Board approves policy revisions and a series of 2.63% wage increases; motion to raise board pay fails

The Green Bay Area Public School District board approved a cluster of policy changes and motions tied to operational budget decisions, including a set of 2.63% base-wage increases across several employee categories for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Policy votes: The board approved revisions to Board of Education policies in the 600-700 series related to fiscal management and support services, Policy 171.1 (public notification of meetings), Policy 458 (wellness) with a pronoun update to "they," procedures for implementing wellness policy (Rule 458), and Policy 824 on use of electronic surveillance or monitoring in public areas.

Operational wage votes: After discussion about retention and budget constraints, the board approved a 2.63% base wage increase for educators (motion I), paraprofessionals/First Nation specialists/student learning advocates (motion J), trades staff (motion K), executive assistants/office personnel/food service/maintenance/hourly staff (motion L), managers and technical professionals (motion M), and administrators. Superintendent Vicki Bayer told the board staff worked to balance the budget and that the district will enter 2026-27 with a balanced budget after prior cuts.

Abstentions and conflicts: Two board members abstained on the educator wage motion citing conflicts of interest related to family ties; the transcript records Alex and Mary abstaining on that item. Roll-call votes were recorded for each wage motion.

Board compensation: Board member Jeanette proposed a 2.63% increase in board compensation. After debate about optics and precedent and a discussion of relative responsibilities, the motion to raise board compensation failed on roll call.

Other actions: The board approved the 2026-27 fee schedule and suspended administrative tuition reimbursement for 2026-27. The consent agenda passed earlier in the meeting.