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The board first approved the published agenda on a motion moved by Chris Lau and seconded by Maggie Smith; the chair called for a voice vote and said, \"The motion to approve the published agenda has passed.\" Later the board approved the consent agenda after a motion by Chris Lau and a second from Khadija Islam; the chair called the voice vote and said the motion passed.

Election results and referendum: The board reported canvassed spring 2025 election results and certified them as official: Barb Wenck and Khadija Islam were reelected to three-year terms on the Board of Education. The board also noted the operational referendum failed to pass (the district administrator said it failed by 90 votes).

Closed session: The board moved into closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c), which allows closed discussion of \"considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee.\" Board clerk Maggie Smith read the motion to adjourn into closed session; a roll-call vote followed with all seven present trustees recorded as \"yes\" (Barb Wenck; Jennifer Deak; Khadija Islam; Chris Lau; Maggie Smith; Bridget Todd Robbins; Kevin Zielke). The board then entered closed session.

No other formal votes were taken in open session after the consent agenda action; the meeting resumed only for customary closing remarks before adjournment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Apr 14th, 2025 School District of Holmen School Board Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 14 meeting the Holmen School Board approved the published agenda and consent agenda by voice vote, received official election canvass results (two incumbents reelected and operational referendum failed) and voted by roll call to enter closed session under Wisconsin Stat. §19.85(1)(c) to discuss employee compensation.","taxTitle","Holmen School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",72553,"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},6273299,"Holmen finance director details third-quarter budget revisions, larger deficit and special-education changes",115,2270000,2385000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3003147-1013bb52883869ff0fe7c5d9f9d9543f&start=2270&end=2385","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3003147-1013bb52883869ff0fe7c5d9f9d9543f/thumbnail_2270000.jpg","/articles/6273299/Wisconsin/Holmen-finance-director-details-third-quarter-budget-revisions-larger-deficit-and-special-education-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273299-f9839e3a9861a8a7cb09578fa4ba0494/orig.mp4?Expires=1773612503&Signature=DsDvBKfZ72L~A4y5l8xXeY~g05VJ~E7IsLWiwoYeFd0FwivMq5Z3BGteQDHu514rPzWX2QpxRFav8btDWuBBhPmvQy6qArdR8p5kA0N3XKIQZOk-GJG~HZd11dz8mvdZGC7j1yxKvKZ5eUYdO5H8yhFtyZFrJ9NJVvRauKQU~nx6bHRsirT75~eVtzx-AiLMbY6QXG38cNDIBXm26tl2KptPWki6W0XcnbcKVgwDdiSvLZIM0OAwYLCNDD0QmRS7yXM8zcCp0WZ6FQfdb-ctOeD219SrAe~AOw4hjOORWC1dX6GjK7-cgeZ1J-gQFkiUmX4llOv-NqICJ3SL-q8v8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Julie Homan, Holmen School District's executive director of finance and operations, presented the district’s 2024–25 third-quarter budget revisions at the April 14 board meeting, reporting a revised general fund deficit, revenue adjustments and an expected reduction in the special-education aid percentage.

Homan said the revised general fund budget shows a planned deficit of $2,531,000, an increase of about $73,000 from the October adopted plan. She attributed higher revenue to stronger-than-expected interest earnings and an anticipated June Medicaid settlement from 2022–23 that the district estimates will arrive in June and be credited to the general fund.

On expenditures Homan said the revised general fund outlay is $58,752,000, an increase of just over $1,000,000 compared with the original budget. That includes a $573,000 increase in the interfund transfer to special education, which Homan said offsets higher contracted services and student supports.

Homan also explained Department of Public Instruction (DPI) guidance recommending a lower special-education reimbursement percentage for the year. \"DPI is recommending that all districts do that and so they sent out estimated aid revised for this year,\" Homan said, describing a recommended drop from 33.3% to 29.6% for calculated aid due to a prorated state pot of funds.

Other fund notes: Homan reported an increased Common School Fund (library aid) allocation, revised upward to $260,000 from the $200,000 embedded in the October budget. Capital projects fund balances depend on construction schedules; the district completed a bond settlement in February that increased interest earnings on capital funds through June.

Estimated June 30 general fund balance: Homan said the district estimates a June 30 general fund balance of $15.7 million (about 26.84% of general fund expenditures), with approximately $1.5 million restricted/committed and $14.3 million in assigned/unassigned designations.

Board members asked about DPI's recommendation to reduce special-education aid assumptions; Homan said the change is a pragmatic recommendation so districts are not surprised when final calculations arrive in June.

Item status: Homan said the revisions will appear on the April 28 consent agenda for formal board approval.","Executive Director Julie Homan presented revised 2024–25 budgets showing a $2.531 million general fund deficit estimate, increases in revenue from interest and a June Medicaid settlement, and an anticipated lower special-education aid percentage recommended by DPI.",{"_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},6273303,"Prairie View highlights 'ripple effect' outreach, Discovery Center upgrades planned",565,1234000,1799000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3003147-1013bb52883869ff0fe7c5d9f9d9543f&start=1234&end=1799","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3003147-1013bb52883869ff0fe7c5d9f9d9543f/thumbnail_1234000.jpg","/articles/6273303/Wisconsin/Prairie-View-highlights-ripple-effect-outreach-Discovery-Center-upgrades-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273303-b10d25e5b9ee20c9d1ae0f226cbddfa6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773612503&Signature=bd-T8HRvgxSgRvbedpVZkfHEVXTGYfB7qTA1sr6lwN97V8B4NVy3OI3dqnrjxl9Jzgd8uLPPJmC1UIVcVCCzQAsfdIoUJCq85hWAG0Dlc3GYBbevzH7Jcz2pVFwRh3HtdliUiw2XvurM3wRbArK8uWTk-kAMd0DVCIff~BR3N5jmduYTkUSGfonbfHcvo8mtvuvzLPX15VV6VNzbioDqyLx2nNevKTV2xH4TLShYv4aIujgNYKWrdq1olw8i~ss~Rat7HWOJAZRm9~i~Gi85Yw5rCVdps3n1MlaoKZCW9swjeygU5q6DeE8dDas~-HIlB5iXbQoKDnmnIl2JboEgRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Prairie View elementary staff described a year of family engagement, a staff-recognition initiative called the \"ripple effect,\" and planned upgrades to Discovery Center spaces during a report to the Holmen School Board April 14.

The presenter, identifying themself as the Prairie View principal, described \"ripples\" as short notes of recognition for students and staff and shared examples of family events—Snuggle Up and Read, PTO Bingo Night, Sip and Paint and a large family picnic—that organizers said strengthened community ties. \"These are just a few of the bullets on your on you see on the screen here,\" the presenter said, adding that the building is \"full of goodness.\"

The principal told the board the school is upgrading Discovery Center spaces in two wings this summer to better support STEM activities and technology access; one kindergarten–first-grade Discovery Center will become an enclosed room while other spaces remain open so larger grade groups can use them.

On student supports and testing, the principal said teachers are deliberate about preparing students without overemphasizing state tests: \"We often talk about at Prairie View, encourage kids to do their best and forget the rest.\" The report also described a data-team process to avoid \"putting any student in a box.\"

Board reaction: Trustees praised Prairie View's community engagement and said the district's elementary schools show strong family involvement. No board action was required; the presentation was informational.

The board also thanked staff for planning and noted the school’s planned Discovery Center upgrades will proceed as timing allows.","Prairie View elementary leaders told the board about intentional family engagement, staff recognition, state testing preparation and planned Discovery Center upgrades to support STEM and small-group work.",{"_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},6273308,"Boys & Girls Club reports steady attendance, new workforce space and teen job program",738,425000,1163000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3003147-1013bb52883869ff0fe7c5d9f9d9543f&start=425&end=1163","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3003147-1013bb52883869ff0fe7c5d9f9d9543f/thumbnail_425000.jpg","/articles/6273308/Wisconsin/Boys-Girls-Club-reports-steady-attendance-new-workforce-space-and-teen-job-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273308-ffe54622f2f1f011cdd715662be7c2d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773612503&Signature=Hqm82~OkHvXH96DHjvnnLgcO4pkbZjelUu6ClgQjGwlFJ4oqvTeRSzk-9EMAuqN-rNlYZnOBA6N9FR2Hj6OskZUFIT5txd7lfmz~Xkf-dK~VL11eZLECkpArpFIO4f1KVt9ebn45hv7AlDFaQUv2fiUNP1H427izWWIbpDS-gk8WoinfZt6sZtBSgK16b0eCPtDW3ZMwXfaRhnf9J-Lm6DcSMw3n39uXlXDDAgqGroqv1tePgy9JI4E35onaPGz5DChqQyvajCDr6T2zZTuNXKlpkT2QiKaR~WE~Ky~~blDiQ2KHHl~4Y6au~2GQz2RZ5UdSN-tm1HqjAqEJ2QO8mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Leaders from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater La Crosse presented their annual community fund report to the Holmen School Board on April 14, describing average daily attendance, program expansions and a new workforce development building.

\"Our averages for the summer program are about 182 with, on most days, it being around 225 kids. And then after school program, our average daily attendance is about 230,\" Jackie Watry, who identified herself as representing the Holmen Area Community Center at the Boys & Girls Club, told the board. Watry said the Erickson Club site began groundbreaking for a new workforce development building about two weeks earlier to support career exploration for students.

The report outlined programs by age group: K–5 after-school rotations and a daily \"power hour\" of educational activities planned by Erica Schmelzer, the club's education specialist; guitar lessons sponsored by a local music shop for fourth grade and up; a planned violin program; and a teen-focused \"Up Next Job Program\" that includes applications, interviews, references and a small stipend after completion.

Participation numbers and staffing: Watry said summer daily averages run roughly 182–225, after-school daily averages about 230, and teen daily attendance about 80. Education specialist Erica Schmelzer said her tutoring and Education programming serves about 60 children across grades and typically draws 10–20 students per day depending on staff availability.

Youth and family services specialist Sierra Gage described counseling and group programming, noting targeted monthly mental-health initiatives. \"In total we had about 47, maybe a little bit more teens participate and logged over 4,000 minutes walking\" during a depression-awareness walking challenge, Gage said, and she reported smaller participation numbers for subsequent initiatives that reduced screen time and addressed healthy relationships.

Boys & Girls Club leaders thanked the district for ongoing collaboration and said they plan to expand school partnerships, continue workforce programming and launch new musical offerings in the fall.

Board response: Board members thanked the club for programming and partnerships with district schools. No formal board action was taken on the report.","Local Boys & Girls Club leaders told the Holmen board about steady program attendance, an upcoming workforce development building, and a teen ‘Up Next Job Program’ that gives stipends and workplace experience.",{"_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},6273313,"Holmen district says failed referendum will force program and staffing choices",81,140000,221000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3003147-1013bb52883869ff0fe7c5d9f9d9543f&start=140&end=221","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3003147-1013bb52883869ff0fe7c5d9f9d9543f/thumbnail_140000.jpg","/articles/6273313/Wisconsin/Holmen-district-says-failed-referendum-will-force-program-and-staffing-choices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273313-41a8c91815ebed15e9c449fa5c07f784/orig.mp4?Expires=1773612503&Signature=GUZsMOVsV-9tjz3lwwP-zgh8GrlWOIiAMsiAZBfcQKuy9JN44OxDlUjzXuKlzC7GdhsxrckneXSu4MdvRgtPvPNmVgmRINEo6u07ZusZ-qB9kd6kEz0L1sZUUcONKpFiGbgrKsGr-~kY1t6UibNwXLBRKcuGkSKtNUcJBEh-zF1d3z6bkL8G140WdCWyBQJfTAYtibgRIeZ0icLpXECwKm5XvpymxxZjf4YQE2HFp4Fk3ap87I8F79UMvb3hU1v915qtSaRNh7E~xtjR7OSMiUkIfMXR41NwEcbBSsSWrEVhko8eD3kKLYNUDjOk80LpuDZB2DN8M5W1iqCLilU8pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Holmen School District announced April 14 that an operational referendum held April 1 failed by 90 votes, and district leaders said the shortfall will require careful program and staffing decisions.

District Administrator Dr. Mueller told the Holmen School Board that while the board was \"disappointed for our operational referendum that it did not pass by 90 votes,\" the administration remains \"committed to our mission of providing the best possible education for our students.\" The administrator said the district will need to \"carefully evaluate how we allocate our resources knowing that reductions are gonna be necessary.\"

Why it matters: The district said the referendum funds would have supported academic programs, curricular resources, facility maintenance and staff recruitment and retention. Without the additional revenue, administrators warned some program reductions or staff changes are likely and that the district will prioritize students in decisions.

Board and staff reactions, next steps: Board members and the superintendent emphasized continued efforts to engage the community and pursue creative options to stretch existing resources. Dr. Mueller said the district will \"continue to engage with the community and share updates and work together to find a path forward.\" The board did not take specific reduction actions at the April 14 meeting; staff said they will return with proposals as they refine budget scenarios.

The board also acknowledged recent volunteer and community support during the discussion, and Dr. Mueller praised staff and students while noting the district is entering a period of difficult financial choices.

Looking ahead: Administrators said they will present budget revisions and any recommended reductions at upcoming meetings and continue outreach to families and community partners.","District administrators told the school board the April 1 operational referendum failed by 90 votes and warned the loss of funding will require program and staffing reductions; the district pledged to engage the community as it plans cuts.","actionData","errors"]

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