Board votes: consent agenda, land sale, Title IX policy reading, early graduation and student transfers approved

The McFarland School District Board recorded five formal actions during its February meeting; all motions passed unanimously, 5–0.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda: The board approved minutes (Feb. 3 regular meeting and Feb. 11 special meeting), general‑fund vouchers (183175–183301 and 293183–293210) and purchasing‑card transactions for the stated period. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Acceptance of offer to purchase part of Lot 1, Dane County CSM 15364: The board moved to accept the Village of McFarland’s offer to purchase a portion of district land as described in the attached offer. A friendly amendment corrected the CSM number to 15364 before the vote. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- First reading of policies 2264 and 2266 (Title IX/nondiscrimination and grievance procedures): The board approved a first reading to rescind changes adopted under the February 2024 Title IX regulations and to revert to the prior policy language that applies through Aug. 1, 2024. Outcome: approved (first reading), 5–0.

- McFarland High School early-graduation request: The board approved an individual early‑graduation request recommended by administration. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Recommended student transfers (WEBA, Destinations Career Academy and Insight School of Wisconsin): Under Wisconsin statute 118.408 (student transfers to resident districts), the board approved recommended transfers back to resident districts due to lack of engagement as presented by administration. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

Motions and records

Where specific movers or seconders were not recorded in the meeting transcript, the record shows unanimous voice votes with the board announcing the tallies as 5–0. The board noted the vote totals audibly for the public record after each voice vote.