MINUTES - 2026.03.26

JANESVILLE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT

March 26, 2026

Regular Board Meeting at 5:40 p.m.

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Regular Board Meeting 

  • Pledge of Allegiance

  • Roll Call: Scott Kipp-Aye, Christy Ryken - Aye, Tracy Meyer-Aye, Teresa Gergen-Aye, Jodi Durnil-Aye.

  • Also present: BJ Meaney, Superintendent/HS Principal and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer. Also Present: Allison Fisher, Christina Boeck Crew and Jill Oppman.

Public Comment (SB Policy 213)

  • Christina Boeck Crew expressed her support for home school students to walk at Janesville’s graduation ceremony.  

Agenda Approval

  • Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Meyer to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Bills and Financials, Appointments of Lauren Meaney- Elementary Paraprofessional; all ayes.

Action Items:

  • Consider Graduation Ceremony Policy – Superintendent Meaney presented what other neighboring districts are doing with all but one not allowing students that have not met graduation requirements to walk on graduation day. The Board would like to get additional information and tabled it for next meeting.

  • Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Gergen to approve the final audit from Kay Chapman for 24-25; all ayes.

  • Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Durnil to approve the 2026-2027 school calendar as presented: all ayes.

  • Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Meyer to approve Classified Salaries for 2026-2027 as presented, all ayes.

Upcoming Events and Community Updates

  • Superintendent Meaney presented a letter from Modern Builders regarding the property for sale next to the school.  They indicated that the amount of money it would take to adapt to our needs would far exceed the value in space.  All contracts will go out tomorrow excluding the RIF positions contracts per legal counsel. Superintendent Meaney reminded the Board that the musical Mean Girls will be playing Thursday March 26th and Friday March 27th. 

  • Next meeting date: 2nd Budget Hearing is April 13th at 5:30 p.m. and the Regular Meeting date: April 29th at 5:30 p.m.

Adjourn

  • Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to adjourn at 6:15 p.m.; all ayes.