Governance Committee Meeting

The Racine Board of Education Governance Committee met on June 15, 2026, to discuss the district's cell phone policy and how to hold the superintendent accountable for its implementation. The committee explored two approaches: a coherent governance model where the board sets policy goals and delegates execution to the superintendent, and a more explicit directive approach where the board provides detailed instructions. The discussion highlighted challenges related to policy clarity, consistency across schools, resource implications, and potential disciplinary consequences. The committee considered the need to strengthen existing policies or develop new monitoring indicators to better address cell phone disruptions during instructional time. No specific procurement or budget decisions were made, but the conversation emphasized the importance of clear governance and accountability structures moving forward.