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Parents and educators press Kenosha board to guarantee 30‑minute recess; board agrees to pursue policy

Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education · December 10, 2025
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Summary

Multiple speakers urged the board to adopt a minimum 30‑minute recess across grades; after repeated public comments the board signaled intent to place a recess policy on a future agenda and some board members pledged to draft a motion.

A steady stream of public commenters told the Kenosha Unified School District board that recess is essential for students’ social, emotional and physical health and urged a district policy guaranteeing at least 30 minutes of recess.

“Recess matters. Bringing joy back to school isn't optional,” said Valerie Kretchmer during the…

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