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West Bend-Mallard Comm School District board approves FFA Phase 2, new staff positions and multiple sharing agreements
Summary
The West Bend-Mallard Comm School District Board approved Phase 2 of an FFA shed expansion (initial estimate $60,000), added two staff positions for 2026–27 and authorized several staff‑sharing and managed‑services agreements during its May 19 meeting; resignations and new contracts were also accepted.
WEST BEND — At its May 19 meeting, the West Bend‑Mallard Comm School District Board of Directors approved a set of facility, personnel and interagency actions including Phase 2 of an FFA building project, two new staff positions for 2026–27 and multiple staff‑sharing agreements.
The board voted unanimously to approve Phase 2 of the FFA shed expansion after students presented plans that included an initial contractor quote of about $60,000 and options to reduce cost without compromising the structure. Dave Bruellman moved to approve the phase and the motion carried.
The board also approved a package of 2026–27 sharing agreements intended to provide district services through partnerships: Superintendent sharing, Business Manager sharing, Curriculum Coordinator sharing and a Transportation sharing agreement were each approved by motion. Separately, the board approved a Managed Services Agreement with Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency.
Principal Tyson Wirtz proposed two new positions for next school year: an Academic Interventionalist to assist students who are not on individualized education programs but need extra academic support (this role was described as a classroom position that would not require a teaching license) and a full‑time substitute position to provide daily coverage. Nicole Myer moved to add both positions and the motion carried.
The consent agenda passed and included approvals for minutes, warrants and a set of fundraisers: Music Boosters (4th of July stand), Volleyball (youth camp) and Junior Class activities (raffles, concession stands, cookie trays, homecoming T‑shirts, candy bars, a 4th of July stand and a Gilmore City Fun Days stand). The board requested more detailed monthly reporting on Amazon and credit card purchases as part of financial oversight.
Personnel actions included acceptance of resignations for Zach Witherspoon (MS/HS English), Ed Montag (bus driver) and Bailey Verhelst (paraprofessional). The board approved new contracts for Zach Witherspoon (K‑12 Music), Kylie Schmidt (Kindergarten), Kade Hobbs (6–12 Social Studies) and bus drivers Jim Klepper and Kevin Montag.
All motions recorded at the meeting were noted as carried unanimously unless otherwise stated. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Next steps: items requiring further work (the farmground lease) were tabled for a future meeting; a preconstruction meeting for district projects is scheduled for May 26 in the board room.
