REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple

Northwestern High School Room #2270
https://www.youtube.com/live/xzYHNFeUrFo?si=_fvdrxCGHs8m52SZ
Monday, December 8, 2025 – 5:00 p.m.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Report on how the public was notified
3. Approval of the December 8, 2025 agenda
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. November 10, 2025 regular school board meeting minutes
   2. Treasurer’s Report
   3. Payment of Invoices
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment/Retirement(s)
5. Approval Items:
   1. Intra-district transfer request
   2. Request from Allison Melde, Northwestern Middle School Student Council Advisor and Student Council Representatives to plan and attend an “Experience Day” on Friday, February 20, 2026
   3. Request from Mr. Darren Nyhus for he and two students to attend the Halftime Leadership Conference in Stevens Point, January 16-17, 2026
   4. Essentia Virtual Access
   5. NHS Course Description Book - Proposed Revisions
   6. 2026-27 Teacher Calendar
6. Report on Wisconsin State Report Cards for the District and Schools 2024-25 - Brad Larrabee - District Assessment Coordinator
7. Report on School Perceptions Community Survey
8. Administrative reports:
   1. Communications
   2. Verification of Candidates and Drawing of Ballot Order - 9:00 a.m., January 13, 2026
   3. Maintenance Report
   4. Donations
   5. WASB and Legislative Correspondence
   6. CESA #12 Report
   7. Reports for Iron River Elementary/Northwestern Elementary, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern High School, Athletic Director/Activities Director, Director of Special Education, and Student Representatives
   8. Student, staff and community recognition
9. Comments from the audience
10. Adjournment

SPECIAL SESSION - OPEN
School District of Maple

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 5:00 p.m.
https://youtube.com/live/bji8TMN-9ME?feature=share
School District of Maple

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call and Pledge of Allegiance
2. The agenda was posted throughout the district according to school board policy and posted on the District webpage.
3. Approval of the November 19, 2025 Special Session Agenda
4. Determination of the Superintendent Search Process with CESA 12 Search Consultant
5. Adjournment

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple

Room #2270, District Conference Room - Northwestern High School
https://www.youtube.com/live/mUp97X_MtSQ?si=-KhdAhSrx7p6JQvx
Monday, November 10, 2025 – 5:00 p.m.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Report on how the public was notified
3. Approval of the November 10, 2025 Agenda
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. October 13, 2025 regular school board meeting minutes
   2. Treasurer’s Report
   3. Payment of Invoices
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment/Retirement(s)
5. ACT and Wisconsin Forward Exam Results
6. Approval Items:
   1. Requests for overnight trips from Brian Smith, Director of Athletic and Activities for:
      1. Boys Varsity Basketball to attend the Holiday Tournament at Aquinas High School in La Crosse, WI on December 29-30, 2025.
      2. Wrestling Team to travel to Wisconsin Dells, WI December 12-13, 2025.
      3. Wrestling Team to travel to Tomahawk on 12/18 and Rhinelander on 12/19/25.
      4. Wrestling Team to attend the Northern Badger Tournament at River Falls, WI December 27-29, 2025.
      5. Junior and Senior members of the Dance Team to attend the Dance Leadership Conference in Wisconsin Dells, November 14-16, 2025.
      6. Dance Team to attend the Regional Competition at DC Everest High School January 23, 2026.
   2.  A request from Mrs. Jenny Reijo and DECA students to attend the DECA Sports Management Event, December 15-17, 2025.
   3. Superintendent Search Services contract determination.
7. Administrative reports:
   1. Communications Received
   2. School Board Election Notice and Schedule
   3. Final Aid Certification and Tax Levy for 2025-26
   4. Maintenance Update
   5. Donation(s)
   6. WASB correspondence and legislative report
   7. CESA #12 Report
   8. Reports from Northwestern Elementary/Iron River Elementary Schools, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern High School, Athletics and Activities, Director of Special Education, and Student Board Representatives
   9. Student, staff, and community recognition
8. Comments from the audience
9. Adjournment

NHS Activities Round-up: October 2025

Yearbook

You can still order the 2026 yearbook. There are around 85 yearbooks available for purchase. The original order date has passed when you could send an order with payment to the school; now all orders must be placed online. Use the link below to place an order. 

There are some discount coupons available on the Jostens website, which will bring the cost down to about $70.  Otherwise, they are $85.  If you have questions, feel free to email Mrs. Thompson, the yearbook advisor: kthompson@nw-tigers.org.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1116879/Northwestern-High-School/2026-Yearbook/2025071304211193085/CATALOG_SHOP/

SENIOR photos, baby pictures, and senior quotes should be sent to Mrs. Thompson (kthompson@nw-tigers.org) as soon as possible if you have not already done so.  

Band

The band has had a ver busy few weeks.  On Monday, October 27, the concert band performed on the Fall Concert.  On Friday and Saturday, October 31 and November 1, two band members participated in the UMD High School Honor Band and on Tuesday, November 4, eleven members of the band participated in the NWMA High School All-Conference Band.  Next up for band members will be the KBJR Christmas City of the North Parade on Friday, November 21.

Choir

The choir had been busy preparing for the Fall Concert that took place on Monday, October 27th. Select junior and senior choir members also had the opportunity to participate in the UWS Chorfest event on Tuesday, October 28th. They prepared pieces all day with other area schools and performed them with a live orchestra and members of the UWS choir.

The choir and other small groups are now shifting focus to prep for the Winter Choir Concert on Monday, December 8th. Small Groups are also preparing for the Tour of Schools on Friday, December 19th where they get to go to NMS, NES, and IRES to sing some of their Winter Concert music for the kids! 

DECA

Our school year is underway, and we have lots of exciting activities on the horizon!  First up is the Emerging Leaders Conference in the Wisconsin Dells in November.  We are also starting to prep for our competition season!  We are looking forward to a DECA-mazing year!

Drama

The drama team held their district competition on Thursday, October 23. They received constructive feedback and qualified for sectional competition at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire on Wednesday, November 5. 
  
"Apostrophe's," a farcical look at punctuation and its relation to relationships, is the team's other one-act play currently being fine-tuned. Both will be showcased at this year's Night of One Acts, a free public performance, on Tuesday, November 18 at the high school.

FCCLA

Monday, October 20th marked the beginning of our 20th year for the FCCLA Thanksgiving Basket Drive.  The drive collects food items for families in our community to make a traditional Thanksgiving meal to share with their families. NHS FCCLA students partner with Rural Care and Share food shelves at their two locations. NMS also collects baskets.  Last year we collected 46 baskets full of food items and $200  in cash donations. On Wednesday, November 12, we will have a 20th Year Celebration during advisory in the NHS auditorium.  We will present the baskets and any monetary donations to representatives from the food shelves as well as celebrate 20 years of community service.  Help us makes this our best year yet. Please contact Misty Radig with any questions.

FBLA

We are beginning the process of gearing up for our Regional competition. Many students are competing in the presentation category which requires a tremendous amount of preparation prior to the competition. They will be out in the community interviewing individuals and creating video clips as part of their presentation. 

FCA

The NHS Huddle of FCA meets every Friday morning at 7:35 a.m. in Room 3058.  Reagan Eberhardt, Payton Orme, Sophie Navarro, Jael Lintula and Ailie Clemmer are leading the Huddle.  We had a great evening at Hayward High School as we gathered for the Field of Faith event.  We had to be in the gym due to the poor weather conditions.  Thank you to the FCA Huddle in Hayward as they hosted several Heart of the North schools!  Special thanks also to the Landwehr family who let us borrow a van for the trip.      

FFA

Fundraising continues with FFA members again planning, coordinating, and staffing the football concessions stand for all home varsity games. On Oct 15, 2025 FFA members welcomed Wisconsin State FFA Vice President Haley Prill to all Agriscience classes and to an FFA meeting. Members held a Halloween themed cookie decorating contest with members choosing pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and other spooky designs in a fun event with the state officer. 

SADD/FACT

We are presently partnering with Douglas County Drug Prevention Coalition and Sara White to help us with upcoming events.  The “Clear the Air” panel did a great job!  Thank you to those that participated.  Also, special thanks to those that helped with the assembly on Oct. 21.  We have two groups of students that will be handing out candy at the Trunk or Treat in Poplar and Maple on Oct. 31.  Thanks for representing our community!  And, stay tuned for information concerning the Great American Smoke Out on Nov. 20.  Thank you to Sara and Charmaine for coordinating this outreach event!  

Student Council

The Student Council planned a fun week of dress-up days and a well-attended Homecoming Tailgate.  Included in the festivities were the first annual Car & Truck Show which featured over 50 vehicles and food trucks!  Winners (1st & 2nd places) of the cornhole tournament walked away with cash prizes and many young faces were painted in support of PINK OUT: Tackle Cancer.  Student Council members are now shifting their focus on the Halloween Assembly, which will feature a costume parade/contest, game, and dance off.
 

COMMUNITY-WIDE SURVEY COMING

Over the past year, the School District of Maple has worked to develop a long-range facilities plan, with the goal of keeping academic standards high for all students and to keep our buildings in working order. We are at a point where we are requesting your input.

The School District of Maple encourages all community members to participate in the upcoming community-wide survey to provide direction on addressing significant District facilities challenges. There are facility needs that are too expensive to be paid for by the District’s annual budget.

In November, every household will receive a survey in their mailbox, giving every District resident an opportunity to provide feedback on plans to address the challenges facing the School District of Maple.

HOW TO LEARN MORE

• VISIT the District website to follow the long-range facilities planning journey, including the facilities assessment that was conducted in 2025.
• ATTEND the Community Information Session to learn more about the needs and proposed solutions on November 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the NHS Auditorium.  YouTube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/live/kKuvP0Ur8zc?si=f06n5tcN8Z90a9sa
• PARTICIPATE by taking the survey, to be mailed to every District household.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY BY NOVEMBER 21 ONE OF TWO EASY WAYS:

• BY MAIL
  • Complete your paper copy of the survey and return it using the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
• ONLINE
  • Visit the survey website and enter your unique access code found on the front of the survey you received in the mail.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Cody Fechtelkotter
Interim Superintendent/Business Manager
715.393.2434 x2259
cfechtelkotter@nw-tigers.org

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple

District Conference Room #2270 at Northwestern High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhRcbrPn0dY
Monday, October 13, 2025 – 5:00 p.m.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Report on how the public was notified
3. Approval of the October 13, 2025 Agenda
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. September 8, 2025 meeting minutes open and executive sessions
   2. Treasurer’s Report
   3. Payment of Invoices
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment/Retirement(s)
5. Approval Items:
   1. A request from Mr. Nyhus for him and FFA students (6) to attend the FFA Mission & Impact Leadership Conference Nov. 13-14, 2025 at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
   2. A request from Mrs. Jennifer Reijo for her and DECA students (9) to attend the DECA Emerging Leaders Conference Nov. 16-17, 2025 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
   3. A request from Mrs. Laura Johnson for her and FBLA students (8) to attend the FBLA Fall Leadership Conference Nov. 10-11, 2025 in Wisconsin Dells.
   4. Start College Now/Early College Credit Program for Spring 2026
   5. Early Literacy Remediation Plan - Second Read
   6. 2024-25 Budget Revisions
   7. 2025-26 Tax Levy and Budget
   8. Resolution authorizing temporary borrowing in an amount not to exceed $2,210,000 pursuant to Section 67.12(8)(a)1, Wis. Stats.
6. Administrative report:
   1. Communications
   2. Pupil Count (September 19, 2025) and Open Enrollment Report
   3. Fall Region One Meeting – Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at The Landing at Best Western, The Hotel Chequamegon, Ashland, WI @ 6:00 p.m.
   4. Maintenance Update
   5. Donation(s)
   6. WASB correspondence and legislative report view the enhancement for details.
   7. CESA #12 report
   8. Student, Staff, Community Recognition
   9. Reports from Northwestern Elementary/Iron River Elementary Schools, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern High School, Athletics and Activities, Director of Special Education, and Student Board Representatives
7. Comments from the audience
8. Adjournment

NHS Activities Round Up: September 2025

Yearbook

You can order the 2026 yearbook now before prices go too high. There are around 100 yearbooks available for purchase. The original order date has passed when you could send an order with payment to the school; now all orders must be placed online. Use the link below to place an order. 

There are some discount coupons available on the Jostens website, which will bring the cost down to about $70.  Otherwise, they are $85.  If you have questions, feel free to email Mrs. Thompson, the yearbook advisor: kthompson@nw-tigers.org.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1116879/Northwestern-High-School/2026-Yearbook/2025071304211193085/CATALOG_SHOP/

Band

The NHS Pep Band has played at a few football games and are now focused on their performance at the Bayfield Apple Festival Parade on Sunday, October 5.  Following that performance they will turn their attention to their 2025 Homecoming performance on Friday, October 10.  After that, they stay indoors and start preparing for for the NHS Fall Concert on Monday, October 27.

DECA

DECA had their first meeting this month!  Looking forward to a great year!

Drama

Drama is busy rehearsing, costuming, and building for two one-act plays this year. "Small Actors," a comedy/drama detailing the effects of lying to your parents, will be this year's piece for the state one-act competition. District competition (unfortunately not open to the public) will be held at Northwestern on Thursday, October 23. 
  
"Apostrophe's," a farcical look at punctuation and its relation to relationships is the team's other selection. Both will be the showcase of this year's Night of One Acts, a free public performance on Tuesday, November 18.  

FCA

The NHS Huddle of FCA meets every Friday morning at 7:35 a.m. in Room 3058.  Reagan Eberhardt, Payton Orme, Sophie Navarro, Jael Lintula and Ailie Clemmer are leading the Huddle.  We are making plans to attend the Field of Faith event in Hayward on Oct. 22.  Special thanks to Mr. Coleman who recently led our team through DBS (Discovery Bible Study) in hopes of  making our Friday mornings more challenging!  All are welcome!  Please see the above students if you have questions.     

FFA

FFA had its first meeting of the year and the student officer team set goals for the year. Three student officers traveled to Bloomer High School to participate in the Fall Leadership workshop where they learned about their respective officer positions and met with their state officer counterparts. Fundraising has begun with FFA members once again planning, coordinating, and staffing the football concessions stand for all home varsity games. 

SADD/FACT

We are presently partnering with Douglas County Drug Prevention Coalition and Sara White to help with an event on Oct. 1.  NHS is hosting a Vaping Awareness Night in our auditorium.  Please stop in.  It is during Parent/Teacher Conferences from 6:30-7:30.  We have two SADD/FACT members who are on the state board for FACT and they will be part of the panel that evening.  Also, we are hoping to do two Trunk or Treat events on Oct. 31.  

Student Council

The Student Council started the year off by hosting the Clubs and Organizations Preview to showcase the 30+ opportunities we have for students to get involved.  Then, members gathered to start planning our Homecoming Tailgate Party!  This year we are excited to announce that we will host a Car & Truck Show, have food trucks available, a cornhole tournament, snacks, music, and fun from 4:00-6:30 pm before the Varsity football game.  Dress-up days are also being planned to add to the festivities!    

ANNUAL MEETING
School District of Maple

September 22, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXzvpOq9wMc

AGENDA

1. Call to order, explanation of the purpose and ground rules of the meeting.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Election of chairperson.
4. 2024 Annual Meeting minutes (enclosed for information only).
5. Treasurer’s Report.
6. Audit Report.
7. Budget review and adoption of the tax levy to include the recommendations for the 2025 school tax levy required for the 2025-26 budget of $22,219,882 for the General and Debt Service Funds and Capital Expansion Fund.
   1. RESOLVED, that the School District of Maple, Maple, Wisconsin levy a 2025 tax against the 2025 equalized value in an estimated amount of $7,555,098 for the purpose of operation, maintenance, transportation and capital outlay. 
   2. RESOLVED, that a total of $4,365,855 be levied against the 2025 equalized value of the property of the school district for the retirement of debt previously authorized by the electors for the payment of principal and interest on such debt.
   3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a total of $40,000 be levied against the 2025 equalized value for the purpose of pre-financing the cost of future building and site replacement in the Fund 41 Capital Expansion Fund. 
   4. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an estimated total of $53,000 be levied against the 2025 equalized value for the purpose of funding extra-curricular activities at Northwestern Middle School in the Community Service Fund 80.
      1. A total of all levies represented in 1, 2, 3 and 4 will amount to $12,031,953 which will be levied against the 2025 equalized value. The 2025 mill rate will be determined after the equalized value is received from the Department of Revenue.
      2. §120.12(3)(a) and (c) Wisconsin Statutes requires that the school board on or before November 1st, determines the amount necessary to be raised to operate and maintain the schools of the school district if the annual meeting has not voted a tax sufficient for such purposes for the ensuing school term. On or before November 5th, the school district clerk shall certify the appropriate amount so determined to each appropriate municipal clerk who shall assess the amount certified and enter it on the tax rolls as other school district taxes are assessed and entered.
      3. If on or before November 1st the school board determines that the annual meeting has voted a tax greater than that needed to operate the schools of the school district for the ensuing school year, the school board may lower the tax voted by the annual meeting.
      4. On or before November 10th, the school district clerk shall certify the appropriate amount so determined to each appropriate municipal clerk who shall assess the amount certified and enter it on the tax rolls in lieu of the amount previously reported. The school board must lower the tax to bring it into compliance with the revenue limits, if it determines that the annual meeting has voted a tax, which violates those limits.
8. Report on the Annual Revenue Limit Exemption for Energy Conservation per Section 121.91(4)(o)(3) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
9. Resolution for Fund 41 authorizing the district to continue a Capital Expansion Fund for pre-financing the cost of future building and site replacement as needed.
10. School board member salaries and reimbursement.
11. Authorization for the School Board to Schedule the next Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting after May 15 and before November 1, 2026.
12. Other items.
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13. Motion to adjourn.

BUDGET HEARING
School District of Maple

September 22, 2025 - 7:00 P.M.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXzvpOq9wMc

A G E N D A

1. Call to order, explanation of the purpose and ground rules of the meeting – Mr. Adam Landwehr, Board of Education President.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Presentation of the proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year.
4. Discussion and questions concerning the budget.
5. Motion to adjourn the budget hearing

EXECUTIVE SESSION
School District of Maple

Monday, September 8, 2025
 

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call
2. Report on public notification
3. Employee compensation
4. Adjournment