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Board votes to close Haugen Elementary after the 2026–27 school year
What happened
The board approved closing Haugen Elementary at the end of the 2026–27 school year. The motion passed 8–1 after members reviewed financial options for that year.
Why it matters to families
Families with students at Haugen will need another school arrangement after the closure; the minutes do not identify a receiving school or transition plan.
The evidence
The Oct. 26, 2026 minutes record a motion to close Haugen Elementary at the end of the 2026–27 school year, with eight members voting yes and one voting no.
The source
Minutes 10-26-2026See the full record for Rice Lake Area School District.
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