Racine Unified reports compliance on global citizenship and instruction monitoring; Seal of Biliteracy graduates jump to 23

District staff member Miss Decker told the board on Sept. 8 that the Racine Unified School District met all indicators for R4 (global citizenship) and is in compliance on OE‑10 (instruction program monitoring) for the period covered. “We are in compliance in all areas for R4,” she said, and later noted that OE‑10 was found to be in compliance after staff analysis of course-taking patterns. Decker highlighted program changes and results: the district’s Seal of Biliteracy grew substantially in one year, increasing to a total of 23 graduates after expanded eligibility and placements that allowed more students to complete the required coursework and assessments. Decker said the district recently adopted K–8 visual arts curriculum and plans to expand high‑school visual arts and possibly instrumental music curricula. Board members asked about language staffing and course participation. Decker said the district is fully staffed for modern language teaching currently but cautioned that recruiting language teachers can be challenging. She noted shifting student demand, with growing interest in Mandarin and American Sign Language and waning enrollment in German; course selection trends have affected AP participation, which fell during the COVID‑19 period and is recovering in some schools. The R4 and OE‑10 reports and appendices were attached to the board packet; staff said both items will be placed on the consent agenda at the next regular meeting. No formal board action was taken at the work session.