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Lee, introducing the session, said, \"Tonight marks the first step in that journey,\" and described the evening as a working session for dialogue rather than votes. Lee told the board the district plans to present a final strategic vision for formal approval on June 10 and then use 100‑day plans during the summer months to set concrete goals and metrics.

Heidi and other administrators led a detailed discussion of the first priority, student achievement and learning outcomes. Heidi said the district will prioritize districtwide professional learning communities (PLCs), curriculum implementation cycles and a data retreat with CESA 7 to identify achievement gaps. She described a forthcoming rubric and training intended to move PLC practice from isolated pockets of activity to a consistent, measurable practice across buildings.

On behavior and student supports, presenters said the district will expand Multi‑Level System of Supports (MLSS) to integrate academic and behavioral interventions, expand restorative practices with professional development, and use consistent incident tracking in Infinite Campus to measure changes. Administrators noted the district maintains separate secondary and elementary student codes of conduct and said serious safety incidents will continue to be handled according to those policies.

Other priorities discussed included district leadership and organizational effectiveness (developing leaders and aligning responsibilities to results), community engagement and communication (increasing outreach to parents, local employers and higher‑education partners), responsibility and resource management (aligning spending to strategic priorities and seeking outside funding), staff recruitment and retention (mentoring, onboarding, competitive compensation and stronger university partnerships), and operations/facilities planning (right‑sizing buildings and developing long‑range facility plans).

Why it matters: The strategic vision moves the district from broad statements to a process for measurable action. Administrators framed the 100‑day plans as the mechanism to sequence work, set measurable goals for each building and report progress to the board and committees.

No formal board votes were taken during the work session. Trustees provided feedback to administrators, requesting clearer, measurable grade‑level goals, stronger language on integrating MLSS with academics, specifics on evaluation rubrics and inclusion of communications that explain fiscal choices to taxpayers. Board members and administrators repeatedly emphasized accountability: principals will be expected to know which teams are meeting PLC benchmarks and which are not.

Next steps: Administrators will revise the draft strategic-vision document to reflect board feedback, draft 100‑day plans with specific metrics and timelines, and bring the final vision to the board for consideration on June 10. The board directed committee follow‑up and expects subsequent reports tying individual 100‑day plans back to the seven priority areas.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5/27/2025 Special Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Administrators presented a draft strategic vision with seven priority areas — student achievement, leadership, behavior, engagement, resources, staffing, and operations — and proposed 100‑day implementation plans to turn the vision into measurable actions for board review.","taxTitle","Manitowoc School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",53586,"location","Wisconsin","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6221801,"Board approves three district hires after members press for change to hiring process",725,523000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3611339-ab57d78f612b1bb118808b597c92efa7&start=523&end=1248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3611339-ab57d78f612b1bb118808b597c92efa7/thumbnail_523000.jpg","/articles/6221801/Wisconsin/Board-approves-three-district-hires-after-members-press-for-change-to-hiring-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221801-d22a7e5bcb704ea3106c49d7bc9ae8ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1770642357&Signature=FtfbAdmTf8VVk2PEICWS5G7tYJRpjdBaqYubPAdKGzBnCKYSuEU4pUCWwKaL2O~hiKskDHFpRA1Ok-ZMlp2MdRmKlRSQ5CnJTMCIyxfvGobH9GGJ94oNRrClc7iR1vrJt4TT2Xa-kUAnQn6lwojmbfOndLRnPWyIvB5Dod0RTIX6K0yoNWhRpclB0~A9FjKZkAGvvylZTL~t7nkrnc5djgdCUP0g-n7MLn96-0z3Jv0QQfALMSgZidI5kqggd~6TYMGm11BhWRguK5q0Zn6XdSvyw~UbZkHMbxpOTsBr1hQjErbMuUJZOn~CnsqBDB2hWrptfJLS0pvmDidzMfV-3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manitowoc School District Board of Education approved a personnel report that included three recommended hires after a short public discussion and a voice vote.

Superintendent-level staff member Michael, presenting the personnel report, said, \"Stacy O'Fallon has been recommended as the next director of e to g resources,\" and described the background of the other two recommended candidates, saying Nathan Milke \"has been recommended as our next director of business services\" and that Lainie Longmire \"is being recommended for the Washington Middle School principal position.\" Michael said the hires were expected to begin July 1, pending the board's approval.

The vote approved the personnel report by voice. One trustee said they would vote no because they objected to the timing and order in which finalists were announced; the motion nevertheless passed after members responded to the voice call.

Why it matters: Trustees raised procedural concerns that could affect hiring transparency and the board's role. Multiple members said the district should change how finalists are presented so the board can provide input before candidates are publicly announced or offered positions. Trustees asked that the district's Policy and Personnel Committee propose language to formalize board input on administrative hires.

Discussion: Several board members said the problem was not the candidates — which presenters described as well-qualified — but the sequence: staff had recommended finalists publicly before the board had an opportunity for pre-offer input. One trustee said they intended to move the matter to the personnel committee to develop a better process and suggested the committee consider whether closed-session review would ever be appropriate; another trustee reported the district attorney advised that some discussions could not be held in closed session.

Direction and outcome: The board approved the personnel report (voice vote) and directed the personnel committee to review and recommend changes to the board's process for presenting and approving finalists for key administrative positions. The board did not take separate formal action to delay or change the hires; the recommendations will move forward as approved unless the personnel committee develops and the board adopts a policy change.

Details and context: Michael told trustees that Nathan Milke is \"three classes away\" from completing the district licensing the board requires for business services directors and that the board would grant a one-year, board-approved license while Mr. Milke finishes certification. Michael described Stacy O'Fallon as a former district employee who worked at Jefferson and Madison elementary schools before serving at CESA 7 and being recommended to return to the district. Lainie Longmire was described as a current assistant principal at Lincoln High School with prior experience as a special education teacher, dean and assistant principal.

Next steps: The personnel committee will review the hiring-presentation process and return recommendations to the full board; the hires approved on the personnel report proceed per the district's normal onboarding and certification timelines unless the board or legal counsel takes further action.","The Manitowoc School District board approved a personnel report that included three recommended administrative hires, while several trustees urged the personnel committee to revise how finalists are presented to the board before offers are made.","actionData","errors"]

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District leaders outline seven "big rocks" and 100‑day plan approach in strategic vision work session

Board approves three district hires after members press for change to hiring process