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Washburn board approves academic plans, summer programming and alternate graduation framework; adopts $25 notice fee
Summary
The board approved the 2026 E4E academic improvement and career planning plan, summer school course and staff handbooks, alternate graduation pathways framework, St. Croix Central college credit applications, and adopted a $25 annual fee for individuals requesting board meeting notices.
The Washburn School Board approved multiple academic and operational items in a single session of motions and voice votes.
The board approved the 2026 Washburn E4E Academic Improvement and Career Planning (ACP) plan; staff said the plan will be posted on the district website. The board also approved the 2026-2027 summer school course handbook and the summer school staff handbook; staff acknowledged contributions from Shannon and Lisa Tody on the summer school materials.
Board members approved an alternate graduation pathways framework developed with the district's special education team and with assistance from the Department of Public Instruction to provide options for a very small number of students for whom traditional graduation requirements are infeasible.
The board approved St. Croix Central Area College credit applications; members noted the number of applications is rising and that these credits have budget implications.
On policy, after discussion about administrative workload and equity concerns, the board voted to adopt a policy charging $25 per year to individuals who request notice of all board meetings (for example, agendas sent directly). Board members emphasized the fee is intended only to cover staff time and not to restrict access; the policy includes the ability to revisit the fee if needed.
All approvals recorded in the transcript were made by motion, second and voice vote with the transcript noting "All in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried."
