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Board discussed approach to Willow River Elementary disposition, directed staff to gather listing options (including whether to package an adjacent cinder lot) and noted summer school‑age care will occupy the building through August, so any move or sale will follow that timeline.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
Consultants from the Alara Group presented alternatives to a projected 25% renewal increase, highlighting a direct primary‑care partnership with Hudson Physicians and an unbundled TPA that they estimate would hold the district increase near 9–10% while preserving benefits.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
Dr. Rich Halverson of the University of Wisconsin–Madison told the Hudson School Board generative AI is transforming teaching and learning and recommended pilot tests, teacher training and policies that preserve student agency and require students to show their work to avoid misuse.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
The board voted to accept River Valley Fellowship's $2.65M offer for Holton Elementary with a 10‑year deed restriction that would limit K–12 accredited use; the motion authorized the board president to finalize accreditation language with counsel and set a June closing window.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
Athletic director presented a rebrand (SALT), coach development and a stricter, tiered hazing policy tied to education and reporting; the board discussed reporting channels and school‑wide advisory lessons.
Wisconsin / School Districts / Hudson School District
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.