November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 PM
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2. MANNER OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. HEARING OF VISITORS OR DELEGATIONS
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5. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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5.A. Wildcat Pride Awards
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5.A.1. Rocky Branch Teacher Ben Toppel
Description:
Recognition for his exceptional dedication to creating meaningful outdoor learning experiences and enriching environmental education opportunities for students.
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5.A.2. River Falls High School Marching Band Directors: Bryan Jaeckel and Jake Dreifort
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Recognition for their outstanding leadership and commitment, guiding the band to its 27th Class AAA State Championship and continuing a tradition of excellence.
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5.A.3. River Falls Marching Band Drum Majors: Kaitlin Dufrene, Clodagh Egan, and Jayda Lahn
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Recognition for their outstanding leadership, discipline, and commitment to excellence in representing the marching band and school community.
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5.B. Superintendent, Administrative, and Student Representative Reports
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5.B.1. Student Representative Report
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5.B.1.a. Cellphone use at the River Falls High School
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5.B.2. Administrative Reports
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5.B.2.a. MMS/RFHS/RCA Goal Update 2025-26
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5.B.3. Superintendent Report
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5.B.3.a. Veterans Day and American Education Week Update
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6. ACTION ITEMS
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6.A. Consent Agenda - Approval of Minutes, Bills, Employment, and NEOLA Policies
Description:
The following have been submitted for approval:
Item 1: October 27, 2025, Regular School Board Meeting minutes Item 2: November 3, 2025, Special School Board Meeting minutes Item 3: Bills submitted for payment Item 4: Pursuant to School Board Policy, which references Wisconsin Statutes Sections 111, 118, 121, all employees who require Wisconsin state certification shall be recommended by the superintendent to the School Board for approval. All recommendations presented at this time are pursuant to approved School Board policies and accompanying administrative procedures. Item 5: Approve second readings of the following NEOLA 1000s Administration policies: 1100 - District Organization, 1110 - District Goals, 1130 - Ethics and Conflict of Interest, 1210 - School Board-Superintendent Relationship, 1211 - Whistle-blower Protection, 1213 - Student Supervision and Welfare, 1220 - Employment of the Superintendent, 1240 - Evaluation of the Superintendent, 1241 - Non-Renewal or Termination of the Superintendent's Contract, 1260 - Incapacity of the Superintendent, 1400 - Job Descriptions, 1400.01 - Superintendent Job Description, 1421 - Criminal History Record Check and Employee Self-Reporting Requirements, 1422 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity, 1422.02 - Nondiscrimination Based on Genetic Information of the Employee, 1460 - Physical Examination, 1461 - Unrequested Leaves of Absence/Fitness for Duty, 1630.01 - Family & Medical Leave of Absence ("FMLA") Item 6: Approve first readings of the following NEOLA 2000s Program policies: 2105 - Mission, Vision, and Values of the District, 2131.01 - Early Literacy Program, 2221 - Special Observance Days, 2230 - Curriculum Unit Plans, 2240 - Controversial Issues in the Classroom, 2260.02 - Services for Bilingual Students/English Learners, 2261 - Title I Services, 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities, 2270 - Religion in the Curriculum, 2330 - Homework, 2340 - District-Sponsored Trips, 2431 - Interscholastic Athletics, 2460.03 - Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE), 2522 - Library Media Centers, 2531 - Copyrighted Works, 2700.01 - School Performance and State Accountability Report Cards Recommended Action: Approve minutes, bills, employment, and NEOLA policies as presented. |
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6.B. Review the District's Comprehensive School Safety Plan and related safety drills
Description:
The School Board must review the District's Comprehensive School Safety Plan and related safety drills annually prior to January 1 each year. District Safety Coordinator Zac Campbell and School Safety Administrative Liaison Kate Skappel will provide the safety drill updates.
Recommended Action: Approve the 2025-26 School Safety Drill Evaluations.
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6.C. Consideration and/or Action to approve the November 3, 2025, Ad-Hoc Policy Committee recommendations
Description:
The Ad-Hoc Policy Committee met on November 3, 2025, to review and approve the NEOLA 2000s Program policy series.
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2210 - Curriculum Development. 2. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2220 - Adoption of Courses of Study. 3. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2260 - Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity. 4. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2260.01 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Based on Disability. 5. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2261.01 - Parent and Family Engagement in Title I Programs. 6. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2261.02 - Title I - Parents' Right to Know. 7. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2430 - District-Sponsored Clubs and Activities. 8. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2451 - Program or Curriculum Modifications. 9. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2521 - Selection of Instructional Materials and Equipment. 10. Approve the first reading of Neola Policy 2623 - Student Assessment.
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6.D. Consideration and/or Action to approve the November 10, 2025, Educational Program Committee recommendations
Description:
The Educational Program Committee met on November 10, 2025, to approve the girls' hockey co-op, to hear an Act 20 update, and finally to hear a curriculum K-5 ELA stage 5 review.
Recommended Action: Approve the Girls Hockey Co-Op.
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6.E. Consideration and/or Action to approve the November 10, 2025, Finance & Facilities Committee recommendations
Description:
The Finance and Facilities Committee met on November 10, 2025, to hear a facilities project update, to hear a 2025-26 budget update, and to discuss the Community Service Fund 80 Levy.
Recommended Action: None, informational only.
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6.F. Consideration and/or Action to approve the November 10, 2025, Personnel Committee recommendations
Description:
The Personnel Committee met on November 10, 2025, to hear a paraprofessional mentor report, to discuss the district wellness program, to discuss the 24-25 student-to-staff ratio comparables, and to discuss the preliminary staff planning. The committee also went into closed session to approve an early retirement request.
Recommended Action: None, informational only.
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6.G. Consideration and/or Action to approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 830-Rule Use of District Facilities, Grounds, and Equipment
Description:
The first reading of revised policy 830-Rule Use of District Facilities, Grounds, and Equipment was approved at the October 27, 2025, Regular School Board Meeting.
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading of revised School Board Policy 830-Rule Use of District Facilities, Grounds, and Equipment. |
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6.H. Proposed/suggested items for the next regular and future School Board meeting agenda(s)
Description:
As always, School Board members will be given the opportunity to suggest items for future School Board meeting agendas.
Recommended Action: As needed. |
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6.I. Schedule next School Board/Committee meetings
Description:
Upcoming Board meeting dates, times, and locations will be reviewed.
Recommended Action: Set the meeting schedule as follows: Policy Ad-Hoc Committee meeting: Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Educational Program Committee meeting: Monday, December 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Finance & Facilities Committee meeting: Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:00 p.m. (or immediately following Educational Program) Personnel Committee meeting: Monday, December 8, 2025, 8:00 p.m. (or immediately following Finance & Facilities) Regular School Board meeting: Monday, December 15, 2025, 6:00 p.m. All of the above meetings will be held at the District Office Conference Room, 852 E. Division Street, unless noted otherwise. |
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6.J. CONSIDERATION OF ADJOURNING TO CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(c), which permits convening in closed session for the purpose of considering the employment of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction, to discuss an early retirement request; and pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(a), which permits convening in closed session for the purpose of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any quasi-judicial hearing before that governmental body, and Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(f), which permits convening in closed session for the purpose of considering disciplinary data of specific persons, which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such data, to review and approve the November 3, 2025, Special School Board Meeting minutes covering expulsion proceedings. Roll call required.
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7. CONVENE TO CLOSED SESSION
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8. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION FOR POTENTIAL ACTION RELATED TO CLOSED SESSION BUSINESS
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9. ADJOURN
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