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Board approves 2025–26 staffing plan and preliminary budget after contentious debate over administrative and classroom positions
Summary
After extended discussion about administrative slotting and reductions at middle and high school levels, the board approved the district's 2025–26 staffing plan (net -2.24 FTEs) and the preliminary budget. A motion to reinstate two high‑school positions failed for lack of a second; staffing and budget measures passed by roll call with at least one No vote recorded.
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District board approved the district's 2025–26 staffing plan and the preliminary budget after a lengthy discussion that included debate over administrative staffing and reductions at the secondary level.
Administration recommended preserving the assistant director of teaching and learning role and slotting Katie Koppenbarger into the director role while hiring an assistant; administrators said the change reflects a lean administrative structure and continuity for curriculum leadership. Board members asked whether the director position needed to be publicly posted or could be "slotted" internally; administrators cited past precedent for internal…
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