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The board approved a six-year purchase of McGraw Hills Exploring Geography and Global Issues and class sets of Nystrom World Atlases for sixth grade for $124,713.60; social studies teachers led the selection process and requested atlases to ensure equitable print map access.
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District finance staff told the Board the second amended 2024–25 budget shows revenues of $218.3 million, expenditures of $214.7 million and an estimated ending fund balance of $44.5 million, roughly 20% of expenditures; the board adopted the appropriations resolution.
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At the May 19 meeting the board recognized retirees—Cindy (Cynthia) Curtis, Viviana Sarver, Kathleen Wachowski and others—and approved the general consent agenda that included retirements and the hiring of Laurie Reinstad as a speech-language pathologist.
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Board recognized students across elementary, middle and high schools for performances at the Region 7 and state Science Olympiad tournaments; several teams advanced to state and brought home dozens of event medals.
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After teacher pilots, the board approved a six-year, $557,950.93 purchase of Reveal math and ALEKS adaptive supports for algebra, geometry and algebra 2; some trustees expressed concern the packet reached board members late.
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Fielding International reported progress on a district master-planning process that includes stakeholder focus groups, a design advisory team, building tours and a timeline that targets a July discovery report and an October master plan report.
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District technology leaders told the board the 1-to-1 laptop program is now supported across classrooms, that a major summer device refresh and Windows 11 migration are planned, and that a cybersecurity assessment with Karhu has been commissioned.
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Board staff reported small construction change orders including emergency-lighting and generator work at district high schools, outlined a pool boiler replacement project at Chippewa Valley High School, and sought guidance on a proposed $83,000 upgrade to the boardroom audio-visual system.
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Elementary and middle school teams competed in district robotics; Seneca Middle School’s black team won the middle school title and Ojibwe Elementary won the elementary trophy. District coordinator Mike Mallick—15 years with the program—said he will step down.
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The Chippewa Valley Schools Board approved a 2025 bond-refunding resolution, maintenance and purchase contracts, and large technology and curriculum purchases, with staff noting estimated taxpayer savings and funding sources.