Neillsville School Board Approves Capstone Project and More

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 -- 12:01 PM

The Neillsville School Board approved the capstone project at their meeting on Monday.

The Board approved the building of a storage shed for the District for the 2025-2026 Capstone Project. The Board also approved the 2025-2026 Shared Space Agreement with Clark County Community Services and approved the 2025-2026 Shared Space Agreement with Children’s Wisconsin.

The Board also approved the 2025-2026 membership in the Association for Equity in Funding, approved the Elementary English Language Arts curriculum changes, approved the Elementary Guidance curriculum changes, and approved digital health books for grades 7-9.

The Board also approved the student insurance renewal with Gallagher for the 2025-2026 school year and approved the continuation of District transportation services for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Board also approved some donations including daily planners and pencils from Faith Neisius and two volleyball nets from the Youth Volleyball Association.

In employment matters, the Board approved the hiring of Stacy Domique for a teaching assistant position and Kayla Olson for a teaching assistant position.

The Board also approved a 2.94% increase for confidential support staff; a $1,000 annuity for Michelle Kranz; and a change in Morgan Spencer’s title to administrative assistant.

The Board also approved the resignation of Melissa Strangfeld from her Library Media Specialist position, approved the 2025-2026 teacher contract for Ashlee Diestler, and the Memorandum of Understanding for Connie McDonald.

The Board also heard the Administrators’ Report. Elementary Principal Marcy Kunze reported on:

• Attendance;
• Student council food drive;
• Star Lab with Mr. Selvik;
• Elementary meet and greet day;
• 4K graduation;
• And last day of school events.

Middle School Principal Jesse Bernhagen reported on:

• Attendance;
• Choir concert;
• Eighth grade graduation;
• Fifth grade step up;
• Time Flies display in Mr. King’s room;
• And virtual pen pals in Ms. Zickert’s room.

High School Principal Jennifer Aspenson reported on:

• Enrollment;
• ACT results;
• ACP field trips;
• Cloverbelt scholar-athletes;
• Scholarship presentation;
• And graduation.

Finally, District Administrator John Gaier reported on:

• Senior scholarships;
• Social media feedback results;
• Notification of the CESA 10 Annual Convention;
• Speich scholarship funds update;
• And WASB Summer Learning Symposium opportunity.

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