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Rice Lake board approves safety plans and hears updates on facilities, curriculum and student programs
Summary
Board approved annual school and district safety plans and received committee updates on emergency drills, facility maintenance, a childcare remodel, pool operations, place-based learning and student leadership activities.
The Rice Lake Area School District board approved the district and individual-school safety plans (second reading) and received multiple informational updates on facilities, curriculum and student programs.
On safety, administrators said plans and documentation of drills will be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Justice as required. The district safety committee reported recent building drills, nurse coordination on EpiPen restocking, clarification that state rules allow vaccination or documented waivers, recommendations for ‘stop the bleed’ training, and a planned community drill on Dec. 22 (2–6 p.m.) at the middle school involving Rice Lake Fire, Police and EMS.
In facilities, the buildings and grounds committee said tuck pointing and a needed replacement of the high-school gymnastics floor are on the near-term list, storage for maintenance equipment is being evaluated, and the college-student-center childcare remodel is underway with concrete and playground work in place and fence installation expected soon. The pool is reported to be stabilizing operationally with improvements to humidity control and cleaner performance.
The curriculum committee reported hiring James Luecke as a contracted consultant to support place-based learning at the high school and to build community connections. Examples cited include AP history students visiting the Pioneer Museum and using AI tools to transcribe cursive documents; staff will visit local companies (Thompson Precision, Henry Arms, Rice Lake Wayne, Master Crafter) to develop customized tours and classroom connections.
Student representatives described recent 'Rake and Run' community service, fall-sports playoff results and several student-led initiatives including a screen-time competition pilot, Warrior Lunch Buddies and upcoming blood drives (Dec. 10 for students/staff; a community drive in March).
The board also approved several policy revisions on a second reading, covering programs for students at risk, Title I exhibits, ADA-related updates and student progress/homework rules. All policy motions were approved by voice vote.
What happens next: safety plans will be finalized and submitted to the DOJ and facilities planning will continue as the administration budgets and seeks grants for longer-term replacements and projects.
