Menomonie School Board Agenda for 11/10/2025

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE MENOMONIE AREA
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CENTER
215 PINE AVENUE E., WISCONSIN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025, 5:45 P.M.
This meeting will be live streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCq2Z68-Z717wExwN1mChOQ/streams

AGENDA
   I. OPENING ITEMS
       A. Call to Order
       B. Roll Call and Quorum
       C. Pledge of Allegiance and Reading of Mission Statement
       D. Agenda Order and Approval/Revision
       E. Recommendations & Commendations
       F. Highlight on Youth

The highlight on youth is attached below
       G. Student Representative Communications
       H. Community Communications
       I. Revenue and Expenditure Reports for the Month Ended October 2025
       J. Monthly Employment Report (October 2025)
   II. CONSENT AGENDA
       A. Action to Approve Consent Agenda
           1. Minutes of a Regular Board Meeting of October 13, 2025, and Special Board Meeting of October 27, 2025
           2. Financial Reports for October 2025
           3. Donations Exceeding $1,000 for October 2025

Consent agenda was approved unanimously

Recommendations for Regular Board Meeting – November 10, 2025

A. Action to Approve the Consent Agenda, as Presented:

1. Minutes
   That the Board of Education approves the following meeting minutes, as presented:
   a) Regular Board Meeting – October 13, 2025
   b) Special Board Meeting – October 27, 2025
2. Financial Reports
   That the Board of Education approves the financial reports for October 2025, including:
   • General fund checks totaling $2,434,928.33
   • Cash receipts totaling $111,505.80
3. Donations
   Donations exceeding $1,000 received in October 2025, as presented.

• Food Service Angel Fund: $2,504.50 in donations from community members and local businesses.
• District Sponsorships: $4,000 contributed by various community members and local businesses in support of MHS programs.
• MHS Athletics: $15,000 donated by the Menomonie Area Booster Club to support MHS athletic programs.
• AnnMarie Foundation Grants:
  • $1,680 to the MHS Science Department to purchase a Chromebook, brooder & grow off pen, and an incubator, secured by Brian Grotjahn.
  • $3019 to the Oaklawn Music Department to purchase a Sonor Orff Global Set, secured by Veronica Ludin.

• $3020 to the MHS Science Department to purchase Vernier sensors and lab equipment, secured by Michelle Huppert.
     III. PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA
         A. Action to Approve Personnel Consent Agenda
             1. Resignations/Retirements
             2. Requests to Hire
     IV. ACTION AGENDA
         A. Action to Approve Resolution of Support for the City of Menomonie TAP Safety Grant

  The board approved the resolution unanimously.

According to City of Menomonie Director of Public Works David Schofield, the City of Menomonie will be applying for a Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant to improve bike/ped safety adjacent to Oaklawn Elementary and River Heights Elementary.

• Specifically, the grant would cover 80% of the cost of installing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) in the locations shown on the attached maps.  It would also cover the cost of relocating sidewalks in the vicinity of the north portal to the Stout Road Pedestrian Underpass.
• To be clear, the City is not asking for any funding from the School District of the Menomonie Area for the project.
• Mr. Schofield is hoping that the School Board would consider providing a Resolution of Support, and he is willing to attend a future meeting if there are any questions or concerns.

• Attached are the proposed project maps and a sample resolution.
     V. DISCUSSION ITEMS/POLICY REVIEW
         A. Virtual Education Report
         B. Annual Free & Reduced Meals Eligibility Report

About 39% of the students are eligible This is slightly less than last year because some of the automatic COVID qualifiers have expired.

       C. Review/Discuss New Course Proposals for 2026-27
       D. Discuss Renewal of School Safety Plans
       E. Discuss Renewal of Boys and Girls Club Partnership
       F. Discuss 2026-27 Calendar

The recommendation is to not move graduation this year, but the graduation on Memorial Day weekend has become difficult in many ways. Iti s currently scheduled for the evening of May 28.

       G. Discuss 2026-27 Budget Plan & Timeline
       H. Announce Date for Mid-Year Budget Hearing

It is scheduled for January 26 before the board meeting.
       I. Discuss Board Self-Evaluation and Possible Board Retreat
       J. Items Related to Next Meeting Dates, Board Committees, and Reports
   VI. ADJOURNMENT
       A. Action to Adjourn