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Board weighs three options for Katherine Johnson virtual academy; majority favor reimagining
Summary
Board members debated three options for Katherine Johnson Academy — immediate closure, one-year enrollment freeze, or reimagining the school as a districtwide virtual program — and directed staff to supply financial break‑even details and program comparisons before a final decision in April.
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education spent the bulk of its March 17 meeting discussing the future of Katherine Johnson Academy, the district's K-8 enriched virtual learning school, as staff presented three options and board members pressed for enrollment, budget and transition details.
District staff member David Johns told the board the discussion would continue into April and that the board would have the opportunity for a decision at the board's second April meeting. "The intent this evening is to continue the discussion," Johns said, adding that the memo provided background on KJ's history, enrollment by grade and projections for 2025-26 based on rolling current students forward.
Why it matters: KJ serves students with diverse needs, including some who rely on virtual instruction because of medical issues, travel or social‑emotional concerns. Board members said any decision must consider both district finances and the potential harm to students served by a specialized virtual environment.
Johns summarized…
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