WRPS School Board Meeting 10-12-26

The Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools Board of Education meeting on October 12, 2026, included several purchasing and contract matters. The board approved business-services committee items that included a van purchase; administrators reported sourcing a used van from Wheelers with about 8,000 miles, saving the district an estimated $15,000–$18,000 compared with new-van quotes. Members also considered a one-time reimbursement to Safeway for additional transportation costs caused by road construction: 50% of the additional cost, capped at $1,200, from the 2026–27 transportation budget and payable after construction ends. The recorded roll-call responses include several no votes, but the transcript does not clearly capture the final tally. The board approved renewal of Anovia Health’s direct-primary-care contract at $35.95 per enrolled member per month for 2027, up from $34.50. It also approved an employee health-plan renewal package selecting Security Health Plan, with changes including a four-tier premium structure, coinsurance, and continued HSA contributions tied in part to completing an Anovia visit. Self-funding was not selected for this year after estimates indicated substantial increases, including an estimated 28.81% increase under one model and a stop-loss estimate near 39%.

The board discussed, but took no action on, adding information about voucher-school funding to local tax bills; members suggested further public education and discussion after the election. The board also held a public hearing on a proposed 2027–28 calendar waiver, with no public comments. Other agenda items included committee reports, employee appointments and resignations, and policy discussion about ATVs/UTVs on school property. The September financial report noted receipts of $6,842,384.54 and approved disbursements of $4,188,271.71.