School district administrators asked the board to transfer 0.5 acres of Lincoln High School property at 1801 Sixteenth Street South to the Wisconsin Rapids Water and Lighting Commission so WWLC can expand a substation currently located on district land. Superintendent Ron Rasmussen said the commission plans roughly $3 million in upgrades over the next three years if the transfer is completed, and WWLC will pay for surveying and related costs.

Administrators reported they had coordinated with the district architect to ensure the parcel transfer would not impede future school use and noted prior WWLC contributions of labor and materials to district athletic projects. A board motion to approve the transfer passed on roll call.

The transfer is contingent on WWLC completing surveying and related closing tasks at WWLC’s expense; district staff will coordinate easements and any required site adjustments before conveyance.