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What staff presented
- Demographics and enrollment: staff summarized Applied Population Lab demographic projections showing long‑term K–5 declines and municipal birth‑rate decreases. The district’s capture rate (percentage of school‑age children living in the attendance area who attend Hudson schools) was shown near 85% (down from about 88% in 2014). Staff noted the district is not meeting earlier yield rates from recent housing developments and that the district’s current elementary kindergarten rolls are below earlier decade peaks.
- Capacity and options: administration presented five conceptual options (retain six elementaries; reduce to five with varied closures; or consolidate to four elementaries). The board at an earlier meeting narrowed the options to three remaining scenarios (maintain five or move to four elementaries by closing either Willow River or Holton, or other four‑school configurations). Staff provided capacity ranges under each option and estimated annual operating savings roughly in the $2–3 million range depending on which option is chosen.
- Facilities condition and capital needs: staff summarized a 2022 facility study (third‑party) that estimated future capital needs for the remaining schools, and noted that two remaining buildings not yet renovated would together need significant work (tens of millions based on the prior study). Staff cautioned that keeping buildings open long term will require capital funding; if the board keeps buildings open, future facility referenda would likely be required.

Key operational considerations discussed
- Reboundering: Dr. Willard described the reboundering process (use of third‑party demographer/boundary consultants, neighborhood preservation as a goal, iterative public input and mapping), saying a community boundary committee previously met and that the process typically takes several months; staff recommended starting work immediately if the board seeks new boundaries to be effective for 2026.
- Timeline and procedural milestones: staff emphasized deadlines to implement changes for the 2026 school year: a preference to reach a board decision in October (to support staffing and operational planning), completion of boundaries by February 2026, and staff placement notices to certified staff in March 2026 to respect statutory timelines and staffing processes. Staff said many staffing changes are hoped to be managed by attrition but cannot be guaranteed.
- Transportation and program impacts: transportation cannot be precisely recalculated until boundaries are set, but staff estimated a bus route costs roughly $60,000 and cautioned re‑routing could either add or reduce one or two routes with corresponding cost swings. Administration confirmed that the district can continue to offer 4K and wrap‑care under most configurations but some program delivery models (e.g., centralized wrap‑care or centralized 4K) could be required under the four‑school scenario.

Community engagement and next steps
Board members discussed formats for public feedback and favored a table‑based community meeting with small‑group discussion, note capture, and a report‑out process; board members recommended accepting questions in advance and publishing frequently asked questions (FAQ) online. The board and staff agreed to schedule a community feedback session in late September (staff gave Sept. 22 as the planned date for the community meeting at the middle school) and to move the September work session to Sept. 29 to allow board discussion of collected feedback before the October regular meeting.

Ending
Staff will publish materials and a FAQ, begin the community engagement process, and prepare boundary‑study procurement and timing if the board directs staff to proceed. No final closure decision or formal vote was taken at the work session; the meeting established a public engagement schedule and operational timelines for board consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hudson Schools - August 25, 2025 - Board Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","District staff reviewed enrollment projections and five facility scenarios and the board scheduled community feedback in late September as staff outlined reboundering, transportation and staffing timelines required to implement any school‑configuration change for 2026.","taxTitle","Hudson School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",38635,"location","Wisconsin","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6025710,"Hudson Board reviews academic results, sets short‑term proficiency goals for 2025–26",946,1682000,2628000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5753192-b7a56f70fa30431f3e479e1aa4aa755e&start=1682&end=2628","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5753192-b7a56f70fa30431f3e479e1aa4aa755e/thumbnail_1682000.jpg","/articles/6025710/Wisconsin/Hudson-Board-reviews-academic-results-sets-shortterm-proficiency-goals-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6025710-3f0279c8ac95641e09acf513345f372d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770396718&Signature=G-lPPp0kSnz8gaafsVh3lzK3ub-3eKraLqPe8RylR0cU0T7WyNQAiAtAErZLxb7TfW5VvfA7KChR-C~cxtenJeuOuJlaDTMGLjTequt3b-uqojaYLC~1dx9awgJuflSgmh95AG5OuFSGN75fiEMPvtlsjrBpMeiFLpHXr0S~SJLi0hRL4DO4iRNeWxo5uvYIBTf4nabkz5GFipUQqZkiZx9i9rC0frucCSZftcPgdF0IBfRAxHKoyQykqsWm00VL2JhI9RmGVA1ZoyVxb3bzGcbMEGj2s4gHmb4dbUSIL1DMptpXIlf8GxAjipyT8RmPPv8xVVAEh8wf01RED4z9UQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District instructional leaders presented results tied to the district’s performance goals and previewed goals for 2025–26, including subgroup breakdowns and the tests that inform the measures.

Shannon reported that the district’s goal for English language arts (ELA) had been set at 65.6% proficiency for grades 3–11; the reported result for the year came in just under 64%. For math, the district’s 65.5% goal was exceeded, with 69.9% proficiency across grades 3–11. Tara summarized subgroup results: students with disabilities, students of color, and economically disadvantaged students each had baseline and result percentages reported for ELA and math (for example, students with disabilities: ELA baseline 25% -> result 29%; math baseline 27% -> result 33%).

Testing and measurement
Administrators clarified assessment sources: grades 3–8 results come from the Forward exam; high school measures include the ACT and the Pre‑ACT. Instructional staff emphasized that proficiency percentages are one metric among multiple used to monitor learning; board members asked for contextual comparison data showing how district goals map into state percentiles (staff noted that achieving the ELA goal would place the district in the top 7% statewide and the math goal would place the district in the 95th percentile in prior ranges).

Board direction
A board member asked whether the district should adopt a 3% or 2% annual increase target; the board agreed to set the top two academic goals (ELA and math) as a 3 percentage‑point increase over baseline moving into 2025–26. Staff said building‑level scorecard action plans and periodic curriculum updates will provide the implementation detail and that principals and departments will present progress during the year.

Ending
Administrators committed to continuing periodic data briefings, sharing building action plans with the board, and posting updates to the district’s scorecard and website.","District leaders reported assessment results and recommended goals: a 3 percentage‑point increase for ELA and math targets (top two goals changed to 3% after board discussion). Staff reviewed subgroup performance and described baseline and subgroup targets tied to the Forward exam, ACT and Pre‑ACT.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6025714,"District reports middle‑school and other referendum buildings ready for start of school; finishing work to continue into fall",220,1374000,1594000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5753192-b7a56f70fa30431f3e479e1aa4aa755e&start=1374&end=1594","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5753192-b7a56f70fa30431f3e479e1aa4aa755e/thumbnail_1374000.jpg","/articles/6025714/Wisconsin/District-reports-middleschool-and-other-referendum-buildings-ready-for-start-of-school-finishing-work-to-continue-into-fall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6025714-c1583e30a07b56363b40793651d8fb0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770396718&Signature=hlwBZShE6OxsxmcZYRmR63inUiikvg08813P-76tUNHXkglvdLpm80NrXtdOrGiK0zitVau1CGPH63hikMhPXkGPu3ZqeEyYYi6KNHf--jw8IsVsHH2ABG~BVvDJabogiDEP2WqDgg4McS9VmXLi4qXnRrXA3BUABFyeSIEJNDR0aV9b2-8hT46NQDWV0RNWLL-Y~OigTPFBqszicvkTXHooV7qRvAH4C34M0meStK-Vi4WrYMlqWFR1sRJe5TeDCMBD6YKkGg06uJ-spq2A4ojcZSOfIl6HaYOhM51XaEA63Y3MmWbqibBReVh4I1inMo31T2GdahN6Fg4iAm~cSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Nick, providing a construction update, told the board that the district’s recently renovated buildings saw final walkthroughs and open houses and are ready for the start of school, with remaining punch‑list and exterior work scheduled over the coming weeks.

Nick said all fire safety, intercom and technology systems required for a safe opening are operational and credited custodial, teaching, technology and construction crews for last‑minute efforts. He estimated that while crews will still be in buildings intermittently for punch‑list tasks, “by about the first or second week in October, we would be done.” He noted HVAC controls commissioning may continue into October as contractors complete system balancing and automation.

District office move and open houses
Bonnie and other staff said the district office on Brockie Drive is for sale and the office will move to the middle school space; the district office moveover date mentioned in Q&A was Sept. 12. Nick said open houses were well attended and that seeing students enjoy the new spaces was a positive sign.

Ending
Staff will continue to track punch‑list and controls progress and report updates to the board; administrators said they plan additional open‑house events once finishing work is complete.","Construction managers and district staff said the three referendum projects (middle school, EP Rock, North Hudson) are ready for students for the first day of school; punch‑list, exterior work and HVAC controls commissioning will continue over the next several weeks and into October.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6025719,"Hudson board approves consent hiring packet during work session",35,1341000,1376000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5753192-b7a56f70fa30431f3e479e1aa4aa755e&start=1341&end=1376","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5753192-b7a56f70fa30431f3e479e1aa4aa755e/thumbnail_1341000.jpg","/articles/6025719/Wisconsin/Hudson-board-approves-consent-hiring-packet-during-work-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6025719-20ae003bbdbfdfe0d133c0fa55da2dbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770396718&Signature=ZFzyVQHlIlN8ypmJ0nfXEM51EUqBVs6EDgjRz2VHJtqSB1LC4iHoS6pgHDZR65Y0ayO91STYG0afHjpHRYeRqq0MqCT1GPp1AGrFV~2IZJaBUzUdSOVgeN14GVuQbZ1zzECzKWYpB99zMUabhgUqRQTpi6KDcKb8iSpH5VAduFpMi~tD0BaaLIPBaPSThCGeBiNuhYlSPyIvfRFhxtAPl71e~hl7XTwvfb-G7~1qyUXzM71t-iiNut4HeWUsI3KEU4UDHY9oQudlTW5tZqJHQPxsPt3ZqtTG9UxwRB9Z4LJUL~atqnVTdjilQQ5Hp3EbPB5wr3LbcR24jaldBUvliQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hudson School District moved the consent agenda personnel item forward at the work session and approved the hiring document as presented.

Andrea, who presented personnel hires and resignations, said that this time of year the district is “hiring people like crazy” and that staff expected the board to approve the packet. A board member made a motion to approve the hiring document, the motion was seconded, and the board approved the item by voice vote.

Vote and procedure
The motion to approve the hiring document was made on the record and seconded; the board voice‑voted “aye” with no opposing votes recorded and the chair declared the motion passed.

Ending
The personnel item was finalized in the work session and was handled in the same format that is typically placed on the consent agenda in a regular board meeting.","The board approved the district’s personnel hires and resignations as part of the consent process; motion to approve was made, seconded and passed by voice vote.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6025724,"Hudson School District projects $13.7 million operating shortfall this year as board allocates $15 million for construction",296,57000,353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5753192-b7a56f70fa30431f3e479e1aa4aa755e&start=57&end=353","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5753192-b7a56f70fa30431f3e479e1aa4aa755e/thumbnail_57000.jpg","/articles/6025724/Wisconsin/Hudson-School-District-projects-137-million-operating-shortfall-this-year-as-board-allocates-15-million-for-construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6025724-f6a3c6a0e58c3ac3cc7760d9d3ba7e8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770396718&Signature=R4VysXNKt49xQQSF5dGeO0c3JkLJY19Fo7bbBNm6-5hOEeG4N~FDo9-rMztAjNZwRMFgZ8dV4ZMwVDW0~l-DdpKmKyNtG8MpMExQlGCqeP-O3KCrDo0DJ0k6y-nXbsJp2vu9jZhuIdYKkQTlPeiAa69z9JwZBIESxuc5X1jZ4ZuJ~RuLv9i8LumgaMm6JNwpinjTn1nrRPHEANpXipVgAKYxI052q8MB5vEgM9ihbA6F52lR9vPLnJTrWEmIf2vsHzf5KgkYDmhsbepcTa7Ziveqv250X~sPER2FutXYjReCW~KQOgbxQrX49oKGe9VKMvimaeKPDyNfq-Yfu~LD1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bonnie, presenting the district’s 2025 annual budget summary, told the Hudson School District Board of Education that state-level changes and local valuation shifts will alter the district’s revenue picture for the coming year.

The state’s 2025–27 operating budget set per‑pupil aid at $742 (no increase), and the state adopted a $325 increase to the revenue limit calculation per pupil. Special education categorical aid is estimated to rise to 42% from 30%, a change Bonnie described as “very appreciative by the district.” She said the district is projected to lose about $750,000 in equalization aid because Hudson is a property‑wealthy district and the aid formula redistributed dollars based on statewide factors. Bonnie said the district will receive its final allocation from the state on Oct. 15.

Why it matters: the district is authorizing capital spending from its fund balance while operations show a shortfall. Bonnie explained the district plans to transfer $15 million from fund balance to finish referendum construction projects; that transfer is recorded under “other purchased services” and explains a 158% increase in that expenditure category. She summarized the bottom line: “We will be operating in a deficit this year of $13,700,000, but that is due to the board’s allocation of the fund balance to finish those referendum projects.”

Highlights and context
- Property valuation and levies: Bonnie reported estimated taxable valuation growth of 4.4% for the district (below the statewide average she cited at 8.07%). She said the district will present an operating levy of $53,000,000 and a debt service levy of $8,900,000 in the annual meeting resolution. The district plans to shift some levy between funds (moving debt service levy dollars into Fund 10), which makes year‑to‑year line items look larger even when the net tax impact is limited.
- Fund balance and reserves: the district reported a projected unassigned fund balance of about $30,000,966 at the end of the 2024–25 fiscal year, and retains a self‑funded health fund balance of $2,900,000. Bonnie said some restricted amounts (E‑Rate rebates, Indicator 14 incentive grant, school‑based mental health grant, career tech funds) are being rolled forward to the next year for their intended uses (for example, welding lab updates at the high school).
- Staffing reductions and settlements: the district has implemented roughly $2.7 million in operating reductions over three years, with about $842,000 in reductions in the most recent year; all employment group settlements are finalized and included in the budget.
- Long‑term debt: the district listed outstanding borrowing tied to prior referendums and projects and noted scheduled principal/interest and a $720,000 budgeted prepayment; the total debt levy figure shown was $8.9 million for the upcoming year.

What administrators said and next steps
Bonnie confirmed the district will get final state allocation numbers in October and that detailed notes will be added to budget charts to avoid misinterpretation of fund transfers (for example, the jump in purchased services reflects construction spending, not routine operating purchases). Board members requested clearer footnotes and a summary of the multi‑year staffing reductions for the annual meeting booklet and public website. Bonnie said the document will be posted on the district website and is attached to the agenda.

Ending
Administration did not present a formal budget adoption vote at the work session; the presentation was a staff budget preview intended to inform the board and the public ahead of the district’s annual meeting where levies and the formal operating budget document will be considered.","District finance staff presented the 2025 annual budget preview, describing state aid changes, a projected $750,000 reduction in equalization aid, $2.7 million in multi‑year staffing cuts, and a planned $15 million use of fund balance for ongoing referendum construction that together produce a stated $13.7 million operating deficit for 2025–26.","actionData","errors"]

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