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Racine school board narrows handbook approval but keeps wage-approval safeguard after heated debate
Summary
The Racine Unified School District board on Nov. 17 approved a revised Operational Expectation (OE) 4 that removes routine board sign-off on handbook and benefit changes while adding a clause reserving board approval of tentative base‑wage agreements; the amendment passed 6–2 after public comment from teachers urging retained oversight.
The Racine Unified School District Board of Education on Nov. 17 approved a modified Operational Expectation (OE) 4 that removes explicit board approval language for routine employee-handbook and economic-benefit changes while adding a sentence that the board must approve any modifications to tentative agreements related to base‑wage collective‑bargaining negotiations. The amended motion passed on a 6–2 roll-call vote.
Why it matters: Public commenters and several board members said the change would reduce board oversight of matters that affect staff pay and working conditions. Supporters said the amendment clarifies that state law requires board approval of base‑wage tentative agreements and that other governance…
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