Wausau School Board Regular Meeting - 10/12/26

The Wausau School District Board of Education’s regular meeting on October 12, 2026, included a career and technical education (CTE) update on employer partnerships, work-based learning, and youth apprenticeships. The presentation described state Department of Workforce Development and CTE incentive grants that support the programs, as well as recent lumber donations to school woodworking and manufacturing classes; no new purchase, contract award, or bid approval was presented. Board members also discussed possible regional collaboration to share CTE offerings and costs, and how changing career needs, including AI, may affect program alignment. The consent agenda—including bills and budget reports—was approved, but the transcript provides no spending details.

The board approved a resolution authorizing the district to join litigation against social media companies and execute a legal retainer agreement. The presentation stated there is no participation fee upfront and that a 25% contingency fee would apply to any successful recovery. The board also approved the 2027–28 school calendar, pending DPI approval, with an early start anticipated because of construction, and approved Policy 2370 on educational opportunities. No procurement solicitation or capital-project award was identified.