February 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  This is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.

Description:  This meeting was noticed by way of publication in the Waterford Post on Thursday, February 22, 2024, was posted at the District Office (Door #7) and at Entrance #19, and was published on the District's website. Minutes from the regular board meeting of December 18, 2023 are posted on the District's website.

Description:  Included in this packet is a list of WUHS students who have submitted a Letter of Intent to attend classes at a four-year university or at a technical school this summer or fall.   

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Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) are awarded to Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest grade point average in each public and private high school throughout the State of Wisconsin. The value of the scholarship is $2,250 per year, to be applied towards tuition at a participating University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College, or independent institution in the state. Attached is a list of the recipients and alternates.

Description:  This year, WUHS is able to offer two (2) Wisconsin State Technical Excellence Scholarships to graduating seniors based on their Career &Technical Education course credits, Career & Technical Student Organization participation, and their CTE gpa after seven semesters. Attached is a list of recipients and alternates. 

Description:  At this time the board would like to invite any member of the audience to stand with comments about items of interest or concern that do or do not appear on the agenda this evening. Please begin by stating your name and address. It would be appreciated if you would limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to speak. We ask that you remember that Wisconsin law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. Thank you for your support of our school district.

Description:  The Student Council Sergeant at Arms will provide an update on the recent activities of various student co-curricular clubs. 

Description:  The mid-year update on high school technology aims to provide the Board with a comprehensive overview of the progress made and the challenges faced in leveraging technology to support teaching and learning objectives. The IT department remains committed to fostering a technologically-rich environment that empowers both faculty and students to thrive in the digital age.

Description:  Ag. Teacher and FFA Advisor Michael Wicks and the current FFA officers will report on chapter activities.

Description:  The recent February 20th referendum did not receive the necessary support to pass. This outcome necessitates a thoughtful and strategic approach in determining the next steps for the organization.

The board is encouraged to engage in an open and constructive dialogue to assess the referendum results, explore viable alternatives, and chart a path forward for the organization.

Description:  The proposed calendar addresses various aspects, including instructional days, holidays, professional development, and community engagement. The calendar serves as a crucial tool in establishing a well-organized and effective learning environment for students, supporting the professional growth of educators, and fostering positive community engagement.

Description:  Waterford Union has received notification that a resident of the Norris School District has submitted a petition to detach their property from Norris in order to become residents of (attach to) the Washington-Caldwell/Waterford Union High School districts.  Laws related to school district reorganization are found in Chapter 117 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

During the month of February, each affected school board must give the petitioners an opportunity to meet with the board to present reasons for the proposed reorganization before adopting a resolution either granting or denying the detachment. Each affected school board must vote on the proposed reorganization.

If all school boards agree to the detachment and attachment of the territory, the process ends, and the reorganization will become effective July 1 of that year. If any school board denies the proposed reorganization, an appeal may be made to the School District Boundary Appeal Board by the electors or owners described above. Failure of a school board to adopt a resolution before March 1 either ordering or denying the reorganization constitutes a denial of the reorganization by the school board.

Description:  The NHS new member induction ceremony will occur in the Auditorium on Monday, March 18 at 6 pm.  I want to request the board move the start time of the regular board meeting to the same day from 6:30 PM to 7 PM.  There would be no finance committee meeting.