School Board focuses on improving student enrollment and support services

The West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Board meeting held on July 14, 2025, focused on key initiatives aimed at improving student enrollment and overall educational experiences. Superintendent updates highlighted the importance of addressing attendance and dropout rates, with plans to enhance the support systems in place for students and their families.

During the meeting, the board discussed the cancellation of the upcoming workshop scheduled for July 21, with the next regular meeting set for July 28 at 6 PM. This future meeting will include workshops on teaching and learning, assessments, and student services.

The College and Career Readiness Committee reported on various initiatives, including staff training for the Second Step curriculum, which focuses on social-emotional learning. This training will be expanded to intermediate students, ensuring minimal disruption to instructional time. Additionally, the committee is working on trauma training with a year-long action plan to provide ongoing support rather than one-off sessions.

Efforts to improve services for students with special needs were also a significant topic. The board discussed enhancing training for educational assistants, establishing sensory rooms in every school, and implementing a better monitoring system for special education caseloads. The committee has reached out to local educational agencies to benchmark average caseloads, ensuring that staffing levels meet the needs of students effectively.

The meeting concluded without public comments, as no attendees signed up to speak. The board emphasized the importance of these initiatives in fostering a supportive and effective learning environment for all students in the district.