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Board approves Chromebook warranty, administrator contract changes and policy updates; health guidelines accepted
Summary
Wilmot UHS School District board approved a budgeted multi‑year Chromebook warranty, three administrator contract amendments, annual school-health guidelines and Title IX policy updates; retiree health insurance was tabled and larger parking repairs were deferred.
The Wilmot UHS School District board approved several routine but consequential items at its meeting, including a multi-tier Chromebook warranty, contract amendments for administrators, updated Title IX policies and annual school health and emergency-care guidelines. The board tabled retiree health insurance until the August 21 meeting and agreed to defer more extensive parking repairs.
Chromebook insurance: Administrator presented a quote from IT Savvy (Chrome Care) to provide a multi-tier warranty covering the district’s Chromebook fleet. “A total of $42,552 This has been budgeted for,” the Administrator said, noting the district purchased 750 Chromebooks in 2020 and the original four-year warranty has expired. The board approved the recommended purchase by voice vote; the Administrator said annual costs will vary as devices are phased in and out and the district will only purchase warranties for devices in active use.
Administrator contract amendments: The board approved three amendments to administrator contracts: inclusion in the district HRA program, a technology stipend of up to $75 per month for personal-device work use, and inclusion in the professional staff longevity stipend. Board members framed the change as restoring parity with other staff benefits; one member said administrators had previously received different benefits that were later adjusted.
Policy updates and training: The board approved the extension of Policy 2266 through July 31 and adoption of a revised policy (2264) to take effect August 1. The revisions expand definitions of discrimination and harassment, add pregnancy-related language, increase coordinator responsibilities and enhance recordkeeping and training requirements. The Administrator and staff participated in trainings provided by the district’s law firm and Neola during the policy review process.
School health guidelines: The Wilmot Union High School guidelines for school health services and emergency care procedures were approved for the year; the packet included 2023–24 annual statistics and the Wisconsin School Health Services survey. Board members asked about CPR certification and Narcan availability; the Administrator confirmed staff training and that Narcan is in first-aid kits.
Retiree health and facilities maintenance: Administrator asked to table retiree health insurance to the August 21 meeting so a USI representative can present; the board agreed. On facilities, Dan Nelson presented two asphalt-repair options: a maintenance-focused Option A (crack filling, sweeping, line repainting and smaller repairs) recommended for now, and an Option B (more extensive repairs for student parking) estimated at about $29,731 that the board agreed could be deferred for a year.
Closed-session actions: The board convened in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to discuss personnel, probation/parole strategy, and employment matters. In closed session the board approved the 2024–25 emergency plan as discussed and approved individual employee compensation as presented; those votes were recorded in closed session as required.
What’s next: Retiree health insurance will return to the agenda on August 21 with a USI presentation; staff will implement the approved warranties, contract amendments and policy changes before the new school year.
