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Why it matters: the package of approvals affects district operations (food-service balances and donated materials), student expectations (new cell-phone restrictions at the high school), extracurricular costs (hockey fee increase), and staff benefits (a 10% health-insurance renewal). Trustees also voted to move away from the Leader in Me character curriculum and explore a lower-cost or district-created alternative.

Key votes at a glance

- Asterider Industries donation: The board accepted donated aluminum (round, square stock and plate) presented for the district shop. Motion by Peter; second by Diane Gormont. Outcome: motion carries. (Donation amount/market value: not specified.)

- Freemasons donation: Representatives of Wausau Forest Lodge No. 130 presented funds to offset negative student lunch balances. Matthew Myers and other lodge representatives asked the board to accept funds for distribution. Motion to accept made by a board member; second recorded. Outcome: motion carries. (Amount not specified.)

- Monthly voucher list: Motion by Peter Hansen; second by Kelly Zebra. The board approved the monthly voucher list. Outcome: approved (voice/roll-call as recorded by board clerk). Specific line-item totals were referenced during roll call but the motion passed.

- Monthly treasurer’s report: Motion by Hansen; second by Kelly Zebra. Administration and the committee reported that a large state aid payment arrives in late June and that the district expects to meet its fund-balance policy when that payment posts. Outcome: approved.

- Start College Now / Early College Credit Program approvals: Administration recommended approving student requests permitted under state statute for courses not offered locally. Motion by Novinski; second by Gorman. Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Student handbooks (2025–26) and cell-phone policy: The board approved recommended handbook language that implements a stricter high-school cell-phone and earbud policy (no use during instructional/class time; allowed during passing time, lunch, privileges; exceptions for health/504 plans). Motion by Gorman; second by Stankowski. Outcome: approved.

- Ice agreement with Mosinee Hockey Club (2025–2028): Administration and the hockey-club leadership negotiated a three-year contract with nominal annual increases (a $1,000 incremental increase in a later year) and recommended the longer term in part because of the club’s city lease term. Motion to approve by a board member; second recorded. Outcome: approved.

- Employee benefits 2025–26: Administration recommended the district accept a health-insurance renewal showing a 10% increase and a dental self-funded renewal of 1.5%. A trustee disclosed employment with the broker (M3) and abstained from the vote. Motion to approve presented by Hansen; second by Davinski. Outcome: approved (Hansen abstained).

- Student fees for 2025–26: The board approved modest fee adjustments, including increasing the ice-hockey participation fee from $40 to $80 to reflect rising ice-time costs. Motion by Kaiser; second by Calandra Zebra. Outcome: approved.

- Move away from Leader in Me: Administration recommended discontinuing the Leader in Me program and exploring a district-created or low-cost alternative character/soft-skills curriculum. Motion by Hansen; second by Maple. Outcome: approved.

Other routine approvals included the consent agenda and minutes corrections; several motions passed by voice vote or roll call with \"motion carries\" recorded.

What trustees said and next steps: Administration said the large state aid payment typically posts in late June, which will bring the district back into compliance with its fund-balance policy without short-term borrowing. On benefits, administration recommended taking the 10% renewal rather than rebidding. For the ice agreement, staff recommended revisiting contract length if the hockey-club city lease is extended.

Ending: The board moved next to reports and future-agenda items, including a planned administrative presentation on special education and the process for filling any vacant board seat remaining after organizational meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mosinee School Board meeting 4-15-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Mosinee School District Board accepted donations, approved contracts and personnel benefits, and adopted changes to student handbooks, including a stricter cell-phone policy for the high school.","taxTitle","Mosinee School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",38830,"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},6271325,"Mosinee food service presents new menus, breakfast push and student engagement plans",695,713480,1408880,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3029240-3b76ae4c35866bfb81b1d958c20625aa&start=713&end=1408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3029240-3b76ae4c35866bfb81b1d958c20625aa/thumbnail_713480.jpg","/articles/6271325/Wisconsin/Mosinee-food-service-presents-new-menus-breakfast-push-and-student-engagement-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271325-c20c6cd3627ca29058b7926b44c5a767/orig.mp4?Expires=1770609091&Signature=V6H0WsXYtaAP7HjlHHyarcYxapIagVWV~DZEcYHeyNg7cx0L~vFxvaDHN-f7CYmnNEFJg7RevK9Me-4ob0q-5sflfJZoRIs0jBmCyDbGBmuX3Tl6ECAQ-z1Kc~1JVBHJ1yRbn5Z75035MIa0RoJsw1ScKu1RpNE-nKCV-g7QDBAyvv66EJ68jsjDOVrEHbz4VSc3q8MBEUDQ7HsMJmpiTa~-AYagPwEyMCSfC-cvoZ3Crtood7VHX25Cdigrlo-FK~oZYA1PuycsC7mAF~kviQz66fjBdp4~lqfm-e~I4zafH2OXTyt9X~CB~vGtlm0zPhGNmmisp70O8KEBRSWKBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dave, the district’s school food service representative, told the Mosinee School District Board that Chartwells has refreshed next year’s breakfast and lunch menus and is running a series of student engagement activities to boost participation.

\"All of the menus next year for breakfast and lunch are all gonna be brand new,\" Dave said, describing menu development based on Chartwells’ popular offerings at other sites and ongoing monthly events such as Moo Boost, Fun Days, Global Eat and Discovery Kitchen.

The nut graf: the presentation framed food service work not just as meal provision but as a student-engagement strategy tied to participation and district revenue. Dave emphasized breakfast as a primary growth opportunity and described on-site experimentation intended to make it easier for students to get a meal and eat before classes.

Details: Dave described a breakfast cart at the high school that began in September and is \"bringing in about 20–30 new breakfasts\" by locating service nearer to students who otherwise do not walk to the main breakfast area. He also said the district is running second-chance breakfast options and sampling events (including a planned Korean-themed Global Eats event with a corporate chef), school-week celebrations (Breakfast Week, School Lunch Hero Day) and guest visits such as the Spud Mobile to teach about agriculture and recipes.

Dave said Chartwells is engaging students and staff directly: \"Student engagement. I think it's real important going out to the cafeterias on a daily basis, just talking with the students, finding out what's working, what they like.\" He also noted visits to other districts and DPI trainings to inform local practices and packaging changes that could increase participation.

Board reaction and follow-up: trustees praised the food service staff; one board member called Dave and his crew \"tremendous\" and thanked them for involvement in both daily operations and planning for a new high-school kitchen. A board member suggested delivering breakfasts directly to classrooms to raise participation; Dave said grab-and-go bags are already used when students arrive late and teachers generally allow food in classrooms, and he welcomed further teacher cooperation to increase student breakfast access.

The director said the district’s administrative review auditors are scheduled to visit the high-school site in May and that documentation was submitted in advance. He closed by inviting questions and volunteers for tasting events; the board’s business manager, Rod, offered to help taste samples.

Ending: The presentation did not include a formal board action; trustees thanked staff and moved on to other agenda items.","Chartwells food service director outlined new menus, breakfast-outreach efforts and monthly events aimed at increasing student meal participation; board members praised staff and asked about classroom breakfast options.","actionData","errors"]

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Mosinee School Board accepts donations, approves insurance renewal, fees and agreements; moves away from Leader in Me

Mosinee food service presents new menus, breakfast push and student engagement plans