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No substantive details of the real estate matter were discussed on the public record. The board cited Wisconsin statute 19.85(1) as the authority for closing the session to deliberate the item in private.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","McFarland School Board Meetings 06/02/25","oneSentenceSummary","The McFarland School District board voted to enter closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1) to discuss a possible real estate transaction and announced the meeting would adjourn from closed session.","taxTitle","McFarland School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",38696,"location","Wisconsin","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6525245,"Board approves first reading of broad policy update packet prompted by federal and state guidance",1360,1653000,3013000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3634259-7a532dd1a682bbf2bfe3301adec363ce&start=1653&end=3013","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3634259-7a532dd1a682bbf2bfe3301adec363ce/thumbnail_1653000.jpg","/articles/6525245/Wisconsin/Board-approves-first-reading-of-broad-policy-update-packet-prompted-by-federal-and-state-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525245-63079ea1a1a13a6920325bdc5eda53c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770843969&Signature=nY59qN9MT-Gd86XZwU8sMZek~AXfU1CJcfF5bZrlQAOAib99hLe8a2R4hs22mrOsAFMlHzITeJuDE7Z5aH6PRCyeWp2HslBEmDc-~f1PQmnhEFlBCDilDycEqz3dewVXejNSAqpHxOjXEri0vlALb~F3CK3uIAzKMm70-5Sn5UBVc0bazJvPzLKSZGmqSPTjhTSLKntzVbI4TOmIVqkvLZgLLM1BvpfPDtIdEgc4Ph9MbHVFQ2glFClSU6oEgKsBOZs8~lbFRT2ZrfQ49k0eIqxZpA9OZi0Oan~JAIOvg2N0mpFkis9Pc4Pj7ECbvaqs5WeZxAFTmf2Qxp~3UKBwWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The McFarland School District board completed the first reading of a large packet of policy updates and approved action on the first reading as recommended by administration. The packet included policies spanning finance, technology, facilities, student services and federal-grant compliance.

Policies listed for first reading included (partial list read at the meeting): 4.124 (letter of reasonable assurance), 6.231 (budget implementation), 6.235 (fund balance), 6.620 (petty cash/available cash funds), 7.410 (maintenance), 7.430 (safety standards), 7.440 (facility security), 7.440.02 (smart monitoring equipment), 7.540.03 (student technology acceptable use and safety), 7.540.04 (staff technology acceptable use and safety), 7.540.07 (district-issued student email account), 8.120 (volunteers), 8.125 (consultants), 8.395 (student mental health services, expanded to physical health), 8.531 (free and reduced-price meals), 8.600 (transportation), 6.110 (federal funds), 6.325 (procurement for federal grants), 7.310 (disposition of personal property), 7.450 (property inventory), and 8.510 (wellness). The administration explained many changes reflect updates required under federal Education Department regulations (EdGAR) and recommended NEOLA template updates; the district also accelerated some changes in response to a Department of Public Instruction audit.

Board members asked clarifying questions on several policy areas during the discussion. On petty cash and available cash funds, a staff member (Jeff) explained that cash on hand is minimal, cash boxes are used only when necessary, safes are used in departments that handle cash (for athletics, food service and the district office), and the district maintains insurance coverage for limited dollar amounts. On the policy about \"smart monitoring equipment,\" board members asked what the referenced administrative guidelines are; the district administrator explained that administrative guidelines are internal procedures (not board-approved policies) and that the district likely does not yet have a formal administrative guideline for that specific policy.

The wellness policy drew extended discussion. The updated draft reflected recommendations from the DPI food service audit; that revision removed a previously listed minimum number of minutes for breakfast and lunch to give schools scheduling flexibility, which board members noted was intended to allow adjustments across grade levels. Board members asked about the composition of a proposed wellness committee; the administration agreed to modify the language to indicate the committee \"may include\" a health services team member to ensure nursing/health expertise can be consulted. The packet also clarified vendor and snack rules: for example, the board discussed how non-smart-snack items sold by clubs are limited (the draft noted club bake-sale exceptions and limits such as two noncompliant sales per club per year).

Board members and administration noted that many of the packet updates are federal or state-driven and largely technical; they asked for a second reading to review any remaining details. A motion to approve action on the first reading (the entire packet as listed in the agenda) was moved and seconded; the board recorded unanimous assent and the chair announced the motion carried. No specific policy language changes were adopted at first reading beyond the verbal commitments documented in the discussion; the administration said it would prepare the second reading with the agreed clarifications.","The McFarland School District board approved the first reading of a package of policy updates — including procurement, wellness, technology use, facility security and Edgar-related federal grant policies — and discussed specific provisions such as administrative guidelines, petty cash controls and changes to the wellness policy.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6525250,"Board appoints Dr. Thomas Merwin as district medical advisor for 2025–26",102,1538000,1640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3634259-7a532dd1a682bbf2bfe3301adec363ce&start=1538&end=1640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3634259-7a532dd1a682bbf2bfe3301adec363ce/thumbnail_1538000.jpg","/articles/6525250/Wisconsin/Board-appoints-Dr-Thomas-Merwin-as-district-medical-advisor-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525250-31c57cf77525ae63f88978a1eb823476/orig.mp4?Expires=1770843969&Signature=PVNVi9rTSFcZq164Ko8NYOWI2ApkoIBuwyyhZ5OM6XiGwWqpWjFrBf0q4mZt4OkOduiXbVwYeYT5NHgVmbNgxAur~9QKDyZAvdnIQS3XrMMBZ0FYHGGgxEkYPG~xhNjfzWaGW57Wt3ZHbrPCHxYWF53tAdsMMNRsm6SX3kGhoc-6fvsHpHCexZnZ~E1e7lVnBlEp9j45IMAkmaQRb7SO6VEOGDL~oUWnkAHWfN11RIUNqimKx45QR7diFBU-~WjDm6RVyRqpH-TN2JUoKfiRLv1N0Eki~UFI7syqwUYf6f9GVdtCbwC7joWgwpdBYOztZElscCjzj0Ykci8tyEb7xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The McFarland School District board voted to appoint Thomas Merwin, MD, as the district medical advisor for the 2025–26 school year.

Administration recommended Merwin for the role; the board noted Dr. Merwin has served as the district’s medical advisor since 2017 and that the district relied on his advice during the COVID-19 pandemic. The appointment is conducted under the district’s annual practice of designating a qualified medical advisor to consult with the district on student and staff health matters.

A board member moved to approve the recommendation and the motion was seconded by Board member Fisher. The motion passed on a voice vote recorded as unanimous; the board chair announced \"Motion carries 5 0.\" No further conditions or amendments to the appointment were recorded.

The appointment will place Dr. Merwin in the advisory role for the coming school year; the board did not set other public deliverables or reporting requirements during this meeting.","The McFarland School District board unanimously approved the appointment of Thomas Merwin, MD, as the district medical advisor for the 2025–26 school year.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6525255,"McFarland High students deliver end-of-year report to school board, highlight traditions and athletics",480,140000,620000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3634259-7a532dd1a682bbf2bfe3301adec363ce&start=140&end=620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3634259-7a532dd1a682bbf2bfe3301adec363ce/thumbnail_140000.jpg","/articles/6525255/Wisconsin/McFarland-High-students-deliver-end-of-year-report-to-school-board-highlight-traditions-and-athletics","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6525255-3156b8ba93cb7cb7e4cf791585d51369/orig.mp4?Expires=1770843969&Signature=YDC99D818~z0ct8dERci0VZg5gM0oyj3x~zKiCjdMpwhddA2HxuUfmHXKWC7c9gmLRKHlYXClHGbMaRB15dhtzdMRXmUGq~IJGFR-a~aNqcEnbG4VV7vRaq7je8sM9tWwtkP-XfIpgO4NGkUOv8j0lnjfc7c-98T-ie7whTVhiAB6EGgHw9~RKh1wvCjPLgks0VVGT~XKt7qFXS0uL5zIhG5pLgeahQxguaAq7Lejf0osoIInUqEquDqqnILpKbYht2XNO9vIoLPkutZ3T1eIKnZpFzLfuO6AqeuF94cZYGjSSuQWJpDIVOwVY7iG2BddBkFnkhjUW9aUQM95tSvfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students from McFarland High School presented the district's end-of-year student report during the McFarland School District board meeting, summarizing senior traditions, classroom projects and spring athletics.

The students told the board that on May 30 seniors paraded through McFarland Primary School, Wabusa Intermediate School, the intermediate school (IMS) and McFarland High School in caps and gowns. Juniors in English 11 created children's books and visited elementary classes to read them. The student presenters recognized WIAA scholar-athletes Isaac Ewing and Julia Ackley and listed classmates who qualified for upcoming WIAA state track and field events.

The report included season summaries for spring sports: softball (a one-run regional loss to Brodhead-Jefferson), girls lacrosse (first-round forfeit followed by a regional match at Oregon), boys lacrosse (regional loss to Hudson), baseball (two losses to Monona Grove), girls soccer (tie with Lake Mills and win over Sun Prairie West), boys golf (6th at regional; two golfers advanced), and boys tennis (sectional qualifiers). The students thanked staff who compile the \"Spartan Scoop\" newsletter for the weekly summaries.

Students announced upcoming school events: a new \"senior sunset\" tradition scheduled for June 4, commencement for the Class of 2025 at 11 a.m. on June 8 at the AGM, and the last day of school for students on June 5. Student leaders said the Connect program will not operate as-is next year; student council members will work with staff to continue elements of the program under student council oversight. Student presenter Ava Vincent was named as Connect president in the report.

District leaders thanked the students for presenting. The board and administration noted that hearing directly from students helps the district better understand school climate and programming.

The student presenters closed by thanking the board for the opportunity to speak and for support during the school year.","Students from McFarland High School presented an end-of-year report to the McFarland School District board describing senior traditions, student literacy projects, spring athletics results and upcoming events including senior sunset and graduation.","actionData","errors"]

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Board moves to closed session under Wisconsin statute to discuss possible real estate transaction

Board approves first reading of broad policy update packet prompted by federal and state guidance

Board appoints Dr. Thomas Merwin as district medical advisor for 2025–26

McFarland High students deliver end-of-year report to school board, highlight traditions and athletics