WRPS Educational Services Cmte. Meeting 9/8/26

The Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools Educational Services Committee met September 8, 2026. The committee approved Kazua Tao as the Council for Instructional Improvement parent representative for a three-year term. Members also considered student travel to the Educators Rising National Leadership Conference in Columbus, Ohio, and the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, in June 2027; a motion to approve the travel was made, but the transcript does not capture the vote result.

The committee recommended accepting a 2026–27 peer-review mentor grant of $25,000 and an Education for Homeless Children and Youth grant of $40,000 annually for three years. The discussion also reviewed federal Title I–IV funding: the district reported a combined decrease of $60,980 from the prior year, and described uses including intervention staff, homeless student services, professional development, and technology. A FAST program grant agreement with Grove Elementary was mentioned, but details are incomplete. No contract awards, vendor selections, or purchasing approvals were identified.