BOARD OF EDUCATION CLINTONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT CLINTONVILLE, WISCONSIN 54929 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION January 26, 2026 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Clintonville Public School District was called to order on January 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School IMC by President Glen Drew Lundt. Members Present: Glen Drew Lundt, Kris Strauman, Jason Moder, Klint Barkow, Ben Huber, Mark Zachow, and Christopher Hoffmann. Administration Present: Troy Kuhn, Charles Seils, Madalyn Simonis, Elly Brzezinski, Stephen Reinke, and Caleb Bembenek. Press Represented: Bert Lehman of the Tribune Gazette and Marie Vandenberg of Rural NEW Families, and Evan Christman of TCH Daily News. Also present: Patti Cahala, Michael Engel, Laurie Vollrath, Jessica Holtz, Darrell Hanson, Kris Doan, Stephanie Tornow, Kristine Heyer, David Battenberg, Nikki Ziebell, Jamie Baierl, Serena Malueg, and Michele Herter. OPEN MEETING STATEMENT: This January 26, 2026, 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 be able to attend this meeting. APPROVE AGENDA: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Christopher Hoffmann to approve the agenda as written. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Moved by Kris Strauman, seconded by Jason Moder to approve the following minutes: A. Regular Meeting – January 12, 2026 B. Special Meeting – January 14, 2026 Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS/ COMMUNICATIONS: Jamie Baierl spoke to the Board of Education regarding interest in a boys swim team. FINANCIAL REPORT AND PRESENTATION OF VOUCHERS Presentation of Vouchers and Receipts: Moved by Mark Zachow, seconded by Ben Huber to grant authorization to approve vouchers as presented for December 2025. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Monthly Budget Recap/Report: Jessica Holtz from CESA 8 presented and discussed the Monthly Budget Recap/Report for November and December, 2025. COMMITTEE UPDATES: Land Use Committee: No update Policy Committee: Met 1/26 at District Office to make updates Dellwood Daycare Committee: No update Rec Center Committee: No update Finance Committee: No update ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Board of Education Leadership and Team Building: Dave Honish from CESA 8 discussed next steps in the potential review of the district’s mission statement and recommended planning to revisit this spring, post-referendum. Mid-Year AGR Report: Elly Brzezinski, Director of Curriculum and Instruction presented the mid-year Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) Report. Superintendent’s Report: Troy Kuhn presented District updates to the Board of Education. Support Staff Transfer a. Kelli Radies – transfer from Special Education Paraprofessional to an Instructional Paraprofessional, effective January 19, 2026. Personnel Teacher Resignation: Moved by Kris Strauman seconded by Ben Huber to approve the resignation of Samuel Johnson from his Middle School Math Teacher position, effective January 14, 2026. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Teacher Overloads: Moved by Mark Zachow, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve the following teacher overloads and additional duties for the second semester: a. Kristine Heyer – (0.5 period 1 semester) b. Josh Heyer – Addition of CMS Band and lessons (1.5 periods 1 semester) c. Kevin Reese – Addition of Math support (1 period 1 semester) Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Other Early Graduation Request: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Christopher Hoffmann to approve an early graduation request for 1 student, class of 2027 to graduate in January 2027, providing that all graduation requirements are met. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. 66.0301 Agreement with Marion School District: Moved by Jason Moder, seconded by Ben Huber to approve a 66.0301 Agreement with the Marion School District to provide Title I reading intervention services to Marion resident students attending St. Martin Parochial School for the 2025-2026 school year. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Out of State Trip: Moved by Ben Huber, seconded by Mark Zachow to approve an out-of-state trip for current 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students to travel to New York with World Classrooms in the Summer of 2027. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Long Term Planning for Fund 80: The Board of Education and administration discussed Fund 80, and the possibility of being cost neutral. Superintendent Kuhn was directed by the board to bring a plan to the Board of Education before June of 2026. Long Term Planning for Athletics: The administration presented data for athletics, that included the number of participants and costs associated with individual sports. Superintendent Kuhn will explore options for a possible boy’s swimming club. Removal of Trees and Brush: Moved by Ben Huber, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve the administration to present a plan for maintaining the areas along County Highway D with selective harvesting of trees, shrubs, and plant growth. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Pollinator Garden: Moved by Ben Huber, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve the planting of a pollinator garden, with student involvement, near the entrance of the walking trail off Green Tree Road, as discussed at the October 9, 2025, Land Use Committee meeting. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. Education and Planning: The Board of Education directed Superintendent Kuhn to proceed with the next steps for communicating April 2026 referendum information out to the community for public transparency. POLICY First Reading of Revisions to Administrative Guideline 20.3 – Guidelines for Extracurricular Activities: Moved by Ben Huber, seconded by Kris Strauman to approve a first reading of revisions as proposed. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried. ITEMS FOR FUTURE STRATEGIC DISCUSSION Youngstar/Childcare Presentation – February 9th Audit Report Kris Strauman to address investigation results and costs – February 9th Recognition Soccer Cleats Donation: Approximately 20 pairs of soccer cleats were donated by Dick’s Sporting Goods for the boys’ and girls’ soccer program. High School Donation: An anonymous donation was received for the following High School programs: a. $500 – to be applied towards appliances for the FFA b. $500 – Tech Ed Department ANNOUNCEMENTS February 5 Title Night 5:30 p.m. February 9 Regular Meeting – Board of Education 6:00 p.m. High School IMC February 19 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. February 20 No School – Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. February 23 No School February 24 Regular Meeting – Board of Education 6:00 p.m. High School IMC ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Ben Huber, seconded by Mark Zachow to adjourn. Ayes and nays called, all voting aye. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Klint Barkow, Board Clerk Pub. Feb. 19, 2026 WNAXLP
