Board of Education Meeting Agenda for School District of Black River Falls

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BLACK RIVER FALLS
BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI 54615
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA

April 28, 2025
6:00 p.m.

Ho-Chunk Tribal Office Building
W9814 Airport Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615

The Board will convene in Open Session at approximately 6:00 p.m. for the regular monthly meeting.
The Board operates under Robert’s Rules of Order for Small Assembly.
Our VISION: In the School District of Black River Falls we create an individualized path to future
success for every student through the consistent practices of dedicated educators and meaningful partnerships with families and our community.

The meeting will be livestreamed via the School District YouTube channel. You may click this link to
view it: https://www.youtube.com/user/SDofBRF/live, or you may go to http://www.brf.org and open the tab
labeled Live Streaming/Live Stream Board Meetings. The live stream will begin immediately following
the Public Comment portion of the meeting. The timing will depend on how many individuals sign up to address the Board.

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call: Alexander Woods , Micaela Conlon-Bue ,
   • Casey Wyss , Jenette Simonson , Nick Helstad , Iftikhar Memon , Brad Dobbs _

4. Verification of Public Notice
5. Public Comment
6. Community Engagement:
   Parents, students and the community are effectively engaged in the educational process and feel
   connected and proud to be a part of the School District of Black River Falls.
   6.1 Gifts/Grants
   6.2 Oath of Office to Elected Board Members
   6.3 Memorandum of Understanding – Ho-Chunk Nation Education Department
   6.4 Election of School Board Officers
   6.5 Review Board Policy 0144.5 – Board Member Behavior, Communication, and Code of
   Ethics

6.6 CESA Annual Meeting Delegate
6.7 WASDA Bert Grover Child Advocacy Award 2025 – Marianne Torkelson

7. Our People:
   We have a reputation of excellence that helps attract and retain highly qualified staff. We value
   and appreciate employees who apply their skills and experience to meeting our high expectations
   and fulfilling our district’s vision.
   7.1 Focus on Purpose – Tiger Tales Early Literacy
   7.2 Employment Recommendations
8. Student Success:
   All students will increase their achievement and attain annual personal growth goals in order to
   reach their highest potential.
   8.1 Student Senate Report
   8.2 Human Growth and Development Curriculum Review
9. Finance & Facilities
   We ensure efficient, innovative, and effective use of District resources to promote collaboration
   and inspire excellence in teaching and learning.
   9.1 Monthly Expenditures
   9.2 CESA Contract 25-26
   9.3 Budget Recommendations 25-26 Fiscal Year
   9.4 Policy Committee Board Report
   9.4.1 Second Reading of 1000 Series of Policies
10. Reports

10.1 Meeting Minutes
10.2 District Administrators Report
10.3 WASB/Other
10.4 Conference/Workshop Attendance
10.5 School Board Connection Opportunities

11. Future Agenda Item Identification
12. Adjournment