September 2026 School Board Considerations |
Open and timely communication is essential to a strong partnership between our school district and the community we serve. Board Considerations is designed to provide a clear and accessible summary of the discussions, actions, and key decisions from each Board of Education meeting. While the official meeting minutes remain the formal record, this newsletter highlights the important topics, provides helpful context, keeps our staff, families, and community informed about the work being done to support Student Success. We hope this resource helps everyone stay connected to the important decisions shaping our school district. |
All students will graduate prepared with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to achieve their personal goals and make a positive impact in the world.
Read by Brayden Greene, Co-Student Representative |
Parkview Elementary School Jill Alexander, Principal of Parkview Elementary, presented an overview of the school’s continued focus on Conscious Discipline, including efforts to welcome new students following boundary adjustments and strengthen a sense of belonging through building tours, assemblies, Parkview Pals, classroom connections, morning greetings, and a planned PTO fall festival. Sue Riddle, Educational Assistant, provided an overview of the new CARES Room, which provides students who are dysregulated with a brief, structured opportunity to regulate before returning to classroom learning. Guiding Coalition members Andrea Kupskey and Nicole Schwedrsky shared the team’s focus for 2026–27, including building-wide literacy, short-cycle goals, PDSA processes, and data-driven collaboration. |
Consideration of Communication Committee Meeting Notes Steve Olson, Committee Chairperson, provided an overview of the communication committee meeting notes; the Board approved the 09-09-2026 communication committee meeting notes as presented. |
Consideration of School Perceptions Survey Scott Girard, School Perceptions Representative, provided an overview of the community survey; the Board approved the School Perceptions community survey as presented. |
OE-11: Instructional Program Katie Coppenbarger, Director of Teaching & Learning, provided an overview of the OE-11 Instructional Program monitoring report; the Board agreed that the district is in compliance on monitoring report OE-11 Instructional Program for the past year. Read the OE-11: Instructional Program report here.
Review of Board Policy, OE-11 Instructional Program and Discussion of Potential Indicator Revisions No suggested changes were made at this time. |
Approval of New Hires, Transfers, Resignations, and Retirements
Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of Public and Executive Session Board Meeting Minutes
Consideration of Monitoring Report Summaries |
Approval of Seclusion and Physical Restraint Annual Report
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Enrollment Update
CFAUSD Dual Credit Enrollment Report
Community Conversation Update
Superintendent Entry Plan Update Dr. Saron provided an overview of his Superintendent Entry Plan. In September, he met with several community stakeholders, including the Community Foundation Executive Director, Venture Academy Administration, the Chippewa County School Threat Assessment Coalition, and Representative Rob Summerfield. In October, he will continue school visits, host Community Conversation mini-sessions, and meet with additional community stakeholders. Read the Superintendent Entry Plan here.
2026-2027 Budget Update
Woldt Donation Process Update Dr. Saron and Chad Trowbridge have met with the Chi-Hi staff who submitted 2025 proposals. We are now waiting for their updated proposals before beginning the evaluation process. |
**Please note that the above information is provided pending the approval of Board minutes at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. |
Top row - Board Officers (l to r) - Dave Czech, President; Peggy McKillip, Vice President; Sherry Jasper, Clerk; and Dennis Fehr, Treasurer Bottom row - Board Members (l to r) - Steve Olson, Dave Martineau, and Sharon McIlquham |
The Board of Education of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District represents, leads and serves the district’s owners and holds itself accountable to them by committing to act in their best interests and by ensuring that all Board and district action is consistent with law and the Board’s policies.
The Board’s purpose is to assure that the District achieves the results described in the Board’s Results policies and that it operates according to the values expressed in the Board’s Operational Expectations policies.
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District School Board members are committed to maintaining an open line of communication with residents of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District. Anyone having specific questions relating to board policies or actions should call the Board of Education office at (715)726-2417 or by mail at:
Secretary of the Board of Education 1130 Miles Street Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
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Location: 1130 Miles Street, Chippewa Falls, WI Phone: (715) 726-2417 |
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