Written on 19 August 2026. Posted in School Board Agendas & Minutes

MINUTES

Board of Education Meeting

Monday, July 20, 2026 6:00 p.m.

The Chilton Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room located in the Chilton High School building. 

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

Roll call of Members:

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

Also Present:  Dan Marien, Samantha Woelfel, Matt Kiel, Becky Lemke, Lori Muench, Daneen Hansen.

Notices were properly posted.

There was a motion by Terry Criter, seconded by Jerry Kolbe 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 217686-217751 and ACH 252600814-252600914. The June receipts were $432,070.49. The June disbursements including payroll were $1,593,474.38 All ayes, motion carried.

Recommendation for Hire:  Ashley Sullivan Elementary Paraprofessional, Sandy McWilliams High School Paraprofessional, Missy Ditter Elementary Paraprofessional, Sharon Broeckel Middle School Paraprofessional, Pat Sohrweide Middle School Paraprofessional, Kelly Fhlug High School Paraprofessional, Emily Eibs High School Paraprofessional

Recommendations for Retirement: None

Recommendation for Resignations: Sofia Garcia-Silva Elementary Paraprofessional, Morgen Gyger 4K Teacher, Brad Callahan Varsity Softball Coach, Edward Castillo Middle School ELL Teacher

COUNTY Employees - For Information Only - No Action Required: 

Hiring: 

Resignations: Amy Vetter County Paraprofessional, Jamie Birschbach County

Paraprofessional, Alicia Baier County Paraprofessional, Holly Gregory County

Paraprofessional

Dan Marien, Superintendent, gave the following update: Building Updates, Wrestling Room and Teacher In-Service Schedule.

Anna Waldron, President's report- Welcome Dan Marien, Superintendent

There was a motion by Austin Kopitzke, seconded by Terry Criter to approve the following Gifts to the District. Acceptance of the following Gift(s): St Martin Lutheran Church $150.00 to Tiger Manufacturing for Church project, Kaytee 1/2 pallet of bedding

Board of Education Committee Reports:

Finance Committee Report - The Finance Committee met Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Jerry Kolbe motioned, Austin Kopitzke seconded to approve the 2026-2027 Fee Schedule. All ayes. Motion approved.

Buildings and Grounds Committee Report -The Buildings & Grounds Committee met Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. 

Education Committee Report - The Education Committee met Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 1 pm.

Policy Committee Report - The Policy Committee met Wednesday, July 8, 2026 immediately following the Education Committee.

Co-Curricular Committee Report - None

Recreation Fees will be reviewed at the next Committee Meeting and brought to the full Board in July 2026.

Mrs. Samantha Woelfel presented the preliminary 2026-2027 School District Budget.

A motion was made by Terry Criter seconded by Austin Kopitzke

Resolution No. 2024-1 - I move, pursuant to section 120.12(13)(b) of the state statutes to approve the list and description of the 2026-2027 student Academic Standards in the areas of mathematics, science, reading and writing, geography and history as shown in Attachment A, with a date of July 20, 2026, and with said Academic Standards constituting the Board-adopted standards that are required under section 118.30(1g)(a) of the state statutes.

And 

I move to direct and authorize the administration to take any necessary actions to incorporate the Board-approved list and description of the 2026-2027 student Academic Standards and to issue a notice for parents/guardians that is consistent with the requirements of section 120.12(13) of the state statutes.

All ayes. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Austin Kopitzke, seconded by Jerry Kolbe to Approve Teacher and Support Staff Employment Handbooks. All ayes. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Austin Kopitzke, seconded by Anna Waldron to approve the

Department of Justice COPS: School Violence Prevention Program Grant - The Board

of Education will be asked to approve the COPS SCPP Grant Application Authorization:

Resolution No. 2026-2 - I move to approve the COPS SCPP Grant Application Authorization 

WHEREAS, the School District of Chilton is eligible to apply for the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office FY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant; 

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that applying for this grant funding is in the best interest of the district and will enhance school safety and security consistent with the district's mission and priorities; and

WHEREAS, the required consultation has been conducted with stakeholders like law enforcement officers, principals, and other school personnel prior to application submission to ensure improvements will be consistent with a comprehensive approach to preventing school violence and individualized to the needs of each school and protective of student privacy;

All ayes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jerry Kolbe, seconded by Terry Critter to move into closed session at 6:50 p.m. 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. All ayes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jerry Kolbe, seconded by Terry Criter to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m.. All ayes, motion carried.

Mr. David Juckem, Board Clerk

Chilton School Board

Mrs. Daneen Hansen, Recording Secretary

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