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The school board approved a revised 10-year capital-improvement plan, awarded a $1.92 million contract for a KEE membrane roof at SPASH and authorized administration to solicit bids for three PA-system projects (with a per-building cap shown in the CIP). The 2027 CIP projects were listed at $2,520,900 for the year.
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The board approved unlimited general-education open-enrollment seats and specified special-education seat allocations (including one seat at Point of Discovery School). The board also reviewed several WASB resolutions, gave directional guidance on many items, and authorized its delegate to vote according to the board's discussion at the WASB delegate assembly.
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Auditor Amber Danielski reported an unmodified (clean) opinion for 2024–25, noting a GASB accounting change that increased the district's liability for compensated absences by about $1.4 million. The board also reviewed fund balances, recurring and one-time savings, and accepted the audit and PODS reports.
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The Stevens Point Area Public School District board authorized a 45–50-member community task force and a professional-services contract (not to exceed $52,000) with MD Rockhurst Consulting to develop long-range facility options, phasing and enrollment-driven scenarios. The board debated selection, membership, and timeline before passing the measure.
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After public comment and extended board debate about framing and fairness, the Stevens Point Area Public School District authorized administration to ask municipalities to include a tax-bill insert that shows the locally funded portion of the Wisconsin Parental Choice (voucher) program on property tax bills; motion passed by roll call (7 yes, 2 no).
Wisconsin / School Districts / Stevens Point Area Public School District
MD Roppers presented data showing the Stevens Point Area Public School District lost about 320 students over the past decade and projects a net decline of about 470 students by 2040; the consultant recommended the district launch a long-range facilities planning process to address uneven building capacity.
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The board approved the 2026–27 budget calendar, adopted building per‑pupil allocations totaling $1,987,558 and department/program allocations of $8,353,444, and approved the 2026–27 student fee schedule after discussion about unpaid fees (~$290,000) and fee waivers.
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The board approved junior-high and high-school course revisions, concurrent enrollment offerings including an educational psychology course with UWSP and an associate pathway with Mid State Technical College, ratified national/international field trips, and appointed Miguel Campos to the Educational Services Committee (vote 6–2).
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District communications reported on website metrics and digital accessibility work; the board recognized Kathy Plaisance with the Mandana Bliss Award and welcomed student senate representative Lily Meeks for monthly reports.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Stevens Point Area Public School District
Stevens Point Area Public School District administrators reported a preliminary 2025‑26 budget showing a projected 16% increase in the total levy with an estimated levy rate of $6.92 per $1,000; the board scheduled a budget hearing for Oct. 27.