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Wauwatosa board approves 148 open‑enrollment seats after hour‑long debate
Summary
After extensive discussion about class sizes, special‑education services and district finances, the Wauwatosa School District board voted to open 148 open‑enrollment seats for 2026–27 (a mid‑range recommendation), approving a grade‑by‑grade allocation and directing administration to manage equitable placement and a waiting list.
The Wauwatosa School District board voted Jan. 26 to open 148 open‑enrollment seats for the 2026–27 school year, approving a grade‑by‑grade allocation after a lengthy discussion that balanced classroom capacity, staffing and a roughly $1.6 million estimate in additional state aid.
The board approved the district's mid recommendation — 148 seats in total, distributed as proposed by administration: 27 JK, 29 SK, 15 grade 1, 32 grade 2, 10 grade 3, 18 grade 4 and 17 grade 5 — with members voting by roll call; one member was excused. Mr. Morris moved the motion and Miss Heimer Roland seconded it.
Why it mattered: Administration and the district business official laid out the tradeoffs between class‑size targets and revenue. The district estimates next year’s per‑pupil open‑enrollment aid at roughly $11,000 and said filling 148 seats would…
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