Janesville School District public meetings in 2024

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee voted to forward the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 year-to-date financial summaries and the 2025-2026 budget development assumptions to the full school board. Members received updates on long-range facilities master planning, capital maintenance projects (including $151.8 million referendum work), and a districtwide roof replacement plan estimated at $34 million, of which $3.6 million is funded by the 2024 referendum. The committee also heard about a DPI National School Lunch Program review and discussed future agenda items such as open enrollment and grant overviews.

• Approved moving FY2024-2025 YTD financial summaries to full board
• Approved moving 2025-2026 budget development assumptions to full board
• Update on $151.8 million Phase I facilities referendum projects
• Presentation on district roof replacement plan: $34 million total, only $3.6 million funded
• Update on capital projects: fire alarm upgrades, card access, indoor air quality at Franklin MS, greenhouse work at Craig/Parker HS

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will consider approving a $12.5 million Bond Anticipation Note, discuss sponsoring a WIAA girls hockey co-op team, and receive presentations on state report cards and the long-range facilities plan including referendum next steps. A closed session is scheduled to discuss an administrator contract and legal advice on a cease and desist letter.

• Approve resolution authorizing issuance and sale of $12,500,000 Bond Anticipation Note
• Presentation and possible approval of application to sponsor WIAA Girls Hockey CO-OP Team
• Presentation on 2024-25 State Report Cards
• Update on Long Range Facilities Plan – Referendum Next Steps
• Closed session for administrator contract (Mark Holzman) and legal advice on cease and desist letter

The Board of Education authorized a $12.5 million Bond Anticipation Note and approved an application to sponsor the girls Co-op Hockey Team for the 2025/2026 school year. The board also reviewed state report card results and financial summaries for September and October.

• Approved $12.5M Bond Anticipation Note (7-0)
• Approved application to sponsor WIAA Girls Hockey CO-OP Team for 2025/2026 (7-0)
• Approved October 22, 2024 Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 Regular Board Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Samantha Kessler effective December 16, 2024 (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Scott Garner effective June 30, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved memo regarding school violence event drill evaluations (7-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The School District of Janesville PPC Committee is meeting to receive information on middle and high school grading and retake policies. The committee will also receive an update regarding benefits.

• Middle and High School Grading and Retake Policies and Procedures Update
• Benefits Update

The committee reviewed updates to middle school grading, which transitioned from standards-based to letter grades with a 40% minimum for missing work. Administration provided updates on employee benefits and retirement filings. The committee requested a more cohesive formal policy regarding high school retakes.

• Adopted December 2, 2024 agenda (4-0)
• Requested formalization of a cohesive high school retake policy

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will hear information on issuing a bond anticipation note to finance the November 2024 facilities referendum. They will also receive updates on long-range facilities master planning, capital projects from the 2020 referendum and ESSER funds, and student nutrition. The committee approved the year-to-date financial summaries to move to the full board.

• Information on bond anticipation note for early financing of approved November 2024 facilities referendum
• Update on 2020 referendum and ESSER-funded capital projects: fire alarm upgrades, card access, indoor air quality at Franklin Middle School, greenhouse work at Craig and Parker High Schools
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 YTD financial summaries (September & October) approved to move to full board
• Update on long-range facilities master planning and November 2024 election results
• Review of student nutrition program for 2023-2024 and current year

The committee approved moving the September and October 2024 financial summaries to the full board. Members received updates on referendum financing, long-range facilities planning, and student nutrition.

• Adopted November 19, 2024 agenda (4-0)
• Approved moving FY 2024-2025 September and October financial summaries to full board (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board will discuss an update on the Long Range Facilities Plan, including next steps for a potential referendum. They approved the District Library Plan and several policies. A closed session is scheduled to review an expulsion decision and a student's enrollment status at ARISE Virtual Academy.

• Approved the District Library Plan
• Discussion of Long Range Facilities Plan – Referendum Next Steps
• Closed session to review expulsion decision and ARISE Virtual Academy student status
• Approved NEOLA policies on homework, suicide prevention, reading goals, and more
• Recognized fall athlete state qualifiers

The Board of Education approved the District Library Plan to maintain eligibility for Wisconsin Common School Funds. The board also reviewed the timeline for a $151.8 million capital referendum and a $14.5 million operational referendum. Several NEOLA policies were adopted via the consent agenda.

• Approved District Library Plan (8-0)
• Approved October 22, 2024 Consent Agenda (8-0)
• Adopted NEOLA policies regarding reading goals, homework, accountability, assessment, report cards, termination, and suicide prevention
• Retired Board Policy BP 4266 Non-Renewal
• Accepted resignations of Sydney Griffiths and Nicole Berg

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee voted to forward the District Library Plan and seven NEOLA policy revisions to the full Board of Education for adoption. The committee also heard presentations on the athletic strategic plan, staffing assumptions for 2025-26, and new course proposals. All informational items were discussed without action.

• Motion to adopt the agenda as presented carried.
• Presentation and vote to move the District Library Plan to full board.
• Presentation and vote to move seven NEOLA policy revisions (reading goals, homework, assessment, suicide prevention, etc.) to full board.
• Presentation on the 2024 SDJ Athletic Strategic Plan.
• Presentation of new course proposals for the 2025-26 course handbook.

The committee approved moving the District Library Plan and seven NEOLA policy revisions to the Full Board for adoption. Members also received presentations on the athletics strategic plan, 2025-26 staffing assumptions, and new course proposals.

• Approved moving District Library Plan to Full Board (3-0)
• Approved moving seven NEOLA policy revisions to Full Board for adoption (3-0)
• Adopted November 4, 2024 agenda (3-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education held a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 district budget, then adopted the final budget and approved the property tax levy. The levy includes $42,767,013 for Fund 10, $2,645,303 for Fund 38, $6,076,882 for Fund 39, and $175,000 for Fund 80. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, policy adoptions, and financial reports.

• Public hearing on the 2024-2025 proposed district budget
• Adoption of 2024-2025 school district budget via Wisconsin DPI Form 6590
• Certification of tax levy totaling $51,664,198 across four funds
• Adoption of 17 Neola policies on personnel, facilities, and safety; retirement of 9 old board policies
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 year-end and 2024-2025 year-to-date financial summaries

The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 annual budget and certified a total tax levy of $51,668,360. The board also authorized a promissory note for cash flow and approved a series of Neola policy adoptions and retirements.

• Adopted 2024-2025 annual budget (8-0)
• Certified total tax levy of $51,668,360 (8-0)
• Authorized taxable promissory note up to $5,000,000 for cash flow (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel appointments and resignations (8-0)
• Adopted multiple Neola policies regarding employment, facilities, and safety (8-0)
• Retired several board policies including staff gifts and tobacco use (8-0)
• Approved Annual Fund 73 Report (8-0)
• Authorized payment of Spring 2025 post-secondary applications (8-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee voted to move Fiscal Year 2023-2024 YTD (June) and 2024-2025 YTD (July and August) financial summaries to the full board. Members also received updates on long-range facilities planning, 2020 referendum capital projects (fire alarm, card access, indoor air quality, greenhouse work), and the preliminary 2024-2025 district budget. The committee forwarded revisions to six NEOLA policies for full board adoption.

• Motion to forward June, July, and August financial summaries to full board (action taken).
• Update on 2020 referendum-funded capital projects: fire alarm system upgrades, card access, Franklin MS indoor air quality, Craig and Parker HS greenhouse work.
• Information on district and statewide November 5, 2024 referenda questions.
• Information on 2024-2025 preliminary district budget.
• Motion to forward NEOLA policy revisions (po7100, po7230, po7240, po7430, po7460, po7530) to full board.

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved moving several fiscal year financial summaries and six NEOLA policy revisions to the full board for adoption. The committee also received updates on capital projects and upcoming referendum communications.

• Adopted October 15, 2024 agenda (3-0)
• Approved moving FY 2023-2024 (June) and FY 2024-2025 (July and August) financial summaries to full board (3-0)
• Approved moving six NEOLA policies (po7100, po7230, po7240, po7430, po7460, po7530) to full board for adoption (3-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss an employee conduct investigation and superintendent evaluation. In open session, they will receive an update on the Long Range Facilities Plan and referendum. They will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes personnel resignations, retirements, and appointments.

• Closed session to discuss employee conduct investigation (Mark Holzman, Scott Garner, 15 min)
• Closed session for superintendent formative evaluation (Michelle Haworth, 10 min)
• Update on Long Range Facilities Plan and referendum (Mark Holzman, 5 min)
• Consent agenda includes resignations/retirements and appointments
• Recognition of Craig and Parker High School AP Global Scholars

The Board of Education adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included the September 24 meeting minutes. The board also processed one resignation and one appointment. Administration provided an update on the Long Range Facilities Plan referendum communications.

• Adopted October 8, 2024 Board of Education agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 8, 2024 consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 24, 2024 regular board meeting minutes
• Accepted resignation of Daniel Ouimet effective October 1, 2024
• Approved appointment of Lisa Pritchard effective October 21, 2024

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee met on October 7, 2024, and voted to forward a set of NEOLA policy revisions to the full Board of Education for adoption. The committee also received informational updates on the Craftsman with Character program, the Wisconsin Forward initiative, and employee benefits. The agenda was adopted and announcements were made regarding upcoming meetings.

• Motion carried to adopt the October 7, 2024 agenda as presented.
• Motion carried to forward NEOLA policy revisions (po3111, po3120.04, po3120.06, po3121, po3124, po3130, po3140, po3161, po3211, po3214, po3215, po5330) to the full board for adoption.
• Craftsman with Character Update presented by Chris Medenwaldt and Chris Maedke.
• Wisconsin Forward Update presented by Dr. Allison DeGraaf.
• Benefits Update presented by Jamie Brown.

The committee approved moving 12 NEOLA policy revisions to the Full Board for adoption, though one policy regarding non-renewal, resignation, and termination was pulled for further review. The meeting also included updates on the Craftsman with Character program, student achievement data, and staff benefits.

• Adopted October 7, 2024 agenda (3-0)
• Approved moving 12 NEOLA policies to Full Board for adoption (3-0)
• Pulled policy po3140 (Non-Renewal, Resignation, and Termination) for further review

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville Board of Education met on September 24, 2024. They held a closed session to discuss administrative contract updates, then opened the regular meeting. Key actions included approving a retirement addendum to the staff handbook and the consent agenda (minus the summer school report). The board also received an update on the long-range facilities plan, which includes discussion of a potential referendum.

• Closed session to consider administrative contract updates (item 2.2)
• Approved retirement addendum to Staff Handbook (item 5.2)
• Update on Long Range Facilities Plan – Referendum (item 5.3)
• Staff Engagement Survey Update (item 5.1)
• Approved consent agenda including resignations and appointments (item 4.1)

The Board of Education approved a retirement addendum to the staff handbook to provide health insurance options via a Premium-Only Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) for eligible employees who defer retirement. The Board also approved the Summer School 2024 Report and the September 24 agenda.

• Approved retirement addendum to staff handbook (6-0)
• Approved Summer School 2024 Report (6-0)
• Approved September 24, 2024 Board of Education agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda minus item 4.5 (6-0)
• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved resignation of Brianna effective June 6, 2024 (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved appointment of Daniele Hodkiewicz effective September 30, 2024 (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved updates to Administrative Contract (via Consent Agenda)

Board of Education Meeting

The board will meet in closed session to consider employment evaluation of Mark Holzman, then in open session will discuss an update on the Long Range Facilities Plan and referendum. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, resignations/retirements, and appointments. Citizen comments and presentations by students are also scheduled.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) and (e) for employment evaluation of Mark Holzman, Janesville International Educational Program Supervision
• Update on Long Range Facilities Plan and referendum
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of August 27, 2024 regular board meeting
• Consent agenda: resignations/retirements and appointments
• Student presentations from Craig and Parker High Schools

The Board of Education adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included the August 27 meeting minutes and personnel changes. Superintendent Mark Holzman provided an update on the Long Range Facilities Plan referendum and announced three upcoming community engagement sessions.

• Adopted September 10, 2024 Board of Education agenda (9-0)
• Approved September 10, 2024 Consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved August 27, 2024 Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Accepted resignations of Rebeca Arndt and Michael Tamblyn

PPC Committee Meeting

The School District of Janesville's PPC Committee is meeting to receive informational updates on August professional development and new teacher onboarding, as well as a staff engagement survey. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as adopting the agenda and scheduling future meetings. No binding votes or financial decisions are scheduled.

• Update on August professional development and new teacher onboarding process (Allison DeGraaf, 40 min)
• Staff engagement survey update (Mark Holzman and Scott Garner, 20 min)

Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss the superintendent's goals, performance evaluation, and salary for the 2024-2025 school year. In open session, the board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the superintendent's salary, along with a retirement addendum to the staff handbook and updates on the 2024-2025 budget development and long-range facilities plan. The meeting will also include committee reports and citizen comments.

• Closed session to discuss superintendent goals, evaluation, and salary (Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)(e))
• Consent agenda includes approval of superintendent salary for 2024-2025
• Presentation and possible approval of retirement addendum to staff handbook
• Update on 2024-2025 budget development
• Update on long-range facilities plan and referendum

The Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included personnel changes and the superintendent's salary for 2024-2025. A proposed retirement addendum to the staff handbook was discussed but not voted on pending further fiscal impact data.

• Approved August 27, 2024 Board of Education agenda
• Approved August 13, 2024 Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Accepted resignations of Mary Christensen, Annalise Madarik, Miranda Sedgbeer-Williams, and Bailey Lottes
• Approved appointments of John Leslie, Kayla Bester, Morgan Jensen, Erica Mortensen, Carly Mueller, and Holie Vance
• Approved Superintendent's Salary for 2024-2025
• Tabled vote on Retirement Addendum to Staff Handbook pending budgetary implications

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

This is an informational meeting of the Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee. Members will receive updates on long-range facilities master planning and capital projects funded by the 2020 referendum (fire alarm and card access upgrades) and ESSER funds (indoor air quality at Franklin Middle School, greenhouse work at Craig and Parker High Schools). They will also discuss estimated equalized property values for 2024-2025. No votes on substantive items are scheduled; only procedural approval of the agenda will be taken.

• Update on 2020 referendum capital projects: fire alarm system upgrades and card access
• Update on ESSER-funded indoor air quality work at Franklin Middle School
• Update on ESSER-funded greenhouse work at Craig and Parker High Schools
• Information on estimated equalized property values for 2024-2025
• Brief update on long-range facilities master planning

The committee adopted the meeting agenda. Members received updates on long-range facilities planning, ESSER funded capital projects, and the impact of equalized property values on the mil rate.

• Adopted August 20, 2024 agenda (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will receive an update on the Long Range Facilities Plan and discuss a potential referendum. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering personnel changes, staff and student handbook updates, a seclusion and restraint report, and adoption of NEOLA policies on nondiscrimination and discipline. Reports from the Personnel, Policy, and Curriculum Committee include a Global Business Academy update and a proposal to add an early retiree addendum to the staff handbook.

• Update on Long Range Facilities Plan – Referendum (discussion/information)
• Approval of NEOLA policies: po2264 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex, po5610 Suspension and Expulsion, po5850 Social Events
• Early Literacy Distribution of Funds from Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
• 2024-2025 Staff Handbook quarterly update and Student/Parent Handbook updates
• Seclusion and Restraint Report for 2023-2024 and Students at Risk of Not Graduating report

The Board approved the August 13, 2024, consent agenda, which included personnel appointments, resignations, and the adoption of new NEOLA policies. The Superintendent provided an update on communication processes regarding an upcoming referendum.

• Approved August 13, 2024, Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 23, 2024, Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Accepted certified staff resignations for Stephanie Balch, Hayley Jordan, Zachary Loving, Melissa McFadden, Taylor Woletz, and Carolyn Wyatt
• Approved 15 staff appointments effective August 21, 2024
• Adopted NEOLA policies po2264 (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex), po5610 (Suspension and Expulsion), and po5850 (Social Events)
• Approved retiring Board Policies BP 5330, BP 5350, and BP 6530

PPC Committee Meeting

The committee voted to recommend an early retiree addendum to the staff handbook, updates to the student/parent and staff handbooks, and several NEOLA policy revisions (including nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, suspension and expulsion, and social events) to the full Board of Education. They also received an informational update on the Global Business Academy.

• Motion to recommend early retiree addendum to the staff handbook
• Motion to recommend student/parent and staff handbook updates (including cell phone policy and co-curricular code)
• Motion to recommend NEOLA policy revisions: po2264 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex, po5610 Suspension and Expulsion, po5850 Social Events, ag2264 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex
• Global Business Academy update presented by Chris Medenwaldt

The committee reviewed and recommended several policy and handbook updates for Full Board approval. These include a new Early Retiree Addendum to the Staff Handbook and revisions to student and staff handbooks. The committee also moved four NEOLA policy revisions to the Full Board for adoption.

• Moved Early Retiree Addendum to the Staff Handbook to Full Board (3-0)
• Moved Student/Parent & Staff Handbook Updates to Full Board (3-0)
• Moved NEOLA policies po2264, po5610, po5850, and ag2264 to Full Board for adoption (3-0)
• Adopted August 5, 2024 agenda (3-0)

Board of Education Meeting - Revised

The board approved resolutions to place two referendums on the November 2024 ballot: a $151.8 million general obligation bond for district-wide building improvements and a $14.5 million revenue cap exceedance for two years to maintain class sizes and programs. Additionally, the board declared impasse with the Janesville Education Association and implemented its final contract offer, and approved a 3% wage increase for non-certified staff.

• Approved resolution for $151.8M general obligation bond referendum for district-wide renovations, safety, HVAC, and ADA updates.
• Approved resolution to exceed revenue cap by $14.5 million per year for 2025-2027 for class size and program costs.
• Declared impasse with Janesville Education Association and implemented board’s final contract offer for 2024-2025.
• Approved 3% retroactive wage increase for non-certified staff for 2024-2025, excluding superintendent.
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 25 and July 9, 2024, and personnel resignations/retirements and appointments.

The Board of Education approved a referendum to authorize general obligation bonds up to $151.8 million for building improvements and a revenue cap increase of $14.5 million for two years starting in 2025-26. The Board also implemented the final contract offer for the teacher bargaining unit and approved a 3% wage increase for non-certified staff.

• Approved referendum for general obligation bonds up to $151,800,000 (8-0)
• Approved resolution to exceed revenue cap by $14,500,000 for 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years (8-0)
• Issued notice of impasse and implemented final contract offer to Janesville Education Association (8-0)
• Approved 3% wage increase for non-certified staff effective July 1, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved June 25 and July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Accepted resignations of Katie O'Connor, Emily Severson, Katie Severson, and Amber Booth (8-0)
• Approved appointments of Lauren Coffield, Britney Holeton, Jessica Lewandowski, Scott Monthie, Julie Regalado, and Holly Schwartz (8-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education approved the preliminary 2024-2025 budget, renewed charter contracts for ARISE Virtual Academy and Rock University High School, and appointed an independent hearing officer. The board also held a closed session to discuss negotiations with the Janesville Education Association.

• Approved preliminary 2024-2025 budget
• Approved ARISE Virtual Academy charter school contract for 2024-2029
• Approved Rock University High School charter contract
• Appointed Sara Gehrig as Independent Hearing Officer for 2024-2025
• Held closed session to discuss negotiations with Janesville Education Association

The Board of Education approved the preliminary budget for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also authorized the use of an Independent Hearing Officer and approved several charter school contracts and staff appointments.

• Approved Preliminary Budget for 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution Authorizing an Independent Hearing Officer (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Sara Gehrig as Independent Hearing Officer for 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Approved ARISE Virtual Academy Charter School Contract 2024-2029 (6-0)
• Approved Rock University High School Charter Contract (6-0)
• Approved budget transfers and amendments (6-0)
• Approved appointments of Carole Gurenewald, Nichole Hanke, Kevon Hendrickson, and Jane Oldenburg (6-0)
• Accepted certified staff resignation of Penny Bright (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education voted to direct administration to develop a resolution for referendum questions: $151.8 million for facilities upgrades and $14.5 million annually for two years for general operating funds. The board also held a closed session to discuss negotiations with the Janesville Education Association for 2024-2025. Consent agenda items included approval of resignations, appointments, financial summaries, and a revised student athletic code of conduct removed for separate consideration. The finance committee reported on budget development, insurance renewals, and student transportation contractor status.

• Direct administration to draft a referendum for $151.8 million in facilities upgrades and $14.5 million annually for two years for general operating funds (Item 5.1)
• Closed session to discuss negotiations with the Janesville Education Association for 2024-2025 (Item 2.2)
• Approve updates to Student Athletic Code of Conduct effective July 1, 2024, removed from consent agenda and approved separately (Item 4.6)
• Approve fiscal year 2023-2024 year-to-date (May) financial summaries (Item 4.5)
• Update on student transportation contractor Van Galder, Inc. continuing services despite parent company Coach USA bankruptcy (Item 6.7)

The Board of Education approved a plan to seek referendum questions for $151.8 million in facility upgrades and $14.5 million annually for general operating funds over two years. The Board also approved updates to the student athletic code of conduct and processed several staff personnel changes.

• Directed administration to develop referendum questions for $151.8M in facility upgrades and $14.5M annual operating funds (8-0)
• Approved updates to Student Athletic Code of Conduct effective July 1, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved certified staff resignations for 8 employees effective June 6, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved certified staff appointments for 8 employees effective August 21, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved May 2024 financial summaries showing $12,413,710.60 in expenditures and $1,718,358.59 in revenue (8-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will hear a presentation on Fiscal Year 2023-2024 year-to-date financial summaries and consider moving them to the full board. The district expects $25,126,301 in June aid payments and over $10 million in final tax settlements. Committee will also receive updates on long-range facilities master planning, 2020 referendum and ESSER-funded capital projects, and the 2024-2025 budget development. Additionally, they will be briefed on property/liability/workers comp insurance renewals and the student transportation contractor's status.

• Presentation and possible approval to move May financial summaries to full board, noting $25,126,301 in June aid and over $10M in tax settlements
• Update on long-range facilities master planning, with possible board action in July
• Update on 2020 referendum and ESSER-funded projects: fire alarm upgrades at Edison, IAQ at Franklin MS, greenhouse work at Craig and Parker HS
• Update on 2024-2025 budget development, with preliminary approval scheduled for July 9
• Update on student transportation: Van Galder remains provider despite parent company Coach USA bankruptcy

The committee approved moving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 May financial summaries to the full board. Members received updates on facilities planning, insurance renewals, and the status of the student transportation contractor.

• Adopted June 18, 2024 agenda (3-0)
• Approved moving FY 2023-2024 May Financial Summaries to full board (3-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board will meet in closed session from 5-6 PM to review a student expulsion decision and discuss negotiations with the Janesville Education Association for 2024-2025. In open session, the board will consider a consent agenda including approval of fiscal year financial summaries, a Chromebook lease, and adoption of nine new policies (covering areas like artificial intelligence and immunization) while retiring seven older policies. The board will also recognize spring athlete state qualifiers, discuss a drug intervention program, and review community survey results.

• Closed session to determine final status of expelled student and discuss teacher union negotiations
• Approve lease finance agreement for Chromebooks and Chrome tablets
• Adopt nine new policies including po7540.08 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and po5320 Immunization
• Retire seven policies on student discipline, searches, parent rights, and fund-raising
• Direct administration to deposit all unspent 2023-2024 dollars to Fund 73 and Fund 46

The Board of Education approved the deposit of all unspent Fiscal Year 2023-2024 dollars into Fund 73 (employee benefit trust fund) and Fund 46 (long-term capital improvement fund). The Board also approved a consent agenda including staff personnel changes, financial summaries, and policy updates. Administration was directed to research a proposal for district-provided Narcan in schools.

• Approved depositing all unspent FY2023-2024 dollars to Fund 73 and Fund 46 (9-0)
• Approved June 11, 2024 Board of Education agenda (9-0)
• Approved June 22, 2024 Consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved certified staff resignations effective June 6 and June 13, 2024
• Approved certified staff appointments for 14 individuals
• Approved March and April 2024 financial summaries
• Approved lease finance agreement for Chromebooks and Chrome Tablets
• Approved adoption of Neola policies and retirement of seven board policies

PPC Committee Meeting

The policy revisions could change district rules on student activities, health requirements, and classroom conduct. Members also received informational briefings on early literacy instruction, state reading legislation compliance, and potential changes to district retirement benefits. The committee approved forwarding the policy updates to the full board for final consideration.

• Review of NEOLA policy revisions covering artificial intelligence, immunization, and corporal punishment
• Recommendation to forward updated policies to the full School Board for adoption
• Presentation on early literacy strategies by Kari Heidenreich
• Briefing on Act 20 reading legislation and district requirements
• Overview of current retirement benefits and potential retirement cliff changes

The committee approved moving several NEOLA policy revisions to the Full Board for final adoption. Members also received presentations on early literacy programs, Act 20 reading legislation, and potential changes to retirement health insurance benefits.

• Adopted June 3, 2024 agenda (3-0)
• Moved 11 NEOLA policy revisions to Full Board for adoption (3-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved forwarding fiscal year-end allocations to Fund 73 (Employee Benefit Trust) and Fund 46 (Long-term Capital Maintenance) to the full board. The committee also voted to send March and April financial summaries to the board. Members received updates on long-range facilities master planning, 2020 referendum and ESSER-funded projects, district capital investments totaling over $12.1 million, health insurance costs, and the 2024-2025 budget development timeline.

• Committee approved moving fiscal year-end allocations to Fund 73 and Fund 46 to full board
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 year-to-date financial summaries (March, April) forwarded to full board
• Update on 2020 referendum and ESSER-funded capital projects including fire alarm, card access, air quality, and greenhouse work
• Information on district capital investments since 2013 totaling over $12.1 million (excluding Act 32 and community-approved investments)
• Fiscal perspective on district health insurance benefits presented with historical spending data

The committee voted to move the FY 2023-2024 year-to-date financial summaries and proposed fiscal year-end allocations for Fund 73 and Fund 46 to the full board. Members received updates on facilities master planning, ESSER-funded capital projects, and health insurance costs.

• Approved moving FY 2023-2024 Year-to-Date Financial Summaries to full board (4-0)
• Approved moving fiscal year-end allocations to Fund 73 and 46 to full board (4-0)
• Adopted May 21, 2024 agenda (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will meet in closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, and teacher contract negotiations, then reconvene in open session to approve a consent agenda including a $10,075,000 bond defeasance, the appointment of a Director of Information Technology, and a school nutrition cooperative agreement. They will also discuss restructuring board committees and receive an update on long-range facility planning.

• Approve resolution authorizing defeasance of $10,075,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Approve appointment of Director of Information Technology
• Approve 2024-2025 Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative Agreement
• Discuss restructuring Board committees and appointment of committee members
• Closed session to discuss negotiations with Janesville Education Association and open enrollment student appeals

The Board of Education approved a resolution regarding the district's taxable general obligation refunding bonds. Other actions included approving the 2024-2025 meeting schedule and various personnel appointments and resignations.

• Approved resolution authorizing defeasance of a portion of $10,075,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds (9-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Board of Education Meeting Schedule (9-0)
• Approved April 23, 2024, Regular Board Meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative Agreement (9-0)
• Approved Transition Readiness Grant (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Veronica McMahon as ARISE Virtual Academy Principal effective July 1, 2024 (9-0)
• Approved 24 administrative staff appointments effective August 21, 2024 (9-0)
• Approved 12 resignations and retirements effective between April 24 and June 6, 2024 (9-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee is meeting to receive an overview of a CESA 2 audit regarding 6-12 at-risk programming. The committee will also discuss potential changes to retirement policies within the employee handbook.

• Overview of the 6-12 At Risk Programming CESA 2 Audit
• Discussion of potential retirement changes to the Employee Handbook

The committee received an overview of a CESA 2 audit regarding 6-12 at-risk programming and discussed potential changes to employee retirement health benefits to prevent mass staff departures. No substantive policy changes were decided during the meeting.

• Adopted May 6, 2024 agenda (3-0)

Board of Education Meeting -REVISED

The Board of Education met in closed session to discuss employee matters, including personnel on administrative leave and the superintendent's evaluation, then moved to open session. The board approved the employee healthcare plan effective July 1, 2024, by a 5-4 vote after a motion to postpone failed. They also approved Kelly Kaminski as principal of Roosevelt Elementary School and adopted a consent agenda covering resignations, appointments, and other routine items.

• Closed session held to discuss employees on administrative leave (Scott Garner and Mark Holzman) and Superintendent Michelle Haworth's summative evaluation
• Approved employee healthcare plan effective July 1, 2024, on a 5-4 vote (motion to postpone failed 4-5)
• Presented and considered approval of employee dental plan effective July 1, 2024
• Approved Kelly Kaminski as principal of Roosevelt Elementary School
• Consent agenda included authorization to send preliminary notices of non-renewal to certified staff and appointment of Dan McCrea as assistant board treasurer

The Board of Education approved new employee dental and healthcare plans effective July 1, 2024. The healthcare plan was passed in a 5-4 vote after a motion to postpone the decision failed. The board also elected new officers and appointed a new principal for Roosevelt Elementary School.

• Elected Kevin Murray (President), Lisa Hurda (Vice President), Elizabeth Paull (Clerk), and Greg Ardrey (Treasurer)
• Approved Employee Dental Plan effective July 1, 2024
• Approved Employee Healthcare Plan effective July 1, 2024 (5-4)
• Approved Kelly Kaminski as Roosevelt Elementary School Principal
• Approved April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approved administrative appointments for Patricia Hernandez, Clayton Krueger, and Benjamin McCormick
• Approved certified staff appointments for 14 individuals
• Approved non-renewal of certified staff member Jennifer Larson effective June 6, 2024

Board of Education Meeting and Workshop

The board approved the 2024-2025 staffing plan and created activities director positions for high schools on a 6-3 vote. They also adopted 15 NEOLA policies covering student conduct, open enrollment, and discipline; accepted resignations and appointments; and approved February financial summaries. Reports were given on 2020 referendum capital projects, district utility usage, and long-range facilities planning.

• Approved 2024-2025 Staffing Plan
• Created High School Activities Director Positions (vote 6-3)
• Adopted 15 NEOLA policies on student code of conduct, open enrollment, and discipline
• Approved February 2023-2024 year-to-date financial summaries
• Received updates on 2020 referendum capital projects and ESSER-funded indoor air quality work

The Board of Education approved the staffing plan for the 2024-2025 school year and transitioned high school athletic directors to full-year activities director positions. The board also approved a consent agenda including staff resignations, appointments, and policy updates.

• Approved 2024-2025 Staffing Plan (unanimous)
• Approved transition of High School Athletic Directors to Activities Director positions (6-3)
• Approved Consent Agenda including March 12 minutes, staff resignations, and one appointment (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of 14 NEOLA policies (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Board Policies BP 5122 and BP 5451 (unanimous)
• Approved February financial summaries showing $32,863,302.52 in revenues and $10,958,531.22 in expenditures (unanimous)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee adopted the agenda and received presentations on district homeless youth services and the Americorps Reading Program. They also reviewed an overview of employee benefits. The committee voted to recommend a package of 17 NEOLA policy revisions to the full Board for adoption, covering topics from military children to student discipline.

• Presentation on District McKinney-Vento and Homeless Youth services (20 min)
• Presentation on Americorps Reading Program (15 min)
• Overview of Employee Benefits (15 min, discussion item)
• Review and recommendation of 17 NEOLA policy revisions (including Open Enrollment, Student Code of Conduct, Child Abuse Investigations, and more) to full board
• Motion to adopt the April 1, 2024 agenda (carried)

The committee approved moving 16 NEOLA policy revisions to the full Board for adoption. Members also received presentations on homeless youth services, the AmeriCorps reading program, and employee insurance budget assumptions.

• Adopted April 1, 2024 agenda (3-0)
• Moved 16 NEOLA policy revisions to full Board for adoption (3-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee met to adopt the agenda and approve moving February financial summaries to the full board. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates on capital projects, utility usage, facilities master planning, indoor air quality, and the upcoming budget development process.

• Update on 2020 referendum and ESSER-funded capital projects including fire alarm upgrades, card access, indoor air quality at Franklin Middle School, and greenhouse work at Craig and Parker High Schools
• District-wide utility usage comparison report covering 2013-14 through 2022-23
• Long-range facilities master planning update with community engagement sessions and upcoming board workshop on April 9, 2024
• Indoor air quality project update focusing on January 2024 data at district elementary buildings
• Fiscal year 2024-2025 budget development overview including health insurance renewal and Fund 38 debt management

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved moving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 February financial summaries to the full board. Members received updates on utility costs, indoor air quality sensors, and the 2024-2025 budget development process.

• Adopted March 26, 2024 agenda (4-0)
• Approved moving FY 2023-2024 February Financial Summaries to full board (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will hold a closed session to discuss the superintendent's contract. The board will also hear a presentation on feedback from community conversations and priority next steps. Several consent agenda items include budget transfers, personnel appointments, and early college credit applications.

• Closed session to discuss superintendent contract (Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c)(e))
• Presentation on community conversation feedback and priority next steps (EUA and JP Cullen, 45 min)
• Update on district goals (20 min discussion)
• Consent agenda includes budget transfers/amendments and personnel appointments
• Approval of appointment of 2024 Board of Canvassers

The Board of Education adopted the meeting agenda and approved a consent agenda covering personnel updates and budget amendments. Members received mid-year updates on district goals and a presentation on community feedback regarding capital maintenance and facility needs.

• Adopted March 12, 2024 Board of Education agenda (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (8-0)
• Approved resignation of Melissa Bronder effective June 6, 2024
• Approved appointment of Cinta Rodriguez effective March 12, 2024
• Authorized approval of Early College Credit and Start College Now applications
• Approved appointment of 2024 Board of Canvassers
• Approved budget transfers and amendments

PPC Committee Meeting - Cancelled

This meeting of the School District of Janesville's PPC Committee was cancelled. No business was conducted. Items that would have been discussed include presentations on homeless youth services and the Americorps reading program, as well as proposed NEOLA policy revisions.

• Presentation on District McKinney-Vento and Homeless Youth services
• Presentation on Americorps Reading Program
• Review of NEOLA policy revisions for adoption (10 policies covering military children, foster care, open enrollment, attendance, and child abuse investigations)

Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education met to approve a new lacrosse co-op team and review financial audits. The board also received updates on the 2020 referendum, ESSER funded projects, and the 2024-2025 budget development process.

• Approval of WIAA Lacrosse CO-OP Team starting 2024-2025 school year
• Presentation of 2022-2023 Fiscal Audits for the district and Rock University High School
• Approval of Fiscal 2023-2024 December and January financial summaries
• Approval of Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) Performance Objectives and Assessments Report
• Preview of Long Range Facilities Plan Community Conversations

The Board of Education approved the creation of a WIAA Lacrosse CO-OP Team to begin in the 2024-2025 school year. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including personnel changes and financial summaries. A presentation on the 2022-2023 fiscal audits reported no findings or material weaknesses.

• Approved WIAA Lacrosse CO-OP Team for 2024-2025 school year (8-0)
• Approved February 27, 2024 Board of Education agenda (8-0)
• Approved February 13, 2024 Regular Board Meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved administrative resignation of Stacy Peterson, effective March 12, 2024 (8-0)
• Approved certified staff resignations of Mackenzie Cripe, Jose Cuello Pacheco, and Jeffrey Kersch (8-0)
• Approved appointments of Sharyl Fuerstenberg and Amanda Urmanski (8-0)
• Approved December and January 2023-2024 financial summaries (8-0)
• Approved Achievement Gap Reduction Performance Objectives and Assessments Report (8-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The School District of Janesville Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee met on February 20, 2024. They approved moving the fiscal year 2023-2024 year-to-date financial summaries to the full board. The committee received updates on 2020 referendum and ESSER-funded capital projects, long-range facilities master planning with community conversation events, and the 2022-2023 fiscal audit.

• Approved moving December and January financial summaries to the full board
• Update on 2020 referendum and ESSER-funded capital projects: fire alarm upgrades, card access, indoor air quality at Franklin Middle School, greenhouse work at Craig and Parker High Schools
• Update on long-range facilities master planning and community conversation events
• Review of sample 2023 property tax bills and 2024-2025 budget development process
• Presentation of 2022-2023 fiscal audits by Baker Tilly, including Rock University High School audit

The committee approved moving the December and January financial summaries to the full board for consideration. Members received updates on referendum and ESSER funded capital projects and the 2024-2025 budget development process. A clean, unmodified audit opinion was issued for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.

• Adopted February 20, 2024 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved moving FY 2023-2024 Year-to-Date (December and January) Financial Summaries to full board (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider approving the district's proposed mission, vision, and core values after a presentation from the Strategic Planning Workgroup. They will also discuss the next steps for the Long Range Facilities Plan and the 2024-2025 budget assumptions. A closed session is scheduled to review an expulsion decision and approve previous closed session minutes.

• Approval of District Mission, Vision, and Core Values from Strategic Planning Workgroup (item 5.1)
• Discussion of Long Range Facilities Plan Next Steps (item 5.2)
• Presentation of 2024-2025 Budget Assumptions (item 5.3)
• Closed session to review an expulsion decision and determine student status (item 2.2)
• Consent agenda includes approval of 2024 Summer School, financial summaries, NEOLA policy adoptions, and retiring policies

The Board of Education approved the School District of Janesville's mission, vision, and core values following a strategic planning process. The board also approved updates to the employee handbook and several NEOLA policies. Additionally, the board approved 2024 summer school and financial summaries for October and November.

• Approved district mission, vision, and core values (7-0)
• Approved Employee Staff Handbook Update (6-1)
• Approved 2024 Summer School
• Approved FY 2023-2024 October and November financial summaries
• Approved adoption of multiple NEOLA policies
• Approved retirement of multiple Board policies
• Approved early college credit for summer classes
• Approved appointments of Dylan Benway, Lauren Mauel, and Katlyn Miller

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee adopted its agenda, heard a presentation on work-based learning programs, reviewed proposed employee handbook changes, and considered revisions to multiple NEOLA policies. The committee voted to move both the handbook changes and the policy revisions to the full Board of Education for adoption.

• Presentation on Work Based Learning Liaison Partnerships and Programs by Erin O'Leary
• Review of potential employee handbook changes and motion to move to full board for approval
• Review of NEOLA policy revisions covering topics like homeless students, medication, dress, grooming, drug prevention, and bullying complaint procedures, and motion to move to full board for adoption
• Adoption of the February 5, 2024 agenda as presented

The committee approved moving proposed employee handbook changes regarding internal transfers and teacher overloads to the full Board for approval. Additionally, the committee voted to move 15 NEOLA policy revisions and administrative guidelines to the full Board for adoption.

• Approved moving potential employee handbook changes on internal transfers and overloads to full Board (3-0)
• Approved moving 15 NEOLA policy revisions and administrative guidelines to full Board for adoption (3-0)
• Adopted February 5, 2024 agenda (3-0)

Board of Education Workshop

The Board of Education Workshop will receive a presentation on preliminary building and site condition cost estimates as part of long-range facilities master planning. The presentation includes a report from JP Cullen and EUA, along with a high-level analysis of peer districts' financial commitments. No action is expected; the session is informational to aid future planning decisions.

• Presentation of preliminary building and site condition cost estimates (report attached)
• High-level analysis of area, peer, and conference school districts' financial commitment to facilities
• Upcoming community conversations in late February/early March to discuss facilities assessment and long-range planning priorities

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The committee approved forwarding October and November financial summaries to the full board. Members will receive a 75-minute presentation on preliminary building and site condition cost estimates for long-range facilities planning. An update on the 2024-2025 budget development process is also scheduled.

• Forwarded Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Year-to-Date (October and November) financial summaries to the full board
• Presentation of preliminary building and site condition cost estimates for long-range facilities master planning
• Update on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget development process
• Discussion of future committee meeting items and agenda

The committee approved moving the October and November 2023 financial summaries to the full board. Members also reviewed preliminary cost estimates for the Long Range Facilities Master Plan, which identify $578M in total district needs.

• Adopted January 23, 2024 agenda (4-0)
• Approved moving FY 2023-2024 October and November financial summaries to full board (4-0)

REVISED and REPOSTED - Board of Education Meeting and Workshop

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will receive a 90-minute presentation on the Overall Facility Report and Long Range Strategic Plan from EUA, followed by a closed session to discuss the superintendent's contract and approve previous closed session minutes.

• Presentation of Overall Facility Report and Long Range Strategic Plan from EUA (90 min.)
• Approval of space available for 2024-2025 regular and special education open enrollment applicants
• Consideration of resignations/retirements and appointments of staff
• Closed session to discuss superintendent contract and approve October 10, 2023 and December 12, 2023 closed session minutes

The Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included several staff appointments and one resignation. Members also received a presentation on the Facilities Assessment Summary Report as part of a long-range strategic plan.

• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted resignation of John Doyle effective Jan. 19, 2024
• Approved appointment of Sydney Anderson effective Jan. 29, 2024
• Approved appointment of Emma Lausier effective Jan. 8, 2024
• Approved appointment of Samantha Olvera effective Jan. 22, 2024
• Approved appointment of Britney Stuckey effective Jan. 2, 2024
• Approved space availability for Regular and Special Education Open Enrollment applicants

Board of Education Meeting - CANCELED Due to Winter Storm

This Board of Education meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, was canceled because of a winter storm. No business was conducted; the items on the agenda were not addressed.

• Meeting canceled; no decisions or discussions occurred