Written on 17 June 2026. Posted in School Board Agendas & Minutes

APPROVED MINUTES

Board of Education Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026 6:00 p.m.

The Chilton Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room located in the Chilton High School building. 

Board President, Dr. Anna Waldron called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Roll call of Members:

Present:  Dr. Anna Waldron, Mr. Terry Criter, Mr. David Juckem, and Mr. Jerry Kolbe, Mr. Austin Kopitzke. 

Also Present:  Mrs. Sue Kaphingst, Mrs. Samantha Woelfel, Mrs. Daneen Hansen, Mr. Matt Kiel, Mrs. Becky Lemke, Mrs. Lori Muench.

Notices were properly posted.

There was a motion by Mr. David Juckem, seconded by Mr. Terry Criter to approve the following Consent Agenda items:  Approval of minutes from previous board meetings to include committee meetings.  Approval of bills as presented and authorize payment of check 217568-217610 and ACH 252600648-252600711. The April receipts were $474,193.16. The April disbursements including payroll were $1,531144.52. All ayes, motion carried.

Delegations-None

Recommendation for Hire:  Kendra Szymanski High School World Language Teacher, Ivanna Carroll Elementary Administrative Assistant, Collin Haese High School Business Education Teacher, Stephanie Radandt High School Science

Recommendations for Retirement: None

Recommendation for Resignations: Taylor Kottwitz High School Science

COUNTY Employees - For Information Only - No Action Required: 

Hiring: Lisa Vieau Elementary EBD Teacher

Resignations:

Mrs. Becky Lemke, Elementary Principal, gave the following update: Building Concerts, Book Fair, Upcoming Events, Field Trips, Field Day, Lemke’s Lunch, Bounce House, End of Year Assembly.

Mr. Matt Kiel, Middle & High School Principal, gave the following update: IXL, Building  Concerts, Mini Course Day, BBKiel, 8th Gr Graduation, Field Trips, Visit from Mr. Bertram, new Principal. For High School Chamber Scholarships, Graduation, Senior/Freshman Meeting.

Mrs. Lori Muench, Director of Pupil Services, gave the following update: ELL Family Night, Access Test Scores discussed.

Mrs. Susan Kaphingst, Superintendent, gave the following update: CCDEB, Staff Recognition.

Dr. Anna Waldron, Presidents report- Learning on the job, welcome Mr. Matt Bertram and new Superintendent Dan Marien.

Miss Vicky Vera Ramirez Student Council Representative reported on the following: Year Book delivery, Sources of Strength, FFA Officer Training, Prom, Tiger Cup points dress up.

There was a motion by Mr. Jerry Kolbe, seconded by Mr. Austin Kopitzke to approve the following Gifts to the District. Acceptance of the following Gift(s): Weber Oil January $149.24, February $95.77, March $137.79 

Board of Education Committee Reports:

Finance Committee Report - The Finance Committee met Friday May 14, 2026 at 10:00am and Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm and 5:10pm. Budget Updates from Business Manager Sam Woelfel.

Buildings and Grounds Committee Report -None 

Education Committee Report - None

Policy Committee Report - None

Co-Curricular Committee Report - will meet May 26, 2026 

A motion was made by Mr. David Juckem and seconded by Mr. Austin Kopitzke to amend the motion from February 16, 2026 Regular Board Meeting regarding a 3 year 

trial of Co-Ed Soccer Co-Op team with the Stockbridge School District. The new Motion is as follows: Approve a 3 year trial of a Co-Ed Soccer  Co-Op team with with any 

Calumet 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 a Calumet County 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 lesser. Co-Op pending approval by designated Co-Op School and Administration.All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Terry Criter, and seconded by Mr. Jerry Kolbe to approve the Open Enrollment requests as presented. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Austin Kopitzke, and seconded by Mr. David Juckem to Approve the High School FBLA Nationals Out of State Field Trip to San Antonio TX. All 

ayes, motion carried.

Discussion regarding non Chilton Public School students having the approval to walk at Graduation. Request to be sent to Education Committee with recommendation.

A motion was made by Mr. David Juckem, seconded by Mr. Jerry Kolbe to 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. 

Roll call was taken. All ayes, motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Terry Criter seconded by Mr. Jerry Kolbe to move back into open session. All ayes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Terry Criter, seconded by Mr. Jerry Kolbe to adjourn the meeting. All ayes, motion carried.

Mr. David Juckem, Board Clerk

Chilton School Board

Mrs. Daneen Hansen, Recording Secretary

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