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Board authorizes delegate to vote conscience on WASB resolutions after discussion of accountability measure
Summary
The board discussed proposed revisions to state school accountability reporting and instructed its delegate to the Wisconsin Association of School Boards to use their discretion and vote their conscience at the upcoming delegate assembly; the board approved the guidance by motion.
Board members discussed proposed Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) resolutions, including a proposal to simplify school accountability report cards by focusing on achievement rather than the current composite of achievement, growth, graduation and target-group outcomes. After discussion, the board moved and approved a motion allowing the district’s delegate to the WASB delegate assembly to vote his or her conscience on proposed resolutions.
Board members debating the accountability-resolution language expressed differing views. One board member argued the existing report-card format— which weights achievement, growth and results for a district’s lowest-performing 20 students—provides a more balanced view of school performance and captures student growth and socioeconomic context. Another board member supported the proposed simplification as a way to increase clarity and transparency.
To provide local direction to the district delegate attending the WASB assembly, the board approved a motion authorizing the delegate to vote using his or her own discretion and conscience at the upcoming January delegate assembly. The board noted the WASB resolutions are advisory to legislators and occur annually.
Ending
The board took no further action on the specific WASB resolutions; it authorized the delegate to act according to the board’s direction to exercise personal discretion at the assembly.
