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Board approves $3,000 contract for three trustee coaching sessions
Summary
Trustees voted to secure three 90‑minute board coaching sessions with an external consultant for $3,000. The board approved the cost and asked staff to schedule sessions with the consultant, aiming to start in September and continue monthly so training avoids election‑period turnover.
The Waunakee Community School District Board approved contracting an external consultant for board coaching at a total cost of $3,000 for three 90‑minute sessions.
Board members discussed the timing and expressed concern about training immediately before a spring election when membership could change. The motion that passed authorized the $3,000 expense and directed staff to secure dates starting in the fall (proposed September, October and November) so the board can receive training after elections and onboarding if needed.
Rebecca (staff) will coordinate with the vendor on available fall dates and report them back to the board.
Why it matters: Board professional development can affect governance, meeting efficiency and policy oversight. Trustees emphasized the value of consistent coaching but sought scheduling that accounted for possible membership turnover.
What’s next: Staff will secure dates with the consultant and provide calendar options to trustees.
