Key Takeaways: The transfer policy and referendum survey received over 800 responses. Community forums on these issues are scheduled for January, with planning underway and dates to be announced. A consultant presenting community input on the Happy Hollow facility reported strong support for keeping the site, with interest in expanding its use for flexible, multi-purposeContinue reading “December 8, 2025 Summary”
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November 10, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: State funding cuts will reduce school revenue over the next several years. Our financial consultant recommended asking voters to increase the referendum property tax rate to make up this shortfall. There was a discussion and public comments about the upcoming board decision on the transfer student policy. The board approved a new anti-bullyingContinue reading “November 10, 2025 Summary”
October 6, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: Four community members each spoke in opposition to an open enrollment or lottery-based transfer policy, citing concerns about fairness, resource strain, safety, and long-term financial and community impacts. They each urged the board to prioritize resident families, maintain the district’s closed boundaries, and improve transparency and public input before making any policy changes.Continue reading “October 6, 2025 Summary”
September 8, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaway: The board discussed three options for the future transfer student policy: (1) keep our district closed while allowing for TSC to control which transfer students and how many to send, (2) keep our district closed while not accepting any new TSC transfer students but keeping all our current transfer students, and (3) openContinue reading “September 8, 2025 Summary”
August 4, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: New state tax laws are projected to significantly reduce school funding over the next several years, potentially reducing our district’s referendum revenue by more than $1 million annually. This will force difficult financial decisions in order to maintain essential services. The superintendent said that WL faces not just slower growth but actual revenueContinue reading “August 4, 2025 Summary”
June 9, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: There was discussion on the transfer policy, following a new state law that prohibits school districts from charging families transfer tuition. Greiner outlined two options: continuing with TSC-designated transfers without extra funding or adopting an open enrollment model that would likely increase the number of transfer students while providing greater local control. BoardContinue reading “June 9, 2025 Summary”
May 12, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: The first half of the work session focused on clarifying what must be included in the official minutes, leading to a majority vote during the regular meeting to record all votes along with board member names, ensuring greater transparency for the community. The board approved a MOU with the police department that maintainsContinue reading “May 12, 2025 Summary”
April 14, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: The board approved a contract with PCC Sports for the tennis court replacement project. The final design includes 11 courts, with 10 dedicated only to tennis and one flex court striped for both tennis and pickleball with added sound mitigation measures. The board discussed their role during graduation ceremonies with several members expressingContinue reading “April 14, 2025 Summary”
March 10, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: The surveys and focus groups held as part of the strategic planning process highlighted the need for a broader definition of academic excellence, stronger mental health support, improved communication and trust, better service to the whole community, and increased staff support. Teachers and community members are encouraged to join the strategic plan draftContinue reading “March 10, 2025 Summary”
February 10, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: There is increased flexibility for students who want to take online high school courses this summer. Thanks to community feedback, the addition of four pickleball courts at WLES will now be entirely separate from the tennis courts so both can be used simultaneously. Austin asked board members to direct all questions to theContinue reading “February 10, 2025 Summary”
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