August 19, 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, August 15, 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 June 25, 2024, are posted on the District's website.

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:  Principal Foster will guide Board and audience members to B114 (former FCS classroom) for a look at the new CNA lab. 

Description:  The district has completed all necessary preparations for safely reopening the school. Classrooms have been deep-cleaned, and staff have been and continue to be trained on new and existing health and safety procedures. Our technology infrastructure has been upgraded, and devices have been ordered to support learning options. Transportation and food service plans have been finalized. We are confident that we have addressed all key areas and are fully prepared to welcome students back to a safe and productive learning environment.

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The District will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 4 PM. Draft copies of the agenda and resolutions for the meeting are attached for board review.

Action Requested: Motion to Approve Annual Meeting Agenda and Resolutions Draft

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Superintendent's Report

I am pleased to report that the Building and Grounds Committee recently held a productive meeting with representatives from Nexus and friends of Ed Reesman. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the facility needs at Waterford Union.

During our conversation, all parties engaged in open and constructive dialogue regarding the current state of our facilities and potential paths forward. The discussion was characterized by a spirit of collaboration and a shared commitment to serving the best interests of all stakeholders in our school community.

As a result of this meeting, I am encouraged to announce that all participants pledged to work together in addressing the facility needs at Waterford Union. This cooperative approach will ensure that we consider diverse perspectives and expertise as we develop plans to improve our school infrastructure.

In addition to these collaborative efforts, I have requested that the Building and Grounds team conduct a comprehensive walk-through of our facilities and grounds. The purpose of this assessment is to identify and address items that can be accomplished in-house with our current staffing, without requiring additional financial resources from the budget. This proactive approach will allow us to make immediate improvements and maintain our facilities more efficiently.

We will continue to engage with these community partners and other stakeholders to gather input, share information, and collaboratively develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of our students, staff, and community. Simultaneously, our Building and Grounds team will work on implementing the improvements identified during their assessment.

I believe this two-pronged approach - combining partnership efforts with internal improvements - will lead to more comprehensive and effective solutions for our facility challenges. I will keep the Board informed of progress and developments as we continue this important work.