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Board members and written submissions cited increased attendance at public events, better use of Robert's Rules of Order and continued fiscal responsibility as strengths. Members praised the district's transparency on budgets and long-term planning.

Concerns raised included instances of side conversations and perceived lack of attention during meetings, requests for clearer follow-up and communication on public comments, and a desire for more professional-development opportunities such as retreats or governance training. One written comment urged that personal attacks not be read during the evaluation and that the evaluation focus on the board collectively rather than individuals.

Board members also discussed administrative supports: some expressed confidence in current materials and the weekly recaps from administration, while others supported bringing on a policy service (Neola) to help maintain current policies. The board reviewed meeting logistics, including the earlier decision to move public comment to the start of meetings and the limit on board members' public responses during the meeting when an item is not on the agenda.

The board noted that many votes continue to pass by wide margins and that the district benefits from experienced membership and smooth administrative transitions. The discussion concluded with encouragement to continue professional development and to improve public follow-up.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting - June 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Oak Creek-Franklin board reviewed its annual self-evaluation: members cited increased community presence and better use of Robert's Rules as strengths and identified concerns about side conversations, follow-up on public comments, and requests for additional training and retreats.","taxTitle","Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",38486,"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},6189053,"Board approves ground-lease amendment with Oak Creek Community Center, citing shared parking benefits",46,926000,972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5058781-07f6e2b65c38cc548f321dac7dece27f&start=926&end=972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5058781-07f6e2b65c38cc548f321dac7dece27f/thumbnail_926000.jpg","/articles/6189053/Wisconsin/Board-approves-ground-lease-amendment-with-Oak-Creek-Community-Center-citing-shared-parking-benefits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189053-63b537b920cd534d7707ec555e67f894/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615586&Signature=RjwshLcHMQlHY~t1bOulBI1ZKyoT4JI31F~T5Vkjvfhva-1CGu57TobwdwNxthloHpG5bTGD6o~1qrxcRXWB13TbWsWelr7IR3DhiB92a2ln5~PtA04LT5AYEJvoNHqBWKHllpelKZTHko7-nGV8dKFIksGqSJajFC4LliAblTKJxL~frGkuFgXRWNrF-l0d7N~V-0ygq8kApQdtIVmu9ZhNAVsCAPaHqDKIVcStcA1GD01wNMrGXwYWLPRTCUtpTg2Yg-0HD33pnTIicErGT76Rc2rzkK1rKHpFgWHvRl~YqPfci3lW3P7wpOvFBLJwM1R-rltC78Fm9sIk3kYikA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District board on June 23 voted to approve Ground Lease Amendment 3 with the Oak Creek Community Center.

Board members said the amendment takes land behind the community center — near a school project site — rather than disturbing Miller Pond, and will provide additional parking spaces the community center can use during events. The board thanked Scott Kainen and Oak Creek Community Center leaders for collaborating on the arrangement.

Blaze and other staff worked on the lease language and maps; a board member noted the change reduced anticipated construction costs and environmental concerns tied to working in the Miller Pond area. The motion to approve the amendment passed by voice vote.

Next steps: staff will finalize the amended lease documents and execute the agreement; the community center and district will coordinate on use of the added parking spaces as construction moves forward.","Oak Creek-Franklin board approved Ground Lease Amendment 3 with the Oak Creek Community Center; board members said the change avoids work in Miller Pond, adds parking for the center and follows coordination with center leadership.",{"_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},6189057,"Board approves revisions to promotion and curriculum policies and adopts Amplify Science and Character Strong resources",258,304000,562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5058781-07f6e2b65c38cc548f321dac7dece27f&start=304&end=562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5058781-07f6e2b65c38cc548f321dac7dece27f/thumbnail_304000.jpg","/articles/6189057/Wisconsin/Board-approves-revisions-to-promotion-and-curriculum-policies-and-adopts-Amplify-Science-and-Character-Strong-resources","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189057-12219ec5871732683a185aaeabd427e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615586&Signature=J-j0B6xfAei5MrDTTbB4WEkfQptVxnMeGk6Jc-AwNkfOA9cOe3rZWX13glqoQgIseIFVm82Wimov0dnieiFOZoHLPRuz8-DlcAdzwkthVsm0XCYGYS3mZjoNYxQqTebB5YPVTPPw5iqowzkHZtXd~p2OAiCvuKY0HAs~wx1rsH3A-SiBF6uCIVk4rCssPWeJ0yhU80bnj8hNCVEQLBdrpyFHdgY-koCW~VJeBgxQu~pmLxGCmOlkLxxfwxglsYxxOCHIBO1ENgXD~NapZJHWsMknrn08XediHfCknPs4goWNz32y8UpoYhjkrjCfJ04TrxS9DUTlUhq~7yQF0UKMnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District board on June 23 approved revisions to Policy 3-45.2 (promotion and retention of students) and Policy 3-30 (curriculum development), and adopted two instructional resources: Amplify Science for elementary grades K-5 and Character Strong as a school counselor resource.

The board approved the second reading of Policy 3-45.2 after a brief discussion about communicating the policy to third-grade families. John Krennick, a district presenter, said families already had been notified through testing windows and the district would post Act 20 information and the reading K-3 program link on the district website. He explained that personal reading plans are signed by families with teachers and that the plans are updated three times a year (fall, winter, spring).

On instructional materials, board members who reviewed samples described Amplify Science as a strong K-5 science resource and supported adopting Character Strong as the counselor resource. Both adoptions were approved by voice votes.

Why it matters: The promotion/retention policy and the reading-plan process determine how the district identifies and supports students who need remediation, and the new materials will affect elementary instruction and counselor programs.

Details: John Krennick said district assessments include Aimsweb, STAR Renaissance and the Wisconsin Forward assessment; the district received Forward results in late May this year, which affects summer remediation planning and encouragement to attend summer programs for students not proficient on the Forward.","The Oak Creek-Franklin board approved second readings of Policy 3-45.2 (promotion and retention) and Policy 3-30 (curriculum development) and adopted Amplify Science for K-5 and Character Strong as a counselor resource; staff described family notification and student reading-plan processes.",{"_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},6189063,"Board reviews preliminary 2025-26 budget as state special-education aid and equalization questions remain",377,1211000,1588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5058781-07f6e2b65c38cc548f321dac7dece27f&start=1211&end=1588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5058781-07f6e2b65c38cc548f321dac7dece27f/thumbnail_1211000.jpg","/articles/6189063/Wisconsin/Board-reviews-preliminary-2025-26-budget-as-state-special-education-aid-and-equalization-questions-remain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189063-ac80ab39b044cdbc33d3e9fcb9a12db2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615586&Signature=fOQMJ1rKSJRADksyvh5smc-1qrVUexHxvKbzw3gFDEKFu1xdkrb4ht9WKHXxIeMYRVEzQZh7W3pSsAzYRUE4OG5C-bicqTvvcA-2N~ay~M0Dld3dD-zIcpobVeuMlFtGziv8N-UXZY0hCZtmgi9V6iq5Bd5JsXT7VP2ldIaf4Bz9vvnNMiQsgKgGQAidnj6P9yFXIWLyXkqqgPtaH213TpqjzmxYudxNJ87AO89XQOM3cvfETw8h8y~S1c7b0I8Rxr~FfipnAf9ipgljtbrkuleGW3ZLZA-K~OFkuqsazf95kX74Xvea1b2K1eumYqbqyTwvNx5GT6IwYnwro3uRHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District officials on June 23 presented a balanced preliminary budget for 2025-26 but told the board the plan remains contingent on final state actions for special-education reimbursement and equalization aid.

Blaze, the district’s chief business and finance officer, said the Joint Finance Committee made a motion on June 12 that raised the special-education categorical aid target to 35 percent but cautioned that the appropriation could be prorated if total funds are insufficient. The district’s internal forecast assumes about 37 percent reimbursement; board discussion noted that a mismatch would require shifting revenue assumptions.

Blaze said the district plans to reduce projected special-education reimbursement revenue and increase budgeted open-enrollment revenue to hedge against uncertainty. He told the board that the Joint Finance motion also included increases to private vouchers and to the transfer amount for open enrollment, and that the open-enrollment change could yield roughly a half-million dollars in additional revenue for Oak Creek-Franklin if finalized.

Administrators also highlighted that the proposed state budget did not include an increase in equalization aid tied to the $325 revenue-limit increase; without additional equalization aid the revenue-limit rise would fall mainly on local property taxpayers.

The board will post the budget, then refine figures after the July 1 equalization aid estimate; the district expects to present a final levy and budget at the annual meeting and budget hearing following those updates.

Additional finance notes: the board heard a May financial update showing higher-than-budgeted interest earnings and a large interdistrict open-enrollment payment that arrived in June; staff said June reports will show final variances by object and source.","Oak Creek-Franklin leaders presented a balanced preliminary budget for 2025-26 but said state actions — including a Joint Finance Committee motion to set special-education categorical aid at 35% and no increase yet to equalization aid — leave revenue uncertain; the district will refine numbers after July 1 equalization estimates.",{"_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},6189067,"Oak Creek-Franklin board approves 31 additional sixth-grade open-enrollment seats for 2025-26",308,624000,932000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5058781-07f6e2b65c38cc548f321dac7dece27f&start=624&end=932","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5058781-07f6e2b65c38cc548f321dac7dece27f/thumbnail_624000.jpg","/articles/6189067/Wisconsin/Oak-Creek-Franklin-board-approves-31-additional-sixth-grade-open-enrollment-seats-for-2025-26","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6189067-42820080a263b07aaea93d7a81822b37/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615586&Signature=hyLYdldpqIZ1VhWhp5e3sSk3CzCi0nHskp2CUiqMxMDEzh7KJMvvPrK3D3-dH-LUnyTTkvXPHlr2n2VlqwngXyWikIQpZe3g49c6WRr8mM0O8cFclGRt00IjxgNZ7F4c7~CYccpcdlEkzfNNrlgZbYydc7Qmkj0vbIJooCW8IKw4bTh1~uREdh21cQkrXHORWLrCIKJQ7uqnk9x-RWqG363eLvfWIApJKbo7Y5hFLgX8wrkAhItz5XTIK-DeRpIk14Pbrd5CfphBcg0o89SCtgPpw0nMuHCieAQhVwlDHqxQjfcZYbY9Ce4VT0DDc3cEQ1-VrKoCtu9dMzREJNYBTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District board voted June 23 to add 31 regular-education sixth-grade open-enrollment seats for the 2025-26 school year, raising the district cap to 37 seats.

Administrators told the board the district currently projects 454 sixth-graders for next year, below an earlier planning projection of 491, and has a waiting list of 31 students. Blaze, the district’s chief business and finance officer, said the extra seats would be assigned to East Middle School where capacity exists and that there is no guarantee all 31 students will accept offered seats.

The added seats were approved by voice vote after a motion on the floor. Counsel advised the board to wait until after the vote to notify families on the waiting list; families will then be contacted and can choose whether to accept the seat.

Why it matters: administrators said the move shifts revenue assumptions within the preliminary budget — moving some expected revenue from special-education reimbursement to more certain open-enrollment revenue — and reduces reliance on a still-uncertain state aid calculation.

Details: Blaze told the board the district’s cohort numbers make adding seats feasible without creating staffing shortages and that if all 31 students accepted seats the district’s total enrollment projections across cohorts would still align with forecasts. The board discussed capacity at East Middle School and noted West Middle School is near its target level and will not receive additional seats.

The motion to adopt the increase was made and seconded on the record and carried by voice vote with no nay recorded.","The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District board voted to add 31 regular-education open-enrollment seats for sixth grade, bringing the cap to 37 for 2025-26; administrators said seats will be placed at East Middle School and families on the waiting list will be notified.","actionData","errors"]

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