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Votes at a glance: McFarland School Board special meeting, April 13, 2026
Summary
A quick reference to motions and vote tallies from the McFarland School Board special meeting: closed session entry (roll call 5‑0), return to open (motion carried 4‑0), issuance of preliminary non‑renewal notice and approval of 2026‑27 contract (4‑0), and adjournment (4‑0).
Key motions and recorded outcomes at the McFarland School Board special meeting on April 13, 2026:
• Motion to enter closed session (7:03 p.m.) — "Motion by Hughey, second by Howery to go into closed session at 7:03 p.m. under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g) ... and 19.85(1)(c) ..." Roll call recorded five Aye votes: Meghan Fessler, Craig Howery, Bruce Fischer, Megan Chatman (via phone), and Meredith Hughey.
• Motion to return to open session (7:52 p.m.) — Motion by Meredith Hughey, second by Craig Howery; recorded as "Motion carried 4‑0." The minutes note that Megan Chatman had left the meeting at 7:13 p.m., and the 4‑0 tally reflects that departure.
• Motion to issue preliminary notice of contract non‑renewal and approve new 2026‑27 teacher contract — Motion by Hughey, second by Howery; recorded as carried 4‑0. The minutes specify the board took the personnel actions discussed in closed session but do not name affected staff or provide contract terms.
• Motion to adjourn — Motion by Hughey, second by Howery; recorded as carried 4‑0. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
The minutes were submitted by Bruce Fischer, District Clerk. No administrators were present; attorney Shana Lewis attended as counsel. Where the minutes record a vote tally but not individual votes (the 4‑0 actions), the record does not identify which board members cast each vote.
