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At a glance: key votes by the West Allis‑West Milwaukee School Board, May 18, 2026
Summary
The board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, authorized Nathan Hale students to travel to Junior Achievement Nationals, adopted McGraw Hill social studies materials for grades 6–12, temporarily waived policies for a July 4 fireworks event, approved Howen as benefits consultant, renewed the districtwide CEP, and recessed into executive session to consider a personnel matter.
The West Allis‑West Milwaukee School Board took the following formal actions on May 18, 2026:
• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion passed by voice vote). (SEG 028–034)
• Approved the consent agenda — minutes, employment summary, supplementary contracts and financial report (voice vote). (SEG 966–973)
• Approved action 11.1: Nathan Hale Junior Achievement team travel to Boston for nationals (out‑of‑state field trip approved; staff will ensure academic accommodations for students whose finals coincide with travel). (SEG 974–1003)
• Approved action 11.2: Adoption of McGraw Hill grade 6–12 social studies core resource as recommended by the district committee (no changes since the workshop). (SEG 1004–1052)
• Approved action 11.3: Temporary waiver of specific board policies to host a city July 4 fireworks event on district property. (SEG 1054–1086)
• Approved action 11.4: Contract award to Howen for benefits consulting services and directed a study of the feasibility and implications of moving from fully insured to self‑funded plans. (SEG 1088–1489)
• Approved action 11.5: Renewed the districtwide Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) to continue free breakfast and lunch for all students; staff to confirm DPI policy options for making the program permanent. (SEG 1505–1599)
• Voted to convene in executive session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85 to discuss a specific personnel matter. (SEG 1601–1632)
Votes were recorded by voice except where a roll call was used to enter executive session; the transcript records the motions, seconds and "That passes" confirmations but does not list full roll‑call tallies for each vote in the public minutes.
