Racine Unified School District

The committee discussed community engagement strategies regarding the review and revision of results policies. Key topics included identifying target stakeholder groups, such as parents, business leaders, elected officials, staff, and students. Members explored qualitative and quantitative feedback collection methods, emphasizing the importance of geographic and inclusive outreach. The discussion also addressed the overarching goals for graduate outcomes and how collected feedback will inform policy interpretations and indicators for future school board decision-making and potential referendums.

The committee discussed the appointment of a delegate and alternate for the upcoming WASBY convention. Key agenda items included a review of several resolutions proposed for the delegate assembly, specifically regarding caps on the Wisconsin parental choice program, proposed revisions to the school district report card process, and the potential decoupling of voucher program funding from local property tax levies. There was detailed discussion regarding the financial implications of decoupling for the district, noting that current state funding formulas result in a net fiscal disadvantage to the district under a decoupling scenario.

The board reviewed the 2024-2025 annual financial audit report, which resulted in a clean audit with no findings. The board also reviewed the operational expectation 5, regarding financial reporting and auditing monitoring, noting that all indicators were in compliance. Additionally, a detailed report on math and science performance was provided, highlighting the need for improvement and outlining capacity building strategies including the hiring of a math content coordinator and implementing new training for staff.

The committee discussed strategies for gathering community feedback regarding school board results policies. Key topics included identifying established district stakeholder groups, such as the academy steering committee and parent ambassadors, to facilitate feedback sessions, and determining the appropriate structure for these engagements. The board debated the balance between gathering broad conceptual input versus specific indicator feedback, the potential for public virtual meetings to increase engagement, and the need for a focused approach to ensure the collected feedback is actionable.

The board meeting featured a student presentation from the Latino Student Union regarding their academic, leadership, and community service initiatives. The administration provided an update on progress toward district goals, specifically focusing on graduation rates, attendance improvement strategies, and ACT preparation efforts. The board also discussed the implementation of intervention advisories and peer instructional walkthrough tours to enhance student and teacher engagement.