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October 14th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the October 14th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting by using the link here.
September 23rd, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the September 23rd Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting by using the link here.
September 9th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap The recording of the September 9th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting by using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
4:10 - Staff Survey Presentation via Zoom from School Perceptions (we had technical difficulties during the presentation. Please turn up the audio to hear the presentation.)
1:01:20 - Presentation, discussion, and approval of parts of Bid Package 4
Additional blasting may need to be done. There are attempting to remove rock by mechanical means first
The RFP (Request for Proposals) for Environmental Branding went out this week
On Tuesday 9/10, Superintendent Figueroa and Ron Olson will meet with electrical and plumbing contractors in Madison
On Thursday 9/12, Superintendent Figueroa and Ron Olson will visit the Valders facility to look at precast panels, textures, and trims
in the next 4-6 weeks, they hope to have the GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price)
August 26th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap The recording of the August 26th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting by using the link here.
Non-recurring - authorization ends after four years
Provides funding to maintain current levels of services and staffing
Reauthorizes the expiring 2018 referendum
No tax increase from the current level
More information will be available on our website www.monroeschools.com along with FAQs
There will be a handout available on Back to School night 8-28-24
1:16:40 - Sponsorship Guide presentation - the guide offers opportunities for businesses and individuals to support project enhancements at the new high school
1:31:42 - Presentation, discussion, and approval of high school project furniture vendor - Demco (budget $1.25 million)
2:04:55 - MHS Building Project Update
Update provided by CG Schmidt - view the PDF using this link
A special Board of Education meeting may be needed to complete the presentation, discussion, and approval process for the rest of Bid Package 4
Bid package 5 is out and due this Friday, 8/30/24
Expecting HVAC pricing soon - The rest of the construction trailers will be onsite set after Labor Day
The Civil Engineer is working on the survey for the North entrance roadway
Expecting to have the GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) for the project by the end of September, or early October
Drone video of the project from July and August can be viewed using this link
Video of the blasting to prepare the area for the gymnasium can be viewed using this link
CG Schmidt gave an update on the project timeline
Huffman-Keel will give monthly budget updates once the GMP is locked in
August 12th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap The recording of the August 12th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting by using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
Recognition of retirement of Sandy Cecil after 37 years working in Food Service at Monroe Middle School. Approval of hiring of Eric Jubeck as Monroe High School Athletic and Activities Director
9:08 - Operating Referendum Discussion. The Board unanimously approved a "Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $1,500,000 Per Year for Four Years for Non-Recurring Purposes." and a "Resolution Providing for a Referendum Election on the Question of the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $1,500,000 Per Year for Four Years for Non-Recurring Purposes." The referendum question will appear on the ballot in the Tuesday, November 5th election.
22:48 - Review and approval of concrete flatwork bid for new high school. The bid submitted by Parisi was approved. They are also completing the curb and gutter for the project.
31:14 - Discussion and Approval of Amendment to Road Access Agreement With Bader-Spidahl LLC - the amendment requested for the city to allow up to 80 feet of right-of-way for the roadway crossing the current Northside Elementary School lot connecting to the B&S Development. The road will be named "Cheesemaker Way."
Work continues on-site moving earth and drilling for initial blasting
Bid package #4 is due 8-13-24 and will likely be presented at the next Board meeting on August 26th.
Meeting with the furniture vendor this week
District will soon have drone footage to share on social media and our website
The legacy meeting for community input will be scheduled for sometime in September
Bid Package #5 will go out next week
Additional updates from representatives of CG Schmidt and Huffman-Keel
July 22nd, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap The recording of the July 22nd Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting by using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
1:26 - Recognition and appreciation of the Ann B. Johnson bequest to the School District of Monroe to establish at least 3 annual $5,000 scholarships for graduating seniors. At $668,000+, this is the largest scholarship endowment the district has received and will establish the Michael H. and Ann B. Johnson scholarship. Thank you to the Johnson Family for their generosity and for supporting our students.
4:12 - Approval of new oven purchase for the Food Services department.
5:53 - MHS Building Update - CG Schmidt will be providing project updates which will be posted on our website once they have been reviewed by the Board of Education - click here to view the first update
Bid pack 4 will be going out at the end of July
As stated at the previous Board meeting, the City of Monroe approved the B & S development to the north of the property. The main entrance road to the new high school will now be from the north. The access road from Cnty KK will not be built by the school district.
As stated at the previous Board meeting, the district will be a part of a community lift station along with the City of Monroe and B & S. The City of Monroe will construct the lift station.
8:10 - First reading of Title IX policy changes
12:00 - Operational Referendum Discussion - Business Administrator Ron Olson provides detailed referendum information and budget projections based on a variety of variables as requested by the Board at the 7-8-24 Board of Education meeting. The administration answered many questions from Board members and there was significant discussion about a potential referendum. The Board asked the administration to draft resolutions for 2 options - a $1.5 million recurring referendum and a $1.5 million non-recurring referendum for a term of 4 years.
July 8th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap The recording of the July 8th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting by using the link here.
47:00 - MHS Building Project Update - Mechanical Electrical Plumbing plans (MEPs) are being reviewed
July 10th will be Page Turn for Performing Arts Center
Rain has impacted the work but earthwork continues as conditions allow
B & S is completing the process with the City of Monroe for housing to the North
Plans are being adjusted to move the lift station off school property since the agreement with the City of Monroe, district, and B & S for a community lift station. The District will provide a $207, 000 allowance toward construction. It will be constructed by the City of Monroe.
50:14 - District Business Administrator Ron Olson provides a recap of Wisconsin School Funding and projections for 2024. The Board has significant discussions regarding referendum options as the current $1.5 million operating referendum expires. Administration was asked to provide additional information at the next Board of Education meeting regarding projections for a $1.5 million, $2 million, and $2.5 million referendum. They were also asked to consult with legal counsel on possible wording of a referendum question. View the presentation slides here.
June 24th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the June 24th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting by using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
17:29 - Discussion and approval of GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) for the Abe Lincoln capital improvements project. Includes the Base Bid and Alternate #4. MSD holds the contract with PRA ($84,700) separately from the CG Schmidt contract ($3.154 million)
22:10 - Discussion of approval of North road access to the new high school. Attorney Bill Fahey provided details on the agreement with B & S for a road accessing the campus to the North instead of the planned road access off Cnty KK. With this new agreement, the road from Cnty KK will not be built by the school district. The district will provide a set amount towards construction and the road will be built by B & S and be maintained by the City of Monroe.
34:55 - Discussion and approval of participation in a community lift station. The district will provide a $207,000 allowance toward the construction of the lift station with B & S and the City of Monroe. The lift station will be constructed and maintained by the City of Monroe.
41:50 - MHS Building Project Updates - Update from CG Schmidt
70% of the project has been priced, remaining 30% of bids will go out in July.
We are currently $93,000 under the budget of $82.2 million.
Due to weather, some excavation time has been lost but CG Schmidt is confident time will be made up later in the project.
The water main will be off 31st Ave.
Some of the smaller building projects at the new high school will be completed by students in the Skilled Building Trades class.
Abe Lincoln's capital improvement project is on schedule.
55:09 - Discussion and approval of Earthwork for excavation of building, athletic fields, turf, etc. - budgeted at $1.1 million, Ideal Midwest approved for $1.8 million.
1:04:41 - Discussion and approval of asphalt contract for site and athletic fields - budgeted at $1.347 million, Rock Road approved for $1.331 million.
1:09:30 - Discussion and approval of curb and gutter contract - Budget is $286,000, Peresi approved for $344,000 (with an alternate bid if the City of Monroe changes current code requirements for parking lot islands)
1:17:21 - Discussion and approval of Grandstand and Bleachers at Stadium - Budgeted for $1.090 million, JW Industries of Green Bay approved for $816,000.
1:25:50 - Business Administrator Ron Olson provides an in-depth presentation on Wisconsin School Funding with historical detail including how Wisconsin funds public and private education differently. Information was presented on the history of school referendums in Wisconsin and in Monroe. Information on the projected deficit for the 2024-2025 school year, cost-saving measures taken by the district, current fund balance, and the options for the future including additional cost-cutting and referendum options.
June 10th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the June 10th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting by using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
20:50 - Discussion and Approval of the 2024-2025 Temporary Operating Budget
The Temporary Operating Budget Approval allows the District to continue operating from July 1st until the 2024-2025 Budget is presented for Approval at the Annual Meeting in October.
District Business Administrator Ron Olson presents a comprehensive explanation of the proposed budget and the challenges the District is facing due to increased costs, lower enrollment, and the end of COVID ESSER funds. He also discusses how the District has worked to reduce expenditures to bring the anticipated deficit of $3.2 million down to $2.6 million.
There was also discussion of a potential Operating Referendum and the timeline.
1:03:40 - Discussion and Approval of Electrical Contract
CG Schmidt presented the bids for the electrical trade partners for the high school construction project. Trade partners are brought in for their expertise during the design phase which typically helps reduce costs and future change orders.
PDC was approved for the exterior electric and NEXT was approved for the interior electric. The cost was $806,000 over the budgeted amount but overall the project is about $250,000 under budget for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
1:18:09 - Discussion and Approval of Structural Contracts - The bids presented were hard competitive bids vs. trade partners. When a hard bid is approved, we are contracted for the bid amount and the contractor can order materials.
Structural bids were for building concrete, site concrete (sidewalks, etc), pre-cast concrete, structural steel fabrication, and steel installation
CG Schmidt was approved for concrete and the bid was $300,000 under budget
Wells was approved for pre-cast concrete and the bid was $401,228 under budget
JP Cullen was approved for structural masonry and the bid was $114,963 over budget which was the lowest of the 3 bids presented
Weld Corp. was approved for steel fabrication and the bid was $867,717 under budget
Capital Steel Erectors was approved for structural steel installation and the bid was $596,425 under budget
1:52:30 - High School Project Update
29% of the project is left to bid. 46% of bids have been presented, 25% of bids have been received but not processed yet or we are waiting to receive bids
Many bids have come in under the budgeted amount while some have been over the budgeted amount
Work began at Abraham Lincoln on the improvements that will be completed over the summer including new HVAC, updated mechanical and electrical, and remodeling of some of the bathrooms for better accessibility
A meeting for the community to provide input on Legacy items they would like to see in the new high school will happen sometime this summer. A date has not been set yet.
Work has begun on the high school site and topsoil is being moved. A site fence is going up on Friday, June 14th.
The District is still in negotiations for road access to the North of the new high school. If an agreement can be reached, the road to the high school site from Cty KK will not be constructed by the District
Expected to have the GMP, Guaranteed Maximum Price, by September
CG Schmidt is waiting on landscaping for the new school because the City of Monroe is considering revising existing zoning codes which would impact the project.
May 23rd, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the May 23rd Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting by using the link here.
On the agenda were the review and approval of the mechanical and plumbing contracts for the high school project. There was significant discussion and information presented regarding the bid and approval process. Hooper was approved for the plumbing contract and North American Mechanical was approved for the mechanical contract.
New Monroe High School Groundbreaking Ceremony - May 14th, 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 14th for our new high school!
It was exciting to have our students be part of the program with the MHS Choir singing the national anthem, the MHS Band playing the school song, cookies provided by the MHS Life Skills class, and students from grades 6-9 shoveling the first piles of dirt.
Sitework has begun and we can't wait to watch the new high school take shape!
May 13th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the May 13th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here. We had issues with the audio until 1:56. The meeting was called to order and Principal Judd spoke briefly about Abraham Lincoln's student of the month who was unable to attend the meeting to be recognized.
Meeting Highlights:
43:46 - Approval of third-party construction materials testing - Approving a company to provide third-party testing of certain materials involved in the construction process to ensure they are correct. CGC came in well under the competition, has worked with CG Schmidt and Huffman-Keel previously, and is approved with costs not to exceed $80,900.
52:35 - Discussion and Approval of Increase of District Administrator's spending authority to $100,000 for the high school project
1:04:24 - MHS Building Project Update
Groundbreaking May 14th at 1pm on the site located off 31st Ave.
Bid packs 2 and 3 went out which include footings, foundation walls, steel, athletic fields - June 10th bid packages will be presented for approval
MEP Interviews will start the week of 5/19/24 for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection
On Thursday, May 23rd at 7pm, a special Board of Education meeting will be held to review and approve contracts for mechanical and plumbing contracts for the high school project
Page Turn meetings have been happening with staff at Monroe High School to go over the design plans for the high school to make sure needs are met and concerns are addressed
Construction at the high school site will begin shortly after the groundbreaking
Potential naming rights and fundraising opportunities are being discussed by a group of staff and community members. More information will be available soon.
There will be a Legacy meeting, likely in July, for community members to share their input on what legacy pieces and traditions they would like to see at the new high school
The improvement work at Abraham Lincoln will begin as soon as the school year ends
1:28:30 - Board President Rich Deprez provides information on the past, present, and future of Abraham Lincoln reiterating the District's commitment to keeping Abraham Lincoln school open
Monroe High School Groundbreaking Ceremony
When: Tuesday, May 14 at 1 pm
Where: On the new high school site located off 31st Ave. by Northside Elementary School
Parking: Follow the signage on 31st Ave. for onsite parking
The public is invited to join us in a groundbreaking ceremony for our new high school and help us celebrate this milestone for our district and community! The event will feature student performances, local dignitaries, representatives from our construction partners, and more. We hope to see you there!
April 22nd, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the April 22nd Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
:51 - Board of Education elected members Oath of Office - Teresa Keehn, Phil Vosberg, Jim Curran 2:55
Board of Education election of officers - Board President - Rich Deprez - Board Vice President - Teresa Keehn - Treasurer - Phil Vosberg - Clerk - Nikki Austin - Deputy Clerk - Dylan McGuire
9:18 - Consent agenda
26:41 - Curriculum Update - Cara Carper presented on the SOAR, Launch, and Youth Apprenticeship programs as well as the job shadows students complete through their Career Communications class junior year.
42:10 - MHS Building Project Update
Athletic Fields have gone through the "page turn" process to ensure budget and plans are correct
Contract with E & N Hughes for sitework is being prepared
Site prep is happening now
Groundbreaking is being planned for May
Development Agreement approved by the City of Monroe for traffic improvement at 13th St and 21st Ave
Engineers are working on electrical, mechanical, plumbing designs for new high school
District and CG Schmidt are coordinating to get the Abraham Lincoln work done as quickly as possible this summer
47:40 - Approval of Development Agreement with City of Monroe for traffic improvements at the intersection of 13th St and 31st Ave
District real costs can not exceed $250,000 which was accounted for in the high school project budget
The City of Monroe will manage the process
Work must be completed by school opening
54:53 - Student representative report
April 8th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the April 8th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
34:12 - MHS Building Project Update
Conditional Use permit approved March 13th, 2024
Closed on property March 21st
Bid package #1 was due March 28th and options were discussed later in the meeting
District is working with B & S regarding an entry to the new school site from the North. If we do make an agreement, the District would not construct the road to the site from KK.
District is discussing with B & S and the City of Monroe the possibility of participating in a community lift station which would serve a larger area and be developed in the future for housing and business
Expected start date for groundbreaking is mid to late May
37:11 - Michael Brush from PRA presents an updated 3D fly through of the design for the new high school - to view fly through click here
51:35 - Review and Approval of Selection in Bid Package 1 - Excavation and Sitework
1:16:35 - Update from CG Schmidt project estimator regarding bid packages and project budget
March 22nd, 2024 Update
We are excited to announce that, on March 21st, the School District of Monroe closed on the 71-acre property that will become the site of our new high school campus (formerly known as the B &S property). We expect PRA, our project architects, to have an updated 3D fly-through to share with the Board of Education and community at the April 8th Board meeting. The project is on schedule for groundbreaking in early May and we will announce the event details once finalized. Additional updates:
At the March 11th Board meeting, the Board of Education approved the bids for the work to be completed at Abraham Lincoln. Work will begin as soon as possible after the end of this school year and the majority is expected to be completed before the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Soon, we will be discussing areas of the projects which would benefit from additional community support.
March 11th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the March 11th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
1:03:11 - Abraham Lincoln Summer Project scope of project and project bid updates and approval
1:15:06 - MHS Building Project Update
The due diligence period has been extended to the end of March to complete the conditional use process
March 4th CG Schmidt held a contractor's meeting for those interested in participating in the bid process for sitework
User Group meetings are continuing this week and next with MHS staff
Schematic design pricing should be completed in the next few weeks
Our conditional use permit will be presented to the Plan Commission this week
In the future, we will be holding a community meeting regarding legacy items to be included in the new school/site
In the future, we will be presenting information on naming rights and project enhancements
Groundbreaking is planned for May 2024 with project completion 20 months later
1:19:50 - District Highlights and celebrations
Reminders:
No Board of Education meeting on March 25th due to Spring Break
April 2nd is election day
February 26th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the February 26th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
43:53 - MHS Building Project Update
CG Schmidt, PRA, and Fehr Graham are working on the site work bid package. Packages will be submitted by Wed. Feb. 28th. Contractors who would like more information should contact CG Schmidt at bids@cgschmidt.com
The schematic design is completed
More building programming meetings will be taking place in the coming weeks to further define classroom use and needs
A list of potential bidders has been submitted by CG Schmidt. Anyone who would like to be included should email CG Schmidt at bids@cgschmidt.com
There will be an earthwork and site utilities bid package meeting for contractors soon. Watch our website and social media for more information on this and all future bid package information/meetings
After the property closing and site work begins, the Board will have discussions on opportunities for naming rights and project enhancements
There will also be a meeting about legacy parts of the current campus that our community would like represented in the new school
The district is currently negotiating with the B & S owners on the property to the north for potential access to the campus. If an agreement is reached, the road to the campus from KK would not be built by the district
Questions about the project can be emailed to monroehsproject@monroe.k12.wi.us
Contractors with questions about the bid packages and process can email bids@cgschmidt.com for more information
February 12th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the February 12th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
49:51 - MHS Building Project Update
52:29 - Jesse Duff of Fehr Graham presents the Traffic Study (see link to Traffic Study Presentation below)
January 24th, 2024 Community Presentation of the Design for the New High School
The recording of the January 24th Community Presentation is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
Please use the link below to access the presentation slides and video of the design flythrough.
0:00 - Introductions of panel and presenters
6:20 - Jesse Duff of Fehr Graham presents the site plan
17:52 - Dan Chovanec of CG Schmidt presents the Budget and Cost Estimates as well as bid/sub-contractor information and the project timeline
30:13 - Michael Brush of PRA presents the architectural plans for the new high school as well as 3D renderings and a fly-through of the building
57:20 - Question and Answer
If you have additional questions they can be submitted to monroehsproject@monroe.k12.wi.us.
January 22nd, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the January 22nd Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
5:11 - MHS Building Project Update 7:21 - Jesse Duff of Fehr Graham presents the site plan (link below to presentation slides)
34:30 - Dan Chovanec of CG Schmidt presents the Budget and Cost Estimates as well as bid/sub-contractor information and the project timeline (link below to presentation slides)
1:11:20 - Michael Brush of PRA presents the architectural plans for the new high school as well as 3D renderings and a fly-through of the building
1:47:13 - District Owner's Rep Mike from Huffman-Keel provides information on the building design process and cost-saving measures
January 8th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the January 8th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
54:30 - MHS Building Project Updates. Board President Rich Deprez provides a summary of progress and introduces people providing updates at the meeting.
57:12 - Steve Kieckhafer of PRA (Plunkett Raysich Architects) provides a timeline of the design process. They are currently modifying and adjusting the design in preparation for the January 24th Community Presentation in the MHS Performing Arts Center at 7pm
1:07:45 - Jesse, Civil Engineer at Fehr Graham, provides a summary of the Geotechnical Report. A link to the full report is available below. 58 borings were completed. 49 of them were on the school property. 9 of them were along the area by KK where the road entrance to the school will pass through. Please view the video for Jesse's professional summary of the report and specifics.
1:38:29 - Dan Chovonic of CG Schmidt presented a very preliminary budget. The project is currently 1.5-1.8% over budget which is to be expected at this stage of the design phase where it is not unusual for a project's budget to be +/- 2-3%.
Community Information Session will be January 24th at 7pm in the MHS Performing Arts Center. PRA and CG Schmidt will present renderings of the project design and a 3D flythrough of the building.
December 11th, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the December 11th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
23:26 - MHS Building Project Update
We are working on satisfying all of the contingencies. Some contingencies require other contingencies to be completed before the next step can begin and the time it takes for processing by other agencies is beyond our control. The due diligence period has been extended to Dec. 31st and we are seeking another extension for the end of April 2024. 3 contingencies still need to be met: permit from DNR for the 2nd access point, a Conditional Use Permit, and additional Title Work needs to be done to vacate some roads that were added many years ago in anticipation of a subdivision.
There will be a Community Information Session on January, 24th, 2024 at 7pm in the Monroe High School Performing Arts Center PRA and CG Schmidt will present conceptual renderings and a 3D fly-through of the new high school at the Community Information Session
50:40 - Report from Ruby Sheaffer, MHS Student Representative to the Board
November 27th, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Recap
Due to technical difficulties, the Monday, November 27th Board of Education meeting is not available on our YouTube channel. Below are the MHS Building Project updates presented at the meeting:
The permit process has begun for the entrance road from Cty KK to the school
Core sample results have been completed and were sent to our Civil Engineer at Fehr-Graham on Monday, November 27th to determine cut and fill needs
The property annexation was approved by the City Council on November 20th by a vote of 6-2
Rounds 2 and 3 of school/staff user group meetings are occurring this week and next week to complete curriculum space needs planning
A public information session will be scheduled for late January. Look for an announcement in December of the date and time
The Board of Education approved the HVAC system bid for Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Click here to view all Board of Education agendas and minutes on our website in BoardDocs.
November 13th, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Recap The recording of the November 13th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
23:26 - MHS Building Project Update with PRA and Fehr Graham - Preliminary Site Layout, topography, and traffic pattern
41:45 - Update on road to KK
50:28 - Information on additional project consultants
52:45 - Discussion of potential community meeting in December or January to inform public on project progress
54:21 - CG Schmidt provides project timeline
1:05:49 - Update from Project Rep Hoffman-York
October 23, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the October 23rd Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
3:00 - 11:35 - Discussion and Approval of 2023-2024 District Budget Amendments
11:35 - 28:00 - Discussion and Approval of 2023-2024 District Levy
43:45 - 53:00 - MHS Building Project Updates
Ryan Burton of Huffman Keel gives an update
Building Program - Admin and PRA architecture firm have met with building user groups to understand current needs and wants for the new high school. With that info, they begin to lay out the building.
Geotechnical Survey is happening next week to do borings
Topographical Survey is done and being processed
Core Team meetings with keep stakeholders happen weekly on Wednesdays
Food Service tours of Wisconsin Dells and Beaver Dam on 10-24-23
The city Judiciary and Ordinance Committee met on 10-23-23 and approved annexation to advance to City Council
Discussion of user groups
October 9th, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the October 9th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
37:34 - Discussion and Approval of New High School Proceeds Reinvestment
55:11 - High School Building Project Update
Community Meeting will occur in December - Date TBD
Abraham Lincoln HVAC and Electrical walkthrough and bids happening in October
Contingencies progress
Introduction of our Owner's Rep team members from Hoffman-Keel
September 25th, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the September 25th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
1:36:35-1:42:29 - MHS Building Project Updates
Clearing contingencies
Wetland Delineation has been completed
Mapping on East and South portions of the property has been completed
Traffic study starts 9/26/23 and will take 10-12 weeks to complete
Preliminary Sight Line study is complete
On 9/13/23, the Monroe Plan Commission moved the Certified Survey Map forward and it was approved by City Council on 9/18/23
Petition for annexation will be filed by the owners of the B&S property to start the annexation process
Crops are expected to be removed by early October and we will then determine the locations of core sampling for structures
Hoffman-Keel was selected by the Board as our Owner's Rep for the project, the contract is complete, and their official start date is 10/1/23
On 10/6/23, a group of MHS staff will be touring educational facilities at Wisconsin Dells, Milton, and Blackhawk Technical College-Milton Campus
September 11th, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the September 11th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
3:45-14:21 - Discussion and approval of owner's rep for MHS Building Project
14:21-28:19 - MHS Building Project Update (Contingencies progress and planning stage)
30:44-2:11:41 - Board of Education went into close session. The audio is muted until their return to open session
2:11:41-2:13:24 - Return to open session for approval of 23-24 Administrative compensation proposal and approval of 23-24 Exempt staff compensation proposal
August 28th, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Recap
The recording of the August 28th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
12:02-16:01 - High School Building Project Update
16:01-30:50 - Owner's Rep Discussion and next steps
30:50-56:42 - Presentation on the Design and Construction Process by Steve Kieckhafer of PRA - Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP
August 14th, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Recap The recording of the August 14th Board of Education meeting is available on our YouTube channel. Watch the full meeting below or visit our channel using the link here.
Meeting Highlights:
2:28-21:29 - Discussion and approval of CG Schmidt contract
21:30-24:36 - Discussion and approval of PRA contract
24:37-27:26 - Discussion and approval of Civil Engineer contract - Fehr Graham
27:27-30:04 - Discussion and approval of Geotechnical Services contract- CGC Inc.
1:43:21-1:49:50 - MHS Building Project Update
Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration Report
CG Schmidt has completed the review of the Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration Report compiled by CGC on July 17, 2023, and outlines the preliminary subsurface exploration program for the proposed 70-acre Monroe High School site. CGC is a professional geotechnical engineering and testing firm based in Madison that was engaged early in the process to ensure soil viability. The purpose of this preliminary exploration program was to obtain an initial understanding of the subsurface conditions across the site, and to provide preliminary geotechnical recommendations regarding site preparation, utility infrastructure, pavement, and foundation design and construction. It was confirmed that the subsurface conditions for this study were explored by excavating five (5) test pits across the proposed campus.
The engineering report preliminarily verifies that the site is generally suitable for the planned development. To plan for this, CG Schmidt has included a contingency in the total project budget to cover and address the soil and site requirements.
If you have any additional questions, please refer to the Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration Report posted on the website.
