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Votes at a glance: Elkhorn Area School District board actions on May 26, 2026
Summary
Board approved new course proposals, minutes, general and other fund bills, personnel recommendations, acceptance of gifts, an increase in cash‑in‑lieu to $5,000 (modified timing), and salary/wage adjustments; it also moved to a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
The Elkhorn Area School District board recorded multiple formal actions in open session on May 26, 2026. Key outcomes:
- New course proposals: Motion to approve EAHS modern‑language course proposals (Spanish Conversation; Spanish for the Workplace; second‑level Spanish for Healthcare Professionals) — approved (one recorded opposition). - Minutes: Approved minutes of May 11, 2026 open and closed sessions (roll‑call; several abstentions recorded). - Fund bills: Approved general and other fund bills as presented (US Bank and PM check ranges and wire numbers noted). - Personnel: Approved the May 26, 2026 personnel recommendation sheet, including new employment contracts contingent on background checks and mandated screenings. - Gifts: Accepted seven gifts including Holton Foundation donations to music programs, picnic tables for Options, sponsorships to SkillsUSA competitors, and library furniture from Matson Memorial Library (valued at $8,200). - Cash‑in‑lieu (cash and loo): Approved increasing cash‑in‑lieu from $3,600 to $5,000 per year (modified motion with July 1 effective date for new hires and phased application for existing employees). - Salary/wage adjustments: Approved 2026–2027 salary/wage adjustments for supervisors, administrators and central office support staff (formal approval following closed‑session review). - Closed session: Board voted to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statute 19.85 to discuss administrator personnel, a support‑staff personnel matter, a legal update and candidates for director of special education; reconvening was planned for possible appointment action.
Where the transcript recorded partial roll calls or abstentions, the article notes those outcomes; specific individual vote tallies are recorded in the official minutes and personnel files.
