Regular School Board Meeting - October 27, 2026 (Public Session)

The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District regular school board meeting was held October 27, 2026. The board reviewed its financial-planning report, which noted that the district ended the fiscal year with a negative bottom line for the first time in several years, primarily due to rising health costs and high-cost claims. The district cited a $325 per-pupil increase, declining enrollment, and continued inflationary pressures, and said it will use its five-year forecast in upcoming budget planning. An operational referendum passed in April 2024; the district is targeting renewal at a higher amount in 2027. The board accepted the strategic-planning and financial-planning reports and voted that the district was in compliance with both expectations.

No contracts, bids, vendor selections, or purchasing approvals were identified. The board approved policy revisions, including revisions concerning artificial intelligence and copyright, and approved consent agendas without separate discussion. The meeting also recognized local businesses and public safety partners and heard a presentation on Royal Credit Union’s student financial-education program; these items did not involve district procurement decisions.