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Votes at a glance: McFarland School Board approves safety plan, early graduations and transfers; accepts consent agenda
Summary
At its Dec. 16 meeting the McFarland School Board approved the consent agenda and took unanimous action on the district safety plan, early graduation requests, first reading of multiple policies and recommended student transfers from virtual providers. The board adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
The McFarland School District Board took several formal actions during its Dec. 16 meeting. All motions recorded in the transcript passed unanimously by a 5-0 vote unless otherwise noted.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: The board approved minutes of Dec. 2, 2024, general fund vouchers and purchasing-card transactions (agenda items as presented). Outcome: approved, vote 5-0.
- School safety plan: On a motion to approve the district's three-year school safety plan (Act 143 compliance), the board voted 5-0 to approve. Outcome: approved, vote 5-0.
- McFarland High School early graduation requests: The board approved the recommended early-graduation petitions presented by administration. Outcome: approved, vote 5-0. Board discussion requested a more consistent template for student letters in future reviews.
- First reading of multiple policies: The board approved first readings of a suite of policies (including field trips, medication/emergency care, class rank, graduation requirements, alternatives to expulsion and reentry plans, use of credit cards, assistive technology, transportation policies, school nutrition and others listed on the agenda). Outcome: approved (first reading), vote 5-0.
- WEBA/virtual providers student transfers: The board approved recommended transfers of students from WEBA, Destination Career Academy and Insight School of Wisconsin back to their resident districts for lack of engagement, under the statutory process referenced in the agenda (Wis. Stat. 118.408(8)). Outcome: approved, vote 5-0.
- Adjournment: The board adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Outcome: approved, vote 5-0.
The meeting record shows unanimous board action on the listed agenda items. Some items (notably open-enrollment seat limits) were informational and will be scheduled for formal board action at the Jan. 13 meeting.
Ending: The board will return in January to act on proposed open-enrollment seat limits and other calendar items.
