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Board members nominated and approved Bob Bauman as president. After the president’s election, the board elected Kate Garza as vice president, Megan Masowski as treasurer and Molly Powers as clerk. Each uncontested nomination was approved by voice vote after a motion and second.

Why it matters: The officer elections are a regular organizational step that determines which board members will carry the board’s procedural responsibilities for the year.

Procedure and votes: The superintendent called for nominations in order (president, vice president, treasurer, clerk). For president the superintendent read the relevant board policy (01/1941) and the board moved and seconded a motion to elect Bauman by voice vote. Similar motions and voice votes were used for the remaining offices. The board recorded ayes only; no roll-call tallies were provided in the meeting minutes.

Ending: The newly elected president, Bob Bauman, presided over the remainder of the meeting.

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Speech and debate leaders said the team registered 31 members this year, including 14 freshmen; every speech team member qualified for state in Madison and the squad earned five gold medals and a Distinction Award for placing among the top 5% of schools. Team members also recognized a captain, Olivia Knowles, who earned the President’s Award for achieving gold at state four times.

DECA officers reported a record 58-member chapter this year and said 33 members advanced to the state competition; they sent 12 competitors to the International Career Development Conference in Orlando and noted their Raider School Store project placed among the top 20 worldwide school-based enterprise projects.

FFA students described 80 registered members and strong performance in Career Development Events (CDEs): seven teams reached regionals and all seven proceeded to state; the agriculture mechanics team won first in state and earned a silver ranking at nationals. Science Olympiad captains said the program grew to 60 members, ran four teams, won invitationals and took fourth place at state out of about 70 teams.

Other student groups described achievements and growth: theater programs reported large casts and added understudies; HOSA described state competitors and an upcoming national competitor; quiz bowl qualified a team for nationals in Atlanta.

Why it matters: Board members and administrators praised student work, linked successes to growing participation and thanked advisors and family volunteers. Aaron Mullen, the district’s athletic director, introduced the students and noted the variety of activities that build skills beyond the classroom.

Ending: The board recognized the students and invited them to meet board members at a reception following the presentations.

","Students and advisors from multiple clubs and activities updated the board on accomplishments this year: speech & debate earned state medals and a Distinction Award; DECA reached a record 58 members and sent finalists to international competition; FFA, Science Olympiad, musicals and other clubs reported state and national successes.",{"_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},6061827,"Hudson district reports steady enrollment; board warned of a crowded Prairie fourth-grade and many boundary-exception requests",51,2396000,2447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3281036-1cfdf318f62d3c8b409d994b8526a960&start=2396&end=2447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3281036-1cfdf318f62d3c8b409d994b8526a960/thumbnail_2396000.jpg","/articles/6061827/Wisconsin/Hudson-district-reports-steady-enrollment-board-warned-of-a-crowded-Prairie-fourth-grade-and-many-boundary-exception-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061827-0979de652088a382e9a54399638b0298/orig.mp4?Expires=1773600928&Signature=RdsN65STFFhSXgPLovvNDWfpbRWPwdxjxgZXTE0oCPvMKkaBBj9MCbjeNMUbd6JjDKTH8MUUMXQ1-nc-54mkl5o6AUitC4dMxtyLHvW~xZuVziIpy1QIURWzItH0MYsTSWYxu22~QszT7F8cm8W-ohFYnOS0SEEIRucGbT3scuugJ2mX6igBRhdc-msKi0Oq6QjKbmfO8ZyYkFFvqAK92t3u6BG6hU7tfWXP9P65wTyb2bc-XaMSwzjbYuf~cEwFLCH8oxX60C7yHsi6y1JUfq2IrSZzYZY8FO7v8Tk609KaCWIJQhH0snoeygFYEIMoNnm908SfqJ5ffm2KybEjow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hudson — District staff presented the board with updated enrollment projections for the 2025–26 school year and warned that at least one elementary grade is above class-size guidelines pending boundary-exception processing.

Andrea, who presented the enrollment update, said the elementary projection showed “Hudson Prairie fourth grade where it's 28” and the document marked that class in red. She told the board she anticipated boundary-exception requests would be processed in the coming week and that the kindergarten and 4K counts would rise as registrations and placements complete over the summer.

Andrea said the district has “I think we have 30, 40 requests for boundary exceptions.” She emphasized that the placement process is monthly and that continuing open-enrolled students were already included in the projections; kindergarten placement will be completed after boundary-exception decisions.

Why it matters: If enough boundary exceptions or incoming students remain in certain classrooms, the district said it can add sections or otherwise adjust placements; administrators said there is time to respond before the fall term. Board members and staff agreed to monitor the process and return updated numbers after the boundary-exception review.

Implementation and next steps: The director indicated that directors meet monthly with the enrollment office and that the district regularly posts resignations in June, which can further affect staffing and class assignments. Board members asked staff to return with updated figures after the exception process is completed.

Ending: The board received the report; staff said they will provide updated class-size figures after processing boundary exceptions and kindergarten placements.

","The district reported projected enrollments for 2025–26, said most classes are within guidelines but flagged Hudson Prairie fourth grade as above guideline (28 students) and said 30–40 boundary-exception requests were pending; kindergarten and 4K numbers remain fluid.",{"_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},6061832,"Hudson School construction update: $15M–$18M completed; about $30M of work slated over summer",229,2001000,2230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3281036-1cfdf318f62d3c8b409d994b8526a960&start=2001&end=2230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3281036-1cfdf318f62d3c8b409d994b8526a960/thumbnail_2001000.jpg","/articles/6061832/Wisconsin/Hudson-School-construction-update-15M18M-completed-about-30M-of-work-slated-over-summer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6061832-bee2684d3373261df04b5e3bf9954168/orig.mp4?Expires=1773600928&Signature=mV8z9mtUoGAZWVnSUKSmkxtbAcYz9VREBqbVEkoaYgMvGtFNoc3tZoLNYB34S6uzsFw4mE3rdayrr6AlxOY9scqrry4IY4vg7OJPfSxjFmeAPssQ5t3UZ8D1uVoyet~nC1zW7KOUXy08UGymv72nBtrehfoYk4TP6HF2WSvFzw3wvcKOu5iSkZmFKGH2GqHG58unQ9MIYVQbm9Ae5ICTzcXYBeO5n9XZrhzLG2g9tK8dQfEOUeXk8CS4NxiD0S-WYMkqAIKk~pTihaZR76ndhg6niwpLDbfs1Ki5Lv997ShdAoQWLDGycjfzkkOtO1PVbj7Ccm5uGr4mh6EaQIYuQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hudson — District facilities staff told the school board the capital projects at EP Rock Elementary, North Hudson and the middle school are advancing rapidly and that crews will accelerate work over the summer to complete roughly $30 million in remaining work.

Nick, the district’s construction lead, reviewed photos and progress updates and said, “there's probably been about 15,000,000 to maybe 18,000,000 worth of work that's been done so far, and they're gonna have to do about $30,000,000 worth of work in the next 3 months.”

Site details shared at the meeting:
- EP Rock Elementary: secure entrance work is underway, exterior EIFS removal and asbestos abatement are in progress, new windows and utility pads for chillers and backup generators are being installed; the gym area has new chiller lines and sprinkler work to bring the building up to fully sprinklered status.
- North Hudson: media center windows and drywall are visible, the gym is painted and awaiting equipment and wood floor installation, and classrooms are under demolition and renovation.
- Middle school: new HVAC air-handling units are being installed through roof openings, pool repairs are underway (the pool holds about 335,000 gallons), ceilings and floor tile removals are in progress, and a new utility yard with propane tanks and a chiller is under construction.

Flooring changes and accessibility: Nick said the district will replace older ceramic tile in many areas with a product called “kinetics,” a resilient flooring made from recycled water bottles that is quieter and easier to navigate for students with mobility aids. He described the product as having “the qualities of a soft surface…with the durability of a hard surface.”

Backup fuel and generators: The district plans to install large propane tanks at several sites to enable interruptible gas service discounts and to fuel backup systems during high-demand periods; staff said a typical tank holds about 2,000 gallons and would run roughly 36 hours under backup use. Nick said tanks will be fenced inside a utility yard.

Schedule and moves: Administrators said most building move-in dates are targeted for August; the district office move is planned for September so other spaces can be finished first. Facilities staff invited board members to arrange site tours this summer.

Ending: The board did not take action beyond receiving the report; staff said they will continue updates and offered tours to members as the summer work progresses.

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District staff said the change removes teacher discretion, establishes classroom storage pockets for phones and similar devices, and reserves exceptions only for documented medical or accessibility needs. Mike Ballard, who presented the proposal to the board, said, “Starting this fall, no personal electronic devices including phones, smart watches, laptops, earbuds, from home will be allowed in any instructional space during any class period.”

The move follows a year of community engagement and internal review. The district’s mental-health team presented local and national data at the meeting, citing the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey results and community events that included screenings of the Screenagers films and discussions of The Anxious Generation. Sally, a member of the district mental-health team, said the district hosted two Screenagers events and related panels this year that drew more than 200 community members and caregivers.

Why it matters: Board members and administrators described the policy as a response to teacher and family concerns that unrestricted device access is disrupting instruction and contributing to anxiety and distraction among students. Ballard said the decision was grounded in “experience, research and overwhelming community input.”

How enforcement will work: Each classroom will contain a designated storage pocket where students turn off and store devices at the start of each class and retrieve them at the bell. The district said it is removing teacher-by-teacher variance so enforcement will be consistent across classrooms. For first violations students will be offered a guided learning session or detention; repeat violations will trigger family conversations and progressively stricter restrictions. Ballard described the disciplinary approach as supportive and gradual, saying the first response will include a choice “to have a detention but our preference would be is that they go through a guided learning session that talks a little bit about focus, the impact on technology and causes some self reflection on their own use.”

Scope and limits: District leaders emphasized that Chromebooks and school-provided devices will still be used for instructional purposes in a “structured and intentional” way. Exceptions will be available only for documented medical or accessibility needs. The district said the change is intended to restore instructional focus and increase peer interaction in classrooms, not to eliminate purposeful educational technology use.

Implementation and outreach: Administrators plan grade-level meetings before the end of this school year, advisory discussions on day one of the fall term and ongoing communication with families. Ballard said staff have already conducted voluntary “learning lab” classroom pilots and sought input from comparable districts that have implemented similar policies.

Board reaction and next steps: Board members praised the outreach and asked for a fall update. Several members suggested the district consider follow-up work for middle school in future years and asked for materials to help families adapt. The superintendent and high school staff said they will continue community education and monitor implementation, convening a fall check-in for the board.

Ending: The district will start the new enforcement in the upcoming school year and promised continued communication to families and periodic status reports to the board.

","Hudson School District leaders told the school board that beginning this fall the high school will enforce existing rules that ban personal electronic devices during class time, remove teacher discretion on enforcement, require devices be stored in classroom pockets and use progressive, supportive discipline for violations.","actionData","errors"]

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