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Superintendent (referred to in the meeting as Dr. Clarity) and operations staff described the Garden Level at Central Office as a practical site because it is accessible, offers parking and sits within walking distance of many district staff. Operations presenter Chad Weezy said the district expects cost efficiencies through a design‑build approach and the project team is targeting a guaranteed maximum price well below a stated $750,000 maximum threshold in the consent memo presented to the board.

The board’s vote: a motion to approve the proposed renovation carried after a motion by Joe and a second from Corby; all board members present voted in favor. The board also discussed related budget items: the staffing and service contract with SSM Health (four clinicians/staff positions were described) will be brought to the board for contract approval; staff said the staffing costs were included in a budget amendment approved at the previous meeting and will be built into the preliminary 2025‑26 budget.

Why it matters: district staff said an on‑site clinic will expand access to primary care and behavioral health services for staff and families and will be designed with separate access and access control to avoid mixing clinic visitors with school populations. Staff emphasized both physical security measures and ADA improvements as part of the renovation plan.

Key details
- Location and program: garden (lower) level of Central Office; features described include exam rooms, a behavior health room option, waiting/triage area and separate exterior access to avoid mixing clinic traffic with the main office circulation.
- Procurement approach: staff proposed a design‑build method with a guaranteed maximum price established before final contracts; three quotes were obtained and the recommended approach intends to leverage on‑site team input (facilities and builder) early in design to control cost.
- Budget and schedule: the consent memo set a $750,000 cap for board consideration; staff said they expected to come in below that cap. The staffing contract with Dean/SSM Health was described as likely to be on the next meeting’s agenda.
- Staffing and services: staff described four clinic staff to be funded and reflected in the 2025‑26 preliminary budget; the district paid start‑up costs via prior budget amendment and expects the recurring staffing cost to be included in the upcoming budget cycle.

Discussion vs. decision: the board authorized the renovation and the guaranteed‑max approach (formal vote). The operational contract for services and final construction contract will be returned to the board for approval; staff was directed to finalize design with the selected design‑build team and SSM Health.

Next steps: finalize a guaranteed maximum price with the chosen contractor; return with the final SSM Health services contract and construction documents for signature and budget incorporation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Verona Area School District Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Verona Area School District board voted to renovate the Central Office garden level to host an on‑site clinic operated in partnership with SSM Health, approving a guaranteed‑max price approach and directing staff to finalize contracts and staffing details.","taxTitle","Verona Area School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",73510,"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},6251601,"Board accepts OE‑12 facilities report; capacity study and enrollment projections show long‑term growth with mid‑2030s elementary need",2405,4217000,6622000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193908-1a5926c5f0bb1b5ff0834d4f368006a5&start=4217&end=6622","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193908-1a5926c5f0bb1b5ff0834d4f368006a5/thumbnail_4217000.jpg","/articles/6251601/Wisconsin/Board-accepts-OE12-facilities-report-capacity-study-and-enrollment-projections-show-longterm-growth-with-mid2030s-elementary-need","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251601-1286bb36b50715637042458a92e1f0e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1776581955&Signature=Bw3m7ha4~7zs1Llwf9qMoV~fyTwQw6sxpq5iEB5i23NVg0hFCRcuMkazulFLQ6PppD3HBJrabbKph~CiyYXYsTGa84jhopkGIvxfarsDrZZQ3S8VG9US8~bPlbh54V7rBpARmzJtpF-R2NPDjX5NSfN~nQyIThcMrkkdyxn1qGWbiB0fQ5c4W6A8YGTbRnic8IHi2ZPX2oRnncuTaqofWE-l1ZUGMxx68iTjhoc1aQMcwvf40dyasy7lpbJIE7y8Vykn~A-45~jeB1bYdfj0s2Ft~AJh-F2garmH8ngTarREYlO7leSm7d-UZcgHqHnO5DSEB9-lL24VxrmSTehEIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Verona Area School District board accepted the OE‑12 facilities monitoring report with one exception and reviewed a refreshed capacity study and a 90‑page third‑party enrollment projection prepared for the district.

Operations staff told the board the monitoring report shows 16 of 17 OE‑12 indicators in compliance; the single exception related to fund management for capital projects (fund 41) was explained as a timing issue: staff paid contractor invoices that arrived in June, which closed in the prior fiscal year and left fund 41 roughly $200,000 “in the hole” until standard fund carryover and planned spend were reconciled. As operations presenter Chad Weezy explained, “The budget finished $200,000 in the hole, but that was essentially a planned budget deficit because fund 41, carries over on an annual basis, and we had to pay the bill when it came due.”

Capacity and enrollment findings
District staff presented a site‑by‑site capacity refresh developed with principals, custodial staff and an architect. The capacity update identified a net gain of just over 300 elementary seats compared with the prior study, and the enrollment report from MDR (the district’s third‑party consultant) projects continued growth driven by new housing. Key projection highlights the district shared include:
- K‑5: MDR projected roughly 600 additional K‑5 students “by the time we hit 24” as presented in the consultant briefing (board materials include the full schedule and scenario tables).
- Middle and high schools: MDR projected middle and high school enrollment increases of roughly 250–300 students each by 2040; staff said middle school capacity will tighten earlier than elementary capacity.
- Timing for an additional elementary school: because development is continuing but slower than earlier forecasts, staff said the district’s likely need for a new elementary school has shifted later and is now most likely in the mid‑2030s; staff noted the district already owns multiple potential school sites (including 18 acres described in board materials and other parcels purchased earlier).

Staff emphasized methodology and caveats: the capacity work rated rooms by principal input on whether a non‑classroom space could be converted to a classroom (tier 1, 2 or 3), with tier 3 representing conversions that would severely affect programming; tiers 1 and 2 were included in capacity counts, tier 3 was not. MDR’s work included outreach to developers and new homeowners in the district to refine household/student assumptions.

Board action and next steps
The board voted to accept the OE‑12 monitoring report as compliant with one exception. Board members asked staff to return with any proposed revisions to OE‑12 indicators that the board believes are not reasonable given timing dynamics for construction invoices and fund accounting. Staff will continue to monitor capacity and enrollment and return to the board with refined facility planning when a specific construction timeline is appropriate.

Why it matters: the combined capacity and enrollment work frames long‑range facility planning (sites, timing and potential boundary or program changes). Staff recommended retaining several district‑owned parcels for future school siting and noted options to rebalance middle school enrollment if growth concentrates in particular neighborhoods.","The Verona Area School District board accepted its OE‑12 facilities monitoring report with one exception and reviewed an updated capacity study and a third‑party enrollment projection showing continued long‑term growth and a likely elementary‑school need in the mid‑2030s.",{"_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},6251596,"Verona school board names officers, delegates and representatives for the coming year",185,1714000,1899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193908-1a5926c5f0bb1b5ff0834d4f368006a5&start=1714&end=1899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193908-1a5926c5f0bb1b5ff0834d4f368006a5/thumbnail_1714000.jpg","/articles/6251596/Wisconsin/Verona-school-board-names-officers-delegates-and-representatives-for-the-coming-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251596-1dd8fba4bcdc7f0b4448b7539339435e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776581955&Signature=iaDwaQgwOCJxF0UrqPJL79D-7pg1gFJSqlGqMBPNyPyRGwIWmnBwjZ4R730UVfyKke1zPJOdGC3n5hraKoQYPu4l4FGho51HAf5DhUaweMQihw2U0f1yBV8T69tZ14fSad~ovgkcnXYv-Q6kYjWAa3ytmbieHNImdCohZIxJkzjXB94UnQag81lBKPoMLYdJH~VhbcVEgKrHtPhNals9CnwWcchNyr83wxRmjUZKyi3CegvRmRHoFrdxxKfTqrdjAcZESycYOZYUjLFy8W60~fA1OdzzkWl5tlTeq0HJJZ8lKGB7J9AMnSwnovBLJiMyc5KBJu3UkZgALOjOHEhxkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Verona Area School District board conducted its annual organization actions and approved officers and external representatives for the coming year.

Officer elections and appointments
- Jen Murphy was nominated and unanimously approved to continue as board president.
- John was nominated and approved as vice president.
- Joe was approved to continue as treasurer.
- Corby was approved to continue as clerk.
- Juan Carlos was approved to continue as deputy clerk.

External delegations and committee representatives
- Corby will serve as the district delegate to the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) convention, with Juan Carlos as alternate.
- John was approved to remain the district’s representative to CESA 2.
- John and Christopher were approved as the board’s representatives to IDAC (the intergovernmental development advisory committee referenced in discussion) so the board would have geographic representation from both Verona and Fitchburg.

Procedure and votes: nominations were made from the floor and the board voted by voice for each position; all the actions listed above were approved by the board without recorded dissent.

Why it matters: these appointments establish board leadership and the district’s primary contacts for external associations and cooperative service arrangements; some of the roles (delegate, alternate and CESA representative) include attendance at outside meetings and conventions.","The Verona Area School District Board elected or reappointed officers and external representatives including Jen Murphy as president and John as vice president; the board also confirmed delegates for WASB, CESA 2 and IDAC representation.",{"_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},6251610,"Verona district, city explore sale of Country View softball fields to host accessible Miracle League park",834,2439000,3273000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193908-1a5926c5f0bb1b5ff0834d4f368006a5&start=2439&end=3273","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193908-1a5926c5f0bb1b5ff0834d4f368006a5/thumbnail_2439000.jpg","/articles/6251610/Wisconsin/Verona-district-city-explore-sale-of-Country-View-softball-fields-to-host-accessible-Miracle-League-park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6251610-53c930e041939a6126274a26bb05b875/orig.mp4?Expires=1776581955&Signature=QgCjrNELIba1DMmv9Q7-0DYqa9VycWk4Cy0cR0b~eESLI5eCT8GqLJZ2abP4v9oX8TfifFhqgbr-mbZ8B63JNwUIrlEsAI3RRNL3HS9bT7P4i1m4FMs3Awk4v-uLN6l-EUGYFRm7~MYZPoLB5Y5WS5-UtazpHMt7Nau0HEuaSJhkh3MRU1C0ck~xl8YLs0fcRgfReOSODHJQa208T7DdlA8mGmghC28hkxstbDNgssNruk9KsK9xlFxEAqizppXw1vYX9mJlul1KSoCM~HXSwtS0FAH63Gu0mda0PyvRBUA-G3wm5CNe3fPBmVfERTG8m8CFI83MdUGx2stwA2uQPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Verona Area School District presented a proposal to the school board to sell two softball diamonds and adjacent green space north of Country View Elementary to the City of Verona so the site could be developed as dedicated parkland with a Miracle League–style accessible ballfield and a new playground.

District operations director Chad Weezy told the board the district approached the city about the underused fields and that the district’s priority was protecting long‑term public access: “It should be said from the get go, with these conversations with the city, it was important to us that we figured out a way to essentially lock in that. We didn't want to, we didn't wanna have the the city or our district lose access to those softball fields in the future,” he said.

Board members were broadly supportive and asked staff to continue negotiating details with Verona city staff and the Miracle League of Dane County. No sale or transfer was approved at the meeting; board members asked staff to return with survey data, a draft shared‑use agreement, formal parkland dedication language and a proposed purchase agreement for a future vote.

Why it matters: district staff said the fields receive limited school use since the high school has newer varsity facilities, while the city and community partners say the site could host widely available inclusive recreation and summer programming. The district emphasized retaining daytime access for Country View students under a shared‑use arrangement if the site transfers to the city.

Key details presented
- Site and partners: two existing softball fields, parking and green space north of Country View Elementary. The City of Verona and the Miracle League of Dane County (working with local service organizations) are the principal partners discussed.
- Potential sale price and upgrades: Weezy said an initial, negotiable sale figure discussed with the city was about $250,000 and that the Miracle League and partners could invest “a couple of million dollars” in a poured‑rubber accessible field and playground if the transaction proceeds.
- Parkland dedication: staff said an element likely to be included in any agreement is a parkland dedication restricting future redevelopment of the site “in perpetuity.”
- Access and programming: City representatives and Miracle League organizers indicated the site would offer summer programming and community use; district staff said Country View students would retain daytime access under a shared‑use agreement.
- Timeline: district staff described the Miracle League group as actively fundraising and suggested a summer 2027 build target if negotiations and permits proceed; staff did not present any binding timelines.

Discussion vs. decision: the board’s comments were advisory. The board did not vote to sell property; instead members instructed staff to continue negotiations and return with legal documents, an acreage survey, draft shared‑use terms and explicit parkland dedication language before any final action.

Next steps: staff will continue discussions with Verona city staff and Miracle League representatives and plan to return to the board with a formal purchase/sale package and supporting survey information.","District staff presented a proposal to sell two underused softball fields north of Country View Elementary to the City of Verona so the city can develop an accessible Miracle League baseball field, playground and parkland dedication; board gave direction to continue negotiations but took no final vote.","actionData","errors"]

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