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Shorewood board hears public frustration over teacher nonrenewals, district pledges clearer notices
Summary
Public commenters and board members pressed Shorewood School District leaders for clearer communication after recent notices of nonrenewal and part‑time reductions; superintendent said names can be published going forward and explained statutory timelines that constrained notice windows.
Public concern over recent notices of teacher nonrenewals and part‑time reductions dominated public comment and the superintendent's report at the Shorewood School District board meeting.
Several speakers said the district’s timeline and the lack of employee names in published materials left families and staff confused and anxious. “It quite frankly felt very dishonest, the way it was run,” said a public commenter who identified herself as a Shorewood resident, urging more transparent, earlier communication. Ian Skrowski of East Lake Boulevard also criticized the district’s response to emailed questions after the prior meeting, saying replies felt like “a form email.”
Superintendent Lori Burgos responded during her report that the district would provide more specific information going forward. Burgos said the district consulted legal counsel and…
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