About this episode
Superintendent Ron Rasmussen and principals discuss the latest updates from the Wisconsin Rapids School District, including a successful referendum and upcoming changes.
Superintendent Ron Rasmussen and principals Kim Akey and Amber Applebee discuss the Wisconsin Rapids School District’s latest updates. They celebrate a successful operational referendum and highlight the formation of a task force to address school boundary changes due to fluctuating enrollments. Recently re-elected board members and award-winning staff are applauded, while Mead Elementary shines as a recognized school of excellence. As Kim Akey prepares to take over as principal, Amber Applebee reflects on her transition out of the district. They detail programs like Team Rapids mentoring and Reading Corps, which enhance student support. Upcoming graduations and facility improvements cap a year of growth and change. Guests: Melissa Kaye, Ron Rasmussen
People in this episode
Guests: Ron Rasmussen, Kim Akey, Amber Applebee
Topics covered
- school updates
- operational referendum
- task force
- student support
- graduation
- facility improvements
Keywords
- Wisconsin Rapids
- school district
- operational referendum
- task force
- student support
- Mead Elementary
- graduation
- facility improvements
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wisconsin Rapids School District, Mead Elementary
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