WCSD BOE September 14, 2026 Monthly Meeting

The Waunakee School District Board of Education’s monthly meeting was held September 14, 2026. The board approved increasing the 2026–27 capital maintenance budget from $1 million to $1.25 million, adding $250,000 for the projects presented. Facility planning also covered possible outsourced snow removal at the new middle school: administration cited the cost of another truck and staff member as reasons to evaluate a one-year contract, while comparing longer-term options. The middle-school track project and safety enhancements remained under review, with additional information requested before board action. The facility committee also discussed evaluating HVAC service arrangements as the district’s contract with North American Mechanical entered its final year; no new vendor award was made at this meeting.

The board approved joining a school-district class-action lawsuit concerning social media under a contingency arrangement described as having no retainer and a 25% contingency if successful; staff estimated 8–10 hours to participate, and no personally identifiable student information would be provided. It also approved an updated operational-referendum fund policy, clarifying that the proposed funds are intended to bridge the gap between state funding and compensation costs, with referendum authority capped at $10.5 million—not to add new positions or programs. The consent agenda included $2,000 in donations for the student assistance fund. Other discussion focused on student achievement, school improvement goals, the new middle school, and parent engagement; no other contract awards were identified.