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South Milwaukee board met in closed session to discuss potential property purchase under state statute
Summary
The board moved into closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate a potential property purchase and related agreements; the closed-session motion passed 6-0 and was followed by return to open session. Mr. Hintz was absent for the start of the closed session and joined later by video.
At the start of its special meeting on Dec. 16, 2025, the School District of South Milwaukee board voted 6-0 to move into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes Section 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or other specified public business when competitive or bargaining reasons require confidentiality. The motion was moved by DeFord and seconded by Hansen and carried on a roll-call vote.
The transcript records that the board returned to open session at 6:30 p.m. and reconvened at 6:40 p.m.; Mr. Hintz joined the video link at about 6:50 p.m. The open-session minutes do not disclose the details discussed during the closed session, including property identity, bargaining positions, or any instructions to staff or negotiators.
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