Kenosha Unified School District meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

KUSD board to vote on superintendent contract, drone policy at Aug. 25 meeting

The Kenosha Unified School District's standing committees met Aug. 13 for their final sessions of the 2025-26 cycle, but no decisions were made; all meetings were agenda-only with minutes not yet published. The board will take action on several items at its Aug. 25 regular meeting, including renewal of the superintendent's contract and a new policy on drones.

Recent committee meetings

Four committees held their concluding meetings Aug. 13, each featuring a KUSD Conversations session to gather feedback from staff, students, and community members. No specific decisions or proposals were listed on any agenda.

• **Audit/Budget/Finance Committee** – Reviewed minutes from June 16, 2026, held a community discussion, and collected feedback via a Plus/Delta sheet for the board.
• **Curriculum/Program Committee** – Reviewed minutes from July 16, 2026, and held table discussions and group share. The discussion topic was to be determined at the meeting.
• **Planning/Facilities Committee** – Reviewed July 16, 2026, minutes and conducted a group discussion and reflection.
• **Personnel/Policy Committee** – Reviewed July 16, 2026, minutes and held a KUSD Conversations session with table discussions and group share.

All four meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not been published.

Special board meeting Aug. 19

The board held a special meeting Aug. 19 with action items on a referendum poll/survey, strategic planning, and a staff audit. The agenda also included a workshop on board norms and engagement led by Cheryl Stinski of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. No decisions were recorded; the meeting is listed as agenda-only.

Upcoming Aug. 25 board meeting

The board will meet in regular session Aug. 25, preceded by a closed session to discuss personnel matters under Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1). The regular meeting agenda includes:

• **Superintendent contract renewal** – Vote on renewal of the Superintendent of Schools Employment Contract.
• **Drone policy** – Proposal of Policy and Rule 3730, governing use of unmanned aircraft.
• **Library and technology plan** – Approval of the 2026-2029 Integrated Library and Technology Plan.
• **Boys & Girls Club MOU** – Approval of the 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding with the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha.
• **Referendum-related community poll** – Board action on a community poll.
• **Staff audit** – Board action on a staff audit.

No vote tallies or dollar amounts were provided in the agenda.

Coming up

• **Executive/Closed Session** – Aug. 25, 2026, to discuss personnel matters.
• **Regular School Board Meeting** – Aug. 25, 2026, with the items listed above.

Both meetings are open to the public (the closed session is limited to board members and staff).

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.