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- ProactiveMD clinic partnership: Motion to approve a partnership with ProactiveMD to operate an on-site employee health clinic; motion carried (voice vote). Administration to finalize contract and report launch details.

- Health insurance: Motion to adopt insurance Option 7 (as presented) for upcoming enrollment and benefits administration; motion carried 7–0 (voice vote). Administration to implement through open enrollment and actuarial guidance.

- Cash-in-lieu reduction: Motion to reduce employee cash-in-lieu payment to $888; motion carried (voice vote).

- Student-built homes project: Motion to table the district land/house-building proposal (moved by Mrs. Wachowski, seconded by Mrs. Larson); motion failed, 5–2. No further formal action taken at this meeting.

- Technology plan: Motion to approve the five-year technology plan; motion carried (voice vote).

- Board meeting dates and several policy updates: Motions to approve 2025–26 meeting dates and technical policy revisions passed (voice votes).

Votes recorded in public minutes were voice votes unless otherwise noted; where roll-call tallies were provided in discussion, those tallies are reflected above. Administration will carry out implementation steps and return to the board on required follow-up items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 23, 2025 FPS School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal votes taken at the Franklin Public School District board meeting on April 23, 2025, including contract, insurance and other approvals.","taxTitle","Franklin Public School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",74728,"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},6260131,"Board reviews Neola policy package as an option to replace district-written policies",789,980000,1769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3134918-c37e95f6a3620411acb31065ac41ef2d&start=980&end=1769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3134918-c37e95f6a3620411acb31065ac41ef2d/thumbnail_980000.jpg","/articles/6260131/Wisconsin/Board-reviews-Neola-policy-package-as-an-option-to-replace-district-written-policies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260131-73bed428c981669681e7224b1699aea5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775389572&Signature=CEK1k1tyFjYFG1yxkdin3so4vkgXRJHMlCkraALQ5i4US4QDc104Miwl2V9enpKbtvHB1TRdG3WDXpQyHxHfRzhfhvuqxnMU2Ernm~e3EDUpC0LsNCz7OBPkVduINJbc-fDrI6ZYoY5Axvc06jUlNnHuerdFwhUQ00sl-4z4ql7ZnrpzNJtWfZjjsI24xrb1vS9Xi~i5KzPkTWNMY63ndTb2NUaU5y7FkouxG6YZJUtQT53xQybupVysNPj0tJQMLDfDXi58EzVvD6xiBsz26qYsZfgffVoEkZkhhdqSgmrImd0pLuepH3bVkSd~wr6UAvHkY~1Beou9XttqA9b7Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District administrators and a Neola representative presented the board with information about adopting Neola’s policy-management system, which provides customizable policy templates and ongoing legal updates vetted by a panel of lawyers.

Richard Zimin, the Neola representative, described the service as a legal-risk-reduction tool that provides template policies and periodic updates; administrators told the board the district currently spends substantial legal hours on policy work and that a Neola subscription would shift much of that initial drafting and review to the vendor’s pool of attorneys. Administration said the annual subscription after start-up was quoted at “just over $4,735” and noted a one-time start-up increase (discussed as a $7,000 increase if the district joins after July 1 in vendor messaging).

Board members sought details about customization, whether locally drafted policies would remain the district’s responsibility (administration said local customizations would still rely on the district’s counsel and would not be covered by Neola’s warranty), and how many board policies the district would keep or discard. Administration recommended forming a policy committee to work through choices in the first year, noting there are roughly 450 customizable templates and that most districts adopt a subset that fits local needs.

No formal vote on Neola adoption occurred at the meeting; administrators said they would bring back a timeline and cost estimate if the board wishes to consider subscription options and to lock in current pricing before vendor increases take effect.","Administrators presented Neola, a third-party policy service, and outlined costs, customization, warranty and update cadence; the board discussed potential benefits and the first-year workload if the district adopts Neola templates.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":46,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6260136,"Board selects higher-deductible single-plan Option 7 and reduces cash-in-lieu to $888",2423,3916000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3134918-c37e95f6a3620411acb31065ac41ef2d&start=3916&end=6339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3134918-c37e95f6a3620411acb31065ac41ef2d/thumbnail_3916000.jpg","/articles/6260136/Wisconsin/Board-selects-higher-deductible-single-plan-Option-7-and-reduces-cash-in-lieu-to-888","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260136-11c39a338584094ead5acbda0426f037/orig.mp4?Expires=1775389572&Signature=VEPnbOJhVEvQusFucwcUjfbDzjUU6k6Hj93RbwufEVR~0aDLus5FPf-UUtUiQZbSUH82Qm9P1ST97hXx1pMHR7LTPo3Ya5jODbZtauvMCUjMkjGwsr~Mtyk4szOvZhzLnlBDYJMrmWHn6W97jT3w2TdmELX5S0oCyj8zIVkpZFLJiqbHW7aVL8nOcsn0JfS9gLTHqPvTbRss3NK8sNxQnatqWStC9iuJMSCK~nFReQ7w3M9FCFYbpMxZ1gHzqEk57EvwPIz1HAsOGH3vi2hfetNJOfKYst6PxSlXxnqPH5ww8X80mdhmXXM9bWh2-9PKZJ47JeO5FsmUXxxrMzLA3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Franklin Public School District Board of Education voted to adopt a new health-insurance structure (referred to in board materials as Option 7) and to reduce the cash-in-lieu amount to $888 per year.

Administrators presented a packet of 11 plan variations and financial modeling showing premium differences and projected plan funding needs. Board discussion focused on long-term sustainability: whether to move immediately to a single higher-deductible plan or to transition more gradually. Administration explained that Option 7 would lower many employees’ monthly premiums substantially while raising out-of-pocket maximums for those who select the higher-deductible coverage.

Several board members argued the district must set a long-term direction rather than leave benefit selection to popularity votes or annual buffet-style changes. Others asked that staff present plan options in building-level meetings before the board’s final action; a proposal to take the plan “show on the road” was put to a voice vote and failed. The board then took a formal motion to adopt Option 7; the motion carried 7–0 on a voice vote.

The board also approved reducing the cash-in-lieu amount (the stipend paid to employees who decline district coverage) to $888 as presented in the administration’s packet; that motion passed.

Administration said actuary assumptions underlie the premium-change calculations and that the selected option was intended to make the district’s health plan more sustainable long term while emphasizing the health-clinic initiative and other utilization-management tools to limit claim growth.","After extensive debate and a failed motion to delay staff outreach, the board voted unanimously to adopt insurance Option 7 to consolidate plan offerings and approved reducing the cash-in-lieu payment to $888.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6260142,"Board approves ProactiveMD clinic partnership to offer free on-site primary care to staff",561,2372000,2933000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3134918-c37e95f6a3620411acb31065ac41ef2d&start=2372&end=2933","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3134918-c37e95f6a3620411acb31065ac41ef2d/thumbnail_2372000.jpg","/articles/6260142/Wisconsin/Board-approves-ProactiveMD-clinic-partnership-to-offer-free-on-site-primary-care-to-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260142-c229e9359b609a2eecbf94f8c2ee7187/orig.mp4?Expires=1775389572&Signature=ZDGUrLkGHkI9l96TOu-2sZ26rR~Sufh1gxLmtkHYTBH8mopotAwm2aHkv7YGkJcuizB2WxX7YNu47~OBBdbVaZ7Tskn26Kpq2omai1hVhptS~~OmUjTj0v0hlHeGXzWAoE4fNzOFQwBTKmqE3o2MHhNDrJmYcHVNJwm7wDbxqJp9d3hJAU24npdD-tXYKwatcS6yFoty374PubJzSvYgcOLgjReI4ZPaEyVpHl4fcpnQblhsCAI57qBXjAYFGxZar7SoB41iBeUJmGqq0C3PDprH9oJQVazhBu-Nvba7TLap~fJpims21RsJYzKlIvpwyeK0pz2CJEbCVfuy~6u4Ew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Franklin Public School District Board of Education approved a contract to partner with ProactiveMD for an on-site employee health clinic after a presentation by district staff and ProactiveMD representatives.

District and broker representatives emphasized the clinic’s role as part of a broader strategy to curb rising healthcare costs and improve employee access to primary care. ProactiveMD representatives said the clinic would be staffed by nurse practitioners and include a “patient advocate” to help employees navigate referrals and community resources. Angie Hammond, identified in the presentation as ProactiveMD’s regional director of operations, said the program would track utilization, clinical outcomes and financial metrics and provide monthly reporting to the district.

The contract discussed was for a multi-year term (staff said they were looking at a 3–5 year arrangement) and includes service and performance reporting. ProactiveMD representatives described the clinic offering: on-site visits during a 40-hour weekly schedule with flexible shift patterns to meet staff needs; an electronic health record compatible with local systems to share records; in-clinic dispensing for many common medications; referral coordination; and patient-satisfaction tracking. The district expects the clinic to divert some utilization from higher-cost settings, a figure framed in the packet as estimated annual cost diversion.

Board members asked about after-hours support, virtual options and candidate selection for the patient advocate role. ProactiveMD said the portal and message system would allow appointment scheduling and callbacks after hours, and that virtual/after-hours direct-visit services were available as an added contract option. The district and ProactiveMD said hiring for key clinic roles would include district input and that finalists could be presented to the district during recruitment.

Board member Dr. Beere moved to approve the partnership; the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote. Administration said it would finalize contract language, define reporting cadence and performance targets and return with the executed agreement and a schedule for clinic launch and staff outreach.","The board voted to partner with ProactiveMD to operate an on-site employee health clinic; the contract is expected to run 3–5 years and will include a patient advocate, monthly reporting and performance metrics.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6260146,"Franklin board debates using district land for long-term student-built homes program; motion to table fails",472,488000,960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3134918-c37e95f6a3620411acb31065ac41ef2d&start=488&end=960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3134918-c37e95f6a3620411acb31065ac41ef2d/thumbnail_488000.jpg","/articles/6260146/Wisconsin/Franklin-board-debates-using-district-land-for-long-term-student-built-homes-program-motion-to-table-fails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260146-06fb85baa5e748c6c2c108bb329a64c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775389572&Signature=Hj1Z1GZY7yOF19VRp-OUNcg86pLjKJ~31951U9D36QNa-uN~F2npD7xAO3h~hsn5485gT-Ag47HNVdZ9010D5069beM2mfLPEZRIMR9VC~mjA9W8iljSOdrSpl-N1ySmIRG5-AlPjIyckpTIdH0U6MYK-XtnV2iV3Z8ZS-HS7lYqhasc5nvzBGUVfqG8p21DStV48asdxl6jupmoh3AYK7uRe0cPcJDx7GbbNjToMyiG2KivHzOEWd0fEIdd2HW1zmsjLdU~fi88kmRDD4mDsRnMq0DVJDHo-SuACXRYPOLR6NEGaBCibvdRocB5gDLC2dzQVxlysdjy7Lu6H5cvbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Franklin Public School District Board of Education heard hours of debate over a proposal to use district-owned land to support a long-term house-building program that would put high-school construction students into real subdivisions and reduce reliance on outside contractors.

Proponents said the plan would strengthen curriculum and career pathways. A district presenter described the program’s learning benefits and long-term value, saying contractors are willing to partner and that “students are doing a lot more of the work” that would otherwise require paid contractors. Supporters also pointed to potential resale at market prices and the program’s ability to produce skilled local workers before graduation.

Opponents said the proposal exposes district fund balance and taxpayers to development risk. Board member Linda said the plan “is just gambling with taxpayer money,” pointing to recent large capital projects already under way and warning of the risk of holding lots that may not sell at a profit. Several board members questioned whether the district should act as a land developer rather than running the program lot by lot or arranging agreements with private developers to return lots to the district for student builds.

Board members also criticized the timing and process. One director said she felt “blindsided” that consultant dollars had been spent before broad board discussion. Others asked whether the district could run the program without outside partners or whether contractors would agree to long-term arrangements.

When the board considered a motion by Mrs. Wachowski to table the proposal, seconded by Mrs. Larson, discussion followed about whether tabling meant indefinitely shelving the idea or postponing to a specific date. The motion to table failed by a 5–2 voice vote, preserving the option for administration to gather additional information and return with more details.

The meeting record shows no adoption of a land-sale or purchase contract at this session; board members asked staff to pursue more information about lot costs, construction sequencing and partnership models and to return with specifics on timelines, estimated upfront infrastructure costs and potential developer agreements.

The debate combined programmatic curriculum arguments with budgetary and governance concerns. Several members emphasized the program’s potential to address contractor shortages and workforce development, while others emphasized limits on the district’s authority and the need to protect fund balance for ongoing operations.","Board members split over a proposal to develop multiple lots for a long-term student house-building program; critics warned the plan risks taxpayer funds while supporters cited curriculum and career benefits. A motion to table failed 5–2, leaving the proposal alive for future work.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Franklin Public School District board actions, April 23, 2025

Board reviews Neola policy package as an option to replace district-written policies

Board selects higher-deductible single-plan Option 7 and reduces cash-in-lieu to $888

Board approves ProactiveMD clinic partnership to offer free on-site primary care to staff

Franklin board debates using district land for long-term student-built homes program; motion to table fails