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The board spent extended time debating a proposed revision to policy 6300.03 that would change the language from "instruction" to "observance" for student release time; one board member objected that the change broadened the policy and raised attendance implications, and the chair moved to end the discussion after repeated exchanges.
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The board approved Start College Now, early-college and dual-enrollment applications, accepted four resignations and approved two hires including a new chief technology officer and an assistant superintendent of business services (with 10 days paid transition).
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District administrators reported a roughly 95% attendance rate districtwide and declining major discipline referrals, and described layered interventions (NextPath data, restorative practices, bus-seat assignments, wellness checks and community partners) aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism and improving student behavior.
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The student board representative reported on winter wellness week, a pop‑tabs drive (during which a principal was pied), drama previews, athletic and academic successes, and volunteer engagements across Pewaukee schools.
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Michelle Stanke, a seventh‑grade PE teacher, told the Pewaukee School District board that a semester‑long action‑research project giving students choices among activities led to higher participation, fewer excuses and stronger peer collaboration; the program may expand to eighth grade.
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Trustees accepted a teacher resignation and a retirement, approved the hiring of a director of learning, and discussed candidate interview scheduling and upcoming district events, including a spring ribbon‑cutting and graduation dates.
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At a Feb. 23 meeting, the Pewaukee School District showcased an immersive elementary Spanish program at PLE that begins in 5K, uses visuals and gestures to support learners, and connects language lessons to math and cultural projects. Staff invited board members to visit classrooms.
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District staff explained Wisconsin's Act 20 reading law requirements (state universal screener, reading plans for low scorers, third‑grade dismissal rules tied to state assessment), described AIMSwebPlus rollout and tiered interventions, and committed to provide more granular tier and grade‑level data to the board.
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District staff described a multi-step transition process for students with 504 plans and IEPs — spring staffing identification, classroom observations, 'IEP at a glance' forms, student tours and a three‑level transition system — and reported roughly 353 special‑education students districtwide with about 15 struggling initial transitions.
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Board approved termination of the Paul Road Properties LLC lease so the district can relocate the Insight program back on campus; administration said the change reduces recurring costs and avoids future lease extensions.