Special Board Meeting - 11/9/2026

The School District of Beloit Board of Education held a special board meeting on November 9, 2026. In closed session, the board considered the sale of the Kolac building; the transcript does not report an outcome. The board approved an additional 1.0 FTE fourth-grade teaching position at Converse Elementary. It also approved a stipend for employees at the top row of the compensation matrix to make up the difference needed to provide the previously approved 2.63% increase; the motion passed with one vote opposed. Separately, the board voted to maintain the add-on license compensation arrangement for the current year, honor two pending cases, and close further additions while the arrangement is reviewed for the following year.

The board discussed five proposals for communications and public-relations support related to a possible referendum. The Donovan Group was the administration’s recommended choice, with a proposed fee of $7,000 per month from November through April; other proposals included CESO at approximately $28,800 and Newton Automation at roughly $43,000. Board members noted the district had no available funds and raised concerns about committing to a full engagement before deciding whether to pursue a referendum. The board voted to have the superintendent negotiate with the Donovan Group and bring a contract back for approval the following week; this was not a final contract award. The board president also raised special-education staffing, safety, training, and program concerns, with an action plan expected for discussion on November 17; no board action was requested on that item.