June 9, 2025 - School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Student Recognition (Scholastic Art, VFW Creative Arts, All-State Music, Sports)
Superintendent's Report (End of school year, outdoor commencement, retirement honors, summer meal program, Marketfest)
Fiscal Year '25-'26 Preliminary Budget Review
School Board Policy 613 First Reading (Trimester adjustments)
Workers' Compensation Insurance Agreement for 2025-2026
Areas of Interest (5)
- District warns of $13.3 million lost buying power since 2003 due to state funding formula lagging behind inflation.
- School board debates potential deficit in FY25-26 budget; concerns raised over special education funding shortfalls.
- Board member attempts unsuccessful motion to mandate $235,000 in budget cuts to reach a zero-deficit balance.
- District shift to trimesters triggers policy revisions and questions on credit requirement standards.
- Workers' compensation insurance costs face 9.7% increase for the upcoming school year.
Votes (3)
Approval of agenda
Moved by Ellison · Seconded by Streiff Oji
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Daniels · Seconded by Streiff Oji
Approval of Fiscal Year '25-'26 Preliminary Budget
Moved by Ellison · Seconded by Streiff Oji
Notable Quotes (2)
In total, 96% of our money comes from either the state or property taxes. We have very little say in any of the other avenues.
State statute calls for school boards to pass a budget before July 1st and so we need to move forward with this budget proposal.
People (8)
ArcandChairPresiding officer of the School Board meeting.
Presiding officer of the School Board meeting.
Dr. KamierczakSuperintendentPresented student recognition awards and the Superintendent's Report.
Presented student recognition awards and the Superintendent's Report.
Mr. WaldDistrict OfficialPresented the fiscal year budget and insurance proposals.
Presented the fiscal year budget and insurance proposals.
Andi JohnsonDistrict OfficialProvided detailed fiscal breakdowns, fund balance analysis, and revenue assumptions.
Provided detailed fiscal breakdowns, fund balance analysis, and revenue assumptions.
EllisonBoard MemberInvolved in motions and questioning regarding special education funding gaps.
Involved in motions and questioning regarding special education funding gaps.
SkaarBoard MemberQuestioned budget assumptions, enrollment projections, and requested savings.
Questioned budget assumptions, enrollment projections, and requested savings.
Streiff OjiBoard MemberParticipated in voting and seconding motions.
Participated in voting and seconding motions.
DanielsBoard MemberParticipated in voting and requested historical data on budget items.
Participated in voting and requested historical data on budget items.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- School Board Meeting - Date not specified in text
- Marketfest - Thursdays, June 19 through July 31
- Orange Out - July 10
- Next School Board Policy Review - July 14