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Board accepts independent hearing officers' reports on student expulsions; motion passes 7-0
Summary
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted unanimously to accept the administration's recommendations regarding reports from independent hearing officers on student expulsions.
Director Leonard moved that the board accept the administration's recommendations regarding the reports of the independent hearing officers; Director Simpson seconded. The board approved the motion by roll call, 7-0.
The motion text on the record was to approve the administration's recommendation regarding the reports of the independent hearing officers for the dates and hearings listed in the agenda. The roll call recorded seven "aye" votes and no "no," "abstain," or "recused" votes.
Why it matters: Acceptance of independent hearing officers' reports finalizes the board's formal action on the expulsions referenced in the hearing officers' reports and implements the administration's recommended outcomes as presented in the agenda packet.
Looking ahead: The board did not set aside any of the individual hearing reports for separate consideration; no additional votes on these specific reports were recorded at this meeting.
