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Board keeps open-enrollment space designations; two members vote no citing special-education access
Summary
The board approved the 2025–26 open-enrollment space designation on a 5–2 vote; two members argued the district should do more to accept students with special needs.
The Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education voted 5–2 to approve the district’s open-enrollment space designation for the 2025–26 school year after a short debate about access for students with special needs.
Board member Andrew Becker, who cast one of two no votes, said he would “once again” vote no on the designation to register a policy objection. He said the vote reflects a belief that districts should “do better” than relying on limiting open-enrollment spaces for special education students. Becker added that families with resources can often secure transfers while others cannot, and that the district should work collaboratively with other districts to expand access.
Board member Crossen joined Becker in urging the district to examine the factors driving the current designation and to seek ways to accept more students with special education needs. Board members McCoy, Liarley, Mills, Gerlach and Lee voted in favor. Kinsey, who opened online voting, announced results and confirmed the motion carried.
District staff presented the space designations as a recommendation; the board approved the staff recommendation. The board directed staff to communicate the space designations and update the enrollment portal. Board members suggested the matter will require strategic follow-up on special education capacity across districts.
The vote was recorded in the meeting minutes: Becker and Crossen opposed; McCoy, Liarley, Mills, Gerlach and Lee voted yes. No abstentions were recorded.
