KUSD Committee Meetings - July 16, 2026

The Kenosha Unified School District held multiple committee meetings on July 16, 2026, covering curriculum, personnel policy, and transportation. The Curriculum Program Committee reviewed the K-5 English Language Arts curriculum implementation under Wisconsin Act 20, focusing on literacy progress, use of AIMSweb Plus for screening and personal reading plans, professional development completion, and plans for the upcoming school year including grade three promotion policy and summer school redesign. The Personnel Policy Committee discussed revisions to the 2026-27 employee handbook, including salary movement after degree attainment, bereavement leave policy changes, absence reporting requirements, and disciplinary procedures. Concerns were raised about the practicality of some policies and the need for clearer communication and support for staff. The Planning and Facilities Committee addressed transportation provisions for the 2026-27 school year, explaining the three-tier bus system used to control costs, challenges with changing school start times due to fleet and driver limitations, special education transportation needs, private school transportation costs, and issues related to bus pass affordability and availability. The district emphasized compliance with state laws and budget constraints while exploring options to improve transportation access for students.