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McFarland board adopts nutrition purchasing cooperative, several policies and approves student transfers
Summary
At the same meeting the board adopted a Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative resolution and agreement, approved second readings of multiple district policies, and authorized student transfers from two virtual programs back to resident districts; all actions passed unanimously.
The McFarland School Board approved several administrative recommendations in a single block of action items: adoption of a Wisconsin School Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative resolution and its purchasing agreement, second readings and adoptions of multiple district policies, and recommended student transfers from WEVA/Destination Career Academy and Insight School of Wisconsin to resident districts due to lack of engagement.
Administration explained that more than 50 member districts participate in the Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative to reduce food costs by leveraging joint purchasing. The board adopted the resolution and separately approved the purchasing agreement; both votes were recorded as 5–0. The board also completed second readings and adopted a bundle of policy updates (policy numbers were read aloud) covering topics from board member behavior and administrative relationships to student promotion and long-term leave. Finally, the board approved recommended transfers for students enrolled in virtual programs back to resident districts when engagement was insufficient; board members expressed sympathy that some transfers included very young learners.
All motions were moved and seconded during the meeting and carried by voice votes with no recorded opposition.
What happens next: Administration will proceed with cooperative membership procedures, finalize implementation of updated policies and notify affected districts and families about approved student transfers.
