Schools & libraries in Wisconsin local government
What Wisconsin city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,487 Wisconsin meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Wisconsin with the most schools & libraries activity
- New Glarus, WI (121)
- Green Bay Area Public School District, WI (118)
- Lake Geneva, WI (89)
- Janesville School District, WI (77)
- Kenosha Unified School District, WI (74)
- La Crosse, WI (71)
- Sun Prairie, WI (66)
- Ripon, WI (63)
- Portage County, WI (62)
- Winnebago County, WI (57)
- Appleton, WI (51)
- Madison, WI (51)
Latest matching meetings
KUSD Board members to attend Oct. 7 public conversation session
The Kenosha Unified School District is providing notice that four or more School Board members may attend the KUSD Conversations Session on October 7, 2026. Under Wisconsin open meeting laws, the presence of half or more of the board creates a presumption that the event is a meeting. The agenda explicitly states that…
County Board attends Cadott Community Library ribbon cutting
The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors is meeting informally at the Cadott Community Library ribbon cutting. No formal action will be taken; the board is only observing and gathering information.
School board members may attend KUSD Conversations session
This is a special notice that four or more School Board members may attend a KUSD Conversations session on Sept. 16, 2026, at the Kenosha Senior Center. The notice is given to comply with Wisconsin's open meeting law, but the Board will take no votes.
Board to review strategic planning and cybersecurity policy
The Kenosha Unified School Board will preview agenda items scheduled for its September 22 regular meeting. Discussion topics include strategic planning actions, Policy 3540 on cybersecurity management and planning, and board governance norms. Trustees will also review proposed resolutions for National Bullying…
Library board to discuss new strategic plan
The Dwight Foster Public Library Board Planning Committee is meeting to discuss the development of a new strategic plan for the library. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
Crawford County Public Property Committee meets Sept 9 with school re-unification and renovations on agenda
The Crawford County Board of Supervisors’ Public Property Committee will meet to review routine items including approval of minutes, invoices, and reports from IT, building maintenance, and department heads. Three substantive discussions are scheduled: Prairie Catholic School’s re-unification plan, an EO Johnson…
Library Board to vote on 2027 budget, tax levy, and website redesign
The Shorewood Public Library Board of Trustees will consider and potentially approve the 2027 proposed budget and tax levy request, along with several other action items including a cost-of-living adjustment, a website redesign request for proposals, and funding for public computer replacements. The board will also…
Library Board to consider hiring in closed session
The Special Library Board is meeting to receive a report from the Library Director Search Committee and then convene in closed session to consider employment of a public employee. After reconvening in open session, the board may take action related to the closed session. If no quorum is present, the meeting will be…
Library Board to discuss 2027 budget and organizational structure
The Library Board will meet to review financial reports from July and August 2026. The agenda includes discussions on the 2027 budget, organizational structure, and sidewalk repairs.
Library board to approve 2027 budget and renovation invoices totaling $65,844
The Ripon Public Library Board will meet on September 8, 2026, to discuss and possibly approve the 2027 budget proposal and renovation project updates. The board will review renovation-related invoices, including a $22,325 payment to RJM Construction LLC and a $1,660 invoice from Library Furniture International…
Committee to review school zone safety, code updates, and nature park proposal
The Parks and Public Spaces Committee will discuss several initiatives, including updates to Village Code Ch. 207, a safer school zones initiative, and a vision triangle regulations review. They will also hear reports on the Greenways Project and a proposal for a nature playground at River Park. The agenda includes…
Extension committee reviews 2027 budget, goals, and 4-H updates
The Calumet County Extension Education Committee is meeting to receive departmental reports and discuss UW Extension's 2027 goals, budget, and program impacts. The agenda includes updates on a community needs forum and summer 4-H programming, including fair results and new AmeriCorps members. No formal votes on these…
Library Board to elect officers and discuss expansion at Sept. 8 meeting
The Delafield Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Common Council Chambers. The board will discuss and possibly take action on electing new officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Fiduciary) and exploring a library expansion project. They will also discuss…
Committee to discuss Madison School and Lakeview Park redevelopment proposals
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly take action on redevelopment proposals for Madison School and Lakeview Park, based on a request for proposals (RFP). The committee may also enter closed session to deliberate or negotiate on these proposals, then reconvene in open session. This is the main…
Library Board reviews 2027 budget proposal
The Appleton Library Board's Finance Committee is meeting to review the proposed 2027 library budget and discuss the city budget process and timeline. They will also review the library's financial policy. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, with the budget as the main action item.
Special board meeting to approve staff employment, resignations, retirements, transfers
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting on September 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The agenda includes only procedural items: opening activities (virtual access and roll call) and action items to approve staff employment, resignations, retirements, and transfers. No…
Plan Commission to hear Chesterton Academy rezoning and conditional use requests
The Sun Prairie Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning and conditional use permit for a private high school, a conditional use permit for a new institutional building, and a property sale. The commission will also discuss the Reimagine Sun Prairie Zoning Code project, with no action expected on that…
Plan Commission to review multi-family housing and conditional use permits
The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests, including a technical college facility and a daycare center. The commission will also review a multi-family residential development proposal and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding driveway turnaround areas.
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss library landmark ceremony and cemetery markers
The Lake Geneva Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a dedication ceremony for the Lake Geneva Public Library as a Local Historic Landmark, attendance at a state conference, and establishing a program for historic markers in city cemeteries. The agenda also…
Library board to discuss 2027 budget and capital plan draft
The Library Board Finance Committee is meeting in person to discuss the draft 2027 library budget and capital improvement plan (CIP). This is a discussion item only, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda. The meeting is otherwise limited to procedural items like calling the meeting to order and adjournment.
Council to negotiate with city administrator candidate, set library funding
The Pewaukee Common Council will consider directing staff to negotiate with a selected city administrator candidate, approve a resolution requesting exemption from the county library tax levy while committing at least $885,669 for the public library, and take action on several infrastructure and development items. The…
Library Board to discuss 2027 budget and solar panels
The Cedarburg Library Board will meet to approve minutes and bills, hear reports, and take possible action on the 2027 budget and solar panel installation for the library. The meeting includes public comment time.
Library board finance committee reviews 2027 budget draft
The Ripon Public Library Board’s Finance Committee will meet to review the draft 2027 operating budget, including projections and capital renovation considerations. The meeting is procedural and does not include final decisions.
Library Board to discuss 2027 budget at September 2 meeting
The Verona Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on September 2, 2026, to approve minutes and invoices, hear reports, and discuss the 2027 library budget. The agenda includes routine items such as public comments and director's report, with the budget discussion as the main item.
School board members may attend KUSD Conversations session
This is a special notice that four or more School Board members may attend a KUSD Conversations Session on September 2, 2026, at Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy. The notice is given to comply with Wisconsin's open meeting law, but the Board will take no votes at this event.
Library board to review retirement options, hire consultant for handbook
The Monarch Library System Operations Committee will discuss and possibly act on a retirement benefits analysis, a proposal to hire a consultant for the employee handbook, the draft 2027 budget, and performance evaluation criteria. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comment.
Library personnel committee to discuss training period and director evaluation
The Winnefox Library System Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss two personnel matters: the training period policy and the director evaluation process and timeline. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.
Commission reviews zoning changes for new schools and Edgewater Hotel expansion
The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several development requests, including the construction of new school buildings at 502 Pflaum Road and 5606 Russett Road. The body will also consider rezoning agricultural land at 8302 McDowell Drive for residential and commercial use and approve a specific…
Library Personnel Committee to discuss Director's annual performance evaluation
The Mukwonago Community Library Personnel Committee will approve the minutes from July 16, 2026, and discuss the process for the Library Director's annual performance evaluation. The committee will enter a closed session to consider the Director's evaluation and compensation, then reconvene to report any actions…
Library Board to pick executive search firm for new director
The St. Francis Public Library Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on proposals from two firms for an executive search to fill the Library Director position. The board will consider proposals from Public Administration Associates and Innovative Public Advisors. No other substantive…
Library board to review finances, approve bills, and set 2027 budget
The South Central Library System Board of Trustees is meeting to review financial statements, approve bills for payment, and receive reports from committees and the director. The board will also discuss the upcoming September meeting, which includes approval of the 2027 annual budget.
Commission to weigh TIF aid, library reuse, and development deals
The Economic and Community Development Commission will consider several development and funding items, including a proposed amendment to a 2026 Public Service Grant for The Salvation Army, a proposal to reuse the North Community Library at 1552 Kane St., a preliminary term sheet for public assistance to Eagle Bay…
Library capital campaign committee to review fundraising updates
The Mukwonago Community Library's Ad Hoc Capital Campaign Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the capital campaign. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and a discussion item on campaign progress, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
Library board to discuss budget, cleaning, logo, and building updates
The New Glarus Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and consider several operational items, including cleaning services, the budget, a student representative, a new logo, an art auction, a September 26th closing, and building project updates. The board will also review bills, financial statements, and…
Historical Library and Museum Board to review August staff report
The Sun Prairie Historical Library and Museum Board will hold a routine meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of the June 10, 2026 minutes, a chairperson's report, and an August staff report. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears procedural.
UW Extension Committee to hear youth program presentations and director report
The Dane County UW Extension Committee is meeting to consider minutes from July 22, hear presentations on Youth in Government and College Career Readiness, and receive the director's report. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda. The meeting is hybrid, held in person at 5201 Fen Oak Dr. Madison, WI and…
Oconto Falls Library Plan presentation and 2027 Discovery Guide ad on agenda
The Oconto County Library Services Board will meet to hear a presentation on the Oconto Falls Library Plan and discuss a library advertisement for the 2027 Discovery Guide. The board will also receive reports from the County Administrator, county libraries, and the Nicolet Library System, with no action expected on…
Library Board to review 2027 budget and patron privilege revocation
The West Allis Library Board will consider the 2027 proposed library operating budget and a recommendation to revoke a library patron's privileges. The board will also receive updates from the Milwaukee County Federated Library System (MCFLS) and review communications from two individuals. This is a regular working…
Library Board to review 2027 budget, JobPod grant, solar lease
The Merrill Library Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a JobPod grant and memorandum of understanding, the 2027 budget and capital improvements, and the status of a solar array lease buyout. The board will also discuss strategic goals and library policies. Consent items include…
Library Board to vote on study room policy, interim director
The Germantown Community Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily reviewing routine reports and minutes. Action items include a vote on an updated Study Room Policy and a closed session to consider an interim director. The board will also discuss the 2027 budget.