School District of La Crosse superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel joins to talk about the next step in the $53.5 million referendum plan, plus the Wisconsin state budget passing and potential fallout from more federal funding freezes.

We began the show, though, talking quick about the upcoming musical, Once Upon A Mattress — the La Crosse Community Theatre's musical performed entirely by high school students.

After that, we discuss State Road Elementary School additions. This is the much quieter part of last November's referendum, which will also see a new elementary school built, upon tearing the Hogan Administration building down. State Road is set to get $11.5 million in updates and the district will soon take bids for those 10 new classrooms and new gymnasium.

Engel also discussed the impact of the Wisconsin state budget passing, where the district will get more in special education funding — eventually. Plus, there are some federal funding freezes that could impact La Crosse schools.

School District of La Crosse superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel joins to talk about the next step in the $53.5 million referendum plan, plus the Wisconsin state budget passing and potential fallout from more federal funding freezes.
We began the show, though, talking quick about the upcoming musical, Once Upon A Mattress &mdash; the La Crosse Community Theatre's musical performed entirely by high school students.
After that, we discuss State Road Elementary School additions. This is the much quieter part of last November's referendum, which will also see a new elementary school built, upon tearing the Hogan Administration building down. State Road is set to get $11.5 million in updates and the district will soon take bids for those 10 new classrooms and new gymnasium.
Engel also discussed the impact of the Wisconsin state budget passing, where the district will get more in special education funding &mdash; eventually. Plus, there are some federal funding freezes that could impact La Crosse schools.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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WIZM’s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin.
Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.