001So, Vicki, Vicki, Vicki, you're out of order. >> Somebody asked me about hot mic stories. I got a couple of them. >> Yeah, I have a couple myself. >> Yeah, they're not good. >> Neither are mine, so let's just agree to disagree. >> COVID graduation at the high school in Elkhart. >> [laughter] >> Chris Dennis sent me a text. He's like, "Dude, you almost said something >> Okay, I'd like to call the June 23rd school board meeting to um Okay. So, it's called to to order at 6:00. Sorry, I'm reading at the same time. Um Can we stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, please? I pledge allegiance >> 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
002all. >> Okay. Roll call. [snorts] We have Joe Hurst. >> Present. >> Luke Hamilton. >> Here. >> Jordan Oliver. >> Here. >> Mike Gentile. >> Here. >> And Vicki Geller just here. Opening meeting meeting compliance check. >> Check. >> All right. We're going to move on to our uh approval of consented items, and we're just going to go through um each letter as we go if that's all right with the rest of the board. >> Perfect. >> All right. So, approval of the monthly financials. >> I would make a motion we approve the financials and vouchers for May as presented. >> I'll second. >> Okay, a motion by Mike Gentile, seconded by Joe Hurst to approve the monthly financials. Is there any discussion, any comments? I did have a couple questions um about them. In
003the um check summary that we received, it would be on page three of this of the second batch. We have two items on there which mention asbestos, and I just questioned whether they were part of the capital improvements that we're doing having to do with the referendum or if it really was uh something that we do, you know, as a general check for our school, and I think >> It's a general check. >> General, okay. And then um I also had a question about uh the new cafeteria tables. They're $60,435, and those are part of the referendum items that we're purchasing. >> Those are fund 50. >> Fund 50, okay. I'll put that on there. Thank you. >> We talked about it at our last at our last meeting to reduce that dollar amount. >>
004Okay. Um and then we do have a couple um well, one check for sure that's very old that was a reissue, and uh I had just asked like from what year we're reissuing checks. Um because there's a lot of uh public entities that after they reach a certain amount of time, they just get written off. We don't they don't reissue checks. So, I'm not sure what our policy is, but this one seemed to be rather old, but the policy was explained to me that normally they are just written off, just so you know. Okay. And let me see. I I have one more thing. Sorry. Um I also had a question about the revenues. We're only at 51%, and we're already at we're through May on this report, so I was wondering why it's not
005closer to 80-90% and um Mrs. Schultz explained to me that there is a checks that haven't come in yet. >> Yeah, early June. This is from May. >> Right. And then uh what will happen is if they don't receive it by the end of June, then they'll set up an accounts receivable and then the revenue will be reflected after. But that was all my questions that I had. So I did seek out answers to them, but I just wanted anyone else to know if you had the same questions. Okay, so we have a motion. All approve? >> I approve. >> I. Um abstain? Eight um no's. Sorry. Okay. The next one is the approval of the regular and special board meetings from May 18th and May 26th. Do I have a motion? >> I'll make
006a motion to approve the board minutes from May 18th and 26th. >> Thank you. >> Motion by Luke Hamilton, seconded by Jordan Oliver to approve the minutes from May 18th and the 26th. Any questions? Any comments? Uh motion uh anyone all approve? >> I approve. >> Any no's? Any abstains? Uh and the letter C um is approval of the closed session minutes. We really don't have any minutes because we didn't uh make any motions or any any rem- um >> No action was taken during that. So uh we don't have anything to approve for that. Okay. Moving on to the approval of new hires for a special education compliance coordinator. >> I just like to bring us I'd like to introduce Mr. John Watson. >> Everybody. >> John John John's a local grad at West
007Osha that he started his career as a director of special ed at Willmar and now he works for Gateway Technical College. As we as we're moving forward, one I reached out and also received numerous oppor- I guess numerous people reached out to me that they were going to support and knowing that I have my director of special education license and to ensure that our administrative team remains balanced, one area where we would want to make sure that we remain in compliance is through any special ed area and John has a ton of experience in that. Um and he will definitely greatly assist us as we move forward. So, his role will be pretty much just keeping an eye on IEPs, overseeing any compliance issues, supporting new teachers to make sure that new special ed teacher
008that IEPs are written. We just want to make sure this is the best way we can invest in ensuring we don't have additional attorney costs and we recaptured some of those dollars and investing in Mr. Watson. He comes highly recommended. I've worked with him before and I'm I'm really excited that he's willing to help out. >> Do I have a motion? >> I would gladly make the motion to approve the hiring of John Watson as submitted and would also like to add having coached football with John, he's a heck of a guy and he's going to do a great job job for our district. We're lucky to have him. So, welcome, John. >> Thanks. >> A second? >> I'll second. >> Any questions or comments? I have a question. Um it's more for Chris. Sorry.
009Um, I thought that the with the two new administrators coming on board, that both of them had um qualifications. So, I'm just wondering why we need additional staff when you have two new coordinators coming on or two new administrators coming on, and are they not qualified to do the same work? >> I think what I would say is they're both qualified to do the work. They're not certified in that area. And in front when you when you comes to IDEA federal law and state law, you want to have people who are certified there. I think one thing that I was going to bring up in the preliminary budget, so I don't mean to jump to another item, is the good news is from a cost standpoint, this will be we are going to use my
010budget for categorical aid. So, 25% of categorical aid would go to go to my salary. So, this will actually in the end be somewhat of a cost savings. We just want to make sure that based on our district's recent history with students with disabilities, that we have somebody overseeing our compliance especially in special ed. And I know John will do his best to move him move himself out of a job because he's going to build the capacity in our our staff to ensure that they're there. It's I would look at this as no different than the district in the pre in the in the past investing in consultants and mentors to ensure that as we as we transition forward, that we have we are putting our most marginalized populations, students with disabilities, at a premium,
011but also making sure our district avoids any legal pitfalls or non-compliance issues which can which can grow into additional costs pretty quick. But from a day-to-day standpoint of supporting the teachers and and their work, yes, absolutely they can manage that. >> Okay. Any other questions or comments? >> I have another. >> Okay, we're going to take a vote. All in favor? >> I. >> Opposed? Abstain? Okay. >> Welcome, Mr. Austin. >> Thank you. Welcome. >> Thank you. And if you want to go >> Yeah, all the all the ladies are at the Abby Gardner, so I'm going to >> There you go. >> It runs mosquitoes. >> Have fun. >> Enjoy. Thank you, sir. >> All right. >> Take care. >> Thank you. Our next agenda item is approval of contracts uh for uh Comp-U-Net
012the 2026-27 contract year. Do you have anything you want to add to this? >> Bill, contract is as submitted. >> Okay. >> It's a 1-year contract. Um Uh we will review it um every year. Um they have Our relationship with Comp-U-Net I think just at least maybe individually I can speak to has grown and evolved um and I think uh they have been more willing in and I don't think that I shouldn't say willing, but they have been more collaborative in from what I've seen and I think we're working closely together to move forward. I think this is uh I would encourage the board to approve this as we move forward and continue to manage our IT needs. >> I'll make a motion to approve the Comp-U-Net contract for the 2026 school year. >> Thank
013you. Second? >> I'll second. >> Okay, we have a motion um by >> Just to just to confirm, so the the level of on-site support is the same, 8 hours a week, that's what >> That's correct. Yep. Yep, and then they they manage the the the back end, the servers, the hardware. They can do some of that more remote. Yep. Yep, but virtually. And then they prioritize any requests that come in outside of those 8 hours. They prioritize those based on, you know, their internal need and and we've we've fostered a relationship with with internal people to make sure that we can continue to manage. A lot of that has to do with as we discussed in the past updating our technology, which they've been very helpful with. >> [snorts] >> So, one comment I
014had is obviously I again no issues with the contract. Just want to put it out there that we kind of clarify some of their billing stuff cuz it's very hard to follow. Um even I think noted in in this month's, right? We've got a $33,000 bill and this is kind of an easier one. Last month there was six or eight different items that were included because they bill that, you know, here's six months, here's this and I just think from a tracking standpoint when we're looking at it, they need to tighten that up to make sure we're, you know, it's a lot more work probably for you guys to make sure that they're meeting the terms of the contract, we're not getting over billed, things like that. And obviously from our perspective when we look
015at financial reports, I just like to see that billing get cleaned up cuz it's kind of kind of messy. >> as of April 1st they didn't bill us. So, that's why you had to follow up and make sure that we had an an agreement and understanding there. >> Yeah, so. >> And this is the the monthly maintenance that will be the same every month, but anything above or beyond that will be billed on a project by project basis. It's usually equipment at this at >> Okay. >> only cuz they they we do a good I meet with them twice a month. >> Okay. >> So, we talk about the scope of their work and making sure we're we're staying within scope and something they want to do. I I will say this and Bruce, if
016he was sitting here, would say this, their biggest shortcoming is they're helpful. So, sometimes they go above and beyond, which which I appreciate. >> Good. >> Um I also noticed that there's no response time included in this. So, uh there's a lot of texts that actually do give you what they're how quickly they'll at least give you an initial response, but they don't have anything uh related to that. And I also noticed under the uh agreement terms, it says that upon expiration of the term, the agreement shall be automatically renewed for an additional 2 years. So, my question is why 2 years and not just 1 year? So, but Chris has assured me >> that. >> going to say. He will catch this in time so it's not automatically renewed. >> What is their average
017response time? >> I think it varies based on need. >> Okay. >> I mean, based on I it depends. I mean, I can say we had a we had a Skyward issue where we couldn't process payroll a day before payroll was going to be and they were on the phone with us right away. >> Okay. >> So, I think um I think their prioritization is based on >> Urgency, yeah. >> Yeah, it hasn't been an issue. >> I I I think it depends on the person. >> Sure. >> You right? I mean, I think I think those those conversations are so localized in the person. Like, you know, if my printer doesn't work, I just print to the other uh other copier. Sometimes for other people they're that's a crisis, right? >> Makes sense. >>
018It's a bit subjective. >> Doesn't mean I wouldn't flip a couple tables once I No, I'm just kidding. But like, it's just you know, I think it all depends on the person. I think right now what we're we're experiencing the most challenges is with the date the age of our technology. So, like we have >> [snorts] >> these devices here, these Clever Touches, they're 6 years old. 10 years ago, 6 years seemed brand new. In the world of technology right now, that is, you know, >> old. >> That's old. Like that's that's why most um our technology plan will be on a five-year. >> These CleverTouch boards are not compatible with Google Chromebooks. Is my understanding correct in that? >> They You are incorrect. They are. >> They are compatible. Yep. >> Oh, yeah, it
019was the Prometheans that weren't compatible. Is that >> That may be true. Yeah, yeah. Well, but to your point, there [clears throat] there is a challenge with them, but it's not it's it's a it's a you we can resolve it and we have teachers piloting them with Chromebooks right now. >> Got you. >> Yeah. >> So, here's a question I have about those boards. >> The CleverTouch? >> Yeah. Okay, if they're if they're compatible with the Chromebooks and we're using the Chromebooks to cast to the CleverTouch boards, why are we spending so much money on CleverTouch boards when we could just buy a 46-in TV and cast our laptops directly to it? >> I think we are not spending any money on CleverTouch boards and moving forward, that would definitely be the conversation. >> Okay.
020That's cool. >> Cuz I think most to your point, you would probably hear like again, I haven't surveyed, but if we have just internal informal conversations, you would see the need for touch boards for touch to be at the lower levels. I mean, a third-grade teacher said she never uses the touch feature. So, I would say through second grade and then maybe math, but then to your point, absolutely you would go to the TVs. Cuz you're talking >> I mean, we're essentially just using the projectors from, you know, this generation. >> Correct. Well, and the replace the old LCD projectors, the cost was $500 a bulb and now you can buy a 55-in TV for $500 or less. Or less. And if you bought them in bulk, they'd be less. No, it's a really That's
021a really good point. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Yeah, that's That's the next conversation. >> So, in here, there is a a thing having to do with uh upgrades or any configuration patches, set up training, upgrades for student information system Skyward are not included. >> That's correct. >> So, does that mean when payroll doesn't work and they're helping out, that's an extra bill for them? >> They it they did not bill that because we were we had to go through to see first if it was a tech issue cuz it could be an internet issue. >> Okay. >> And then we would then call Skyward. >> Okay. >> They do not have they yes and and I'm well aware of that language >> Okay. >> because they do not want to get into the student information
022system business and I don't blame them. >> Okay. >> Yeah, that's a good question. >> Thank you. Okay, so we have a motion by Joe Hurst seconded by Luke Hamilton to approve component 2026-27 contract. All approve? >> I. Uh any votes no? Any abstain? Five A's, motion passes. Public comments. Welcome to the public that's here >> [laughter] >> and online. All right, so we have no comments. All right, reports by the district administrator. >> Yeah, just some quick celebrations. I just want to thank everybody, all my football team especially, custodial team, the office staff, everyone for their flexibility as we're ending a school year and moving out of a well, as you can see an office and and did it quickly. Uh anybody who popped in on those days on field day, you didn't see
023me out there because many of us were removing computers and reinstalling them and setting up a remote work location. So, um I just want to give a thank you there. Um referendum update, just take a look at all the projects that are going on. It's it's going it's going smoothly. I'm glad they were able to start on Monday and I want to give a um I want to give a quick shout-out to the uh PTO who not only sold some of our current cafeteria furniture. They are also holding a sale I think tomorrow. Today is Tuesday. Yeah, tomorrow. So um and and then in addition just want to announce that we wrote another project lead the way grant for Gateway which would be grade 7th, 8th, and 9th which is a science technology engineering math
024curriculum where some of our staff are getting trained and we received $9,100. So so that would be almost a total of just under $20,000 of grant money we received. >> That's awesome. >> Awesome. >> So >> Anything else? Okay, we'll move on to board celebrations. >> I want to echo Chris and just thank Coach Hopkins and the Wilmot football team for coming and helping doing the heavy lifting. And the staff of course. >> I concur with that. >> I was just going to say it's uh >> Go ahead, you're good. You're good. >> Sorry. Uh Just poor timing I guess. No, I just it's it's exciting. Thanks to everybody for you know jumping in and getting things done and then Chris obviously thanks for the couple of tours of the wandering around seeing the progress
025and what's been happening. So really exciting to see things taking shape and I look forward to my uh morning walks as I've been watching the playground go from being there to being gone to being graded. So uh now there's boxes out there. So next step is assembly. So >> Yeah, pretty cool stuff. >> Yeah. >> And I also would like to celebrate the 8th grade class that graduated. Um That was pretty phenomenal. That was It was a great ceremony. So thank you for that. Any other celebrations? Okay, moving on. Uh new business uh discuss the 2026-27 preliminary budget. >> Um, so, uh, by, uh, by law, the board, so we can continue to, uh, function, um, is approves, uh, a preliminary budget for, uh, 26-27. Um, just to kind of, uh, I have Mr. Stellmacher
026coming in from beautiful Uh, can you hear me now? >> Can you hear me now? >> I didn't want you speaking in German while I was, uh, starting it. So, we'll, we'll, you're, you're on, I, you're we're live, so Um, so, we had, uh, we've been working diligently. Uh, Tim and I probably check in weekly, um, as we go through the budget. I, I think Tim and I both agree that, you know, for me starting the second week in November and Tim coming on last year, um, the three of, including Mr. Schulz, this is like really the first budget we've worked together on. So, we're, we're doing regular audits on our current year-to-date budgeting, um, which is then going to serve as a springboard, but as we go through this as preliminary budget, the disclaimer
027is it's going to change. It's a preliminary budget, right? Um, but we're, we're meeting regularly and Tim and I would, we, we talked today in preparation for today, uh, for tonight, and one of the things that we talked about is we really feel like this is a transition budget for our district to really kind of move towards, like, being a magnet for our, our, for, uh, students and families. Because part of the change is, you know, we're making some really strong investments in, we're moving away from some consulting costs. We're, we're moving into a space where we, we are, we've, uh, made investments in new people with uh, as uh, Vicki has said with great skill set and we're also really making some prioritization on facilities, marketing and branding and and some upgrades in tech.
028And you know that obviously the referendum has helped significantly in those pieces which we'll talk about soon but that we're just we're feeling really really good about where we're going. Tim's going to talk and I'm going to hand it over to you Tim. He's going to kind of talk a little bit about the five thresholds we go through in building a budget. And so I'll hand it over to Mr. Stellmacher. >> Okay, can everyone hear me? >> Absolutely. >> Okay, good evening everyone from West Bend. I just wanted to repeat one more time the five thresholds that we're going through until we approve the 26-27 operational budget at the end of October. And the reason I want to do that is is each one of these thresholds will have an effect on the strategy that
029Chris Rattray and Sue Shields are playing with me. The first one of course would be to enter all payables by by June 30th. That will give us a really good idea of how we finished up and it has an impact on the strategy that we will play in the year 26-27. The second threshold is the July 1st state equalization aid estimate. And I would have to say from my experience in working with districts while I like the estimate it's based on the most recent budget that we submitted to DPI sometime in late May. The third threshold would be the third Friday count. How many kids do we have? Resident kids going to school here at Riverview. How many kids are open enrolling in and how many kids are open enrolling out. That is a major
030milestone in that it allows us to get closer on the money we will receive for what is paid for open enrollment and open enrollment out. The fourth threshold is the confirmation of equalized property values. That is on October 1st. And we can make estimates. But the estimates could change according to what Baird is giving us. Even it could change even one or two percent. I would have to say that that Baird has really improved over the last 10 years on trying to come up with their projection. And then of course the last threshold would be October 15th and that would be a confirmation of the state equalization aid. And knowing that number allows us then to solidify the other factors in the revenue limit formula. So those I just wanted to remind everyone that just
031when we think we know everything, we meaning Chris and Sue, uh, we get a new factor and it changes our thinking a little bit. And then, I would say the next regular meeting in July, uh, we should have an idea of where we're going to finish up in 2025, 2026. >> Thank you, Tim. We're doing our final payrolls to well, today, which will be payrolls for paying teachers through summer, and then we'll start putting some closure to this year's budget. We spent Tim, Sue, and I spent about 3 hours on Friday, literally just crossing head comparables, current budget and funds and accounts to where we're going next year. And then, Sue literally sat at her computer and as we would go, we had questions, she would look into Skyward, see what was the spending pattern,
032where everything's were going. So, we've just been doing a really deep dive into it. So, um, and then, in addition, as Tim mentioned, Tim, I'm just going to put pull the Baird model up real quick. Um, >> Okay. >> um, so, this is the this is the Baird forecast model that we use. Again, this is going to change. Um, if you're looking here, this you can see this is the 25, 26. As Tim talked about, when you look at FTEs, resident versus non-resident, open enrollment, this we have this consistent, that's an assumption. Again, we don't want to start deviating from our original assumptions. The per pupil increase is here. Um, you can see the categorical aid is is listed. Um, equalized value, you can see this year there was an 11.68% increase. Much of that
033you would probably see directly correlated to and this has been in the news, the dollars that were um, the the, uh, dollars, there was dollars not invested into, remember the two sides of the pie? There's the aid and the levy. There was no additional dollars put into the aid side. So, if that pie, which is which is set, if one goes down, and the other one goes up, what happens? Your levy goes up. That's what you see. There You know, there could be obviously, we had a referendum at this point point. And in addition, there was almost there was a significant increase in property values across the state. So, there So, but these will all change as we as we go through. You can see we just have a as a 2% cuz we don't
034have that. So, this year to start, we were estimating about 175 in the red and and we're working through this to see this is our initial dollar amount. But again, as Tim just articulated, let's see how it ends up. Um I don't want to say where we're seeing it trending, but um based on our insight, we we feel like it possibly could be better than that. So, we're feeling good. And then um and here's the fund balance, which at this point was 31 .09%. So, if you go to next year, a lot of the consistent numbers, you see that. One thing I'll point out in our initial initial preliminary budget, you can see that expenditures have actually gone down. So, that's a celebration because when we take a look at um the district and the
035school board's approval of the retirement account, and then when we had retirees, we actually replace those at obviously a lower salary and possibly benefit. And so, we save some dollars. In addition, uh the board we made follow the recommendation of using attrition on our educational assistants, which also lowered that footprint. And one thing that's different from the budget retreat, included in here, are the market the market increases and the youth apprenticeship along with the intern. So, that's good news. So, we're seeing a positive there. Why are we then we had a zero uh we had a uh um a a I'm sorry um a balanced budget I apologize. Um at the at the budget retreat um why are we seeing 142 559 here? Those are one-time costs that we've budgeted in so far from the
036uh catch-up on tier three of the OPEB and then additional retiree costs. There's no that all of those are one-time costs directed towards the OPEB and the investment there. So um fund balance is showing a projection of going down but if you remember from our our recommendation from our auditor he wanted to see that at 30% so we're right there. The good news I would tell the board is um I have never been in a district and I'm not saying this is any promises I'm just telling you I have never been in the last my last two districts districts as a leader which is going on 20 plus years where the future years in the Baird model were in black. In fact it in my previous districts it became a running joke when they shared
037the Baird model cuz it always started at -125 up to 250. So um I think that's that's that's good news if we continue to remain fiscally positive um make sure we have a balanced budget and a lot of that stems from making really smart creative decisions around staffing which usually occupies about 75% of your budget. So again this is a preliminary budget um you'll see a different number in the future. We'll continue to upgrade update this as information comes in. Um I guess I'll open it up if you have any potential questions here. Um but I would this this is a very I show you this just as a as a snapshot but again just be mindful that this the likelihood of this is going to change. Tim and I both agree that using the
038Baird forecast model and every business manager that I've worked with and I've had two very strong ones in my career, Dave Betts and Bill Druen. Um they've used this and I can tell you districts that don't and their board is all of a sudden shocked why their fund balance is down to 5% versus here we're we're projecting um a you know, future so you can see that where that's looking. Again, there's a lot of variables to school finance, but any questions on the budget before we recommend approval? >> I don't have any questions, but I would just say and and Mike can speak to this as well. We've seen that budget many years and that's exact I as exactly as you said, that's what happens with it. It fluctuates considerably. So that's to be expected.
039Yeah. >> Just to confirm what you said that that number does have the one-time OPEB catch-up baked in. >> It does, yeah. Yeah, and then and then also some additional retirement costs the board approved. So that that equals about 96 plus 45 if I'm doing the math out loud for the board, you know, you're looking at there it is. There's your 140, right? So again, we hope that as we go through Now understand too, one thing that I just want uh to echo Tim who reminds me all the time not that I forget it, but um we did build into this preliminary budget fail-safes which basically we put additional dollars in the account. So budgeting, you know, on the front end. So >> Part of the reason we're approving a preliminary budget is so that
040the we can continue to pay our bills for the new school year also. So Correct. >> That's correct, yes. Sorry. You said it so well. >> All right. So do I have a motion to approve the 2026-27 preliminary budget. >> I would make a motion we approve the 26-27 preliminary budget. >> I'll second. >> Okay, any questions, comments? Okay, we have a motion by Mike Gentile seconded by Joe Hurst to approve the 2026-27 preliminary budget. All approve? >> I. >> Any nays? Any abstain? Okay, motion approved. >> Thank you, Tim. >> Thanks, Tim. Have a good night. >> Take care. Bye. >> Okay, uh the approval for the CESA 2 delegate. This is um in hindsight because I already went to the meeting. So, um nobody else volunteered to go. But >> And you looking
041at Were you looking at me? >> I was looking at you. >> And the information came to >> across from me. >> Yeah, okay. >> [laughter] >> It was really interesting. Let me explain. >> Yeah, go ahead. Go ahead. Go ahead. Go ahead. >> It was interesting though because uh the guest speaker was having to do with uh the budgets and that and how they were formulated in that, which is what we had in our our budget class. So, it was I mean, I sat there and I thought I was so smart cuz I had just heard heard all of this stuff. So, it was really It was an interesting uh a meeting. And our delegate for our little area is still uh Steve Brown from Salem. So, he will represent our area. >> Was
042the budget retreat the class you're referring to? Because if so, I'm quite proud of that. I'm just kidding. >> You should be. It was very good. Really, I mean, that's exactly what she did. It was a very good talk. It's like, wow, I just heard all of this stuff. And she didn't leave anything out either. >> And the reason the reason we received the notice from CESA 2, which even Sue I checked in, she's never received this before, we didn't get it till after our last board meeting. So, that's why that's why we're putting it now even though she already went. Just so you know. >> All right. So, we may we have a motion to approve Vicky Gallich as the delegate for that. >> I'll make a motion to approve Vicky Gallich as our
043CSEA delegate. >> I'll second that. >> Okay. Motion by >> Do we need to make that motion retroactively? Should I say I retroactively nominate? >> Do you want to? >> I don't know. >> [laughter] >> Motion by Lou Hamilton, Jordan Oliver. I'm not putting in a time slip, so it doesn't matter. Motion by Lou Hamilton, seconded by Jordan Oliver to approve Vicky Gallich as the CSEA delegate for 2026-27. All approve? I. >> I. >> Do I have to abstain? Um any noes? Any abstains? Motion approved. Sorry. My brain is like off today. All right, so let's review. >> [laughter] >> Sorry. The board meeting dates for 2026, it was in your packet. Um >> Follows the same >> [snorts] >> cadence as this year. >> Yep. >> I think Christmas and spring break are the
044only >> Yep, that's the only wacky ones that are a week prior. >> I'll make a motion to approve the board meeting dates for 2026-27. >> Second that. >> Okay, motion by Joe Oh, do we have any questions or comments? Okay. Motion by Joe Herr, seconded by Jordan Oliver to approve the 2026-27 school board meeting dates as proposed. All in favor? I. >> I. I. >> Any nays? Any abstain? Motion approved. All right. Discuss uh referendum savings and interest. >> Yeah, so I just wanted to bring this to the board's attention and have kind of a public discussion so the community and anybody in attendance is aware. Um, as always, we always thank them for their investment in our kids and our community. Um, just wanted if you look at at the right side here,
045in fund 39, we have two items that um we have interest, which is what we've invested in the apron ampersand and um It's rubbing off. Um, and uh that is currently at 70 7,000. Um, that's that's as of the end of June. Or yeah, June. All right, so um there will be additional some additional interest, but I wanted to get this on the board's radar. In addition, as we mentioned the last boarding, some roof savings from changing from a membrane roof to a ballast roof, we got some savings there. So, we're looking at about $148 uh $1482.74 in fund 49. Again, th- this is not the only items on a list if others have suggestion, but I thought it'd be a good public discussion just to go through some items that in my tours and
046discussions and as somebody who takes a lot of pride in as we said making sure that anybody who walks in here feels like this is a high-performing space with that's marketed and branded and you can feel the culture. Um, kind of in my discussions with you whether it's cabinet or through our WSSCA, the school safety counselor uh coordinators association recommendation, conversations with Mr. Hurst who is part of the integral part of the uh the referendum, and just any discussion kind of started to prioritize and even could even be ones that previous board members called me up and said add this to the list, okay? I've tried to get as I said in my message to you on uh last week, try to get as many um bids as possible, but I just wanted to more
047and there's more bids coming in that we're looking at, but I just wanted to talk through kind of just some of the things that we've looked at so far and just say, you know, if you're there's no we don't have to vote on any of this, but you could just say as a priority, what do you see as a top priority? And then if you want to ask me, well, Chris, what do you see as your top priority? I'm more than willing to share, but I think it's better to have a discussion. So, um one thing that's come up and more of a reaction and response to uh the spring musical's going to happen on Thursday and as of Tuesday we have no sound. Right? And um so I reached out to uh the Wilmot
048uh IT director who has been here before and has been in this space. He recommended professional audio designs out of Chicago and they also have a space in a office in um Tulsa. And they came out and they were great and helped us out and and got it got us up and running and gave us a great audit. Now, what I did find out in speaking to some other individuals, Peak Systems Group, who came in to look at our curtain and our lights, he said, "Professional audio, the good news with professional audio is they're the best in the Midwest if not in the country. So, if you So, if you're Summerfest, that's who you call. Millennium Park in Chicago, that's who you call." And I said, "Well, that's why we have the Silver Line." >>
049[laughter] >> Right? So, so he said, "The good news is whatever bid they gave you, trust me, that's significantly going to be the highest possible." So, um so I'm waiting on an additional bid from another company that he recommended that's out of Wisconsin um just to get their take. But I wanted to show you the $95,000 would include the scope of that work is stage loudspeaker system, distributed loudspeaker system, which means basically replacing the entire sound system in the gym. The system processing control and wireless microphone system. Okay? For a cool 95k. Um and and then I said, "Okay, well in my novice way, I'm like, "Why why don't we just work on just the just the stage?" I'm thinking, "Well, that it's got to be more than half less." That came back 65. So,
050that's that would be the stage. Um right now, the number one priority is getting our We need it basically, in the end, here's what we need. We need an easy button that we go up and plug and go, "Hey, we're doing a presentation on the stage." There it goes. We're going to have a play, we hit this button. According to everyone there, our system is way too complex for our needs. They're not saying it's a bad system, they're just saying it's a lot of a system. And and maybe that could just be the evolution of technology, too, right? Um so, I just wanted to give that. So, that's why I put additional bid coming. Um I just got the final bid. We're looking at um the possibility of curtain lights, maybe a power screen on
051the back. Um The Peak Systems gave us 29,000. That is actually not for the power screen, he removed that. It'll just be the gym, the curtain, and the lights, and that replaces all curtains and lights outside and inside and turns those to LED. >> And I I think last time you and I touched base, those are that's the original curtain from when the last referendum was done in >> Yeah, the curtain's falling apart. >> I I was going to say, Mrs. Not to put her on >> falling apart. >> She told me it during the >> Every aspect of it. >> It was going to come down on somebody at some point. >> Yeah, it's been that way for a few years. It's yeah, it's >> It came worse, it's disintegrated. >> And I have
052the curse of knowledge, too, in when it comes to the lights because 8 years ago, 10 years ago, my phone's blowing up at 2:00 a.m. and it's the fire system the fire department from Elkhorn because our we had these old-fashioned halogen lights that got hot and then we don't have it here, but in most systems they have a drop-down fire curtain that drops. That dropped we luckily we luckily in the middle of a referendum we replaced it all, but ours are we had we have to have people look at our our lights right now, so they're they're dating. So, um go ahead Mr. Luke. >> Would these be for like stage lights or >> These would be inside they're stage lights >> Okay. >> on the inside of if I'm standing well looking out >>
053Yeah. >> inside lights and the outside ones. >> What I mean like stage like like you would use in a production? >> Correct. Same ones we would use you would just replace them with >> theatrical theater >> Theater lights, yeah. >> Yeah. I wasn't sure if it was just atmospheric lights or or stage lights. >> The stage lights. >> Before we go on, I want to go back to the audio. >> Yeah, go ahead. >> We have an additional bid coming. We have an addition additional bids coming. >> Well, if if great question. If we have an additional besides besides uh the one I'm getting, if you know anybody, my fear is always I I get another bid. I I'm more than willing to get as many bids as possible. I think we should. I
054think I'm I just need help finding who that person would would be cuz in >> I have a couple people >> Perfect. I like and >> That's great. >> I I don't I don't ever use this service in in my profession, but I know a ton of people that that do it just in being in the trade, so >> Um and that is like you said, that's the >> It's kind of like >> That's the pinnacle right there. That's uh >> Yeah. >> Well, we could >> Peak system said they did Millennium Park in >> The none of the services none of the services are really inexpensive because it's expensive service but I mean you I don't think you'll find a higher number for what we want and that's what you said out there. Um
055and and they're certainly and where are these where are these guys out of doing all this? >> Well they're based in Chicago. >> Chicago primarily. >> Chicago. >> Yeah and there's there's I don't know that we have anybody local to our area but they're certainly some Milwaukee market. >> Yeah. >> Um that I know of. I'll pass them along. >> Any help would be great in this space. That's why I wanted to bring this to our attention because you know like >> How often do you deal with these systems? >> I might still have my Walkman. >> Yeah I'm similar. >> Right okay I mean [laughter] I don't mean to be that guy but you know >> I definitely still have my Discman. >> [laughter] >> Don't so don't >> Don't hit a bump. >>
056Yeah there's >> Yeah exactly. >> I I always I told everybody it's really simple. I want it to sound good function and be easy. >> Easy is good. >> And the other one is like within our budget obviously but Yeah. >> Yeah I will >> Perfect. Yeah and on any of these too like you know so the next one I got to we're looking at a possibly as an option of epoxy the and enjoyed like your insight here like doing on the on the outside walls of the um I call the cafeteria everybody here calls the basement. Um we ate lunch down there. >> Yeah you're talking about where we did the assuring up of that foundation wall. >> Correct where well yeah that east and the north correct where the >> A better thing
057to look at for that down there instead of doing an epoxy system on the wall would be to do a waterproofing system on the wall. There's sub level interior waterproofing systems >> Perfect. >> that go on. >> Is that more expensive? >> Mhm than epoxy absolutely and it's more effective. >> Okay. >> But for the floor I yeah absolutely epoxy would be the way to go. >> Yeah we got a bid for the floor um from the guy who's doing the company that's doing the science room, and it was $39,000 for the floor. >> You Yeah, well, and and that probably is relatively on par with what you're going to get for them because they're not >> Got it. >> I mean, they're expensive, but most of most of them are all pretty much within
058the same ballpark. >> Got it. >> Um the only other thing that I would say maybe consider, uh and the only downside to this recommendation is the fact that if we have a flood at some point, it would be damaging to this, but VCT tile >> Correct. >> would not be a terrible uh solution down there. It would be a lot more uh cost-effective than any of the other options. >> than carpet. >> It certainly [laughter] is better than carpet. And a lot of the a lot of the VCT tile now has uh antimicrobial surfaces underneath them. So, even if there is water damage, you don't have to tear out the whole system. You just have to suck the water out of it. >> Got it. >> So, there's some options we can explore there
059also. >> Perfect. Yeah, and if you have anybody for that wall send them my way. >> I don't mind doing the legwork, but this is why we wanted to have this kind of conversation. I just think we've gone so far in that basement and from just a safety, security A lot of the things that I feel that I would recommend are around the safety, security condi- quality air quality just of the of the building. >> And and now since we're on this conversation, I would like to throw this out to the rest of the board, too. Um Trying to find a way to say this that's not denigrating some of our help. Um If you guys are familiar with any of these scopes and construction, I would highly suggest that you go through our bids
060with a very fine-tooth comb, and if you know of somebody else that could provide an alternative bid, I would suggest reaching out to them and providing them for us. Just based on some things that have gone on with some of the some of the some of the cost of the of the services we've incurred. Um thank you for that. I think that's good that we all continue to work together here to maximize our dollars and um outside doors, this this is a rough estimate. We spent about $8,000 per door. It's a rough estimate. For the the gym doors, there was I think there are a block of three. So, um just looking at that, that would be an item we'd want, you know, to consider just continue and then um I've been working with B&B
061Consulting. They're they also did um our uh our door system. They're they've been very responsive. Um this price point if I worked with Amber from Copynet, she thought it was she was impressed by the dollar amount. That would with the donated cameras from Walmart High School, this would be the server and DVR upgrade only. So, that would that would get us to recording for and holding the footage for longer period of times, allow expansion from 33 cameras to 50. Um it would allow us to add uh the Ubiquity software that we have for the doors right onto there, which would be ideal. And then um it would also reduce some of the recording to just do when you see somebody versus constant recording. And then I just said to him when that budget came out,
062I'm like, "Oh, okay. Well, what about if we added brand new outside cameras?" And he threw this dollar dollar amount out, which doesn't include if we have to do run any CAT6 additional wiring to the outside spaces, but >> which most likely we would have to, but cabling generally is not cost-prohibitive. And I just want to throw it for everybody here that these these two specific numbers right here are very much on par with what you would expect. >> So, it's one or the other. It's not both. >> Yes, correct. Correct. Yes, very good. >> Well, how many how many outside cameras for that bid? Just what we have now? >> Um uh >> That's got >> No. No. Good question. Um it would be I'm sure I thought you were asking me how many
063I'm like, "Oh my god, I should have this." Um I think I think we're at 11 outside cameras and this would be bring us up to almost 15 outside cameras. >> You say that for that cost it has to be at least three or four. >> Yeah. >> Well >> And >> Well [clears throat] Talk with Deputy Kirk. What does he think? How many do we need outside to be covered? >> Deputy Kirk walked the building. >> Does he think 15's enough? >> He walked the building with them before he before going to the road. >> Right. >> And so the good news is I asked them when they were here, I said, "Can you just walk a walk the building and say, let's do an audit of what we have and then let's let's
064take a look at what we need." So, um yes, so Deputy Kirk was involved in this. The good news is um in some spaces if you're if people are wondering like, "Well, that's not a lot of cameras." It's also because we're going to have more higher quality cameras in one area with more capability, right? So, that would also help. So, plus we have a new software and it would just be and then we would use internally just the donated cameras which are all 3K 5K cameras from Wilmont which are 10 years old, but they're all Axis cameras and um we already talked to um our our B&B consulting and Brian has installed cameras and he would be he just have to do a factory reset on them and we can put them on and he
065said they would jump right on our system. So, that would give us the ability then over time to then budget budget you know, um over the next couple years to replace those as needed, especially in some common spaces. >> So, some of those new external cameras, these would be ones that have multiple cameras and pointing in different directions. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Yeah. >> And so that then that server on the second one would be able to >> It's an additional $20,000 for the cameras. The additional cam >> hold the the extra 15 outside cameras plus the additional >> That's the It's including the one the 15 cameras that exists now plus an additional >> So right now >> server will have the capability of taking care of all of it. >> That's correct. Yeah,
066good question. No, it's a really good question because they're because we're at basically right now we have we're at the maximum on our server. >> Right. >> So the and the and our DVR retention is at like 13 days right now. >> What what's What did they say they're going to give it up >> 60. >> Oh yeah, that's phenomenal. Yeah. >> 60 days plus I told them I said don't give me a bid for what we have, give me a bid for what we you think we'd need in the future. So that DVR I think is up to 50 cameras. So if we add three more, we're still got space for additional cameras without having to upgrade the server. >> Okay. >> We talked to Compunet about of adding some cameras. Those are interior
067cameras, right? >> I feel like Was that part of the E-rate discussion we had where um >> I think in the E-rate it was more about the server side. I don't know about the cameras cuz E-rate doesn't cover cameras. That's only uh basically Wi-Fi bandwidth >> Okay, so if I remember >> E-rate was just the server side of it and Wi-Fi routers and then putting all of the signal extenders throughout the building. >> Yep, and then also also the service to manage those, too. >> Okay. I I feel like there was a part when we got that E-rate analysis back where Compunet had offered to, but I think those were all interior. >> Yeah. >> So is that to buy a server to purchase a server? >> Yeah, replace. It's replacement. >> Okay. >> Which
068Compunet said she was anticipating 40k and it came in obviously below that. So, no, I'm not saying she was right. I'm just saying >> No, I I mean I >> I got excited. >> I I do a lot of these installs in my and these these numbers are very reasonable. They're not the lowest. They're certainly not the highest. These are These are middle of the road numbers that for what we're trying to do, I they would be very fair pricing. >> And I think part of this why this interests, which we've gone over when we when I met with Jordan and and Deputy Kirk is is this if we go back to our conversations about from and recommendations from the Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association WSCA, this was on their list as one of them
069along with re-keying the school, which is another one. We don't have bids I we we went we started collecting I started collecting recommendations from other school districts on who they used and who they didn't who they're not using. So, I have those names. We haven't got that far just because well, we've been busy. So, yeah, a couple things going on. So, >> I think out of all the things other than I mean you I know you haven't discussed re-keying, but I think this this camera system is probably should be high priority given the direction that we're going with our school with safety and concerns having to do with students, outside people that this is just going to add to that and and put us top notch. >> Yeah, that was the key selling point of
070the referendum was safety. >> So, correct. >> And and you and to your point, you want to make sure it aligns with the intent of the referendum. >> Exactly. >> And I can't speak to the specifics of what is in that bid, but I would venture to say that with those new cameras, the new technology in them will provide a level of fake facial recognition as well. >> Yeah, he said in addition to like license plate recognition >> Yeah, it's going to have all those different >> an add-on though? I I know some systems have it some systems do. It's possible if you pay some extra money. >> I that I don't know. That was I can find out. Based on the price to do the additional cameras at the at the four basically $45,000.
071I just installed these at a gas station convenience store and and I would imagine that that that pricing includes that as standard hardware with the actual cameras themselves. >> Yeah, I know it's the hardware but just like >> Okay, that that yeah, but you got to add that extra service. At at 45 at $45,000 I would I would venture to say that that is probably included with it. >> And I can share the bid if you guys want to see it too like >> Yeah, if you want to send it to me I'll be able to turn it >> like I mean I'm >> That's going to have it in there or not. >> I think I'm smart but not even >> Yeah, send it to me. >> When you get a chance send it
072>> I want to verify that's what they're putting in there and all that you know. >> Absolutely. I'll share with you too Jordan. >> You got nothing though for the re-keying of the school? >> No, I I ball park >> I I don't. >> I said I tell you guys that that won't that will not be inexpensive. >> Um no. >> It is re-re-keying locks especially the number of them that we have and obviously we want them to all be keyed the same. Uh that that is going to get that is going to get pricey fast. >> It's the same locks but just different keys that work and so instead of having three keys >> Yeah, they come in and change come in and change the locks. They take all the old >> Yeah, but
073there's one key that opens everything. Some people have keys that open some. Some have >> Right. >> that open less but it's all the same lock and it's yeah. >> Correct. They just change the tumbler inside and basically adjust it so like if I'm a teacher I would have from a safety and security standpoint we'd want them to have one key for all rooms, right? In case there was just like as you discovered me walking around the building and mumbling under my breath out of frustration which key would >> With with I got three keys for something, right? If I went to my previous district or even a my previous districts, I would have one key and it would could you know open every door. >> Right. I mean it's just >> But but it
074is a it is a hefty investment. >> It's it's spending. Yeah, it's so So that's something we have to take a look at. So I just wanted to talk through some of these priorities. Um you know, I obviously keep the board informed and besides the camera system which would be at the top of mine, um I do want to get a bid on re-keying the school cuz that's another recommendation from the WSSCA. >> you said going along what we sold the referendum off of, that's probably top of the list for safety is knowing who has keys to what. >> I'm sure PSI has some people for that. >> I also have some so >> Yeah, good. If you do, I that and sound like you know, when you talk to people they're like they're I
075don't know. You're in the you're in that space. Joe, I I just hear people go yeah, use them but they're you know, like they're they're just I haven't heard anybody really go like I trust this person and so I just I want to make sure that we can that we're not coming back and having to redo something again. That's my fear. So yeah, anything you you guys can share, I would appreciate it. >> Chris, something I know say isn't on here maybe that's part of the different discussions. We talked about signage, the main sign out front. Um at some point >> That's already in the referendum. That's already Yeah, that's happening. Yep. >> Great. >> Yeah, we we've already approved that old monument. >> That's correct. Yep. Yep, that's exactly the term. Monument, yeah. Yeah.
076>> Okay, does anyone else have any recommendations? >> Yeah, any recommendations? >> Or priorities? >> I mean I I put professional audio system at the top of my No, I'm just kidding. >> mentioned uh >> [laughter] >> You had mentioned like school branding throughout the school. Is that something that's already in? >> I I maybe like to show you some >> It's not. It's not. I sent you guys some photos of it just to kind of take a look at it, you know. That's And that's a pivot for districts. You know, like when you start doing that, there's going to be people who are going to start to say like, "Well, do we really You know, there's always going to be somebody saying, 'Do we need that? Do we not need that?'" >> Full disclosure,
077I have had a couple of community members reach out to me that heard rumblings about us rebranding, and uh some of them were not pleased with the notion of putting Riverview branding on our on our new tables when we had perfectly good fine tables to begin with. Uh And I understand that a little bit, but I am I'm in the camp that that is a small small investment for the return that it gets. It creates a It's It's It's branding for a business, essentially. It's It's It's pride. It creates buy-in in in what you're doing. Um it's exciting for people to come into it new and see that we're excited about our brand. Uh I'm I'm all on board for that one. >> Yeah, and and there will be I mean, that's that's always if
078especially when you come in new, but once you once it the the culture gets adapted to it, they and they see that it also I would also argue in addition to the other points Joe made, it it also many times WSSCA, any audit you have around safety, they'll say that, you know, the more you have a point of pride in your building, the safer it's going to be. More people are going to take care of it, right? It's just going to be more respectful. Just like, you know, as it gets dirtier and not clean, disorganized, it has a tendency to lower that expectation, so. >> Well, another area I'm concerned about is the curtain because >> [laughter] >> I've been here when children are running on there, and I would hate for somebody to roll
079[snorts] on that thing and it come down on them. And those small children's I mean >> It's a big heavy curtain. >> It is a big heavy curtain which could injure a child. And so I >> And Peak system does does do does do general regular maintenance on the cords and everything that comes with it. So >> I would just assume not hear something as as opposed to having a child hurt because that curtain comes down on them. I really haven't touched it so I don't know what if the condition of it but I don't need to do something to understand English that it's not in good shape. >> Yeah. Yeah, I mean I think the curtain for me and then obviously, you know, after you look at safety stuff, I think, you know, as
080we continue to use the gym as our showcase for everything, concerts, um PTO events, basketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, everything like we to your point have to have a functioning sound system. Um I think anyone who knows me would agree I'm rather loud and I hear all the time that people struggle to hear me when I'm screaming into the microphone announcing basketball games. Um you know, so it is a it is a challenge at times and if there's money's left over knowing that, you know, we're not using the high school, you know, we're spending the money to redo the floor, we've redone the paint in there, right? Things like that to freshen it up. I think if we had a functioning sound system knowing band, choir, music, drama, the sports, everything we're doing in there um
081requires a functioning system to me that's a priority if there's additional money so >> Well, and I'm going to we're talking marketing and branding and and and get let's let's also just have a you know, since we're this is part of the dialogue. Um and and Joe and I have been active in this um to the best of our ability. Um you know, there's in in currently in you know, there's it's happening in Salem Lakes but in Silver Lake there is not a lot of residential growth. In fact, in the 25 20 in in 2025 there was barely 1% of new construction in Salem Lakes. >> Wow. >> Yeah, it was like point >> It wasn't even one. >> It wasn't. It was like point eight. >> Yeah, I don't even know how they came
082up with that. >> In all of Salem Lakes. >> Wow. >> Well, well, that's what happens when you have an economic development committee that's been around for 3 years and has provided no economic development whatsoever. >> Like the one gas station? >> What [snorts] gas station? Is it the border? >> Right out of 83? >> South of the two that were already there? >> Shell, yeah. >> I don't know if I'm familiar with I don't know where that way that is. >> It's truly It is really >> What BP station on the border? >> It's my It's my check. >> Oh, okay. Okay. >> So, the other the other thing to bring in this, you know, as you look at as we look at preliminary budget and Tim talked about it, open enrollment is good
083is is an integral piece to that. And as open enrollment dollars go up, which they have, um we have to, you know, I would recommend that we can, you know, continue to look through the lens of if we got to spend X amount of dollars, let's just say $15,000 of freshening up our space, that's the equivalent of one and a half open enrollment kids. If you get two, you've already made money. That's where I think open enrollment has driven has forced, well, at least the ones that are mindful of it to think about through a private sector lens on school enrollment being a destination that how it's how it's related to your revenues and expenditures. Because the districts that are losing kids are the ones that are on the news. You know, and and I
084think that's and I drove through Silver Lake on my way here and I saw another school district's 2026 um graduate right downtown Silver Lake. So, you know, like and that's why we've made strategic decisions around partnerships for virtual and coming back to Jordan's conversation about, you know, none of this is going to balance equally, but adding some marketing and branding into that as part of a space that was approved is really smart to draw people in and and and make sure that people walk walk away. >> Well, and just because the makeup of the village right now, the only the only sure avenue we have for growth in student population is open enrollment. >> That's correct. >> You We're just There's not going to be district kids at any impactful level coming in in the
085next year or two. It's just not going to happen. >> I mean, especially as Chris mentioned earlier with the increase in the cost of the homes over the course of the last 2 years, it's made it more restrictive. It's not getting better. We have five new homes being built. Sour [snorts] point for me. We have five new homes being built. >> originally what, 19? >> Uh I think it was originally 24. 24 24 with the potential >> final though? >> Yes. >> That's it's final at five new homes. Uh which, you know, will increase a little bit cuz they're five new homes, but that's significantly less impactful, obviously, than 24 or 27. Uh and you know, I think decreases the chances that those people moving into those homes have kids. >> And [snorts] that's how
086Yeah, and that's how FTEs are calculated and your budget's calculated. >> Okay, any further discussion on the referendum savings and the >> Yeah, and and again, this is a discussion item if, you know, don't >> Can we go back to that? >> Yeah, absolutely. Sorry. >> Chris. Can you go back? >> No, I apologize. >> So, uh we were talking about pri- priority on this one. I would say um Yeah, camera system I think is pretty close to number one. I think Yeah, number close two is the is the curtain gym. Um and those are almost interchangeable just because of the safety aspect that both provide. I I almost teeter on saying the gym curtain stuff is a little bit more important because that's immediate child safety. They're around that stuff on a regular basis.
087Um and we do have cameras to some extent. Um >> The good news is we have the dollars to do both. >> Right. >> Yeah. And And he said this is this is a maximum. He goes it probably be less than that. So >> Well >> Like you said it's a focal point of the gym. Whenever anyone's in the gym and that curtain is closed, that is what everyone sort of looks to cuz it's a >> And it go that and like you said too, that goes back to the aesthetic that we're trying to create that draws people in as opposed to making them go So >> I know the power screen isn't in it, but the power screen is just like a it would just reflect Like your computer stuff on it? >> No,
088it's a >> I well I don't know really. >> Yeah, right now when we project on a screen like >> Use a white sheet. >> We have teach we have educators when we have when we host when we we have a bring all the kids in the gym it is a mad scramble to put TVs up, screens up. >> [snorts] >> People have their own sound system and I'm it's like what is going on? We should be able to power screen would be in the back of the a large screen in the back. >> Like a theater screen that you literally go like this. I literally go like this. And it drops down. There's a long throw LED projector that's there. No, I'm I'm out the projector from this Yeah, correct. >> It's another room
089like a movie theater. >> Like it's just it's making it like basically >> Plug and play. >> Yeah. Versus right now we have the the >> You got to bring the TVs in, you got to plug them in, you got to get them hooked up to the computer, you got to yeah. >> And have you seen our our our screen in the back of the stage? >> that is. >> It's okay. It's >> Is it a sewn together sheet? >> It is. It's a white sheet. >> I know what's going through your mind, Mr. Hurst. Apathy, that's what we're trying to >> Yeah, that's what we're trying to >> Well, and in that case, I don't so I don't know so much as it apathy as it was trying to make the best with what
090we had to do to make the best. >> Like I said, I know for a fact that that was that screen was [laughter] made by Mrs. Strasser for drama with the projector mounted up there. That's how that screen >> And she was standing there and saying, "You're not going to hurt my feelings to get rid of this old sheet." >> [laughter] >> I guarantee you it was. Like I said >> I just said that. So, anyways, I just >> Mr. Shick helped her hang it and helped her mount the projector but that's how that thing got back there. >> Ron and Julie really sewed together at her house and brought it. It's like four [laughter] bed sheets. That's all it is. >> And we will do a blue curtain even though a black curtain is
091is cheaper. We're going to do a blue curtain. So, that that was Oh, man. >> Is there a game plan for marketing outside of our district? >> You've spoken about this before how >> other school districts send their flyers into our into our town. Is there a Is there a game plan to to do that? >> Direct mailers? >> Just marketing our school into other districts. >> Yeah, like mailing out flyers to schools to them. Yes. >> You're on the list of the IRA. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> I I I >> That's all. That's fine. >> That is a That is a strength of mine. >> Yeah, that's all I needed to know. >> Yeah, yeah. So, just be prepared, you know, that that's those That is um I have
092I have a videographer who I trust who's coming to visit us. He reached out to me. He's He's great. He wants to visit us and he's like, "When are we going to start doing something out there?" I'm like, "Well, give Give some time." And then a um former um corporate exec for um uh the old Allen-Bradley, she which I worked I forgot the name of it off the top of my head. Um the the large clock in the Milwaukee um I worked with her at my previous district on marketing and branding and setting up basically an entire system there. So, yeah. >> Is that the group that saved the the Allen-Bradley clock? >> Yeah, I No, I'm trying to think of the name of the company. >> That's a few years back they were talking
093about having to take it down and then there was a huge uh something something some marketing firm got behind it and created a huge uh >> Yeah, she's she's saved that. >> Yeah, she's she's brilliant. So >> Okay. Do So, do we have any more questions, comments about this referendum savings? Any other priorities that you wanted to list? >> I I would I I would say if we the the re-king the doors is a big one, but that's going to be a bigger discussion because of the cost that >> We'll get bids for that. >> For sure. Um but I also I agree with you, Chris. Ma- manage We're not utilizing that space and we could be utilizing that basement space for so much. Um looking into waterproofing the walls and getting a a an
094updated flooring system down there, I think is I think it's a good idea. >> I'm just going to continue People walk in there now and are like Oh, same line every time. Whoa, this is a huge space. This is super nice. I'm like, yeah. And it's >> Did you talk to PSI about the uh feasibility of doing a chair lift on that stairwell? >> Oh, yes. >> We did. We did. And he I said he agreed with you that doing that main Remember we talked about that in the walk? There's three There's three basically stairs there. He said, "Yeah, that main one." He He didn't get me a bid, but we'd have to do I I would recommend that >> [snorts] >> doing that a chairlift there. We could use a different entrance, but at
095some point we probably would have a discussion too about making that North Main entrance also ADA accessible. >> Yeah, cuz it's not. >> Cuz that's the one where the stairs are, all right. >> That's correct, yeah. So that's that's the only >> And that's that's that's a ramp. >> That's right, yeah. Yeah. >> And I think that's a good idea because obviously if that's where that is going to be, you want to have >> Correct. >> But the cost to that is astronomically lower than doing in like a single person elevator. The only downside to it is is then they have to have assistance in taking their regular equipment downstairs for them. So we'd we'd have to figure out something for that, too. And it may maybe that's as simple as we just have a
096staff member carry it down for them. >> I would say that's >> But there's probably some liabilities as well that we have to consider. >> Yeah. >> Okay, cool. >> So we did have the discussion and yeah. >> Yeah, because obviously if we're going to utilize that space, we're legally required to make sure that it's accessible for everybody. >> Mhm. >> If we were to not do that, whatever services we have down there, we would also have to make available up here. >> Mhm. >> And so the chairlift is the most cost-effective way. So >> Okay, so let's move on to the next agenda item, review and discuss the print services contract. >> Yeah, this is yeah, this is just a discussion. Let me pull it up. >> Somewhere it is, here it is. I
097just as I want to make sure that the board is in the know as we start going through and having discussions about upgrading technology. Um I've had three bids here. Um this is doesn't require approval from the board. It's just a discussion and information. I wanted you to take a look right now. Our average um print device in our building is 7.4 years old. And I can tell you that some of them are >> I don't see the operating capacity on >> They're regular regularly receiving maintenance. It is a >> They're working about 40% of the time. >> Oh gosh. And and I can Yeah, and then on top of it to your point, some of the which is not calculated in here, but it we could if we took did a lot of time
098on calculating. We have um uh additional um printers throughout the building, which are significantly more expensive to cost to to print and maintain. This These models were basically all three companies had the same scope, and that was replace Two of Two of our current copiers were still um we have a year left on paying them, but these companies would cut a check to the current lease company and then replace those. So that That's >> they they eat the cost of us >> Yep. Yep. And then um and then uh that would replace all the devices. We'd have five copiers. Two in the teacher work room. That would be brand new, same type of device, color and black and white. One in the main office. Uh the elementary wing, that would have a replacement. And then
099there'd be another one in the in the sixth grade hallway there where they have a a printer. All printers would be removed other than other than Sue Shultz who prints checks, you'd have one, but it would be just all brand new copiers. In addition, this includes the cost for what is called PaperCut. And PaperCut would be a fob-based system. So, if I send a print job, I it would basically it wouldn't print until I went up with my Yeah, ideally it's the fob that we have. That's what we're talking about. It wouldn't go until you print that. So, that adds quality control to our print. And it happens very often. In addition, it would also add security. It would prevent students from picking up print copies, which has happened, too. Um and uh it would
100just increase our workflow. Um I met with Ryman January and December December. They were very good. They're a um family-owned company out of the middle of the state. I think it's Baraboo. Um I met with Forward TS, who's a uh employee or I mean a um family-owned business out of uh West Dallas. And then Impact are current provider. They gave us bids. Please note that Ryman, although I really enjoyed them, um once they found out that Forward got in there, somehow at the witching hour all their costs changed and lowered. Which didn't leave a really strong a good taste in my mouth. So, I was just kind of like, "Oh, okay." Forward TS is basically the grandfather started it. The his son owns it. His son is now the vice president. The sales guy's been
101there for 30 years. He walks in, says, "This is what we do." There was no sales pitch. He's like, "Here's our costs. Here's what we do. Here's what's included. Everything but paper and staples." Right? And he's like, "Here we go." And I'm like, "Perfect." Um and then um And so, my recommendation my my in moving forward, they were also the lowest on the cost per per color, but also black and white. And I felt really comfortable about their business model and their approach. Um >> So, that includes toner, too? >> Yep. >> That was my question. >> Yep. Yep. >> So, they all have the same features, though. There's no one that has something >> Rhyme and forward are literally the same, and all three of them have the same features. That's correct. >> Excellent.
102>> And so, when I think I get this, but I just want to >> Yeah, go ahead. >> So, when we're when we're talking about switching over these, we're going to have a uniform system across the Yeah, because looking at what we have now, what a hodgepodge. Uh and then, on top of that, you you guys I think all of us here work with printers all the time, and I have plotters that I use for doing blueprints. Seven years is the max on those things. They start failing after five. I mean, and that's just the way that they go, so. >> Yeah, and and and you know, we have we have teacher devices, we have monitors that are still being still being plugged in using VGA cables, which is now everything's HDMI. Um then we
103have desktop devices that we can't >> [snorts] >> update anymore. So, you know, from a from a budgetary standpoint, this is why, you know, some of the decisions we're making are to make sure we we made a budget and and plan these accordingly. And I think from a print services seeing the amount of emails and downtime that our teachers are experiencing, that cost is not included in here, and I think that's pretty significant. So, I just wanted to just make sure you were aware of it, and >> And in the in the same vein of this discussion, all of this stuff is included in our in our equipment replacement plans that we're putting in place, correct? >> Yes. Yes. Yes. >> I just don't want to see us get stuck in the same boat. >>
104No. Absolutely. So, that's why this is on a this is on a five-year. >> Yeah. >> So, that's in that fifth year, we'd start out to bids and then in there would also be as we discussed teacher devices. We're establishing a consistent rotation on our Chromebooks, Chromebook carts. We're we're looking at in addition a rotation on the the camera system, the servers, everything. >> And we have long-term budgeting for all of the >> Well, we have to we'll have to establish that. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yes, correct. Absolutely. Okay. That That's what I wanted to share. >> Thank you for that. All right, the next item is to approve the fund balance resolution for 2026-2027. Uh the first one is the committed fund balance. Uh uh be it resolved by the Silver Lake Salem Joint 1
105School District, Kenosha County, Wisconsin that the school district will use fund balance to pay the school district's accounts payable and post-employment benefits as of June 30th, 2026. >> I'll make a motion to approve the committed fund balance as read. >> I'll second. >> Okay. Motion by uh Mike Gentile, seconded by Joe Hurst to approve uh that committed fund balance as read. Do you have any questions, comments? >> No. >> Okay, so we'll take a vote. All those in favor? >> I. >> All those opposed? Abstain? Motion approved. Okay, the second is um to the assigned fund balance. So, be it resolved that the Silver Lake Salem Joint 1 School District, Kenosha County, Wisconsin that the school district designates all remaining fund balances for future cash flow purposes to avoid short-term borrowing and to demonstrate financial
106stability and therefore preserve or enhance the district's bond rating. I have a motion to approve. >> I'll make a motion to approve the assigned fund balance for 2026-2027. >> I'll second. >> [snorts] >> Motion by Joe Hurst, seconded by Luke Hamilton to approve uh the assigned fund balance as read. Any questions or comments? Okay. So, we'll take a vote. All those in favor? >> Aye. Uh any opposed? Any abstain? Motion approved with five ayes. Uh next uh board meeting is July 28th, 2026. We're going to make a motion to go into closed session uh pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.185 sub 1 sub C to complete the uh district administrator's evaluation and to discuss his contract. I'll make that motion. >> I'll second. >> Thank you, Joe. Motion by Vicki Galles, seconded by Joe Hurst. All
107approve? >> Aye. Any opposed? Any abstain? Motion approved with five ayes. We're in closed >> Yeah. >> at 7:25. >> Thank you. See you. >> Thank you for coming. >> Right, can we just say something? >> Yeah, I think so. >> Is there any questions that I don't know what I can ask you right now? >> Yes, I mean I don't know what that is.