Votes at a glance: Elkhorn Area School District board actions on May 26, 2026

The Elkhorn Area School District board recorded multiple formal actions in open session on May 26, 2026. Key outcomes:

- New course proposals: Motion to approve EAHS modern‑language course proposals (Spanish Conversation; Spanish for the Workplace; second‑level Spanish for Healthcare Professionals) — approved (one recorded opposition).
- Minutes: Approved minutes of May 11, 2026 open and closed sessions (roll‑call; several abstentions recorded).
- Fund bills: Approved general and other fund bills as presented (US Bank and PM check ranges and wire numbers noted).
- Personnel: Approved the May 26, 2026 personnel recommendation sheet, including new employment contracts contingent on background checks and mandated screenings.
- Gifts: Accepted seven gifts including Holton Foundation donations to music programs, picnic tables for Options, sponsorships to SkillsUSA competitors, and library furniture from Matson Memorial Library (valued at $8,200).
- Cash‑in‑lieu (cash and loo): Approved increasing cash‑in‑lieu from $3,600 to $5,000 per year (modified motion with July 1 effective date for new hires and phased application for existing employees).
- Salary/wage adjustments: Approved 2026–2027 salary/wage adjustments for supervisors, administrators and central office support staff (formal approval following closed‑session review).
- Closed session: Board voted to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statute 19.85 to discuss administrator personnel, a support‑staff personnel matter, a legal update and candidates for director of special education; reconvening was planned for possible appointment action.

Where the transcript recorded partial roll calls or abstentions, the article notes those outcomes; specific individual vote tallies are recorded in the official minutes and personnel files.