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Votes at a glance: McFarland board approves consent agenda, summer contract reductions, meeting calendar and girls hockey addendum; officers elected
Summary
On May 5 the McFarland School Board approved the consent agenda (including the hire of an associate principal), adopted meeting dates for 2025–26, approved reduced summer extended‑hours contracts, approved a girls hockey agreement addendum, and completed annual officer elections.
At its May 5 meeting the McFarland School Board recorded several formal actions. Most votes were unanimous (5–0). Key outcomes and brief notes follow.
Consent agenda — approved, 5–0 - Motion: Approve consent agenda as presented (includes co‑curricular and professional staffing recommendations). - Notable item in consent: approval of hiring Leah Lackey as administrator and associate principal at Waukesha Intermediate School (the hire was acknowledged in the public room). - Outcome: approved unanimously.
2025–26 school board meeting dates — approved, 5–0 - Motion: Adopt the proposed school board meeting calendar for 2025–26 (regular meeting schedule and rotation of work sessions included in packet). - Outcome: approved unanimously.
Summer 2025 extended contracts — approved, 5–0 - Motion: Approve recommended summer 2025 extended contracts. - Notes: Administration reported a recommended reduction of 135 summer hours districtwide because of the budget deficit. Staff told the board the cuts most affect Student Services work (IEP reviews and onboarding of new students), district instructional leader projects, and some curriculum development; administrators said they would monitor effects and report back if specific student impacts emerged. - Outcome: approved unanimously.
20‑25/26 Girls Hockey co‑op addendum — approved, 5–0 - Motion: Approve addendum to the girls hockey cooperative agreement (language clarifies how additional costs will be handled). Administrators said additional expense responsibilities will largely fall to boosters or individual skaters under the amended language. - Outcome: approved unanimously.
Election of officers — carried, roll calls recorded - President: Megan Fessler nominated and elected president (unanimous 5–0). Outgoing president announced the nomination and the board voted in favor. - Vice President: Craig elected vice president (unanimous 5–0). - Clerk: Bruce Fisher elected clerk (unanimous 5–0). - Treasurer: Megan Chapman elected treasurer (unanimous 5–0).
Adjournment — motion carried, 5–0 - The board adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Why it matters: The approved summer contract reductions and other budget‑related actions reflect current district fiscal constraints. The calendar adoption and officer elections are routine governance actions; the consent agenda included a key personnel hire that will affect operations at Waukesha Intermediate School.
Votes and motions: The board’s minutes will record the official motions and full vote roll; the above reflects the motions and tallies stated on the record at the May 5 meeting.
