A district administrator told the board that one-on-one Act 20 reading screeners require roughly 24.5 substitute days and estimated the annual proctoring cost exceeds $10,000; administrators said they are providing feedback to legislators and DPI about the funding gap.
Elementary Principal Tom Fitzgerald told the school board the district is using eSpark, virtual-reality tools and individualized portfolios to boost student engagement; district leaders tied those strategies to a broader school-improvement plan that aims to reverse recent declines in proficiency.
Student senate representative Ruby Volcom reported multiple student successes including FCCLA national medals, athletic wins and active club recruitment; she also outlined homecoming plans and upcoming competitions.
Construction manager told the board footings and columns are complete, underground utilities are in, a transformer was installed, structural steel is scheduled next week and large wall panels will be set in October; minor unexpected plumbing work occurred but remains within contingency.
The board approved three anonymous donations totaling $95,123.36 for the wrestling room (donors requested anonymity) and accepted a separate donation from the Lenora Dolsky family for metal-shop equipment and safety storage.
Superintendent Greg Dover Spiker presented the district's annual report and a building project financed by a recently passed referendum; finance staff said the budget is presently balanced but declining enrollment and reduced state aid mean the district proposes an advisory $11.775 million levy and will present a final budget in October.
The board accepted a $21,000 donation from the Intelligent Future Foundation that, when combined with a FANUC in‑kind curriculum match and a Fast Forward (DWD) grant, helped secure roughly $100,000 in state funding for advanced manufacturing equipment and curriculum.
At the Mosinee School District annual meeting the board approved an advisory $11,775,006.85 tax levy recommendation, accepted the proposed budget for the year, and authorized district transportation and the school lunch program; final budget adoption awaits October certification of state aid and property valuation.
After a public comment by the teachers’ union president warning that folding co‑curricular duties into regular teacher contracts could reduce prep time and drive staff away, the Mosinee School Board approved the 2025‑26 co‑curricular positions schedule with administrative oversight and an annual review.
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District administrators reported multiple recent student successes (DECA, SkillsUSA, FCCLA, FFA and NHS), and outlined an expanded Academic & Career Planning program that brings career-cluster panels and course-selection support to eighth-graders and strengthens junior-year conferencing and dual-credit pathways.