August 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

Discussion:  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 
 

Discussion:  The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. 

Ms. Adams, Mr. Bryan, Mrs. Landry, Mr. Tierney, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Price and Mrs. Modder were present. Dr. Weiss was also present.
 

Discussion:  There were no awards or recognitions.
 

Discussion:  A student ambassador was not present.
 

Discussion:  Dr. Weiss gave his Superintendent's Report.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Price gave the legislative report.
 

Discussion:  Views and comments were made by the public.
 

Discussion:  There were no remarks made by the President.
 

Discussion:  There were no Administrative or Supervisory appointments.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Bryan  moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Price seconded the motion. Unanimous.
 

Discussion:  A PowerPoint presentation was given that covered the following topics: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Increase, Board Action on July 22, 2025, Budget Impact - Updated AST Data, Tabled Item - Consideration for 2.95% AST Base Wage Increase, AST Employee Group - Administrative, Supervisory & Technical Positions, Salary Range Comparison, 2024-25 Publicly Available Staff Reporting Data - DPI, 2025-25 District Populations, Administrator Comparison, Teacher Comparison, Admin/Teacher Comparison, and Key Findings.

Yolanda moved to approve a total base wage increase of 2.95% for all AST employees effective July 1 with the following conditions:

•  administration develop the 2026-27 handbook to include the work rules and benefits relating to the administrative, supervisory, and technical employee group;

•  administration bring forward a review of post-employment benefits for all employee groups as a topic of discussion; and

•  administration present a plan to separate the technical category of employees from the administrative, supervisory, and technical employee group.

Mr. Bryan seconded the motion. Motion passed. Mr. Tierney and Mrs. Landry dissenting.

 

Discussion:  Mr. Bryan moved to approve Administration’s updated recommendation to prioritize teacher preparation and planning time at the elementary and high school levels, using the following to guide the work, and within the allotted 2026-27 budget, with the understanding that this may require adjustments in other areas to support this priority:

• Add a library class at the elementary level;
• Adjust the high school teaching schedules from 6 of 7 periods to 5 of seven periods; and
• Added direction that administration to work with the school board to a prep time policy to coincide with the adoption of the expansion of prep time for the 26-27 school year.

Mr. Price seconded the motion. Unanimous.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Tierney  moved to approve the adjusted non-full-time equivalent (FTE) hourly wage schedule for employees except for substitute teachers, who will receive a base wage increase of one dollar, effective August 24, 2025.   Ms. Landry seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Adams and Ms. Stevens dissenting and Mr. Price abstaining.
 

Discussion:  Ms. Stevens moved to approve the revisions to Policy and Rule 5534.1 - Anaphylaxis as a first and second reading. Mr. Price seconded the motion. Unanimous.
 

Discussion:  Ms. Stevens moved to approve the Provisions Governing the Transportation of Students Attending Public and Private Schools for the 2025-26 school year. Ms. Adams seconded the motion. Unanimous.
 

Discussion:  Ms. Stevens moved to approve the proposed land conveyance as well as placing this item on the agenda of the upcoming Annual Meeting of Electors for review and approval. Mr. Bryan seconded the motion. Unanimous.
 

Discussion:  A PowerPoint presentation was given that covered the following topics: Initial Projected Costs, Funding Options, and Items for Consideration. An update on this item will be given at the September 11, 2025, special school board meeting.
 

Discussion:  Ms. Stevens moved to approve entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha for a gang prevention education cost, at the cost of $60,000 (from Fund 80), during the 2025-26 school year. Mr. Price seconded the motion. Unanimous.
 

Discussion:  This was an informational report, no action was taken.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Price moved to approve the prevision to Policy and Rule 1710 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities (Title IX) as a first and second reading. Mrs. Landry seconded the motion. Unanimous.
 

Discussion:  Ms. Adams moved to approve the Resolution in Recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Mr. Tierney seconded the motion. Unanimous.
 

Discussion:  Ms. Stevens moved to approve the Resolution in Recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Ms. Adams seconded the motion. Unanimous.
 

Discussion:  Mr. Tierney moved to approve acceptance of the donation to the district as per Board Policy 1400 to authorize the establishment of appropriate accounts to monitor fiscal activity, to amend the budget to reflect this action and to publish the budget change per Wisconsin Statute 65.09(5)(a). Mr. Bryan seconded the motion. Unanimous.
 

Discussion:  Board members made announcements.
 

Discussion:  None
 

Discussion:  Informational item, no action taken.

Discussion:  Not necessary
 

Discussion:  Mrs. Landry moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Mr. Tierney seconded the motion. Unanimous.

Submitted by: Stacy Schroeder, Executive Assistant