Pewaukee board approves audit extension, additional capital projects and accepts retirements

At its regular meeting the Pewaukee School District board approved a package of administrative and capital items: a multi‑year extension of the external audit engagement, authorization to proceed with seven capital projects using remaining referendum proceeds and acceptance of multiple retirements.

John (district administration) explained the recommendation to extend Baker Tilly LLP as the district's independent auditors for three additional years with an option for two more. He said the firm has conducted district audits for many years and that the pool of firms conducting K‑12 audits has shrunk statewide. A motion to approve the letter of engagement for Baker Tilly passed with one board member opposing the extension.

The board then reviewed a proposed list of seven additional projects to use projected surplus referendum proceeds, with an estimated combined budget of about $1,068,000. Projects the administration described included: auditorium lighting/sound/projection replacements, renovating the ASSA culinary room, replacing two boilers, completing two roofing sections, expanding district‑office parking for safety and wrap‑around care traffic, replacing the campus message board and replacing district office carpeting. The board moved to approve completion of those seven projects; the motion passed with an opposition recorded.

On personnel matters, the board accepted retirements including Robin Wilson (director of learning / academic coaching), Michael (Mike) Murphy (network engineer) with an effective date for Murphy of April 3, 2026, and accepted a retirement request from John Gahan (assistant superintendent / CFO) effective June 30, 2026. The board also approved recommended early‑retirement incentives for eligible employee classes while in closed session.

The meeting closed after setting the 2026 annual meeting date (Aug. 17, 2026) and directing staff on next steps for projects and personnel transitions.