Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Benedict Behrens’s organization
Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
River Valley School Board Policy Committee Policy Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed and approved numerous policy updates through both first and second readings. These revisions addressed the organizational chart, school volunteer code of conduct, substitute handbook, staff and student fraternization boundaries, student cell phone usage, and protocols regarding audio and video recording of students. Additionally, the committee updated board governance policies concerning member qualifications, elections, advisory committees, and quorum requirements. New policies were also established and approved regarding assistive technology for students with special needs, employee alcohol and drug testing, staff complaints and grievances, and Section 504 plans for students with disabilities.
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The committee meeting covered a review of new high school electives and discussed the balance between offering a wide variety of courses while maintaining appropriate class sizes. The committee also reviewed the curriculum renewal and design cycle, focusing on monitoring and supporting staff. Additionally, discussions included the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan regarding enrollment trends and student participation, as well as 4K-12 staffing levels, class size considerations, and preparations for future staffing reports ahead of a planned referendum.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
River Valley School Board Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several key financial and administrative topics. Discussions included a budget update for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years, including the approval of a new scoreboard required by WIAA standards, funding considerations for a 3rd base baseball project, and a review of fraudulent activity within the district's checking account. The committee also analyzed student enrollment headcount numbers and potential staffing adjustments. Additionally, the committee deliberated on Employee Handbook policies, specifically defining long-term substitute status as exceeding one week, and establishing criteria for pro-rated benefits for part-time employees based on a 30-hour work week threshold.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
River Valley School Board Buildings And Grounds Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting covered the election of a chairperson and detailed discussions regarding 2026-2027 maintenance projects, including the financial implications of necessary HVAC upgrades at River Valley Intermediate. The board reviewed long-term maintenance planning, updates on school forest maintenance strategies involving external landscaping services, and progress reports regarding the transition to a new night cleaning company.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
