The Sheboygan Area School District Board of Education approved several administrative and capital items at its recent meeting, including policy revisions to align nondiscrimination language with current regulations and multiple facilities contract awards.

On policy matters the board approved the second reading of revised Board Policy 8451 (head lice policy language updated to reflect practice), and the administration asked the board to waive Bylaw 0131.1 so two revised nondiscrimination policies (Board Policies 22-64 and 22-66) could be adopted on a single reading to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. The board approved the waiver and the subsequent deletions/adoptions. Board member Mary Lynn voiced a public dissent, saying she voted yes "with great grief and disappointment and discouragement," and stated "justice for all is not being done here tonight," while other members praised careful language to preserve student protections.

On capital projects the administration presented four bids for Section 9 of the North High auditorium roof and recommended a contract with Langer Roofing and Sheet Metal for $163,150; the board approved the recommended award. The facilities committee also reported approval of exterior siding replacement at the Early Learning Center, Jackson Elementary parking-lot paving and two separate Jackson Elementary roof projects. The finance committee recommended (and the board approved) Fund 41 capital projects, statements of cash flow, revenue/expenditure items and budget revisions listed in the packet; the board also accepted donated gifts noted by the committee.

The curriculum & instruction committee recommended and the board approved North High's DECA team attending the state conference and reiterated approval of early-graduation diplomas for three named students. The board additionally discussed phasing out German language courses at Urban Middle School and North High School unless a qualified instructor is found.

Before adjourning, the board voted to enter closed session under Wisconsin State Statute section 19.85 to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining for teachers, and potential sale or lease of district property. A roll-call vote was recorded and the chair voted aye.

Actions at a glance (selected):
- Approved agenda and Jan. 28, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approved early-graduation diplomas for three students (names in packet).
- Adopted revised Board Policy 8451 (second reading) and adopted revised nondiscrimination policies (Board Policies 22-64 and 22-66) after waiving Bylaw 0131.1.
- Awarded a contract to Langer Roofing and Sheet Metal for North High auditorium roof ($163,150).
- Approved multiple facilities bids for Jackson Elementary and Early Learning Center roofing and parking projects.
- Finance committee approvals of Fund 41 capital projects, revenue/expenditure and budget revisions; accepted gifts.
- Adjourned to closed session under Wisconsin State Statute section 19.85.

All formal votes reported in the meeting were voice approvals unless otherwise noted in the record; specific roll-call tallies beyond the recorded ayes were not provided in the public portion of the transcript.