The Kenosha Unified School District board approved a continuation of a community liaison agreement with the Kenosha County Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and related partner services, and adopted a resolution asking state lawmakers to restore and strengthen general school aid.

DCFS liaison contract: District staff described a long‑running liaison program that places DCFS workers and partner staff in secondary schools to provide on‑site student supports, evening/weekend services, and family engagement aimed at improving attendance and meeting student needs. Staff said the contract was shifted to align with the district fiscal calendar and requested an 18‑month contract for $424,000.74 from fund 80 to cover the period through June 30, 2027. Board member Mrs. Landry moved to approve the contract (term 01/01/2026–06/30/2027); the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff explained the program’s attendance work includes 'truant runs,' home visits, parent engagement and incentives.

Resolution on state funding: Board member Dr. Price introduced a bipartisan resolution (noted as Resolution 458) that criticized the 2025–27 biennial budget for providing only nominal per‑pupil increases and insufficient special education funding, saying those shortfalls forced KUSD to cut staff and raise local property taxes. The resolution asks Wisconsin legislators to restore general aid and to pass SB 170/AB 196 (measures that would allow retired teachers to return to classrooms without penalty). After short discussion characterizing the resolution as an advocacy step, the board voted to approve the resolution and staff said they would transmit copies to Wisconsin legislators, Governor Tony Evers and local media.

Why it matters: The DCFS liaison contract funds direct student supports in district schools; the resolution signals the board’s intent to advocate statewide on funding and staffing issues that the administration said are impacting classroom sizes and program cuts.

What’s next: The DCFS contract will be implemented under fund 80, and staff will report on goals and outcomes; the resolution will be distributed to lawmakers and media as described by the administration.