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Board approves purchase of new maintenance van; student‑fee relief and playground upgrades discussed
Summary
The board approved a $43,244.50 purchase of a 2025 cargo van for buildings and grounds, noted donations for playgrounds and discussed student fees (about $8,000 unpaid last year) and possible use of solar‑project donations to cover fees; trustees also approved August receipts and disbursements.
At the Sept. 8 meeting the Wisconsin Rapids School District board approved Business Services Committee recommendations, including the purchase of a new maintenance cargo van and the acceptance of several community donations. Trustees also discussed unpaid student fees and potential funding options.
Van purchase and vote
The Business Services Committee recommended replacing a 2008 Chevy Express 2500 maintenance van with extensive rust. Committee members reviewed multiple quotes and recommended the district purchase a 2025 cargo van from Wheeler’s Chevrolet for $43,244.50 to be paid from the 2025–26 buildings and grounds budget. The board approved the purchase.
Student fees and playgrounds
Business Services reported…
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