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Executive Director of Student Services Jill Mason said caseloads have grown and some speech‑language pathologists are serving in the mid‑50s, with one provider reported \"in the 70s.\" Mason described speech and language as a mandated service under students’ Individualized Education Programs and said the district would prefer to add a half‑time district employee rather than continue higher‑cost contracted virtual services. \"It does require more staffing to help facilitate that whole process,\" Mason said, and she recommended posting a 0.5 FTE position that would be used districtwide though initially assigned where the majority of need exists.

Mason said the district has struggled to find local contracted providers and that several contracted services are virtual or out‑of‑state. She said the proposed position would help with Medicaid billing and reduce contracted costs over time.

Board members asked about assignment and billing; Mason said the position would be posted with district‑wide responsibility but initially deployed based on caseloads after boundary changes are finalized in July. The staffing request was placed on the consent agenda and included in the consent agenda motion the board approved later in the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 9, 2025 School District of Holmen School Board Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","Student services staff asked the board to approve posting for a half‑time speech‑language pathologist to address caseloads that exceed recommended levels and to reduce reliance on contracted virtual providers.","taxTitle","Holmen School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",72553,"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},6205009,"Holmen finance director presents cautious 2025–26 preliminary budget with $912,000 planned deficit",1737,3649000,5386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777431-70848180e577de23b76831d2b5fe4daa&start=3649&end=5386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777431-70848180e577de23b76831d2b5fe4daa/thumbnail_3649000.jpg","/articles/6205009/Wisconsin/Holmen-finance-director-presents-cautious-202526-preliminary-budget-with-912000-planned-deficit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205009-3fa5a05c0e7ed3105f09880d97782065/orig.mp4?Expires=1775809238&Signature=PjGbZyeHRlM8VhKpFZuQQJgI3JlFDgwwY6FIa9u4MENDFlkih3SMNnY1OH12bmxdjBG1O39HbGHcuKCteQ4hHH9papcHnKsZKiZHkV9rP8oCOslLUkRpWbb3Xii4YI721QDjXGe6PGhGJY99Z~-NauWzJCxIp5PnJG66iL7lJ-VoGPBhldfV9pV9Uu2q5mFcKIAALFDOT9sChEnWe0e7-cQ8feC20UYLqtfYDdG6FWN2ixQIJhrJh69qDu-RVdJ0xE-KH--Umqr9pOW32ME9JtpCHQdjqlDBkjQnYdS3UYIf2KGd4qtStmegRvaQyeR-djo1-obPvR0HtNtLslOwow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Holmen School District Executive Director of Finance and Operations Julie Holman presented a preliminary 2025–26 budget on June 9, describing assumptions, revenue estimates, and expenditure projections while cautioning that state and federal allocations remain uncertain.

Holman said the budget uses conservative assumptions, including a statutory $3.25 per‑pupil increase under the revenue‑limit formula and no base wage increases in the preliminary figures. She noted the district assumed categorical aid would remain at $342 per pupil and that Title I funding would be reduced about 50% for reasons tied to local data.

Key figures Holman presented include an estimated June 30, 2026 beginning fund balance of $14,972,000 (about 26.1% of general fund expenditures), total general‑fund revenue estimated at $56,515,311 and estimated general‑fund expenditures of $57,427,489, leaving a preliminary planned use of fund balance of $912,178. Major revenue components cited were an estimated tax levy near $11,500,000 and state general aid near $38,000,000. Holman said total federal sources were estimated at about $415,739, reflecting an expected drop after ESSER funds expired.

Holman said she is carrying forward estimated WRS and FICA rates (6.95% and 7.65% respectively) and a 5.18% increase in group health premiums. She also noted that the district’s special‑education transfer from the general fund is estimated just under $7.4 million and that the special‑education fund is budgeted at approximately $11,183,000.

On debt and capital, Holman said the district plans to hold the school mill rate at $6.94 by shifting levy between general and debt service where appropriate; estimated principal and interest for 2025–26 were $7,662,000 and estimated indebtedness at June 30, 2026 was $74,375,000. She described Fund 42 as the current construction fund for the $74.75 million referendum projects with an estimated 2025–26 capital expenditure of about $20,000,000 and an estimated combined ending balance in capital funds of roughly $1,900,000, part of which is in Fund 46 (long‑term capital improvement trust) and may be available after a five‑year waiting period.

Holman listed budget risks that include slow enrollment decline, inflation, rising special‑education costs, unfunded mandates and pending Joint Finance Committee action on general aid, categorical aid and special‑education reimbursement. She noted recent news that current‑year special‑education reimbursement would be 30.64%, about $140,000 more than earlier estimates, and that the Joint Finance Committee planned action the following week.

Board members asked clarifying questions about Fund 42 versus Fund 46 timing and use; Holman said Fund 42 holds current construction expenses while Fund 46 is the longer‑term trust and that unused construction funds must either be spent within the referendum scope or transferred to debt service to offset future levies.

Holman concluded that the preliminary budget reflects best available estimates and will be revised as the district receives finalized state and federal allocations. The budget was presented for information; formal adoption will follow required budget steps and public timelines.","Finance officials presented a preliminary 2025–26 budget that assumes a $3.25 per‑pupil revenue increase, flat base wages, a projected beginning fund balance of about $14.97 million and an estimated $912,000 use of fund balance, pending state aid and Joint Finance Committee actions.",{"_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},6205014,"Holmen to renew field‑experience agreements with Winona State, UW‑La Crosse",93,3567000,3660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777431-70848180e577de23b76831d2b5fe4daa&start=3567&end=3660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777431-70848180e577de23b76831d2b5fe4daa/thumbnail_3567000.jpg","/articles/6205014/Wisconsin/Holmen-to-renew-fieldexperience-agreements-with-Winona-State-UWLa-Crosse","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205014-aa9931b9b6c2d1420ce8138466a537d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775809238&Signature=EHPoJz6jI46azNgRTgG3SVmn9fwF0lJHQBD9ltsA9pBfzr2GydIo8VcNHTqdzA-ySFHj3I--1Hhj0nRsado~8VnrvdkFHRiBYYRXs8oTZff13kQBKabbS27cN4HwV7H9YBluLSYxC0RHtjUt54PiNDMLgo9s8iCCV43YLijR~mpaela3n67JHtpLJ1PL4S1tsHADPR0rE8~JPYxJ9-v9jX7fbaYh-29mUgkRHwuu-g8YEbGA9ISsQS2PjiWoFQ8Z1IrZEfwtTci4F7c670AufjC1XiVie0D~D78f2hMxpoOtiG7Ro8WdnMi0cbmDoyDNUhhpZWI4s1OunTpbMWokDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Holmen School District presented two field‑experience contract renewals at the June 9 meeting; both contracts were described as continuations of existing partnerships and slated for the June 23 consent agenda.

Executive Director of Instructional Services Kim Edwards said the agreement with Winona State would renew July 1 and remain in effect until 2030 unless either party chose to end the partnership. She described the UW‑La Crosse contract as a continuous renewal that can be terminated by either party. \"Any questions about those two? Any questions? Okay. No questions,\" Edwards said.

No substantive debate or proposed modifications to the contracts were raised at the June 9 meeting. Both items were included on the consent agenda that board members approved later in the meeting.","District staff said two university field‑experience contracts — with Winona State and University of Wisconsin‑La Crosse — are recommended for continued partnership and will appear on the June 23 consent agenda.",{"_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},6205019,"Holmen reports full K–12 rollout of new ELA materials, shifts K–3 screening to AIMSweb under Wisconsin Act 20",1999,1570000,3569000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777431-70848180e577de23b76831d2b5fe4daa&start=1570&end=3569","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777431-70848180e577de23b76831d2b5fe4daa/thumbnail_1570000.jpg","/articles/6205019/Wisconsin/Holmen-reports-full-K12-rollout-of-new-ELA-materials-shifts-K3-screening-to-AIMSweb-under-Wisconsin-Act-20","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205019-a7ee383f7c61c6b3dd599f7953f5de7a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775809238&Signature=XsyDlZVq-CVh1uUSZFrZXxOKKO0d1Xo1YL3dBZgsNyun2dRfHwdcYLnbyxP6Peyhiza-7nvle-zfEaB8EPF~lJJg1X9UXRgo7ottCmgKwGget9ecuiUl~XU4iP6e~2mvY8qnWihycjz776Do9yMwNyxc5~jc1yw~Ao7R78AuEmo~AGJJWJs3O2IoG-oOMv9H9N8dfaimF20npczV1WBQz4TxLvLSk0oDdDFakPraY4bL4HkCBvNrC~yRTrBRHEUVqmC9tiyjPwF5mgXqhufgOoRXmJOQ1RqDzG6aMSeMe7A6WPBZL5NJLyR9CwE4XZQcNA6Esbhxc8KMIqWziTQR2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Holmen School District instructional staff presented an annual evaluation of the K–12 literacy program at the June 9 board meeting and described curriculum changes, assessment results and new state screening requirements under Wisconsin Act 20.

Executive Director of Instructional Services Kim Edwards said the district completed K–12 implementation this year after a multi‑year rollout. \"In 20 four‑twenty 5, this most current year, we had full implementation K‑twelve,\" Edwards said, and noted the district adopted Amplify CKLA in kindergarten through grade 5 and an Amplify middle‑school ELA resource to provide continuity into grade 6.

On assessments, staff reported that Holmen outperformed the state and peer districts on the Wisconsin Forward assessment with 66.7% of students reaching proficiency; the district also reported a 55.7% proficiency rate on the PreACT‑8/9 ELA measure and a 47.5% proficiency rate on the ACT for 11th graders. District staff cautioned that some public data are from the 2022–23 school year because later statewide results had not been released publicly.

Under Wisconsin Act 20 the state selected AIMSwebPlus as the required screener for 4K through grade 3. Kim Edwards said the district moved K–3 screening to AIMSwebPlus this year and must report screening and diagnostic findings to families and to the Department of Public Instruction (WISE) by July 15. Edwards described the state’s 20th‑percentile threshold for “at‑risk” identification and said students who fall below that threshold must receive diagnostics and, where appropriate, a personal reading plan.

District staff said they used AIMSweb diagnostics for students flagged below the 20th percentile and supplemented district processes with additional team‑level (level‑3) diagnostics where needed. Tracy Seberfeldt, district literacy coach, said teachers and specialists create personal reading plans and monitor progress at least every 10 weeks; teachers must report screening results and the student’s at‑risk status to caregivers.

Edwards highlighted the district’s partnership with Reading Corps, an AmeriCorps tutoring program, noting tutors served students at each elementary building and that Reading Corps data show many students reached targeted growth. The district also launched an intensive summer reading program required for students who do not complete a personal reading plan by the end of third grade; the program runs in two three‑week sessions and, Edwards said, had about 86 students enrolled in the June session and roughly 126 students planned to be served across sessions for the summer.

Staff reported district training plans under Act 20. Holmen selected Institute for Multisensory Education Orton‑Gillingham (IMSE OG) training; Edwards said 93% of required K‑3 staff had completed training with the remaining 7% expected to finish over the summer and that 100% of administrators had completed the training.

Board members asked whether the 20th‑percentile benchmark referenced national norms; staff replied the percentile is national. The board also asked about integration of personal reading plans with Individualized Education Programs; staff said where an IEP exists it generally takes precedence and the reading plan content is integrated into the IEP.

Edwards said the Act 20 rollout increased the number of students identified for diagnostics but helped the district “pinpoint literacy instruction more so than we ever had.” She added that district teams and vendors are refining data tools and reporting workflows so caregivers receive required notifications.","District instructional staff reviewed year‑one implementation of new ELA materials, state assessment results and compliance steps under Wisconsin Act 20, including adoption of AIMSwebPlus for K–3 screening, diagnostics and required family reporting and the launch of an intensive summer reading program.",{"_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},6205024,"Holmen district proposes handbook changes to leave, summer pay and substitute rules",1270,215000,1485000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3777431-70848180e577de23b76831d2b5fe4daa&start=215&end=1485","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3777431-70848180e577de23b76831d2b5fe4daa/thumbnail_215000.jpg","/articles/6205024/Wisconsin/Holmen-district-proposes-handbook-changes-to-leave-summer-pay-and-substitute-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6205024-abc6ae4e0695e76d41e5d696f9ff2c15/orig.mp4?Expires=1775809238&Signature=CgjIjZebTnD5PKqURJver8LxVL2AbjQhAPWBcBSVBTwrHyOh-6Axd4CEI492eslm4OCGM9ezN-j-yptGfeLYaTs~m7a0ySDXjWLvrsByOwFVCIcamneFz9cqroZSiRKQgDmkMFpOUCaI9THJY608w9IfeWWkEVnzChFVNg1odgnQLA1iqMnBLU~PbpStnzKDuKcmK3gGrYrM6SnbwSrX8kav4TyKyJvdcuPg8Qqk7hSV2psMrNx-Zt-qO0ZEWQCEhWZUt1TQOkNeX87RQjz97S3snLTBelInqbE--tpJlmO8Cz5imJ3CGmX-cF-IyrGGrZslU4SWRgsCKNxWB43nIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Holmen School District presented multiple updates to its employee handbook at the June 9 board meeting that the district plans to place on the June 23 consent agenda.

District Director of Human Resources Melissa Keats said the package of changes is intended to align handbook language with “new regulations” and district practice and to give staff more flexibility amid limited base wage increases. \"This change is lowering the amount of leave that they can request to 1 hour minimum increments,\" Keats said, describing a shift from larger increments previously required for salaried employees.

The most consequential changes Keats described affect three groups of employees. For salaried staff (educators, nurses, administrators and directors) the district would change paid/personal leave to allow one-hour minimum increments. For school-year employees (those who do not work year-round) the recommendation moves from 9 sick days and 2 personal days to 7 sick days and 4 personal days, with two unused personal days allowed to carry into the sick bank. For year-round staff the proposal adds two floating holidays that \"could be used on non school days\" to avoid substitute costs.

Keats also described edits for unpaid leave and post-employment/retiree coverage language to align benefits with the district’s cooperative health insurance model, and noted the handbook will more narrowly define retiree coverage so that other post-employment options would be addressed outside the handbook.

Changes specific to educators include revised language tying extra-duty roles to the building level, aligning team leader and department-chair stipends with middle and high school structures, adding pay for staff on “hate and bias” teams, and clarifying overload and summer-school compensation. Keats said high-school summer offerings are split into two sessions: a June, credit-bearing session and a July recovery session, and the proposed language distinguishes pay by session and by enrollment. Keats also recommended summer band and music programs be paid at the same rate as credit-bearing summer courses to reflect multi‑hour time commitments.

The handbook updates for hourly employees include revised route‑bidding rules for bus routes (posting vacant routes for annual bidding and adding in‑year vacancies to the next year’s bid process), new job‑sharing language to allow reliable substitutes to share positions with base pay rather than substitute pay, and aligning paid‑vacation language with minute-by-minute sick‑leave changes made last year. Keats said she and transportation staff worked to incorporate eliminated 4K routes into the bidding language.

Co‑curricular and elementary stipends were also updated to allow principals flexibility to issue annual stipends for activities aligned to student interest; Keats offered examples such as running club or Dungeons & Dragons. Substitute pay rate language was expanded to include rates for certified occupational therapy assistants and hearing‑impaired interpreters so the district can hire substitutes when those staff are absent.

Board members asked clarifying questions about compensation for AP teachers, the reduction from three extra‑duty stipend levels to a single level, and how summer‑school pay will be applied; Keats said AP compensation is handled case-by-case and summer‑school language is intended to align pay with type of session and workload. The changes were presented for approval on the June 23 consent agenda; no final action on these handbook items occurred at the June 9 meeting.

Keats framed the package as an effort to provide flexibility to staff amid limited base wage increases and to codify practices that have developed in buildings, while board members and the public will see the final language on the June 23 consent agenda.","District human resources presented a set of proposed employee handbook changes — including new one-hour leave increments for salaried staff, a reallocation of sick and personal days for school-year employees, added floating holidays for year-round staff and updated summer-school and extra-duty pay rules — to appear on the June 23 consent agenda.","actionData","errors"]

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