Board Meeting 9-14-26

The WAWM School Board’s regular meeting and budget discussion on September 14, 2026, included a review of district finances and capital projects. The presentation reported about $1.5 million spent on summer improvements across schools, including music-room renovations, the Irving parking lot, technology and curriculum refreshes, and work related to the community track at FLW and a pool addition at the recreation and fitness center. The district projected a tax levy of about $56 million, roughly $1.1 million (2%) below the prior year. For referendum debt, the district discussed making a scheduled $5.2 million payment and a roughly $42–43 million defeasance, subject to securing an obligation bond; the plan was projected to save taxpayers more than $15 million. The presentation also noted food-service equipment needs and about $33 million in remaining referendum bond proceeds, excluding interest, for promised or additional projects. Formal budget action is expected later in October.

The board approved its consent agenda, which included minutes, an employment summary, and a supplementary contract. It also voted to approve a donation of automotive-program tools to West Allis Central High School, estimated at $15,000. No competitive solicitation, vendor selection, or contract award was identified in the transcript. The board also received a workshop presentation on grades 5–8 college and career readiness survey data; no related purchasing action was reported.