Chris Grindland: Present, Matt Helgemoe: Present, Jeff Michel: Absent, Ken Sawle: Present, Carl Schollmeier: Present, Nancy Snyder: Present, Amy Woxland: Present.
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Adoption of Agenda
Approve to adopt agenda as presented. This motion, made by Carl Schollmeier and
seconded by Nancy Snyder, Passed.
- Public Comments
- CONSENT AGENDA (roll call vote)
Approve the consent agenda as presented. This motion, made by Matt Helgemoe and
seconded by Ken Sawle, Passed.
6.A. February 17, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
6.B. Donations in the amount of $21,235.93
6.C. Hand payables, wires & payroll liabilities in the amount of $384,556.81
6.D. Payroll in the amount of $311,670.35
6.E. Board bills in the amount of $184,165.06
6.F. FUND SUMMARY REPORTS
6.G. PERSONNEL:
-Hire:
- Jennifer Kleist, Paraprofessional
- Andrew Hoiness, Girls Varsity Golf Coach,
- Robbie Strand and Chris Drinkall, Assistant Golf Coaches (Split Stipend),
- Darrin Dessner, MS Baseball,
- Matt Sprague & Matt Myszewski Assistant Trach (Split Stipend),
- Delaney Vaughn, MS Softball
- Brenda Bergan, Assistant Junior Class Advisor
6.H. -Resignation:
- Alison Kjos-Retirement effective June 3, 2026
- Emily Walberg, Resignation effective June 3, 2026
6.I. -Leave:
- Emily Charlebois, Extended Medical Leave 26-27 School Year
- OLD BUSINESS
7.A. Second Reading and adoption of the following Policies
- 611 – HOME SCHOOLING
- 614 – SCHOOL DISTRICT TESTING PLAN AND PROCEDURE
- 618 – ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
- 621 – LITERACY AND THE READ ACT
- 707 – TRANSPORTATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
- 708 – TRANSPORTATION OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
- 805 – WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
- 907 – REWARDS
Approve the second reading and adoption of policies 611, 614, 618, 621, 707, 708,
708, 805, and 907 as presented. This motion, made by Nancy Snyder and seconded
by Carl Schollmeier, Passed.
- NEW BUSINESS
8.A. First Reading of Policies:
- 527-Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles; Patrols, Inspections, and
Searches
- 602-Organization of School Calendar and School Day
- 605-Alternative Educational Services
- 606-Textbooks and Instructional Materials
- 610-Field Trips
Approve the first reading of policies, 527, 602, 605, 606, and 610. This motion, made
by Ken Sawle and seconded by Chris Grindland, Passed.
8.B. Pay Equity Report
Move to approve the positive Pay Equity Reports. This motion, made by Ken Sawle
and seconded by Nancy Snyder, Passed.
8.C. Authorize Superintendent Bernard to advertise for garbage and snow removal
Authorize Superintendent Bernard to advertise for garbage and snow removal bids.
This motion, made by Matt Helgemoe and seconded by Carl Schollmeier, Passed.
8.D. Approve the Resolutions Nonrenewing Probationary Teachers:
- Madlyn Ripka – 5-12 Band
- Grace Dahl – HS Math
Approve the resolutions for nonrenewal of Madlyn Ripka and Grace Dahl as presented.
This motion, made by Chris Grindland and seconded by Matt Helgemoe, Passed.
- ADMIN REPORTS
9.A. Superintendent Report
9.B. Elementary Report
9.C. Middle School / High School Report
9.D. Student School Board Report:
9.E. Activities / Dean of Students Report
- BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
10.A. Hiawatha Valley Education District Report
Lena Bergo was awarded the 2026 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s School of
Education Early Career School Psycologist Award.
- INFORMATION: The following Regular meetings will be held at 6:00PM in the Forum
Room.
- April 20
- ADJOURNMENT
Move to adjourn at 6:21 PM. This motion, made by Carl Schollmeier and seconded by Ken Sawle, Passed.
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