001I don't have >> We have the thumbs up. It is 6:17. I will call this meeting to order. If everyone will please rise for the pledge of allegiance or remove your hats. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Yeah, we'll have roll call, please. >> Katherine Solen, >> here. >> Abby Maddock, >> here. >> Dr. Bardo, Bobby Braun, Jill Madak Nelson >> here, >> Kristen Matt Miller, Scott Peterson >> here, >> JD Schrader, Danny Payatt >> here. >> Okay, we have a quorum of the board present and accounted for. Before we start any business of the meeting tonight, I would like to take a moment of silence in honor and
002memory of Angel Zimmerman. Most of you know that she was a former board member of the Unified School District of Antigo. And I think it'd be very appropriate for us just to honor her tonight in this meeting by a moment of silence, please. Thank you. Okay, thank you so much. Angel was a wonderful asset to the board uh the time that she served on here on this uh board and I appreciate all of her wisdom that she brought uh to this board and she's going to be greatly missed by our community. That's for sure. Uh, number two, Citizens and Delegations, letter A, Student Representative Report. Ashley, I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you last month. I was absent, but it's nice to meet you. And you've got the mic. >> Hey, good evening everybody.
003>> Let's Let's check that mic to see if it's on. Mrs. Moore, >> I don't think it is. >> Get a little closer to you. minute. >> All right. >> Thank you. >> So, for our uh club updates, Captain Poultry is starting on November 18th through 21st, and we're collecting canned goods for our building pantries and then having others vote for $1 vote during lunch on choosing a staff to pie during the assembly. That money will be donated to the local pantry. The Raise Your Voice Club celebrated World Kindness Week with advisory door decorating contests, ducking lockers, and notes of kindness. Throughout the week, 22 doors were decorated and were amazing. For sports updates, our very own athletics and activities director, Mr. Shafield, was awarded the athletic director of the year award in Wisconsin Dells
004recently. Good for him. Firstly, we're going to give congratulations to Shephard Snder for representing Antigo at the 2025 Division's 2 state boys cross country championship. Out of 152 runners, Shepard was one one of only 14 freshmen to qualify and he completed the challenging course at Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids with a time of 19 minutes and 23 seconds. We also celebrate Holland Tainter who earned two state podium finishes at the Division 2 girls state swim meet last Friday. Holland placed fifth in the 50 freestyle and set a new school record in the 100 backstroke, finishing fourth in the state. Winter sports are officially underway and our girls basketball team will have a special opportunity tomorrow tonight to play on the court of dreams in Oshkosh, home of the home to the Milwaukee Herd, the
005G-League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks against Marinette at 6 p.m. We wish the team the best of luck. Our coaches, student athletes, and families are excited for the season ahead and look forward to continuing to represent Antigo with pride. Right. Next, we have our field trips. Mrs. Donkey and eight FFA members attended the National FFA Conference in Indianapolis the week of October 27th. FFA members tooured Case IH factory in Rine, the NCAA Hall of Fame Museum in Indianapolis, and I'm gonna say this wrong. I'm sorry. Um um I'm sorry guys. I don't know how to pronounce this. >> Oh, thank you. Umbre feeds in Franklin. They also listened to Eric Jackson as the keynote speaker as well as attended Mary Striber, the central region vice president keynote address who is from Wisconsin. FFA members also
006met with many business partners and explored career opportunities in the college and career expo. To kick off November, Mrs. Donkey and nine FFA members attended a leadership conference in Wisconsin Dells that focused on freshmen creating their mission in FFA and juniors and seniors striving to have an impact on their community and FFA members throughout FFA. The GNC concert was is going to be hosted in Los that was last Saturday. Select members of KTO Voce and select members of Wind Ensemble went to Mosley High School to prepare perform high level music with professional clinicians as a part of the great conference choir and honors band. General high school updates include first quarter grades are in and there are two 247 less D's and Fs at the end of first quarter this year compared to last year.
007Quarter 2 has 45 fewer students in an academic win trans math or language than quarter 1. Our first quarter out of school suspensions are half the amount they were last year. Last year we had 39 with 15 repeat offenders. This year we had 20 with only two repeat offenders. We celebrated World Kindness Day and two and 22 doors were decorated throughout the building. The winning door was room 145. Also they ducked all student lockers the night before kind day. Positive notes were also filled out by students to indiv kindness impacted them. Over 200 cards were done. On November 3rd, seniors held senior CF day. The career fair was held on November 6th. 47 vendors were in attendance. We hosted three schools. It had a massive massive success rate with lots of positive feedback from students
008and suggestions as well for next year. The members who participated also had positive things to say as well. 17th is a staff development day and solution tree will be here to work with teachers. Students with high honors will be getting free pops at lunch on November 19th. 74 students achieved high honors, 185 achieved honors and 57 students achieved the honors. On Monday, October 20th, Ethan Evan Res of the Wisconsin FFA 68 city officer offered workshops about FFA and SAE and all Mrs. donkeys. That evening, Antigo FFA held a joint meeting with Antigo FFA alumni and supporters along with their families to kick off the school year. And that's all I got. >> All right. Thank you so much. >> Okay. Letter B, we have recognition. I will turn it over to Mrs. Ojinski. As I
009call you forward, um, please wait after you get your certificate so that you can have a photo opportunity with our board president, Mr. Payet. First, we would like to recognize Tom Scullfield. He was awarded the region 2 athletic director of the year. Tom was awarded this um, based on his presence in the community and within our schools. We are very proud to recognize Tom for his hard work and dedication to the unified school district of Anigo students and activities. We are proud to have him leading our Red Robins. Please come forward, Mr. Scoffield. [Applause] Thanks, Tom. >> Congratulations. Okay, up next we would like to recognize Mr. Sawyer Copen. Sawyer is our fifth through 8th grade physical education teacher at Anigo Middle School. He recently shared his expertise at the Wisconsin Health and Physical Education
010State Convention, leading three dynamic sessions focused on professional growth, innovative instruction, and educator collaboration. He is a 24 Ulair graduate. Copen is already presented at numerous state and national conferences earning recognition for his energy and commitment to advancing physical education. His passion for teaching and mentoring fellow educators continues to make a lasting impact on both students and the broader PE community. We are very lucky to have Sawyer as an Anigote teacher and a Red Robin. Congratulations, Sawyer. [Applause] Up next, we have some recognitions for the Veterans Day program that was presented at the Anigo Middle School. Um, for our students, when you come forward, um, Mr. Payatt also has shell casings from the 21 gun salute that he will also issue to you as well as your certificate. And we'll get a group photo with
011all of you. First, we have Sabrina Hinky. She sang the Star Spangled Banner and read a poem. Please come forward, Sabrina. Up next. [Applause] Up next, we have Maya Anderson Gambeck. She also sang the Star Spangled Banner, read a poem, and had her veteran art selected for the cover of our program. Please come forward, Maya. Is she here? No. Okay. Next we have Ruby Husnik. She sang the Star Spangled Banner. Please come forward, Ruby. Marquay Spencer and Belle Schrader also led our pledge of allegiance. Please come forward. Marquay and Belle. [Applause] Darla Hollipop and Angelica Hanky had their veteran arts selected for our program. Please come forward, Darla and Angelica. [Applause] Up next, we had Liliana Greasie who played at Taps and did an exceptional job. Please come forward. Liliana, [Applause] >> you want to
012get a group picture with all of them together of the students? >> Moms and dads get a picture, too. >> Board members, won't you stand up and get behind the kids? >> Okay. >> Yeah, >> that's okay. Well, I didn't want to be in the >> Yeah. Photo. >> Yeah. Paparazzi. [Applause] Up next, we have some staff we would like to recognize for their dedication and hard work to the veterans program. First, we have Miss Tammy Molina, who directed our seventh and eighth grade band. And I'm not sure if Mrs. Molina could be with us tonight or not. Next, we have um Todd Meyer. He was our Veterans Day guest speaker. I don't think Todd is here. Um Nathan Meyer for setting up all the sound and video and for taping the event. Please come
013forward, Nathan. [Applause] We also have Jessica Capetsky because she helped organize the event and for creating the program. Please come forward Jessica. [Applause] >> Thank you for your hard work. >> And then we have Miss Heather McCann Strooing. Her hard work and effort in making sure the Veterans Day program is always a success is very appreciated. Heather always goes above and beyond expectations in her role as the Anigo Middle School principal. It is an honor to recognize Heather for all she does. Please come forward, Heather. Yep. Thank you all. >> Thank you. >> Okay, up next we have Miss Shellin Dumpky, Mr. Jeremy Ducet, Betsy Newfeld, and Alicia Rash. We would like to acknowledge the time and effort these staff members have invested in organizing our career fair at the high school. Their work is
014creating meaningful opportunities for our students and it is genuinely appreciated. They have spent hours coordinating with local businesses, managing logistics and collaborating with neighboring districts to ensure that their students could attend their dedication could attend. Their dedication is making a real difference. Thank you to all of you. [Applause] very good. Thanks. Next, we would like to recognize Miss Melissa Gerky. Melissa is our district reading specialist. Her dedicated work with act 20 supported and creation created the um implementation for all elementary reading plans to ensure that the Anigo school district met compliance of the act 20 expectations. She planned and presented professional development around data and interventions to support students grades 4K through 12. Our RTI system is better now that Mrs. Gerky is with us helping to support these efforts. Congratulations. [Applause] Next, we would
015like to recognize Miss Donna Kger. Donna consistently goes above and beyond in supporting instructional technology across the district. She is a true team player, always willing to assist others beyond her defined roles and responsibilities to ensure every student has the opportunities to succeed. Through her dedication to the USDA program, her work with the library clerks, and her engaging digital citizenship lessons, Donna empowers students to navigate the online world responsibly, safely, and creatively. Her commitment to innovation and student growth makes her an invaluable asset to our school community along with all of the hard work she put into creating and um having a successful approved library plan as well. Thank you, Donna. [Applause] [Laughter] And last, but certainly not least, next we would like to recognize Miss Amy Stutz. I am proud to recognize Miss Stuts
016for outstanding work in securing the immigrant children and youth grant by clearly demonstrating a significant increase of over 25% in the number of immigrant students served compared to the previous two-year average. Through her leadership, the grant proposal emphasized the need for enhanced academic and language instructional services and outlined a comprehensive plan to support immigrant students and their families. Her proposal strategically prioritized family literacy, parent outreach and training, essential instructional services, and the recruitment of specially trained personnel, ensuring that the unique needs of immigrant children, youth, and their families within the school district are fully addressed. For her hard work and effort, we were awarded an additional $10,000. Thank you, Miss Tut. [Applause] [Music] Let's give all of these another round of applause, please. Thank you. Okay. Letter C, public comment. >> Public comment. >> No
017public. Nobody signed for public comment. All right. Number three, consent agenda. Letter A, approval of agenda, minutes, request for overnight travel and financial reports. I will be looking for a motion, please. I move the board approve the agenda minutes from the October 20th, 2025 board of education meeting, annual budget hearing and special called board meeting minutes. Request for overnight travel financial reports for October 2025 and November 2025. Considerations Consideration of current bills checks numbers 9315 through 9374 in the amount of $73,412.97. AC is and then numbers 252-6000160 through 25260569 in the amount of $92,9344 and wire transfers in the amount of $31,1942 for a total of $1,6,61583. >> Motion has been made by Jill. Would you like to speak to your motion? No. >> Are there any questions or discussion of the motion on the
018floor? >> Hearing no questions or discussion of the motion on the floor. The voting device is now open. Would anyone like to change their vote? The vote is now closed and the motion passes. Number four, administration reports. I will turn the this portion of the meeting over to Mrs. Ojinski. >> Item A, director of business services. Mrs. Fosbender is present and her topic summary sheet is attach is attached. if there are any questions. Item B, director of pupil services and special education. Miss Wagner is present and her topic summary sheet is attached if there are any questions. Item C, director of buildings and grounds. Uh the topic summary sheet is attached and Mr. Lighterman is present if there are any questions. I don't have a question. I just have a statement or appreciation um that
019it was included in here, Mr. Lighterman, of receiving a few inquiries about the possible purchase of the property, but no official offers at this time, thus demonstrating that that's ongoing engagement with the community. Um, and that you'll follow up and maintain discussions with anybody that has serious interest, but that there has not been any official offers. So, thank you for including that. I also appreciate that you've gotten a lot of this done prior to the next buildings and grounds meeting so we can discuss it >> sooner the better, right Jake? >> Yes. >> I mean because it does cost us money to keep it open, >> keep the building >> choking it down and repairing it. >> So we got to do something with it. So >> the I think these guys we've been talking
020to know there's a little sense of urgency on our part. Right. >> Correct. >> Okay. Item D. Director of technology. Mrs. Mushak is available virtually and her topic summary sheet is attached if there are any questions. Item E, director of curriculum and instruction. Miss Stuts Ree's um topic summary sheet is attached and I ask that she come down and give a quick synopsis of the current um school report card data that was just released. >> This is great news. I'm glad you're doing this >> uh synapsis because we will be >> we have a data dig where we're going to focus on all things data for um December 1st special board meeting. >> Thank you. >> Yes. So on December 1st we'll go through more of the details around any changes to the state report
021card. Walk through the importance of each portion of the state report card. >> Not really. Now I got it. >> That's okay. >> I mean, I can still talk. I can talk pretty loud. Okay. So, we'll go over some of those um components of the state report card so that everyone's clear and understands um how we come to those determinations as a state. But I wanted to lift tonight because we had a board meeting the great growth that we're seeing in our students and the achievement and the growth across the whole district. So just some highlights that East Elementary had a change of 5.3 increase which is wonderful when you're already significantly exceeding or you're exceeding those expectations. It's harder to make that growth. So I want to point that out. I know East Elementary
022teachers I spoke with them today. They were like, "Thanks for always saying that just because if you're not in the data as much, it doesn't look like as much of a gain, but it is because they were already at the significantly exceeds mark." So, moving that 5.3 was um incredible and they're really proud of themselves, and they had a lot of students who moved into the advanced category rather than just from basic or below basic to that proficient. Um, North Elementary went up 8.8. I know they worked incredibly hard to turn that school and make sure that instruction was the main focus. So, that's wonderful. West Elementary, the same. they went up 10.9 and I know the structures um and the instructional coaching and the the work that the teachers were doing to align with
023the standards all that hard work definitely pays off at the elementary level we know we just take it in the third grade so last year third grade was the only year that took it however this year we'll have third and fourth grade at North but I tell all the elementary teachers it's all of our scores so our 4K K12 they lay the foundational work so when we say it's not just upon the shoulders of our third grade teachers it's upon all the elementary teachers who put in that great work and lay those foundational skills so when they get to third grade they can make those great achievement scores. Uh middle school is at 81.2. It's a shining light in our district and went up again another 8.6 which is huge. It's um a high achieving
024school now. The work that they're doing this year is even better than last year. So that's really exciting as we keep moving forward. And some of these scores we're just looking at how do we grow and and make them um increase each year. Our high school went up 1.0 and they're sitting at 59.3. I believe the work that we're doing 8th grade not being there um the work that they're doing with Solution Tree. I was just talking to Miss Borneman today and we had Solution Tree come here today um on our professional development. I said we've never spoken at the high school how we're speaking about instruction now. Um the hard work of the teachers. We had a whole day of writing and rubrics and everyone's putting in the work and I think that's ex
025incredibly exciting. So we're not as we're excited about the 1.0 gain which means we moved in the right direction but we know we have more work to do and I think the staff is doing that work across across the board. So that's really exciting. Um we moved up in our ranking as they do out of 420 districts. They always rank the schools based on the district report card. Um, we have moved up in that and I put a graph on here as well. I do that each year so we can kind of see. It's always good to know where we are in comparison to the districts around us because it's one of the things that our families look at when they're looking at where do I want to move, where do I want to roll
026my students. They bring up that state report card. It is one kind of data point that we look at as a team, but it is also a very important data point. So, it's a great celebration for us. I actually got to meet with all the curriculum directors in the area on Thursday. And so obviously the state report cards comes up. We have a healthy competition between us. Um and we say we want everyone to succeed. We want all districts around here to to do well because that's good for kids, but we want Anako to be the best. And so all the districts are well aware, but like they said, it was a healthy competition around we want all of our kids to do well in this area um and get the the education that they
027deserve and our families as well. So, more to come at the December 1st board meeting where we're going to dive deeper into that and along with our AS web local data and to make sure that everyone understands any changes made on the state report card for this school year. Okay, any questions? Yeah, I know you've addressed this before, but I get a lot of fe What do you say to the people who say the test scores are watered down or >> you know how do you >> oh how they change like the cut the proficiency. Um I guess it's because they do it based on all the students and so that's what I say is it's in Wisconsin it's comparable based on all the students and the same evaluation for all the school districts. So
028even if we say, "Okay, it went down. It kind of went down for everyone then. So we're still comparable to the other districts. So we know where we are." It's kind of like with the Ames Web data that we we take, we know the cut scores have changed. Just because they haven't changed them in so many years, it doesn't mean they went down. They just now have normed them. So it looks like they went down, but here in Ano, we're still going to keep that 40th percentile. So like I said, it's one piece of data for us. It's a great celebration for Ano and our staff and our kids and our families. um we know where we want to improve, but I think with data, like I've always said, you can make it look however
029you want, right? You can say, "Oh, well, it's just one data point. We shouldn't have much weight in it." But I think one really great thing about Anigo since I've been here is we take data where it is. When we were at the bottom of the state, we said where we were. We knew where we were. There's no excuses around it. We didn't try to say that the test was not valid and we knew where we were and we knew systems had to change in order to grow it. We've made those changes. Our teachers have made those changes, which we are, you know, we as administrators are. so lucky that teachers are putting in the work and doing what they do because these scores reflect their work. Um, but I think that's kind of how
030I would answer that depending on how people are doing, how they're normed, how you know they're compared across other districts. I think you could >> the same test for everybody. >> The same test for everyone. Yep. Everyone takes the same test, the same forward test, the same DM, the same preacct, ACT. Yep. Across all districts. And you've been very open and transparent way back when the changes um were being implemented of what that was going to mean and how we were going to do things and that our standards are not going down. We are maintaining a an above um average standard for our students and that shows. >> Yeah. And we don't just celebrate when they're up, right? This is a great celebration. It's not where we want to be because if we're not number
031one, I'm going to be honest, it's never where we want to be. But we're making growth towards that. and that number one spot is looking even more um like a possibility for Anigo. But we also make sure that we know when we have scores that we need to change, we address that and we say that's where we are. Um I think we've always been like that in Ano, which I appreciate because there's no fluff. There's no um trying to make something look better. When we were at the bottom, we were at the bottom for a reason. We knew it. What do we need to do to change? We do those changes and we make it better. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Thank you. >> We look forward to December the 1st. dive deep into all of
032that data. >> Yes, very excited. >> I just I want to express my gratitude to our administration building administration um current and past because PAS will also play a role in our our results too here um and staff. This is exceptional. We continue to build on our successes. We were like you said at the bottom of the state. I would like you to share what our current number is. >> We're at 263. >> 263 out of 420. And again um within two years ago, three years ago, we were at the bottom of the state. So the significant progress with the work being done in the classroom. So I really want to ensure that staff hear our appreciation as a board um because that's where the results it's implemented or it's it's directed from the top
033it's implemented >> across the board there and our results are showing that. And then I just want to take an opportunity because I think our district has had a lot of big um I don't want to say hits but negativity over the past year or two years. um our district report card. If those watching now or later online are not pulling up the attachment, I'm just going to list the school area schools that fall below us on the state report card, which would include Merryill, Rinlander, Cranon, Shao, Whittenber, Burnwood, Tigerton, White Lake, and Wasa. Um so that's exceptional. Thank you very much for all the hard work that you guys are doing. >> Yeah, and we'll make sure the teachers know. I talked to the elementary and we've written some emails and we're going to
034do some things for the staff but um when I talked to other districts you know what's one really great aspect of ano and I could name a lot but was that our teachers are willing to do the work right everything you throw at them solution tree hey we have the new resource hey you have a new resource in a new classroom at a new grade level even though it was stressful at times for them they did it they did it and they put in the work and this it's nice for them to see their hard work paying off jumping 122 districts in two years is not normal. And it's because of the work and their willingness to try new things. Like I said, put in the work, stick to a resource, be in a system,
035um, and speak the same language. And so, I think that our staff has done that. I'm really proud of them. Um, they don't need to hear it from me, but I will still say it that I'm really proud of the work that they're doing and they should be proud of themselves moving forward. >> And we're what within like two points of exceeding expectations and we're at like 68 point something. Yeah, we're if we were a little bit higher, we would have passed a bunch of more dis a bunch more districts on the ranking. Um but I can figure out where we are kind of >> I thought the lowest exceeding school had 71 six. >> Yeah. So we're real close. >> We're very close. Y >> yeah, which is exciting. And I think we'll not
036that I'm foreseeing the future, but I see the work firsthand that people are doing. And like I said, the high school is on a whole new playing field right now. the work that they're doing. Like I said, the middle school, even though they're already at 82 point whatever, they're doing a lot around the intervention and the enrichment and pushing kids even higher. Our elementary is doing phenomenal work um in the two buildings around standards and making sure they're using the resource and following it and having those data conversations during PLC that um for me if those things continue, we just see that success climb. 71 is the >> 71 is the ex >> exceeds. Thanks, Cal. >> So, put that on your radar next next year. >> Well, and I think it's like a lot
037of like losing weight. The first 20 pounds are pretty easy. So now any gains we make are really going to be >> maybe harder. >> Yep. but also more >> just more important >> because you are getting closer to the top each time you move. >> Yeah. And when you look at the data, there's always students who are not proficient and that doesn't weigh um easily on us, I think, as educators. So, like I said, if we're not at that 100%, we're never going to stop looking for that because every kid deserves that and every family deserves that, too. So, >> thank you. >> All right. >> Thank you. I've encouraged uh everybody to come with all your questions on that December the 1st meeting because it's going to be a great night of celebrating
038all the successes of the students. >> So, quickly I have my superintendent report. The first item was again sharing out about um being able to attend Tom's recognition in the Dells and I linked a picture of Tom and his family and some of our admin team that were able to join him to attend the ceremony and again the recognition for Miss Studs for the $10,000 grant. Um during the last week of October, I met with some of our building um admin assistants to review some legal documents and requirements related to um student enrollment. I mean, it was very much needed. Um lots of good questions and I felt like people had a much clearer understanding when they left. I've had a couple of calls with questions. So, it will help us to streamline our processes
039even more um than they currently are. So that was that was a great opportunity to meet with them and work with them. Um Jake and I still continue to meet routinely with the construction team. Um Mrs. Fospender also joins us from time to time and so does our interior decorator Sue. She also um will be joining us as well. Um last week I met with the Lang Lake County Retired Teachers Association and provided updates on the construction progress and answered some questions. One thing that was suggested was to have a public meeting to where we could um share the floor plan of the building or talk about the layout of the building. So, I haven't had an opportunity to meet with Mr. Lighterman regarding things with safety and how that will look, but it would
040be nice if we could get something together to present to the community because people are driving by and seeing the phenomenal work that's happening in the large building that's going up out there. So, um I'm sure there's something we can do within limitations and making sure that we're also adhering to safety protocols as well. Um there were some questions regarding um the referendum language um on the ballot and what all was included in that particularly items around central office. So, I'm going to be doing an update on where we currently are with the referendum and a timeline because I think most people don't understand we have a certain period of time in which the money has to be used um and what that looks like with the contingency funds and Jake has been working with
041the architects on specific plans. There's planning, we have another meeting this week in Hortonville regarding the middle school and high school and then central office work as well. So, More to come on that. Um, and lastly, but a big thing I have, um, not lastly, I have one more thing after this, but it's not me, it's Mr. Sigman. Um, I have been meeting with a team from both North and West Elementary to develop a behavior system so that when we all convene into John H. Bradley Elementary. Everyone is following the same expectations, speaking the same language, and that we're following the same system. So, um, they met today also for a couple hours. It was great work, lots of great conversation around using that common language. And as soon as we get that finished, then
042we will look to include the middle school and high school so that they also are part of that um, same system. So, and then next I have invited Mr. Sigman to come and speak to you all and explain the great progress that his program has made and some um information regarding we are now a testing site as well. So, I'll turn it over to Mr. Sigman. >> All right. Um I'm Mr. Sigman. I'm the uh at risk coordinator at the high school. Uh part of that role is coordinating and overseeing the GTO2 program. So, if you are unfamiliar with that, it's a program that's designed for uh students that are 17 years or older and are at least one year behind uh creditwise. Um, and it's a way for them to still get to uh
043earn their high school diploma. Um, so we all kind of know that school isn't a one-sizefits-all. Students may face trauma, mental health challenges, poverty, or they just simply learn um different than what the traditional classroom can provide. um others may have just gotten off track for uh other reasons just along the way. But whatever reason um these students wouldn't have graduated uh without the G2 program. Last year was our first year with the G2 program. Um so there's a little bit of learning curve to it, but uh we're still able to get 17 students graduated through that program. Uh and that means that uh almost 10% of last year's graduating class would not have graduated without the G2 program. Uh these students averaged 12 credits when they started with one being as low as four
044and a half. Um in total there were 33 students last year that were credit deficient and eligible for the program. Uh which means that there is very high need for this program. Uh this year we've continued to expand as Miss Ojinski said uh and on November 3rd we officially opened our Pearson View testing site here at the high school. Uh this allows for the GO2 students to test immediately as soon as they're ready instead of having to wait for the availability of um outside testing sites um as well as saving the district on transportation costs. Um because of this, we've already graduated four students through this program. Um and I would expect three more by the end of this week and three more by Christmas break. Um so this group uh began the year with
045an average of 10.9 credits. Uh based on the progress so far, a realistic goal that I have for this year would be uh 25 students graduating through the program. And with 156 seniors this year, that would mean about 16% of our graduating class would be because of the G the G2 program. Um we started this year with about 32 students that are credit deficient and eligible for the program. Uh the last thing I wanted to mention is that our Pearson View testing site provides a small but steady financial benefit to the program. Uh we received $5 per hour for each exam that I administer. Um and as of last Friday, um in those two weeks, we were able to get through 37 tests. Uh and those tests range from 70 to 150 minutes. So it's
046already generated a helpful little bonus that will continue throughout the whole year. Any questions? >> I appreciate that you put in the percentage of the graduating class. I think that just adds a different perspective. I appreciate the work that you put into this. Um, it's clearly a need. You've demonstrated that by sharing the data of uh the average credits of the students coming into the program. Um, there's one other point I was going to make and I forgot what it was. Um, aside from I know the testing site is a really big deal, so congratulations on that. that's probably a lot of work on the back end. Um, and when we reduce barriers to student success and outcomes, like we're all winning and that was a barrier. So, thank you for all the the hard
047work that likely was required behind the scenes to make that happen. >> Thank you. >> Yeah, good job. >> I don't think there's any way you can measure the the money that the society saves after high school with these people because of their diploma. I mean, so many of these guys would just fall by the wayside and not not even have a chance. So, kudos to you guys. >> Thank you. I I know that uh you know, as every other senior has to, they have to present a senior portfolio and part of that is uh a personal statement and reading the personal statements of uh these students is it's a really eye openening experience. I mean, they talk about their time in mental health facilities or um their issues with um disabled parents or um
048just all kinds of different things that where they talk about how they just had no uh realistic uh way to graduate and and they were able to kind of turn it around and and feel proud of themselves for it. And that by lowering standards, by providing them an opportunity to learn in a learning style that fits their needs, >> right? Absolutely. I mean, the GED tests that they take that we use, um, they're very difficult. They are, uh, they're normed at so that 40% of actual graduating seniors would actually fail the test. So, they're they're not easy. It takes a lot of work for them to get through the program. >> Yeah. I was going to say a lot of these guys should be glad they don't have to take it. >> Absolutely. Thank you
049so much. >> Thank you, Scott. You did a great job. >> Number five, board action, letter A, consideration to approve early graduation update. I will be looking for a motion. >> I move to approve the 35 students who have applied for early graduation pending the completion of their graduation requirements. >> Motion has been made by Katherine. Would you like to speak to your motion? >> No. >> Are there any questions or discussion of the motion on the floor? I believe this would usually come to a committee first. Um, we did not have a committee meeting this month. This would be the, if I recall, I didn't look back, so correct me if I'm wrong, the the appropriate time that it would come before the board. >> Um, so timing in the school year, um, is
050consistent. So although we didn't have the committee meeting earlier in the month, the timing for this to come to the full board is consistent with our practice. uh per board policy, it should students need to have applications in if they're graduating a semester early by October 1st and if they're graduating a year early by December 1st. So um last year we brought it this month and then we brought a recap again in January because we do have the GTO students in here. So it's not a perfect number in case for some reason they don't pass all of their tests which is a reality and then they just roll over into the next semester. So typically, yep, you should see it about this month, um, every year and then probably another recap in January. Thank you.
051>> Are there any other questions or discussion of the motion on the floor? >> Is this about the same amount of students that graduated early? Like, is it consistent? >> I believe it's less than last year. Um, you know, last year, one of the things that we noticed is the credit deficient students that we really tried to put through, especially um, students who had an IEP. Um, we saw there was a large number with that. And I believe, and I'm pulling this from my memory, so give me a break. Um, but I think our graduation rate of students with IEPs went up 12% this year because of the hard work we put in. So we're seeing a reduction in need for some of the altadento programs but not to the point where we need to
052get rid of them to the point where we are becoming average so that we when we have a junior come in with 12 credits because they've been in three different schools we don't have to say you're on the waiting list and that's where we want to be so we're getting back to like a good baseline. >> Awesome. Thank you. >> Are there any other questions of the motion on the floor? Okay, hearing none. The voting device is now open. Would anyone like to change their vote? The vote is now closed and the motion passes. Letter B, consideration to approve the 2026 2027 course catalog. I will be looking for a motion, please. I move to approve the recommended updates to the Indigo High School course catalog as presented. >> Motion has been made by Jill.
053Would you like to speak to your motion? >> I would like to ask Miss Borman to speak to it. Um, again, this would have gone to committee. We didn't have committee and I think there's some timeliness or best practice to that brought it forth so that we didn't prolong when it would come to the full board for a vote. So, I'm just going to hand it off to Miss Bordman to share any highlights or um factors or >> yeah, >> things to point out. >> So, we want to get back on a regular schedule of how you build a high school schedule. And what that starts with is your courses. So, your courses should be coming to the board about this time um for the next school year so that we can build those out.
054You should have your school calendar then should be the next thing coming to the board because all of those pieces need to be put in before high schoolers can select their schedule which should happen at the end of January very early February. So we can have all of that built before we go to summer vacation. Like all of that should be done before June hits and then you get all of the kids who are coming in and out and you're covering that over summer so that it's not a mad rush in August to we don't have schedules done and it's openhouse. I feel like we did a pretty good job of having schedules done this year, but we did work on a very crunched timeline and so we're trying to just bring that back so
055it's uh reasonable workload for all of our staff to be able to time that out throughout the year. So typically you should see a course catalog coming about this time. Um now I'm going to be really transparent. Um we cannot so we don't get to dictate what um the higher education board decides dual credit teachers are for certified. So you might see a change in that, right? Depending on what our staffing is and what students request. Our goal is to offer as many dual credit courses as possible. Our goal is also to offer as many AP courses as possible. I know there's a rumor out there right now that um we're not offering AP CELK, but I believe that's being taught first hour. So if we're not offering that, I'm not sure which class I
056was in the other day. Um so just we are trying to bring more classes to our students and give them more opportunities. You'll also see some courses are listed as every other year courses and some courses are offered every year. But if there's not enough students interested in that course, we're either going to look through um some of our relationships with NTC or WVS to be able to offer that to a small amount of students or we're going to wait and say, "Okay, next year we're going to offer this so we have a bigger amount of students." Um, this year the big changes in the course description book are advanced biology does not feel like they have enough time to get through everything in a semester. So, they would like to make that a year-long
057course um with some of their new curricular material because they feel like they could really um bulk that up. So, that's a big uh class that was offered. And then there's two new offerings for the egg department. Egg outdoor recreation which would come with different certifications that Miss Donkey would be able to then teach them. Um and she's here to talk about that if you're interested in what exactly those certifications are or any more of that information. The proposal is also linked. And then intro into egg processing which um is kind of a fun need in our community, right? Like so what actually happens when you're processing what happens with your meat um or with your vegetables. The other course that is offered in here is Word, Excel, and PowerPoint level one. Um, one of
058the things that Mrs. Ramsky has heard throughout the year so far is why don't we offer any of those computer courses? And she's able to. So, she put that in the course catalog. And then combining sports, entertainment, um, marketing with food label packaging. So, she would pair with a culinary teacher and they would each have a set of students. She would teach the marketing side of that. The culinary would teacher would teach like if I go into Lambo and go to the concession stand and I'm buying a chili dog, how is that being packaged? How is that being promoted? How is that being labeled? And then they would swap. Um, so kind of some cool offerings. Hopefully we can get kids to buy into them. Um, and then we'll see what shows up at the
059master schedule, but really it's truly about student interest and what they um really would like going forward. Um, I I have to ask because it hurts my heart a little bit. Um, that Spanish is not offered. Are we not I mean, I know we have a statewide shortage. >> Um, and a lot of Spanish teachers are not practicing anymore in that field. But are we giving up on looking for >> No, we're not giving up on looking for a Spanish teacher. If you know it, I will take them. Um, because we have WVS right now, which is online is what it is. Um, but we only like we're it's by semester. So, say we found somebody for second semester, we could absolutely have inerson Spanish. >> Um, so far >> it it is not great
060out there looking for a Spanish teacher to be totally honest. >> Absolutely not. >> Um, >> and I would rather I I don't know. I guess a lot of people are wanting to work virtually and that's just kind of where we are unfortunately. I also want to give a huge shout out to Shalin because um well she got recognized tonight for doing awesome things and these classes that she has come up with are amazing. They're just so out of the box and fun. So I'm excited for our kids to be able to take them. I will echo that the course descriptions are exceptional. I actually apologize ahead that I didn't have an opportunity to really review them. Um these are awesome. It's tailored to interests of students, which is what we're striving for, and also
061like the community as a whole. So, super awesome. Thank you for doing this. Very creative, very student- centered. And they are all from teachers. They were all grassroots um things that they have heard students wanting that they are trying to meet that need. >> Are there any other questions for the course catalog? Okay, then we will open the vote at this time. Thank you, Mrs. Borneman, for your presentation. >> Thank you. >> Would anyone like to change their vote? Vote is now closed and the motion carries. Letter C. Consideration to approve the report of donations. I will be looking for a motion please. >> Motion to approve the donation the following donations. Patty Levice Care of Julie Strong Memorial donated donated $2,000 for the to the high school gymnastics and a thousand to middle school
062track and goator Trot donated $1,500 to the boys and girls high school cross country teams. $500 high school art club, $500 middle school athletics, 1,500 high school boys and girls track team, 500 elementary track and field. Aspirus Health donated 1,000 for the Razor Voice program. Antigo Rec Foundation, Anigo Swim Club, $36,875 for the timing system video system. >> Motion has been made by Abby. Would you like to speak to your motion? >> No, just thank you. Any other questions or discussion of the motion on the floor? >> Appreciation to the the generous donors. I mean, $45,000 is exceptional. Um, so thank you for that. >> Absolutely. >> All right. Hearing no other questions or discussion. The voting device is now open. Would anyone like to change their vote? The vote is now closed and the
063motion carries. Our next board of education meeting will be December the 15th, 2025, 6:15 here in this room. I will entertain a motion for adjournment. >> So moved. >> Motion's been made by Katherine to adjurnn. Any discussion of the motion on the floor. All in favor of adjourning, let it be known by saying I. I. I. >> Any opposed? Let it be known by saying I. And this meeting is now journed.