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At the McFarland School District Board meeting, the Business & Education Partnership reported on the student-run Spartan Fuel Cafe, Reality Zone events, DECA competition results and a new digital marketing project that will connect students with local businesses.
Wisconsin / School Districts / McFarland School District
A McFarland High student presenter detailed Community Week activities, club events, DECA competition results, performing‑arts trips and a cereal‑box fundraiser currently led by juniors, and answered board questions about donation accounting.
Wisconsin / School Districts / McFarland School District
The McFarland School District Board briefly entered closed session to discuss a certified staff compensation plan, approved first readings of a large package of district policies, and voted to transfer students from several virtual programs back to their resident districts for lack of engagement.
Wisconsin / School Districts / McFarland School District
Board approved open‑enrollment space availability and policies for 2026–27 — including guarantees for currently attending pupils and siblings, and random‑selection wait lists — and approved recommended student transfers from WEVA/Insight School of Wisconsin back to resident districts due to lack of engagement; all motions passed by voice vote (4–0).
Wisconsin / School Districts / McFarland School District
Board member Bruce summarized a Wisconsin Public Education Network briefing that linked rising property taxes, voucher expansion and virtual providers to risks for rural schools; a separate legislative update noted special education reimbursement increases promised in the budget but a current 35% reimbursement notice for the district.
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Business manager Jeff Mahoney reported the annual audit by Johnson Block and Company concluded with no significant difficulties; auditors found and management corrected immaterial misstatements, including a $55,000 cloud‑software classification tied to a three‑year GoGuardian purchase, and noted GASB accounting changes.
Wisconsin / School Districts / McFarland School District
District administrator Erin told the board the diversity/equity/inclusion/belonging coordinator role remains vacant and hiring is paused for budget reasons; mentoring circles, student coalitions and staff professional development continue and a five‑year grant was extended through the school year (about $1,000,000 over five years).
Wisconsin / School Districts / McFarland School District
The McFarland School District Board voted unanimously on several routine action items: it set the district annual meeting for Oct. 26, 2026; approved three early‑graduation requests; and approved administrative recommendations to transfer students from WIVA/DCA/Insight School back to resident districts due to lack of engagement.
Wisconsin / School Districts / McFarland School District
District staff reported a small resident enrollment decline offset by 158 in‑district open‑enrollment students, producing a net transfer gain of about $980,000; the board was also told state special‑education reimbursement is arriving at roughly 35% rather than the 42% budgeted, increasing pressure on local general funds.
Wisconsin / School Districts / McFarland School District
Safety coordinator Mike Clements told the board the district updates building emergency plans annually, practices monthly drills and is coordinating reunification planning with neighboring districts and Dane County Emergency Management; he estimated 50–70 adults would be needed to reunify 700–800 students in a major incident.