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The following information has been shared by the SDMA.
Dear SDMA Families and Staff,
Work continues in the School District of the Menomonie Area to understand the possible impact of several new executive orders and other federal directives on our students, educators, and school programs. School officials are collaborating with state and federal agencies and with other external partners to understand the impacts, and we are closely monitoring this situation. Similar to the information shared last week about Navigating Executive Orders on Immigration, the SDMA will provide reliable information for actions that impact our schools as it becomes available.
Please note that the SDMA is not pausing any work related to federal programs in our schools. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has instructed school districts that funding for federal formula programs was appropriated by Congress and is currently law. Per guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, the temporary pause at the federal level does not impact Title I, IDEA, or other formula grants.
Despite a quickly changing landscape, the SDMA remains committed to doing our best to support students and families. District resources that might be helpful for families and staff include the SDMA webpages for:
Please also note that no immediate changes are currently anticipated for the district's school meal program, and as stated on the SDMA Angel Fund webpage, our schools do not turn children away from being fed at school.
Should school families or community stakeholders have any questions or concerns related to our schools, I invite you to contact the administration at your child’s school or visit me at the Administrative Service Center on Pine Avenue. More information about the SDMA can be found on the school district website (www.sdmaonline.com).
Yours in public education,
Joe Zydowsky
