BOARD OF EDUCATION CLINTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CLINTONVILLE, WISCONSIN 54929 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION July 13, 2026 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Clintonville Public School District was called to order on July 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School IMC by President Ben Huber. Members Present: Ben Huber, Kris Strauman Laurie Vollrath, Klint Barkow, Jason Moder, Mark Zachow, and Christopher Hoffmann. Administration Present: Troy Kuhn, Elly Brzezinski, and Justin Oshefsky Press Represented: Marie Vandenberg of Rural NEW Families. Also present: Darrell Hansen, Mike Engel, David Battenberg and Jessica Holtz OPEN MEETING STATEMENT NOTICE 19.84(2) This July 13, 2026, meeting of the Clintonville Board of Education, and all other meetings of the board, is 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance. President Ben Huber noted that Board Norms can be found in each board member’s folder. APPROVE AGENDA: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Mark Zachow to approve the agenda as written. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. COMMUNITY COMMENTS: None APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Mark Zachow to approve the following consent agenda items: A. Approval of Vouchers and Receipts – May 2026 B. Minutes – Regular Meetings June 8 and June 17, 2026 C. Personnel 1. Teacher Hires a. Elementary School Counselor – Tayva Plasch b. 2nd Grade Teacher – Sydney Luepke c. Elementary Physical Education Teacher – Wyatt Seibel d. Cross Categorical SPED – Sarah Burmeister 2. Extracurricular/Coach Hires a. MS Football – Brody Kupsky b. MS Volleyball – Chelsea Oshefsky 3. Paraprofessional Resignations a. Kelsie Schoneck b. Alaina Bevernitz 4. Extracurricular Resignation a. Zachary Schafer Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. GIFTS, GRANTS & DONATIONS A. Grant from ThedaCare Medical Center – New London Quasi Endowment Fund: The administration informed the Board of Education regarding a grant in the amount of $20,000 has been awarded to support the Clintonville Schools Strength and Conditioning Program. DISTRICT REPORTS SAIL Conference Report: Elly Brzezinski, Director of Curriculum and Instruction gave a report on the SAIL conference that the administrative team attended from June 22-24, 2026. Monthly Budget Recap/Report: Jessica Holtz from CESA 8 will gave a report for May 2026. Superintendent’s Report: Troy Kuhn presented District updates to the Board of Education. Policy Committee Meeting Update: Kris Strauman and Troy Kuhn gave an update on the Policy Committee Meeting that was held at 4:30 p.m. on July 13th. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS (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) Teacher Resignation: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve the resignation of Zachary Schafer from his Middle School Physical Education Teacher position, effective immediately, subject to the breach of contract terms, per Part II, Section 5.02 of the staff handbook. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Teacher Transfer and Hires: Moved by Klint Barkow, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve the following teacher transfer and hires: Teacher Transfer: a. From Elementary Physical Education/Adaptive to Middle School Physical Education – Beau Hoffman Teacher Hires: a. Kindergarten Teacher – Miranda Gollnow b. Elementary Physical Education/District Adaptive Physical Education Teacher - Abbigale Priestley Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Elementary School Principal Hire: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to approve the hire of Martin O’Donnell as Elementary Principal, effective July 14, 2026. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Approval of Academic Standards: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Klint Barkow to approve a statement on Academic Standards that the Clintonville Public School District has approved for the 2026-2027 school year. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Annual Board Tour of Facilities: Moved by Mark Zachow, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to schedule the annual board tour of facilities for September 21, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. 2026 Annual District Meeting Date: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Mark Zachow to set October 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for the 2026 Annual District Meeting, per authorization granted through Resolution F of the 2025 Annual District Meeting. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. 2026-2027 Student Fees: Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Mark Zachow to approve the 2026-2027 student fees as presented. Ayes and nays called with 5 voting aye and 2 voting nay. Motion carried. M3 Liability Insurance Proposal: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Jason Moder to approve the district liability insurance proposal from M3 as presented. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. 2026-2027 Student Handbooks 1. Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Christopher Hoffmann to approve the Extra Curricular Code of Conduct with recommended changes to update honesty clause to self-reporting. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. 2. Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Christopher Hoffmann to approve the High School Handbook changes as recommended. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. 3. Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Laurie Vollrath to approve the Middle School Handbook changes as recommended. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. 4. Moved by Laurie Vollrath, seconded by Jason Moder to approve the Elementary School Handbook changes as recommended. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. 2026-2028 Mentor/Mentee Program (PI-34): Moved by Klint Barkow, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve the new teacher mentor/mentee program with mentors receiving $1,100 1st year, $700 2nd year, and $400 3rd year, and no mentee pay. Roll call vote was taken with Ben Huber, Mark Zachow, Klint Barkow, Jason Moder and Kris Strauman voting aye and Christopher Hoffmann and Laurie Vollrath voting nay. Motion carried. POLICY First Reading of Revisions to Policies: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Klint Barkow to approve a first reading of revisions of the following Policies: a. 0144.5 – Board Member Behavior, Communications, and Code of Conduct b. 1213 – Student Supervision and Welfare c. 3213 – Student Supervision and Welfare d. 4213 – Student Supervision and Welfare e. 7530.02 – Staff and School Officials use of Personal Communication Devices f. 7540.03 – Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety g. 7544 – Use of Social Media h. 8120 – Volunteers i. 8462 – Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect, and Sexual Misconduct Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. POSSIBLE ITEMS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION Technology Use ANNOUNCEMENTS August 3-14 Online Student Registration (returning students) August 5 In-Person Student Registration 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. High School Commons August 10 Regular Meeting – Board of Education 6:00 p.m. High School IMC August 17-19 New Teacher Inservice August 24 Regular Meeting – Board of Education 6:00 p.m. High School IMC August 24-27 Teacher Inservice September 1 First Day of School ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Christopher Hoffmann seconded by Jason Moder to adjourn. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Laurie Vollrath, Clerk Publish August 20, 2026 WNAXLP
