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Board approves independent hearing officer agreement for 2025–26 expulsions
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Summary
The board approved the annual agreement with independent hearing officers to preside over expulsion hearings and provide recommendations to the board.
The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District board on July 14 approved the annual agreement with independent hearing officers who preside over student expulsion hearings and make recommendations to the board.
Administration said the district uses an independent hearing officer for expulsions and that the officer’s recommendation is presented to the board for final decision. Board members said they value the neutrality and expertise an independent officer brings to a difficult process.
The board approved the agreement by voice vote; no substantive changes to the contract were presented at the meeting.
