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Wausau School District board votes to enter closed session over parent complaint involving potential student-record confidentiality
Summary
The board voted to move into closed session under cited Wisconsin statutes to consult with legal counsel about a parent complaint that could adversely affect individuals' reputations and involve confidential student information; the motion passed on a roll-call vote.
The Wausau School District board voted to enter closed session to discuss and consult with legal counsel regarding a parent complaint that, if discussed publicly, could have a substantial adverse effect on the reputation of individuals involved and may involve confidential student information.
The chair cited Wisconsin statutes as the authority for a closed session and specifically referenced consultation with legal counsel and potential student-record confidentiality concerns. The chair stated the grounds for the request and asked for the motion; the motion was made and seconded and the board conducted a roll-call vote. Members responding in the roll call recorded affirmative votes, and the chair thanked members before moving into the closed session.
The motion was described in the meeting as seeking authority to "discuss and confer with legal counsel regarding a parent complaint" and to "take action regarding the same" if necessary. No further details of the complaint were discussed in open session in the transcript.
