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Key actions taken:

- The board approved the meeting agenda as presented (motion moved and seconded; voice vote). No changes were made to the agenda.

- The board approved the minutes of the Feb. 24, 2025 regular meeting (motion moved by Tracy, seconded by Jennifer; voice vote).

- The board approved a resolution authorizing the acquisition of equipment by lease purchase agreement with Apple. During discussion staff explained that Apple proposed switching from 10th‑generation to 11th‑generation iPads because of supply issues and provided updated pricing for M‑series devices; staff said the changes reduce the district’s annual lease payment. The board approved the resolution as presented. A recommended quote identified in board materials was for $2,448,317 beginning July 1, 2025; staff indicated the final resolution on the screen referenced a related Apple quote number in board documents. The motion on the floor was moved by Chris and seconded by John and was approved by voice vote.

- The board approved the staffing report presented (motion moved by Rick, seconded by Jennifer; voice vote).

After those items the board moved into executive session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation and performance evaluation data for public employees; the stated topics were staff compensation and benefits. The board did not return to open session that night.

All motions taken during open session were approved by voice vote with no recorded roll-call tally published in the meeting record. Where a roll call occurred (for entry to executive session), members present recorded “yes” votes: Jennifer, Rick, Joel, John, Ed and Tracy. The transcript does not record any opposed votes during the open-session motions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3-10-2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 10 meeting the Milton School District Board of Education approved multiple routine items by voice vote, including a resolution authorizing acquisition of equipment by lease purchase agreement with Apple and the monthly staffing report. The board also moved into executive session to discuss staff compensation and benefits.","taxTitle","Milton School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",56241,"location","Wisconsin","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6285896,"Human resources committee reviews pay matrices for building and nutrition staff; board to consider rates in April–May",128,1532000,1660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2566432-b848bee43cb3ec5adf1b68d59b7dfee1&start=1532&end=1660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2566432-b848bee43cb3ec5adf1b68d59b7dfee1/thumbnail_1532000.jpg","/articles/6285896/Wisconsin/Human-resources-committee-reviews-pay-matrices-for-building-and-nutrition-staff-board-to-consider-rates-in-AprilMay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285896-6b4839c7e37b3e7b77e40d6a86b4b8ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1772835157&Signature=EWgcCjwR68BZi~9o8hWW7-kPnEAfOP26BISQ~NEA5yh0xf-69HFm-bldPsed5TJHkGOMceNPzNhJXA1C0fEN3OLYA5rc1KeHXFaNUpGX0JuF3iHXTu8XH8-haVW30SVuKsOebNcbuVl0CqnUdf1PQ31Y9w~eBa2YaHk3udc5PGcPsUvCD0daRjNHBBWlNPcgsIhJPXz4uStCiDSBauQDDzE6i17rGI4uS6gEXC8WFODVwSW1mb9ECoJ5WVoDFopgvWpNOtqRI4~IKYxAKGAmfkR1R2MjUw7TjUGP5XTbK3uoKnw-7v0IQGPfsMuTFadBA-t2N7OjAh0NzhI5LaIbKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milton School District’s human resources staff told the Board of Education on March 10 that two salary matrices used internally for building ground staff and nutrition employees are ready for committee review and will return to the full board with recommended 2025–26 rates.

Chris (identified during the meeting as the presenter to the HR committee) said the matrices have been used by payroll and human resources to calculate past increases for the two employee groups and are similar to the district’s instructional support staff and administrative assistant matrices introduced to the board last May. The HR committee will review proposed rates and bring recommendations to the board in April and May.

Why this matters: placing employee groups on salary matrices clarifies step progression and career pathways and is often used to standardize compensation across similar positions.

Chris said the presentation to the HR committee on March 3 was to share the matrices and begin the formal process; no action was taken by the full board on March 10. Committee review and subsequent board consideration are scheduled for April and May, at which time specific rate recommendations and any budget impacts will be presented.

Next steps: HR will finalize recommended 2025–26 rates and present them to the board in April or May. The district also plans a benefits advisory group meeting after the HR committee meeting to share planned changes with employees and stakeholders.","A human resources committee briefing at the March 10 Milton School District board meeting presented two pay matrices used internally for building ground staff and nutrition team, and committee staff said they will return to the board in April or May with recommended 2025–26 rates.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6285901,"Milton library media specialists outline Future Ready plan, digital resources and outreach",1077,379000,1456000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2566432-b848bee43cb3ec5adf1b68d59b7dfee1&start=379&end=1456","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2566432-b848bee43cb3ec5adf1b68d59b7dfee1/thumbnail_379000.jpg","/articles/6285901/Wisconsin/Milton-library-media-specialists-outline-Future-Ready-plan-digital-resources-and-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285901-388ba02879ac889ac3e5da0975a28f46/orig.mp4?Expires=1772835157&Signature=Eck9~aW9kdK557CGACZ9OWNGWjVn54TJfng1qY0A~-p8WuqmlYdOLU-cz1U77vhc8mTOgaYSPJUUOYEpD-jk7OwTkN0GWmU04pWh5FgHHgtFVPII4kYbyuVzRBfofspiytPxUFTTp8n1GrlzNEthiKDpcgMo3ipqRUH-0~cdxu7gExChpAT5P51FsdNPE3b9BpC-8zJzPgyCONZT5PaF05fBHQJb9myJd2uf851btmcugUE9JPSmvftAPF6zcG8lITx0AudmYyLRlOdhowh49RX4CNa3h0D5dTsVSjQctebDhLQeiv05YYMBSuGUtl2cSnFZZbiRBOOrSqVj0gRUpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Milton School District library media technology specialists told the Board of Education on March 10 that they are implementing a “future ready” approach across K–12 libraries, expanding digital and makerspace resources and increasing staff-led instructional partnerships.

The presentation, delivered by district library media technology specialists Tina Nording, Sheila Wilcox, Kim Westby, Kelly Minogue and Rhianne Miles, laid out three primary goals: create and implement a K–12 scope and sequence aligned with state guidance, build instructional partnerships with classroom teachers, and expand professional learning for staff. The specialists said the district is pausing final adoption of a K–12 scope-and-sequence until the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) finishes updates to its information and technology literacy standards, and expects to resume the work next year.

Why this matters: the specialists framed libraries as instructional hubs that support equity and access to digital tools, curricular resources and staff training. They described a mix of print and digital collections, districtwide access to ebook and audiobook platforms, and centralized resources meant to ensure every school has comparable materials.

The specialists said the district is using components of the Wisconsin Digital Learning Plan and the Future Ready Library framework. Achievements they described include districtwide digital citizenship lessons at K–6, integration of digital wellness topics in middle school collaborations, and a new Spanish-language database (identified in materials as “Machiemach”) intended to increase Spanish-language reading options. They also reported expanded makerspace resources and four Class VR sets (two new sets added this year, now available across grade levels) to support curriculum connections such as extreme weather, national parks and world festivals.

On teacher support and professional learning, the specialists said they provide just-in-time PD, a district online library resource site (updated this year), and short “tiny tech bite” tutorial videos shared twice a month. The team also said the district purchased Scribe to help create quick how-to guides for teachers. They noted collaboration with the technology department to centralize troubleshooting and instructional tool information.

Presenters showed photographs and examples from school libraries across the district — including read-aloud and book-tasting activities at elementary schools, makerspace and flight-simulator activities at middle school, and research and independent-learning supports at the high school, where a student cadet program helps with displays and circulation. The specialists emphasized equity: “We are streamlining our resources to make sure they are equitable and accessible to all students and staff within the district,” a presenter said during the briefing.

Board members asked how the team wants administrative support; presenters requested assistance with scheduling and time to expand programming. The presentation concluded with the specialists saying they will return next year with a completed K–12 plan once DPI’s updated standards are available. No formal board action was taken on the presentation.

Next steps: the board will revisit the district library plan after DPI publishes updated standards and when the specialists bring a finalized K–12 scope and sequence back to the board for review.","District library media technology specialists presented the board with their annual status update on the K–12 library plan, digital learning tools, staffing supports and programming, and said a full scope-and-sequence will be revisited next year after DPI updates standards.","actionData","errors"]

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