Germantown School District - WI -

Co-Interim Superintendent Dr. Martin Castro provided a District Administrator update sharing the KMS Promotion Ceremony is Monday, June 8th, GHS Graduation is Sunday, June 7th, and Teacher Appreciation Week was May 4th-8th.  

The Germantown School District Student Representative provided an update on what is happening in our schools. AMY BELLE:  May and June’s character trait is creativity; 1st-4th grade students participated in their music concerts at the PAC; the library is visiting students to share information about their summer programs; students will be visiting Camp Minikani at the end of the month. COUNTY LINE:  The BLT Team continues to engage in classroom visits; students are completing MAP testing; 5th grade students are preparing to transition to KMS; the PTA Carnival will be June 5th.  MACARTHUR:  Students participated in the MacArthur Talent Show; PTA held a Fun Run; 3rd grade students held their concert; MAP assessments wrapped up last week. ROCKFIELD: Students enjoyed field trips; 5th grade students participated in Germantown Sings; 1st-4th grade students performed in their concerts at the PAC; 5th graders held their DARE graduation; PTA sponsored a family bingo night; the entire school celebrated America’s 250th birthday week with dress-up spirit days and an all school assembly; students will be visiting Camp Minikani at the end of the month. KMS: Spring MAP testing is underway; Teacher Appreciation Week was recognized schoolwide; Students of the Month and Staff Shout Outs continue as positive programs; KMS and Germantown Youth Futures hosted an evening Parent Chat; spring athletics and student activities remain active; Key Club organized a donation drive benefiting Friends, Inc; a Spring Scholastic Book Fair was held; 8th grade students are transitioning to GHS. GHS: Students wrapped up AP exams; seniors will be participating in their graduation walk to their elementary and middle schools before they graduate on June 7th. 

MacArthur Elementary School Principal Steve Behrendt and Joanne Hohensee shared MacArthur’s year-long journey of learning and successes achieved by rowing in the same direction to get upstream to obtain academic achievement for all and by providing a safe and nurturing environment. 

Board President Russ Ewert reviewed the 2026-2027 Committee Appointments for the Board members. 

Director Tracy Pawlak shared information from the Park & Rec Commission meeting. Vice President Jeff Voyer shared that the Economics Development Commission meeting is tonight and he will share information at next month’s Board meeting. President Russ Ewert shared information from the Village of Germantown Planning Commission meeting.

Motion by Barney, second by Pawlak to approve Consent Agenda Items A-C. Dr. Martin Castro highlighted the donations. Motion carried.

Pawlak provided an update from the Ad hoc Transportation Committee sharing that per Policy 0155 - Committees, the Ad hoc Transportation Committee is dissolved since all assigned tasks have been completed. The last committee meeting minutes will be posted on the website. 

Voyer provided an update from the May 5, 2026 Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting mentioning the work order completion report and the Amy Belle crosswalk update. The hydroponic lab renovation, Datka stadium sound, GHS tennis complex resurface, KMS gold gym floor resurface, and the County Line #2 boiler replacement were all sent to the Finance Committee for approval.

Pawlak provided an update from the May 5, 2026 Teaching & Learning Committee meeting mentioning the curriculum review updates and the comprehensive counseling model review process update.

Voyer provided an update from the May 5, 2026 Personnel Committee meeting mentioning there were no teacher resignations, teacher contracts, the staffing update, and the roadmap of the district hiring process.  

Loth provided an update from the April 28, 2026 Finance Committee meeting mentioning the approval of the May vouchers, the GSD Financial Series #8 Student Enrollment presentation by Sarah Viera of CESA #1, and the recommendations for approval of the classroom management software, Datka stadium sound system, Google Workspace Plus, and the GHS tennis complex resurface.  

The Finance Committee brings forward a positive recommendation to the Full Board to purchase Securly through CDW for a three-year subscription with an annual cost not to exceed $23,783. Motion carried. 

The Finance Committee brings forward a positive recommendation to the Full Board to purchase services for installation of electrical circuits and audio equipment from Sound Specialty and Nelco Electric in an amount not to exceed $41,225. Motion carried.  

The Finance Committee brings forward a positive recommendation to the Full Board to approve the 3-year agreement with Forward Edge for Google Workspace for Education Plus in the amount not to exceed $64,519.20 over a 3-year period, funded out of the General Fund. Motion carried. 

The Finance Committee brings forward a positive recommendation to the Full Board to proceed with the GHS Tennis Complex Resurface project, using Munson Inc., for the amount of $125,365.00, funded out of Fund 41 (Capital Improvements budget). Motion carried. 

Director of Human Resources Dr. Martin Castro led discussions on the co-curricular groups additions. Motion by Pawlak, second by Voyer to approve the co-curricular groups of Robotics at Kennedy Middle School and Innovative Economics Club at Germantown High School. Motion carried. 

Director of Pupil Services Katie Kohel led discussions on the extended school year contracts. Motion by Barney, second by Utech to approve the extended school year contracts for Julie Bucher and Hannah Hosfelt. Motion carried. 

Director of Pupil Services Katie Kohel led discussions on the 2026-2027 supplemental contracts. Motion by Voyer, second by Barney to approve the 2026-2027 supplemental teacher contracts as presented. Motion carried. 

Director of Pupil Services Katie Kohel led discussions on the summer IEP diagnostic contracts. Motion by Yu, second by Barney to approve the summer IEP diagnostic contracts as presented. Motion carried. 

Director of Teaching & Learning Jake Misiak led discussions on the summer school contracts. Motion by Barney, second by Utech to approve the summer school contracts as presented. Motion carried. 

School Board President Russ Ewert led discussions on the 2026-2027 Board of Education meeting schedule. The August 18th Board of Education meeting will be moved to August 25th. Motion by Pawlak, second by Yu to approve the 2026-2027 Board Meeting Schedule. Motion carried. 

Co-Interim Superintendent Jake Misiak led discussions on the overnight travel request. Motion by Pawlak, second by Voyer to approve the overnight travel request for GHS Best Buddies from July 17-20, 2026. Motion carried (6-0, Ewert had stepped out of the room). 

Director of Human Resources Dr. Martin Castro led discussions on the principal resignation. Motion by Voyer, second by Pawlak to approve Dana Croatt's resignation as Rockfield principal effective June 30, 2026, and to post for the Rockfield Principal position. Motion carried. 

Motion by Pawlak, second by Voyer to approve the following market adjustment salary increases effective July 1, 2026: GHS Assistant Principal - $7,025.76; GHS Assistant Principal - $4,545.98; Elementary School Principal - $13,315.22; Elementary School Principal - $13,236.60; Director of Business Services - $8,000; Director of Student Services - $10,000. Motion carried. 

Motion by Pawlak, second by Yu to approve the following per diem stipends for Co-Interim Superintendents while serving in the interim capacity, effective April 20, 2026 through the end of the 2025-2026 fiscal year: Dr. Martin Castro - $143.00 per day worked; Mr. Jake Misiak - $143.00 per day worked. Motion carried.