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Board rejects proposal to hold graduation on football field, 1–5
Summary
After discussing pros and cons of a senior class officers’ request, the Pine River-Backus School Board voted down a motion April 6 to hold graduation outdoors on the football field; Carrie Maurer-Ackerman was the lone aye vote.
The Pine River-Backus School Board debated a request from senior class officers to hold the 2026 graduation ceremony outdoors on the football field and then voted against the proposal on April 6.
Board member Carrie Maurer-Ackerman moved to approve holding graduation outdoors pending inclement weather parameters; Leslie Bouchonville seconded. Maurer-Ackerman voted aye. Board Chair Chris Cunningham and board members Leslie Bouchonville, Nicki Linsten-Lodge, David Sheley and Ryan Trumble voted no, and the motion failed 1–5, as recorded in the minutes. The minutes summarize that the board discussed pros and cons of the student request but do not record specific arguments, conditions or alternative plans in the public record.
The minutes do not specify any subsequent action or appeal process for the senior class officers’ request. The board adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Meeting provenance: discussion and the failed motion are recorded in the April 6, 2026 board minutes.
