Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Notice
4. Music Department Trip 2027-28
5. Reconvene in Executive Session under State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) 
5.A. 2026-2027 Contracts/Salaries
5.B. Board Member Candidate Selection
5.C. Superintendent's Evaluation
6. Adjourn from Executive Session/Close Meeting
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WATERFORD UNION HIGH SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SPECIAL MEETING

6:00 PM
Meeting: May 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM - Special Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
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.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Subject:
3. Public Notice
Description:
This meeting was noticed by way of publication in the Waterford Post on Thursday, May 7, 2026, and 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 March 9, 2026, are posted on the District's website.
Subject:
4. Music Department Trip 2027-28
Description:
Choir Director Derek Machan is proposing a trip for music students to Hawaii during the 2027-28 school year. The trip would also be open to students enrolled in military history or AP U.S. History, either next year (2026-27) or the following school year (2027-28). Mr. Machan will be at the meeting to share trip details. 
Subject:
5. Reconvene in Executive Session under State Statute 19.85 (1) (c) 
Description:

(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility
Subject:
5.A. 2026-2027 Contracts/Salaries
Description:

The salary increase recommended is based on the final Consumer Price Index (CPI) for WERC bargaining purposes, which is 2.63%. The benefit plan includes several key modifications aimed at maintaining cost control while enhancing services for staff.

  • Salary Increase: The final CPI for WERC bargaining is 2.63%

  • Benefit Plan Changes:

    • Health Insurance: The district will continue its agreement with the Alliance Network through Trilogy, ensuring uninterrupted services.

    • ProHealth Clinic: Staff will continue to have free access to the ProHealth clinic at Waterford and Mukwonago, including free prescriptions.

    • Prescription Drug Changes: 
Subject:
5.B. Board Member Candidate Selection
Description:

According to Wisconsin Statute Chapter 17.26, the school board is responsible for appointing a replacement to fill the vacancy created by President Schoenfeld’s resignation. This appointee will serve until a successor is elected at the 2027 Spring Election and takes office on April 26, 2027. Specifically, the appointee’s term will conclude on the Sunday immediately preceding the fourth Monday in April 2027.

During the next election (Spring 2027), voters will select three board members: two to fill the standard three-year terms currently held by Members Beck and Purtell, and one to complete the final year of President Schoenfeld’s original term, which expires in 2028. Following established procedure, the two candidates who receive the highest number of votes will be awarded the three-year terms, while the candidate with the third-highest vote count will serve the remaining one-year term. The current board is now seeking and considering candidates interested in this initial appointment. Interested applicants include (listed alphabetically):

  • Suzanne Applegate
  • Ashley Bzdawka
  • Andrew Ewet
  • Matthew Graf
  • Nancy Klemko
  • Craig Passler
Subject:
5.C. Superintendent's Evaluation
Subject:
6. Adjourn from Executive Session/Close Meeting

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