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Students and staff spotlight community education and Voyagers after‑school program
Summary
Cardinal Community Learning Center director Anne Zenner told the board that Community Education logged more than 2,612 registrations and Voyagers has 372 registrations so far; students praised programming and administrators flagged transportation and access concerns for a May bike rodeo at Stillson Elementary.
Anne Zenner, director of the Cardinal Community Learning Center, told the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District board about steady community‑education participation and growth in the Voyagers after‑school program.
Zenner said Community Education has offered 92 classes and 2,612 registrations to date this year and highlighted events including the K–12 art show and an annual "Age Your Way" event scheduled for Oct. 17. She said Voyagers — the district's after‑school program at the middle school — has recorded about 372 registrations and has provided 44 different classes, including robotics, cooking and theatre.
"We foster a culture of inclusion and acceptance where everyone is welcome and feels valued," Zenner said of the Voyagers program. Student testimonials emphasized those benefits: sixth‑grader Connor told the board he "faced my fear of being on stage" after participating in the program play; Gracelyn Cole said esports and cooking classes taught teamwork and practical skills; and Georgia Carnes said Voyagers helped her explore new interests and make friends.
Board members asked how the district is tracking participation. Administration said registration and participation metrics are being incorporated into district dashboards and that staff are defining "community connected activities" as one of the scorecard metrics. Zenner said staff are working with IT to collect enrollment and engagement data at elementary and middle levels.
Transportation and access were raised by board members concerned the district's May 16 bike rodeo at Stillson Elementary may be harder to reach than prior Parkview locations. Zenner said the site was chosen because it offers a larger, safer space away from the main road and that the team will communicate construction and travel logistics to registrants so families can plan.
The presentation included program details, volunteer recognition and a summary of supports for students experiencing homelessness: Zenner said the district has recorded 35 referrals this year and is actively supporting 27 students. The board did not take formal action on the presentation; several members thanked staff and students for their work and asked for continued updates to the data dashboard.
The board packet included student and parent testimonials and a brochure listing community‑education classes.
The CCLC presentation is expected to be followed by more detailed school‑level reports to the board in May or June.
