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New London board approves early-college requests, 4K curriculum and facilities work; moves to closed session
Summary
The board approved Start College Now early-college credit requests, a six-year 4K curriculum purchase for $25,574.10, and a phased high-school flooring contract; it also voted to convene a closed session to discuss personnel and a possible student-expulsion matter.
At its March 5 meeting the New London School District board approved several operational items after staff presentations and short discussion.
Start College Now early-college credit requests: The board reviewed a set of requests that allow eligible 11th- and 12th-grade students to take college-credit courses not offered in the district. Board members asked about budget parameters for dual-credit costs; business services staff said the district budgets for these expenses within the function series used for off-site education and that costs vary year to year. A motion to approve the requests for fall 2026 was moved, seconded and approved.
4K curriculum adoption: The board reviewed recommendations from the curriculum committee and the 4K teacher team, which selected a play-based, literacy-focused resource titled "3 Cheers for Pre-K" from Savvas Learning Company. Staff emphasized the program’s social-emotional learning components, Spanish-language materials and teacher implementation supports. The board approved a six-year comprehensive package at $25,574.10 on a recorded vote.
Facilities — summer flooring projects: Facilities staff recommended continuing phase three of high-school flooring and proposed contracting with H.K. Martin to complete identified rooms including B119. After discussion and a roll-call vote the board approved the project and the phased approach to flooring over multiple years.
Financial items and vouchers: Business services noted a voucher to RGM Construction tied to the stadium concession project; the project is near completion with final logistics remaining. The board recorded receipts from the register dated 03/05/2026 totaling $4,029,581.91. During the meeting staff corrected a previously quoted property-tax receipts figure and amended it to $3,332,890 (as discussed at the meeting).
Closed session: The board read the statutory citations for convening a closed session (Wis. Stat. §19.851(c) and (f) and related provisions) to discuss employment and compensation of certified and co-curricular staff, personal student and personnel matters, and a student-expulsion proceeding. A motion to convene closed session carried on a recorded vote.
The board adjourned the public portion of the meeting and moved into closed session to address the listed personnel and student items.
