Melissa Presswood told the board the district was awarded a $11,400,000 U.S. Department of Education GEAR UP partnership grant over seven years with approximately $1.7 million in year one to support math, ELA, STEM, CTE and college‑readiness activities across multiple feeder schools.

Council agrees to a three-year lease for downtown arts and education center funded by sponsorship.

The Beaver Dam Unified School District board accepted a $50,000 Meta donation for STEM and technology, approved multiple personnel actions (resignations, leaves, appointments), imposed the district's final bargaining offer for certified staff, and approved compensation packages for certified, support and administrative staff.

Public commenters and board members urged RSU 73 to avoid additional $200,000 cuts that would eliminate a high-school science position and shrink electives; after line-item adjustments and discussion about staffing and certification, the board moved to reinstate the science position and sent final numbers to lawyers to prepare warrants.

Senators recognize Rassan Perry for national award at West Florence High School ceremony.