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Board approves 2026–27 driver’s‑education program, asks administration to review fees
Summary
Dodgeland approved the 2026–27 driver’s‑education program and asked administrators to review competitor pricing and consider adjusting student fees; administrators noted the behind‑the‑wheel portion has run a modest annual loss and that vehicle availability is an operational constraint.
The Dodgeland School District Board of Education approved the 2026–27 driver’s‑education program May 20 and directed administration to review what competing providers charge and, if appropriate, adjust district student fees.
Administrators described the program’s structure: a classroom component offered during summer school and behind‑the‑wheel instruction during the year. They noted constraints created by the district’s vehicle becoming unusable and said the program historically lost money. As one administrator put it, “Historically, we've probably lost, around $3,000 a year on average about.”
Why it matters: Drivers‑education provides practical behind‑the‑wheel experience that families value; keeping the program requires either repairing or replacing a vehicle and deciding whether the district or students bear those costs. Administrators estimated a vehicle purchase would be a near‑term investment (roughly $20,000) and said the program has not been profitable over the past 3–5 years.
Board action and conditions: The board approved the program and added direction for administration to examine competitor fees and present recommended pricing adjustments so students receive value while minimizing district losses. The board discussed allowing students who have already signed up to complete behind‑the‑wheel instruction this summer if the district continues offering the service for currently enrolled students.
Next steps: Administration will report back with competitive pricing data before finalizing fees and will notify enrolled students of any service changes. The board did not adopt a specific fee change at this meeting.
