Winona briefs cooperative agreements for boys tennis and robotics; approvals pending league signoff

District staff briefed the board on requests from nearby districts to form cooperative agreements that would allow out-of-district students to participate in Winona programs.

Athletics staff described a request from Riverway to join the Winona boys tennis program: Riverway has one to three students interested and the arrangement would not change the district’s competitive level. The coach supports the co-op and the request follows prior local cooperatives practice.

Robotics staff described cooperative paperwork to dissolve a current co-op and rebuild one that includes Winona, Riverway and possibly Saint Charles and Cotter. Parents and volunteers have driven some of the outreach, and the program is largely self-funded through community donations and registration. Administration said final approval requires Big 9 or host-league signoffs before the district can finalize agreements.

Board members suggested the district could expedite clarity for families if league approval timelines allow earlier board action but staff said Big 9 committee approval remains a required step.

There was no vote at this meeting; items remain in the briefing stage pending external league approvals.