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School board deadlocks 3–3 on $68,984 MasteryConnect purchase after teachers’ input concerns
Summary
The Wisconsin Rapids School Board debated adopting MasteryConnect—an assessment-alignment program that integrates with Canvas—but a 3–3 roll-call tie defeated the motion. Supporters cited Canvas integration and a free first year; critics said teachers lacked sufficient input and asked to delay.
The Wisconsin Rapids School Board narrowly rejected a multi-year purchase of MasteryConnect after a tied roll-call vote. The purchase motion called for district funding of MasteryConnect across the 2025–26 through 2027–28 school years at a stated total of $68,984, to be paid from the curriculum and technology referendum acquisition budget; the motion failed on a 3–3 vote and board members said the item will be revisited in December.
Proponents, including…
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