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Board renews 5-year commitment to Rural Virtual Academy, citing funding and course access benefits
Summary
The Flambeau School District approved a five-year commitment renewal to the Rural Virtual Academy; trustees noted the district pays about $4,500 per RVA student while receiving $11,325 per FTE from the state, and stressed on-site supports such as a learning center.
The board approved a five-year commitment renewal with the Rural Virtual Academy (RVA) during the Oct. 23 meeting. The motion, moved by Doug Verdegan and seconded by Jennifer Heath, passed with the board recording that the district pays approximately $4,500 per RVA student but receives $11,325 per FTE in state funding, and that students may access many courses and an on-site learning center (HS IMC).
Board discussion noted the financial and curricular benefits of the RVA arrangement and the district’s ability to offer additional classes through the virtual program; no roll-call details were recorded in the minutes beyond confirmation that the motion carried.
