Kenosha Unified School District 1

The board meeting agenda includes a closed session to review findings and orders by an Independent Hearing Officer concerning a quasi-judicial hearing. The board may also deliberate on matters related to employment relationships, position assignments, compensation and contracts, evaluation considerations, and various property-related topics such as sales, purchases, leases, or security systems.

The board meeting agenda includes discussions focused on cooperative leadership, team building, and strategies to advance the district. Key topics consist of an overview of meeting norms, leadership analysis, shared leadership comprehension, and the establishment of team charters and protocols. The session also provides an opportunity for public comments.

This document details the financial challenges faced by Kenosha Unified School District, stemming from state revenue limits and increasing operational costs, which have resulted in a projected $19+ million deficit. It proposes an operational referendum on February 18, 2025, to increase the district's revenue limit by $23 million annually through the 2029-30 school year. The plan's priorities include eliminating the structural deficit, protecting class sizes and essential programs, improving student proficiency in reading and math by 12%, effectively implementing underfunded state-mandated programs, retaining high-quality staff, and upgrading school safety and security measures. The intended outcomes are to sustain a high-quality education, support economic growth, and stabilize community property values.

The board met to discuss and possibly take action on an amendment to a previously approved mask requirement policy. The discussion focused on the transition to an optional mask requirement for staff and students, excluding those subject to specific federal guidelines and Head Start grant mandates, as well as the development of implementation procedures, data collection regarding preferences, and a communication strategy.

This document serves as a repository for various categories of board meeting minutes, encompassing Executive Session minutes, Regular Board Meeting minutes, Special Meeting minutes, and Standing Committee meeting minutes.