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July 2026 Board of Education Meeting
Published: Jul 9, 2026
School Board Approves Annual Expulsion Resolution for Panel Hearings
The school board meeting included a discussion and approval of the annual expulsion resolution. This resolution allows for expulsion considerations to be handled by a three-person panel instead of the full board, a process permitted by Wisconsin state statute 120.13. This approach is noted as being less intimidating for students and allows for greater flexibility in scheduling hearings, especially for last-minute changes.
Proposal for Community Garden and Environmental Education Park at Bethesda Site
A community member presented a proposal to transform Bethesda and its approximately 9 acres of land into a destination park for community gardening and environmental education. The vision includes community garden plots, a community orchard, a rain garden, a school forest, walking paths, and nature-based recreation areas. The proposal suggests the school district retain ownership and lease the land to the city for this purpose, aligning with the city's master plan for parks and recreation. This initiative aims to benefit the community and school district for many years, with significant community support demonstrated by 760 petition signatures.
Wauaawa School District Reports Significant Decrease in Crime Statistics
The school district presented its annual crime statistics report, a requirement under Wisconsin 2023 Act 12. The report collects data on state and local law violations occurring on school property, including incidents on school transportation. For the 2025-2026 school year, the district reported a significant decrease in disorderly conduct and alcohol/controlled substance violations compared to the previous year. Contributing factors identified include the implementation of vape sensors and the 'Speak Up, Speak Out' anonymous reporting system. The report clarifies that incidents are standalone but a student can be involved in multiple violations. Discussions also touched upon the role of school resource officers (SROs) in issuing citations and the scope of reportable incidents, including those involving non-students on school property.
District Launches New Website and Mobile App to Enhance Communication
The school board received an update on the district's website and mobile app. The website redesign aims to simplify navigation, reduce page count, and enhance content presentation, aligning with new accessibility requirements (Policy 547440.02). The new design will primarily use black and white with teal and orange as highlights for consistency. A new district app is also being launched, intended to serve as a central hub for information, news, and calendars, with the goal of consolidating systems over time for better user experience. The district is encouraging community engagement with both the new website and app.
School Board Approves Wage Increases, CISA Contract, and Hears Updates on District Operations
The school board meeting commenced with a roll call, verification of proper posting, and a brief delay due to a discrepancy in the posted start time. The meeting proceeded with citizen speakers, adhering to time limits and decorum expectations. The board approved minutes from a previous meeting and received updates on various school district operations and initiatives, including long-range planning implementation, playground relocation, technology setup, and the upcoming district website and mobile app launch. Several annual resolutions and contracts were also approved, such as the annual expulsion resolution, annual crime statistics report, and the CISA contract for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the board approved resolutions for teacher base wage increases and supplemental wages for the 2026-2027 school year, and a consent agenda including public gifts and HR items. Committee reports were presented, covering teaching and learning, student services, human resources, and policy and government relations.
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