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District staff reviewed the new K–12 literacy curriculum, emphasizing foundational phonics in K–2, strategic comprehension in grades 3–5, and sequenced secondary pathways; presenters showed early cohort gains and said AI increases the urgency of explicit literacy instruction.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
Following public input, MGT consultants added an orange boundary scenario to three prior options; the district reviewed feedback from ~300 online respondents and discussed impacts on class sizes, 4K placement, wrap-care availability and potential student displacement.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
After closing Holton and Willow River elementaries the district reported unsolicited interest from buyers and discussed options including talking to the attorney, listing with a broker, sealed bids, and limited community input; Town of Saint Joe requested the historic bell be donated.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
At its Jan. 26 working session the Hudson School Board authorized payment of $230,402.84 for a late pay application and approved the district personnel pack for 01/26/2026; both actions were approved by voice vote.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
Board members reviewed a lengthy package of proposed WSP/WASB delegate resolutions touching vouchers, school report cards, early-childhood partnerships, universal meals and funding transparency. Administration recommended positions in several cases and the board discussed potential amendments and strategic stances.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
District literacy leaders told the Hudson School Board that screening, diagnostic testing and Personalized Reading Plans (PRPs) tied to a science-of-reading curriculum have driven declines in PRPs across K–3; the district set exit criteria at the 40th percentile and described family communication and summer intensification supports.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
The Hudson School Board approved consent items including $1,065,126.74 in bills, authorized open enrollment recommendations, adopted a first reading of updated teacher job descriptions, reported more than $3 million in refinancing savings, and after closed session removed 'interim' from Shannon Secky's title and offered a contract as Chief Academic Officer.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
Superintendent Nick briefed the board on an AASA meeting with Department of Education officials, warning of staff turnover at ED, a push toward state waivers (EdFlex), potential block grants, and an emerging federal AI task force; Hudson's low dependence on federal dollars reduces but does not eliminate risk.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
At its work session the Hudson School Board authorized payment of $342,997.47 in bills, reapproved a resolution to issue not-to-exceed $51,000,000 general obligation refunding bonds and voted to convene a closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) about sale of public property.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
The Hudson School Board agreed to concise guiding principles for elementary boundary changes — prioritizing shorter bus rides, minimizing student moves and avoiding island pockets — and directed staff and consultant MGT to present boundary models to the public in January.