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McFarland board unanimously approves consent agenda, nondiscrimination policy readings, lacrosse cooperatives and student transfers
Summary
At its March 3 meeting the McFarland School District Board approved the consent agenda, adopted nondiscrimination policy revisions, renewed cooperative lacrosse arrangements, and approved recommended transfers of students from virtual schools back to resident districts; all votes were unanimous (4–0).
The McFarland School District Board of Education voted unanimously (4–0) on a slate of motions at its March 3 meeting, approving the consent agenda and taking action on policy and extracurricular items.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: Approved unanimously (motion carried 4–0). The consent items included minutes from the Feb. 17 meeting and personnel additions. The motion was moved and seconded during the consent agenda call; board members indicated approval by voice vote.
- Policy adoption (second reading): The board approved the second reading and adoption of policies cited in the meeting as "02/1964" and "02/1966" addressing nondiscrimination on the basis of *** in education programs or activities. Discussion during the meeting referenced recent Title IX guidance and a court ruling; the board approved rescinding the post-2024 guidance approach and reverting to the previous policy language for incidents prior to Aug. 1, 2024. Motion carried unanimously (4–0).
- WIAA cooperative team renewals: The board approved renewal of cooperative agreements for girls and boys lacrosse as recommended by administration; both motions passed unanimously (4–0). Board discussion noted that many athletes on cooperative teams come from the neighboring Oregon district but characterized the arrangements as a way to provide opportunities for students.
- WIVA / virtual school recommended student transfers under Wis. Stat. §118.408: The board approved recommended transfers of students from WIVA (and related virtual providers named in the motion) back to their resident districts due to lack of engagement. Board members discussed outreach, onboarding requirements for virtual programs and the need for parental action to re-enroll students; motion carried unanimously (4–0).
- Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.
Motions, movers/seconds and vote tallies (as recorded in the transcript)
1) Consent agenda - motion: "Approve the consent agenda items as presented." - mover: Bruce (board member) (as recorded in the transcript) - second: Chapman (board member) (as recorded in the transcript) - tally: yes 4, no 0 - outcome: approved
2) Policies 02/1964 and 02/1966 (second reading and adoption) - motion: "I move to approve the second reading and adoption of policy 2 2 6 4, nondiscrimination on the basis of *** in education programs or activities, and policy 2 2 6 6, non discrimination on the basis of *** in education programs or activities." (text as read in the transcript) - mover: Board member (unnamed in the transcript at the motion line) - second: not specified in transcript at motion line - tally: yes 4, no 0 - outcome: approved - notes: Discussion referenced Title IX guidance changes and that the board was reverting to prior policy language for incidents before Aug. 1, 2024.
3) WIAA Girls Lacrosse cooperative renewal - motion: "Move to approve the WIAA Girls Lacrosse cooperative team sportsmanship agreement as recommended by administration." - mover: board member (recorded as making the motion in transcript) - second: recorded in transcript - tally: yes 4, no 0 - outcome: approved - notes: Board commented that many athletes participating were from Oregon.
4) WIAA Boys Lacrosse cooperative renewal - motion: "I move to approve the WIAA boys lacrosse cooperative team sponsorship agreement as recommended by administration." - mover: board member (recorded) - second: recorded - tally: yes 4, no 0 - outcome: approved
5) WIVA / virtual school transfers under Wis. Stat. §118.408 - motion: "I move to approve the WIVA WIVA. Destinations Career Academy and Insight School of Wisconsin recommended student transfers back to their resident districts due to the lack of engagement." (verbatim from transcript) - mover: recorded in transcript - second: recorded in transcript - tally: yes 4, no 0 - outcome: approved - notes: Discussion focused on parent engagement required for virtual schooling, onboarding improvements, and the practical effect on students who may need alternative placements.
The transcript records all votes as "motion carries 4 0" or equivalent voice votes; specific roll-call vote records with individual yes/no votes were not provided in the transcript, so tallies above reflect the meeting record as spoken.
