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Board approves transfers of students from virtual schools back to resident districts due to lack of engagement
Summary
The board approved recommended student transfers from WEVA (Destinations Career Academy) and Insight School of Wisconsin back to students' resident districts because of low engagement; board members expressed concern about the children affected, noting many are elementary and middle school students.
The McFarland School Board approved a recommendation to transfer students enrolled in virtual programs (WEVA — Destinations Career Academy and Insight School of Wisconsin) back to their resident districts because of lack of engagement.
Nut graf: The administration presented a list of students whose programs showed insufficient engagement; the board approved the transfers 5–0 and board members expressed concern that many of the affected students are in elementary and middle school and may need targeted support after transfer.
The district administrator and board discussed the human impact of the transfers. A board member emphasized these are not just numbers: the list included students from first through eighth grade and a few older students who are near graduation. The board approved the administrative recommendation to return the students to their resident districts; the board record shows a unanimous vote.
Ending: The board asked administrators to ensure receiving districts and families have information about supports as students transition back and noted the transfers are a last‑resort step when virtual program engagement is insufficient.
