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Woodland Park School Board Meeting Minutes – April 8, 2026
Highlights from the April 8, 2026 regular board meeting include the launch of the On-Wings-of-Eagles community recognition program, a financial update showing improved fiscal health, a strategic plan community feedback summary, and approval of the interim superintendent’s contract.
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