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Kelly (staff member) said the district plans a targeted RFP rather than a full facilities audit: the study will concentrate on the aging junior high and 4K/early-childhood space, and the district prefers teams that include both an architect and a general contractor. The stated timeline in background materials calls for issuing the RFP “by the end of the week,” conducting interviews in May and working toward a recommendation to the board by summer 2026. The effort will include enrollment projections and stakeholder feedback.

Why it matters: Board members described the junior high as the district’s most aging facility and noted prior repairs addressed immediate safety and code issues rather than a full renovation. The study is intended to surface options and costs so the board can consider next steps.

Key points from the facility discussion

- Scope: The study will focus on the junior high and early-childhood (4K) needs rather than every district building; staff said a district-wide study was completed in the 2017–2018 timeframe.

- Team composition: The district prefers a paired architect–GC approach (design–build options may be considered) because each brings a different lens on cost, constructability and scheduling.

- Timeline: Staff indicated an RFP posting shortly, interviews in May, roughly a six-month study period and stakeholder outreach to follow; a recommendation to the board could come in the summer of 2026.

- Stakeholder input: The study will solicit feedback from staff, teachers and the community; the board discussed formats for collecting that feedback.

Superintendent’s budget and federal funding overview

Superintendent Dr. Naim summarized state and federal funding uncertainties that will affect budget planning. He said state-level budget timing remains unclear and noted the district’s work on fund transfers referenced in board background materials. Dr. Naim said that even if a proposed special-education reimbursement increase reaches a high level, the district would still transfer “over $3,000,000 to cover our costs” (as presented to the legislature), indicating continued pressure on the general fund. He reviewed federal program roles and how Title I, II, III and other federal sources support staff, intervention and preschool services.

Board perspective and context

Board member Larry reminded colleagues that prior investments in the junior high addressed urgent code and safety items and were never represented as comprehensive renovations; he urged clear public messaging about past work versus needs identified by the new study. Board members emphasized transparency during the study and the need to identify long-term environmental and structural risks such as failing underground infrastructure.

Quotes from the meeting

Kelly (staff member): \"We would like an architect and a GC perspective, to help with this... the RFP would go up pretty soon, by the end of the week.\"

Dr. Naim (superintendent): \"Even if we got to that 60% [special-education reimbursement], we would still transfer over $3,000,000 to cover our costs.\"

Next steps

Staff will post the RFP and return to the board with recommended firms after interviews; the study team will be asked to prepare enrollment projections, cost options and a stakeholder-engagement plan. The board will set public engagement details once the firm is selected.

Proper names cited and context

- D C Everest Area School District (district)
- UWSP (University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point) and local partners were mentioned as participating in other district events.

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The defeasance resolution, which pertains to the district’s General Obligation School Building and Improvement Bond Series 2018 (dated 07/02/2018), was presented as a measure that will reduce future interest costs. Kelly (staff member) told the board that the transaction will yield interest savings “of just over $2,000,000” this year and that over the past five defeasances the district has saved “just over $9,800,000.” The board approved the resolution by roll call with all members voting yes.

Why it matters: The board and staff framed the defeasance as a way to stabilize local levy pressure while capturing interest savings for taxpayers; board members urged the administration to publicize the savings to the community.

Details and other formal actions

- Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda with items l and n removed. Motion to approve the consent agenda with items l and n removed was seconded; the approval was recorded by roll call with all members voting yes.

- Approval of removed items l and n: After separate consideration the board approved agenda items l and n in a subsequent roll-call vote (all yes).

- Season 9 shared services contract (2025–26): The board approved the district’s participation in the Season 9 shared services contract (annual membership and services) by voice vote. Staff described a roughly $30,000 decrease in cost from the prior year tied to changes in student-specific services.

- Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative (procurement specialist): The board approved a resolution authorizing member districts to share the cost of a procurement specialist and related administrative expenses pursuant to Section 66.0301 of the Wisconsin statutes. The motion passed on a roll-call vote (all yes).

- Senior-high principal job description: The board approved the updated job description for the senior-high principal by voice vote.

- First reading of multiple policies: The board approved the first reading of a set of revised policies while pulling policy 2210 (curriculum development) for revision and striking a paragraph from policy 8510 (wellness). The motion to approve the first reading with those exceptions passed by voice vote.

- Adjourn to closed session: The board voted to adjourn into closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1) for matters involving personnel and for competitive or bargaining reasons related to public property and investments. The roll-call vote to enter closed session was unanimous.

Quotes from the meeting

Kelly (staff member): “This is the first defeasance I’ve done with you, but the fifth defeasance for D C Everest. This year, we will have interest savings of just over $2,000,000. And over those last 5 years, you’ve saved just over $9,800,000.”

Board discussion and next steps

Board members said the district should share the savings with taxpayers; one member urged proactive communications so the community understands the cumulative savings and the district’s current levy stability. Policy 2210 will be returned to staff for editing, and the wellness-policy paragraph that board members flagged will be removed before the next reading.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution authorizing defeasance of certain Series 2018 bonds — Motion: approve resolution as distributed; Second: Shannon (second recorded). Vote: Shannon—yes; Josh—yes; Katie—yes; Larry—yes; Ben—yes; Presiding officer—yes. Outcome: approved.

- Consent agenda (with items l and n removed) — Motion: approve consent agenda with items l and n removed; Second: Josh. Vote: roll call recorded as all yes. Outcome: approved.

- Approval of items l and n (separate vote) — Motion: approve items l and n; Second: (recorded). Vote: roll call recorded as all yes. Outcome: approved.

- Season 9 shared services contract (2025–26) — Motion: approve contract as presented. Vote: voice. Outcome: approved.

- Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative (procurement specialist, Sec. 66.0301 Wis. Stats.) — Motion: approve resolution authorizing cost sharing for the procurement specialist. Vote: roll call recorded as all yes. Outcome: approved.

- Senior-high principal job description — Motion: approve job description. Vote: voice. Outcome: approved.

- First reading of revised policies (with policy 2210 pulled and paragraph removed from 8510) — Motion: approve first reading with identified exceptions; Second: Katie. Vote: voice. Outcome: approved (with items pulled for further work).

- Motion to adjourn to closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1) — Motion: move to closed session; Second: Michelle/Josh (recorded). Vote: roll call recorded as all yes. Outcome: approved.

Clarifying details

- Defeasance savings: staff stated interest savings of just over $2,000,000 this year and cumulative savings of about $9,800,000 over five defeasance transactions (Kelly, staff member).

- Season 9 shared services contract: described as about $30,000 lower than the prior year due to a change in student-specific services; specific line-item detail was discussed in background materials (staff comment).

Proper names referenced

D C Everest Area School District (district); General Obligation School Building and Improvement Bond Series 2018 (bond series); Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative (cooperative); Wis. Stat. § 19.85 and Sec. 66.0301 of the Wisconsin statutes (statutory authorities).

Meeting context

Engagement level: multiple agenda votes and several staff reports; roll-call votes used for major financial and cooperative-authority items. Implementation risk: low for contracts and job-description approval; medium for the defeasance transaction pending settlement mechanics and public communication. Historical continuity: staff noted prior defeasances and cumulative savings over five years.

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District to seek RFP for facility study of aging junior high; superintendent outlines federal and state funding uncertainties

D C Everest board approves bond defeasance, several contracts and policy first readings; moves to closed session