RUSD 'Big beautiful bill' likely to impact RUSD meals From the RUSD Board recent stories series RYAN PATTERSON Jul 22, 2025 Jul 22, 2025 Updated Dec 10, 2025 1 of 2 Walden III Middle School and High School, 2340 Mohr Ave. RYAN PATTERSON Racine Unified Administrative Service Campus Building 1, 3109 Mt. 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