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Board members and staff framed the three policies as complementary: anti-harassment covers harassment based on protected classes; the Title IX–based policy addresses how schools must handle sex-based harassment and the formal complaint process; and the bullying policy governs repeated intentional harm or intimidation that may not meet harassment thresholds. A staff presenter said the three policies were brought forward together because they reference each other and because adopting them will reduce confusion during investigations.

Board discussion focused on definitional and application questions. Members asked how the 2020 Title IX rule differs from the 2024 rule and what the change means for protections based on gender identity. Staff said the 2020 rule centers enforcement on how schools handle sex-based harassment and does not include broader definitional language found in the 2024 rule; staff emphasized that investigators will consider intent, disability-related context and family and sending-district input when determining whether behavior is discrimination, harassment or bullying. A county staff member noted that the school’s investigation practices and family involvement are important when complaints are reviewed by regulators.

The board voted to approve the slate. Motion to receive and approve: mover Ken Monroe; second Al Stanek. The motion passed on a voice vote with members recorded as saying “aye” and no recorded opposition.

Staff said that, because the adopted policies reference numerous other district policies, the administration will return with additional related policies in coming months to avoid a cascading set of edits.

Board action and immediate effects: The board rescinded the 02/2024 Title IX–based policy and adopted the 02/2020 Title IX–consistent language for policy 2266; the school will remove edit marks and publish clean versions of the three policies once edits are finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Board April 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Board approved three interrelated Lakeland School policies on April 23, including adopting Title IX language consistent with the February 2020 rule and rescinding the district's February 2024 version.","taxTitle","Walworth County, Wisconsin","taxId",54224,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263056,"Lakeland School reports therapist caseloads limit ability to accept tuition students",109,92000,201000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108633-38c00c21939ef4f6f31965cae069f1ba&start=92&end=201","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108633-38c00c21939ef4f6f31965cae069f1ba/thumbnail_92000.jpg","/articles/6263056/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Lakeland-School-reports-therapist-caseloads-limit-ability-to-accept-tuition-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263056-8f7d3768c97b2553a31b78099e724674/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568071&Signature=HuRP398o3hugcG5ngGUIn5RrCuxlV1V2gGFx0q88tClwswk~tmsui2dmiyjHL~CjgVg~3WOzYN97~DplEYpQlOH5ZgS7HmJaxJinASSqCQ-eW7bbah3Nv8cWRUmZDrZM8BpiiQXcJtL3SvDcRphHWIoxW8Fzr1U3WNFEbepLbir71xJgd8RvOeC~JuHEjoa9qLlE3K3g7GrUUOlMCZKRcc5TmsIYLD6JorsE3qSuy--lrNBYX~jad8Z0Rze7NmYfCkZxhH56hzEUdC~IiG1rrA9B97TLj4pxEj5RdTEeJwTAQTbxoEM3-c-PmHRbA2YD9bEUkjsa4~lLdU1XRrUr3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakeland School staff told the Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Board on April 23 that the district cannot accept new tuition students at this time because therapy staff are at or above their capacity.

The school is currently serving 37 students, including participants in its 18-to-21 (LSU) program, and staff reported that occupational- and physical-therapy caseloads are “all over 70 percent,” with speech and language therapists also over capacity even though that department is fully staffed. Lakeland staff said the combination of high therapy caseloads, behaviour-regulation plans and vacancies prevents the school from adding tuition students even when classroom seats are available.

A staff presenter said the school has one occupational-therapy position and three special-education teacher vacancies and that the occupational-therapy opening has been posted for most of the school year without a hire. The presenter said the school will track student departures (for example, graduation) and expected new enrollments and will complete a full space-availability study at the end of the third trimester, with results to be shared with the Children with Disabilities Education Board in July.

Board members asked about the reasons for rising complexity among students. Lakeland staff and board members discussed two contributing factors: districts across Wisconsin are expanding services that allow some students to remain in their home district, and an observed statewide increase in students with more complex academic, medical, behavioral or physical needs. Sarah Singleton, identified in the meeting as the assistant director, was noted as the staff member working with sending districts on enrollment and placement decisions.

The board voted to accept the space-availability study and directed staff to return with updated numbers and the full study later in the year.

The board discussion made clear the fiscal and operational trade-offs of adding tuition students: bringing on tuition students may produce tuition revenue but also increases demand for specialized therapists and staff the school currently cannot absorb without hires.

Board action: Motion to accept the space-availability study (mover: Ken Monroe; second: Al Stanek). The motion passed after an aye vote with no recorded opposition.

A follow-up presentation on July agenda items was indicated; staff said they will report enrollment changes and any changes in vacancy status at that time.","Lakeland School officials told the Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Board that while classroom space exists, shortages and vacancies among therapists and special-education teachers mean the school cannot take on new tuition students now; a space-availability study will be revisited in July.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263037,"Lakeland School reports interim Medicaid, categorical aid receipts and ongoing operating costs; lists upcoming drills and events",336,2498000,2834000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108633-38c00c21939ef4f6f31965cae069f1ba&start=2498&end=2834","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108633-38c00c21939ef4f6f31965cae069f1ba/thumbnail_2498000.jpg","/articles/6263037/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Lakeland-School-reports-interim-Medicaid-categorical-aid-receipts-and-ongoing-operating-costs-lists-upcoming-drills-and-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263037-0c80875174b99a76abad34cf89c985bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568071&Signature=JzQ~ubxF1oDv5THTMm-YaqF8ftLqU~MrUgYL5Zaq0OrWI2Z7kuJ0ChWIfcTxOer9Y3yBMEu~NEIrQD2zIFrJl73ygmKx9AIDDZA4X~mDCANWcF3I7rBhpd5UP4QamIq5-NzxmF4uYTwJNnUrwAzugRoCQs0A~vD3yI9Zu03UdTUon~ZNKtDOMk~ZDsSoKmssft~Bu0es694Pfmtcg0qG-b6RAYf78Xrase56RdCNp1pYfURmugeeMWyOMdd7ScB7-JtgWdS-ry9MH5fpA8S4V4N9cD4NCocf602lWCoTEQHGEPRZPPo8X0dFJGyfrTnBdvS8qkBE13Cq9~19aiiZAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakeland School provided the board with a departmental compliance and program report at the April 23 meeting that covered interim revenues, recent expenses, Special Olympics participation and planned safety drills and events.

Staff reported interim Medicaid payments of $47,000 in February and $15,000 in March and a $3,000 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction meal-reimbursement payment received in February, which together the presenter described as bringing February revenues to $57,131. The district also received $319,799 in categorical aid (based on 2023–24 payroll); staff said a final categorical payment is expected in June. A warranty claim produced $14,000 in other operating revenue.

Notable expenses cited included utilities (reported as $20,785), janitorial services ($30,000), design work on capital projects ($8,535), repairs and maintenance in March ($23,000), and $36,000 from IDA funds to cover two months of transportation costs and parent reimbursement. The presenter said the district did not incur consulting fees from Imagine Your Capacity for the 2025–26 school year.

On extracurriculars and student activities, Lakeland School sent 15 athletes to the Special Olympics spring games at UW–Oshkosh April 11–13, with individual placings across skills and swimming events and a four-game division basketball schedule. Staff said the students also participated in health screenings, a dance and leadership sessions; Lakeland is scheduling summer games at UW–Whitewater.

On safety, the principal described reunification training with deputy Weiss and assistant principal Nora; staff will conduct an on-site drill and provide reunification “go bags” containing hygiene supplies, water and first aid. The school scheduled an early dismissal on April 30 to practice the drill. Upcoming dates announced: high-school graduation at 7:00 p.m. on June 2; middle-school graduation at 10:00 a.m. on June 3; and the student-of-the-month/Special Olympics send-off at 1:30 p.m. on June 4.

Board members were also informed of two recent donations: $125 from the Lions District for hearing-aid devices and a $200 restricted donation for prom expenses. The board confirmed the next meeting date as Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.","Lakeland School reported interim Medicaid and DPI meal reimbursements in February and March, a categorical aid payment, several operating expenses, a warranty reimbursement, use of IDA funds for transportation, Special Olympics participation results, reunification training and upcoming graduations and drills.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263041,"Board approves change from high-top to medium-roof passenger van for Lakeland School",143,2345000,2488000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108633-38c00c21939ef4f6f31965cae069f1ba&start=2345&end=2488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108633-38c00c21939ef4f6f31965cae069f1ba/thumbnail_2345000.jpg","/articles/6263041/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Board-approves-change-from-high-top-to-medium-roof-passenger-van-for-Lakeland-School","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263041-b3774f75aa0255d706e10b4f15d7a5e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568071&Signature=LDJimObOwJep--WXZcgcO6~WkuCpc0G5I3fZjKwzokzbMLh1QMTK~fyaJgqCfIx3xBMyvdeycWp-oM~uRoZ0iAy8OEJOM-aalcxSU3hEObZydiUXPNU5Rtmv1H7Jn49ZS5QK1Y-v4MhK04NADYeu-UF8c2oaTGeic7zleUyI~HFwUO2mpDJEiwiCVdJvifDruXOeiof5McHsTs~8oSD7v~tfn7KRDxOrYBzzMXGn0Ty92hX9RqXTcMMhmJU9zqufMfPUvdSm20SkKnKFj6cEEsjKtucL2QZU4jipn91IRrXSMXxMC~CXTtwGsarfvKiXZRK9muHAFoe93budi1KnQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Board approved a change in scope on April 23 to replace a planned high-top passenger van in the capital improvement project list with a medium-roof van better suited to Lakeland School’s operational and safety needs.

Staff said further work with the Department of Public Works and a walk-through of an in-service medium-roof vehicle used by the county’s shared-ride program showed the medium roof meets the school's needs without requiring special licenses or the extra height of a high-top model. The county’s care foundation, which donated funds toward the vehicle, granted permission for the specification change.

Staff also said the chosen medium-roof model will accommodate a side-load wheelchair lift and recommended a bariatric-capable configuration to support students with higher weight needs. A board member questioned the necessity of a bariatric-specific model; staff responded the county’s Department of Public Works recommended the configuration based on existing shared-ride fleet standards and wheelchair-lift loading requirements.

The board moved and seconded the change of scope and approved it by voice vote.

Board action: Motion to approve change of scope (mover not specified on the audio; seconded). The motion passed by voice vote with “aye” and no recorded opposition.","The Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Board approved a change in scope for a capital-improvement request: the planned high-top passenger van will be replaced with a medium-roof, bariatric-capable model to meet safety and lift-loading needs; care foundation donation permits the change.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263046,"Lakeland School files high-cost special-education claim for $2.98 million; estimated state reimbursement may be prorated",182,1990000,2172000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108633-38c00c21939ef4f6f31965cae069f1ba&start=1990&end=2172","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108633-38c00c21939ef4f6f31965cae069f1ba/thumbnail_1990000.jpg","/articles/6263046/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Lakeland-School-files-high-cost-special-education-claim-for-298-million-estimated-state-reimbursement-may-be-prorated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263046-f15d4ad9f8e3bc612e45c70ca7a74f43/orig.mp4?Expires=1773568071&Signature=WgW1x1yUVcZ5OydcVXHTZh9gwrkHpVx9f38CUNzXUzfUbCBG4x5EAwXnCk6kZ9k5c0vB6iVLSLWRRA96spk9~90pOdBdTdPHlveDLpnLsCIe-a5NogUzKMsOKGbBF5kALI6KngT5xeu-QTEWmBHj8JMLthUDfLQ4U8iT-Khd7~pJ8yL4clZGPSskNjAmdxFURx8J5QkhjAuVfly~C~~e9ST-DiWpBIEbRglPzOe47OSYHoewDYuM2E6KtQXxJDSSm2UaU96p~vCxtowBCAipYWiC-l5pZWpe5sSxJl0yTtxvuJAFxglM0-SaVTRasVS4pqz0fnUdM7DqNNW8bYcWtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lakeland School submitted its spring 2025 high-cost special-education aid claim on April 23, seeking reimbursement for 61 students whose individual costs exceeded $30,000 in the 2023–24 school year.

School staff told the Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Board that the total cost for those 61 students was $2,982,322 and that, if fully funded at the school’s estimated share, the district would receive $1,316,500. Staff noted that statewide the average reimbursement rate historically has been about 24.23 percent of eligible costs above the $30,000 threshold and that payments depend on a fixed state appropriation. For the 2024–25 school year, the state appropriation for high-cost aid was $14,480,000; if total claims statewide exceed that appropriation, payments are prorated and districts receive less than their eligible share.

Lakeland staff said the district budgeted $264,000 in anticipated high-cost aid for FY25 and will continue to rely on categorical aid and local tax-levy funds to cover services when reimbursement falls short. The school’s process for claims reviews includes itemizing costs such as one-on-one support, assistive technology, therapy minutes and other direct special-education expenses, with the district submitting its aggregated claim each spring for the prior school year.

Board members were reminded that many districts across Wisconsin submit high-cost claims and that as more districts submit claims or as costs rise, prorating against the fixed appropriation is a recurring risk.

No formal vote was required to file the claim; staff confirmed the submission and placed the matter on the board's radar for budget season discussions.","Lakeland School submitted a high-cost special-education aid claim for 61 students totaling $2,982,322 for the 2023–24 school year and estimated an eligible reimbursement of $1,316,500; payment rates may be prorated because the statewide appropriation is fixed at $14,480,000.","actionData","errors"]

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Children-with-disabilities board adopts three Lakeland School policies, reverts to 2020 Title IX rule

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Lakeland School reports interim Medicaid, categorical aid receipts and ongoing operating costs; lists upcoming drills and events

Board approves change from high-top to medium-roof passenger van for Lakeland School

Lakeland School files high-cost special-education claim for $2.98 million; estimated state reimbursement may be prorated