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Chippewa Falls school board tables K–3 boundary changes after parents object to timeline and transportation impacts
Summary
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District proposed phased elementary boundary changes to equalize K–3 class sizes but, after public comment and board debate, the board voted down the committee recommendation and tabled the proposal until September for further review.
At its Tuesday evening meeting the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District board declined a committee recommendation for phased elementary boundary changes intended to equalize K–3 class sizes, then voted to table the proposal until September for further study.
District presenters said enrollment has fallen about 12.8% districtwide over five years and recommended a three‑phase plan to achieve K–3 class sizes of roughly 18–22 students. "We've observed significant class size disparities across schools, particularly in the K–3 grades where consistency is crucial for literacy development," a district presenter said during the presentation. Phase 1, proposed for 2025–26, would affect an estimated 52–58 students…
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