The legal basis for public education in the school district is vested in the will of the people as expressed in the Wisconsin Constitution. Public education is primarily a state responsibility and a local school district's function.
The official name of this school district is the "River Valley School District." It is classified as a common school district and includes all or parts of the villages of Spring Green, Plain, Lone Rock and Arena; and, all or parts of the town of Bear Creek, Franklin, Troy, Dodgeville, Wyoming, Black Earth, Buena Vista, Arena, Ithaca, Ridgeway, Spring Green, Honey Creek and Clyde.
Educational services and programs in the district shall be organized for grades kindergarten through 12. The Board may authorize the district administrator to establish other special classrooms or programs as necessary.
Responsibility for the operation of the schools shall be vested with the Board.
LEGAL REF.: Wisconsin Constitution, Article X - Section 3
Section 115.01(3)(5) Wisconsin Statutes
APPROVED: February 9, 1989
REVISED: August 8, 1996
APPROVED: August 22, 1996
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