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Board approves calendar, new dean position, athletics additions and several routine purchases

Unified School District of Antigo Board of Education · December 16, 2025
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Summary

The Unified School District of Antigo trustees approved the 2026–27 calendar (option 1), created a dean of students position at John H. Bradley Elementary, added seventh- and eighth-grade baseball and softball, approved safety drills, accepted staff laptop and swim timing system bids, and ratified open-enrollment numbers.

At its regular meeting the Unified School District of Antigo Board of Education approved several motions covering calendars, personnel, athletics and routine procurement.

Calendar: Trustees approved the 2026–27 district calendar (option 1), the result of a public survey that recorded 708 responses — 535 for option 1 and 178 for option 2. Option 1 starts earlier in August and staff said they will seek a waiver to start before Labor Day if necessary; May 27 is listed as the last day of school and the high school graduation is scheduled for 5 p.m. Staff emphasized calendar calculations are based on instructional minutes rather than days.

Personnel: The board approved creation of a dean of students position at John H. Bradley Elementary for the 2026–27 school year. Human resources explained the dean would require a teaching credential (not an administrative license), focus on student behavior, families, and truancy, and that candidates holding administrative certification would also be considered.

Athletics and facilities: Trustees approved adding seventh- and eighth-grade middle school baseball and softball programs. Athletic staff said softball scheduling is available immediately; baseball scheduling will require extra effort this spring and a fuller conference schedule is expected by 2027. The board approved purchase of a swim timing system for the aquatic center (not to exceed $90,000), with the Antigo Swim Club and a donor paying the district before purchase.

Other routine approvals: The board approved the 2026 staff laptop purchase from Camera Corner for $35,955 and ratified the district’s open-enrollment numbers for 2026–27. Annual safety drills were approved as presented.

What’s next: Administration will implement the approved items (post the position, adjust calendars, schedule athletics) and provide follow-up reports as needed.