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Board approves transfers of disengaged WEBA/DCA/Insight students back to resident districts, 5-0
Summary
On Feb. 3 the McFarland School District board approved recommended student transfers from WEBA, Destinations Career Academy and Insight School of Wisconsin back to their resident districts under Wisconsin statute 118.408, citing lack of engagement; the motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
The McFarland School District Board of Education voted unanimously Feb. 3 to approve recommended student transfers from WEBA (WIVA), Destinations Career Academy (DCA) and Insight School of Wisconsin back to students’ resident districts under Wisconsin statute 118.408, the board was told. The recommendation was presented by district staff as transfers for students “due to lack of engagement.”
Board discussion acknowledged the seriousness of returning students to their resident districts. One board member expressed concern for the children involved and urged staff to consider whether additional supports could keep students engaged; district staff said WEBA and DCA make multiple sustained efforts to re-engage students and that transfers are recommended after those efforts fail. The motion was moved and seconded and carried 5–0.
The action was taken under authority of Wisconsin statute 118.408 (student transfers to resident districts) as cited in the board packet. Board members did not name individual voter choices in the public record beyond the roll call result of unanimous approval.
Ending — The transfers were approved without amendment; staff will process the recommended transfers consistent with state statute and district procedures.
