Student Representative Report
Chloe Johnson and Josiah Isenberger, Co-Student Representatives, provided their monthly report; click here for the full report.
Showcase a School
Jim Falls Elementary School
Kari Koenig, Jim Falls Principal, presented an overview of how math is being taught at Jim Falls and other elementary schools. The Bridges Math curriculum is inquiry-based, student-centered, and focuses on developing mathematical reasoning. Some key components of Bridges are Math Work Place Stations, Number Corner, and Concept Quests. Third and fifth grade students provided information about each of these and shared their positive experiences, emphasizing that they enjoy the fun ways they learn math; click here for more information.
Fall Activities & Athletics Recognition
Mike Thompson, Chi-Hi Activities Director, provided an overview of the activities and athletics highlights for the 2025 fall season. The Equestrian Team brought home their 12th Consecutive State Championship trophy this season! Cross Country, Women’s Tennis, Women’s Golf, Soccer, Volleyball, Women’s Swim, and Football earned several All-Conference and All-Conference Academic awards, and some athletes even qualified for state competitions. The football team had a memorable season earning its first win in Menomonie since 2008. The Marching Band also had an active season, performing at four major competitions, including the state championship. DECA, HOSA, FFA, NAHS, and FBLA stayed involved in the community through service projects and outreach events; click here for more information.
Focus On Results
R-2.1.b: Academic Performance (Math)
Katie Coppenbarger, Director of Teaching & Learning, provided an overview of monitoring report R-2.1.b Academic Performance - Math, the Board agreed that the district has made reasonable progress with noted exceptions on monitoring report R-2.1.b Math Academic Performance; click here to view the report.
Review of Board Policy, R-2.1.b: Academic Performance - Math and Discussion of Potential Indicator Revisions
No changes to policy R-2.1 were recommended. Katie Coppenbarger, Director of Teaching & Learning, recommends adding a monitoring report indicator to address early numeracy in grades K-2. She will notify the Board of the additional indicators when the monitoring report is reviewed in November 2026.
Monitoring Operational Performance
OE-14: Technology
Scott Marty, Director of Educational Technology, provided an overview of the OE-14 Technology monitoring report, the Board agreed that the district is in compliance on monitoring report OE-14 Technology; click here to review the report.
Review of Board Policy, OE-14: Technology and Discussion of Potential Indicator Revisions
No changes were recommended at this time. However, the Board would like to see the OE-14 policy reviewed by the Coherent Governance committee in the near future.
Board Consent Agenda
Approval of New Hires, Resignations, Retirements, and Leaves of Absence
The Board approved the new hires, resignations, and retirements as presented by the Human Resources Department; click here for details.
Approval of Financial Reports
The Board approved the October financial reports as presented; click here for the detailed report.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
The Board approved the October meeting minutes; click here for details.
Consideration of Monitoring Report Summaries
The Board approved the monitoring report summaries as presented; click here for details.
Consideration of Second-Reading of Board Governance Policy R-2: Academic Performance
The Board approved the second reading of Board Governance Policy R-2: Academic Performance; click here for details.
Matters Reserved for Board Action
Consideration of Elementary Attendance Boundary Review
Jeff Holmes, Superintendent of Schools, provided an overview of the elementary attendance boundary changes that were recommended by District Administration and Elementary Principals. The recommendation included:
- Move Expanded Area 2 from Hillcrest to Parkview
- Move Area 3 from Halmstad to Southview
- Move Area 4 from Halmstad to Stillson
- Move Area 5 from Hillcrest to Parkview
- Include grandfathering provisions for upcoming identified 5th grade students in Expanded Areas 2, 3, 4, and 5
The Board voted to adopt the recommendation from the administration and principals as presented; click here for details.
Consideration of Excellence in Education Banquet Sponsorship
The Board voted to approve the $1,400.00 platinum level sponsorship for the 41st Annual Excellence in Education Banquet; click here for details.
Communicating with the Board (if applicable, click on the report heading for greater detail)
2024-2025 DPI School and District Report Cards
Katie Coppenbarger, Director of Teaching & Learning, provided an overview of the 2024-2025 DPI School and District Report Cards. The Wisconsin rating scales were updated for the 2024-25 school year. Our District received an overall score of 70.6 out of 100, which places us at the very top of the Meets Expectations range.
Five-Year Budget Forecast
Chad Trowbridge, Business Manager, provided an overview of the five-year budget forecast.
*Please note that the above information is provided pending the approval of Board minutes at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
