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Board approves handbooks, equipment purchases, insurance renewals and training; moves to closed session
Summary
At its April 16 meeting the Merrill Area School District board approved multiple handbooks, purchases (including BenQ boards and a graphics department printer), insurance renewals, the Safe and Civil Schools training contract, calendar changes and consent items, then voted unanimously to enter a closed session on personnel and related matters.
The Merrill Area School District Board of Education on April 16 approved a series of routine and program items, including handbooks for the 2025‑26 year, technology and equipment purchases, employee benefits renewals, training contracts, calendar modifications and a consent agenda that included claims totaling $2,796,696.01. The board then voted by roll call to convene a closed session to discuss personnel matters and parental opt‑out requests under Wisconsin statutes.
Key votes (motion, mover, second, outcome):
- Approve 2025‑26 support staff and teacher handbooks. Motion by Paul Pru.; second by Ron Liberty. Outcome: approved.
- Approve Smart Start Summer Reading Program for August 2025 (program and funding). Motion by Jacqueline Bremer; second by Mike Hornisher. Outcome: approved.
- Approve Elementary Student Handbook 2025‑26. Motion by Ron Liberty; second by Jacqueline Bremer. Outcome: approved.
- Approve Prairie River Middle School Handbook and course descriptions 2025‑26. Motion by (board member identified as) Nubs; second by Mike…
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