Janesville School District public meetings in 2025

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which includes new course proposals for the 2026-27 school year (EMT, AP Cybersecurity, AP Business), the appointment of a Public Information Officer, resignation and appointment items, and October 2025 financial reports. The board also received information on results from Referendum Bid Package 1-A for the ESC, Jefferson, and Wilson, and an update on capital projects including roofing work totaling $3.9 million across multiple schools.

• Approved new courses for 26/27: EMT, AP Cybersecurity, and AP Business and Marketing
• Approved administration's recommendation for a Public Information Officer
• Reviewed October 2025 financial reports
• Received results of Referendum Bid Package 1-A for ESC, Jefferson, and Wilson
• Received update on roofing projects: Franklin ($134,475 new), Kennedy ($1.26M), Craig ($1.25M), and others funded via Fund 46 and Fund 49

The Board of Education discussed a proposal from the Janesville Fire Department regarding a new fire station location. City officials expressed interest in exploring land at the southwest corner of School District property on N. Crosby Avenue. No formal decision was made regarding the land or the potential sale.

• Adopted December 9, 2025 Board of Education agenda
• Approved November 11, 2025 meeting minutes via consent agenda
• Approved new course proposals for EMT, AP Cybersecurity, and AP Business and Marketing via consent agenda
• Reviewed October 2025 Financial Reports via consent agenda

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee of the Janesville School District met and voted to recommend three new courses—EMT, AP Cybersecurity, and AP Business and Marketing—for the 2026/2027 school year to the full Board of Education. The committee also approved forwarding updates to the Employee Handbook. Additionally, they received informational presentations on the Bright Spots initiative and a Healthiest You program update.

• Motion to adopt the December 1, 2025 agenda as presented (carried 3-0)
• Motion to send new course proposals (EMT, AP Cybersecurity, AP Business and Marketing) for 2026/27 to full board (carried 3-0)
• Motion to send Employee Handbook updates to full board (carried 3-0)
• Update on Bright Spots presentation from Dr. Allison DeGraaf and Wilson Team (information item)
• Healthiest You presentation by Jamie Brown (information item)

The committee voted to move several items to the full board for approval, including new course proposals and employee handbook updates. Additionally, a presentation was given regarding the Healthiest You Telehealth service and its funding via administrative cost adjustments.

• Approved December 1, 2025 agenda (3-0)
• Moved new course proposals for EMT, AP Cybersecurity, and AP Business and Marketing to full board (3-0)
• Moved Staff Handbook changes to full board (3-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will receive information on referendum bid package 1-A results for ESC, Jefferson, and Wilson, and an update on 2025-2026 capital projects including roofing, a cooling system failure at Craig High School, and ball diamond renovations at Craig and Parker. They will also review fiscal planning, a student transportation agreement update, and a new employee health initiative. No decisions are expected at this informational meeting.

• Results of referendum bid package 1-A for ESC, Jefferson, and Wilson
• Roofing projects: new Franklin sections ($134,475), Kennedy ($1,255,800) and Craig ($1,246,712) planned for summer 2026
• Craig High School cooling system failure: portable chillers installed, new system purchase order issued at $623,500
• Craig and Parker ball diamonds Phase I restoration: $442,502
• Update on student transportation agreement beginning July 1, 2026

The committee reviewed updates on 2025-2026 capital projects, including roofing and ball field work. Financial reports for October 2025 were omitted from the meeting materials and will be included in the next meeting.

• Adopted November 25, 2025 agenda (unanimous vote)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda that retires a large set of board policies covering business/fiscal management (BP 3000 series) and personnel (BP 4000 series), including policies on budget, fees, facilities, and employee leave. The board also received a presentation on state report cards, recognized AP Global Scholars from Parker High School and Arise Virtual Academy, and heard from student presenters and citizen comments. No other substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Retired 60+ board policies, including BP 3000 (Fiscal Management Goals), BP 3211 (Revenues from Local Tax Sources), BP 3320 (General Fund Balance), BP 3600 (Buildings and Grounds), BP 4151 (Sick Leave), and BP 4240 (Salaries)
• Approved resignations/retirements of district employees
• Presentation on state report cards by Mark Holzman and Dr. Allison DeGraaf
• Recognition of Parker High School and Arise Virtual Academy AP Global Scholars
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2025 regular board meeting and PPC minutes of November 3, 2025

The Board of Education approved the November 11, 2025, agenda and the consent agenda. Administration presented updated State Report Card results showing an overall score of 61.6, categorized as 'Meets Expectations.'

• Approved November 11, 2025, Board of Education agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 11, 2025, Consent agenda (7-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee will receive informational presentations on proposed coursebook updates for 2026-27, athletic program updates and a fall report, and staffing practices/assumptions for 2026. No action items are scheduled beyond adopting the meeting agenda, which was approved. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information gathering.

• Presentation of coursebook updates (new course offerings for 2026-27)
• Presentation of athletic updates and fall report from Jim McClowry
• Presentation of staffing practices and assumptions for 2026 plan
• Bright spots recognition and safety message
• No votes on policy changes or budget items

The committee reviewed proposed courses for the 2026-27 school year, including EMT, AP Cybersecurity, and AP Business and Marketing. Administration also presented the 2026-27 teacher staffing plan based on projected student populations and specific teacher-pupil ratios.

• Approved November 3, 2025 agenda (3-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board voted to adopt the 2025-2026 school district budget and certify a total tax levy of $58,020,977 across multiple funds. It also authorized a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note of up to $5,000,000 for cash flow. A public hearing on the proposed budget was held prior. The consent agenda, including resignations, appointments, and minutes, was approved.

• Adoption of 2025-2026 annual budget via Wisconsin DPI Form 6590
• Certification of total tax levy: $58,020,977 (Fund 10: $43,935,592; Fund 38: $1,646,925; Fund 39: $12,225,500; Fund 80: $200,000; levy chargeback $12,960)
• Approval of resolution authorizing up to $5,000,000 taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note for cash flow
• Presentation and discussion of long-range facilities plan for $151.8 million capital referendum (Phase I) with three bid packages spanning 2026-2029
• Discussion of open enrollment out survey results and capital projects including roofing work totaling ~$3.9 million

The Board of Education adopted the 2025-2026 annual budget and certified several levies totaling $58,020,977. The board also approved a resolution for a promissory note not to exceed $5,000,000 for cash flow purposes.

• Adopted October 28, 2025 Board of Education agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 Consent agenda (7-0)
• Adopted the 2025-2026 annual budget (7-0)
• Certified total levy of $58,020,977 across multiple funds (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for a tax and revenue anticipation promissory note up to $5,000,000 (7-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will hear updates on long-range facilities planning tied to the November 2024 $151.8 million capital referendum, including Phase I work at multiple schools. Additional items include results of a survey on why families open-enroll out of the district, an update on 2025-2026 capital projects (roofing, Craig High School cooling failure, ball diamonds), and a budget development overview. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no final decisions expected.

• Update on long-range facilities planning for Phase I of the $151.8M referendum, covering bid packages at Jefferson, Wilson, Craig, and other schools
• Presentation of open enrollment out-survey results conducted by School Perceptions
• Capital projects update: $623,500 for Craig High School cooling system replacement after May 2025 failure
• Roofing projects totaling approximately $3.9 million at Franklin, Lincoln, Washington, Rock River, Marshall, and Craig
• Discussion on next steps for former Craig High School soccer coach recognition

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will meet in closed session to discuss an ongoing personnel investigation involving Mark Holzman and Carrie Mickelson, as well as the superintendent's formative evaluation. The open session includes approving consent agenda items such as resignations/retirements, appointments, authorization of post-secondary application payments for Spring 2026, and retiring over 70 board policies. The meeting also features recognition of AP Global Scholars and student presentations from Parker High School.

• Closed session to update board on personnel investigation (Mark Holzman, Carrie Mickelson) and superintendent formative evaluation (Michelle Haworth)
• Consent agenda includes approval of resignations/retirements and appointments (file attached)
• Authorize payment for Early College Credit & Start College Now applications for Spring 2026 semester
• Approve retiring numerous board policies (BP 1000, BP 2000, and related administrative rules)
• Citizen comments and student presenters from Parker High School

The Board of Education approved a resolution to start the 2026-27 school year before September 1, 2026. Additionally, members approved a one-time stipend increase for 38 certified staff members at the top of the salary structure.

• Adopted October 14, 2025 Board of Education agenda
• Approved September 23, 2025 Consent agenda (excluding item 4.3)
• Approved September 23, 2025 resignations/retirements of John Leslie and Shelly Osmond
• Adopted resolution to start the 2026-27 school year prior to September 1, 2026
• Approved one-time stipend increase for certified staff at the top of the salary structure

PPC Committee Meeting

The Personnel, Policy, and Compensation (PPC) Committee will receive presentations on staff evaluations, student achievements, and benefits updates. The committee also voted to adopt the meeting agenda. No binding decisions will be made as this is an information session.

• Presentation of Staff Evaluations by Dr. Allison DeGraaf, Kim Peerenboom, and Carrie Mickelson
• Presentation and Updates on Student Achievements by Dr. Allison DeGraaf and Chris Medenwaldt
• Presentation of Benefits Updates by Jamie Brown

The committee received presentations on the supervision and evaluation processes for certified, non-certified, and administrative staff. Members also reviewed state data and district action steps for student achievement in reading, math, attendance, and ACT scores.

• Adopted the October 6, 2025 agenda (3-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education held a closed session to discuss negotiations with the Janesville Education Association and a personnel investigation. In the regular meeting, they approved a 2.15% wage increase for non-certified staff retroactive to July 1, 2025, adopted the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school year calendars, and approved a resolution imposing the district's final offer in teacher contract negotiations. The consent agenda included adoption of multiple Neola policies covering facilities, weapons, technology use, and facility security.

• Approved a 2.15% wage increase for all non-certified staff for 2025-2026, retroactive to July 1, 2025
• Adopted a resolution imposing the district's final offer in Janesville Education Association 2025-2026 negotiations
• Approved the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school year calendars as presented
• Adopted numerous Neola policies including Weapons, Facility Security, Technology Acceptable Use and Safety, and Use of Social Media
• Approved fiscal year 2024-2025 unaudited financial summaries for June 2025

The Board of Education adopted the final offer for the Janesville Education Association contract. They also approved a 2.15% wage increase for non-certified staff and the school calendars for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years.

• Adopted September 23, 2025 Board of Education agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda excluding item 4.5 (7-0)
• Approved Summer School 2025 Report (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to impose final offer for Janesville Education Association 2025-26 contract (7-0)
• Approved 2.15% wage increase for non-certified staff effective July 1, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved 2026-27 and 2027-28 school year calendars (7-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee reviewed a presentation of FY2024-2025 year-to-date financial summaries and approved moving them to the full board. They also discussed roofing projects at multiple schools totaling approximately $3.9 million, a new chiller system for Craig High School, and a possible name change to Finance and Operations Committee.

• Approved moving unaudited June 2025 financial summaries to the full board
• Roofing projects: Franklin ($956K), Lincoln ($359K), Washington ($572K), Rock River ($96K), Marshall ($1.3M), Craig ($553K) totaling $3.9M
• Craig High School chiller replacement following May 2025 cooling failure; portable chillers installed, new system design and bidding underway
• Parker and Craig ball diamond bids: initial combined bid over $900K, refined scope under review with $250K allocated
• Discussed renaming the committee to Finance and Operations Committee to better reflect its oversight scope

The committee approved the June 17, 2025, minutes and voted unanimously to move the un-audited fiscal year 2024-2025 financial summaries to the full board. A recommendation to rename the committee was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved June 17, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved moving FY 2024-2025 year-to-date financial summaries to full board (unanimous)
• Tabled recommendation to rename committee to Finance and Operations Committee

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Policy Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Policy Committee reviewed and voted unanimously to recommend adoption of 23 NEOLA policy revisions covering facilities, weapons, memorials, tobacco, security, technology, and more. The policies are now forwarded to the full School Board for final approval. The committee also began with a safety reminder following a recent incident.

• Unanimous vote to adopt 23 NEOLA policy revisions including Weapons (po7217), Facility Security (po7440), Video Surveillance (po7440.01), and Technology Acceptable Use policies
• Policies cover naming school facilities, facilities planning, disposition of real property, tobacco/nicotine use, memorials, and staff/student technology use
• Meeting started with safety message referencing the Charlie Kirk assassination, reminding board members to be aware of surroundings

The committee voted to move several Neola policy revisions to the full Board for adoption. Three specific policies were tabled for further consideration.

• Recommended Neola policies for Board adoption (4-0)
• Tabled po7000 Naming of School District Facilities
• Tabled po7440.01 Video Surveillance and Electronic Monitoring
• Tabled po7530 Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment

Board of Education Meeting

The Board will meet in closed session to discuss negotiations with the Janesville Education Association for the 2025-2026 school year and to receive an update on a personnel investigation. The regular meeting includes a presentation on NEOLA, a policy platform, and approval of a consent agenda covering minutes, resignations, and appointments.

• Closed session to discuss 2025-2026 teacher union negotiations
• Closed session update on ongoing personnel investigation
• Presentation on NEOLA policy platform (30 min)
• Approval of resignations/retirements and appointments
• Approval of August 26, 2025 meeting minutes

PPC Committee Meeting

The Policy, Personnel, and Compensation Committee voted to recommend the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school year calendars to the full school board for approval. The committee also received informational updates on August professional development and new teacher orientation, insurance broker updates, and building tour updates. The meeting agenda was adopted as presented.

• Motion to recommend 2026-27 and 2027-28 school calendars to full board (carried)
• Presentation on August professional development and new teacher orientation
• Insurance broker updates from Jamie Brown
• Building tour updates from committee chair Elizabeth Paull
• Adoption of the September 8, 2025 agenda

The PPC Committee voted to recommend the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school year calendars for full Board approval. The district intends to request a waiver from the DPI to allow school to start before September 1st. Additionally, the committee received updates regarding insurance broker transitions and building tour procedures.

• Approved September 8, 2025 agenda (4-0)
• Moved 2026-27 and 2027-28 school year calendars to full Board for approval (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to discuss 2025-2026 negotiations with the Janesville Education Association. The open session includes personnel appointments, resignations, and the recognition of four elementary schools.

• Closed session to discuss 2025-2026 negotiations with the Janesville Education Association
• Recognition of Adams, Jackson, Jefferson, and Washington Elementary Schools as Wisconsin Schools of Recognition
• Approval of personnel appointments and resignations/retirements
• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. Four elementary schools—Adams, Jackson, Jefferson, and Washington—were recognized as Wisconsin Schools of Recognition for the 2023-24 school year.

• Adopted August 26, 2025 Board of Education agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 26, 2025 Consent agenda (6-0)
• Recognized Adams, Jackson, Jefferson and Washington Elementary Schools as Wisconsin Schools of Recognition

Board of Education Meeting and Workshop

The Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss negotiations with the Janesville Education Association for the 2025-2026 school year. In open session, the board will consider consent agenda items including fiscal year 2024-2025 financial summaries, a district banking services request for proposal, and annual reports on nursing services, seclusion and restraint, and at-risk students.

• Closed session to discuss negotiations with Janesville Education Association for 2025-2026
• Consider approval of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 year-to-date (April, May) financial summaries
• District banking services RFP and official depository designation (supporting document references Johnson Bank)
• Annual Emergency Nursing Services Report for 2024-2025
• Seclusion and Restraint Report for 2024-2025

The Board of Education approved the August 12, 2025, consent agenda in two parts. This included the approval of previous meeting minutes, staff and student handbook updates, and annual reports on nursing services, seclusion and restraint, and graduation risks.

• Adopted August 12, 2025 agenda (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4.2 through 4.6, including July 8 minutes and handbook updates (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4.7 through 4.9, including Annual Emergency Nursing Services and Seclusion and Restraint reports (9-0)

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee heard a presentation on middle and high school retake practice and voted to forward updates to the student/parent handbook and employee handbook to the full Board of Education for approval. The committee also reviewed upcoming meeting dates and adjourned.

• Presentation on middle and high school retake practice
• Motion to forward 2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook updates to full board (carried unanimously)
• Motion to forward 2025-2026 Employee Handbook updates to full board (carried unanimously)

The committee approved moving both the Student/Parent Handbook and Employee Handbook updates to the Full Board for further action. The meeting also included a presentation on retake practices for middle and high school students.

• Adopted August 4, 2025 agenda (4-0)
• Moved Student/Parent Handbook Updates to Full Board (4-0)
• Moved Employee Handbook Updates to Full Board (4-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The committee will receive information on $3.9 million in roofing projects across six schools, funded by the 2024 referendum and capital maintenance fund. They will also hear an update on a cooling system failure at Craig High School, with temporary chillers installed. Additionally, the committee may take action on a banking services request for proposal. Other discussions include the 2025-2026 budget development, student and facility use fees, and a drone policy.

• Roofing projects: Franklin ($956k), Lincoln ($359k), Washington ($572k), Rock River Charter ($96k), Marshall ($1.3M), Craig ($553k) – total $3.9M
• Craig High School cooling failure – portable chillers installed July 8, new chiller system being designed
• Possible action on district banking services request for proposal and official depository
• Update on 2024 referendum work: Bid Package 1A at ESC, Jefferson, and Wilson elementaries
• Continued discussion on student fees, facility use fees, and naming of district facilities

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved a proposal to move the district's official depository to Johnson Bank, pending full board approval. The committee also received updates on roofing projects, budget development, and student fees.

• Approved Johnson Bank proposal for official depository (4-0)
• Adopted June 17, 2025 agenda (4-0)
• Tabled discussion on facility use fees

Board of Education Meeting

The Board will consider approving the 2025-2026 preliminary budget and hear a report on $4.4 million in roofing projects at several schools, funded by the 2024 facilities referendum and capital maintenance fund. Closed session will address negotiations with the Janesville Education Association. The Board also will vote on resolutions to authorize and appoint an independent hearing officer for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Closed session to discuss negotiations with Janesville Education Association for 2025-2026
• Consider approval of 2025-2026 preliminary budget
• Roofing projects total $3.9M at Franklin, Lincoln, Washington, Rock River Charter, Marshall, Craig; plus $542,000 at Parker (main gym and mechanical penthouse)
• Adopt resolution authorizing Independent Hearing Officer (IHO) for student expulsion hearings
• Approve appointment of Sara Gehrig-Woodman as IHO for 2025-2026

The Board of Education approved the preliminary 2025-2026 Fund 10 and 27 budgets. The Board also authorized the use of an Independent Hearing Officer and appointed Sara Gehrig-Woodman to that role for the upcoming school year.

• Approved preliminary 2025-2026 Fund 10 and 27 budgets (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing an Independent Hearing Officer (7-0)
• Appointed Sara Gehrig-Woodman as Independent Hearing Officer for 2025-2026 (7-0)
• Approved July 8, 2025 Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 Regular Board Meeting minutes (via consent agenda)
• Approved Coordinator of Instructional Technology recommendation (via consent agenda)
• Approved AGR Performance Objectives and Assessments Report (via consent agenda)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The committee will vote on forwarding Fiscal Year 2024-2025 April and May financial summaries to the full board. They will also receive information on $3.9 million in roofing projects funded by the 2024 referendum and capital funds, an update on long-range facilities planning, a draft insurance renewal with a $128,000 increase, and begin discussions on student fees, facility use fees, and naming of district facilities.

• Vote to forward April-May 2025 financial summaries to full board
• Presentation on $3.9M roofing projects at Franklin, Lincoln, Washington, Rock River Charter, Marshall, and Craig schools plus Parker gym ($542,000)
• Review of property, liability, workers compensation insurance renewal with $128,000 increase
• Update on 2025-2026 budget development process including key dates and balanced budget goal
• Initial discussions on student fees, facility use fees, and naming of district facilities

The committee approved the year-to-date financial summaries for April and May to be moved to the full board. Members discussed upcoming roofing projects, insurance renewals, and the 2025-2026 budget process. Initial discussions were held regarding student fees, facility use fees, and the naming of district facilities.

• Adopted the June 17, 2025 agenda (3-0)
• Approved moving FY 2024-2025 April and May financial summaries to full board (3-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville Board of Education met on June 10, 2025, to approve routine administrative actions, adopt and retire multiple board policies, and review April financial summaries. A closed session addressed staff discipline for Carrie Mickelson and Mark Holzman, a student expulsion review, and negotiations with the Janesville Education Association for the 2025-2026 contract year. The board also directed administration to deposit unspent fiscal year 2024-2025 funds into Fund 73 and Fund 46.

• Closed session to review student expulsion decision and consider discipline for Carrie Mickelson and Mark Holzman
• Negotiations with the Janesville Education Association for the 2025-2026 contract year
• Adoption of 28 new board policies and retirement of policy BP 6463 (Honor Programs)
• Approval to deposit all unspent fiscal year 2024-2025 dollars to Fund 73 and Fund 46
• Presentation of April 2025 unaudited revenue and expense reports

The Board of Education approved the deposit of all unspent dollars from Fiscal Year 2024-2025 into Fund 73 and Fund 46. The Board also approved a consent agenda including personnel changes and the adoption of multiple NEOLA policies.

• Approved deposit of all unspent FY 2024-2025 dollars to Fund 73 and Fund 46 (8-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 Consent Agenda (8-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Approved Coordinator of Instructional Technology position
• Adopted multiple NEOLA policies regarding staff, benefits, and communications
• Retired Board Policy BP 6463 Honor Programs

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC committee voted to adopt the agenda and to forward a set of 28 policy revisions to the full Board of Education for adoption. The committee also received informational presentations on work-based learning, the AmeriCorps reading program, benefits, and athletic/activities programming including NIL updates.

• Presentation on Work Based Learning by Chris Medenwaldt and Erin O'Leary
• AmeriCorps Reading Program Update by Dr. Allison DeGraaf
• Benefits Update by Jamie Brown
• Athletic/Activities Programming and NIL Update by Jim McClowry
• NEOLA Policy Revision (28 policies, e.g., po2411, po3112, po3120.01) moved to full board for adoption

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received presentations on Work Based Learning, the AmeriCorps Reading Program, and staff benefits. No substantive policy changes or budget approvals were decided during the session.

• Approved June 2, 2025 agenda (4-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee will review and consider moving to the full board a set of NEOLA policy revisions covering naming of facilities, weapons, memorials, tobacco, facility security, video surveillance, technology use, social media, and more. The committee will also receive information on $850,000 in capital maintenance projects for 2025-2026, including play area asphalt at Jackson Elementary and colonnade rebuilding at Roosevelt Elementary. Other items include a presentation of April YTD financial summaries and an update on the 2025-2026 budget development process.

• Review of 19 NEOLA policy revisions and vote on moving them to full board adoption
• Presentation on $850,000 capital maintenance projects: Jackson Elementary play area asphalt, Roosevelt Elementary colonnade rebuilding
• Presentation of April 2025 YTD financial summaries and consideration of approval to move to full board
• Information on how district budget supports instruction
• Update on 2025-2026 budget development process with key dates (July 1 fiscal year start, October 28 budget hearing)

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and reviewed upcoming capital maintenance projects and the 2025-2026 budget development process. No financial summaries were approved for the full board because the revenue report was not shared. A review of NEOLA policy revisions was tabled.

• Adopted May 20, 2025 agenda (3-0)
• Tabled NEOLA policy revisions

Board of Education Meeting

The Board will hold a closed session to deliberate the purchase of Southwest Property and review a student enrollment decision. In open session, they will elect board officers, approve a consent agenda with staff retirements, appointments, and adoption of 18 NEOLA policies, and discuss committee restructuring and the 2025-2026 meeting schedule.

• Closed session to negotiate purchase of Southwest Property (15 min)
• Closed session to review open enrollment student's program participation decision
• Adoption of 18 NEOLA policies covering athletics, staffing, student supervision, and more
• Approval of 2025-2026 Board of Education meeting schedule
• Reorganization of Board of Education and committee appointments

The Board elected Kevin Murray as President, Lisa Hurda as Vice President, Elizabeth Paull as Clerk, and Greg Ardrey as Treasurer. The Board also approved the 2025-2026 meeting schedule and a consent agenda including personnel changes and policy updates.

• Elected Kevin Murray as Board President
• Elected Lisa Hurda as Vice President
• Elected Elizabeth Paull as Clerk
• Elected Greg Ardrey as Treasurer
• Approved 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Schedule
• Approved appointment of Dan McCrea as Assistant Board Treasurer
• Approved appointment of Gretchen Fuhrmann as Assistant District Clerk
• Adopted NEOLA policies and retired BP 6590 and BP 4136

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee heard presentations on 9th grade conferencing, a district messaging platform update, and AIM training for K-5 staff. The committee also reviewed and unanimously voted to move a slate of 20 NEOLA policy revisions covering topics from athletics to staff discipline to the full school board for adoption. The agenda was adopted as presented.

• Presentation on 9th Grade Conferencing by Chris Medenwaldt
• District Messaging Platform Update by Chris Medenwaldt
• Update on AIM Training for K-5 Staff by Allison DeGraaf
• Committee moved 20 NEOLA policy revisions to full board for adoption (includes policies on interscholastic athletics, copyright, staff discipline, nondiscrimination, employment, reduction in staff, whistleblower protection, and third-grade promotion/retention)

The committee reviewed and approved moving 19 NEOLA policy revisions to the full Board for adoption. Members also received presentations on 9th grade conferencing, a new district messaging platform, and K-5 literacy training.

• Adopted May 5, 2025 agenda (3-0)
• Moved 19 NEOLA policy revisions to full Board for adoption

Board of Education Meeting

The School District of Janesville Board of Education is meeting to approve a series of personnel actions, financial reports, and policy updates. The board is deciding on a new principal for Lincoln Elementary School and authorizing preliminary non-renewal notices for certified staff.

• Approval of the Lincoln Elementary School Principal recommendation
• Authorization to send preliminary notice of non-renewal for certified staff
• Approval of a lease finance agreement for Chromebooks and laptops
• Adoption of multiple NEOLA policies and retirement of several board policies
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 March financial summaries

The Board of Education approved several employee benefit plans effective July 1, 2025, including healthcare, dental, and life insurance. The Board also approved the 2026-2035 Capital Maintenance Plan and a series of NEOLA policy adoptions. Various personnel appointments and resignations were processed via the consent agenda.

• Approved Employee Life, Long Term Disability, and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans (9-0)
• Approved Employee Dental Plan with estimated $29,650 cost increase (9-0)
• Approved Employee Health Plan (9-0)
• Approved 2026-2035 Capital Maintenance Plan (9-0)
• Approved adoption of NEOLA Policies and retirement of several Board Policies (9-0)
• Approved lease finance agreement for Chromebooks and Laptops (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Rachel Bynum as Administrator effective July 1, 2025 (9-0)
• Approved non-renewal notice for certified staff member Kari Heidenreich effective June 30, 2025 (9-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee reviewed March 2025 financial summaries and a long-term capital maintenance plan. The committee decided to move both the financial summaries and the 10-year maintenance plan to the full board for further action.

• Approval to move the District's Long-term Capital Maintenance Plan (through 2034-2035) to the full board
• Approval to move Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Year-to-Date (March) Financial Summaries to the full board
• Information presentation on the March 2025 debt issuance (2025B) from the November 2025 facilities referendum
• High-level overview of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget development process
• Update on long range facilities planning involving JP Cullen and EUA

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved moving the March 2025 financial summaries and the 2026-2035 Long-term Capital Maintenance Plan to the full board for consideration. The committee also received updates on debt issuance and the 2025-2026 budget development process.

• Approved moving FY 2024-2025 March financial summaries to full board (3-0)
• Approved moving District's Long-term Capital Maintenance Plan to full board (3-0)
• Adopted April 14, 2025 meeting agenda (3-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board will meet in closed session to discuss the superintendent's summative evaluation and an ARISE Virtual Academy student enrollment matter. In open session, it will vote on the 2025-2026 staffing plan and hear a presentation on the 2025-2026 employee benefits plan. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, resignations, appointments, financial summaries, a school nutrition cooperative agreement, and early college credit applications. The finance committee will report on the March 2025 debt issuance for the voter-approved facilities referendum, the district's Moody's Aa2 rating, the 2025-26 budget process, and a draft 10-year capital maintenance plan.

• Closed session to review superintendent's summative evaluation (Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c))
• Vote on 2025-2026 staffing plan (action item)
• Presentation of 2025-2026 employee benefits plan (discussion only)
• Update on March 2025 debt issuance (2025A) from November 2024 facilities referendum
• Approval of 2025-2026 Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative Agreement (consent agenda)

The Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 staffing plan, which includes increasing Special Education staffing by 8 FTE and English Language Learner staffing by 1 FTE. The board also approved the consent agenda, including several personnel changes and a nutrition purchasing agreement.

• Approved 2025-2026 staffing plan (8-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 Consent Agenda (8-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (via consent agenda)
• Accepted certified resignations of Whitney Wiese, Taylor Bluemel, and Sarah Graves (via consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Lindsey Anderson (via consent agenda)
• Approved 2025-2026 Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative Agreement (via consent agenda)
• Authorized approval of Early College Credit and Start College Now Applications (via consent agenda)

PPC Committee Meeting

The Personnel, Policy, and Communications Committee of the Janesville School District met to discuss the 2025-26 staffing plan, benefits renewal, and a presentation from Franklin Middle School. The committee voted to forward a package of 23 NEOLA policy revisions to the full Board of Education for adoption. The agenda also included procedural items like adopting the meeting agenda and announcements.

• Voted to move 23 NEOLA policy revisions (covering curriculum, staffing, benefits, grievances, etc.) to the full board for adoption
• Reviewed 2025-26 staffing plan overview (information only)
• Reviewed 2025-26 benefits renewal presentation (information only)
• Heard presentation from Franklin Middle School 6th Grade PLC
• Adopted the April 7, 2025 meeting agenda

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received presentations on 6th grade ELA growth at Franklin Middle School, the 2025-26 staffing plan, and the 2025-26 benefits renewal. No formal votes were taken on the staffing or benefits presentations.

• Approved April 7, 2025 agenda (4-0)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The committee will receive updates on the voter-approved November 2025 facilities referendum and the related 2025A debt issuance. They will also discuss the district's Moody's Aa2 bond rating, the FY 2025-2026 budget development process, and a draft 10-year capital maintenance plan. The committee approved moving February year-to-date financial summaries to the full school board.

• Update on voter-approved November 2025 facilities referendum and integrated solutions
• Information on March 2025 debt issuance (2025A) from the referendum
• Approval to move February year-to-date financial summaries to full board
• Information on Moody's Aa2 bond rating for the district
• Draft 10-year capital maintenance plan update and timeline for adoption

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved moving the February 2025 year-to-date financial summaries to the full board. Members received updates on debt issuance, the district's Moody's credit rating, and the 2025-2026 budget development process.

• Adopted March 18, 2025 agenda (4-0)
• Approved moving FY 2024-2025 February financial summaries to full board (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education is adopting new NEOLA policies and retiring outdated board policies. The meeting includes discussions on the Long Range Facilities Plan and closed sessions regarding administrator and superintendent contracts.

• Adoption of NEOLA policies covering educational goals, Title I services, and library media centers
• Retirement of 15 board policies including those on field trips and special education
• Discussion of Long Range Facilities Plan/Referendum
• Closed session to consider contracts for Director of HR Mark Holzman and Superintendent Kevin Murray
• Appointment of the 2025 Board of Canvassers

The Board of Education approved the consent agenda, which included the adoption of multiple NEOLA policies and the retirement of several existing board policies. The board also approved the appointment of William Kuester effective March 31, 2025, and the 2025 Board of Canvassers.

• Approved March 11, 2025 agenda (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (8-0)
• Approved appointment of William Kuester effective March 31, 2025
• Approved appointment of 2025 Board of Canvassers
• Adopted NEOLA policies including po2131, po2230, po2250, po2261, po2261.01, po2261.02, po2261.03, po2270, po2340, po2413, po2420, po2440, po2521, po2522, and po7230
• Retired board policies including BP 6010, BP 6240, BP 6200, BP 5205, BP 67310, BP 6730, BP 6711, BP 6722, BP 6710, BP 6713, BP 6450, BP 6400, BP 6410, BP 6300, and po2264

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee voted to recommend 24 NEOLA policy revisions to the full Board of Education for adoption, covering topics from curriculum to nondiscrimination. The committee also received informational presentations on Act 20 statewide screening, advanced level courses, staffing projections, and benefits renewal. No financial decisions were made.

• Motion to recommend 24 NEOLA policy revisions to full board (e.g., po2131 Educational Outcome Goals, po2261 Title I Services, po2416 Student Privacy, po2460 Programs for Students with Disabilities)
• Presentation on Act 20 statewide screening process overview by Dr. Allison DeGraaf
• Presentation on advanced level courses overview by Dr. Allison DeGraaf and Chris Medenwaldt
• Overview of staffing projections by Scott Garner
• Benefits renewal update by Jamie Brown

The committee received updates on the Act 20 K-3 reading assessment process and the status of high school advanced level courses. Staffing projections were discussed, noting 35 known certified retirements and resignations. No formal votes were taken on these items beyond the adoption of the agenda.

• Approved March 3, 2025 agenda (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education approved two resolutions authorizing the issuance of general obligation promissory notes: Series 2025A up to $12.5 million and Series 2025B up to $139.3 million, the latter tied to the voter-approved November 2025 facilities referendum. They also approved the consent agenda, which included fiscal year 2024-2025 financial summaries and summer school 2025. The board discussed mid-year goals, a Studer Partnership presentation, and held a closed session for superintendent contract review.

• Resolution authorizing up to $139,300,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025B for facilities
• Resolution authorizing up to $12,500,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A
• Approval of Summer School 2025
• Closed session to consider superintendent contract review (Mark Holzman)
• Mid-year goals update and Studer Partnership presentation

The Board of Education approved two resolutions to issue general obligation promissory notes for Series 2025A and 2025B. The board also approved the consent agenda, including January financial summaries and summer school 2025.

• Approved issuance and sale of up to $12,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025A (9-0)
• Approved issuance and sale of up to $139,300,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2025B (9-0)
• Approved February 25, 2025 Consent Agenda (9-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting minutes (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved Summer School 2025 (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved AGR Performance Objectives and Assessments Report (via Consent Agenda)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 January Financial Summaries (via Consent Agenda)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 year-to-date financial summaries for January. The body is also receiving information on debt issuances related to the November 2025 facilities referendum and a 10-year capital maintenance plan.

• Approval to move Fiscal Year 2024-2025 January financial summaries to the full board
• Information on two March 2025 debt issuances from the November 2025 facilities referendum
• Update on the district's 10-year long-term capital maintenance plan
• Presentation on Business Services performance improvement measures in finance and accounting
• Overview of how district revenue per student is calculated

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Year-to-Date financial summaries for January 2025 for full board consideration. The committee also received information on upcoming debt issuances, business service improvements, and a draft 10-year capital improvement plan.

• Adopted the February 18, 2025 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved moving January 2025 Year-to-Date Financial Summaries to the full board (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Janesville School Board will receive presentations on the 2023-2024 fiscal audit and an update on the facilities capital referendum. They will also discuss long-range fiscal and facilities planning, and a parameters resolution. The board already approved the consent agenda, which included resignations, appointments, and year-to-date financial summaries.

• Presentation of 2023-2024 fiscal audit by Baker Tilly CPA
• Update on facilities capital referendum progress
• Discussion of long-range fiscal and facilities planning
• Approval of consent agenda including staff resignations/retirements and appointments
• Approval of fiscal year 2024-2025 year-to-date (December) financial summaries

The Board of Education approved the February 11, 2025 agenda and the consent agenda. The Board reviewed the 2023-2024 fiscal audits, which were reported as unmodified. Superintendent Mark Holzman provided an update on the facilities capital referendum progress.

• Adopted February 11, 2025 Board of Education agenda (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (8-0)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
• Accepted 29 retirements and 3 resignations effective June 6, 2025
• Approved appointments of Shea Burke, Kathryn Egger, and Mikala Millard effective January 27, 2025
• Approved FY 2024-2025 year-to-date financial summaries (Revenues: $19,120,194.24; Expenditures: $11,367,430.70)
• Approved early college credit for summer classes

PPC Committee Meeting

The PPC Committee will hear presentations on the Act 20 statewide screening process and advanced level course offerings, receive information on the 2025-26 school calendar, and review 16 NEOLA policy revisions covering areas such as curriculum guides, Title I services, health education, and library media centers. The committee may vote to move the policy revisions to the full School Board for adoption.

• Presentation on Act 20 Statewide Screening Process Overview
• Presentation on Advanced Level Courses Overview
• Information on 2025-26 School Year Calendar
• Review and possible advancement of 16 NEOLA policy revisions including Educational Outcome Goals, Title I Services, Religion in the Curriculum, and Library Media Centers
• Motion to adopt the meeting agenda

The meeting was called to order but lacked the required number of board members to establish a quorum. No substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was postponed to March 3, 2025.

• Postponed meeting to March 3, 2025, due to lack of quorum

Board of Education Workshop

The School District of Janesville Board of Education will hold a workshop to receive an overview and update on the district budget and benefits from Mark Holzman and the Directors Team. No action will be taken at this meeting; it is strictly for discussion and information.

• District budget and benefits overview and update presented by Mark Holzman and Directors Team (2-hour discussion)

Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

The Finance/Buildings & Grounds Committee voted to adopt its agenda and approved moving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Year-to-Date (December) Financial Summaries to the full school board. The committee also received informational presentations on the district's FY2024 financial audit, a pending parameters resolution, long-range fiscal and facilities planning, tax bills, federal grants, and the fiscal impact of open enrollment.

• Motion carried to move December 2024 financial summaries to the full board (motion by Millard, second by Dommershausen).
• Presentation of FY2024 financial audit by CPA firm Baker Tilly.
• Discussion of a pending parameters resolution for potential future debt or financing.
• Initial overview of long-range fiscal and facilities planning.
• Review of the district's 2024-2025 federal grant awards.

The committee approved moving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 December financial summaries to the full board. Members also received a clean audit opinion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and reviewed federal grant funding and open enrollment data.

• Adopted January 14, 2025 agenda (3-0)
• Approved moving FY 2024-2025 December financial summaries to full board (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board will discuss next steps for a potential referendum on the long-range facilities plan and consider approving the 2025-2026 budget development assumptions. A closed session is scheduled for legal advice on litigation, a charter school student appeal, and superintendent contract discussions. Consent agenda items include financial summaries, resignations, appointments, and open enrollment space approvals.

• Update on Long Range Facilities Plan and referendum next steps
• Presentation and possible approval of 2025-2026 Budget Development Assumptions
• Closed session for lawsuit update and legal strategy advice
• Closed session to review Rock River Charter School student's final status
• Closed session for superintendent contract discussion and employee discipline review

The Board of Education approved the budget development assumptions for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes and financial summaries. Officials provided a timeline for the Referendum Approved Phase 1 facilities project.

• Approved 2025-2026 Budget Development Assumptions (9-0)
• Approved January 14, 2025 Consent Agenda (9-0)
• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (via consent agenda)
• Accepted resignations of Kathryn Dubanowich, Kristin McDonald, Carly Mueller, Ashley Blevins, and Melanie Hawkins (via consent agenda)
• Approved appointments of Anna Dubanowich, Cullen Field, and Joane Guerrero (via consent agenda)
• Approved space availability for regular and special education open enrollment applicants (via consent agenda)

PPC Committee Meeting

The Personnel, Policy, and Communications (PPC) Committee will discuss draft NEOLA policy po7547 on electronic communications between staff and students, receive an introduction from the Strategic Plan Advisory Team, and hear a benefits update. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, safety message, and adoption of the agenda.

• Discussion of draft NEOLA policy po7547 on electronic communications between staff and students
• Strategic Plan Advisory Team introduction by Dr. Allison DeGraaf
• Benefits update from Jamie Brown

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received updates on the Strategic Plan Advisory Team, a draft electronic communications policy, and employee benefits. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Adopted January 6, 2025 agenda (4-0)