Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Curriculum Course Changes topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board Reviews Proposed New Courses; Personal‑finance Requirement Under Act 60 Noted
Summary
District staff previewed new CTE, business and music courses for next year and said Wisconsin Act 60 will require a personal finance course for the class of 2028; board will consider formal curriculum approval in spring.
District staff presented a set of proposed new courses for middle and high school and asked the board to review them for inclusion in course selection materials. No vote was taken; formal curriculum approval is scheduled for the spring meeting.
Anthony explained that most Class of 2025 curricular approvals (particularly new tech‑ed and engineering classes) are deferred to spring because the new tech‑ed spaces will not be ready next year. He said counselors need finalized course lists now for student course selection materials and the board’s initial review will let staff publish accurate options.
On personal finance, Anthony told the board that Wisconsin Act 60 will require high school students beginning with next year’s freshmen (the class of 2028) to complete a personal finance course as a graduation requirement. He said the district will offer a standard personal finance course and an option for dual credit with the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.
Staff highlighted one new music studio lab that grew from teacher action research and compensation‑model support for master‑level teachers. Board members expressed appreciation for the course innovation and asked clarifying questions about implementation timing and options for college credit.
Next steps: staff will return with the formal curriculum presentation and a spring vote; if a course is not offered in the fall after final review, it will not be included in that year’s schedule.
