Eau Claire Area School District public meetings in 2020
23 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board will consider approving a COVID-19 paid leave benefit for employees, choosing between two options, as federal FFCRA leave expires December 31, 2020. The board will also vote on consent items including the 2021 capital improvement budget, bills, gifts, and meeting schedules. Public comment is available virtually.
- COVID-19 paid leave options: 10 days (Option A) or up to 20 days (Option B) of emergency paid sick leave, effective Jan 1–Jun 30, 2021
- Adopt 2021 Capital Improvement Budget for $1.8M (increase from $1.6M)
- Approve payment of bills totaling $5,454,562.90 and net payroll of $3,646,026.76 for November 2020
- Accept gifts totaling $10,342.26 for November 2020
- Adopt 2021 Summer/Fall and 2022 Winter/Spring meeting schedule
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire Area School Board is meeting virtually to discuss several items, including the 2021-22 Capital Improvement Plan, a proposed COVID-19 paid leave benefit for employees, and the renewal of the McKinley Charter School contract. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as approving minutes, an employment report, and changes to the student dress policy. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss legal services.
- 2021-22 Capital Improvement Plan with $1.6M-$1.8M budget for facility exterior, interior, plumbing, HVAC, electrical
- Proposed COVID-19 paid leave benefit (10 days full pay for quarantine, 10 days two-thirds pay for childcare) effective Jan 1-Jun 30, 2021
- McKinley Charter School contract renewal update (due before Jan 15, 2021)
- Approval of changes to Policy 443.1-Student Dress
- Closed session to discuss legal services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board met virtually, starting with a closed session for superintendent goal setting, then moved to open session for public comment, reports, and a consent agenda. The board approved several routine items, including a five-year Student Transit contract, a school enrollment projections study, and modifications to the employee handbook regarding emergency school closures.
- Approved 2020-2025 Student Transit contract with $4,321,497 budgeted for 2020-21
- Approved $10,800 School Enrollment Projections Study by UW-Madison's Applied Population Laboratory
- Approved Employee Handbook modifications for Emergency School Closures for 2020-21 only
- Accepted gifts totaling $5,487.00 for October 2020
- Approved payment of bills totaling $5,635,009.70 and net payroll of $5,599,997.91 for October 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board is holding a regular meeting with public comment, reports, and a consent agenda. Key actions include approving a substitute pay increase and overriding Policy 225 for the 2020-2021 school year. Discussions will cover a new policy on equitable multi-level system of supports, employee handbook changes for emergency closures, and proposed student transit contract changes.
- Approve substitute pay increase (net budget impact $238,100 for 2020-21)
- Override Policy 225 for 2020-2021 school year (Superintendent evaluation timeline)
- First reading of proposed Policy 343.1 - Equitable Multi-Level System of Supports
- Discussion of Employee Handbook modifications for Emergency School Closures
- Discussion of Student Transit Contract changes (costs TBD)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire Area School Board held a virtual meeting to approve routine consent items, including a reduced parking permit fee and updated classroom conduct policies. The board also received updates on the first week of blended learning and the status of the upcoming referendum. No new major financial commitments or zoning changes were decided.
- Approved 20-21 parking permit processing fee of $12.50, reducing revenue by approximately $28,000
- Adopted revisions to Policy 443.7 - Code of Classroom Conduct to align with PBIS and equity goals
- Received update on first week of K-12 school, including 100% virtual model and safety protocols
- Discussed referendum calendar and next steps for the upcoming vote
- Extended authorization for Executive Director of Human Resources to hire and manage staff through September 20, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board will meet virtually to consider approving modifications to its mask requirement, including defining acceptable face coverings for students, staff, and visitors. The board will also hear a progress report on reopening schools and discuss revisions to the Code of Classroom Conduct policy. Consent agenda items include budget adjustments, gifts, and bill payments.
- Approve additional modifications to mask requirement, defining acceptable face coverings for students, staff, and visitors
- Hear reopening of schools progress report covering masks, cleaning, instructional model, staffing, and WIAA
- Discuss possible first reading of revisions to Policy 443.7 - Code of Classroom Conduct
- Approve 2019-2020 budget adjustments
- Approve gifts totaling $172,556.90 and payment of bills totaling $6,933,816.16 plus net payroll of $3,246,306.37
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held a virtual meeting on July 20, 2020, with public comment via Webex. The board approved a consent agenda that included accepting $11,873.99 in gifts, paying bills and payroll totaling over $12.6 million, renewing district insurance for 2020-21, adopting Wisconsin Model Academic Standards, and awarding a solar panel installation contract to Eagle Point Solar. The meeting also included reports from the superintendent, board president, and committees, plus a work session on coherent governance with Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.
- Approved payment of bills ($8,831,734.29) and net payroll ($3,863,949.52) for June 1-20, 2020
- Accepted gifts totaling $11,873.99 for June 2020
- Approved 2020-21 insurance renewal with costs including property ($275,000) and workers comp ($572,680)
- Awarded solar installation/maintenance bid to Eagle Point Solar for 360 panels at Memorial and North High Schools (donation-funded)
- Adopted Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for all content areas (annual requirement)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board met virtually on June 11, 2020, with the administrative building closed. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items and a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. No public business, budget items, or policy decisions were listed on the agenda.
- Closed session held to discuss a personnel matter under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board is meeting virtually to fill a vacant board seat following Commissioner Eric Torres's resignation, with four applicants being considered. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes ratifying the teacher contract with a 0.50% wage increase, approving WIAA membership, and other routine items.
- Appoint new board member from four applicants: Melissa Allen, Justin Hendrickson, Omar Parks, Erica Zerr
- Ratify 2020-21 ECAE Master Agreement with 0.50% base wage increase
- Approve WIAA membership for 2020-2021 school year
- Approve corrected community facility use fee schedule (high school auditoriums, Memorial Little Theater)
- Approve $5,000 contract with Fall Creek School District for Carl D Perkins grant
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held its annual organizational meeting virtually, electing Tim Nordin as President, Lori Bica as Vice President, Joshua Clements as Clerk, Abby Johnson as Clerk Designee, Aaron Harder as Treasurer, and Meta Miske as Secretary. The board also approved a consent agenda including minutes and adopted Policy 840.1 on the relationship with the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, with Tim Nordin voting against the policy.
- Elected Tim Nordin as Board President (motion by Aaron Harder, second by Phil Lyons).
- Elected Lori Bica as Vice President, Joshua Clements as Clerk, Abby Johnson as Clerk Designee, Aaron Harder as Treasurer, and Meta Miske as Secretary.
- Adopted Policy 840.1 - Relationship with Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation (motion by Eric D Torres, second by Phil Lyons; Tim Nordin voted no).
- Approved consent agenda items 10.2 through 10.11, including minutes from April 20-22, 2020.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board met virtually in closed session to discuss the superintendent search. The agenda includes procedural items, a closed-session discussion under Wisconsin open meetings law, and a return to open session to announce any actions. No decisions or details from the closed discussion are listed in the agenda.
- Closed session to discuss the Superintendent Search under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c)
- Virtual meeting via Webex with public access options
- Reconvene to open session to announce any actions taken
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held a virtual meeting to approve routine financial items and personnel actions. The board voted to pay $11,420,668.04 in bills and $3,637,511.20 in net payroll for March 2020. They also approved preliminary notices of non-renewal for limited-term teachers and staff affected by a reduction in force. The meeting included a closed session to discuss the Superintendent Search.
- Approved payment of $11,420,668.04 in bills and $3,637,511.20 in net payroll for March 2020
- Approved 2019-2020 Budget Adjustments
- Accepted gifts totaling $12,873.72 for March 2020
- Approved preliminary notice of non-renewal for limited-term contract teachers
- Approved preliminary notice of non-renewal for certified staff due to reduction in force
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held a special virtual meeting on April 17, 2020, to interview a candidate for the Superintendent position. The agenda consists of procedural items: call to order, open meeting law compliance, roll call, and two closed-session interviews. The board reconvened to open session after each closed session to announce any action taken, if appropriate, and adjourned at 8:32 p.m. No decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session to interview a candidate for the Superintendent position (agenda items 1.4, 2.1, 4.2)
- Meeting held virtually via Webex (Event Number 268 070 673, Password: Hillstrom)
- Reconvene to open session to announce any action taken, if any (items 3.1, 5.1)
- Recess until 8:05 p.m. (item 3.2)
- Adjournment at 8:32 p.m. (item 6.1)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board convened a virtual special meeting on April 15, 2020, primarily to conduct closed sessions for interviewing candidates for the Superintendent position. The agenda consists entirely of procedural steps, including calls to order, quorum verification, and adjournments, with no public business items listed.
- Closed session to interview a candidate for the Superintendent position
- Virtual meeting format via Webex and phone access
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board convened a virtual special meeting on April 14, 2020, primarily to conduct closed sessions for interviewing candidates for the Superintendent position. The agenda consists entirely of procedural steps to enter and exit these closed sessions, with no other public business items listed.
- Closed session to interview a candidate for the Superintendent position
- Virtual meeting format via Webex and phone
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held a virtual meeting on April 6, 2020, due to the COVID-19 emergency. The board held a public hearing and voted to request an Instructional Hours Waiver from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, allowing the district to meet reduced instructional hour requirements. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including insurance renewals, a wage increase, and a CESA 10 contract.
- Approved request for Instructional Hours Waiver from Wisconsin DPI due to COVID-19 (motion carried 7-0).
- Approved health and dental insurance renewal for 2020-21 with net budget impact of $1,949,908, including expansion of Bridge Benefit to cover tier 4 specialty drugs.
- Approved 0.50% base wage increase for hourly and non-affiliated employees for 2020-21, costing $112,954.
- Approved CESA 10 contract for 2020-21 ($15,508) and non-renewal of membership fees for 2021-22.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 13 and March 16, 2020, and an employment report.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board will hold a regular meeting on March 16, 2020, starting with a closed session to discuss the 'Gap Group' and the superintendent search. In open session, the board will consider approving a consent agenda that includes financial reports, gifts, bill payments, capital project bids, and a policy change. They will also vote on a schedule for community listening sessions regarding a referendum and a COVID-19 compensation plan.
- Closed session to discuss 'Gap Group' and superintendent search
- Approve February 2020 financial report, gifts of $56,494.63, and bills of $4,870,024.31 plus payroll of $3,655,533.05
- Approve five-year capital project bids (door replacement project) with $103,678 budget impact
- Approve changes to Policy 840 on gifts to comply with Wis. Stat. § 118.27
- Approve schedule for four community listening sessions on referendum (April 16-23, 2020)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board is meeting on March 5, 2020, primarily to enter a closed session to discuss a vendor contract, the superintendent search, and the CPI. The board will reconvene in open session to announce any actions taken. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public discussion items listed.
- Closed session to discuss a contract with a vendor
- Closed session to discuss the Superintendent Search
- Closed session to discuss the CPI
- Reconvene to open session to announce any action taken
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board met in closed session on March 3, 2020, to discuss a contract with a vendor, the Superintendent Search, and the CPI. The agenda lists no specific dollar amounts, vendor names, or final decisions, only the topics designated for private discussion under Open Meeting Law. The board reconvened to open session to announce any actions taken, though the provided text does not specify what those actions were.
- Discussion of a contract with a vendor (no name or amount listed)
- Discussion of the Superintendent Search
- Discussion of the CPI
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board will hold a regular meeting on March 2, 2020, starting with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, the CPI, 'Gap Group,' health insurance, and the superintendent search. The open session includes a public forum, reports, and a consent agenda with items such as approving minutes, an employment report, changes to Policy 672 on purchasing, five-year capital project bids, and a resolution in support of the Hmong community. The board will also individually consider the Eau Claire Virtual School Expansion Proposal.
- Closed session to discuss personnel matter, CPI, 'Gap Group,' health insurance, and Superintendent Search
- Approval of five-year capital project bids with a net budget impact of $1,056,986.88 for 2020-21
- Proposed changes to Policy 672 - Purchasing to allow bidding for employee health/dental insurance at strategic times
- Resolution in Support of the Hmong Community
- Eau Claire Virtual School Expansion Proposal (fiscal impact, budgeted in Fund 10)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board approved a timeline for an April 2021 referendum and adopted changes to Policy 830 regarding security costs for political events. The board also approved January 2020 financial reports, including $4,587,478.49 in bills and $3,552,314.56 in payroll. Closed session discussions covered the superintendent search, a vendor contract, and personnel matters.
- Adopted timeline for an April 2021 referendum
- Approved payment of $4,587,478.49 in bills and $3,552,314.56 in net payroll for January 2020
- Adopted changes to Policy 830 requiring advance payment of security costs for political campaign events
- Accepted gifts totaling $29,495.04 for January 2020
- Approved 2020 Summer/Fall and 2021 Winter/Spring meeting schedules
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held a closed meeting on February 13, 2020, to discuss a contract with a vendor, the Superintendent Search, and the CPI. The agenda contains no public items, specific dollar amounts, or detailed policy decisions, as the substantive discussions occurred in executive session.
- Discussion of a contract with a vendor in closed session
- Discussion of the Superintendent Search in closed session
- Discussion of the CPI in closed session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held a regular meeting on January 20, 2020, primarily acting on a consent agenda. The board approved routine items including minutes, financial reports, budget adjustments, gifts, bill payments, employment reports, open enrollment closures, administrative contract extensions, and capital projects. Public forum and reports from the superintendent, board president, student representative, and committees were also on the agenda.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $7,166,194.16 and net payroll of $3,593,369.38 for December 2019
- Accepted gifts totaling $68,473.63 for December 2019
- Closed open enrollment for Northstar Middle School's ARCTIC Zone and all special education cluster sites for 2020-21
- Approved administrative contract extensions for 20 administrators from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022
- Approved Five-Year Capital Selected Projects with $1,600,000 budgeted for 2020-21