Eau Claire Area School District public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board is meeting to approve the 2025-26 Capital Improvement Budget and a line of credit for district cash flow. The board is also reviewing referendum project bids and a monitoring report on academic performance.
- 2025-26 Capital Improvement Budget for $1.8M
- Taxable Tax and Revenue Anticipation Promissory Note not to exceed $12,000,000
- Referendum project bids for Sherman Roof Replacement and North Tennis Resurfacing totaling $257,692
- Payment of bills totaling $7,812,961.14 and net payroll of $5,233,625.28
- Election of a new Treasurer
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held a closed session to discuss the superintendent's contract, including CPI and salary adjustment. In open session, the board held a work session on proposed Board Governance Policy changes. The meeting was not livestreamed and did not include public comment.
- Closed session to discuss superintendent contract compensation and CPI adjustment
- Governance Policy Work Session on proposed board policy changes
- No public comment or livestreaming at this meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board is meeting to approve a multi-year transportation contract and a new district library plan. The board will also review special education family involvement survey results and monitor the student learning environment policy.
- Approval of Student Transit contract for 2024-2029 with 2024-25 costs of $5,369,221
- Approval of the Eau Claire Area School District Library Plan for 2024-2027
- Payment of bills totaling $9,559,935.69 and payroll of $5,181,752.99 for September 2024
- Payment of bills totaling $10,758,625.52 and payroll of $5,278,631.41 for October 2024
- Adoption of American Education Week Proclamation for November 18-22, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board will vote on a resolution authorizing a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note of up to $7,000,000 from Merchants Bank to cover cash flow shortfalls. The board will also consider approving the 2024-2027 District Library Plan and accept a monitoring report on the district's climate commitment. Several items are on consent agendas, including an employment report and meeting minutes.
- Resolution authorizing a taxable tax and revenue anticipation promissory note not to exceed $7,000,000 from Merchants Bank for cash flow purposes
- Delegation of authority to Executive Director of Business Services to request cash advances on the line of credit through June 30, 2025
- Approval of the Eau Claire Area School District Library Plan for 2024-2027
- Acceptance of the monitoring report for OE-3 Climate Commitment
- Election of Mark Elworthy as Clerk Designee
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held a budget hearing and special meeting to review final changes to the 2024-2025 budget and then voted to adopt the recommended budgets and tax levies. The board also heard public comments on the budget. The adoption includes two versions: one that is referendum dependent and one that is not.
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 ECASD budget and tax levies, with a referendum-dependent and a non-referendum-dependent version
- Public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget, with up to 4 minutes per speaker
- Update on final budget changes from the Department of Public Instruction received October 15
- Motion to adopt carried 6-0
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $83,339 bid for window laminate at North High School as part of referendum projects, acceptance of $65,241.27 in gifts for September 2024, and payment of $17.4 million in bills and $6.4 million in payroll for August 2024. The board will also discuss and vote on a monitoring report for policy R-4 (Citizens of a Diverse Community).
- Referendum project bid of $83,339 for North High School window laminate
- Gifts totaling $65,241.27 accepted for September 1–30, 2024
- Payment of $17,398,099.41 in bills and $6,358,106.11 in net payroll for August 2024
- Monitoring report for policy R-4 Citizens of a Diverse Community
- Human Resources employment report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board will adopt the preliminary 2024-2025 budget, approve referendum project bids for Sam Davey Boiler Replacement and Memorial Music/Auditorium/Commons addition/remodel, and accept a monitoring report on lifelong personal development. The board also approved payments totaling $21.76 million for July 2024.
- Preliminary 2024-2025 budget adoption (requires 2/3 majority vote)
- Referendum project bids for Sam Davey Boiler Replacement and Memorial Music/Auditorium/Commons addition/remodel ($12,146,957 budget impact)
- Payment of bills: $17,424,623.31 and net payroll $4,335,069.26 for July 2024
- Cash balances by financial institution as of July 31, 2024
- Head Start Annual Report 2023-2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board voted 5-2 to move to self-funded insurance with Security Health Plan as the third-party administrator, effective January 1, 2025. The board also approved consent agendas including budget adjustments, gifts totaling $6,177, and an employment report. A monitoring report on the district's equity commitment was accepted as in compliance with an exception.
- Approved self-funded insurance with Security Health Plan as TPA, effective Jan 1, 2025 (5-2 vote)
- Approved 2023-24 budget adjustments
- Accepted gifts totaling $6,177 for August 2024
- Approved employment report for personnel changes
- Accepted OE-2 Equity Commitment monitoring report as in compliance with exception
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board will vote on a $175,800 contractor bid for a special education room remodel at Putnam Heights Elementary as part of referendum projects. They will also hear a report on the referendum committee, receive a legislative liaison update, and discuss a self-funding insurance proposal. A presentation on Tier II/III mentoring interventions for secondary students is scheduled.
- Approval of $175,800 contractor bid for Putnam Heights Elementary Special Education Room Remodel (referendum project)
- Referendum Committee Report
- Legislative Liaison Report
- Self-Funding Insurance Update (vote expected at Sept. 16 meeting)
- Focus on Results: Tier II/III mentoring interventions for secondary students
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held a regular meeting that included recognition of schools, public forum, and approval of consent agendas. The board then adjourned to a work session to discuss messaging for an upcoming referendum.
- Referendum Committee Report and discussion on referendum messaging
- Approval of gifts totaling $12,470.42 for July 2024
- Approval of bills totaling $4,799,682.35 and net payroll of $5,579,580.07 for June 2024
- Affirmation of monitoring reports for R-1, OE-1, and OE-13 policies
- Recognition of Flynn Elementary playground enhancement and Locust Lane Elementary discipline results
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board will vote on consolidating Oxford Avenue School and Second Avenue School into one entity called Second Avenue School. The board will also consider approving a contractor bid for solar panel installations at North High School and Putnam Heights Elementary as part of referendum projects. A work session will discuss transitioning to self-funding insurance.
- Consolidation of Oxford Avenue School and Second Avenue School into Second Avenue School
- Approval of contractor bid for solar panel installations at North High School and Putnam Heights Elementary (referendum projects, $137,670 net budget impact)
- Gifts totaling $57,687.04 accepted for the period June 1–30, 2024
- Work session on self-funding insurance presented by Marsh McLennan Agency, MD Direct, and Achieve Wellness
- Human Resources employment report and approval of July 22, 2024 board minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board will consider a resolution to exceed the revenue limit by $18,000,000 per year for four non-recurring years. The board also plans to approve referendum project bids totaling $8,770,829 for facility upgrades, including a North Doghouse addition and art room remodel, Sam Davey electrical panel replacement, and scoreboard installations at North and Memorial. Other action items include adopting the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards, renewing property insurance, and updating Title IX policies to meet federal requirements.
- Resolution to exceed revenue limit by $18,000,000 per year for four years
- Referendum project bids totaling $8,770,829 for North Doghouse addition, art room remodel, Sam Davey panel replacement, and scoreboard installations
- Property insurance renewal for 2024-25 school year totaling $1,287,746
- Title IX policy update to align with revised federal requirements by August 1, 2024
- Gifts accepted totaling $56,413.52 for May 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board met on June 3, 2024, and took several actions, including approving a referendum question for the November 5, 2024, ballot. The board also approved the Eau Claire Virtual School contract renewal, salary grade recommendations for administration positions, and various consent agenda items. The meeting included a closed session for a personnel matter and public forum.
- Approved referendum question for November 5, 2024, ballot
- Approved Eau Claire Virtual School contract for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2029
- Approved Year Five salary grade recommendations with $117,209 budget impact, contingent on November referendum
- Accepted gifts totaling $26,594.26 for April 2024
- Approved 2024-2025 Employee Handbook modifications
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire Area School District Board will hold a closed session to discuss employee complaints and administrator compensation, then reconvene in open session to consider consent agenda items including facility use fees, open enrollment applications, and a Head Start transportation waiver. The board will also hear reports from the referendum committee and legislative liaison.
- Approve updated Facility Use Fee Schedule
- Approve 2024-25 Open Enrollment Applications
- Approve 2024-2025 Head Start Transportation Waiver Request
- Approve DPI Pupil Nondiscrimination Self-Study
- Closed session on employee complaint and labor market review for administrators
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire Area School District Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing officers for the coming year and approving the consent agenda, which included routine financial reports and payments. The board also recognized staff appreciation days and heard a report from the referendum committee.
- Elected Board President, Vice President, Clerk/Governance Officer, Clerk Designee, Treasurer, and Secretary
- Approved payment of all bills totaling $7,441,284.74 and net payroll of $8,216,262.20 for March 2024
- Accepted gifts totaling $14,369.94 for March 2024
- Approved WIAA membership renewal for 2024-2025 for North High, Memorial High, McKinley Charter, and Eau Claire Virtual School
- Heard Referendum Committee Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board is meeting to consider consent agenda items including staff re-employment and non-renewals, approve February bills totaling over $6.7 million, and discuss a proposed 5-year agreement with Eau Claire Virtual School. The board will also hear reports on the referendum committee and legislative liaison, and accept a monitoring report on communication with the board.
- Approval of bills totaling $6,744,647.28 and net payroll of $5,243,819.63 for February 2024
- Re-employment of certified staff for 2024-25 school year
- Preliminary notice of non-renewal for limited term contracts
- Authorization for Executive Director of Human Resources to handle hiring and personnel actions for 2024-25
- Discussion of proposed 5-year agreement with Eau Claire Virtual School (2024-2029)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Board reviewed several administrative items including a gift report totaling $12,489.87. Discussions included Career and Technical Education and Labor Market Review basics.
- Approval of referendum project bids for Memorial High School parking lot replacement and North and Memorial Turf projects
- Approval of 2024-25 Dental Insurance renewal increasing annual maximum from $1,250 to $1,500 per employee
- Gift report totaling $12,489.87 for February 1 through February 29, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held a work session on March 18, 2024, at the Administration Building. The board approved a consent agenda that included a $1,406,477.80 referendum project for Memorial High School library condensing unit and roof replacements, plus Northwoods Elementary concrete replacement, and a $229,290 Food & Nutrition project for South Middle School dishwasher replacement. They also approved the 2024-2025 Early Learning Calendar, an Emergency Response Plan, and a CESA 10 contract for 2024-25.
- Approved referendum project bids totaling $1,406,477.80 for Memorial High School library condensing unit and roof replacement, and Northwoods Elementary concrete replacement
- Approved Food & Nutrition project bid of $229,290 for South Middle School dishwasher unit replacement
- Approved 2024-2025 Early Learning Calendar
- Approved Emergency Response Plan, adopting 'I Love U Guys' Foundation Standard Response Protocols
- Approved CESA 10 contract for 2024-25 at a cost of $62,690
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board is holding a closed session to discuss CPI, which relates to employee compensation, promotion, or performance evaluation. The meeting is largely procedural, with the board expected to reconvene in open session to announce any actions taken.
- Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss CPI
- Meeting at Administration Building, 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI
- Reconvene to open session at 8:58 p.m. to announce any actions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board held a public hearing on the recommended nonrenewal of an administrator contract, then adjourned to closed session to deliberate the personnel matter. After reconvening, the board voted 5-2 to accept the administration's recommendation and non-renew the contract of Pete Riley. The meeting was held in person at the Administration Building, 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI.
- Public hearing on nonrenewal of administrator contract per Wis. Stat. § 118.24
- Closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(a) to discuss personnel matter
- Motion carried 5-2 to non-renew Pete Riley's contract (No: Johnson, Zerr)
- Agenda adopted unanimously by all 7 board members
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss employee compensation (CPI). In open session, the board will consider approving multiple construction bids for capital projects, including Memorial Tennis Courts, Roosevelt Window Replacements, North Track Replacement, Montessori Controls, and North Chiller Tower, totaling $930,598, as well as a $352,880 bid for the North Bleacher Replacement. The board will also hear a presentation on self-funded health insurance and consider a resolution supporting We Love Our Public Schools Week.
- Approve five-year capital project bids totaling $930,598 for Memorial Tennis Courts, Roosevelt Window Replacements, North Track Replacement, Montessori Controls, and North Chiller Tower
- Approve referendum project bid of $352,880 for North Bleacher Replacement
- Presentation on self-funded health insurance
- Resolution in support of We Love Our Public Schools Week (Feb 26 - Mar 1, 2024)
- Consent agenda includes payment of bills totaling $11,625,292.56 and net payroll of $5,113,937.02 for December 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
This is a closed session agenda for the Eau Claire School Board. The board will convene, verify quorum, and then adjourn to closed session to discuss a personnel matter under Wisconsin open meetings law. After the closed session, they will reconvene to announce any action taken, if appropriate, and then adjourn.
- Closed session to discuss a personnel matter under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c)
- Meeting held in person at Administration Building, 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI
- Reconvene to open session to announce any action taken from closed session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board is meeting to conduct a closed session regarding the Superintendent's evaluation. The board will also hold a work session for its annual self-evaluation retreat.
- Closed session to discuss Superintendent's evaluation
- Board of Education annual self-evaluation retreat
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board is holding a regular meeting that includes a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and a personnel matter, followed by an open session. The board will consider several action items, including approving administrator contract renewals, the 2024-2025 school year calendar, open enrollment closures, and bids for flooring replacements at Putnam Heights, Memorial, and North schools as part of referendum projects. The agenda also includes public forum, reports, and recognition items.
- Closed session to discuss Superintendent's evaluation and preliminary notice of nonrenewal of an administrator's contract
- Approval of administrator contract renewals for 21 administrators from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026
- Approval of 2024-2025 school year calendar
- Approval of open enrollment closures for 2024-2025, including Arctic Zone, Prairie Ridge Early Learning Site, and special education programs
- Approval of referendum project bids for floor replacements at Putnam Heights, Memorial, and North schools with a budget impact of $97,737
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (1989 – 2026)
The Eau Claire School Board is holding a regular meeting that begins with a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation. The open session includes recognitions, public forum, reports, consent agendas, and presentations on the Graduation Credit Attainment Program and financial monitoring reports.
- Closed session to discuss Superintendent's evaluation
- Approval of bills totaling $6,910,693.03 and net payroll of $5,203,937.05 for October 2023
- Approval of bills totaling $3,838,427.75 and net payroll of $5,332,660.86 for November 2023
- Gifts in the amount of $39,475.30 for November 2023
- Head Start Grant Application for 2024-25