Kenosha school board reviews policies, holds closed session; committees to meet Aug. 13
The Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education met July 28 to review policy revisions and other business, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The board also held a closed session to discuss the superintendent's contract and other matters. Upcoming committee meetings are scheduled for Aug. 13.
Policy revisions and other business
At its regular meeting July 28, the board had on its agenda:
- First reading of a revision to Policy 4227 on Staff-Student Relationships.
- First reading of a revision to Policy 5310 on Student Attendance.
- Negotiations with the Kenosha Education Association for a 2026-2027 collective bargaining agreement.
- Provisions Governing Transportation for the 2026-2027 School Year.
- Appointment of new principals at Curtis Strange and Jeffery Elementary Schools.
These items were listed for discussion and potential approval, but no vote results or final actions have been reported.
Closed session
The board also met in closed session July 28 to discuss the superintendent's contract and performance evaluation, a potential property sale, and unspecified personnel problems. The session was authorized under Wisconsin statutes covering employment, property negotiations, and personnel matters. No details from the closed session have been released.
Special notice
On Aug. 6, a special notice indicated that four or more board members may attend a KUSD Business & Civic Leaders Roundtable at the John J. Hosmanek Educational Support Center, 3600 - 52nd Street, at 2 p.m. No votes or official board action were scheduled for that event.
Coming up
Four standing committee meetings are scheduled for Aug. 13, each serving as the final session of the 2025-2026 cycle. All will include a KUSD Conversations session to gather input from staff, students, and community members. No specific decisions are listed on the agendas.
- **Audit/Budget/Finance Committee** – Reviews minutes from June 16, 2026, and holds a KUSD Conversations session.
- **Curriculum/Program Committee** – Reviews minutes from July 16, 2026, and holds a KUSD Conversations session with table discussions and group share.
- **Personnel/Policy Committee** – Reviews minutes from July 16, 2026, and holds a KUSD Conversations session.
- **Planning/Facilities Committee** – Reviews minutes from July 16, 2026, and holds a KUSD Conversations session.
All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the district's website.