LIVE WORKSHOP 8-25

This was a workshop meeting held by the WLX Horizon board on August 25, 2026, focusing primarily on educational updates and policy discussions. Key procurement-related discussions centered on the implementation of a new fee schedule for athletic participation, mandated by recent state legislation (Senate Bill 538). The board reviewed cost analyses showing that the average cost per athlete exceeds the legislatively suggested fee of $400, with a recommendation to set the fee at $400 for private and scholarship students starting with winter sports. The fee schedule will be brought to the board for approval in September and posted publicly as required. Additionally, the meeting covered enrollment data, graduation rates, and acceleration programs, but no direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed. The athletic fee policy decision could impact future procurement and budgeting related to athletics and extracurricular activities.