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District seeks DPI waiver to begin world-language credit in eighth grade; board members indicate support
Summary
District staff presented a resolution asking DPI to exempt the district from requiring world-language instruction beginning in seventh grade so the district can focus resources on credit-bearing world-language instruction starting in eighth grade; board members expressed support during discussion.
District teaching-and-learning staff presented a request for the board's support to seek a waiver from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to begin credit-bearing world-language instruction in eighth grade rather than offering world language beginning in seventh grade.
Why it matters: the district said the waiver would allow it to focus staffing and resources on credit-bearing world-language courses in grades 8—12, including continued emphasis on Seal of Biliteracy recognition for qualifying graduates.
Discussion
Director Angie Lacombe summarized staffing considerations and program accomplishments, noting the Seal of Biliteracy achievements for graduates. Board members asked few questions; one board member said they had read the resolution and supported it. Staff said they would pursue the waiver with DPI and return with updates.
Action status
The item was presented as a request for board support; the transcript records board members voicing support but does not record a formal roll-call vote on the resolution during the work session.
