2025-26 CESA 7 Annual Report

Cooperative Educational Service Agency 7

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Annual Report

2025-2026

At CESA 7, we are a community of educators committed to transforming education together. Through purposeful collaboration and a relentless commitment to innovation, we empower our talented professionals to deliver the solutions that fuel learner success.

Aaron Malczewski, Agency Administrator

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Welcome…

to the Cooperative Educational Service Agency 7 Annual Convention Congratulations on your selection as a delegate. Your presence here tonight reflects your commitment to strong governance, thoughtful leadership, and the continued success of the students and communities we serve.

This evening brings us together to engage in meaningful work that shapes the direction of CESA 7. Delegates will participate in key decisions, including the election of members to the Board of Control—an eleven-member body that provides governance, sets policy, and ensures the agency remains responsive to the needs of our districts.

This year, under the forward-thinking leadership of new Agency Administrator Aaron Malczewski, CESA 7 has continued to be responsive to the needs of our districts through both existing programs and services as well as new ones. Under his leadership, we are working to help prepare our students for a very different world than the one we know, a challenging task. CESA 7 staff, in partnership with our districts and other resources, are working together to shape the future of education. We welcome all of you on this journey with us.

Transforming Education Together: The Year in Review As Wisconsin’s premier educational service agency, CESA 7 remains committed to our mission of transforming education together. This past year has been marked by a dedication to innovation and a strong focus on the high-impact services that our member districts depend on most. From our targeted and personalized school improvement programs and special education services and coaching to our comprehensive business solutions and expert superintendent searches, we continue to set the standard for excellence in educational leadership.

We recognize that today’s challenges require more than traditional solutions. That is why we have expanded our pathways to educator licensing programs to address staffing shortages and launched our new multi-state cybersecurity purchasing consortium —an initiative already proving its value by saving districts thousands of dollars. By leveraging our collective strength, we aren't just solving problems; we are ensuring that more resources stay where they belong: with our students.

Everything we do is driven by our shared commitment to excellence for every learner.

We are grateful for your leadership and your engagement in this important work. Your voice and participation help ensure that CESA 7 remains strong, innovative, and deeply connected to the needs of our member districts.

We encourage you to stay connected beyond tonight. Take part in our trainings, connect with our staff, and consider attending a future Board of Control meeting. CESA 7 is here to serve and support—today and into the future—as we continue this work together.

Sue Todey, Chair CESA 7 Board of Control Sevastopol School Board

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Notice of Cooperative Educational Service Agency 7 Convention To: School District Clerks and Superintendents of School Districts in CESA 7 Re: CESA 7 Annual Convention of School District Delegates Please take notice that, pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes governing Cooperative Educational Service Agencies, Cooperative Educational Service Agency No. 7 (CESA 7) will hold its Annual Convention as follows: Location: CESA 7 Office, 595 Baeten Rd., Green Bay, WI 54304 Meeting Room - Lambeau Lodge (C) Date/Time: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

Each member school district of CESA 7 is entitled to representation at the Annual Convention by one school board member designated as the district’s voting delegate.

The purpose of the Annual Convention is to conduct the official business of the agency, including the election of members to the CESA 7 Board of Control.

At the 2026 convention, delegates will elect representatives to the CESA 7 Board of Control for districts whose terms are expiring.

Please notify your district’s designated CESA 7 Convention Delegate of the time and location of this meeting.

The agenda will be distributed to delegates prior to the meeting.

Refreshments will be available prior to the meeting. The convention is expected to last approximately 45–60 minutes.

Respectfully submitted, Suzanne Todey Chairperson, CESA 7 Board of Control Dated: March 18, 2026

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ANNUAL BOARD OF CONTROL DELEGATE CONVENTION May 13th, 2026, Ashwaubenon, WI

CERTIFIED DELEGATES *

ALGOMA

Chrissy

O'Connell

ASHWAUBENON

Jennifer

Vyskocil

BRILLION

Gordie

Gasch

CEDAR GROVE-BELGIUM

John

Krechel

CHILTON

Jerry

Kolbe

DE PERE

Kaitlan

Schick

DENMARK

Joe

Terrien

ELKHART LAKE-GLENBEULAH

Chad

Kraus

GIBRALTAR

Donna

McCarthy

GREEN BAY

Mary Lou

Yang

HILBERT

Jerry

Franczek

HOWARD-SUAMICO

Amy

Rubright

HOWARDS GROVE

Ed

Pahl Jr.

KIEL

Karin

Wille

KOHLER

Paul

Carlsen

LUXEMBURG-CASCO

David

Delain

***

MANITOWOC

Paul

Hansen

**

MISHICOT

Judy

Ferry

NEW HOLSTEIN

Vickey

Anhalt

OOSTBURG

Wendy

DenBoer

PLYMOUTH

Kathy

Tournour

PULASKI

Jennifer

Schwarz

***

*

*

KEWAUNEE

RANDOM LAKE

**

REEDSVILLE

Andrew

Maertz

**

SEVASTOPOL

Sue

Todey

***

SEYMOUR

Stacy

Smith

SHEBOYGAN

Peter

Madden

SHEBOYGAN FALLS

John

Mauer

SOUTHERN DOOR

Janel

Veeser

STOCKBRIDGE

Jennifer

Funk

STURGEON BAY

Allison

Haus

TWO RIVERS

Lori

Zimney

VALDERS

Steve

Huebbe

WASHINGTON ISLAND

Erika

Sawosko

WEST DE PERE

Scott

Borley

WRIGHTSTOWN

Nicole

Verbeten

**

SYBLE HOPP

*

* Term Expires May, 2026 ** Term Expires May, 2027 *** Term Expires May, 2028

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82,356 Students

209 Public Schools

38 Districts

ALGOMA ONEIDA NATION ASHWAUBENON OOSTBURG BRILLION PLYMOUTH CEDAR GROVE-BELGIUM PULASKI CHILTON RANDOM LAKE DENMARK REEDSVILLE DE PERE SEVASTOPOL ELKHART LAKE-GLENBEULAH SEYMOUR GIBRALTAR SHEBOYGAN GREEN BAY SHEBOYGAN FALLS HILBERT SOUTHERN DOOR HOWARD-SUAMICO STOCKBRIDGE HOWARDS GROVE STURGEON BAY KEWAUNEE SYBLE HOPP SCHOOL KIEL TWO RIVERS KOHLER VALDERS LUXEMBURG-CASCO WASHINGTON ISLAND MANITOWOC WEST DE PERE MISHICOT WRIGHTSTOWN NEW HOLSTEIN

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LEARNING SERVICES $187,250

9 Professional Networks

in FREE for Service, offered via grant and DPI funding.

with attendance from 35 districts. *New in 26-27: Allinclusive package with 22 networks

*Assessment Project, WiMLSS, and Project Aware

Additional $58,000 in competitive grants awarded to CESA 7

by DPI.

Experts in their Field

Specialists were invited to speak at 12 state and national conventions.

15 Certificates & Certifications earned by specialists this year.

Online Learning Platform New for 2026-27!

$738,770 in Fee for Service offerings to 36 districts from our 9 Specialists.

National Specialist Recognition Elected Regional Director of National Council for Leadership in Mathematics Education.

National Panelist on the WIDA ACCESS Standard Setting.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION Training and coaching of across

44 new Special Education Teachers

25 CESA 7 districts through the DPI, Special Educator

Induction Program.

Number of Itinerants increased to and full-time school psychology.

16 in 2025-26: Adding speech,

EXPANDED NETWORKS

Offering free facilitated & mediated IEPs through the WI Special Education Mediation System.

Speech, School Psychology, Special Education Teachers, Special Education Admin Assistants

Mediation: Agreement Rate 87.2%

INCREASE IN DISTRICT PRESENCE DAYS:

16 districts, 55 days.

Facilitation IEP: Developed Rate 85.7%

HEAD START

261 families served 2025-26.

193 receive public assistance to meet basic needs and/or fall under the 100% poverty guidelines.

23 were identified as homeless.

17 children were involved in foster care.

10 pregnant women served.

40

291

children received services for a diagnosed disability.

children served in Head Start 3-5 and Early Head Start 0-3.

Children enter 4k/5k ready to learn because they’ve had: Hearing and Vision Screens Well Child Checks/Physicals

Subheading

Testimonial

Dental Screens / Dental Exams Complete/Up-To-Date Immunizations

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BUSINESS SERVICES District & School Business Services Provided by CESA 7 Supporting the operational health of our region, CESA 7 provided versatile business solutions to four partner organizations this past year, delivering both dedicated on-site personnel and strategic administrative support.

$470,221 In Categorical Aid Transmitted to 27 CESA 7 Districts

TEACHER DEVELOPMENT CENTER - TDC

NEW TEACHER LICENSING OPTION 25-26 TDC Website

4-12 Science Teacher Certification

161 25-26 Virtual Sub Prep Enrollment Over 1,500 since 2018

TDC LICENSING PROGRAMS Initial Educator Licensing Traditional Add-On Licensing District-Sponsored Pathway Add-On Licensing Career and Technical Education Licensing Virtual Substitute Preparation ParaPro HQ

40

District Sponsored Pathway Participants

67

0000 Subheading

TDC Initial Educator/ Traditional Add-On Participants

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$14.1 million Estimated Wages Earned by NEWYA Students in 25-26

NOW SUPPORTING ALL 16 CAREER CLUSTERS Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Architecture and Construction Arts, Audio Visual Technology, & Communications Business Administration Education Finance Government & Public Administration Health Science

Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security Manufacturing Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

newya7.org

2,005 YA Students in 25-26 30% increase from 24-25

Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (NEWYA) reached a major milestone with 2,005 students placed—representing an impressive 97.3% growth since 2022.

The Class of 2025 achieved an outstanding 86.4% completion rate, reflecting strong student commitment and program effectiveness.

With a remarkable 780% return on investment, the program continues to deliver significant economic and educational impact, strengthening both workforce development and student success.

NEW DISTRICTS Appleton Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Oshkosh Expanding our support to: 28 school districts & 37 high schools.

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Our contracted districts are expected to see

$98,651

E-Rate Services

in reimbursements from the E-Rate grant for 2026-27 Internet services and network equipment.

E-Rate Services!

Consortium 60 Districts, Schools, & Governments with

47,688 endpoints

protected by the SentinelOne Consortium Bundle.

Cutting-edge Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) solutions tailored for Wisconsin K-12 schools.

Exclusive CESA 7 pricing & white-glove implementation services.

30-50% Savings on Average for Existing SentinelOne Districts

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Your premier educational partner, dedicated to exceptional service, purposeful collaboration, and a strong commitment to innovation and excellence.

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Transforming Education Together

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