Howard-Suamico WNAXLP Regular Board of Education Meeting – June 15, 2025 Present: Greg Klimek, Chrissy Amtmann, Allen McGuire, Amy Rubright, Scott Jandrin, Vanessa Moran, Meghan Weycker; Student Representative Dhruv Bidari Also Present: Mark Smith, Chad Buboltz, Josh Swanson, Kimberly Uelmen, Jennie Garceau, Josh Patchak, Elisia Lewis Excused: Student Representative Ava Vandenlangenberg President Greg Klimek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A MOTION was made by Scott Jandrin and seconded by Chrissy Amtmann to adopt the agenda. A vote was taken on the motion; 7-YES; MOTION CARRIED . Consent Agenda: A MOTION was made by Scott Jandrin and seconded by Chrissy Amtmann to approve the consent agenda including minutes of the Regular Board Meeting and Board Workshop May 11, 2026; approval of vouchers and invoices in the amount of $7,529,110.27 through June 15, 2026; resignations of Kelli Basten, Vicki Quinn and Travis Truskowski; retirement of Joseph Wallander; employment of Alyssa Anderson, Mallory Blozinski, Brooke Clement, Chelsea Curley, Ashley Grones, Erica Miller, Trudy Quidzinski, Ashley Sireno and Kaitlyn Stordeur, contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including release of contract from another district if applicable; approval of the alternative transportation contract; approval of District depositories; and approval of 2026-27 WASB membership dues, as detailed in the consent materials. 7-YES; MOTION CARRIED . Reports Administration Referendum Update – Superintendent Mark Smith provided an update on capital referendum planning, including ongoing Core Team and building-level meetings, the preliminary construction schedule and capital maintenance work underway at Bay Harbor Elementary. He also shared an operational referendum update, including the 2.63% staff pay increase for 2026-27 and continued development of the employee compensation model. Budget Informational Update - Executive Director of Finance Josh Swanson and Superintendent Mark Smith provided an update on the district’s financial position, enrollment projections, state funding, and budgeting practices. It was also noted that HSSD is one of two districts in the state of Wisconsin to receive a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International. Approval of 2025-26 Final Budget – A MOTION was made by Scott Jandrin and seconded by Chrissy Amtmann to approve the 2025-26 final budget in the amount of $107,965,284.00. A vote was taken on the motion; 7-YES; MOTION CARRIED. Resolution Awarding the Sale of $20,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026 - Erik Kass of PMA provided an update on the district’s debt issuance, noting that nine bids were received and the final interest rate was lower than anticipated, which provides savings for the district along with taking a 10-year loan instead of a 20-year loan. A MOTION was made by Scott Jandrin and seconded by Chrissy Amtmann to approve the Resolution Awarding the Sale of $20,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2026, as presented. A vote was taken on the motion; 7-YES; MOTION CARRIED . Board Student Representatives to the Board (Dhruv Bidari) – Dhruv Bidari shared updates on spring athletics at Bay Port High School,commencement, district-wide summer school, and the Off to Kindergarten class. Public Policy Correspondent Report (Vanessa Moran) – Vanessa Moran reported that the Wisconsin State Legislature is out of session, so no new business to report. Community Conversation Update - The Board discussed feedback from the Career & Technical Education community conversation, including career pathways and opportunities for middle school students. B/SR-4 Monitoring Report - Superintendent Performance – A MOTION was made by Greg Klimek and seconded by Scott Jandrin to approve B/SR-4 Superintendent Performance Monitoring Report at level 1, in full and complete compliance. A vote was taken on the motion; 7-YES; MOTION CARRIED Governance Policy Monitoring Reports GP-1 through GP-14 – With no policy violations reported, the Board identified GP-1 through GP-14 at level 1. A MOTION was made by Greg Klimek and seconded by Amy Rubright to approve Governance Policies GP-1 through GP-14 as monitored and discussed, at the compliance levels identified by the Board. A vote was taken on the motion; 7-YES; MOTION CARRIED . Review Draft Monitoring Calendar and Board Meeting Schedule for 2026-27 – The Board reviewed the draft calendars and will continue discussion at the July meeting. Broadcast Communication Article – The Board reviewed the June Broadcast Communication Article – Bay Port Commencement. Board communication strategy will be discussed at the July workshop. Discuss July Workshop & 2026-27 Board Development – Greg Klimek and Superintendent Mark Smith briefly discussed board workshop items for the July meeting. The Board discussed updating DISC inventories for interested members. Upcoming Events – The Board reviewed upcoming events, including the Alec Ingold Family Foundation Block Party at Bay Port High School on June 25, 2026. July Board Meeting Agenda Items –The Board reviewed the Agenda Planning Monitoring calendar. A MOTION was made by Scott Jandrin and seconded by Chrissy Amtmann to convene into Executive Session at 7:07 p.m. pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c) Subject: personnel matters and Superintendent evaluation; A roll call vote was taken on the motion; Klimek-Yes; Jandrin-Yes; Rubright-Yes; Moran-Yes; McGuire-Yes; Amtmann-Yes; Weycker-Yes; 7-YES; MOTION CARRIED. The Board reconvened from EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:40 P.M. A MOTION was made by Scott Jandrin and seconded by Allen McGuire to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. A vote was taken on the motion; 7 – YES; MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Joy Dunning, Recording Secretary Publish 07.17.26 WNAXLP
