BOARD OF EDUCATION CLINTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CLINTONVILLE, WISCONSIN 54929 MINUTES OF REORGANIZATIONAL & REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION April 27, 2026 A Reorganizational Meeting of the Board of Education of the Clintonville Public School District was called to order on April 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School IMC by Superintendent Troy Kuhn. ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS CONFIRMATION OF OATH OFFICE: Clerk Klint Barkow confirmed that newly elected member Laurie Vollrath, and re-elected member Jason Moder were administered the oath of office prior to the start of the meeting. Members Present: Ben Huber, Kris Strauman, Klint Barkow, Jason Moder, Mark Zachow, Christopher Hoffmann, and Laurie Vollrath. Administration Present: Troy Kuhn and Stephen Reinke Press Represented: Bert Lehman of Tribune Gazette and Marie Vandenberg of Rural NEW Families. Also Present: Darrell Hanson, Michael Engel, Brandon Lohrentz, Stacy Havlik, Mark Havlik, Dennis Schroeder, Heather Ripp, Jessica Holtz, Kristine Heyer, Julie Rohrer, Cole Pinno, and Lori Poppe. OPEN MEETING STATEMENT: This April 27, 2026, Reorganizational and Regular Meeting of the Clintonville Board of Education and all other meetings of the board are open to the public in compliance with state statute. Notice of the meeting has been sent to the media, and has been publicly posted, in an attempt to make the citizens of the district aware of the time, place and agenda of this meeting. Upon request to the District Administrator, submitted twenty-four (24) hours in advance, the District shall make reasonable accommodation including the provision of informational material in an alternative format for a disabled person to attend this meeting. APPROVE REORGANIZATIONAL AGENDA: Moved by Ben Huber seconded by Mark Zachow to approve the reorganizational agenda as written. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance. ELECT OFFICERS: President: Moved by Kris Strauman to nominate Ben Huber as President. Moved by Christopher Hoffmann to nominate Jason Moder as President. Troy Kuhn called for other nominations. There were none. Ballots were cast for President with Ben Huber receiving 4 votes and Jason Moder receiving 3 votes. Ben Huber elected as President. Vice President: Moved by Mark Zachow to nominate Kris Strauman as Vice President. Moved by Jason Moder to nominate Klint Barkow as Vice President. Ben Huber called for other nominations. There were none. Ballots were cast with Kris Strauman receiving 4 votes and Klint Barkow receiving 3 votes. Kris Strauman elected as Vice President. Clerk: Moved by Kris Strauman to nominate Laurie Vollrath as Board Clerk. Ben Huber called for other nominations; there were none. Voice vote was taken with all voting aye. Motion carried, and Laurie Vollrath was elected as Board Clerk. Treasurer: Moved by Kris Strauman to nominate Klint Barkow as Treasurer. Moved by Klint Barkow to nominate Jason Moder as Treasurer. Ben Huber called for other nominations; there were none. Ballots were cast with Klint Barkow receiving 6 votes and Jason Moder receiving 1 vote. Motion carried, and Klint Barkow was elected as Board Treasurer. CESA 8 DESIGNATION: CESA 8 Annual Convention Delegate: Moved by Klint Barkow, seconded by Jason Moder to designate Laurie Vollrath as CESA 8 Annual Convention Delegate. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. WASB DELEGATES: Delegate to Assembly: Moved by Kris Strauman seconded by Mark Zachow to designate Laurie Vollrath as WASB delegate. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Alternate Delegate: Moved by Klint Barkow seconded by Christopher Hoffmann to designate Jason Moder, as the Alternate WASB delegate. Ayes and nays called, with 6 voting aye, and 1 voting nay. Motion carried. DESIGNATE DEPOSITORIES: Moved by Christopher Hoffmann seconded by Jason Moder to Designate FIRST STATE BANK, Clintonville, as depository for General Fund, Special Projects Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Food Service Fund, and Community Service Fund accounts for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Moved by Christopher Hoffmann, seconded by Jason Moder to Designate FIRST STATE BANK, Clintonville, ASSOCIATED BANK, Green Bay, and WISCONSIN INVESTMENT SERIES COOPERATIVE, Milwaukee, as depositories for Debt Service Fund accounts for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Moved by Christopher Hoffmann, seconded by Jason Moder to Designate FIRST STATE BANK, Clintonville, ASSOCIATED BANK, Green Bay, and STATE OF WISCONSIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL, Madison, and WISCONSIN INVESTMENT SERIES COOPERATIVE, Milwaukee as depositories for investment and/or borrowing of funds. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION: Moved by Mark Zachow, seconded by Kris Strauman to designate the Clintonville Tribune Gazette as the official newspaper for publication of minutes, Class A Notices and all other official business and information of the school district for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Ayes and nays called, with all voting aye. Motion carried. Clintonville Tribune Gazette will be the official paper. MEETINGS: Moved by Christopher Hoffmann, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to establish the 2nd Mondays of the month at 6:00 p.m. for regular meeting dates; in addition, a second regular meeting will be held on the 4th Monday of the month during the months of April, June, August, and October, with the option to revisit if needed. Meetings to be held in the High School IMC, 64 West Green Tree Road, unless otherwise announced. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. BOARD POLICY: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Kris Strauman to reaffirm all existing Board of Education Policies and Administrative Guidelines. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. COMMITTEES: Moved by Klint Barkow, seconded by Jason Moder to approve the committee structure and appointed board members to the committees as discussed. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. NOTICE: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Mark Zachow that the Board Clerk be directed to notify municipal clerks, and all other necessary bodies or organizations of newly elected officers. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Mark Zachow to adjourn. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried and reorganizational meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Clintonville Public School District was called to order immediately at the conclusion of the reorganizational meeting by President Ben Huber. READING OF THE DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT: President Ben Huber read the District Mission Statement. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Mark Zachow, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 13, 2026 with recommended correction to the arrival time of Glen Drew Lundt, and the Regular Meeting of April 13, 2026. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS/ COMMUNICATIONS: Brandon Lohrentz and Heather Ripp addressed the Board of Education regarding concerns over proposed price increases at the child care center. FINANCIAL REPORT AND PRESENTATION OF VOUCHERS Presentation of Vouchers and Receipts: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Mark Zachow to grant authorization to approve vouchers as presented for March 2026. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Monthly Budget Recap/Report: Jessica Holtz from CESA 8 presented the monthly budget recap/report for March 2026. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS. Superintendent’s Report: Troy Kuhn presented District updates to the Board of Education. Support Staff Hire – Child Care Center a. Megan Ader – Lead Teacher 2 (part-time), effective April 27, 2026. Support Staff Resignation a. Paula Spreeman – Food Service III Worker, effective May 31, 2026 Personnel: (The Board may choose to go into Executive Session per section 19.85(1)(c) per Wisconsin Statutes to discuss a personnel issue, and then return to open session to take action) Staffing Additions for the 2026-2027 School Year: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Mark Zachow to approve the addition of the following positions for the 2026-2027 school year: a. 1.0 FTE CMS/CHS Reading Interventionist b. 1.0 FTE CMS/CHS Math Interventionist c. 1.0 FTE Elementary School Counselor Item d. 1.0 FTE CMS/CHS Pupil Services Position to be tabled at this time Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried Teacher Transfer: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Mark Zachow to approve the transfer of Julie Rohrer from her High School English Teacher position to a CMS/CHS Reading Interventionist position, effective with the 2026- 2027 school year. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Teacher Resignation: Moved by Mark Zachow, seconded by Christopher Hoffmann to approve the resignation of Rebecca Schoenike, Special Education Teacher, effective with the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Other Early Graduation Request: Moved by Christopher Hoffmann, seconded by Jason Moder to approve the early graduation request for one student, class of 2027, to graduate in January 2027, provided that all graduation requirements are met. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. CESA 8 Additional Services Proposal/Mission, Vision, Values: The Board of Education discussed the proposal and other possible options for facilitating the district’s mission, vision, and values. Annual Staff Appreciation: The Board of Education and administration discussed possible options going forward on how the district recognizes and celebrates staff at various employment milestones. Finance Committee Recommendations: The administration and Finance Committee presented recommendations for the following items that were discussed during the April 20th Finance Committee Meeting, and took action/tabled as indicated: a. District Health Insurance: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Klint Barkow to approve alternative #1 recommendation for District Health Insurance. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. b. Staff Wages Increases: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Christopher Hoffmann to approve the recommended staff wages increase of 2.75%, not to exceed 3.0% for the total of all raises if any were above 2.75%. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. c. Lamers Transportation Contract: No action was taken d. ThedaCare Contract: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Klint Barkow to approve the ThedaCare Contract as presented. e. Fund 80 Proposal: i. Rec Center: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve closing the pool by 7:00 p.m., and a 10% membership rate increase effective January 2027. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. ii. Trucker University: No action taken. Will bring back to a future meeting. iii. Safety/SRO/Crossing Guards: No action taken. Leave as is. iv. Middle School Athletics: No action taken. Will bring back to a future meeting. v. Dellwood Child Care: No action taken. Will bring back to a future meeting. Administrative Contracts and Salaries : No action taken Director Contracts and Salaries: No action taken Professional Staff Salaries for 2026-2027: No action taken Support Staff Hourly Rates for 2026-2027: No action taken POLICY Policy Committee Recommendations: The administration and Board of Education discussed whether the Policy Committee should consider revisions to the following policies: a. Policy 0143.1 – Public Expression of Board Members b. Policy 0144.5 – Board member Behavior, Communications, and Code of Conduct c. Policy 0166 – Agenda d. Policy 0166.1 – Consent Agenda e. Policy 0167.3 – Public Comments at Board Meetings f. Policy 01110 – Assessment of District Goals g. Policy 1130 – Ethics and Conflict of Interest h. Policy 9130 – Public Requests, Suggestions, or Complaints i. Policy 9160 – Public Attendance at School Events Second Reading of Revisions to Policy 8500 – Food Services: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Christopher Hoffmann to approve a second reading of revisions, per nutrition consultant recommendations. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Recognition High School Baseball Donation: The administration informed the Board of Education regarding an anonymous donation of $500 that was received for the High School Baseball team. ITEMS FOR FUTURE STRATEGIC DISCUSSION 2026-2027 Extracurricular Activities Mission Statement ANNOUNCEMENTS April 30 Policy Committee Meeting (tentative) 2:00 p.m. District Office May 11 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. High School IMC May 11 HS Spring Band Concert 7:00 p.m. High School Auditorium May 18 HS Spring Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. High School Auditorium May 19 MS Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. High School Auditorium May 20 Senior Banquet & Awards Night 6:00 p.m. HS Commons/Auditorium May 25 NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day May 26 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. High School IMC May 29 High School Graduation 6:00 p.m. High School Fieldhouse June 4 End of 2nd Semester/Early Release Day (Last Day of School) June 5 Full Day Teacher Inservice ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION: Moved by Kris Strauman seconded by Laurie Vollrath to adjourn to closed session for the consideration of matters over which the Board has jurisdiction pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(c) - Considering employment, promotion, compensation, benefits, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, for the purposes of reviewing individual employment contracts/language, salary/wages, benefits, and performance. For the purposes of reviewing administrative contracts/language, salary/wages, benefits, and performance. Roll call vote was taken with Ben Huber, Mark Zachow, Klint Barkow, Christopher Hoffmann, Jason Moder, Laurie Vollrath, and Kris Strauman voting aye. Motion carried and meeting adjourned to closed session at 9:19 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: Moved by Mark Zachow, seconded by Christopher Hoffmann to return to open session. Roll call vote was taken with Christopher Hoffmann, Jason Moder, Kris Strauman, Laurie Vollrath, Ben Huber, Mark Zachow, and Klint Barkow voting aye. Motion carried and the meeting returned to open session at 10:03 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Christopher Hoffmann to adjourn. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m. Laurie Vollrath, Clerk Pub. May 21, 2026 WNAXLP
