundraising, technology, and weapons. Other agenda items include a potential transition from the internal Income Protection Plan to a Short Term Disability Plan, staff salary advancement timing, 2022 and 2024 referendum updates, and the superintendent search. The board will also convene into closed session to discuss an employee's employment status.

• Potential transition from internal Income Protection Plan to Short Term Disability Plan
• Discussion of timing for staff advancement on salary schedule
• 2022 & 2024 Referendum Updates
• Superintendent Search discussion
• Revisions to Policy 443.5 on Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices

The Board held a work session to review several operational and policy items, though no formal decisions were made on those topics. The session concluded with a vote to enter a closed session regarding employee status.

• Approved motion to adjourn into closed session to discuss employee status (6-0)

Special Board Meeting: 5/12/2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is voting on multiple action items at this special meeting, including staff employment, transfers, resignations, and retirements for the 2025-26 school year. Major capital projects include awarding a $2,504,500 HVAC renovation contract for Howe Elementary to Howard Immel, Inc., a $5,896,136 HVAC renovation contract for Sullivan Elementary to IEI General Contractors, and a $289,500 kitchen renovation contract for Preble High School to IEI General Contractors. The board also considers a 12-month lease agreement with Aspiro, Inc. for Tank Elementary School.

• Award HVAC renovation at Howe Elementary Community School to Howard Immel, Inc. for $2,504,500
• Award HVAC renovation at Sullivan Elementary School to IEI General Contractors for $5,896,136
• Award kitchen renovation at Preble High School to IEI General Contractors for $289,500
• Authorize lease agreement with Aspiro, Inc. for Tank Elementary School for 12 months
• Approve employment, transfer, resignation, and retirement of certified staff

The Board of Education approved three general contractor awards for school renovations and a 12-month lease agreement for Tank Elementary School. Personnel actions regarding staff employment, transfers, resignations, and retirements were also approved.

• Approved 12-month lease agreement with Aspiro, Inc. for Tank Elementary School (6-0)
• Awarded $2,504,500 HVAC renovation bid for Howe Elementary Community School to Howard Immel, Inc. (6-0)
• Awarded $5,896,136 HVAC renovation bid for Sullivan Elementary School to IEI General Contractors (6-0)
• Awarded $289,500 kitchen renovation bid for Preble High School to IEI General Contractors (6-0)
• Approved combined personnel actions for staff employment, transfers, resignations, and retirements (6-0)

Technology Committee Meeting: 5/12/2025 @ 3:30 p.m. - Virtual

The Technology Committee will discuss the purpose of the committee and compliance with CIPA and eRate. The meeting includes a review of Board Policy 363.5 and how internet filtering works. The committee will vote on specific filter categories.

• Discussion of CIPA and eRate compliance
• Review of Board Policy 363.5 Internet Filtering
• Review of current filter categories
• Vote on filter categories

Special Board Meeting - Board Retreat 5/5/25 @ 5 p.m.

The Board of Education will hold a special retreat meeting to discuss the 2025-26 budget forecast and planning. Other discussion items include board expectations, meeting management, Board Policy 170 work session areas, and the superintendent search. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; all substantive items are listed as discussion only.

• Discussion on budget forecast and planning for 2025-26
• Discussion on board expectations and norms
• Discussion on meeting management and agenda management
• Discussion on Board Policy 170 work session areas
• Discussion on superintendent search

The Board of Education held a retreat to discuss budget forecasts, board policies, and meeting management. No formal votes were taken on budget or policy items. The superintendent search was tabled.

• Tabled superintendent search
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 4/28/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The board will discuss a legislative update and a City of Green Bay property tax bill update. They will also recognize Golden Apple Award winners and the 2024 Clean Energy Honor Roll Award. The consent agenda includes approval of bills and the March 2025 financial report. A public forum allows community input.

• Discussion on City of Green Bay property tax bill update
• Recognition of Golden Apple Award winners: Jason Krings (Southwest High School), Dena Scheiwe (Beaumont Elementary), Scott Stromberger (Edison Middle School)
• Recognition of 2024 Clean Energy Honor Roll Award
• Approval of bills (March 2025 payments) via consent agenda
• Public forum for community comments

The Board of Education elected its officers, appointed liaisons, and approved several district policies and fee schedules. The Board also named the new west side elementary school and awarded a building automation contract.

• Elected James Lyerly (President), Lynn Gerlach (Vice President), Andrew Becker (Treasurer), Jeanette Knill (Clerk), and Kinsey Lehr (Secretary)
• Named the new west side school Bart Starr Elementary
• Approved $893,949 contract with Automated Logic for building automation controls at the new west side elementary school
• Approved 2025-26 Fee Schedule
• Approved Policy 171.3 regarding Designated Retreat Sessions
• Approved Policy 345.11 (High School Grading Scale, GPA, and Class Rank) and Policy 460 Rules (1) and (2) regarding scholarship recipients
• Approved Policy 522.2 regarding reporting employee matters to DPI
• Approved revisions and adoptions of policies in the 800 Series

Special Board Meeting: 4/21/2025 @ 11:15 a.m. - Virtual

At this special virtual meeting, the Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education approved several real estate transactions and personnel actions. The board authorized negotiations for a land exchange with the Village of Bellevue, and voted to sell Keller Elementary ($800,000), Froebel Early Learning Center ($435,000), and Wequiock Elementary ($500,000). It also approved the employment, resignation, and transfer of staff for the upcoming school year.

• Authorized negotiations for a Land Exchange Agreement with the Village of Bellevue
• Approved sale of Keller Elementary School property for $800,000 (vote 6-1)
• Approved sale of Froebel Early Learning Center property for $435,000 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Wequiock Elementary School property for $500,000 (vote 5-2)
• Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2025-26

Board of Education Work Session: 4/14/25 @ Immediately Following Special Board Meeting & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss school naming, student fees, and various policy revisions. The meeting includes a closed session to negotiate the sale of Keller Elementary, Wequiock Elementary, and Froebel Early Learning Center, as well as property matters with the Village of Bellevue.

• Proposed 2025-26 student fee schedule
• Negotiations for the sale of Keller Elementary, Wequiock Elementary, and Froebel Early Learning Center
• Naming of the new West Side Elementary School
• Discussion of Policy 345.11 regarding high school grading scales and class rank
• Review of Policy 832 concerning weapons on school premises

The Board held a work session to discuss school naming, fee schedules, and various policy revisions, all of which are slated for potential action on April 28, 2025. The meeting concluded with a vote to enter a closed session to negotiate the sale of several district properties and conduct expulsion hearings.

• Approved motion to adjourn into closed session (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 4/14/2025 @ 5:00 p.m.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board held a special meeting and approved several personnel actions, renovation contracts, and a major restructuring of Katherine Johnson Academy of Enriched Virtual Learning (KJ Academy). The board voted to close KJ Academy as a physical school starting the 2026-27 school year and transition it to a district-wide virtual program.

• Approved closing Katherine Johnson Academy of Enriched Virtual Learning as a school beginning 2026-27, with 2025-26 used to reimagine it as a district-wide virtual program (amended motion passed 6-1).
• Awarded IEI General Contractors a $673,000 renovation contract for Southwest High School.
• Awarded IEI General Contractors a $739,000 renovation contract for Franklin Middle School.
• Approved employment of certified staff on probationary contracts for 2025-26 school year.
• Approved transfers of admin, managerial/technical professional, and certified staff for 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.

The Board decided that Katherine Johnson Academy will transition to an expanded virtual program serving students across the district starting in the 2026-27 school year. The board also awarded two renovation contracts to IEI General Contractors and approved various personnel actions.

• Approved transition of KJ Academy to an expanded virtual program for 2026-27 (6-1)
• Awarded $673,000 Southwest High School renovation bid to IEI General Contractors (6-0)
• Awarded $739,000 Franklin Middle School renovation bid to IEI General Contractors (6-0)
• Approved employment of staff (6-0)
• Approved transfer of staff (6-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (6-0)

Special Board Meeting: 3/19/2025 @ 9:30 a.m. (Closed Session)

This is a special board meeting limited to a closed session under Wisconsin law. The board will adjourn into closed session to conduct expulsion hearings for specific students, as authorized by state statutes. No public business or decisions are scheduled.

• Motion to convene closed session for expulsion hearings under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(a) and (f)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 3/17/2025 @ 6:00 p.m. (open session)

The Board will discuss the status of the Katherine Johnson Academy of Enriched Virtual Learning. A consent agenda includes approval of bills, financial report, and gifts. Public forum and the Intra-City Student Council report are also scheduled.

• Discussion on status of Katherine Johnson Academy of Enriched Virtual Learning (with attached memo)
• Consent agenda approval of bills for February 2025 payments
• Consent agenda approval of financial report
• Consent agenda approval of gifts report for February 2025
• Public forum and Intra-City Student Council report

The Board approved the district's strategic plan recommendations, health and dental insurance rates for employees and retirees, and roof replacements for three schools. Several resource adoptions for various subjects were approved, and a land exchange with the City of Green Bay was authorized. Wage increase recommendations were tabled for further discussion.

• Approved Strategic Plan recommendations for Mission, Vision, and Strategic Priorities & Goals
• Approved 2025-2026 health insurance plan modifications and rates for active employees and retirees
• Approved dental and vision insurance rates for active employees and retirees
• Approved roof replacements for Edison Middle School, East High School, and Aldo K-8
• Approved land exchange with the City of Green Bay at eight school/park sites
• Approved resource adoptions for Elementary ELA, Health and Wellness, AP Chemistry, AP Macroeconomics, AP Psychology, and Technical and Professional Writing
• Tabled wage increase recommendations for riders, base wage negotiations, and salary schedule advancement
• Approved revisions to policies regarding reading instruction, gifted students, and grade promotion

Board of Education Work Session: 3/10/2025 @ 5:00 p.m. & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will convene in open session and then immediately move to closed session to confer with legal counsel on potential litigation. After reconvening briefly in open session, the board will again close to discuss the superintendent's performance evaluation and to negotiate real property acquisition and divestment with the Villages of Allouez and Bellevue. A public forum will also be held during the open session.

• Closed session to discuss potential litigation matters regarding the District.
• Closed session for Superintendent’s Performance Evaluation.
• Closed session for negotiating property acquisition and divestment with Village of Allouez and Village of Bellevue.
• Public forum for community input.

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review various resource adoptions, budget updates, and policy revisions. No substantive votes were taken on these items, as they are scheduled for potential action at the March 17, 2025, Regular Board Meeting. The Board did vote to convene in closed session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved motion to convene in Closed Session regarding potential litigation (6-0)
• Tabled Strategic Plan Recommendation to March 17 meeting
• Tabled resource adoptions for Elementary ELA, Health and Wellness, AP Chemistry, Principles of Chemistry, AP Macroeconomics, AP Psychology, and Technical and Professional Writing to March 17 meeting
• Tabled Head Start Grant Extension approval to March 17 Consent Agenda
• Tabled 2025-26 Benefit Recommendations to March 17 meeting
• Tabled proposed land exchange with the City of Green Bay to March 17 meeting
• Tabled roof replacement projects for Edison Middle School, East High School, and Aldo K-8 to March 17 meeting
• Tabled revisions to policies regarding reading instruction, gifted students, and grade promotion to March 17 meeting

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 3/5/2025 @ 7:30 A.M.

The Green Bay Area Public School District Intra-City Student Council meets with the Board of Education to discuss improved attendance notifications, student concerns about ICE in schools, and school schedules. The meeting includes welcome remarks and good news reports from area high schools. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of improved attendance notifications
• Student concerns around ICE in schools
• Discussion of school schedules
• Good news reports from East, West, Southwest, Preble High Schools and John Dewey Academy of Learning

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 2/24/2025 5:00 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session

The Green Bay Board of Education will convene in closed session at 5 p.m. to negotiate potential acquisition and divestment of real property, then reconvene in open session at 6 p.m. for routine business including recognition of school crossing guards, a student council report, and public forum. Following open session, the board will enter another closed session for the superintendent's performance evaluation.

• Closed session (5 p.m.) to negotiate real property acquisition and divestment with third parties
• Closed session (after open session) to discuss Superintendent's Performance Evaluation
• Recognition of school crossing guards
• Intra-City Student Council report
• Public forum (5-minute speaking limit)

The Board approved parameters for general obligation promissory notes and a $1.34M HVAC contract. Members also approved several policy revisions, renamed Nicolet Elementary, and updated the 2024-25 budget. Some job description changes were approved despite three dissenting votes.

• Approved promissory note parameters not to exceed $136,175,000 in total (7-0)
• Awarded $1,343,650 HVAC upgrade bid to Tweet Garot Mechanical for John Dewey Academy (7-0)
• Approved changes to the adopted 2024-25 budget (7-0)
• Renamed Nicolet Elementary School to Nicolet Elementary Community School (7-0)
• Approved job description changes (4-3)
• Approved revisions to Policy 411.11 and Rule 411.11 regarding Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence (6-1)
• Approved revisions to Policy 446.1 regarding searches of lockers, desks, and storage areas (7-0)
• Repealed policies 443.9, 447.2, and Rule 447.2 regarding insubordinate behavior and detentions (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 2/12/2025 @ 3:30 p.m. - Virtual

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education held a special virtual meeting to approve three action items: the purchase of 4,575 Lenovo Chromebooks and white-glove service from CDW Government for $1,303,875; associated Chrome OS management licenses from YS Technologies for $131,988.75; and the resignation of certified staff. All motions carried with board member votes recorded.

• Approved $1,303,875 bid to CDW Government, LLC for 4,575 Lenovo 300e Gen 4 Chromebooks and white glove service
• Approved $131,988.75 bid to YS Technologies for 4,575 Chrome OS Management Licenses
• Approved resignation of certified staff as presented
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and live-streamed on YouTube

The Board approved two bids for student technology hardware and management licenses. The Board also approved staff resignations as presented.

• Approved $1,303,875 bid to CDW Government, LLC for 4,575 Lenovo 300e Gen 4 Chromebooks and white glove service (5-0)
• Approved $131,988.75 bid to YS Technologies for 4,575 Chrome OS Management Licenses (5-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (4-0, 1 abstain)

Board of Education Work Session: 2/10/2025 @ 5:00 p.m. & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the 2023-2024 financial audit, referendum updates, strategic planning, a request to rename Nicolet Elementary School, Head Start programs, literacy updates, Chromebook purchases, security drills, and several policy revisions. After open session, the board will adjourn into closed session to evaluate the superintendent's performance.

• Presentation of 2023-2024 Financial Audit
• Request to rename Nicolet Elementary School to Nicolet Elementary Community School
• Purchase of student Chromebooks
• Revisions to policies on student searches, sexual harassment, conflict of interest, and more
• Closed session for Superintendent's Performance Evaluation

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review financial audits, referendum updates, and various policy revisions. No substantive votes were taken on the agenda items, which are scheduled for future meetings. The Board voted unanimously to adjourn into closed session for the Superintendent's performance evaluation.

• Approved motion to adjourn into closed session for Superintendent's Performance Evaluation (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 2/5/2025 @ 11:15 a.m. - Virtual

The board considered a land exchange negotiation with the City of Green Bay and awarded contracts for window replacements at Howe Elementary ($377,000) and Sullivan Elementary ($976,820), plus bleachers at Southwest High ($445,000). It also approved staff resignations, retirements, and employments. All motions carried unanimously.

• Authorized negotiations with City of Green Bay for a land exchange
• Awarded $377,000 window replacement contract to Lueck's Inc. for Howe Elementary
• Awarded $976,820 window replacement contract to Lueck's Inc. for Sullivan Elementary
• Awarded $445,000 bleacher contract to Goodson Company for Southwest High School
• Approved staff resignations, retirements, and employments

The Board of Education approved contracts for window replacements and new bleachers at three schools. The Board also authorized negotiations for a land exchange agreement with the City of Green Bay and approved staff personnel changes.

• Authorized negotiations for Land Exchange Agreement with City of Green Bay (7-0)
• Awarded $377,000.00 window replacement contract for Howe Elementary Community School to Lueck's, Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded $976,820.00 window replacement contract for Sullivan Elementary School to Lueck's, Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded $445,000.00 bleacher contract for Southwest High School to The Goodson Company (7-0)
• Approved resignation of staff (7-0)
• Approved retirement of staff (7-0)
• Approved employment of staff (7-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: 1/27/2025 5:30 (closed session) @ 6:00 p.m. (open session) & Adjourn into Closed Session

The Green Bay Board of Education will hold a closed session to conduct expulsion hearings and evaluate the superintendent's performance. The open session includes a student council report and public forum. No policy votes or financial decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session for expulsion hearings under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(a) and (f)
• Closed session for Superintendent’s Performance Evaluation under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c)
• Intra-City Student Council report
• Public forum for community comments

The Board of Education approved several administrative items, including 2025-26 school year contracts and open enrollment space designations. They authorized a request for a 7th grade world languages exemption and approved updates to 300 and 400 series policies.

• Awarded $675,898 contract to Hurckman Mechanical Industries, Inc. for Lombardi Middle School chiller replacement (7-0)
• Approved issuance of contracts for 2025-26 school year (7-0)
• Approved open enrollment space designation for 2025-26 (5-2)
• Approved request to DPI for 7th Grade World Languages Exemption for 2025-26 and 2026-27 (7-0)
• Approved Clean Energy Advisory Committee Proposal (7-0)
• Approved job description updates, including Facilities Manager (7-0)
• Approved revisions and adoption of Board of Education 300 and 400 Series Policies, including an amendment to Policy 341.31 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, financial report, gifts, minutes, and personnel action (7-0)

Special Board Meeting: 1/14/2025 @ 1:30 p.m. (Closed Session)

This special board meeting is entirely a closed session to conduct expulsion hearings for specific students under Wisconsin law. No public discussion or action on other topics is listed.

• Motion to convene closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for expulsion hearings

Special Board Meeting: 1/14/2025 @ 10:00 a.m. (Closed Session)

This is a special board meeting that will convene entirely in closed session, as permitted by Wisconsin law, for the purpose of holding expulsion hearings. No public discussion or action is scheduled beyond the motion to adjourn into closed session.

• Motion to enter closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(a) and (f) for expulsion hearings

Board of Education Work Session: 1/13/2025 @ 5:00 p.m. & Adjourn Into Closed Session

The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss referendum updates, strategic planning, a clean energy advisory committee proposal, job description updates, open enrollment space for 2025-26, Act 20 assessments, a 7th grade world languages exemption resolution, and policy revisions. Following the open session, the board will adjourn into closed session under Wisconsin law to negotiate the potential acquisition and divestment of real property.

• Clean Energy Advisory Committee Proposal
• Open enrollment space designation for 2025-26
• Resolution authorizing request to DPI for 7th grade world languages exemption for 25-26 and 26-27
• Adoption of Board of Education policies in the 300 and 400 series (including new policies on education for employment, career and technical education, human growth and development, and displays)
• Closed session to negotiate potential acquisition and divestment of real property

The Board held a work session to discuss referendum updates, strategic planning, and clean energy proposals. No substantive actions were taken on operational or educational items, which were deferred to the January 27 meeting. The Board voted to enter a closed session to negotiate the acquisition and divestment of real property.

• Approved motion to adjourn into closed session for real property negotiations (6-0)

Intra-City Student Council Meeting w/ the Board of Education 1/8/2025 @ 7:30 A.M.

The Intra-City Student Council and Board of Education will hold a joint meeting to hear good news reports from East, West, Southwest, Preble High Schools and John Dewey Academy. They will then discuss three topics: improving ICSC communication, advisory matters, and school scheduling. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information-sharing.

• Good news reports from five high schools (East, West, Southwest, Preble, John Dewey Academy)
• Discussion on improving Intra-City Student Council communication
• Advisory discussion
• School scheduling discussion