Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kadeem Short-Batts’s organization
Oct 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Wauwatosa School Board Regular Meeting
The board meeting featured a recognition honoring a former educator's career. The Board President reported on a recent working retreat and addressed concerns raised by Whitman Middle School staff regarding district leadership, confirming that an independent investigation found no misconduct. Public comment was received concerning a policy on student enrollment and transfer deadlines, with a request for the board to adjust specific dates to better align with the enrollment process. The board also administered oaths of office to new student representatives for the 2026-2027 school year and discussed the receipt of generous gifts to the district.
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School Board Policy Committee Policy Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed and processed a substantial consent agenda containing updates to numerous district policies, including those related to nondiscrimination, community education, and food services. Discussions focused on refining language for existing policies, rescinding obsolete policies, and aligning others with Neola templates. Furthermore, the committee evaluated specific policies concerning search and seizure, course adoption, curriculum articulation, and facility use, while also addressing administrative updates to the committee webpage and planning for future review schedules.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Wauwatosa School Board Regular Meeting
The board meeting included the recognition of Advanced Placement Program award recipients. Key actions included the approval of a resolution for temporary borrowing and tax anticipation notes, the selection of a design-build contractor for a solar energy project, and the appointment of student representatives. The board also approved candidates for the Wall of Recognition, received updates on property tax chargebacks, reviewed monthly and year-end financial reports, discussed an increase in full-time equivalent positions, and engaged in a discussion regarding an upcoming joint budget town hall.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Finance and Resource Operations Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed human resources data, including voluntary retention rates for staff and teachers, as well as an update on the approved full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. The committee addressed recruitment challenges, specifically regarding vacancy fill rates and coordinator positions. Furthermore, the members reviewed class size reports and an analysis of health insurance spending. Finally, the committee discussed maintenance policies concerning weed control and herbicide application on school grounds, determining a plan to consult with a vendor regarding best practices and safety documentation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
