2026-05-18 Regular Board of Education Meeting
- Information
- First published on 14 May 2026 Posted in School Board Agendas & Minutes
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public hearing. There may be a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated on the agenda.
AGENDA
The Board of Education will convene into closed session pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
Board of Education Meeting
Monday, May 18, 2026 6:00 p.m.
Community Room of the High School Building
1. Call to order
2. Roll call of members
3. Verification of notice pursuant to s. 19.84 (1)(3) Wis. Stats.
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Consent Items: (Board members may remove consent items on the agenda for discussion and/or separate action.)
A. Approval of minutes from previous board meetings, to include committee meetings.
B. Approval of monthly bills and authorization to pay said bills.
C. Treasurer/Financial Report
D. Personnel Approvals
I. Recommendation for Hire:
- Kendra Szymanski (Fieweger), HS World Language Teacher
- Ivanna Carroll, ES Administrative Assistant
- Collin Haese, HS Business Education Teacher
- Stephanie Radandt, HS Science
II. Recommendation for Retirement:
III. Recommendation for Resignation - For Information Only – No Action
Required:
- Taylor Kottwitz, HS Science Teacher
IV. COUNTY Employees - For Information Only - No Action Required:
Hires:
- Lisa Vieau, ES EBD Teacher
6. Administrative Report – The following administrators will provide administrative updates on their areas of responsibility:
Mrs. Becky Lemke, Principal
- ES Updates
Mr. Matt Kiel, Principal
- MS/HS Updates
Mrs. Lori Muench, Pupil Service Director
- Pupil Service Updates
Mrs. Sue Kaphingst, Superintendent
- District Updates
7. Delegations: This is the time for any person attending the meeting as an observer to express a particular comment or concern.
A. Acceptance of the following Gift(s) to the District:
- Weber Oil for January $149.24, February $95.77, March $137.79
8. Old Business:
A. President’s Report:
B. Student Board Representative Report - Miss Vicky Vera Ramirez, Student Council Board of Education Representative, will provide an update to the Board on current student topics.
- Finance Committee Report - met Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. and Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:10 p.m.
- Buildings and Grounds Committee Report
- Education Committee Report
- Policy Committee Report
- Co-Curricular Committee Report
C. The Board will be asked to review the following motion from the February 16, 2026 Regular Board of Education meeting: approve a 3 year trial of a Co-Ed
Soccer Co-Op team with the Stockbridge School District, ending after the 2029-2030 school year. Year one will be a JV team, years 2 and 3 a
Varsity Co-Op with Stockbridge School District. This trial will be at no cost to Chilton Public Schools and fully funded by Chilton Soccer Club prior to the
beginning of each season. The cost is based on the percentage of Chilton student participation or not to exceed 50% of Co-Op cost, whichever is the
lessor. Co-Op pending approval by Stockbridge Board of Education and Administration.
9. New Business:
- Approval/Denial of Open Enrollment Requests-The Board of Education will take action on Open Enrollment requests into and out of the School District of Chilton for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Approval of FBLA Nationals Out of State Field Trip
- Graduation
10. Convene into closed session pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation
data of any Public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.
11. Reconvene into open session to take action on matters discussed in closed Session if necessary and appropriate.
12. Adjournment
Mr. David Juckem, Board Clerk
Chilton Public Schools
Upon request to the Superintendent, submitted twenty-four (24) hours in advance, the District shall make reasonable accommodations including the provision of informational material in an alternative format for a disabled person to be able to attend this meeting.