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North Cape Board approves 2026–27 calendar, tightens finances and eyes NEOLA for policy support
Summary
At its Feb. 16 meeting the North Cape School Board approved the 2026–27 calendar, accepted financial reports and payroll, selected a phone-backup option, and agreed to invite NEOLA to present on policy governance; auditors will conduct a membership audit that will exceed the budgeted amount.
The North Cape School District Board on Feb. 16, 2026, approved routine financial items, adopted the 2026–27 school calendar and moved forward on several administrative matters including a facilities phone-backup upgrade and consideration of NEOLA for policy services.
Treasurer and administrative reports noted the district received its first property tax payment in January, has tightened expenditures, and is evaluating FDIC insurance limits and maturing certificates of deposit (CDs) due March 1. The board approved the financial report and the audited financials format was discussed; auditors from Lucida prepare documents for the district. The board also approved payroll and disbursement checks. Motions to approve were made and seconded with "all in favor" recorded in the minutes.
On facilities, the board chose "option 2" to replace existing POTS phone lines with an RCN solution that preserves 911 capability, adds cellular backup, battery backup and troubleshooting services, and would expand the district’s lines from three to eight while lowering the monthly cost.
Under new business the board reviewed its insurance relationship with R&R Insurance Group and expected premium proposals in May. Administrators warned the upcoming membership audit (conducted roughly every four years) will generate fees beyond the current budget; auditors were scheduled to begin next Tuesday.
Superintendent Dr. Lehnen recommended exploring NEOLA as a policy-provider to strengthen policy governance and support for the board; members agreed to invite NEOLA to present at a future meeting. The board approved the 2026–27 calendar, which includes extended parent/teacher conferences and an added holiday (the Monday after Easter).
Votes at a glance
• Approval of Jan. 19, 2026 minutes — Motion: Ryan Malchine; second: Keith Jacobson; outcome: approved. • Approval of financials/auditor-related items — Motion: Tom Henningfeld; second: Keith Jacobson; outcome: approved. • Approval of payroll/disbursement checks — Motion: Ryan Malchine; second: Tom Henningfeld; outcome: approved. • Approval of 2026–27 calendar — Motion: Ryan Malchine; second: Keith Jacobson; outcome: approved.
The board moved into executive session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) at 6:06 p.m. to discuss personnel matters and returned to open session at 6:51 p.m., after which the board took the termination action on the shared agreement with Yorkville and adjourned.
