Regular School Board Meeting - July 28, 2026

The Kenosha Unified School District held a regular school board meeting on July 28, 2026, focusing on various administrative, educational, and operational topics. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the provisions governing student transportation for the 2026-2027 school year, which detailed bus operations, routes, and eligibility criteria, and the authorization of independent hearing officers for pupil expulsions with specified fee structures. The board also approved a 2.63% base wage increase for both Kenosha Education Association members and non-represented employees, with an additional proposed hourly increase for special education educational support professionals pending further cost analysis. Additionally, the board discussed the potential for conducting an Educational Support Center (ESC) staffing and effectiveness study, as well as community polling related to a possible referendum, with considerations of various vendors and study scopes. Other agenda items included curriculum updates, policy revisions, and employee handbook changes. Motions related to wage increases, transportation provisions, and hearing officer appointments were passed during the meeting.