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Board advances first readings to align policies with Wisconsin Act 89
Summary
The board held first readings on multiple policy updates to comply with Wisconsin Act 89, including limits on staff-to-student electronic communications and clarified categories for staff and volunteers; each reading was approved by voice vote to meet the Sept. 1, 2026 compliance deadline.
At the Committee of the Whole meeting, administration presented required policy changes to comply with Wisconsin Act 89 and asked the board to approve first readings for a suite of policy updates. The changes focus on staff-student electronic communication methods, supervisory categories and volunteer procedures.
"This law requires all public, private and independent charter schools to adopt policies governing employee student communications and conduct or adopt annual staff training on professional boundary violations prior to the 09/01/2026 deadline," a board member read during the committee presentation. The recommended changes clarify that staff may communicate electronically with students only via district Google email or Google Chat for school‑sponsored activities; third‑party apps will not be permitted for record retention reasons.
Board members discussed implementation, training logistics and how the policies apply to coaches and advisers versus youth sport volunteers. The committee approved the first readings by voice vote and will present the finalized policies and any required handbook language at the next regular meeting for final action.
