Saint Croix board approves full‑day 4K, adds virtual special‑education seats; leaders elected
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The Saint Croix School District board voted Jan. 28 to move its 4K program to full‑day next school year and to open 23 additional special‑education seats in its virtual program; the board also elected a new president and approved routine financial and scheduling items.
The Saint Croix School District board voted Jan. 28 to convert the district’s 4K program from half‑day to full‑day next school year and to add 23 special‑education seats to its virtual program.
The full‑day 4K proposal was presented by the district’s 4K director, who said full‑day programming would give teachers more time for developmentally appropriate play and language acquisition, reduce midday transitions for families, and could help retain and attract students without requiring new classrooms or additional certified teachers given current enrollment levels. The director said wraparound care could be provided through the district’s childcare program for families that need extended hours.
Board discussion focused on timing, transportation logistics and whether to keep a half‑day option for families. Trustees noted registration for 4K opens in February; several members asked for a short delay to gather additional input, but after discussion the board moved and voted to approve full‑day 4K (motion carried).
On special‑education open enrollment, administration recommended closing selected brick‑and‑mortar special‑education seats and opening 23 additional spots in the district’s virtual program by funding a half‑time special‑education position. The board approved that recommendation.
The meeting also included routine governance votes: a motion to elect Jeff as board president passed, the board agreed to fill the clerk vacancy created by that leadership change, and the board approved financial reports and the consent agenda. The board moved its February meeting from Feb. 18 to Feb. 16 to accommodate a member’s scheduling conflict.
Votes at a glance - Jeff elected board president (motion carried). - Clerk role filled to replace Jeff’s previous seat (motion carried). - Financial reports (Dec. 31, 2025) approved (motion carried). - Consent agenda (minutes, bills, curricular modifications) approved (motion carried). - Motion to move Feb. meeting date to Feb. 16 approved (motion carried). - Full‑day 4K approved (motion carried). - Add 23 special‑education virtual seats approved (motion carried). - No limit set on regular open‑enrollment spaces for 2026–27 (motion carried).
The board then moved to a closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to consider personnel matters.