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Mukwonago School District board meeting, Sep 21, 2026

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Mukwonago school board approves budget amendment and bus surveillance policy 1:11:08

  • Students from Rolling Hills Elementary and the school's principal presented to the board on school programs and Forward Exam results. 18:24
  • Two draft calendars for the 27⁠-⁠28 school year and three options for pre-employment health and drug screening were presented to the board. 47:38
  • A finance staff member presented a '27-'28 budget forecast in which the first scenario showed a deficit of $938,000. 1:02:26

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Item by item (14)
  1. Opening 12:27
    • Jason Bennett called the meeting to order at 6 PM, the roll was called and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 12:27
  2. Staff recognition 13:14
    • A staff member recognized the second shift custodian at Rolling Hills Elementary for keeping the building clean, safe and ready for students and staff. 13:31
  3. Rolling Hills student report 14:55
    • Members of the Rolling Hills student council executive board described the school's Raptor Way expectations, monthly behavior goals and the board's goals for the year. 15:55
    • The students reported results of a poll of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students, saying it drew 187 student responses and that students would like more group work. 18:24
    • The students said a new Learning Pavilion was made possible by a donation of over $50,000 from the Rolling Hills PTO. 18:24
  4. Rolling Hills achievement data 24:05
    • The Rolling Hills principal said the school was at 83.4% advanced or proficient in math and 78.5% in ELA in '24-'25 and was ranked number 6 in the state. 25:01
    • The principal said this year's goals include at least 79% of students meeting or advanced in ELA and at least 85% in math. 26:10
    • Michael Guch asked whether elementary principals share best practices, and a staff member said the elementary principals meet every month. 43:06
  5. Consent agenda 46:03
    • The consent agenda included the school board meeting minutes of September 14th, 2026, and vouchers and receipts. 46:03
    • Michael Guch noted that the chair needed to state the items were approved by consent. 47:09
    • Jason Bennett announced that the motion was approved. 47:12
  6. Draft school calendars 47:25
    • A presenter said a calendar committee created two drafts, one with a start date before September 1st that would require a board resolution and a waiver from the Department of Public Instruction. 47:25
    • The presenter said teacher and parent advisory groups were unanimous in preferring the first calendar, with the earlier start. 47:25
    • Craig Vertz asked why the state does not have all districts start early. 50:33
  7. Pre-employment health and drug screening 56:49
    • A presenter outlined three options: keeping current practice, keeping the drug and TB screens while eliminating the physical health screen for employees not required to complete one, or eliminating the drug and health screens and adding staff training. 56:52
    • One participant said that participant's preference was the second option, and another suggested combining the second option with the training from the third. 58:29
  8. Student learning and curriculum updates 1:00:08
    • A staff member said the 4K program expanded this year with 10 full-day sections and that an AP World History pilot of 2 textbooks would return to the board in the spring. 1:00:12
    • The staff member said the next Curriculum Council meeting is Monday, November 2nd. 1:01:09
  9. 2027-28 budget forecast 1:02:16
    • The finance staff member said health insurance rose 15% this past year, compared with a 10% increase used in the forecast. 1:02:26
    • A finance staff member said the first scenario showed a deficit of $938,000 and that cutting per pupil funding from $325 to $162.50 pushed the deficit to $1.2 million. 1:05:02
    • The finance staff member said the hard decisions would probably be made in February through April. 1:09:03
  10. Budget amendment 1:09:47
    • A district staff member said funds were transferred from Fund 10 into other parts of the budget and that board policy required 6 of the 9 to pass the budget amendment. 1:10:23
    • The motion passed. ~1:11:28
  11. Robotics facility lease 1:11:28
    • A staff member sought authority to renew the robotics facility lease at a cost not to exceed $2,650 per month for 2 more years starting January 1st, with the board and the robotics team each paying half. 1:11:36
    • The motion carried. ~1:12:26
  12. Transportation policy update 1:12:26
    • A staff member said the update requires notice to students and parents of video and audio surveillance on district buses and sets how recordings are retained. 1:12:33
    • One board member made the motion and asked that notice of surveillance be communicated, especially on the buses. 1:13:33
    • The motion passed. ~1:14:13
  13. Superintendent's report 1:14:13
    • The superintendent thanked staff for homecoming week and the Rolling Hills team, and said the high school lost power last week when a transformer insulator failed. 1:14:19
  14. Adjournment 1:16:40
    • A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and a roll call followed. 1:16:40

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