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![Special School Board Meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1624630266/wausauschoolsorg/ueg5gzdyrjyshs7viexv/WSD_Bell_wide.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1624630266/wausauschoolsorg/ueg5gzdyrjyshs7viexv/WSD_Bell_wide.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1624630266/wausauschoolsorg/ueg5gzdyrjyshs7viexv/WSD_Bell_wide.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1624630266/wausauschoolsorg/ueg5gzdyrjyshs7viexv/WSD_Bell_wide.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1624630266/wausauschoolsorg/ueg5gzdyrjyshs7viexv/WSD_Bell_wide.jpg","width":1600}])
Wednesday, April 23
The meeting will be held in the Nicholson Boardroom of the Longfellow Administration Center located at 415 Seymour Street in Wausau.
![The Womens Community's Outstanding Community Partners: Officer Mariah Gyer (left), WSD School Social Worker Andy Reimann (Middle), and Aspirus SANE Coordinator, Amy Reigert (far right)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744664876/wausauschoolsorg/i4hxc044l8lcs4fyzuty/AndyReimann.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744664876/wausauschoolsorg/i4hxc044l8lcs4fyzuty/AndyReimann.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744664876/wausauschoolsorg/i4hxc044l8lcs4fyzuty/AndyReimann.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744664876/wausauschoolsorg/i4hxc044l8lcs4fyzuty/AndyReimann.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744664876/wausauschoolsorg/i4hxc044l8lcs4fyzuty/AndyReimann.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744664876/wausauschoolsorg/i4hxc044l8lcs4fyzuty/AndyReimann.png","width":1640}])
Andy is described as "an outstanding School Social Worker and community partner who makes a difference in the lives of victims/survivors.' In addition to the incredible role he plays in our district, Andy also sits on the Marathon County Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Team.
![Brianna Wright (middle) is pictured with Kori with a K from HOT 96-7 (far left) and Megan from Schierl Tire (far right)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744401128/wausauschoolsorg/ieot35teinztjzw3zqv6/IMG_66361.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744401128/wausauschoolsorg/ieot35teinztjzw3zqv6/IMG_66361.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744401128/wausauschoolsorg/ieot35teinztjzw3zqv6/IMG_66361.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744401128/wausauschoolsorg/ieot35teinztjzw3zqv6/IMG_66361.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744401128/wausauschoolsorg/ieot35teinztjzw3zqv6/IMG_66361.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744401128/wausauschoolsorg/ieot35teinztjzw3zqv6/IMG_66361.jpg","width":2200}])
Brianna is a Science Teacher at Wausau West High School and is an absolute rockstar -- so deserving of this honor! She was surprised on Friday, April 11 by Kori with a K (HOT 96-7 FM) and Megan (Schierl Tire).
![This is a flyer for the 'Protecting Our Youth: Understanding Sextortion' event on Wednesday, April 30 at The Grand Theater in Wausau. Resources Fair at 5:30 p.m. and Main Program at 6:00 p.m.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744299631/wausauschoolsorg/gvbcs3bbz5kenng1qzfp/ProtectingOurYouthUnderstandingSextortion.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744299631/wausauschoolsorg/gvbcs3bbz5kenng1qzfp/ProtectingOurYouthUnderstandingSextortion.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744299631/wausauschoolsorg/gvbcs3bbz5kenng1qzfp/ProtectingOurYouthUnderstandingSextortion.jpg","width":612}])
Hosted by the Mental Health Collaborative at The Grand Theater here in Wausau, this event on Wednesday, April 30 is all about raising awareness about sextortion and its impact on our youth. The goal is to empower young people to seek help and give adults the knowledge and tools to recognize, respond to, and support the challenges kids are facing.
![Dan Merkel poses for a photo with the Official Brewers Racing Sausages.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739912356/wausauschoolsorg/qmjqoyuscjyv6dejvzfn/Merkel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739912356/wausauschoolsorg/qmjqoyuscjyv6dejvzfn/Merkel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739912356/wausauschoolsorg/qmjqoyuscjyv6dejvzfn/Merkel.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739912356/wausauschoolsorg/qmjqoyuscjyv6dejvzfn/Merkel.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739912356/wausauschoolsorg/qmjqoyuscjyv6dejvzfn/Merkel.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739912356/wausauschoolsorg/qmjqoyuscjyv6dejvzfn/Merkel.jpg","width":2048}])
Dan Merkel, an art teacher from Horace Mann Middle School, was honored with a Milwaukee Brewers Grand Slam Teacher Award!
![Board of Education Approves Operational Referendum Question for April 1 Ballot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736887845/wausauschoolsorg/jllincxm8rzimuoiyf9m/Wausau_Social_BoardAction_0114.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736887845/wausauschoolsorg/jllincxm8rzimuoiyf9m/Wausau_Social_BoardAction_0114.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736887845/wausauschoolsorg/jllincxm8rzimuoiyf9m/Wausau_Social_BoardAction_0114.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736887845/wausauschoolsorg/jllincxm8rzimuoiyf9m/Wausau_Social_BoardAction_0114.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736887845/wausauschoolsorg/jllincxm8rzimuoiyf9m/Wausau_Social_BoardAction_0114.png","width":1600}])
If the April 1 referendum is approved, it would have an estimated property tax impact of $0 per year on every $1,000 of equalized property value in our community. This is possible due to sound planning by district leaders and the Board of Education. The district has worked to pre-pay debt to help keep the tax rate stable over the long term and minimize the tax impact of a referendum. Taking these measures has provided room for the board to propose an operational referendum without an associated property tax increase.
![West High Kaito Lor Chosen for the U.S. Soccer Olympic Development Program Regional Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736867590/wausauschoolsorg/ml6mtgo0zc4rmvr2t29s/WestHighLorUSSoccerOlympicDevelopmentProgramRegionalTeam1-2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736867590/wausauschoolsorg/ml6mtgo0zc4rmvr2t29s/WestHighLorUSSoccerOlympicDevelopmentProgramRegionalTeam1-2025.jpg","width":450}])
Kaito Lor from West High will represent Central Wisconsin on the U.S. Soccer Olympic Development Program Regional Team!
![Photo: October 9, 2024 Elementary Facility Plan Citizen Task Force Meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728932743/wausauschoolsorg/xqi5aydg1kkydpnwlaec/October9TaskForceImage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728932743/wausauschoolsorg/xqi5aydg1kkydpnwlaec/October9TaskForceImage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728932743/wausauschoolsorg/xqi5aydg1kkydpnwlaec/October9TaskForceImage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728932743/wausauschoolsorg/xqi5aydg1kkydpnwlaec/October9TaskForceImage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728932743/wausauschoolsorg/xqi5aydg1kkydpnwlaec/October9TaskForceImage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1728932743/wausauschoolsorg/xqi5aydg1kkydpnwlaec/October9TaskForceImage.jpg","width":2200}])
As a reminder, this is part of the Wausau School District/Board's process to create a long-range elementary school facilities plan. That plan will focus, in particular, on whether the number of elementary schools in the Wausau School District should be reduced and if so, then how, where, and when.