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McFarland board approves career‑planning (PI26) plan, CESA2 contract and first readings of policies
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Summary
The board unanimously approved the district’s education‑for‑employment (PI26) implementation plan, renewed its annual CESA2 contract and completed first readings of a package of policy updates including student supervision, communication boundaries and an AI policy; the items were presented by district staff and resulted in routine approvals.
The McFarland School District board approved a package of administrative items in unanimous votes during the meeting.
Emily Kinser presented the district’s Education for Employment (PI26) academic and career‑planning implementation plan, describing K–12 programming that includes early career exposure, middle‑school alignment using Xello, increased dual‑credit opportunities and a new college and career readiness course for high school. Kinser summarized the plan as a coordinated approach to help students explore career options and build post‑secondary plans. "We have a new college and career readiness course that'll be offered next year," Kinser said, and noted the district’s youth apprenticeship and dual‑credit expansion.
After the presentation a board member moved to approve the plan; the board voted 5–0 to adopt it. Administration said the plan is statutorily required and that progress will be reported through regular superintendent updates.
The board also approved the district’s annual contract with CESA 2, which administration described as a consortium model that saves the district money by sharing services with neighboring districts. That contract was approved by voice vote.
In a block vote the board approved the first reading of a set of policy updates and technical corrections, including student supervision and welfare (1213/3213/4213), personal communication devices (5136), student fundraising (5830), purchasing (6320), crowdfunding (6605), non‑district supported activity accounts (6610), gifts/grants/bequests (7320), digital content and accessibility (7540), an artificial intelligence policy (7540‑AI), child abuse and neglect reporting (8462), and district support organization policies (9211/9215). Board members discussed clarifications such as limiting personal text messaging with students, approvals for private transportation and ensuring district‑approved communication tools are used; administrators agreed to revise language and return second readings as needed.
Finally, the board approved recommended student transfers from virtual/alternative programs (WIVA/Destinations Career Academy and Insight School of Wisconsin) back to resident districts due to lack of engagement, and adjourned the meeting at 9:48 p.m.
