Board affirms administration’s decision on parent complaint after closed session

The Wausau School District Board of Education voted after a closed session on July 13 to approve the administration’s decision in a parent complaint and directed the district president to confirm that decision in writing.

The chair convened a closed session under what the board cited in the meeting as Wisconsin statutes 19.851(f) and (g) and referenced protections for confidential student information under Wisconsin statute 118.125. The board said the matter, if discussed in open session, could have a substantial adverse effect on the reputation of individuals involved.

After returning to open session, a board member moved “to approve the administration's decision with regard to the [91 30] complaint as discussed in closed session and to direct the president to confirm this in writing.” The motion was seconded and carried by roll call, with board members present recording unanimous support.

The board did not disclose details of the complaint or the administration’s decision, citing student privacy and the statutory authority invoked for the closed session. The meeting record shows the board approved the motion by individual roll-call votes listed by members' names.

The board followed the procedural steps described in state law to move into closed session, then returned to open session and took formal action. No further public details about the substance of the complaint or the administration’s findings were provided at the meeting.