3/9/26
Public Comment Emails
Facilities planning and funding
- Derek Gottlieb wrote about the secondary facilities discussion and clarified that Model F maintains the current secondary footprint, noting that any selected option will require funding.
- Jonathan Ference-Burke wrote about facilities planning process and requested clearer decisionmaking scope, sequencing, and funding planning that considers interconnected district decisions.
Sixth grade electives and music course access
Christina Sienkiewicz wrote about sixth grade course selection and requested allowing students to enroll in two music electives in sixth grade to support continuity in the music program.
Immigration enforcement preparedness
Jill J. Morin wrote with questions about district policies, training, and procedures related to immigration enforcement activity on or near school property and student and family safety.
School board election communications
- Kirsten Dodulik wrote with questions related to school board election communications and requested clarification about statements made in campaign-related posts and how concerns can be addressed through relevant channels.
- Jason Wautier responded in the email packet to address the inquiry and describe the context of the referenced post and subsequent reposting by a media account.
- Lynne Woehrle responded in the email packet to clarify that relevant board policies did not address the concern and to provide references to state complaint channels.
Wauwatosa School Board Meeting
1. Call to Order/Roll Call (0:12)
The regular meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. at the Fisher Administration Building, Conference Room C. Roll call was conducted and a quorum was present.
2. Public Comment (0:46)
- Heather Burke (4:36)
Raised concerns about proposed high school staffing reductions, potential schedule changes, and the impact on teacher workload and student course options. - Elizabeth Cover (6:31)
Spoke as a student about access to advanced English coursework, concerns with the current English curriculum, and limited humanities acceleration options. - Chris Murker (9:45)
Discussed multi-year teacher retention trends using Wisconsin DPI staffing data and raised concerns about long-term teacher continuity. - Rita Wisneski (12:31)
Spoke in support of advocacy for increased state funding for public schools and referenced the role of statewide efforts related to school funding.
3. Consent Agenda (15:23)
The board approved portions of the consent agenda. Items related to instructional technology purchases, referendum bids and financial updates, and employee salary adjustments were removed for separate discussion and action.
4. First Readings of Policies (29:24)
- Policy 5111 - Eligibility of Resident and Nonresident Students
The board discussed proposed updates and requested technical language revisions for consistency and clarity. - Policy 5120 - Assignment Within District for Resident Students
Discussion focused on attendance boundary language, map references, future review cycles, and community impact. - Policy 8500 - Food Services
The policy was reviewed to ensure alignment with federal requirements governing school food services.
5. Board Governance (52:24)
- Legislative Advocacy Committee Description
The board approved an updated description reflecting current committee practices. - Wisconsin Retirement System Annuitant Rehiring Resolution
The board approved the resolution following a second reading. - Fund Wisconsin Public Schools Resolution and Letter
The board conducted first readings and discussed potential revisions, scope, and use of district resources prior to future action.
6. Adjourn (1:09:20)
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:11 p.m. following a motion and roll call vote.