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Superintendent and technology staff briefed trustees that OE-7 contains multiple indicators spanning business services, facilities and technology. Scott Wuerfall, director of technology services, described the district's practices and controls to secure the network and data. The board, referring to prior work-session discussion, designated indicator 7.4.0.3 as noncompliant and asked Technology Services to pursue remediation and return with an updated report.

The monitoring acceptance passed on a roll-call vote with trustees present voting to accept the report; administration will document remediation steps and timelines for the board's next oversight cycle.

The action does not, in itself, change operations but formally records the monitoring finding and starts the follow-up process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 31, 2025- AASD Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","During review of OE-7 (Asset Protection), district technology staff described security efforts but one indicator (7.4.0.3) was judged noncompliant and will require remediation and follow-up reporting.","taxTitle","Appleton Area School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",13045,"location","Wisconsin","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6095162,"Parent warns of looming deficit, criticizes proposed cuts and calls for investment in students",161,584000,745000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2840241-b66bb697279bfbf4990484fc9191b25e&start=584&end=745","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2840241-b66bb697279bfbf4990484fc9191b25e/thumbnail_584000.jpg","/articles/6095162/Wisconsin/Parent-warns-of-looming-deficit-criticizes-proposed-cuts-and-calls-for-investment-in-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095162-f7091cf228a13b7cfff5168799a577fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145013&Signature=Kh0uZapjqF~qfFR4~We7eAtfv8pel1c4kJXQalT81c~pvwuFgaWtzuaPqwiItfM9VBtTFeo~Jy28KY-lWvNqAXoFPiUeIpnivR5IbEOROLasdlzVT4vtaOErRE7Ziw-zjJFBbTFiNLzq-zpOaMaQReBR9JRPIJAGUm1QUUwI7gOq-A89Ukh6Xz3QwSTJle2Kh75GU~kqZOC~P-RRCVulKzT63tPyMbaywkMOTTlJUh2r7p8F-2U5s-kF7bvNqNYS01SawJlHYc0vqWPcTcKlXAzPlOSiFzYY5pbBqQwJCdtIWxm06~yWqe~2gCt53L45zye0MBmgH22r~xcZEE2VAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oliver Zarno, a parent of two elementary students in the district, addressed the board during public comment and urged trustees to prioritize school funding and services over additional tax reductions.

Zarno said a state-imposed revenue limit system leaves districts financially vulnerable and told the board he expects the district's undesignated fund balance to be negative $3,500,000 within roughly 15 months. He criticized proposals discussed at a prior meeting to limit wage increases and to implement up to $5,000,000 in additional cuts, calling those measures insufficient to address learning and staffing shortfalls.

Zarno described conversations with PTOs, educators and families across the district and cited concerns including cancelled advanced classes, growing inequity in facilities, schools with counselors present less than one day per week and educators purchasing classroom supplies from personal funds. He said those conditions, in his view, warranted prioritizing investments that support students and teachers over further unsustainable tax cuts.

Board members did not act on the public comment; the item was a public-record statement by a community member.","A parent urged the board to avoid further cuts, saying the district faces a projected undesignated fund balance of negative $3.5 million within 15 months and urging investment in student supports rather than tax cuts.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6095167,"Facilities staff outline capital projects: parking lots, tuckpointing, HVAC study and asbestos procedures",282,2278000,2560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2840241-b66bb697279bfbf4990484fc9191b25e&start=2278&end=2560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2840241-b66bb697279bfbf4990484fc9191b25e/thumbnail_2278000.jpg","/articles/6095167/Wisconsin/Facilities-staff-outline-capital-projects-parking-lots-tuckpointing-HVAC-study-and-asbestos-procedures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095167-ffa46b94279bb713865a51f445c42922/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145013&Signature=H6j58P2DY0yPFC9j29iN3o3u0gR3FS~vgZd10iE7~kwjx7DeKEnaIYMq6XTXHKBpf7vndAujYOH1wU49ui7DVj7GHpyTvWA1iW9hrlZ4-7f16IK80AFc91P~AvT0SkSUz2YMeRffJWKX0x1uZO8XMnzioVH8FzxkR-Dr~EglHvn5~hbRcbf1O3kS0VdlOOHwRB-2XOFKGAAYmOQ1u7cCN7aJYMfiH-AJev2jyp2KsgW0GzdG6wPDI1XiTYUDFEFBNHKGcC-e9oToguc7wYg~W35UJ2LUqDDrWHFkexXJO5HopMi58jJKNQqO6SV3b7-O4O4TWBfvkG1E-F7QNbAALw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District facilities staff presented a capital-improvement overview focused on near-term projects and ongoing maintenance needs, telling the board they prioritized parking-lot and pavement work, structural evaluations, tuckpointing, and systems contingency funding.

Design and projects cited included a full parking-lot replacement at Berry, reconstruction of a section of East High School parking impacted by referendum work, $100,000 set aside as contingency for unplanned failures (water heaters, HVAC), and $50,000 proposed for an engineering study of Morgan (windows, HVAC and foundation/structural review). Roofing costs have improved compared with pandemic-era pricing, and the district plans focused tuckpointing work (budgeted at $225,000) beginning with West-cluster buildings. Facilities staff said asbestos abatement remains an ongoing requirement tied to renovation projects; each renovation triggers a survey and, where asbestos is found, abatement contractors are hired.

Board members asked about aging security cameras and whether a multi-year plan should include upgrades; facilities staff said security upgrades have been funded in previous cycles or through separate grants (e.g., DOJ grants) and that camera/system upgrades could be added to future capital planning. The facilities update also covered lighting strategy: the district is incrementally moving to LED and replaces roughly one-fifth of a building's lighting as part of regular rotation; full LED retrofits have high up-front costs (presenter estimated $12,000'$15,000 per classroom when ceiling replacement is required) and are being phased over time.

Officials identified older buildings (Morgan, Columbus, Knowles, Wilson, West) as candidates for closer evaluation; facilities said the superintendent and team will resume building walk-throughs and develop a more-detailed multi-year list when staffing and post-referendum schedules allow.

Facilities staff encouraged trustees to flag any additional priorities; the presentation concluded with an invitation for follow-up as staff finalize budgets and scheduling for the coming construction season.","Facilities presented a near-term capital projects plan focusing on parking-lot replacements, a Morgan building HVAC/windows/structural study, tuckpointing and ongoing asbestos abatement; staff said roofing estimates improved and security and lighting upgrades remain priorities.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6095171,"District outlines Columbus-to-Edison transition plan with four work groups, surveys and May events",942,946000,1888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2840241-b66bb697279bfbf4990484fc9191b25e&start=946&end=1888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2840241-b66bb697279bfbf4990484fc9191b25e/thumbnail_946000.jpg","/articles/6095171/Wisconsin/District-outlines-Columbus-to-Edison-transition-plan-with-four-work-groups-surveys-and-May-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095171-4faeefd7c5f7109774e1f4dedd3ffefa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145013&Signature=PEH9B-MjYkh76jKOytI0LSYuQdKGYeYR6U6LXfhR3~JB~tZQmixxhnSl53NAOUgeco6JtcunGjLek1Id5WO6vH4W7jc1vGCZK8M7wI15Fhugzow5IwyXKmTq9~K-SobvP0e-a8mob0qN9URS1412C9m4LjgCaWOkTM0j30mnND3r3gOYPUnLyeRxRQg69pYtadugWN~nRRY3GtaKpJXnAj2wdhzPPZsKCBq9rostrhw~SFsT1MvkVAknmoUYTcKhsiGGm6vypUnEyCrWZ1oxPS2Yxk7TdMLrvGDK9p0WEs-O8~LCfj~rsuypEEa-Tg6-IeX~HGFLAVnMu6gPc2wABQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff told the Appleton Area School District Board that planning for the transition of Columbus students to Edison has moved into four work groups and that administrators are using family surveys and conference follow-up to guide next steps.

The transition team identified four work groups: a Safe Routes to School work group that will coordinate with the City of Appleton on walking routes and traffic patterns; a student-introduction group that will prepare videos and stations for an orientation; a family transition event planning group to schedule tours and meet-and-greets at Edison; and a peer support \"link crew\"-style program that will pair current Edison students with incoming students.

Administration said a middle-school transition day on Wednesday, May 14, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. will provide an opportunity for fifth graders to visit their next school's space and that Columbus students planning to attend Edison will be invited to Edison that afternoon. A separate family transition event for Columbus families at Edison is planned in May (date to be set by the Columbus commemoration group meeting this week). The transition team will next meet Wednesday, May 7, when work-group leads are expected to report progress and request feedback.

District staff reported outreach efforts: a February survey to Columbus K'4 families and targeted follow-ups during parent-teacher conferences in early March. Early survey results reported in the meeting: 22 Columbus students were confirmed as attending Edison next year; 16 families reported being unsure and were targeted for follow-up (some of those families indicated possible moves or school-of-choice applications); and 11 students were identified as moving out of the district.

The district said it plans to hire a Community Schools Resource Coordinator within weeks who will join the transition work and coordinate community engagement. Edison PTO members and Columbus staff were named as participants; administration said it would continue individualized calls to families with questions about transportation options, before- and after-school care interest, and other transition concerns.

Board members asked whether Edison families had been surveyed (administration said not yet), whether the student visit would be treated like a field trip requiring parental permission (it would), and whether students would walk or be bused for the visit (the work group will decide, though walking is anticipated). Administrators emphasized that the intent is to support families and to treat the move as a multi-year integration rather than a single event.","District staff described a multi-part transition plan to move Columbus students to Edison, including Safe Routes planning, student orientation activities, a family event, and a link-crew peer program; administration reported early enrollment survey results and set a transition-team meeting for May 7.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6095175,"Board approves final $25 million referendum notes, personnel consent items and policy updates",117,3272000,3389000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2840241-b66bb697279bfbf4990484fc9191b25e&start=3272&end=3389","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2840241-b66bb697279bfbf4990484fc9191b25e/thumbnail_3272000.jpg","/articles/6095175/Wisconsin/Board-approves-final-25-million-referendum-notes-personnel-consent-items-and-policy-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6095175-bd6647f7501c4b33157546149bd746db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145013&Signature=CVWLO7T1bzf42lokS4MYnkLgLTkvas4Q7g2cYkWmANOo2HH81380tlTirUT~uEB1Q84aNs2RUyRpYCtk2kv~Cki9P73Difn6V14Lc3lDasy1bZdMqVRqUotfoUcY7BX4qGT5ZZi6pFY2Kcn3R~lX1H3qZbofw5Pmdz1hLZQdcg9KcD1NWSD0RM6MJPY6Lthi389QTmU~Lcbq5nNb4xiW4QYGEkgAOztXmvTnpDOh8VXarO~H~aMEG4EvOajtmiKb2SYULF2HP84KkJ-RDj2~i2SziwJ4aUxOIizR5iqdzoi3aiMUAjl1C5D5vsGvAsFIotFB3-DWg8pOKegOE2gQ2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Appleton Area School District Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution to issue $25,000,000 in general obligation promissory notes and approved a package of routine and policy items during its April meeting.

The board approved the superintendent's consent agenda that included 17 new educator hires, five contract changes, one rescinded retirement and four resignations. Trustees also approved minutes from prior meetings and adopted two updated board policies, Policy 151 and Policy 154. The board accepted the monitoring report for OE-7 (asset protection) with 19 compliant indicators and one indicator (7.4.0.3) marked noncompliant related to technology security controls.

The $25,000,000 issuance is the final tranche authorized under the November 8, 2022 referendum that covered $129,800,000 of bonds; the district previously issued $90,000,000 on Jan. 4, 2023 and $14,800,000 on June 3, 2024. Administrators said the $25,000,000 issuance would close April 21, 2025.

Board members moved and seconded the motions to approve the consent agenda, the resolution for the notes, and the policy updates; roll-call votes recorded all participating trustees as voting yes. During review of OE-7, district technology staff explained efforts to secure the network but acknowledged one monitoring indicator had not been met, which led the board to record that indicator as noncompliant pending further remediation.

The actions were presented as routine business but drew questions in roll-call and discussion on monitoring and implementation timelines. Administration said staff would continue follow-up on the OE-7 technology item and provide updates to the board at future meetings.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of minutes (March 10 and March 18 expulsion minutes): Motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved. Vote: James Bacon (aye), Jason Kolpak (aye), Peng Tao (aye), Nick Ross (aye), Ed Ruffalo (aye), Chris Sauter (aye).

- Superintendent's consent agenda (8a–8d): Items included 17 new educator hires; five educator contract changes; one rescinded retirement; four educator resignations. Motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved. Vote: James Bacon (aye), Jason Kolpak (aye), Peng Tao (aye), Nick Ross (aye), Ed Ruffalo (aye), Chris Sauter (aye).

- Resolution to award sale of $25,000,000 general obligation promissory notes (closing 04/21/2025): Motion by Nick Ross, seconded (unnamed second in transcript); outcome: approved. Vote recorded as unanimous among trustees present: Chris Sauter (aye), Nick Ross (aye), Ed Ruffalo (aye), Jason Kolpak (aye), James Bacon (aye), Peng Tao (aye).

- Policy update: Policy 151 (policy manual housekeeping): Motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved. Vote recorded as unanimous among trustees present.

- Policy update: Policy 154 (school board advocacy): Motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved. Vote recorded as unanimous among trustees present.

- Monitoring report OE-7 (Asset Protection): Board accepted the report with 19 compliant indicators and one noncompliant indicator (7.4.0.3) related to technology security controls; motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved (monitoring acceptance). Vote recorded as unanimous among trustees present.

Administration noted the final referendum issuance will complete the bond series authorized in 2022 and that closed transactions and policy votes were routine actions required for ongoing district operations. The board directed staff to continue work on the OE-7 noncompliant technology indicator and to return updates to the board.","The Appleton Area School District Board approved the final $25 million issuance tied to the 2022 referendum, accepted a superintendent consent agenda including new hires, and adopted two policy updates; the board also accepted an OE-7 monitoring report with one noncompliant technology indicator.","actionData","errors"]

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