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At the start of the meeting Aaron Moen (staff member) introduced spring-sports captains. Softball captains described leadership opportunities and noted all-conference selections including Paige Adrian (first team), Elena Jewell and Carly Meyer (second team) and Elsa Brunner (honorable mention). Boys tennis reported a 5–1 conference record, second place in the BRC, and three state qualifiers: Nate Anderson, Chase Berning and Andrew Koleani; Nate Anderson earned first-team all-conference honors.

Girls lacrosse, in its second season as a high-school sport, reported an undefeated run and a state championship. A team speaker said, \"we had a perfect season... state champs,\" and the team brought the trophy to the meeting for board members to see. Track-and-field participants reported conference placings, first-team honors for Kate Anderson and several state qualifiers. The athletics presenter highlighted a 3.66 average weighted GPA for senior student-athletes districtwide.

Hudson High School highlights: Mike Ballard (Hudson High School staff) reported academic achievements including an updated Latin honors recognition (numbers for cum laude, magna and summa distinctions), a five-year high in Advanced Placement exam registrations (744 students registered for 1,240 exams), and strong results in DECA and world-language exams. Ballard also announced that Hudson High School was named a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) distinguished school for expanding student access to engineering coursework.

Career and technical education: Industrial-education enrollment and welding partnerships yielded transcripted college credit through Northwoods Technical College; staff said next year students will be able to earn seven college credits in welding. The high school reported nearly 4,000 intervention-block drop-ins (students taking advantage of math and English support) as a measure of expanded in-school support.

Why it matters: Board members and staff framed the accomplishments as both athletic and academic successes that demonstrate student engagement across multiple programs and strong community volunteer support for events such as the senior all-night party and personal-finance career events.

What's next: Staff will continue to support athletics, PLTW and career-technical partnerships and report participation and outcomes to the board during the next school year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hudson Schools - June 23, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board recognized spring athletic teams and high-school academic and extracurricular accomplishments including state champions, all-conference athletes, AP participation, DECA international competition results, PLTW recognition and expanded industry-credit programs.","taxTitle","Hudson School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",38635,"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},6189158,"District finance reports digital shift: hundreds of thousands of documents converted, savings from P-Card and Amazon automation",243,2092000,2335000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5058494-d0068aaf41fa89ceab7d4daf36e2e13a&start=2092&end=2335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5058494-d0068aaf41fa89ceab7d4daf36e2e13a/thumbnail_2092000.jpg","/articles/6189158/Wisconsin/District-finance-reports-digital-shift-hundreds-of-thousands-of-documents-converted-savings-from-P-Card-and-Amazon-automation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189158-b0ef337b8060a1dfd40c01680d72c58c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775696413&Signature=PV9WXzMzTZo1Exc0zM6mC7Mpvrx2rAt6IJEH-9h7HeNLtyiNsQUbErcWhcG4bDgSeq5UctUebEgMLnyORlMP7cbcf5q90duhPaFEhKZr52A8u3Gm4N6mn1iP7UvlBCn9aQ~ZLgncJOogvAiZZRNmkWENOnfWTLm0G4K67oZEDisxVV2IVz35~Idx3OHlbqT3XUJr71mYPDk-dws6xZJVguXNBZXtKhqC~FQEZzkTysYcR4yg5Bu~G3nUbFu2ddGAw2OTmFg56bcUEr7dL-2tMdTS1T60i9fS7fXPPCri66K2GeoO0sRMMivh--FgCo9xPm79NjjX8BR~daGM5Y5eOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bonnie (finance staff) reported departmental accomplishments including digitizing personnel files and payroll records, piloting paperless accounts-payable approvals, increasing ACH payments, and automating Amazon purchase orders.

Bonnie told the board the district converted more than 120,000 documents in the transition to electronic personnel and payroll files and reduced physical file storage dramatically. The district automated Amazon purchase orders and reported about $12,000 in savings from vendor discounts, and the P-Card rebate for the year was reported as more than $5,500.

Other fiscal metrics presented: Bonnie reported the district processed nearly 1,250 W-2s totaling about $43,000,000 in wages and issued more than 20,000 paychecks over the year. The district also increased employee participation in retirement-savings presentations and reported a 9.9% increase in individuals contributing to retirement savings compared with the prior year.

Why it matters: The finance office framed the paperless and automation work as efficiency gains that reduce manual processing time for schools and central office staff and lower paper-storage needs. Bonnie said the district is piloting an electronic timesheet process for summer-school contracted staff who cannot use the district time system.

What's next: Finance will roll out additional paperless approvals in accounts payable and continue outreach about employee financial-wellness offerings. The board acknowledged the operational and employee-wellness work as positive progress.","The finance office briefed the board on a multi-year paperless initiative across HR, accounts-payable and purchasing systems, reported a P-Card rebate, Amazon-purchase savings and other operational metrics, and summarized audit and payroll activity for the year.",{"_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},6189163,"Hudson student services highlights growth in ELL, therapy-dog teams and transition services",543,2770000,3313000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5058494-d0068aaf41fa89ceab7d4daf36e2e13a&start=2770&end=3313","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5058494-d0068aaf41fa89ceab7d4daf36e2e13a/thumbnail_2770000.jpg","/articles/6189163/Wisconsin/Hudson-student-services-highlights-growth-in-ELL-therapy-dog-teams-and-transition-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189163-fc519691548111c21d2dbb0c1ef012db/orig.mp4?Expires=1775696413&Signature=giOOdlsaXarUkrg-MUHvybNjQTOuDSy1NbT08BU8bNjLKSEJ9BlCNQDJ7HyW7sTU1UP89AQgxO8Egg0UDyC8INXlOTvj5i0AH2cpSSBqXUmwO07ZCTXuq~Ps2YyHWJFv9uqQB6sirKWanf7tlDtVKwb~LGBOY-2uw9M4HeDMHokWTg2I-wMAsF0RbON36AjETr0Cru6VtC7y1mjWSv6Mv2FHrhuFg7EmTzimgRKWsn8URvIhL344763mAXUUrfAJiT4ruHwpr2fOlaNhEMf1JTpRdFACQBfmEDZbPxQdubj85su-s3Sx~dkcNTVjk0NgcFdBwOczMNvV9Nin3iqFBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tara (student services) and assistant director Fafani briefed the board on student-services programs and outcomes, reporting enrollment, program expansion and several new or scaled services for students with disabilities and English-language learners (ELL).

Tara said the district has 115 ELL students, including about 40 \"newcomers\" who have been in the United States fewer than three years. She described an expanded transition program that serves students through age 21 and noted the district rents space in a local YMCA teen center for some transition programming.

On health and safety, Tara reported more than 23,000 health-office visits districtwide during the year and said there were \"0 medication errors,\" a multi-year streak the administration highlighted as a safety accomplishment. She also described the district's Procedural Compliance Self Assessment (PCSA) work with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), saying the district reviewed more than 100 individualized education programs (IEPs) as part of the compliance process.

Program expansions and partnerships: Student services described three therapy-dog teams that now serve district buildings at no cost to the district: Penny at the high school, Amber at Rivercrest and Eddie at Holton. The district also expanded a DARE program to all elementary buildings this year with support from North Hudson Police and the county sheriff's office. The district continues a Key to Ed facilitated-IEP partnership and has established subcommittees for the JED Foundation suicide-prevention work.

New facility-based programming: Student services recently completed a PACE (Practical Assessment Exploration) classroom, a workplace-simulation room designed to teach workplace skills, hygiene and behavioral expectations to students with disabilities. Tara said teachers were trained and the classroom will provide hands-on job supervision and skills training.

Why it matters: Administrators told the board these investments support transition-to-work outcomes and social-emotional supports for students across the district. Board members praised the work and noted the broad community engagement at events such as Celebration of Nations, which grew from about 50 attendees in 2022 to more than 700 at the most recent event.

What's next: Student services will continue the PACE rollout, monitor Key to Ed and PCSA outcomes, and report continuing program metrics to the board.","The district's student services office reported increased ELL enrollment, no medication errors across health offices, expansion of therapy-dog teams, a new PACE workplace classroom for students with disabilities, and other programs (DARE, Key to Ed, JED Foundation work).",{"_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},6189168,"Board approves 2025–26 certified salary adjustments, removes two entry steps",99,3501000,3600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5058494-d0068aaf41fa89ceab7d4daf36e2e13a&start=3501&end=3600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5058494-d0068aaf41fa89ceab7d4daf36e2e13a/thumbnail_3501000.jpg","/articles/6189168/Wisconsin/Board-approves-202526-certified-salary-adjustments-removes-two-entry-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189168-f672ba523c9f518dfe70ff49266709c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775696413&Signature=HYwGi4nDQQGS5rCy0UodqPmJtiftRb7Cneig6LFHkkAd0t4Zz665SbIuOA6Z5q~2kD-2Dobc47JswommXgLegWUmYkApAfFvsGaU0DcoDARrS1Z~w2YKszpthGGa8MsgLT1fp~sjwExAKlJ5DerOfbBWbWRwwmtiK2R4-bAt~1bNEVRRcUrQ5b7~9WGETqlyaioL6feHtpk3ycj4mOm92pV4Pvx3cqCoagjnx-mwJVXezdcmmtnWZ7bHwubujA8rfCyKkdV0A1OjUuXftenKCadFJCAh4GRsoT7ktqhwlUdgbQzP7UAWyWDrXxj5rtT2eJLiMkklwN6AegCb6kZdng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hudson School District board voted to approve the administration's recommended certified-staff compensation adjustments for the 2025–26 school year, a change that raises the district salary floor by removing the two lowest steps on the certified salary schedule.

Board member Megan (first name only on the record) moved to approve the proposal; another board member seconded and the measure passed by voice vote. The agenda item followed a work-session briefing where the administration laid out the same details.

Why it matters: Administrators said the change will increase starting pay for newly hired teachers and helps the district remain competitive with nearby districts. The administration and board members framed the step removal as a retention and recruitment measure.

What the change does: Bonnie (finance staff) summarized the mechanics during the discussion: \"By removing the bottom two steps ... our minimum salary then would go to the old step C, which I think is just slightly over $50,000.\" A board member asked whether removing steps costs the district money; Bonnie and other administrators confirmed it does and described a one-time budgetary impact to raise affected salaries to the new floor. The administration characterized the added cost as part of the compensation package recommended to offset insurance cost increases and to better align starting salaries with neighboring districts.

Board discussion and support: Board members spoke in favor. One member said she liked adding pay onto each step and specifically applauded extra compensation for special-education schedule lanes, saying those roles can be difficult to fill. The motion passed with no recorded roll-call; the board approved the certified salary adjustment.

Clarifying details: Administrators stated the minimum salary will effectively move to the former step C (described in the meeting as \"just slightly over $50,000\"). Staff said employees who had been below that new floor would be brought to the new minimum; the administration noted that the change increases district payroll costs to implement the new floor and scale.

What's next: The approved compensation schedule will apply for the 2025–26 fiscal year. The administration and board said they will continue to monitor recruiting and retention and report back as part of regular budget oversight.","The board approved the administration's compensation proposal for certified staff for the 2025–26 school year, which eliminates the two lowest salary steps (raising the salary floor) and includes added amounts for special-education lanes and other schedule changes; board members said the move helps retain staff and offset rising benefits costs.",{"_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},6189173,"Parents, students press Hudson School District to add fourth-grade teacher as class sizes climb",3274,684000,3958000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5058494-d0068aaf41fa89ceab7d4daf36e2e13a&start=684&end=3958","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5058494-d0068aaf41fa89ceab7d4daf36e2e13a/thumbnail_684000.jpg","/articles/6189173/Wisconsin/Parents-students-press-Hudson-School-District-to-add-fourth-grade-teacher-as-class-sizes-climb","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189173-2761eabeb5dbce7f815e82bed8d9f646/orig.mp4?Expires=1775696413&Signature=jPGmVG7xKUPCYWlqYgaDSJfDI~OrAqF0GsV~iLcB9b8eSSPgjkD9wHbSjB7qGyEt-zmkvTJD8SaM1pcIHQq0qa~DiTtWo8kdywc39FQ5J4Z8kmob1rXjsubyjKnGuJou3JpLxeJ0Zd3eCQIdM91WoZVHgtUIBXx5qHCDAuCvj3l2N3xuBW5XKiVUYyGIDqVZk3Jn18DqLZ87pPZCKkYVXxmZxpEQ5xH1OmIGtLT6-Vujamba0frJ8i9U4EWcaeRG4B58QZR1ORoKQ6imtcNp306iZbRTsRWO4GPxJY4kOO0iqXlCLPnXEcd8EPIWwbViRbzIs7QaX6BjDxVmcIbTYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several parents, a student and board members asked the Hudson School District board on June (meeting date) to add a fourth-grade classroom at Hudson Prairie Elementary to reduce class sizes and reconsider denied boundary-exemption requests.

\"Adding another fourth grade teacher would make a real difference,\" said Angie Debruzzi, identifying herself as a concerned parent of a fourth grader. \"It would ease the pressure, allow for smaller groups, and most importantly, help more students succeed right in the classroom without needing to seek extra help after school.\"

Why it matters: Parents said large class sizes are forcing families into tutoring outside the district and disrupting continuity for children who have attended Hudson Prairie for years. Several speakers asked the board to add a fourth-grade section so previously denied boundary exceptions could be reconsidered.

What was said and what followed: Nick Balterback, another parent, asked the board to consider adding a fourth fourth-grade class and teacher when the district allocates resources for next year. He said reducing class rosters \"to around 21 to 22 kids would provide a much better student-to-teacher ratio for this grade.\" Nine-year-old Piper Bilderback, who spoke for herself, said, \"When there are too many kids in one class, it's harder for the teacher to help everyone,\" and asked the board to add a teacher so students can stay at the school they know.

Administrators reported updated enrollment and staffing figures during the discussion that followed public comment. Andrea (enrollment staff) told the board kindergarten enrollment has dropped to about 294 and that the district has been tracking section counts; the staffing worksheet shown to the board moved the district from 91 to 93 sections after recent enrollments, including adding one third-grade and one fourth-grade section at Hudson Prairie. Andrea said the district posted the teacher positions two weeks earlier and, \"contingent upon this conversation tonight,\" will proceed with hiring and scheduling.

Board members supported swift administrative action. Board member Erin said she was \"really happy\" with the prospect of adding sections and noted advocacy from families. Board members asked that staff notify families whose boundary-exemption requests were denied; Andrea said staff would follow up and that adding sections would allow the district to reconsider those applications.

Action vs. discussion: The board did not record a formal roll-call vote to add sections during the meeting. Administrators characterized the next steps as administrative direction: (1) continue the posted hiring process for the added third- and fourth-grade classroom positions at Hudson Prairie, and (2) revisit previously denied boundary-exemption applications if the new sections are filled. Andrea said interviews would proceed quickly because job postings had already gone live.

Clarifying numbers: Andrea reported Hudson Prairie fourth-grade class sizes at about 29–30 students in the current projections; parents advocated for class sizes around 21–22. District-wide section counts moved from 91 sections to 93 in the staffing worksheet shown to the board. The kindergarten cohort was reported at about 294 students. The number of boundary-exemption applications affected by this decision was reported as four. (Numbers as stated in the meeting.)

What's next: Administrators will continue hiring for the posted positions and notify families about boundary-exemption reconsideration; the board will review updated enrollment and staffing as part of its regular budget and staffing process.","Multiple parents, a student and board members urged the Hudson School District to add a fourth-grade classroom at Hudson Prairie Elementary after officials showed fourth-grade sections at or above district guidelines; staff said administrators have posted positions and will add sections if enrollment continues.","actionData","errors"]

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