Second Monthly BOE Meeting at 5:30 p.m.- WHS Community Room (July 28, 2026) Pursuant to the regulations, the regular Board meeting was held on the above date in the Waupaca High School Community Room and live streamed via YouTube. The meeting was also broadcast on TV Channel 991. The purpose of the Board Meeting Minutes is to capture the essence of discussions through the actions voted on. These minutes should not be interpreted to represent a transcription of the meeting. To watch a recording of this meeting, please click here President's Comments: Ms. Manion welcomed everyone and stated that the Board member’s thoughts were with those affected by the weather events that happened in the Fox Valley area this past Monday. Call to order: The meeting was called to order by President Manion at 5:33 p.m. Roll call: Present in the WHS Community Room: Betty Manion, Molly McDonald, Steve Klismet, and Lori Verhalen. Ron Brooks arrived at 5:40 p.m. Nicolas Genske and Bob Adams were excused. Also Present: Mark Flaten, Austin Moore, Steve Thomaschefsky, Brenda Plum, Kyle Scherwinski, Paul Frank, Tony Markon, John Meyer, Jody Pankratz, Kelly Koch, Rob Scherrer, Sandy Robinson, Jack Barbeau and James Barbeau. Pledge of Allegiance: Dr. Flaten, District Administrator, led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Ms. McDonald and seconded by Ms. Verhalen to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was carried unanimously on a voice vote. Review of Board Meeting Norms: The Board reviewed their collective comments. Student Athlete Celebrations: Jack Barbeau, member of the Waupaca Wheelchair Track and Field Team, was celebrated this evening for his outstanding performance at the State Meet. Jack won the State Championship in the 100m and finished runner-up in the 400m and 800m events. Public Comment: None Consent Agenda: Personnel: A motion was made by Ms. McDonald and seconded by Mr. Brooks to approve this month’s personnel information. The motion was carried unanimously on a voice vote. Annual Seclusion and Restraint Report: Dr. Flaten shared the 25/26 Seclusion and Restraint Report. Annual At-Risk Report: Dr. Flaten shared the 25/26 At-Risk/Alternative Education Plan Report. A motion was made by Ms. Verhalen and seconded by Ms. McDonald to approve the 2026/2027 At-Risk/Alternative Education Plan as outlined and presented. The motion was carried unanimously on a voice vote. First Reading of Act 89: Dr. Flaten provided an overview of Act 89 and the adjusted Board Policies associated with Act 89. A motion was made by Mr. Brooks and seconded by Ms. McDonald to approve the first reading of the adjusted Board Policies associated with Act 89. The motion was carried unanimously on a voice vote. Student Academic Standards Annual Notice: Mr. Thomaschefsky, Director of Teaching and Learning, presented the Student Academic Standards annual notice. A motion was made by Ms. McDonald and seconded by Ms. Verhalen to approve the Student Academic Standards presented for the 2026/2027 school year. The motion was carried unanimously on a voice vote. Student Assessments Annual Notice: Mr. Thomaschefsky presented the Student Assessments annual notice. Hockey Cost Discussion: Dr. Flaten, along with Mr. Scherrer, Director of Co-Curricular Activities, presented the new five year agreement with the Waupaca Area Youth Hockey Association and a request to increase WHS hockey participation fees. A motion was made by Ms. Verhalen and seconded by Mr. Klismet to approve a thirty dollar increase in WHS hockey participation fees for the 26/27 school year; with an additional five dollar per season increase through the 2030/2031 school year. The motion was carried unanimously on a voice vote. Administration: Graduating Seniors Celebrations Report: Mr. Scherwinski highlighted the Class of 2026 and their accomplishments. Updates to the Waupaca HS Cell Phone Policy: Mr. Scherwinski and Mr. Frank, WHS Interim AP Principal, gave a presentation explaining how the adjusted (approved April 2026) Board Policy (5136) on Personal Communication Devices will be implemented at WHS starting this September. Adjourn into Closed Session: Roll Call: Present in the WHS Community Room: Betty Manion, Molly McDonald, Steve Klismet, Ron Brooks and Lori Verhalen. Also Present: Mark Flaten and Austin Moore (Mr. Moore was only present for the review of requests for information portion of the closed session.) A motion was made by Mr. Brooks and seconded by Ms. Verhalen to adjourn into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 9.85(1)(e), Conducting Public Business with Competitive or Bargaining Implications. Specifically to review requests for information. Also, to approve to adjourn into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c), Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Specifically regarding the Superintendent evaluation. The motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote at 6:56 p.m. Return to Open Session- No action taken: A motion was made by Mr. Brooks and seconded by Ms. McDonald to return to open session at 8:09 p.m. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. No action was taken in the closed session. Adjournment: A motion was made by Mr. Brooks and seconded by Ms. McDonald to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. The motion was carried unanimously on a voice vote. Date________ Betty Manion, President, Board of Education Date_______ Nicolas Genske, Clerk, Board of Education Publish August 20, 2026 WNAXLP
