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The motion to enter closed session was made by Colin Burns Gilbert and seconded by Miss Lopez. The roll-call vote was recorded as yes from the five members present; two members were absent.

Board chair and staff said the meeting would be recorded until the closed-session convening and that the public recording would stop during closed session. No formal public announcements about the content of the closed session were made when the board recessed; staff said they'd return to the open record if there were announcements to make.

The board did not take public action on the substance of the closed-session discussion during the open meeting portion; the public record for this meeting ended when the recording stopped.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SASD Board of Education Regular Meeting 05/27/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted to enter closed session to consult on employment and performance of public employees under Wisconsin law; the recording was stopped and no public details were released at adjournment.","taxTitle","Sparta Area School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",55388,"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},6221357,"Sparta Area School District says facility plans advancing; core planning team to meet biweekly",34,1384000,1418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3614431-17af553521174bb148d97154acc88a2f&start=1384&end=1418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3614431-17af553521174bb148d97154acc88a2f/thumbnail_1384000.jpg","/articles/6221357/Wisconsin/Sparta-Area-School-District-says-facility-plans-advancing-core-planning-team-to-meet-biweekly","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221357-849afcee708c71a8d61734458dcb00a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775181059&Signature=N9lwzrOYNozGPfgX0YOgb27UtE-OLIqQKgGw6JwYapiLAOq2T8Z0omcLwpwQOchjxbUQG59zJGwxwBPFf-xT2KNSRB5NNAkkxLzkqhe63n0ZxKU-ANGtWzflyChGurEIZDf1jazYQ4Fyw2yq0fsuf-OTtmTbFcDEc8xzrYldqMp~qOe5w~NBC39UDHrY957DRsi8YHB90C8U6PKlNdKuE4Jppmbfbe73BZBsS-DpJzURSkCJTKAmlzS9Cb1mspaeTMxyxZa1DhuQ9yMS634JICN~cVhKPB2~SXtAeBJP6EEDWC~FfjUIOrufI-dQgU1g5Zrf8wUpP73VgDrS6Cq4WA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff provided an update on ongoing facility projects, saying planning work continues and community engagement is increasing.

Sam Cantelon told the board the district is modifying plans and holding more frequent user-group meetings. \"Every other week is the formal, core planning team, but we have always seem to have 2 or 3 meetings a week, in regards to 1 situation or another,\" he said. Cantelon said a piping and plumbing scope report was expected later in the week and that South High School (SHS) will look different next year as portions of work are completed.

Staff said they have begun additional outreach to community members and noted enthusiasm at public meetings and informal discussions. No formal action or votes were taken; the report was informational and staff will return with further project milestones and schedules.","District staff reported ongoing facility planning work, including regular core-team meetings, more frequent user-group sessions, and an upcoming plumbing scope report; construction and room changes at Sparta High School were noted as the project advances.",{"_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},6221363,"Fort McCoy leaders, students mark Month of the Military Child; district highlights partnership",354,925000,1279000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3614431-17af553521174bb148d97154acc88a2f&start=925&end=1279","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3614431-17af553521174bb148d97154acc88a2f/thumbnail_925000.jpg","/articles/6221363/Wisconsin/Fort-McCoy-leaders-students-mark-Month-of-the-Military-Child-district-highlights-partnership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221363-c2458ce741a6b362146573b9c0375a54/orig.mp4?Expires=1775181059&Signature=G2oTtmeneJLGPor~O0BlL9agwyHjC-zCs1jJrr6nktH45QT4fX4U3Cqb4qxyuUExfAqOU1yW1kNC~kQgeHMakDhNx5rDYR6RntlP3Qc6ax4oB4BexYPoeN6hYPkaQbtpWjqZE-slACDkXzPipO-d2TIKktfGh4VJVcAd-05zYRjjI2SpaEN4vzO~VnWMPtxY3Xt35PNb58mYljN4y4Z2NMZIqtbCnNvvg7CdmODwM-YAzdnRpQ58v77WaNx3lMJDMwcsYn~YDEMl6JI-ui8L63hGrN2pvNPrNWei2fhOg-5fzJ6SddJgcrksYHf-9p9Ic25nrwETlBAfWdidn9Xp2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sparta Area School District recognized April as the Month of the Military Child during its regular meeting, showing a short video and receiving brief remarks from Fort McCoy representatives.

Garrison manager Kenton and Command Sergeant Major James Riddle were introduced before the remarks and video. In his remarks, Command Sergeant Major James Riddle said he had assumed responsibilities on May 16 and that his family will be “deeply integrated in the school system” with three school-age children and a spouse recently hired as a high-school social studies teacher. \"My family will be deeply integrated in the school system here. I have 3 school age kids, ages 4, 6, and 10,\" he said.

The meeting included a video of military children describing the challenges and resilience associated with military family life; students in the video spoke about frequent moves, missed events when parents deploy, and the resilience children develop. District staff thanked Fort McCoy for its partnership and noted joint events, including a luncheon that alternates with the neighboring Tomah Area School District.

No board action was taken; the segment was presented as a report and recognition of the district’s military-connected students.","A video and remarks recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child ran during the Sparta Area School District meeting; Fort McCoy representatives and district staff discussed ongoing partnership activities and family integration into local schools.",{"_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},6221368,"Rose Jewelers donates 592 $100 gift cards to Sparta Area School District staff; board accepts multiple donations",95,1824000,1919000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3614431-17af553521174bb148d97154acc88a2f&start=1824&end=1919","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3614431-17af553521174bb148d97154acc88a2f/thumbnail_1824000.jpg","/articles/6221368/Wisconsin/Rose-Jewelers-donates-592-100-gift-cards-to-Sparta-Area-School-District-staff-board-accepts-multiple-donations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221368-1cc5779d617018574b2bccd0aaeb4861/orig.mp4?Expires=1775181059&Signature=bwF3pHSE5M02fm2ZXApitymYBhK4-NwY33HVzIshxJXVDfB551tfICMTe-bnQuAAfGNXlfJg2DWj8IA-pUni78c6~TlYeZZTR~MRnc-q5rsQ66rn1Qam8GR0D98OvKli2AgL1qXb5Y2i5529qxyeG14EBEbY93pp8svYKmD3FK--QAP6Z-B1jlxCd~cz0Q8qJTFBFmVxsDDCZY6n2lWsfUlIV5Sn~V2ZtBZszGgrYihFANU4iB2EVIdUfhJIlzz4i0YJ4N-H6DXuhwdPOCb14R7z0Y3KlH39bJu5zVcYWMX9kvQ~zxL2tKf7~91OhyuxR0fihLI0XaCVFSND2B7JBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sparta Area School District board accepted multiple donations and grants, including a large, no-strings gift of 592 $100 Rose Jewelers gift cards to district employees.

District staff said the cards are intended for employees “on our payroll” and can be used at the recipient’s discretion; the presenter said the district will distribute them pending board approval. The donation totals $59,200 if each $100 card is counted.

Sam Cantelon presented the item and asked the board for approval. The motion to accept the donation was made by Miss Lopez and seconded by Mister Gonkey; the board approved the donations by roll call, 5-0 with two members absent.

At the meeting staff also recognized additional donations to district programs and staff from Culver Esparza, First Community Credit Union, Old High Point PTO, JD Riley Construction, Barbara Middleton, and Lucifornia Golf Course.

Board members did not attach conditions to the gift-card acceptance; district staff said they will prepare any administrative paperwork needed for distribution.","The board accepted a large donation of 592 $100 gift cards from Rose Jewelers to distribute to staff on payroll, plus several additional gifts from local organizations and individuals.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6221371,"Sparta Area School District approves budget revisions, narrows projected deficit to about $600,000",44,1720000,1764000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3614431-17af553521174bb148d97154acc88a2f&start=1720&end=1764","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3614431-17af553521174bb148d97154acc88a2f/thumbnail_1720000.jpg","/articles/6221371/Wisconsin/Sparta-Area-School-District-approves-budget-revisions-narrows-projected-deficit-to-about-600000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221371-2c4498c7cb8d0d9630a7d095f2294d5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775181059&Signature=mdY5VHIwPRLEc62P0CLN0ie3ywRID5tys4HxK0kz7zMm-Y650aPavie6mscpfuNsIbLXMCZeccqNMhnWzWkhmvhl~5QmbOJBgsOHBP-NiDvFR17KiGiqPFDh0N9V~fRHgzBik2GjQ0N3NC3evDdUtLPlUM1FpkVvTlZ0o3x9Ke74NCN2-Dx72Adzr~7FH6e699F4Sl0LbOCIez6meTQW66c2aPaqtexYGmKCSRG8HTUq~IUzzs7froItPf6lTSc3opxQNdt3hiutKpSb1zdo4WViqLwvT~QV~fDG1zNezuhEarjDYoLEBIa09qbByEPDa8R~KAPegRXcr2oykkQGqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sparta Area School District board voted unanimously to approve revisions to the 2024–25 budget on a 5-0 roll call with two members absent.

The amendments, presented by district finance staff member Miss Hauser, reduce the district’s projected deficit to “about $600,000” as of April, an improvement from the $1.5 million revenue stabilization figure included in the original budget, Hauser told the board. \"It ends us, as of April to have a deficit to the fund balance of about $600,000,\" she said.

The board heard that activities through the end of the fiscal year could change the final numbers. The district’s fiscal year ends June 30; staff said final budget revisions will be prepared after year-end and in advance of the external audit. The motion to approve was made by Colin Burns Gilbert and seconded by Dr. Burnett; the roll call vote was recorded as yes from the five members present.

Board members did not adopt additional programmatic changes at the meeting. Superintendent Sam Cantelon told the board he expects to submit administrative requests related to calendar timing and will return to the board if adjustments are needed, but no calendar change was approved at the meeting.

The approval directs staff to finalize the revised figures for audit and report any material changes back to the board.

Less-critical items discussed elsewhere on the agenda included facilities planning and recent donations to district staff and programs.","The school board approved amendments to the 2024–25 revenue and expense budget that the district says reduce the projected fund-balance shortfall to roughly $600,000 as of April; final revisions will follow the June 30 year-end and audit.","actionData","errors"]

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