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McFarland board reviews budget outlook, designates carryovers and approves academic standards; roofing project ongoing
Summary
The board heard a business-manager report showing FY2526 revenue positives (interest and special-education aid), designated $1.1 million in carryover funds for FY2627, adopted Wisconsin academic standards and several policies, and reviewed a multi-year roofing project estimated at $6 million.
The McFarland School Board on July 6 approved routine budget and policy items and heard detailed financial and facilities briefings from district staff.
The business manager reported that interest earnings and special-education aid came in above budget: "we're about 290,000 to the plus ... we came in at this point, $280,000, more to the good than as budgeted," the presenter said, and noted special-education funding was about $425,000 higher than expected. The district reported a designated-funds balance of roughly $1,100,000 to carry forward into the 2627 fiscal year for building-level needs, career/technical education (CTE) funds and other planned purchases.
Trustees voted unanimously on a set of routine actions: adoption of the Wisconsin Academic Standards for the 2627 school year (vote 5-0), designation of 2025–2026 unused funds to restricted fund balance for 2627 (vote 5-0), and second reading and adoption of two policies related to Wisconsin Virtual Academy graduation requirements and memorials for staff and students (vote 5-0).
Facilities staff and administration updated the board on a multi-year high-school roofing project described as an approximately $6,000,000 program. The presenter said roughly $1,300,000 of work had been finished previously and about $800,000 of work was planned for the current year across multiple elevation sections; the district is using EPDM roofing and coating strategies to maximize service life and reduce landfill waste.
The board also received a required informational crime-statistics report under 2023 Act 12 noting a decrease from 11 incidents last year to 5 this past year; no action was required. The meeting concluded after the board voted by roll call to enter closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g) to discuss legal strategy and a certified staff personnel complaint; the public portion ended at 8:08 p.m.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (minutes, vouchers, staffing): passed 5-0. - Adopt Wisconsin Academic Standards for 2627: passed 5-0. - Designate 2025–2026 unused funds to restricted fund balance (carryovers): passed 5-0. - Adopt policies 5460.03 and 7250.01 (second reading): passed 5-0. - Enter closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g): roll-call vote, five ayes; meeting adjourned to closed session.
Next steps: staff said audit adjustments may change final FY2526 public records later in the year and DPI will finalize aid estimates on Oct. 15; the board plans to revisit budget planning and capital designation as updated figures become available.
