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Board signs shared-services plan and Chromebook lease amendment; approves policy second reading
Summary
The Saint Croix board approved a 2025–26 shared services plan, a Travera Chromebook lease amendment locking in $96,300 for 300 devices and warranty/software coverage, and completed a second reading of library materials policy 361.2; staff noted some contract renewals were not included to save roughly $5,000 overall.
At its March 19 meeting the Saint Croix School District board approved several administrative contracts and policy items.
Shared services plan (2025–26): Administration recommended renewal of required shared services (administration, cooperative bidding, delivery), instructional supports and special-education contracts while discontinuing some district-level consulting services. Presenters said the required services showed an overall increase for those line items but, after not renewing certain optional items, the district expected a net decrease of roughly $5,000 from current-year spending. The board approved the shared services plan; the vote was recorded by voice as 'Aye.'
Travera Chromebook lease amendment: Administration presented an amendment to the district’s existing Travera lease (schedule 002) to add 300 Chromebooks. The amendment contemplates delivery of the devices on July 1 and a one-time payment at that time for $96,300; the quoted price includes device warranties and multi-year software licensing. IT staff (Chad) was cited as having a positive vendor experience; the amendment was presented as a way to lock price against anticipated tariff or component-cost increases. A motion to approve the lease amendment was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.
Policy and readings: The board considered a second reading of policy 361.2 (library material selection) and approved it as presented with no changes from the prior month. Separately, administration said it would spend the next several months adding about 48 templated policies from a policy resource guide and return to a five-year rotation for policy review.
Closed session motion: At the end of the public session the board moved to convene a closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to consider personnel and legal matters; roll call votes were recorded as 'Aye' and the body recessed to closed session at approximately 8:52 p.m.
The board did not adopt new budget allocations for the approved contracts during the meeting; staff indicated further budget actions will be taken as funds and invoices are finalized.
