Germantown School District - WI -

Superintendent Dr. Chris Reuter provided a District Administrator update sharing congratulations to the boys volleyball team who took 2nd at the State level and to all student athletes who competed at a State competition, Mr. Marien has developed a podcast series which will air every other week, the National Honor Society inductee ceremony is tomorrow night, tonight under new business is a discussion of the state report card and strategic plan goals. Thank you to all those who walked in the Christmas parade on Saturday. Happy Thanksgiving next week. 

The Germantown School District Student Representative provided an update on what is happening in our schools. ROCKFIELD: The focus this month is Gratitude and parent/teacher conferences are this month. COUNTY LINE: 5th grade students participated in an Upham Woods camping trip, students honored local heroes during their Veteran’s Day celebration, and Miss Wisconsin Teen visited 3rd graders. KMS: Students are participating in a Gratitude Challenge during the month of November. AMY BELLE: Fall parent/teacher conferences have wrapped up, a Bellefest celebration is next week, and the theme this month is Gratitude. MACARTHUR: Students are preparing for the Spelling Bee, music classes are practicing for upcoming concerts, students have taken field trips to Riveredge Nature Center, Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and PTA organized the Book Fair and Family Bingo Night. GHS: Fall sports have concluded with the boys volleyball team taking 2nd at state, the Marching Band took 2nd place at state, the State Report Card was released with GHS jumping from the 64th to the 89th percentile, and new members will be inducted into the National Honor Society. 

Mr. David Smith and Mr. Andrew Rooney shared a presentation on what is happening at GHS to include the full functioning greenhouse, the mural completed by art students, and SOARING which helps students as they prepare for college, a career, or life readiness. Three students shared information about their experiences at GHS and how they have used their time in GSD to prepare for their life after graduation. 

School Board Clerk Tom Barney provided on update on the School Board Elections sharing there is a School Board Election on Tuesday, April 7 2026 with two seats up for election, #3 and #5. The election notice will be posted in the Washington County Daily News and on the website. Packets are available for pick up starting Tuesday, November 25th. 

Director Tracy Pawlak did not have information to share from the Park & Rec Commission meeting as the meeting is tomorrow. Director Jeff Voyer did not have any information to share from the Economics Development Committee. President Russ Ewert shared information from the Village of Germantown Planning Commission meeting.

The following citizens spoke: Todd Schneider from the GEA.

Motion by Barney, second by Voyer to approve the Consent Agenda A-D. Dr. Reuter highlighted the donations. Dr. Castro highlighted the teacher contract. Motion carried.

Ewert provided an update from the November 10, 2025 Negotiations Committee meeting thanking the GEA for meeting early to set the groundwork for upcoming negotiations. Items discussed were determination of district comps, salary determination for negotiated wage timeline, and communication internal and external by the GEA to members and district to all employees. 

Loth provided an update from the November 18, 2025 Finance Committee meeting mentioning the approval of the October vouchers, the GSD Financial Series #2 presentation was tabled for the next meeting as the presenter was unable to attend, the variance report, and the Germantown High School Combi Oven. 

The Finance Committee brings forward a positive recommendation to the Full Board to approve the purchase of a Combi Oven through Fein Brothers with a cost not to exceed $27,348.24 and will be funded through the Food and Nutrition Department budget. Motion carried.

Director of Teaching & Learning Jake Misiak presented information on the 2024-2025 DPI State Report Card for the Germantown School District sharing that the overall score received was 81.6 with an exceeds expectations. Priority area weights are achievement, growth, target group outcomes, and on-track to graduation. 

Superintendent Chris Reuter and District Administration presented information on the Germantown School District Strategic Plan which includes the following goals: academic achievement, growth for each student, workforce engagement and environment, and community relationships.

Director of Human Resources Martin Castro led discussions on the approval of the winter coaching and DI advisor contracts along with the approval of one Kennedy Middle School hourly advising position. Motion by Voyer, second by Barney to approve the winter coaching and DI advising contracts; and one KMS hourly advising position. Motion carried.