Janesville School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet
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Janesville board hears first facilities bid package came in $2.6 million under budget 36:25
- The board approved the October 13, 2026 consent agenda 9-0. 24:32
- The board heard an update on facilities projects in which a contractor representative said bid package 1 came in $2.6 million under budget and bid package 2A came in $561,000 under budget. 35:25
- A district staff member reported that enrollment declined by 212 students to a count of 8,876 students. 48:35
- The superintendent reported that 18 of the district's 20 schools meet or exceed expectations on the state report card. 1:07:34
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Item by item (11)
- Opening and agenda 0:05
- Tyra Johnson introduced the principal of Wilson Elementary School before the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:29
- Tyra Johnson said they had not been notified about giving the safety message, and the presiding officer instead reminded people to be careful with ice in the coming months. 2:41
- The board adopted the October 13th, 2026 agenda 9 to 0. 2:08
- Advanced Placement scholar recognition 2:47
- The Craig High School principal described three levels of AP Scholar recognition and called recognized students forward for certificates. 3:34
- The principal said 25 members of the class of 2026 were also recognized as AP Scholars and recognized teachers whose students exceeded both the state and global average. 11:59
- Student presenter reports 16:01
- Citizen comments 21:51
- A speaker at public comment said administrative staffing levels had increased by 20% compared to 10 years ago and said information requested September 17th had not yet been received. 22:55
- Consent agenda 24:01
- Facilities projects update 24:29
- A district staff member said a delay in asbestos abatement compressed the construction timeline and that a punch list was done on October 3rd. 26:17
- A contractor representative said bid package 1 had $42.2 million budgeted and came in $2.6 million under budget, while bid package 2A came in $561,000 under budget, allowing alternate work such as LED lighting and Roosevelt gym windows. 35:25
- Tyra Johnson asked whether saved funds could be used for Washington, and a staff member said perhaps, if dollars remain after all committed work is done. 46:51
- Third Friday enrollment count 48:07
- A staff member said the count was September 18th and enrollment went down 212 students to 8,876, with a net loss of 41 students through open enrollment compared with 8 last year. 48:35
- The staff member said staffing was on target overall, with Craig, Parker and Adams having fewer students than expected. 50:26
- Colton Measner said lower enrollment does not reduce the cost to operate buildings and results in less funding. 53:39
- District goals and student achievement 57:59
- The superintendent reported the district ACT score rose from 17.8 to 18.9 and the high school graduation rate was 93.1%. 1:01:52
- The superintendent said 18 of the district's 20 schools meet or exceed expectations on the state report card and identified secondary math as an area needing work. 1:07:34
- One board member suggested following a cohort of students over time, and the superintendent offered a deep dive into student data at a committee or board workshop. 1:17:10
- PPC committee report 1:20:12
- Finance, buildings and grounds committee report 1:27:19
- Future meetings and adjournment 1:32:15
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Video: posted by the district as “Oct. 13, 2026 -- Board of Education Meeting”