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Board cites statute to meet in closed session, later approves offers on two district properties
Summary
The board voted to enter closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.51(1)(e) to discuss property sales with its broker, and after that session accepted offers on two properties referred to during the meeting as “Huitt” and “Grant.” Motions to accept the offers carried by voice vote.
The Wausau School District board moved into closed session citing Wisconsin statute 19.51(1)(e) to discuss the sale of district property with its broker and later approved offers for two properties discussed in closed session.
The chair moved to enter closed session, citing statute 19.51(1)(e) (competitive or bargaining reasons). The motion was seconded, and the board completed a roll-call poll for the closed-session vote; those polled (Sarah Brock, John Kriescher, Jennifer Paoli, Jane Roche, Corey Sellers, Lance Trollope and Jim Boucher) answered in the affirmative.
After closed-session discussion the board returned to open session and the chair read motions to accept offers on the sale of two properties identified in the meeting as “Huitt” and “Grant.” Each motion was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote. The transcript records the motions and that the motions carried; it does not provide full public roll-call tallies for those particular votes in open session.
Why it matters: The board’s use of the closed-session exemption is consistent with the statute cited, which permits closed deliberations when public discussion would harm the district’s competitive or bargaining position. Approving property-sale offers can have material financial impact on the district; however, the transcript does not include property legal descriptions, buyer names, offer amounts or closing dates, which would normally appear in the public record or board minutes.
What’s next: The transcript indicates the board accepted the offers; district staff should publish the formal minutes and any required public notices that include final property descriptions, buyer information and sale terms.
