BOE Meeting 12/08/2025

001So, we'll be just going. >> Yeah. >> Okay. All right. We're going to reconvene into open session. Thank you guys for all being here. We got a full house tonight. >> Um, we're going to start with taking positive steps of service award. >> I'm going to turn this over to Mr. Junk. Awesome. pass colors on. >> She does. >> Yeah. >> So, some of you know Christy. She's a math teacher um at the high school. Been there for >> A lot of years. [laughter] That's all I'll say. So, um I'm going to read this about Christie. >> Way more than a math. [laughter] >> Uh Loai High School seniors recently participated in a meaningful real life simulation designed to help them understand what it's like to live on an average income in their chosen career

002field. And this impactful experience would not have been possible without the outstanding leadership and dedication of Christy Pasy. From leading a group of teachers to help organize the logistics to preparing students for the responsibilities they would face, Christie demonstrated exceptional commitment and organization over the past year and a half in offering this hands-on learning opportunity to our seniors called Senior Reality Day. Throughout the day, students were divided into morning and afternoon groups navigating real world financial decisions such as housing, [clears throat] transportation, child care, and everyday expenses. Under Christiey's direction, the event blended practical skill building with meaningful reflection, helping students recognize the realities of budgeting and financial independence. Her and her committee's ability to coordinate the multiple groups of people, structure the flow of student participation and support staff and volunteers, speaks to her

003strong leadership qualities. A special acknowledgement is also due for Christiey's collaboration with community members, many of whom generously volunteered their time to guide students through budgeting scenarios. Hosting the event offampus at the comfort in and sweets in DeForest required extra coordination and Christy rose to the challenge with professionalism and care. Her and her PPG group not only created a memorable learning experience for our seniors but also strengthened the connection between Loi High School and the broader community. I'm grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she continues to make on our students lives in and outside of the classroom. So Christy passing positive steps for service award >> and what I learned in financial right I can't give you money I can give you a >> grand anything you want to say >> yeah um

004I just want to thank the school board for allowing us to um try the activity and kind of trusting us to go with it. Uh, a huge shout out to Loai Utilities who sponsored the entire event for us that we could host it off-site. Um, I think it's a really important piece of it is to go off site so they don't feel like they're in school that they're in the real setting. Um, to Sorly and LMC for uh, he made all the posters and when I needed someone to do all the randomization, he took care of all that for me. Um, and then I have a member of my PPG group here, Mr. Coach Paul's um Shell Paul's and the rest of the PPG group because it was a definitely a group effort. So just

005thank you to all those people. >> Well, thank you very much. Son participated and he doesn't say much and he said he liked that and it was [laughter] >> he was also happy that he didn't go broke. So that's really >> there were a couple people I there was one kid we had to just stop the simulation and say timeout you have to go home now because >> he was very broke but he [laughter] he did learn a lot. Um but it was I think it was 38 community members by the time that volunteered the whole day for us. Um so that >> and they played their role really well. The car salesman really upsaled those cars and then they had to go back and get rid of them. So [laughter] >> that was >>

006the beauty of what you did though, you put people who had those real jobs in those positions. So those kids got to interact with real people who did those things. >> Yeah, >> it was amazing. >> It was Chico Police was there and he handed out tickets >> accordingly [laughter] at times like they were like they would get random tickets and then they could take it to a real judge >> and you could get an attorney, right? I love attorney there. >> So it it cost money. Yeah, [laughter] it cost money for the attorney fee. Um, and any ticket they got, they had to go at least talk to the attorney and then they had to go in front of the judge. >> Very cool. >> So, everybody played their role really well. So, hopeful

007to do it again. We're hoping I can still be a PPG so that we can continue to we have some great ideas for next year. So, >> thank you. Yes. No insurance. handing out 100 grand tonight. >> Yeah. Uh these we're going to wait. >> Okay. >> So, we're going to skip ahead to our uh >> Ninth grade presentation. So, awesome. Back over to Mr. Jel. >> So, nth graders, I'm going to have you go out by the screen to start with. And as you're doing that, I'm going to hand the board um some information. You guys can head over there. So there is a program called Renew Our Schools Get Smart with Energy Use and uh Michael Radloff who is a science teacher and Leo Olsen who's also a science teacher teaches all of

008our ninth graders. So they introduced this program to them and I'm not going to talk about it much because they're going to explain all of this in their presentation but I want to give you this handout. This comes from the Renew Our Schools website. And then on the back, you'll see some guidelines that the ninth graders came up with based on the audit that they completed. Let you look at that present. Okay. So, I'll let you guys introduce yourselves and you're going to point at Mr. Oh, you got a click. It's all you. >> All right. My name is Annisson Angel. >> We're gonna talk to you about our high school's energy production consumption and policy that we come up with. >> So, basically, when we did this audit, um it was a bunch of

009ninth grade students that went around to different uh classrooms of sorts and and went around and sort of checked the light levels in the rooms, the temperature, and how much energy they were consuming. And why we were doing this is because we wanted to find ways to save energy around the school. And this was a good way to start. The result of this information for like the average classroom, the lux meter. What this chart is saying is out of all the classrooms, 70% of these classrooms were overlit, which means we are spending more money on the electricity bill. Around $2,981 on lighting. And what the second chart is saying is the amount of phantom load. What this chart is saying is that 40% of classes are experienced thing called phantom load. Like that is when

010an appliance is giving off energy when it isn't in use, which means electricity bill becomes more expensive. >> Okay. Um these are results of what we classified as odd rooms. For example, like the pool or the auditorium, the gym, the LMC. Um uh this is the first chart you see is a lux chart. Um it shows us that 66.7% of these odd rooms have a lux or lighting that is above the recommended amount. And 33.3% of these rooms are within recommended range. The second chart shows the phantom load. So this uh this chart says that 33.3% of our odd rooms are experiencing phantom load which are appliances that are taking energy when they aren't on or in use which affects the electricity bill. >> This shows the lighting in the hallways. The whole school average

011hallway is The recommended range of a hallway is 50 to 100 lux. We are surpassing the recommended lux by 385%. The whole school yearly hallway lighting cost is $3,733. And so this is a school that has solar power. Um has solar panels on top of it. They're much much smaller than our school and they only use on average at their very height use about like 30 um kilowatts which is significantly less than ours as as you'll see in a moment. But so the green basically represents the um the solar and the energy produced by the solar panels each day. And as you can see some days um it it um surpasses amount that they energy amount of energy energy that they consume each day. Um this is our energy consumption each um specifically the LOI

012high school's energy consumption each each of six days and this is at and at our peak it's about 300 I mean yeah 300 kilowatt each day that we're spending on electricity and we're spending about $2,865 um each every every week doing this. >> The light in the hallways by spacing them further apart so that the hallways are not overl. We should add solar panels to all the school buildings because as you saw in the previous slide, the solar panels on Sundays are producing more energy than the school consumes. Take out one of the bulbs out of each of the hallway lights. >> Um, thank you for um listening to your presentation. Are there any questions? One of the things that you can do is if you go to that second page, you can look at

013some of the other guidelines that we're going to start following. And that's teachers, that's students working with Scott, our custodian, working with Neil building and grounds on some of the things that we can change at our school to reduce the consumption of energy, which will save the district some money. So, can I ask you guys one question? question. I kind of know the answer, but I want you to How did you find out what each room looked like? Did you use any devices or what does that look like? I saw you in a classroom one time using some devices to figure all that all out. What was that all about? >> Um, so there's this thing that plugs into a wall and basically you unplug whatever device is in there and then you plug that

014in and then you plug the thing that used to be plugged in into that outlet and basically that will read you how much that how much energy energy that one thing is using. Another thing we used, I think it was called a lux meter. Basically, it has this sort of dome on the top of the device and it h and it reads how much lighting is in each um area that it's in. >> And an infrared thermometer when we did um temperature, you would have to stand like six feet away from a wall and then you would measure the temperature of the room. >> So, so the company installed an e- gauge for us. So you saw the readings there. So we can see all the time exactly the energy consumption that we have in

015the high school. Um so it was really interesting to see that the first day, the first week where it looked like and there's one another thing that we are going to do a better job is we have a lot of screens that are plugged in in our building that are constantly on. So we turn those off. I have not had my lights on in my office for a long time now after since we since we've had this audit. Like I just turn them off. I don't need to use them. So, we're a little bit more conscientious of of lights being turned off and and other things in the school. So, >> yeah, >> I have a question. So, my dad used to work for well what's now Alliant Energy was Wisconsin Power Light back in

016the day. Um, so I'm familiar with the whole phantom load. So, I'm just curious, were you all Was anybody surprised um with the amount of energy that is actually used by things that you think are off but are still plugged in? I remember, we're talking 35, 40 years ago, I remember him bringing a device home that was able, you know, like you said, you plug it in and even though things aren't on, it's still pulling energy. So just to see how much again this was a long time ago but it is surprising to see. I'm just curious if anybody you know in the classes was surprised you know with that whole phantom load. >> Some people definitely were um some people didn't know a lot about energy going into it and then we learned a

017lot while sort of going through this whole process. >> These things also add up very quickly. >> Absolutely. Can you go back a couple slides to your Bodai High School energy use? >> That one there. So that's during September or October or when? >> Um, it is October and I think it's like >> it's October to November 1st. So it's like six days. It's a little weird, but I just >> So that's off season rates. So the minute we go back to summer and the AC kicks on, those are going to be very cheap numbers, very low numbers. And how much did you say that was for a week there? >> So for >> 2600 2,800 >> $2,865, right? >> So it'll be much higher in the summer. >> It'll be much higher in when

018the AC is on. So >> So even though that sounds like an astronomical amount of money, and it is, it's going to go even higher once the AC kicks in. >> Well, thanks for the bad news. >> You're [laughter] in all those things plugged in. >> Yeah. But it's it's great that you guys are taking the initiative to try and find ways to bring those things down. >> No, it's shocking. Did you guys do this like as a whole class or you guys were in like little groups or >> Yeah, all of science n split up into groups and got a slide in different classrooms. >> Oh, nice. >> Nice. >> You guys did great presenting too. Thank you. I appreciate it. >> Thank you. >> And I love that there is what to do.

019>> Yeah. >> Action plan, >> things you can do at home. Things you can do. Yeah. A lot of things you can do at home. >> We can take one of these lights out of each of these things bothering. >> I'd be good with it. >> Yeah. Us board members love when you give us solutions, too. Not >> Here you go. [laughter] >> So, thank you. >> Thank you very much. [applause] I don't know. >> President [laughter] was asking [snorts] >> [laughter] >> Thanks again, GUYS. [applause] >> All right. So, we have another presentation >> that's going to be uh our strategic plan refresh. So, uh, just to give you a little background, uh, this strategic plan refresh began in March with a meeting of the board of education. The board mapped out the community

020and selected stakeholders that represent many different areas within the school district of Bodai. Um, as a district, we really appreciate the time, dedication, and focus this group had throughout the process. I'm going to turn it over to our three representatives of strategic plan refresh committee, Erica Bardwell, Scott Baron, and Scott Pette, and they present the committee's recommendation to the board of education. So turn over to you three. Thank you for being here so much. >> But the clicker is over here to see you have to point. >> You have to point in the back corner. >> This back corner. >> Yeah. To see you. >> Where do you want to go? >> You choose. >> You're starting. >> Oh boy. [laughter] It's Oh, you know what? We'll stand over here so you can look at

021the screen at the same time. Executive decision. Hello. Thank you for having us. Um, as Dr. Branding said, on March 20th, you all met, you mapped out the community, and you decided um a group of people that would help with um putting together >> I know. >> No, everybody. >> I've never used it, but I feel like everybody that does is not a fan of it. >> There you go. There we go. [laughter] um the board of education uh wanted to represent a cross-section of the community. So, make sure that all areas of the community um were represented with the people that they picked. Um and though I thought they did a great job of that, though I know Scott and Sky were not in the same social circles and nor was I in the

022same social circles with anyone that I was sitting in the room with. So, I thought that was really nice that we all got to go out and talk to different areas of the community. the board uh gave us a charge. >> Uh step one uh we were supposed to develop strategies to obtain community input. So step one was we were supposed to decide how do we get feedback from the community and engage everyone and not just people with kids in the district, all stakeholders in the community, every taxpayer, alumni, everyone involved that has a stake in our school district. Um we went through and we examined the district mission the current uh pillars and a cross cutting strategy to do the next five years. So this was done five years ago. They asked us to

023refresh to do it again. And then today we're here to present those findings to you. You did it. Um, I know the names of the people who sat on the committee are up here, but I they put in a lot of time and effort and spent a long time at the table working really hard on things. So, if you don't mind, I would love to take a moment to just read their names because I think it's important. Um the the three of us so Erica Bardwell and Sky Baron and Scott Pierquet Heather Baron was our board liaison. Pam Cunningham, Susan Gael, Diana Carl's Heidi Lew, Steve Neander, Dave Pulse, Emily Tmbart, uh Julia Whising, and Rachel Whooper. Um two of those people with the asterisks had served on this committee previously and so they really

024were helpful along the way for what this was supposed to look like. Um, so as Erica mentioned, this was a big commitment for the people that decided to be a part of it. Um, and I think it's important to show, you know, what we did, the time investment of the meetings, the ideas, fairs, the interviews. Um, but it was also what we were doing in those meetings. It wasn't just about collecting the data and throwing it back at the board and back at the community. Um, we took a lot of time scrutinizing every word that we used or the questions that we presented to the community. Um, and as Erica mentioned, I was on the previous um, committee that did this. And I felt like this time it was a lot different because the first

025time we knew that people that showed up were going to be in person. They were going to be able to work off of each other, um, come back with more ideas if they thought of them that day. But for these, we knew that most of our responses were going to come through a Google survey where people weren't going to be able to feed off of each other and get more of their ideas down on paper. Um, so I felt like there was a lot more that went into the questions that we created for the community. Um, and then beyond that, you know, making sure as many people as possible knew about the survey, interviewing people in person, showing up to these ideas fairs, which we'll talk about as well. Um, and then After collecting all

026that data, again, scrutinizing every single piece of data that came through to make sure that we could translate that into something that was important to the community and bring it back to you today. Um, so this next slide is just kind of showing that the commitment for the two hours that we were there each time was there, but it was also months of coordinating with multiple people. As you saw, there were 12, 13 of us that we had to coordinate a lot of schedules. Um that didn't always work great, but we still managed to get six meetings in and uh the two ideas fairs and now that you >> it also want to thank the board for empowering the community to go through this process. Um, it was nice that this was done by real

027LOI parents, real LODI taxpayers and staff whose only interest is this community. Um, some of the stuff I'm going to say is probably a little bit of repeat, but you know, before we gathered new input from the community, we review the the current strategic plan that's in place. And obviously, the people who served before were really helpful to the newbies who had no idea what we were doing going into this process. So, that was extremely helpful. But from day one, our goal was to reach as many families and community members as possible, not just the most vocal people. So, we decided to use a three-pronged approach. Uh we would do surveys that would go out to everybody in the community, uh interviews for deeper conversations, and then idea fairs uh at the school for people

028that wanted to come and have the had the time to come to to do that. But every one of those formats, those three formats were the same five open-ended questions. So every voice was treated fairly and consistently. So these are just some some pictures from some of the um committee meetings that we had. Uh as you can see, you probably recognize some of the faces in there. It's it's your neighbors, your parents, your students, staff members. There was no scripts, no predetermined outcomes, and no outside influence. So the tough part was how do we get information from the community? Um because that's really wasn't us on the committee that were creating the plan. We were taking the input that the community wanted to be in the plan. So we had a couple choices. Uh we

029could have went with multiplechoice questions. If we would have done that, that could have dictated what the plan ultimately would have been and would have limited how people could have given communication and we would have been guessing at what the community wanted to tell us. So, we went with open-ended questions that allowed us to capture deeper feedback without forcing any predetermined answers. Uh, but we asked the same five questions again regardless of what the formats were. So, these were the questions. um you can read them verbatim if you'd like, but what are some of the things a school district should stop doing, start doing, and continue doing? What three things should we prioritize to nurture every student's growth and opportunities? What is an idea to support enhance our school district's inclusive environment? What's an idea

030to support enhance innovative problem solvers in our schools? And as a result of the strategic planning process, how are we going to measure our success? And that was extremely hard to do without my glasses on by the way. [laughter] Um, >> so the question I think someone touched on it already, but how would we get these questions out to people? Um, so we had a lot of different ways to to get this out. One was we sent a flyer out to every household in in the school district asking for um if they wanted to be part of it. There were in multiple hightra locations. There were multiple social media pushes and I think Erica talked about mapping out the community. I think we looked at what probably 30 different buckets of people could fall in

031whether or not they had kids in the school, whether they were retired, whether they were had kids in the sport program or music or not or none of the programs. And so we mapped those out and specifically reached out to those people. and some of us when we reached out to them we said is there anyone else we should interview that you think would would want to be part of this process. Um so we promoted it as much as we possibly could in multiple formats uh which we think we captured people who might not have been captured in the survey and I forgot what the final numbers were but I think we were significantly higher than the first one was about 30% higher. Does that sound right there? Here are some photos from the two

032of the idea fairs that we had. I I was at the 21st one. I think there's probably 10 people that showed up, 15 maybe. I didn't attend one of the 31st, but I think there were more at that particular one. But again, it was it was just really a cross-section of our our population. Students, retirees, staff, a lot of different people showed up at these fair. Uh last thing, um as we move through the plan tonight, uh I just want you to say we all took this very seriously. We we were very respectful that the board chose us to be members of this committee. Um we're we're going to go through the results and you'll see that there's a lot of major themes that showed up again and again and every word as you mentioned

033was deliberately chosen to be not only in the questions but also in the strategic plan. We discussed sometimes at nauseium does this word represent the spirit and tone of what the community told us. uh the facilitators of the group talked about that this strategic plan would be guard rails and so we wanted to make sure those guardrails represented what the the community wanted. Yes, we all brought our own perspectives but was really the community that spoke and we all held ourselves accountable and each other accountable to make sure what's in the plan represents what the community wanted. >> Um so before we get into what these new pillars new plan is going to look like. This is just a reminder of what our old plan looked like. So, as you can see, we had our

034five pillars. And for those of you who are not familiar, the old pillars were one, preparing for the future, nurturing the whole student, innovative communication, connection, district, workforce, and operational excellence. Um, and then there was kind of that overbearing um theme of innovation last time was the comment that we got over and over again. Um so now we will dive into the questions and some of the results that we saw from those questions. So the first question as we had seen um is kind of a three-parter. Um, and so the first part of, and I should say before I get into this one, is that, um, I kind of felt like this question was a good way for, you know, when people hear that you're going to ask questions about the board of education or

035the schools district in general, people typically have a topic that's on top of their head that is bothering them or that they feel really good about. Um, so this question kind of allowed people to get those thoughts out on paper and then dive deeper into the other questions along the way. Um, So the first one, what should the school district of LOI stop doing? Um as you can see the top um subject here was the political and cultural agendas. Um but we also had some really other high priority topics that people um felt passionate about that the school district should stop doing. Favoritism, bullying, um obviously people always care about the spending and taxes. Um and then overemphasis on sports and academics, homework, meetings, and testing. So, um all of the results can also be

036found online. So, there's a multitude of different results. Um these are just kind of the main themes that seem to come out of this question specifically. What should the school district of Loai start doing? Um so, as you can see, some topics that you would expect to see. Um clubs, extracurriculars, staff support uh and the top one and this one being expanding career trades and apprenticeships. We saw a lot of people pushing towards career um and life skill readiness. Um and you'll kind of see that throughout the other questions as well. And then the final one for this one is what should the school district of LOI continue doing? Um and I personally love this one. I love that the top one from our community members is that they love Loi pride. They love the

037culture, the traditions, um, and the academic excellence that we already have within our school district. Um, so even with the stop doings, the start doings, there's still a lot of pride and people are very proud to be here. Um, and I thought that was very neat to see. So, next question. Continuing on, um, we asked people, "What is an idea to support or enhance our school district's inclusive environment?" And, um, I think, >> yep, there it is. I was like, well, I'll just read it alone. [laughter] >> Let's start with this one. What three things should we prioritize to nurture every student's growth and opportunities? Um the number one answer, no surprise, was core academic foundations, reading, math, writing and comprehension. Um and then we had a very high amount of life skills, career readiness

038and real world learning. Um moving through people were concerned about social emotional learning or wanted us to prioritize that. Um they also wanted quality staff retention and teacher support um individualized support for all students and extracurricular opportunities and well-rounded growth. Um we also asked what is an idea to support or enhance our school district's inclusive environment. Um the top answer was expanding all opportunities and um we heard encouraging peer interaction and belonging. Um, I heard that personally a lot at the feedback uh at the sharing nights, so that was kind of fun to see it come through on the surveys as well. Um, celebrate diverse student pathways. Um, and continuing on with staff training, support for inclusion, support for underrepresented and marginalized groups, and balancing political and social issues. >> Can I interrupt one second?

039I thought with this question, I don't know if you guys agree, when we asked people this one, I felt a lot of people kind of went, "What do you mean by that?" And I said, "However you take it." And that was kind of the point of how we wanted that. We never wanted to like say, "Well, this is what we mean." And it was interesting all the different responses how people would take that one. So, I just thought that was interesting when I get that look of, you know, I'm like, "Whatever you want to think." >> That's what I was going to say. It means something different for every person >> and I got a lot of different ideas and answers. >> It could be something different. >> That was the most surprising question that

040I took >> and I remember when we talked about the questions too was like people could take that different way. Perfect. That's what you know that's what we wanted like to make it so people we have even more wider answers. So >> sorry didn't mean to >> sorry. [laughter] I did it. I promise. I knew it. >> It's gonna go ahead like >> another question was, "What is an idea to support enhance innovative problem solving problem solvers in our school?" I know during the interview some people struggled with this one as well. >> Um, >> but I think what people are really saying when I look at all these is there's a lot of different paths for students to take after K12 >> and not just focusing only on college. That's important. We want to

041be ready if that's the choice to go. But it's really real world hands-on problem solving seem to be the number one thing. So kids can can have a a lot of different variety of paths they could take and be successful. Um we want to have inspiring empowering teachers to help them accomplish that. We want to encourage creativity, open-ended thinking and peer learning. Obviously strong academic and foundational skills are pretty common in every single one of these. People want students to have a voice in leadership opportunities to gain confidence um after they leave school and individualized learning and support to help kids that maybe need a little bit more support and help kids advance that even further that already advanced and then you know we do the strategic plan. How do we measure is it successful?

042So as a result of the strategic planning process, what student accomplishments would reflect success and number one was academic achievement and readiness. Second was graduation and post-secondary outcomes. Having kids have a strong sense of character, respect, and citizenship. Having people feel like they belong, have inclusion, engagement, good life skills, real world preparedness, and safe and positive environment. Um so as you saw in the schedule of how our meetings um came about after all of the data collection we did have three additional meetings to just look at the data and come to a consensus as to what we should be presenting here today. Um so as we said with the questions there was a lot of scrutiny around every single word that we decided to put into these pillars. Um, we wanted to make sure that

043we were fully representing what the community said and what they wanted you guys to hear. Um, and so I would highly recommend that if you are passionate about seeing every single response, you go on the website and look at these responses because, you know, we did our best to put those words together into a consensus. Um, but for any doubters, it's all out there. It's all we wrote down every single word that person had said in all the different ways that we collected this data. Um so as you can see us working hard, we worked in um small groups to begin with to kind of um draw comparisons to the old plan. Uh we split things apart. We put things together from the old plan. We created new parts of this plan. Um and then

044we slowly came into a bigger group until we were all together finally deciding that finalized plan. Um so Now we'll go through what that is >> before we talk. [laughter] >> Um well while Dr. Brnik is moving that over. Um before we talk about the plan uh I would like to talk about the graphic really quick. So the last strategic plan had pillars and this time we thought new plan, new look. Uh so we chose bubbles. Um [laughter] and this particular design was created by Emily Temparge [applause] because you know she knows how to use Canva and in one of the meetings and she's quite good at it. In one of the meetings, someone was like, "Can we just see what that would look like?" And she volunteered and was like, "Yeah, sure. I can

045do that." And so we sat in my office uh one day and made bubbles and she made five different designs for the for us to all look over um and did an excellent job putting it together. So, thank you, Emily, for all of your work on that. It's really cool that we don't have to, you know, hire a company to do it. Um, and I think it's really cool that as a student you get to like leave your mark for the next five years >> and in the future. Um, I do want to start out by just reading the district mission as a reminder. Um, in partnership with our community, nurturing every student's potential for growth and opportunities socially, mentally, academically in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment to create innovative problem solvers. So, if

046you think about the district mission and then think back to the questions that we asked, you can probably like put together where we derived them from. And we tried to do our best to come up with questions that would help put forth a plan that would align with the district mission, if that makes sense. Can I >> sorry to interrupt I just want to say Emily I love this layout because you've got in the center >> the school district of >> Loi >> and everything else is connecting and touching that >> versus you know what we had before the pillars I love it >> absolutely love it way more visually engaging than >> before sorry to interrupt >> no it's no problem it also doesn't make one thing more important than the other all-encompassing um

047all connected. >> One more thing before I have them go through the bubbles. Uh the number one thing that we saw through almost every question was community connections. And as a group, we were like, how how do we put that in every single area? And the answer is >> that's okay. The answer is we don't really. We have it as our overarching theme >> and tie all of these bubbles with the community connections because that's what the community asked for. >> So are we calling them bubbles or we call them >> you I [laughter] it's up to you the circles the ovals whatever you'd like. First bubble academic excellence um every student ensure every student achieves strong foundational skills and the core competencies needed for readiness in their career pathways. So we have some bullet

048points that I think are going to be provided to the board about what these represent. Um so we're not going to go have those on the actual uh slide itself but it's ensure that every student develops strong core competencies in things such as um writing, science, math, literacy while at the same time maintaining diverse programming such as STEM electives, advanced placement and uh exchange programs. But we're going to we want to define success not only by test scores. That was a theme that really came out during the the input is not not everything should be tied directly to a test but really readiness for whatever path that child chooses whether it's college, trades or some other career. Uh second one is success um beyond the classroom. So it's equipped students with essential life skills, expanded

049career technical education, work experience and extracurricular opportunities to thrive outside the classroom. So really it was talking about how to provide real world hands-on problem solving opportunities kind of like we saw at at the first presentation that was that was provided. I think that was a great u representation of of what we're meaning here. Uh and expand career technical education trades and apprenticeship pathways whatever those would be. Um basic goal is really help every student develop financial literacy, goal setting and accountability and then supportive and engaging culture, actively strengthen trust, communication and relationships that foster a safe and respectful sense of belonging for all. We want to build stronger school family community partnerships that increase trust and transparency. promote consistent expectations for behavior, communication, and respect across all schools, and create an environment where every

050student and staff member feels valued and included. >> Um, and then the final two, and they were placed where they are placed for a reason, and that's because we felt like these two pillars were kind of the foundation of our school district to be able to continue doing what it's doing. Um so the first one being strong and inspired staff attract, support and retain passionate team members who inspire learning and innovation. Um personally for the question that I presented on the this topic specifically came up in both the start and continues. So while we absolutely love our staff, we want to start continue starting and continuing to support them in ways that they want to stay here. Um because without great staff, we can't really produce great students. Um operational and financial sustainability, ensure long-term

051operational success through strategic financial stewardship, budgeting and innovative planning. Um, so this kind of came about through the different comments that we would see based on facilities or referendums. Um, you know, the stuff that people get passionate about at those times. Um, but again, foundational to the sustainability of our district and the long-term success. >> I didn't do that. [laughter] Um the strategic plan refresh web page will be put on the district website and there you could find anything and everything that you were ever looking for having to do with the strategic plan including this um presentation. So it'll go through the survey questions. Who were the committee members? All the raw data is there. So if you were like well I answered this and I don't think they looked at it. you can like

052go in and look for your answer. All the data is out there. Um, and there are pictures of the process along the way. So, it is there for everyone to see and look in and dive a little deeper if if this wasn't >> but people's names won't be on there. So, >> no, the all the surveys were anonymous. Correct. >> Correct. Um, and finally, uh, we worked really hard to make sure that this was a a communitydriven plan. Uh we hope that you agree and choose to adopt it. Uh we I'm just going to speak for myself here. I love that the board wants to engage the community. You don't have to. You don't have to. And I love that you make time and go out of your way to create this opportunity to take

053community feedback and actually listen and implement it in everyday classroom life. And that's as as a person with a student in the district. Very cool. Um, thank you to everyone who took time to give the district input. Um, and the committee would like to thank Oh, well, I kind of said that already. We would like to officially thank the school board for trusting us with the process and will remain invested in its advancement. And then special thanks to Mo Palmer, who you wouldn't believe what this woman can do, but she [laughter] she is an organizational wizard and and sent us emails with follow-up notes and did did all of these amazing things that sort of like kept us going and made our work more efficient. Um, so thank you again for listening to us and

054we hope that you will decide to adopt the strategic plan refresh. >> Thank you guys. Thank you. So I was the board liaison. Um, and I it actually I almost got like emotional during these meetings because I had to tell them that we refer to that strategic plan all the time like every aspect of every decision we make and these people on this committee work so hard and took the time to look at the data at the meetings but I know that people were doing stuff at home too which so that 20 hours I think was >> probably a little conservative. Um, but I just It's I'm just very very grateful because like I said, you have just made our job so much easier by letting us know what the community wants and needs from

055our district. Um because obviously if we're listening to them, hopefully they'll keep supporting us, which is extremely beneficial. Um I want to thank Steve Schrader and um Brad Sarin who can't be here tonight. Um they were amazing in the respect that um I know Steve's a former board member. Brad is a superintendent and they it there was no pushing of anything. It was all these ideas. You guys could do this, you could do this, you could do this. And I have no idea. Maybe they thought our ideas were dumb, but they would never have let us know that. Um [clears throat] they did great on giving us different paths but at letting us make the decisions. Um, I love how this community or this community, this committee would ask me about questions, what we would

056use for the board, but I was never guiding and they didn't expect me to guide, which was nice. It was nice to just sit back. Um, and they took charge. They were amazing. Um, but the whole process and again Steve and Brad were involved in the last one and that's why we thought you know it was nice because they knew the first process so they could kind of help us with this one but at the same time did that perfect balance of leading us without pushing us a certain way um and keeping us on track for the most part because there was some talkers at the meeting. you know, there's a few of us that like to talk a little bit. Um, but this was just a great I I just it makes me more

057and more proud to be part of Loi just seeing you guys do it. And I also want to say sorry um that the people involved were asked. They did not have to do this. And I think we only had one person turn us down and it wasn't because he didn't want to be there. He literally just didn't have time and he knew that he couldn't devote the time that we needed. Um, so I just think that says a ton about our community and I appreciate the board. We scoped out and tried to reach as many different people as possible and I think we did pretty good >> for my opinion. So, but thank you guys >> on the outcome. Based on the outcome. >> Yeah. So, it was just a really awesome process to see

058and I was very honored to be part of it. So, thank you guys so much. >> [laughter] >> I didn't know it was going to be like that. >> Are we at the point where we can make a motion? >> We are. >> Well, I would like to make a motion to accept the recommendation of the strategic plan refresh committee who was inspired by the community and adopt the strategic plan for the school district of LOI as presented. >> I'll second that. >> Motion by Sarah Ramish, second by Terry. Any more discussion? >> I want to just say one thing. We got a better product from our community members than we could have gotten had we brought in a professional company to do this. >> And I think it's passion that everybody brought to the

059project. So, thank you. I was more than impressed by the final product and as Heather and the rest of the board would to still help us with moving the district forward. So, I think it's important that you hear how appreciative the board is >> knowing the time commitment that everyone made, but the final product guys, in my opinion, they knocked it out of the park. >> So, thank you. >> And I love the bubbles. >> I mean, it's so it's easy to read. It feels like it just feels good. >> And even what Sky said with the of those two at the bottom. I mean, >> there was a lot. Yes. >> So much thought went into >> You can clearly tell so much thought. >> I think what Terry's trying to say is we

060have to refer. We have to know it. We have to like reiterate it. And the other one we got, we got in trouble. We would have trouble reading those columns whereas this one is much easier to just reiterate out >> and it works like my brain. I'm kind of excited to see how these things are going to actually like be put into motion and all the like in the classroom and you know whether and a lot of them are already in motion. >> I was going to say >> many things are in motion. It's just again to keep it going which is what we're hearing is what people want. >> Well, there's some new like kind of new ways that this has been brought forward. I mean with the career preparedness and all of that.

061That's why I'm >> well and even yeah with that I mean there's there's people in this room coach Paul's is one Mr. Jelanick's one Mr. Perzborn I mean Mr. [snorts] Brinick Dr. Brinick was the principal Mr. T or Mr. Potter. I mean, everybody, even Diana Carl's, everybody in this room touched, you know, was a part of my kids' success. And there were people, one of coach PZ's assistant, um, coaches knew that, you know, one of my kids knew that college was not for him. He got him into the trades and he is now a master electrician at 25 years old. I mean just >> I tell people all the time loi we are in this little bubble this special place and it's amazing. >> Yeah this bubble >> get excited. You guys all thought I

062was [laughter] my people up here. >> One thing I just want to say is hey again thank you so much to the comms to the board first of all for trusting your community to do this because I think as was stated not every board does that. So that takes a lot of trust to like hand that off and then not be involved. >> Um, right. And this has been a nine-month process that this has taken. >> So, first of all, thank you. Thank you the committee for all the time and energy you took and thanks to the community members who who um gave their information. I know sometimes you looked at those slides, it was like, well, 200 people and that that was just 200 people that we only had 100 people show up for

063the first strategic planning. So, we had more input than we had uh last time. And then how is this going to be implemented? Right. It will be used by the board to make decisions as you were talking about. Um we implement it through a balanced scorecard system. Um we will not change our balance scorecards in the middle of a school year. Right. We're in the process of that right now and we have vital measures we're working on to the end of the school year, but it will drive our scorecard building next spring and into the next school year. Um so you will see this really um come to fruition as we start walking the next school year. And obviously at the board level when we're starting making bigger decisions, we'll be obvious obviously referencing this

064very often. So um it's very important to help. It's one of it's a gift that we get from our community. The gift of priorities. As a superintendent, I can't ask for a better thing, right? I don't have to guess what the board is the community is asking me to do. >> They told me, right? And the board doesn't have to guess. And the board knows what they can hold me and my administrative team accountable to. This is what they we're going to be working on. and also gives us focus, right? Because there's so many other things we could be doing. This allows us to focus in on these areas of priority. So, um I just appreciate everybody's involvement in this process and I appreciate Steve and Brad and their work as well and helping guide

065the process. I think is >> and an outside source was perfect. >> You said it very well. They were very patient. They didn't push anything and um let let everybody go through those as as they would like to say, we don't have a horse in the race. We're just trying to help you through this process. It was great. >> No, the whole process was awesome. Appreciate everybody involved immensely. [clears throat] >> Okay. >> Yes. Sorry. We have a motion. So, all in favor? >> Anyone opposed? >> Oh, sorry. We got you. You got me. [clears throat] Anyone opposed? Motion passes. 70. >> Thank you. >> So, as I mentioned before, we have a couple more taking positive steps for service awards to our members who work so hard and diligently to do this. So, I

066asked them to come up and get their Erica Sky and some people couldn't obviously be here tonight. Um, use your payment. Um, >> thank you. >> Said 100 grand. A >> It's glutenree. >> I know. Thank you. >> Yeah, >> David Ps. >> David [laughter] back in the back room like always. >> Come on, man. Come on up and get >> sir. >> Thank you, sir. The only thing I'm shocked about is we didn't hear. >> We're gonna have you guys take a picture. Diana Carl. >> Emily Timber. >> Thank you. >> Hey, we should >> Carl. Heather Baron. >> I'm donating this back to the school. [laughter] >> Heather Baron. >> Oh, sure. >> There you go. >> Thank you. All right. So, we're gonna take a picture of the whole board. All right.

067>> Do we need a tall person? >> [laughter] >> have two people. >> We look good. >> There we go. >> All right. Here we go. >> Thank you guys. Hey, don't trip here. >> I know. Sorry. >> You guys aren't staying. >> [laughter] >> Just stay till bedtime's over. See, >> thank you guys so much. Really, really appreciate it. >> And we do not have public input. >> No public input. >> Nope. >> All right. We are going to go through consent agenda. Consent agenda items. We have our minutes. We have vouchers. We have fundraiser requests. Um, Athletic Booster Club, boys and girls, varsity basketball, Santa Project, Athletic Booster Club, Rock the Gym, and Oh, that's fundraiser reports, lots. Thank you community for supporting volleyball, Gildas Club, and cookie dough sales, tennis snap fundraiser,

068senior class powderpuff game, boys soccer, clothing upcharge, and alumni game, football entertainment card sales. Thank you. Thank you. We do not have any field trip request. We have our curriculum committee is a girls hockey co-op change. We have fall sports season summary, Wednesday activity request for track and field school safety assessments and renewal of boys hockey co-op. Uh retirements, executive assistant to superintendent, uh primary school reading specialist and head boys soccer coach. Under cocurricular we have middle school girls basketball coach, head varsity baseball coach, assistant mock trial adviser, volunteer girls, boys wrestling coach, and volunteer boys wrestling coach. Under community program crew, we have a volleyball supervisor add-on. Regular staff extension of full-time high school steam/les teacher through 2526 school year. long-term substitute physical education teacher, long-term substitute third grade teacher, and special education assistant

069increase from level two to a level three pay. Under personnel, leave without pay request. We have four of them. And that is it for consent agenda. >> I will make a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented with the addition of the approval of the crew volleyball supervisor Rebecca Hogan. >> I'll second that. Motion by Terry, second by Sarah Rip. Any more discussion? All in favor? >> I. >> And I'm going to abstain from voting. Motion pass 6. All right, we have our administrative reports and we're going to start with Bodai Primary School. Good evening. Um, so a couple things to highlight. We have our winter concert this Friday, so everyone is welcome to come. Um, grade one will be at 12:20, kindergarten at 105, and at 2 o' um as far as for

070pillar one preparing for the future um our staff went through the November PLC did a data dive um looking specifically at how our kids are doing with when that's our intervention time and really looking at the progress monitoring um that we've been doing to kind of just check to see how they're doing since we did the fall assessment and before the winter one. Um the teachers had a chance to brainstorm some other ideas um to support oral reading fluency and some things they're going to be doing to support their kids. One of the big things was um Sue Chambers um shared this graph that they could start doing with their students to help motivate them and do some goal setting with that. So um there was work that they were working on. Pillar two um

071we completed the student glimpse and one of the questions that uh we had a lot of students flag on was have I have things that I worry a lot about. um this is just something that we've seen increase over the years and so we're trying to brainstorm things like tier one that we can support our students with. So our PBS team is really diving into this at a deeper level. Obviously there are certain students that you know we have identified and are working and have things [snorts] supports in place but more as just a general way we want to help support our kids in understanding what do you do if you're worrying about things? What what is an appropriate amount of worry? What is something that's more excessive and just helping them with some of

072that language and things. Um, and then for pillar three, we had our Veterans Day program. Emma say did an amazing job with our second graders, um, leading them in some different songs. Uh, we had Mrs. Hall and the Cub Scouts from Puet. We had some students that were able to lead uh, the posting of the the color or the colorful, how do you say that? >> Color colors. Yeah, thank you. Sorry, I didn't have another one here. Um, and then we actually had a couple of parents that were able to do some speaking and sharing about their experience. So, Thank you. And next is our student report. >> Yeah. So, in um in the fall, 14 high school high school students went to Germany as part of our exchange program for two weeks. Um this

073was an amazing opportunity and a special thanks to Mr. Meyers, Mr. KDson, and Miss Walsh for making this trip possible. Um the next thing is the Santa breakfast. The annual Santa breakfast took place on Saturday, November 29th and Sunday, November 30th. Interact Club members were volunteering at this event and funds were given to Reachout Loi and the Cat Legion for Veterans. There's some pictures of some of the the boys shoveling because it was a very snowy day. And then um of course some [snorts] of the members inside. As was previously mentioned, all of our winter music concerts um have our music programs in all schools have been working very hard and are ready to perform. The concerts have been on the 4th and the 5th and will be on the 10th, 11th, and 16th. The

074high school music concert has a special feature where LOI alumni and community members are welcome to join the chorus on stage to sing Handles Hallelujah Chorus. U practice tracks and music can be found at that link. >> There's practice tracks so you guys can all participate. >> Um and then we had the Holly Jolly Trivia Night. Um our National Honor Society put on the Holly Jolly Trivia Night on December 6th and teams up to of up to four put their holiday knowledge for to the test for prizes. >> I wonder who won that. >> I don't know. a certain um mother daughter duo um with a couple friends in our district. [laughter] >> Congratulations. >> Did you win? >> Not me. Emily. >> Oh, [laughter] okay. Of course, Emily did. You know, Emily. >> Emily.

075Emily. Yes. >> That's all. Thank you. >> Thank you for the support like always. >> Uh Lai Elementary and OSC. >> Oh, thank you. Uh first of all, just want to A thank you out to Miss Roberts and Miss Sig for all their work on our winter concert last Friday and obviously to the community for their amazing support of our students not just uh on their learning but for concerts as well. So um wanted to highlight the gratitude um as we think about this holiday season and this was just a little bit of our our community coming together with uh some food drive for Reach Out Loi. And so these are some students who um were able to help highlight all that got donated at our school before we took it over to retail ROI.

076So um also I took some pictures of recent posts of all the coffee and kinds is the top right picture um from this year so far. Well, not all of them but some of them. And [laughter] then also our coffee card and just how amazing our community is uh for the support that they give to our staff. And it might seem like a small gesture, but it means so much and is so perfectly timed every month. Um, and then also, uh, OSC had their mini projects, um, presentations, um, the other day. And fifth grade, um, got to have a new experience going to, um, oh my goodness, why I can't I think the name of it right now. [snorts] Uh, Spring Green area. Um, the architecture guy. >> There it is. Thank you. Um, and

077got to experience a a lot about um which connected to their uh literacy unit that they were studying. Um also just assessments as we think about pillar one as well. Um student uh staff and I and Nick actually have been digging deep into our our forward results and other assessment results. It's just such a good reminder to think about um that as we look at those results that either challenge or confirm what we should already know um that we should be able to know and identify the students that are producing those results. Um, and that should be driving um, our practice going forward. Um, and then also student supports. Um, I think that as you think about our results and how we how we do as a school, it's so important to think about what

078how we're setting kids up for success. And so these are just highlighting some of the things that we do um to help students um, feel like they belong and that they're able to be successful in our learning environment. So obviously our community values um our universal expectations, our behavior plan, uh take a break spaces, morning meeting and closing circle, social emotional learning instruction, and um our team uh SSI team. >> Awesome. Nice. >> Thank you. >> I like [clears throat] your graphic, too. >> Yeah. Uh that's Techlano. So >> Oh, wow. Okay. >> Thank you. Uh Lo Middle School. >> All right. Good evening, board. Um so for pillar one preparing for the future we are going to start our I already diagnostic testing actually tomorrow and this is actually a change from when it

079normally is. Normally it occurs more like in January mid to mid to late January but that was coinciding with uh quite a few different benchmark assessments and our staff as we talked about it we just felt like we wanted to spread it out a little bit and we just thought let's move it before Christmas before that busy time at the end of the quarter when there's benchmark assessments when they're worried about the end of the quarter. Um, but we're excited to see uh how our students are doing and and celebrate all the growth that they've had and we'll be sending home uh reports to families um as soon as they're done. Um and then the next three sections are really just science um blended agriculture um run by Michelle How just a reminder that's you

080know run in the morning that's outside of school. Um she runs some different things during the summer. She does some field trips but in the morning one of the things they have is their tower garden and it makes lettuce. We actually eat at lunch uh every single day which is awesome. Um want to go down to pillar two um nurturing the whole child and just highlight our student of the month process. Um so these four students were highlighted uh for the month of October um for effort and you can see their pictures. Those are actually yard signs that go home with them. They also get a LOI middle school t-shirt and new this year they get a token to the book vending machine uh which has been a huge hit. Uh for our middle school

081students we actually just had a pride pass drawing today for eighth grade lunch and uh the kids are just eyeing up the books that they can get. So that's been a really huge addition for our culture of reading and also just celebrating students. Um seventh grade students went to the school forest. Um they participate in a variety of activities and throughout the year we'll have a variety uh I don't know if every grade level goes but um we have a lot of different activities that happen out there which is a great opportunity for our students. Um in eighth grade in life skills uh Brian Bower is our teacher for that. He um collaborates with an organization called Hope House. And they come in and they teach our class about healthy and unhealthy relationships um which

082is really a good foundation for them of creating boundaries within their relationship, recognizing signs of abuse. Um and really just the the foundation of you know this relationships get more complicated as you get older and trying to help them navigate those different things. Um I'm going to go to keep going there. I just threw some Halloween pictures in there just because they're awesome. Um, the best [laughter] the best combination costume I have ever had in my time in Loy Middle School was the top right Scooby-Doo uh costume was just unbelievable to see in person. They had all the characters from Scooby-Doo and uh that was my favorite costume by far. But there was lots of awesome costumes. These are a lot of the group costumes. So um I picked those up. Um pillar three um

083we have awesome events every single year. Our middle school and this has since before I came, but it's kind of expanded. Our sixth grade has always brought in veterans, but now our seventh grade um brings in veterans. And a lot of those veterans are right here from Load in our community. And they come in and students rotate through five or six different speakers that are veterans to tell them about their experience and to share their stories. And it's a really great way for us to honor um these veterans, but it's also a really great way for us to learn about them and help them feel valued um because we do value all they've done for our country. Um next thing, uh Loai Middle School, we had a candy drive. So Michelle How um got um

084uh what is it called? Loai Valley Dental. Uh it's a partner, which I think is awesome, that Loai Valley Dental, they donate $1 for every single pound of Halloween candy. we get and I think it's awesome that Valley Dental because that would be causing cavities otherwise. So, um this candy drive is for our troops and these are all sent overseas to our troops and just a great way to save our teeth and also show some appreciation for the people in our service. Um, and then district workforce. I'm going to highlight over the next over this year. I want to highlight just some different teams that we have. And this month I'm highlighting the math team. And I wanted to highlight more than one, but when I asked all the teams to send me pictures, they're

085the only ones that sent it. So, it's [laughter] the only uh one that we get this month. So, um, but I I just want to acknowledge our math team for all the work they've done. So they we are on our fourth year of implementing ready math and trying to build a system that gets the most out of our students. Um and part of that process is what has helped us do really well is something called the professional learning community. And that's really about our staff getting together and growing together. Uh and that's really been a huge um structure and a huge amount of time and effort where they get together and they get to learn from each other. We have awesome staff members uh in all of our school, but this I wanted to highlight

086our math departments. Um and they're highlighted because they sent me the picture. So I will have different pictures next month uh hopefully. >> Awesome. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Uh Loai High School. >> All right. Thanks board. Um first of all, seniority day. I'm not going to talk a lot about that because I did uh explain a little bit of what they did. Christy, one thing I did want to mention though is you can see the picture of all the volunteers, the people that showed up, community members. Um, also our students were surveyed. 46 students responded to the survey. And I just wanted to read one response because I think it's hilarious. What is one thing you would change for next year's event? Uh, personalize the family stuff so that people can more closely

087simulate the life they want to live. Let people choose if they want to have kids so they so that way the people who already know they don't want to have kids don't have to suffer. [laughter] >> Not my favorite answer. And there were a lot of And there were a lot of comments um actually about the daycare provider and how expensive it was. So I thought it was very interesting for our students to see that. So >> anyways um and again a big thank you to all the volunteers and the staff that were part of that. >> That was great. Um and then the ninth grade energy audit which you just learned about so I won't talk about that much and I just want to reiterate the the efforts of Michael Radoff and Leo Olson.

088>> Um LHS musical The Descendants. So hopefully you had an opportunity to go see that. Um there were over um 1,800 tickets sold uh for four performances, Sunday, November 16th being the most attended. Um there were 62 students involved, 41 cast, 17 crew, and four in the pit orchestra. Um and then there is a list of adults that were involved. I'm not going to read every single one of their their names. You you know who Erica Bardwell is. She presented tonight. So she's the director and countless other responsibilities that she has. And then you see a lot of the other adults and obviously the students make it happen on stage but without the support of of many of the parents that help with the concessions and and and bring items in so they can raise

089money and then all the other people um they make it an amazing event. So I appreciate all of them and then of course all the students and then there's a photo link on the bottom that you can go and see all the pictures that were were taken by Audrey Parker if you want to take a look at >> just it's it's just so amazing that that is such high quality stuff right not just the scenery but the acting and the singing and it's just like >> it's just I can't believe that we have that in >> it compares it compares to like some of the E1 schools I also want I don't think I didn't put this in there, but ETC providing all the lights that they do um and some of the special effects

090that you might see. We have a very good relationship with them and I I Jason Marshall is our PAC director works with them um to get everything ready. There are over $140,000 worth of lights that they let us use. >> Yeah. For free. >> Yeah. And that's obvious, too. I mean, not obvious obvious, but it just makes it so >> incredible. Well, I'm going to recommend we have a dance pit, though, for these shows. My 5-year-old could not sit in her seat. No, she had like total she was getting her groove on like and I think she was annoying to people but because she was like swaying like like I mean trying to do all the moves >> and but I bumped actually into Vince's daughter at the coffee shop when I told her I

091said you know she goes oh no no we love the kids that want to dance and like in the audience but I think the other adults around us did not like it. Just throwing that out there. A little mash. >> I may have got a text during an intermission, [snorts] one of the shows about the two leads coming out and uh taking pictures with two little girls who were dressed just like them. >> The high school kids were like making sure that those little kids stayed around so they could take pictures. >> They were awesome. So >> that's great. Descendants is made for the kids. So anytime that they were dancing and see them, >> it was just a joy for all of us. >> Cool. Okay, >> you guys want to talk about awesome?

092Okay. Um, we have talented kids on the stage. We also have talented kids on our athletic field. So the next one is NCAA signing day. Um, so we do offer four opportunities during the school year. Um, and recently seniors Gracie Clary and Addison Young had an opportunity um with their parents, friends, and family. Um, let me see here. Gracie will be playing volleyball at Winona State University and Addison playing soccer at the University of Duth. And you can see uh their parents and with Addison, her brother, and join them. Um, so it was a great opportunity for them. We're very excited that they're taking their talents, not just in the classroom, but also um on the field and on the court to the next level. Um, Emily mentioned the German exchange, so I want to

093talk about that. You can see our students of the month. Um, and again, our students of the month aren't just recognized by our teachers, but they also write them a really nice thank you note and give it to the students. So, that's something uh that's been new the last couple years, which I think is pretty special. Uh, just recently, congratulations to 27 juniors and seniors that were inducted in the the Loi High School National Honor Society. Um, it says a lot about everything that they do at school and out in the community as far as service uh that prepares them to be members. Um you can see uh the names of the newest members in that picture are our current and newest members. And then I also wanted to uh thank NHS advisor Andrew uh

094Andy Heimerman for organizing the event. Um as always you can see LOI area photography and that is Audrey Parart. Click on them. Uh click on that link and you can see all the pictures related to athletics and other events. And then the Thanksgiving broadcast. Take a look at that. It's very funny. Um it's over nine minutes long I think but so good time to look at that and I I appreciate everything they do in writing for publication. So that's nice. >> Awesome. Thank you. >> Y >> curriculum >> on November 11th there was a lot going on in the district. You had a variety of Veterans Day activities happening. Also that day was the release of the school and district accountability report card. So in my world there was just a lot of things happening.

095And as I unpack the school and district ability report cards. It suddenly got very exciting and we were starting to see some historic results for LOI. But if you were to ask me at the end of the day, you know, what was the best thing that happened during your day, it was when I was at the primary school veterans day event um that morning. And I'm I get a little emotional even think about it right now. our veterans being able to to talk to our young students and and just share a little bit about their stories with them was absolutely phenomenal. And near the end, we have a new second grade teacher, Caitlyn Mathwig, at the primary school. And not only she's a fabulous teacher, but her husband um is currently serving in the army

096overseas, and he he taped about two-minute video that they played over the big screen for the students, and she was able to share that with me, and I've linked it here for you. So, if you haven't had a chance to watch it, um I would encourage you to do so. He speaks directly to our students and touches on Modai Pride and all the characteristics that make our uh unique small town great that he carries with him as he's off serving and um really touched me and I hope you take a chance to watch it. >> Uh a little bit about the school accountability report, guys. I'll touch base on that in a bit, but there's a nice graphic that Mole Palmer put together and I want to just this next part of my uh board

097report is just highlighting people behind the scenes that are doing some great work. So Mole Palmer put this graphic together. She did a wonderful job. On the second page, there's all kinds of things happening in our district that uh just takes people with a certain level of expertise to do these jobs. So you've got Jen Morgan is doing our access testing that starts here in December. uh Jill Lincoln in our district office, she's doing the district y staff report which is a very indepth report that takes her months to to go through every year to then submit um and be reviewed by the department of public instruction. Same thing with uh Chris Carl. She does a very indepth annual wise data, student snapshot report that is um incredibly important for a host of uh services

098that we then gain access to or funding etc. Um and then a big thank you also to Elise Kernney who spend time unpacking uh ACT practice results and preACT practice results with our students. So it's not just that we give an assessment but then we also turn around and we're able to be responsive to that. So, just some things going on behind the scenes. >> Awesome. Thank you. >> Um, ELCAT report. >> All righty. [snorts] So, school board elcat report. Brian worked with a student at the high school who has violated the school's substance use policy. The Prime for Life program uses research-based information in a non-judgmental environment to teach students how to identify their values and protect them by making safer choices concerning alcohol and other substance use. So Brian is involved with that

099little person. The November LCAT meeting was held on November 19th, 2025. Brian and Sarah provided a followup on the possible alternative location location for the LOI community night out which be which will be held in August of 2026. Um road work down here um on our normal streets is why we're looking for a new spot. Um Brian and we have a couple looked at. We're just kind [snorts] of going through which is going to work out the best for everyone involved. Brian and Sarah provided a detailed map to the group outlawing where everything would be located on each site. Feedback was provided by the coalition members and a decision will be made soon concerning this event. There is no LCAT meeting in December. Brian will be teaching how to recognize the signs and symptoms of

100an op opiate overdise and how to administer an arcan to the seniors, the 12th grade students. Brian will also talk to the students about the one pill can kill campaign and how dangerous prescription medication can be if it is not taken properly or if it doesn't belong to you. This training is a life skill that is valuable for our 12th graders to have prior to attending ch college or going out into the workforce. This is part of our um our um bubbles. >> Yes, they really are in their bubbles. Um Brian um conducted a Narcan training at Reach Out LOI in November. Staff members from Reach Out Loi. School staff and community members attended. Six people were trained at the event. LCAT is excited to announce that we are sponsoring a special guest speaker event

101for parents, caregivers, and community members on Monday, March [snorts] 2nd, 2026. Ricky Barton, a certified prevention specialist with over 16 years of experience in the prevention field, will present on dangerous um a dangerous intersection, social media, substance use, and mental health. This inter information session will be available both virtually and in person. Well, that's nice. The presentation will also be recorded and uploaded to the school's YouTube channel so it can be watched at your convenience. Brian and Sarah will be hosting a watch party at the elementary school that evening. A save the date flyer will be coming soon. The event is funded by the grant from the Alliance for um Wisconsin youth. Yeah, those three things are not good together, so it should be good. >> All right, so thank you. >> Student services. >>

102Um this past Wednesday, we had 24 students in grades 8 through 12 attend a field trip at Madison College. Um through our post-secary planning, these students have identified that they had interest in the trades and apprenticeship programs I offered at Madison College. Um so students were able to tour the Trux and Commercial Avenue campuses, learn more about HVAC, welding, brickling, plumbing, among other things. They were also able to meet with three of the instructors and learn more about the resources that are offered to students with disabilities at the disability resource department. Uh thanks to Adora Bily and Dave Polls for their work to organize this event for our students. Um next, the Loai School District applied for and received funding through the Healthy Life Initiative grant through Sock Prairie Healthcare. Um the focus of this

103grant is to be prepared for emergency situations. You may know that all of our classrooms already have what are called stay buckets with emergency supplies. um if you have to stay within the classroom for an extended amount of time. Um this grant money is going to be used to equip all of our classroom with go bags. So go bags um would be needed if we need to leave the classroom quickly to respond to some sort of emergency situation. [snorts] And you can see there are all of the supplies that will be purchased through this grant money to be able to have go bags in all of our classrooms. Um, and finally, um, thanks to the LOI community for their generosity during the stuff the turkey drive. As Eric mentioned, this event really did start at

104the primary and elementary school, but also expanded to the middle school and the high school. Each of the buildings collected those essentials, including food items, personal care, and essential clothing um, during the month of November, and then all of those donations were taken to Reach Out LOI prior to Thanksgiving. A shout out to Neil Ryel for picking up all of those items from each of our school buildings and taking them over to reach out LOI. >> Awesome. Thank you. >> All right, our district administrator report. >> Yeah, I just have a couple things. Uh, one, I just want to highlight again the school accountability report cards. Um Nick's going to talk about those briefly, but just want to again thank the board um for um putting the the resources where they need to for the

105curriculum that we've we've added for the last few years um the training that we've done with staff and also thank our community um for providing the resources so we can implement the strategic plan that we have um um to do those things and that's the results uh that we get and again thank our staff for and students and families for all the great work they do. Um, as Ben mentioned, we have some upcoming winter concerts. So, that's been covered. I'm not going to go anymore. And then finally, just uh all our school buildings, including district office, will be closed starting after school on Tuesday, December 23rd through Friday, January 2nd, due to how break. Well, I've never been a braggger, but there's a first time for everything. The state report cards have come out and

106this is just a few of the accomplishments of the LOI school district. We were the highest scoring district in both Colombia and Dne counties and scored the highest in CISA 5. Yes, Loi got the best score in the area. Lodai school district got a score of significantly exceeding expectations and received its highest score to date, ranking 19th out of 400 districts in the state. Load's achievement score was in the top 19% in the state, math and reading combined. Our district report card highlights the sixth highest target group outcome score in the state. And just so that's more clear, the target group outcomes area focuses on how we serve students from LOI who performed in the bottom fourth on state assessments the prior school year. And the district growth rate was third in the state math

107and reading combined. And these are just a few of the amazing highlights of our report card. Please don't hesitate to look at our website for more detailed information. I know not everyone puts much stock in these report cards, but the results are reflecting so much more than what the scores are showing. Behind these scores are all the numerous ways that our teachers and staff are supporting our kids with different learning styles, individual ways of support, and unique ways of motivating and reaching our students. Everyone knows that all kids are not the same. They all respond and learn in various ways and succeed in all different aspects. LOI prides itself on constantly finding new and innovative ways to give our students the best education and experiences possible to fit their personal needs. I feel that our

108district is a perfect mix of being big enough to offer many opportunities while still being small enough to not just be a number. I just hope that our whole community knows that they are the ones responsible for this amazing report card. Without the community's financial and non-financial support, our district would not be where it is today. With the community support, our teachers are able to be the best teachers and mentors to our students. And with everyone's support, our students are getting the attention, support, motivation, and drive to do their best. I hope everyone feels a part of these accomplishments. And I think I can speak for the entire district that we are so appreciative and grateful for all of the support. It really does take a village and LOI is proof of that. I wish

109everyone a safe, joyous, gracious, and wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. All right. And now we will talk about the district and school school accountability report cards. >> Yes. I'm going to turn this over to Nick. But first, >> not to brag again, but >> one of the things I do want to share though is one of the things we we have to remember when we talk about state report cards is it doesn't capture everything. >> Yeah. >> Right. If it doesn't highlight our incredible art and music programs, our time we spend building relationships with each other with morning meetings, our advisories, our innovative steam programming, our exchange programs, and all those different other things that we see and are highlighted each and every board meeting by our administrators. Um, so while it's

110very important and we celebrate it, we also have a lot of other things that we celebrate that we do very well um and meet the needs of kids that aren't reflected in those scorecards. But I'm going to turn it over to Nick to have him talk give a little deeper dive. >> Yeah, absolutely. Um when you look on board docs, you're going to see each of our um school accountability report cards and then our district accountability report card attached. And so you're welcome to go in there and take a a look at those, take a little deeper dive. There's really four key areas when you're talking about uh the report cards. And um I could touch on those very briefly in a moment, but a few years ago, I would stand up here and I

111would put up one of those report cards and I'd analyze it and I'd dig in deeper and it would take quite a while in front of the board and the community. And then one of the board members said, "Hey, Nick, why don't you just create a video doing that?" And that way at any time anybody if they want to go in and they want to learn a little bit about how the school and district accountability report cards are constructed any slight tweaks that maybe was made were made to it from the year prior, we can do that. So that's that's the process that we follow. Now we put these on our website. You can find them under the curriculum and instruction page. There'll be a video from me and it will walk you through um

112how the report card is constructed from the district level to the school level and it also will highlight any slight changes. So that video is attached here for you as well. So that's going to save everybody here time. You can watch the video if you'd like and I won't stand in front of you doing that uh right now. But really there's four key areas where they take a look at they look at achievement. They look at growth, target group outcomes, like we heard before, and on track to graduation. And to be honest, as a district, we've grown in each of those areas over the past five years, and we're now sitting in a place where if you compare us statewide in each of those areas, we sit we sit really well, right? We have one

113of the highest growth scores in the state of Wisconsin for public school districts. Our achievement is in the top 19% of districts statewide. Um, how we serve our students who fall in that uh bottom quartile from the year before is is in the 98th percentile I believe. I have to go back and double check that but it's right up there. Um so so we are continuing to see really that we're we're on a great trajectory as measured by uh these report cards. But if we step back and we take a look at it and tonight we heard about the um we heard about the strategic plan refresh and and that first time that we got the strategic plan we heard pretty clearly from our community that they wanted to see continued focus on core academics

114and our board in turn made some investments in professional development in updated resources etc and I do believe that we're starting to see um those things come to fruition. and seeing seeing the results that we have. So, it's it's very positive. Um, we have some very noteworthy uh pieces to that as as Heather hit on and you can see in our graphic kind of all of those highlighted as well. But a big thank you to our teachers. Um, they have worked extremely hard and continue to work extremely hard in collaborative units um for students in this district and families in this district. >> Appreciate it. Um, we have energy efficiency presentation and thank you guys for sitting throughout. [laughter] >> So, uh, the district's been working with Upper 90 who have been here who learned

115a lot about our district today, um, to increase energy efficiency and reduce long-term operational costs. As the board may recall, Upper 90 recently partnered with our SAPS club to upgrade high school gym with LD lighting and high efficiency fans um which resulted in some grant funding coming back into the district and some savings. Um over the past several months, the administration met with upper 90 to review additional energy saving options. From that work, three projects were bought brought forward to the facilian finance committee for deeper discussion over the last few months. Um electric data submetering, HVAC, retrocommissioning, and solar arrays. So, I will turn this over to Ben, Mario, and Adam from Upper 90 to review the information that has been shared with our facilian finance committee over the last few months. Um, so just

116a reminder, our facility finance committees had u a lot of time, they've spent a lot of time um reviewing this, asking questions, asking following questions, asking them to bring more information back. Um we've also conducted um some uh background checks as well with other district couple other districts who've been using upper 90 have done some solar and some other things um with real positive results. Um so just some of those things as we walk through that uh the board will be asking a lot of those same questions again to upper 90s. So you guys be ready you're going to hear some of the same questions because our community is watching. Um but just as our community knows too that we've spent a lot of time on this and had lots of conversation with it. So,

117I'm gonna turn it over to you three to share the information. >> Sounds great. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. >> Has everyone else gone up to the >> Yeah, documents here. >> I know we printed off some stuff, too. >> Yeah. You want to share it to the board? >> Hand it out. Yeah. >> I just want to piggy back off of what you said, Dr. writing for the people who are watching or will be watching as one of the three on the um facility and finance committee. We've spent a lot of time with these gentlemen and this whole subject for the last two months. >> Um so >> that's really that's really where a lot of the discussion >> Yeah. Last month it was an hour and 15 minutes. >> Yeah. lot of time.

118>> This month we were well over an hour. >> Yeah. >> So, thanks for handing that out, Ben. And I'll just kind of in the essence of time just get started again. Good evening. Uh, thanks for having us here. My name is Mario Malanzi uh with Upper 90. I'm joined this evening by my colleagues Adam and Ben. And we're here to just I guess present uh the items uh that we mentioned as far as the facility and energy efficiency projects. I'm just going to um start with the top items with those first two items and then the rest of the line items on there are for the proposed solar projects. Okay. So the first line item there is called electric data sub metering and this proposed project is being proposed districtwide at all district facilities.

119And what we're doing here is actually this is related to some of the work that uh was shown previously by the energy efficiency or the ninth grade the students. It's actually another piece of software that allows that submetering um for you to instead of just being able to see what's going on, we're actually going to be able to uh identify where in the building that energy is being drawn from. So instead of just saying, "Hey, there's this spike here. Let's try to figure it you'll actually know where that's coming from. Um, some of the benefits for that project, the real main one is being able to target your peak uh peak demand charges from your electric utility. Um, so you guys mentioned some previous opportunities. This solution will really allow you to day in and

120day out investigate, you know, where those peaks are coming from. With the service comes a monthly report meeting with Neil and their team to say what are the top three to five things that we can target this month as the temperatures outside change. Uh it's you know different things to to target. Okay. The only thing I would add is that those reports it would be easy for the students if they want to be involved in those meetings or see those reports or it's easy for us to replicate that for them to be involved. Obviously they've shown a lot of interest in that. I know I was getting some emails from Leo and was emailing Neil and I asking about some of the stuff. How do we update this? How can we fix this? So, it'd

121be easy to share those reports with the students as well. >> It was also eye opening to figure out how we were charged for electricity and it's still confusing. So, could you talk about what you just talked about in a little more detail? >> Yeah. >> Where the amount of money comes from that they charge us? >> You bet. So in simplest terms, and I'm certainly no utility utility expert, but uh peak demand charging on commercial rates is essentially charging a commercial um customer for the amount of electricity that the demand uh that you're going to be using at any peak given time in 15minute intervals. What that means is the utility is essentially reserving that amount of power in case you need it 15 minutes from now and 15 minutes from now and so

122on and so forth. Okay? So they're charging you for them the ability to deliver that power to you as a customer. That charge is applied, you know, you uh for 12 months, 365 days. And the only time you're uh set to lower that is from 12 months from that date. Okay? You of course can raise it tomorrow. the next 15 minutes from there. And the reason this is important is because electricity is regulated in the state of Wisconsin by the public service commission. And there's a lot of public push back around increases to those rates for on and off peak electricity. There just hasn't been as much push back around the demand increase. So the electric utilities around the state of W Wisconsin that are supplying electricity, you know, all around the state have had

123gradual increases to discharge across across the state. So what once was not as big of a deal is becoming a a lot bigger of a problem. Maybe if you're watching the news and seeing all sorts of data center and all things like that, electricity will only become more and more important going forward. So, >> so can I can I put that into real world terms? So, is our highest peak demand when the AC is on in the summer? >> Typically, yes. >> And so then that's the rate we're charged for the rest of the year even though we never get back up to that peak demand ever again. >> Correct. >> Y and so the goal of the of submetering is to lower that peak demand continuously and then finding when that spikes up so

124that you can eliminate each one of those spikes individually. So in your instance, it would be not only running air conditioner, you might be turning on convection ovens or or different electric appliances that you're using. It could be a dishwasher, different things like that. If all that turns on at the same time, that's when you get the highest peak. So we're trying to eliminate that by looking at all, you know, all the HVAC equipment. Can you modulate it? Can you do different things like that to kind of lower that peak so you're not hitting such a high peak all at once? >> And we're stuck with that for one year. >> That high peak is >> Yep. So in theory that like we'll know what that is and we won't be able to start that

125clock from the savings until that actually >> happens if you will. So the other benefit is it's not this wild goose chase. I think you guys currently with the e- gauge program that you have, you can see that spike there, but it could be coming from lots of different places. And I'm assuming your staff don't have time to just start hunting down, >> you know, large electric loads. So that's where a service like this would come in close. >> Uh the next item there is called retro HVAC retrocommissioning. And this is a commissioning is a term in the construction industry where uh you're effectively making sure that all the uh equipment has been installed per the engineering design. So what happens in facilities that have been around for a long time is there's lots of

126adjustments along the way to not only the HBAC system but lots of other systems uh in the building plumbing and electrical being two other main ones. So in this one for the HBAC system what we're proposing to do is investigate uh the building automation and control system to identify some of these areas that have gone not anywhere but just been adjusted over all of the years through through operation. Okay. And through this normally we would allow like a an allowance or budget to start replacing some of these items. It could be all sorts of things. Damaged controllers, actuators, dampers, sensors, all sorts of things that the computer says your system is functioning correctly and out in the field it's just not. And you're like, "What's going on here?" You're getting hot and cold calls. You

127may some adjustments. Next thing you know, your system just can start to get a little bit out of whack. Okay. What we're proposing with this solution is for our team to come in, identify a long laundry list of these items. We think that through that uh service, we can see some immediate no ifs or buts about them kinds of savings opportunities. A lot of times through scheduling. Um, and then an additional $20,000 proposed if you were to go ahead and implement some of the things that we do end up finding. You'd have to hire, you know, a controls contractor in that instance presumably to go ahead and they provide budgets for what those things that we find and then you could prioritize and decide if you wanted to move forward. >> Yeah. The other thing

128I would add is our engineer, our commission engineer has looked at the buildings and looked at the utility bills. And that's where we come up with this estimate of $20,000 looking at what we see on your utility bills. You know, talking about HBAC, we'd be looking at mainly the natural gas side of utility bills and less on electric. And so, uh, those items could be, you know, one I always like to use like a damper, right? So, if your outside air damper says it's supposed to be bringing in 10% outside air, that's all good, but you actually go to the field, look at the damper, and it's actually 20%. Well, now that HVAC unit has to work that much harder to either heat or cool that air. And there's no way to know that unless

129you're having a lot of cold calls or hot calls or issues or going in to diagnose those issues. So, after walking your buildings and looking at your HVAC system, we feel pretty comfortable that there's significant savings uh especially on the natural gas side of things by implementing some of those HVAC projects that we would provide a list that would basically have a budget uh uh budget to implement and then a budget of savings that would go with it. So you guys can make a decision on which products you'd want to go after or which ones you'd want to wait on, things like that. Sounds great. Thank you, Ben. Any Before I move on to the solar pieces, any thoughts, comments, questions on these first two uh proposed recommendations? >> Okay, so the next line items

130there are solar related. We had a separate packet related to solar. Thank you. Um, so these next line items here are all related to solar. So they are referenced in that packet that you're looking at there. And in this, we just got this up here just to sort of summarize it. This top line item, we proposed two separate mutually exclusive systems at the high school. um some of the versions that you're looking at there. We've struck out that top line item and all the figures um in the rest of you know all the other materials that we're looking at are you know reflective of not including that ground mount system for the high school. >> Okay. Um >> do you want to switch to this to talk through? That's right. Yeah. Is there any way

131can just switch to the Awesome. Thank you. Uh so just on this first page here, I've just got some market updates as well. Just some things that are happening in the solar industry. Uh the big thing is um the energy tax credits. If you're familiar with in the investment reduction act, inflation reduction act, sorry. Uh, President Biden um implemented or I should say he expanded the energy tax credits for the avail eligible entities to now include all public uh 501c3s, colleges, that type of thing. This stuff's been around for a long time in the commercial and industrial space. And what it's allowing you to do is take a tax credit for implementing an energy efficiency or or renewable project. Not a deduction, an actual credit for it. Okay. The difference why that matters for schools

132is don't pay federal tax, if you will, through this program. They're able to the schools and all those entities I just uh just explained are able to receive a one-time direct payment from the IRS. That payment for this would be for solar, but it's for other renewable energy projects as well is anywhere from 30 to 50% of the project cost depending on where you are, what you use to do the project, things like that. Okay. big big change in this world. Fast forward to this current administration and this um program is set to expire at the end of 2027. And through that expiration, there are also a few rules changing along the way. Rules that are not only changing as of January 1, rules changing on when you start the construction, when you need to

133finish by, because remember, you know, we're talking about doing some solar projects on your school facilities. There are you know, folks doing solar at utility scale around the country who are getting 30% rebates on some really significant projects. So, their timelines and construction dates are really important for them in that regard. Okay, last piece I'll mention on this is around the design intent. So, an easy question is, you know, how did you design the systems? You know, where do you put them? How big do you make them? So on and so forth. Um just some initial design sort of facts that go into this. I did bring Adam as well from our team sort of our designer and uh resident expert uh from a solar perspective. But some of the things to keep in mind

134for solar is around sizing where as commercial entities unlike a residential ent entity in a residential side you have an electric meter and actually goes forward and backward if you'd be producing power versus using power. In this example, uh we're designing these as an entirely backfed system. Meaning all the power that the systems are producing are being fed back to the building. And if there's any excess power that's being generated that your building cannot consume at that moment, that will be sold back to the utility in a wholesale rate. The reason this is important is that they don't give you as much money for giving it back to them as they charge you for buying it. Can be anywhere as a from a 10 to1 ratio. I won't exactly what low utilities is, but it's

135not a great wholesale rate. What that means is we really need to be specific about how we size these systems so we don't over produce too much energy or it will really affect um the per financial performance of your investment. Okay? At the same time, you don't want to make them too small otherwise it's not really doing anything and you're sort of limiting your upside with this tax credit that I just mentioned. Okay. So, sort of a a spot around how big we're looking to make this. It's all based on how you use energy. So, if you change the way you use energy in the future, that may change how financial financials like this would perform. >> I have a question on the second part of that, the market update. So, the credit minimum 30%.

136>> Yes. >> Up to 50%. I mean, so you've kind of gone So there's a possibility it could be more than 30% for the district. You're just giving us the low end. >> Correct. >> Okay. >> I didn't catch that last time. >> Yep. On the the bonus credits are around um where it is >> which [snorts] can't really do much about that. You're in these designated areas of the state or not the country. >> Um but the one that we can try to get is around domestic content. So, there are some suppliers out there that will um source materials that are made in America and if there's a certain percentage that are, you're allowed to get a credit for that. So, >> could go up to 40% which would really >> but for sure

13730%. >> Yes. >> And we would figure that out as we do final bidding, subcontractor selection, things like that. We would try to figure out that balance. You know, domestic content could cost more. So, it might cost more and be costreventive to try to get that extra tax credit, right? So, we can kind of work through that and balance it out. What makes >> offset that extra cost? >> Yep. Yep. >> You don't want to pay 30% extra on material to then only get% more. >> Yep. Nope. I got it. So, for the next part, I'm I'll I'll go through sort of one of the scenarios at one of the buildings just for for um [snorts] you know, just for some more detail and information and then um sort of just extrapolate for the other

138buildings. But before we get to that, we wanted to uh show uh the school district what it would look like if the district were to um have have solar for the their electric expenses or not. as well as the impact of inflation over the course of a 25-y year analysis which was the time period that we looked at the solar for. So the reason we wanted to do this is because the solar uh the value of that solar system and think of it in your mind becomes more valuable each year and the reason is because your cost of electricity goes up every single year. Just normal inflation and it's just sort of hard to wrap your mind around but the your solar becomes more the higher that rate of inflation may be. So we put

139this graph together just to illustrate that this is what the each of the facilities in your district u this is their electric expenses extrapolated over the next 25 years both with with no inflation 3 and a half% which is what we use for our analysis and 4 and a.5%. So you can see it's a difference of over $5 million um over the course of 25 years compared between no inflation and three and a half% and then another 2 million from there. >> And I would just say we're we we've been picking three and a half% to be kind of a conservative number. There's rate increases that are 8% 11% just kind of varies year by year but we've seen I think over the last 20 years I think it's been north of 4% on average.

140So three and a half% feels like a conservative number. When we get into some of the cash flows, you can I mean you can see just in this I mean it's a $5 million difference over 25 years like Mario said it gets significant the more that number goes up. >> So presumably from a budget perspective district budgets for for utility expense increases just like other expenses across the board. So not sure what uh Jason puts in there but nevertheless it's probably something along these lines. Okay, keep going down. So then we did that same analysis if the district were to add the solar that we've proposed as part of this project. Um so just in the green there without having to look at that table above you can see the difference between those three different

141inflation categories with solar. So being comparing these two numbers is the difference that we look. Okay. Oh, sorry. This is a reduction. Yeah, sorry. >> So you're looking at saving $5 million if you have a three and a half% inflation over over your expenses. >> I might have to zoom out again. Mr. Sorry, it's a lot of charts. >> Well, yeah, they can look at it online, too. >> You can probably look at the chart if you want to just talk to it. Yep. So, so in order to really understand whether or not this investment is worth it or not, I think we put together a cash flow. And really the basis of this cash flow is over a 15-year term. And what we're looking to accomplish here is to generate positive cash flow right

142out of the gate in year one for the school district. But from a budgetary perspective, of course, there's many different options that you would have. This is just one way that we propose this project. Okay. So, in order to do that, we've done a couple of things. We've extended the term out 15 years from a financing standpoint. If you were to go for a five-year term, of course, your payments would be more. Okay? So, what we're looking to do is lower that annual payment such that we can either become lower than or match uh what your solar system is generating for you on a yearly basis. So, the first thing we did was extend the term out 15 years. [snorts] The next thing that we did was apply that tax credit I referenced to uh

143the principal payment right away in year one. So of course what's that what what that's doing is basically reamaturizing that loan over that term. Okay. Through a few other factors around installation and when your first payment is due from those from from uh the finance year. We're looking at being able to generate some positive cash flow right away in year one. 2026, you would have no payment from them. And if you installed the project halfway through the year, you're going to generate half a year's worth of electric savings. This is where this first that line item of 45,000 under that column net in year 2026. That's where that comes from. The next year in 2027, you would be making your first payment. Okay? And your first payment, if you can see under lease payments, is

144$171,000 in this example. and your solar system on all the buildings is 158,000. So if you go to that net column, you can see that you're $12,000 in the red, if you will. Okay, if you follow that same track for year 2028 and 2029, as the solar system becomes more valuable through inflationary cost of electricity, you start to match and exceed what that annual payment is. Okay. Not only that, you could also use that initial year one surplus to cover some of those expenses as well. Okay. >> And with your the first column, the utility bill savings, you've also included in there inflation like rate increases. >> We've included three and a half% inflation. We've also included degregation of the panels. So those panels every year will get a little less efficient. We'll be able

145to a little less electricity and so we've included that as well in that. >> Yeah, the goal is to be conservative in this example, right? Just like any [snorts] >> um financial analysis making sure that we're conservative. So I think we've taken in conservative inflation rate, conservative degradation rate. Um so so after those 15 years, not only does that system produce positive cash flow through there, um but then of course in years, you know, 10 through 25, that's when the district is really starting to um be able to reap the benefits of this investment. You're looking at $240,000 per year. Okay. I think the key though too is year five. I mean, there's only three years where you're in the red, >> correct? [snorts] >> Because it's already being, we talked about this at facility

146and finance. We're already budgeting for the utility cost. >> Yep. >> So, Paying the utility less, >> right? >> Allows money to be paid to the system. >> Yeah. In this example, the business [snorts] office maintains the existing budget for utilities even though the actual expense items uh were to go down due to you starting to produce your own solar. The key, if you will, is to maintain that utility budget through that term so you can be making those payments. Then that surplus starts to go back to the district to do what you will with it. We're being asked to make a decision based on these numbers that you provided us. The question that I have is you haven't taken this obviously to bid >> correct. >> So how did you I understand the 75

147that's the credit but that 171317 which is what all these other numbers hinge on. How do you come up with that number without taking it to bid and knowing what the I understand we have to have something to work with. >> Yeah. >> But you got to take this to bid to get real numbers. What can we expect to happen to the 171 when this goes to bid? and when will you find out what the actual numbers are for the board to review? >> Great question. Uh, and thank you for asking that. The way that we propose our contracts is in a guaranteed maximum price situation. So, what that means is we would have a guaranteed maximum price that that financing 171 is based on. I forget what the total is there. whatever it was

1482.4 whatever that number is that would be we would >> propose that number at the the bottom of the column the 317 >> of the uh >> of this larger sheet >> oh >> this first line on the larger sheet >> 2.49 499. So that that lease payment is generated based on that term or uh sorry based on that amount and we would propose a contract for a guaranteed maximum price based on that amount and then from that point we solicit bids for the work and if those bids come in over we would not be you know we are not based on the terms of the contract we are not allowed to charge more for our for that project even if the bids come in higher the same scope of And if the bids come

149in under, we would return that underage to the district. So in theory, that finance payment could only go down. >> That makes sense. >> Is this 2,499,150? >> Is that if you look at the bottom column under lease payments where you've got the 3 million one, is that 31 minus the from the top or where is the difference come? This is including the interest on the on the lease basically because you you're paying interest payments. So the the this this is the payments that we made that includes the the project amount and interest that would be paid over the term of the lease. >> So it has nothing to do with the 775 720. >> So the 775 was help paying that down. >> Yeah, it's included. >> Well, no. I mean the included in

150the because that's really that's not a >> what we're saying is for project at 2.4 million the total interest over that 25 years is 3.12. >> Okay. [snorts] >> Yeah. Yeah. >> So basically when you take this to bid and get the actual numbers they won't be higher than 171 317 >> to the district per year >> per the terms of per the terms of our contract. Yep. >> And the utility savings are based on the calculations I think that you have in the back of the packet here. >> Yeah. Last time we talked a little bit about how to ensure that those are being realized, right? So, one of the things we talked to Vince and Jason about was the idea of having like a a report afterwards, right? So, not only will you

151have the data from the inverter and with the submetering that we went through, um, but we would include like a year's worth of call measurement verification around those savings being generated. So my understanding correctly that it's possible that the tax credit could be higher than the number you have here. >> Correct. >> And the actual bid cost could be lower per year to the district. >> Correct. >> But the the utility Well, that would and that would impact the utility bill savings even greater than what we have here. >> Correct. >> So it can't be any worse than here. >> Correct. We think we're even we think we're even conservative on that on the utility production. Hope for a sunny year. [laughter] >> 25 years being conservative on that as well. >> We're having a

152good time. >> So the the savings on the very bottom right, the almost $2 million >> 1.9 down there. >> 3.1. >> Oh, I'm looking at the wrong one. Sorry. 3.1. We just propose one. Uh >> yeah, forget that. Don't even go there. Don't even go there. >> Just to be able to see how important that is. >> Don't even go there. >> Don't cash as well. >> $3.1 million >> coupon type of a >> is sort of the minimum. >> And I think and we've talked about before committee meetings, but I think the reason we're doing 25 years is that the solar panels, the inverters, all the stuff that goes into this is warrantied for 25 years. So that's the reason we've picked 25 years to run out is that is the life of

153the of the warranty. The solar panels will continue to produce. They're just going to keep degrading over time. But there's there's no nothing to say the panels won't be here for 40 years. You know, it's just this is the life of the warranty of the of the product. [cough and clears throat] >> You built warranty for extended. >> Y panels have come up 25 year warranty but inverters don't. built in this extended warranty for them to get the correct >> correct. >> It's just a pain to have to budget, you know, 10 years out for >> you never know when they'll fail too and that type of thing. So, >> so essentially what's being done here is the district is getting solar installed on all of the buildings, all four schools and the district office.

154The The school district does not have to lay out a large expense of funds or frankly any funds upfront to start this project. And the way that the district is going to pay for the project because we're we're going to pay for it. But the way we're paying for it is money that would normally be spent or sent to the utilities is going to by not sent to the utilities because we're not using as much electricity. And that money is what we're going to use to pay down the cost of the project over 15 years. And then after 15 years, the savings are going to go even that much more because we're done paying it down. Important part is the district is not laying out millions of dollars to do this. >> Correct. >> But

155getting millions of dollars in return >> over 25 years. >> So question on the buildings and >> um the panels. How confident are we that we either that we have enough or not too many panels laid out on the roofs for each of the buildings. Does that make sense? >> For sizing. >> Yes. >> Yeah. So there's a number of considerations that we use for each building to determine the size. So I think one most importantly is the electrical usage. So we took past 12 months and we don't want to size over one month. of what you guys are producing 2024 to compare the production of the arrays and the existing usage of the buildings. Um another component is basically the roofs that can limit the size of the arrays. We don't want to put

156solar array on an old roof. So kind of the size age of roofs can limit the size too and then the existing infrastructure of the electrical um of the of the building. So we don't want to we need to connect the solar into the building and we don't want to upgrade major components. So we need to make sure there's enough space capacity to fit this into the building. So that is a couple of the considerations that we used to size. >> And I know we talked at the committee last week level committee level last week about because we've got a new roof over here. It's only a couple like two years old. The the high school we've got >> going into three phases just that it's we would not be um what's the word I

157want to use? We would not be d the work with solar panels would not be damaging or >> doing anything to those new roofs. >> Correct. >> That >> Yes, thank you for asking that. The roofs have an existing warranty for the materials, the manufacturer of that material, the membrane if you will. So, each one of those manufacturers will have a specification that to adhere to to maintain and not void their warranties. >> Yeah. I'm just trying to for people, you know, people >> I appreciate you asking. I already knew that. >> Well, and your and to your point, unfortunately, you guys have had to replace a lot of roofs lately. Fortunately, it's really good time for solar then, right? You don't want to put solar on old roof. So, it's kind of >> the

158good with the bad, I guess. >> Well, and I, you know, we had talked about before this roof went on, you know, when we >> okay, if we put a roof, we are committed to this building for, you know, 15, 20 years or more. So, um, yeah, >> couple other things that go with it is, remember I mentioned that the district doesn't, um, doesn't file federal tax credits. The district would work with a, you know, accounting agency, tax agency to make those filings happen. um as well with the panels you would add and like and you're adding any asset like a playground or whatnot to your insurance policies as as you know additional property that would not be covered. >> So just some of the other things that you would do with any any type

159of project that we did we did include that in this uh latest version after we met with the administration team and Jason we included that I think it was like $30,000 in in accounting cost that would go into actually doing the tax credit, filing the paperwork and all of that. So, that's actually pulling out of year one here uh to help cover those costs. >> It's just to make sure that if there's an case of an audit that the district can defend itself and say we we were eligible to receive this tax credit and here's our documentation to go along. >> I have one final question. I know I'm kind of asking a bunch here [laughter] >> back to the big page. So the HVAC retro commissioning, did I hear you correctly that that's more

160for natural gas? >> It is. >> And isn't that something that NAMI should be doing for us automatically already or the utilities or somebody? So, >> I don't know how to quite say this and I know >> I mean I think they're going to be focused on >> the performance of your system in terms of functionality, making sure the points are talking to each other. You're not having some of the hot and cold calls that we spoke to before, but they're just not going to be able to I would say they're they're not going to be looking for some of those opportunities. That's just not in the nature of what they would be doing. If you'd asked them to, they may they may come up with some of the same options. I suppose you could

161pose the question back to them as how come you didn't find it. But I just think it's it's a different uh a different service that you know they're the mechanical contractor. They do a lot of I would even say new construction projects and even on their service calls, they're just saying what's broke, you know, they're just be there to fix it, if you will. >> And those projects we would find, they're more than capable of implementing those projects, right? it's who you would most likely use in that instance or who you would use. And so we see this it's just a different like Mars. It's a different expertise. And so um >> they're actually we were just talking about this the building codes are actually changing in upcoming years. Commissioning is not required in the

162state of Wisconsin for new construction builds and it's required in most of the most of the country and they're actually changing that code to require commissioning on on new construction projects to kind of help eliminate some of these these issues because there is in it. I mean, I'll give you an example. Let's just say one of the damp like the example Ben gave before of your damper being outside out of position. And for those that don't know what damper is, that's just what allows your outdoor air in. They would just say, you know, it it it failed or it got out of whack or we don't, you know, they're just they're not going to take fault of that happening. And most likely the services you're receiving from them, you know, wouldn't be for them to

163identify. That would be my guess. >> They would find that the damper's broke and not working and then they replace it. Right. That's what they would >> if they found it. >> Right. >> But unless someone is >> catching >> Yeah. or or enough of your hot cold calls are happening that someone says, "You know what? We're just going to go out and look." And then they might, you know. So >> um so as far as leasing >> so basic you're also talking about multilevel things though not just one single damper right just because this one that might be causing this this and this and so you can change all of that by coordinating all of that stuff which they're not always focused >> the sub right >> no with oh >> they are going

164to look at multi-layers multi level systeming >> not is what's wrong here? What's wrong here? >> Have it all work together, which will increase the efficiency. Sorry. >> No, no, that's fine. Um because I have not been at all of the facility and finance um which I'm regretting, but um I'm trying to catch up on everything. So, the leasing of the equipment that those are the solar panels. That would be all of the equipment, the racking. >> And just out of cur, what's the advantage of leasing as just purchasing? Like if we just purchased it ourselves, what would >> you need to ridiculous [clears throat] amount of money? >> Okay. So leasing is saving it so we don't have to put the money up front >> basically. >> Okay. >> And Jason or Dr. Um

165because of the cost, we can le the school board can approve to lease it. But if we didn't have the money, we can only borrow as a school board up to a million dollars without having to ask. But leasing we can >> Okay. Does that be at the end of the lease purchasing it or >> That's my understanding >> a dollar. We talked about that at the committee >> level. So we're leasing it, but at the end of 25 years, >> it will [snorts] be ours because we're going to buy it for a dollar. >> $15. No, >> 15 years. [snorts] You wouldn't want it over 25. Your payments would go down. >> If we approve this tonight, can you give a brief overview of what the timeline of the project would look like? >>

166Brief is fine. >> Um, so I think we would, if we're going through a bidding process, we could say four to six weeks to get the bids, come after you guys, pick a contractor. There's probably another fourish weeks to get utility approval and start purchasing all the equipment. contract going and then with this type of install it could be three to four months um on site installing getting utility approval. So I think that that budget is up right to our done by that June July time frame. >> How does it work with the roof work we still need to do on the high school yet? >> I don't know honestly on this picture I don't know where the work was done and where the So, so where they have that placed is where the brand

167new roof is. >> Oh, so it only goes or the where they have it right now is in the middle section of the high school, >> which is the roof that was done. >> And then the other phases are either side of >> and then if we do approve this tonight, you guys would work with whatever roofing contractor we work with to figure out how to work together, correct, to get all this done >> for staging and stuff. Yes. Oh yes. >> Is >> back to the high school. So is it just on the center spot? There wouldn't be panels on the two spots that need to be >> saying is there's a lot of people and a lot of moving parts all up on that all trying to do it all at the same

168time. It's going to be a lot of >> coordination. So >> but that job sites are always very coordinated. Right. >> [laughter] >> safety is >> I guess I did not look at that and I was thinking on the high school, you know, what are we going to do because we've got the one side coming >> up, the other side coming up in another year and a half, >> but it's all in the spot that's already been done. >> Oh, >> and that bidding process, I'm just curious because we do get a lot of questions as a district about that. Is that open to anybody? >> It would. >> Okay. So, if we did have and you said something to the of you're going to basically try to use products made in the USA, but

169we're going to be realistic about cost. >> Um, yes, there are some, like Ben said, we do that that analysis to say, is it worth buying this? Okay. >> How much do you have to buy to make sure you're eligible for that additional 10%. But that 10% credit is applied to the whole project cost, >> not just not just those materials. >> Yeah. And so like solar is a like material management game basically, right? It's a it's all uh what am I trying to talk about? >> Material handling, getting material up on the roof, getting it formatted out, but it's also who has what material available at what time with all the rules changed and things like that. So, sometimes domestic content is the same price as foreign content, right? It just all depends on

170the time when the bidding happens and when you buy the material. And so, that's that's what we'll weigh when we bid this out with the alterates and things like that to figure out what's the best best bang for your buck for the district. >> I have one last question. You said that three times. >> I know. I have [laughter] no because I have one last question on the big sheet and then I'm gonna make a motion. >> You have to keep asking questions. You're exhausted. >> I was going to say, >> so if so this the total So if we were to say make a motion for the solar and the submetering without the retro commissioning, could we come back at a later date for retrocommissioning? Yes. >> Okay, that's it. I'm done asking my

171question. I really am. >> No, I'm kidding, Sarah. >> No, no, no, no, no. I really am >> because you've been involved in this for a while. So, I'm so No, you are. I'm just kidding. I'm just giving you a hard time. I'm really appreciative of this because I, >> like I said, I have not been involved in the whole process and I've been trying to play catchup the last meeting, but I want to make sure that the public >> I learned a ton >> at this last meeting because I was remote, >> you know, and virtual for the first one. So I learned a ton last week. >> Yeah. >> Dr. Bride. >> Yeah. So I have I guess a couple questions and I'd like to. So one of the meetings that I had

172today was with WPI utilities talking about this process and electric submetering logical way to start makes a lot of sense like looking at that uh HVAC retro commissioning. I guess one of the questions I'd ask you is, you know, there are some grants and rebates through Focus on Energy WPI that you can do, but there's some specs that are required you have to do certain things. [laughter] I guess speak to that. Um like would would that make sense to wait and work with them to do that or um your retro commission meet those specs or is it a different process? So yeah, >> great great question. They have lots of good programs. You certainly can. They have programs for both what I would say like the study part of it, which is sort of what

173we're talking about. And they also have programs that give you money for the implementation. Got to remember they're keeping score for how many kilowatt hours are saved. So they want they're giving more credit when you're actually doing stuff. >> A lot of times in this kind of scenario, you don't know what to do till you till you do that study. So they've realized is to create an incentive on both sides of that. So we've had success doing it both ways. I will say the paperwork when you go for the study part is a little cumbersome. Um so we've had more luck trying to not apply for the study part of it but apply for the rebate the grants and rebates once you implement whatever that work. So that 20,000 in savings, whatever our laundry list

174of items would be, each one of those implementation things would have a rebate, you know, with that that you would realize once you get it. >> Yeah. They have talked about like it's, you know, 50% of that project up to 10,000. >> Yeah. So yes. So to answer your question, our commissioning program, we have done that program. It would fit into that that that program fine. There's no like issue with it. We just had like this is kind of clunky, kind of c some it doesn't always fit in this in this scenario. I think I even I we talked about briefly. It actually might make a lot of sense to do in this scenario with how we have it set up with the study. Um so it's certainly something that our retro commissioning would fit

175in their program with it. It would just be working through that with doing that. So >> that's something I just board to consider if you want to wait and have that conversation with WPI. Um the second thing in talking with them about solar, they have some questions about the size. Um one of the questions that they again they haven't had a whole lot of chance to dig into this. I just shared with them last week. Um so they haven't had a deep dive into this but they're concern I think one of the things we talked about we've had a lot of the many meetings we've had is talking about tonight not making those solar arrays too big. >> Yeah. >> Right. Because right sending it back to the grid for not much, right? Um, so

176they had some questions about the size of those, especially like on a building like this, which isn't used. >> Sure. >> A couple of us are here the weekends, but we try not to use it on the weekends. >> Um, >> and compared to like the high school, which is used constantly, right? There's there's people in that building all the time. Um so they had questions about the size of those um a raise they thought all big. Um the second they had some questions about um inflation rate that you were using 3.5 they thought was very high. They thought 2% would be a better use of rate. Um, and some of the other peak but I guess really size. Can you speak to like how you came up with that size and like how you

177would work with WPI to like as you go through if this project improved, how would you work with them to make sure that the size your estimates came through and now looking with them make sure we rightize this? >> Yeah, absolutely. I mean other than getting the technical folks together to go through that, you know, I think that would be first place to start. I would ask I would ask Adam and any contractors. We've had some good success with some contractors more than others. I'd ask for their input as well and start to sort of I guess uncover you know where we came up with those sizes and if they have other recommendations to their suggestions I guess. >> Well I think I think that's a good point. I mean when we we're putting this

178together it's not um you know we're using modeling programs right so we're putting the panels on the roof putting all the specs in. We're saying this is the weather data we're in load eye here's their utility bills. Here's all the time this is how much money they spent on it. And so we feel super confident with our models and the sizing and what we've done in the past with that. And so I think to Marlo's point, we could, you know, if if you guys are interested moving forward this, we could certainly meet with WPPI and say, "Hey, if they want to lower this by 10KW because I think this one's a little big or lower this one by 20 or raise this one by 10." We could do that and working through those scope changes.

179It's no different. You know, I think we even put in there. Solar is super nice because it is modular that way, right? going from 100 to 125 kW or going from 150 down to 140 is not a huge deal and doesn't affect pricing too much as long as it's a smaller change in that regard. So I think >> that would probably be a well a good exercise regardless to get WPPI and LOI utilities on board with everything. Make sure they're comfortable with everything. We can walk through with our engineers with them and say this is how we got to this. Are you guys good moving forward with this? I we have no problem doing that. >> We would propose any adjustments to that you know in the the documents reflected if you will, right? >>

180So, basically the concerns that Vince is bringing up with the grants and with working with WPI and um LOI utilities sounds like it would not be a an issue or something that would stop something. Correct. >> No, I would think like Ben said, if they're recommending a smaller size and our team agrees, we probably say, "Yeah, let's do that." And then in theory, everything would just come down from there. I guess that >> um other question I have is one of the things you talked about is >> there's some advantages starting this project before January 1. So how obviously we're not putting stuff on the roof >> today. Correct. >> Right. Close to it. >> We're not making >> zero. >> Um but uh like speak to I guess how how you demonstrate that that

181project started today and the concern is if you don't start that project before January 1 and the unknown. >> Absolutely. So, back when I was mentioning some of that market update related to that federal tax credit, some of the provisions that are changing in the with the recent administration, one of those changes, one of the provisions that is changing is on January 1, they're implementing a rule called the acronym is fiat. What it stands for is foreign entities of concern. And that rule chain is making sure that all eligible [snorts] entities for that tax credit are purchasing x percent of their materials not from countries that are on this foreign entities of concern list. What we think this means for the solar industry this this you know goes for all of the renewable energy uh

182projects that these credits are available for. But we think this what this means for solar is that it will eventually you know create a pinch point um around the materials and where you're being sourcing them from as I mentioned utility scale uh projects will all be looking to source those modules all the equipment from you know let's say not China if you will. So that rule [snorts] is we think is going to have a significant impact on the market as we're in December here. We're already starting to get rumblings from suppliers about what they think will happen because of that. To avoid all of this, the IRS is asking their eligible applicants to demonstrate their projects have begun commence prior to uh this rule changing happening. In order to demonstrate that, they have something called

183a safe harbor election. There are a couple of ways to meet this requirement. One would be to actually put boots on the ground as is suggesting. Uh the other is to demonstrate that through you know payment uh to the contractor that the project has started whether that's engineering that Adam was mentioning utility pieces material procurement whatever that may be. So our accountant folks that we've worked with have advised payments to the anywhere from 5 to 7% of the total project cost to demonstrate that that project has commenced. So that would be sort of the way that um avoiding that fiat requirement. >> So but that would be just off of this total price but >> correct >> and even though it hasn't been off for bid since you're promising it will be higher than this

184>> work with this. Okay. >> So those those costs would effectively be for the engineering cost if you will. come to upper 90 in this example and then yeah through that big process you realize that but again it's a um it's a little bit of an unknown. We really don't know. No one's no one knows if you will people have have a lot of insight information onto the market share of solar but it's going to be interesting to see what happens in the marketplace. We really think labor will be a really big pinch point. >> It always is if you know anything about electric construction, but even more so next summer. >> Okay, I lied. I have one more question, Jason. If the board if this if the board if this goes to, you know,

185someone's going to make a motion. If this were to approve and we would and the district would have to come up with 5 to 7% of the 2.499, where would that money come from? >> Do we does the district have the money for that in order to take advantage of all of you know every you know the tax credits and all of that about 125 135,000 >> be able to come up with >> okay just >> we can either come through with fund balance or through fund >> any way our financing company >> yeah you bet so I wanted to make sure like in example, you're paying that 5%. We want to make sure to Scott's point that you're not paying anything for this. So the finance you this lease agent would would provide reimbursement

186for that upfront and then you know your financed amount is the same. It just reimburses you right away for that initial >> which just means we have to do the engagement. >> Well, and it's kind of and it's a little weird and it's the only the only reason it's time sensitive is January 1, right? Normally it would be we send a bill in January or February for engineering and all the stuff. We're just it's basically like an early bill on that just to show for the government that you're serious about doing the project. >> Well, you have done a ton of engineering. [laughter] >> No, I know. But I'm just saying normally we wouldn't build till like >> Well, you have done a ton of work. >> Nick has a question. >> Dr. Sorry, I

187just have one quick. So, um >> my my understanding is as I've been listening that you would like to to move forward quickly so that you know the vendor options are more widely available because right the scope is going to diminish. So let's say you go with a vendor for panels that um all of a sudden is not available and who knows what happens to them because of those restrictions. Maybe they go bankrupt and now we have all these panels and then a year or two some of them become defective. What's the long-term outlook and safeguards for us as a district if something like that were to occur? >> Yeah, I was only gonna So, they're going to be if you make this prepayment, you can avoid all of those that would be the purpose

188to avoid that those restrictions. That would you mean? So, like you would we would be able to go to one of the more reputable >> great manufacturers that we'd have no worry with ones that have been around for 30 years or documents. We would have like specs of the contriv but it's going to get trickier for folks doing it next year to answer your question that they are how do you know that this panel used to be made from this manufacturer in China they've now moved operations to country that's allowable >> how do I know that they're going to be supported that's even the same materials I mean Ben and I have personally gone to overseas to see some of the more in the lighting specs. And it's a completely different world over there. Everything

189is like unregulated to the max and they have 10,000 manufacturers just sort of ripping each other's products off and that type of thing. So yes, you would not want to be in that. >> Mario Emily has a question. >> Yeah. So just a a comment and a question. Um, one, I think that watching our energy consumption and our carbon footprint is very important and is a focus of a lot of the students. Um, as we saw in the presentation, um, that's not only for a class, but I know personally that they're passionate about that and they found that very interesting. Um, just because it's so personal because it's our schools, you know, it's the classroom they go to every day. >> And, um, so I was wondering about the idea of including students. I know

190you mentioned that in the beginning. Is that at all possible for this particular project or I know because we're kind of trying to move it um maybe just a little quicker, but is that possible for this project or maybe a later project? >> Absolutely. So, I see it on a couple of ways. Both on the installation through like an easy term would be like job shadowing to whatever extent your district feels comfortable with that. Um and then absolutely on anything math and engineering related on how the performance is going. Um I don't know Ben if you can think of anything. >> Yeah. I mean all the calculations we've done we could blank it out and say here help us recreate this right. Just because we've kind of done it doesn't mean we can't kind of

191redo that. All the same math program all the same math we've done and the rebate application tax credit. So all this could be done. We've done it for multiple school districts just in ving various degrees. Right. I know like working with you guys on some of the legging stuff. >> I was just going to say you guys have worked with the SAPS group, right? Yeah, that's what I thought. >> So, it just depends on student the more they want to be involved, the more we want to be involved with it. We're all we we love doing that. So, that's >> that's a great point. >> Some districts don't care about it. Some districts there's no interest in it and some districts they have a lot of interest. >> Perfect. It's right there. >> So, some

192of the electrical connections at the panels themselves are, you know, straight up plug it in like that. We would of course have the master electricians doing the main connections, >> but there would be some student, you know, if that is something we've done some of that with other schools where they're up there making some of the physical connections. >> Oh, that'd be so cool. >> We don't know what your liability insurance is. So, we don't want [snorts] >> the district has to decide. >> Did you have anything else? >> And I think echo Emily's too like Mr. Olsen and Mr. Roff both came to facility and finance committee meeting. Mr. son's come to a couple and talked about how they would in integrate this into their classes >> as well. So um absolutely there's >>

193and we had a nice letter from Mr. Ros. But there's some thoughts on how you can integrate that engage students in this whole process. >> I am going to do that though. Why you do that? >> Okay. >> They're willing to work with focus on energy and I know you don't know what I'm you don't know what my motion's going to be. item. >> I would like to make a motion to move to approve adding electric data submetering, completing HVAC retrocommissioning and installing the recommended solar arrays on the roofs of all five district buildings as presented. >> I'll second that. >> Motion by Sarah Rish second by Adam. Any more discussion? >> You didn't think it was going to be that motion, did you? [laughter] So, I mean, one thing we did bring up though

194that they said that do we really need them on this, but we're thinking why not? Is that what people are kind of >> do we really need them on? That would be >> on the district office considering it's not used as much, but >> you guys work in this building all summer long with the AC. >> That is a killer time. >> Yes. >> These numbers are based based on these numbers are based all of this. So yes, on the weekends there will be a surplus being generated that will go back, but during the week >> and again they're going to tweak those numbers to get the right size on your >> may plenty of days out of the year that there isn't a surplus being generated here also. >> Well, and I do want

195to say thank you >> to Dr. Brian egg for trying to just get all different aspects and different you know all the info possible and thank you guys for willing to work with them if this goes through >> I mean >> the many times that you have come and explain this >> and I appreciate >> please do not think that that's simpler and simple how we work with all >> and I do want to say and again we don't even know what's happening yet but I do want to say thank you to the facility finance because you guys have been working I know there's and different members the last couple years learned. Thank you for everybody. So is there any >> Yeah, and I will speak to to especially with Ben, but also Adam was

196out there too and Mario came too working with students. They are phenomenal at working with students and they have done like gone out of their way to work with students. Not just work with students but go out of their way to do it. So >> speaking of that, I just >> I think that in the on this project they will do that again. I just thought it was interesting that the presentation >> with the ninth graders today. I mean, >> perfect. >> It was perfect. >> Yes. >> Okay. I think we're going to vote. All in favor? >> I hope she's still there. >> Okay. She's there. Anyone opposed? All right. Motion passes. 70. >> Thank you so much. >> We still have more. I know we're still meeting. >> It's a long one tonight.

197Lots of info. >> All right. Thank you guys so much. I appreciate Thanks for sitting at the beginning. [laughter] >> There would be worse places to be right. >> See, we just wanted to let you know all the things you're going to be helping with this year. I suspect >> I learned a lot tonight. >> Thank you guys. >> Thank you. [snorts] >> All right. So, our district library plan. >> Yeah. So in Wisconsin district uh there's long range planning for library services are required through Wisconsin Ministry of Code PI 101. >> Yeah, >> PI PI >> PI sorry >> um I should have my glasses. Uh Loyal Bia specialists have reviewed this plan of the curriculum committee of the board to last meeting and forward the plan to the full board. The recommendation of

198approved. I will make a motion to approve the district library plan as presented. >> Second. >> Motion by Sarah Rainbow, second by Adam. Any more discussion? >> Curriculum. >> It was and it was very thorough and it's on the website. >> Um it's very interesting too. Like you don't realize how much goes into it and we appreciate what they're doing. >> Uh all in favor? I >> I. >> Anyone opposed? >> All right. Motion passes 6. And our educational option. >> Yeah. Each leader the district is required by January 31st to provide parents and guardians with notice of use building and district report card data along with a summary of educational options available within the school district of LODI. Um there is a January 2026 educational options letter to parents guardians for the board to

199review and approve prior to sending this to families and posting on our website uh to meet this mandated requirement. So I recommend approval of that letter. I'll make a motion to approve the annual notification notice for parents/guardians on school options as required under the 2015 act 55. I'll second >> motion by Terry, second by Sarah Ramish. Any more discussion? All in favor? >> I. >> Uh, anyone opposed? Motion passes 6. >> And we have our board self evaluation. Yeah, [clears throat] just according to policy PO 177, each board member shall use the link that's in board docs to complete the valuation form. Please complete it no later than December 22nd. That way, Miss Palmer can compile it information for somebody to report for the board review with their January. >> Just homework. >> I remember

200>> I'm emailing it to myself right now. >> I know. >> I always feel really embarrassed when you get a text from Heather. >> It's not just you. That's me, too. >> Okay. So, we do not obviously need to make a motion or anything, but just make sure everybody's aware of that. >> Next one is upcoming elections. Um, seats up for elections are Sarah Rish and Adam Steinberg. These are at large seats for two-year terms. Anyone interested in filing campaign paperwork can find the needed forms on LOI's website. There's no circulation nomination papers are needed for the positions. All paperwork for non-incumbents needed to be filed no later than Tuesday, January 6th at 5:00 pm at the district office. State requirement. We have no wiggle room around that. >> I think wanted from us, >>

201please. >> You were earlier, right? >> You guys earlier. >> She's talked to incumbents when they have to have their paperwork in. >> Uh so please note the district office will be closed though through Jan December 24th through January 4th. So, if you're looking at those dates, just so you're aware if you're planning on running for the board. >> All right. Thank you. All right. And we do not have any policy reviews. >> I'll make a motion to accept with great gratitude the donation of $2,000 from Bodai Utilities for the 2026 senior reality day event, which was amazing. >> A second. >> Motion by Adam, second by Scott. Any more discussion? Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. >> They brought the check today. >> Nice. >> Did they bring one of those big ones? >>

202They brought them. We're gonna go take a picture with the big one. >> Okay. >> I I like the big >> check. Publishers clearing now. >> It's like that. >> Um all in favor? >> I. >> Anyone? Sorry, Teresa. Anyone opposed? >> Motion passes 70. >> And our committee reports. Start with season five. >> December. >> Next quick one. Uh co-curricular items report. Oh, that's me. You me. >> Okay. The co-curricular report for December. Wrestling. The LOI wrestling team went one to one in their first competition of the year, winning against Middleton 4835, but falling to def to defending state champions Mineral Point by a score of 4430. This past Saturday, the team traveled to Stoton for the is it the peeper piper >> Piper duels with um Loi coming away as tournament champions after

203defeating Madison West, Dodgeville, Sugar River, and Stoton. Boys basketball. The boys basketball team is off to a 01 start after losing their season opener at Sock Prairie by a score of 50 to 77. They host Barabou in their home opener on Tuesday night before traveling to Marshall on Friday night. Next Monday, both the boys and girls varsity teams will take on Wisconsin Heights at home. Girls basketball. The girls basketball team is off to a 1 to4 start on the season. The team got their first win of the year this past Saturday at home with a four-point win over Adam's Friendship. The team will lead to Marshall on Tuesday and Deforest on Saturday. And lastly, we have boys hockey. The Norski co-op hockey team is 1-1 with a conference record of 1-1. They open the season

204with a loss to Reedsburg and got their first win of the season at Stoton. They will host Oregon on Tuesday and will travel to Sock Prairie on Friday night. >> Awesome. Thank you. You're welcome. um OC report. >> Okay. Thank you, Eric. On November 19th, the OSC board met at the LNC and and the LMC. The meeting consisted of OSC update. Mr. Shounaman shared information about pillar one, win structure and its positive impact on student learning. Pillar two, all school recess and costume parade. Pillar four, parent teacher conferences and meals provided um through the PTO and monthly staff gatherings. and pillar five, fire safety pre presentations, bus evacuation drills, and the Alice drill. Magnetic program study OSC approved. OSA fundraising received Sbury Prairie Memorial Health Initiative grant of 1,500 for a hiking closet for students

205to assess needed materials and resources. Adult trivia night, Friday, February 6th at the Waddin event from 5 to 9. Um the room is booked from 4 to 9. and details the next steps. This looks like fun. Um, Penny War at school, January 20th kickoff speaker is currently being booked. January 26, February 6th, penny war at OSC. That's when the time frame is. After February 26, OSC trip to the bank to see coin counters and plan details and next steps. Fine arts night. Details and next steps. Fall family fun at the Trinan Farm. Pick a date. And the next meeting is Wednesday, uh, December 17th at 3:30. >> What are you going to do for penny wars when we don't have any more pennies? >> Yeah, nickel wars. >> You gather pennies. >> Which whoever gets

206the most pennies, >> but isn't it something where if you bring a dime though, it takes away from the other team? You know, like Yeah. >> You got to get it right. [snorts] >> I know. My kids used to be like, "Mom, I need all the change." >> I know. All right, thank you very much. Um, I clicked on the wrong screen. Okay, now our board committee personnel has not met since the last board meeting. Curriculum. Okay, that is me again. Um, our curriculum committee met on Wednesday, November 19th at 4:30. Um, some of the items that we went over, uh, we had a presentation from Sue Effort, um, regarding the girls hockey co-op. uh she presented a request to transition the girls hockey co-op from Stoton to Sock Prairie beginning in the 2026 2027

207school year. Um a couple of items related to this that are key points was that Sock Prairie recently became the host school for its existing girls hockey co-op and has invited Lodi to join. Costs charged to families are expected to be similar to current Stotton rates. And in order to exit the Stoen Co-op, LOI will need approval signatures from all current co-op partner schools. This has occurred successfully in the past and is not expected to be an issue. Um, we then uh pass this on to full uh B board approval, which are we going to be discussing further still tonight? I guess we already talked about it. Couldn't remember. >> It was in consent agenda. >> Yeah. Okay. So that was already part of consent agenda. Um then we had a presentation with um principal

208Eric Shenean from Les OSC and Nick Carl's um speaking about OSC's ELA [clears throat] program study. They presented an update on the magnetic literacy pilot proposed by OSC staff. Um the OSC board had approved the pilot earlier the same evening regarding the usage of Sunday phonics for the uh remainder of the 2025 2026 school year to avoid disrupting the scope and sequence midyear. Um let's see determination regarding long-term phonics integration whether magnetic literacy sufficiently replaces Sunday will occur after piloting. I guess I maybe read that backwards, but so the OSC had approved the pilot earlier that same evening. So that was just anformational only item. So we didn't have to vote um on anything regarding that particular topic at the meeting. Um we also then had a presentation more of a deep dive into the

209DPI school and district accountability report cards. Um Dr. Carl's re reviewed the newly released DPI report cards with us. Um, I think we've heard a lot of that tonight, so I won't go into a lot of details, but [clears throat] it's very exciting. So, please look into that if you haven't yet. Uh, we had a presentation by library media specialist Paula Ton, who spoke about 4K through 12 library department uh provide a report on 4K to 12 um library initiatives. Some of the key updates uh were that she uh provided a review of the future ready library framework and shared how LOI libraries align with statewide competencies including instruction, digital resources, technology integration and collection development. Uh she also highlighted the increasing increasing emphasis on AI literacy. Um they're currently building a long-term K through2

210AI scope and sequence beginning with foundational lessons in grades 6 through 10. This current school year, digital citizenship and media literacy continue as priorities with some instruction shifting appropriately to life skills classes. Uh something else we chatted about was the book vending machine which was mentioned earlier earlier which has been a highly successful and wellunded program through lace grants, donors choose and scholastic rewards. Um let's see she also presented the updated district library print plan which organized as a three-year plan which is aligned with the current district strategic plan uh pillars and the plan includes building level goals across curriculum and instruction, digital access, collaborative spaces, community partnerships, and leadership development. Um let's see. Our next meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, January 28th at 4:30. >> Awesome. There you go. >> Thank you. >> Busy

211busy. >> Um >> that date again, please. Oh, >> I think it was February 28th. >> 8th of January. >> January. February. >> Which date in January? >> January 28th. [laughter] >> Uh facility and finance. >> So, we spent a long time on the energy stuff that we just spent another long time on. [laughter] >> Um the maintenance vehicle, they're looking at getting a new truck to get stuff around, but Scott made a great suggestion of possibly getting a dump trailer instead. And so that went back to them to see what they're going to do. Um, shuttle bus. A shuttle bus is needed to bring kids down from the primary and the middle school to the elementary school for youth soccer. [clears throat] >> And it's not something the school district should pay for because

212we don't do youth soccer. >> It's a it's a club. >> It's a club sport. And so Dr. Brandon is going to try to work with >> but we do want to try to support our students >> and we have the bus service to try to come together in some sort of agreement. >> Sure, >> they can pay for it, but we can get it for them. We'll see what happens. It's not a guarantee, but and then our property liability insurance is up for renewal and we're looking at that. And then we looked at budget projections leading up to the next referendum through Baird and Jason. Thank you. And the numbers look really good, of course. until the referendum drops off and then they don't look so current. So we do need to pass another

213referendum >> and that is it. >> All right. Well, thank you. And policy has not met since the last board meeting. So our future meetings, our next regular school board meeting will be Monday, January 12th, 5:30 close session, 6:30 open. Our personnel committee will be Tuesday, January 6, um at 4:30. Facility and finance will be Tuesday, January 20 or January 6 at six o'clock. Curriculum will be Wednesday, January 28th at 4:30. And our policy will be that same Wednesday, 28th at 6 o'clock. >> State school board convention, >> 21st to the 23rd. >> That's right. How could I forget? I'm so excited. >> Yes. >> Um, okay. And we do need to go back into close session. I will make a motion to adjurnn to close session pursuant to Wisconsin statute sections 19.851 CE to

214consider employment compensation and performance evaluation data of administrators, teachers, support staff, coaches. >> So you know my class >> you can be with us. >> Okay. So Adam, I'm sorry. Who would second? Second >> um administration, thank you so much. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Roll call. Roll call. >> Roll call. Scott. >> Yes. >> Sarah. >> Roll. >> Yes. Yes. [laughter] Motion passes 70. We're enclosed.