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March 18, 2019

Proceedings

The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by Board President, Tony Arnett, on

Monday, March 18, 2019, beginning at 6:01 p.m., the Board Room, at the Educational Service Center,

111 Dodge Street, Watertown, WI.

Music Selection: WHS music students performed a woodwind instrumental of the National Anthem

under the direction of WHS Music Education Teacher, Chad Martin.

Board Members Present: Paul Van Den Langenberg, Jennifer Bakke, Ron Buchanan, Fred Jandt,

Frances Milburn, Mark Holland, Karrie Uttech and Tony Arnett

Board Members Absent: Steve Kauffeld

Also Present: Cassandra Schug, Superintendent of Schools; Jaime Caudle, Executive Assistant; Jenny

Borst, Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning; Margaret Brady, Director of Human Resources;

and Dave Vitale, Assistant Superintendent/Director of Educational Services

Preview of Agenda: Cassandra Schug, Superintendent of Schools, previewed the meeting agenda

and noted there were no changes.

Public Input: None

Announcements/Recognition/Communications:

Mike Lafler Recognition for Mascot Art:

The Board and Administration recognized former WUSD staff member Mike Lafler for his skilled

craftsmanship of the mascot art displayed at the Educational Services Center, WHS, RMS and Webster

Elementary schools. Mr. Lafler was presented with a plaque honoring his work.

Student Board Representatives: No Student Board Representatives were in attendance.

Youth Apprenticeship & Cooperative Skills Program Recognition:

Cyndy Sandberg, Jefferson County School to Career Coordinator and Sarah Tarpey, WHS Family

Consumer Sciences Teacher and School to Career Coordinator, presented recognition certificates to

Youth Apprenticeship and Co-Op students, who were escorted by their local employers.

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Board Member Recognition – Karrie Uttech

It was moved by Ron Buchanan, seconded by Fred Jandt, that the following resolution be adopted.

SCHOOL BOARD RESOLUTION

#8822

WHEREAS, Karrie Uttech, has served as a member of the Board of Education of the Watertown

Unified School District for the past four years, and

WHEREAS, she has served with distinction and dedication while representing and promoting the

best educational interests of the youth of the school district, and

WHEREAS, she has also served on a number of special committees of the Board of Education,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Watertown Unified School

District does hereby express its appreciation and gratitude to Karrie Uttech, for her unselfish public

service and for the significant contributions she has made to the school district and public education.

The resolution was adopted unanimously by roll call vote.

Strategic Discussion:

eCampus Update: Dave Vitale and Supervisor of Instructional Technology, Bob Logan updated the

Board with information regarding the progress and growth of the District’s eCampus programming.

Health Insurance Review: Associated Benefits and Risks Consulting Representative, Andy

O’Halek, shared with the Board the benchmarking project summary regarding the District’s health

insurance.

WASB Convention: School Board Members Frances Milburn, Jennifer Bakke and Paul Van Den

Langenberg reported out on the 2019 Wisconsin State Education Convention that they attended in

January. Information was shared from the various sessions that were held during the convention.

Events in the Watertown Unified School District: Cassandra Schug, Superintendent of Schools

shared positive happenings in the District:

Thank you to March to November Race Series, Inc. for a $1,000 donation to SkillsUSA!

National School Breakfast Week was held the week of March 4th! A big “thank you” to our

food and nutrition team!

The Gosling Career Fair will be held at WHS on March 22nd, in partnership with the Chamber

of Commerce. Juniors, and select seniors, will be attending the event in the morning and the

public is welcome to attend from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. These will be over 70 vendors in

attendance! What a fantastic opportunity!

Webster Elementary School recently held a “Penny War” to support a fellow Webster Wildcat

who is having ongoing medical issues. The family was very thankful for the generous donation.

Way to go, Webster Wildcats!

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Read Across America, held in conjunction with Dr. Suess’s March 2nd birthday, was celebrated

across the District with all sorts of fantastic activities and celebrations! What a great way to

make reading fun!

A big “shout out” to the elementary principals for participating in the Strive for Less Than Five

challenge. Mr. Bare, Mrs. Lessner, Mr. Clark and Mrs. Wendt all had fun while encouraging

students to strive for less than five days of absence. Check out Facebook to see the attendance

winners!

Policy Review did not meet this month, so there were no reports.

Department Reports and Board Committee Reports:

Fiscal Management Update: On behalf of Brittany Altendorf, Director of Human Resources,

Margaret Brady gave an update from the joint Fiscal Management /Human Resources Committee

meeting held on March 11, 2019. Agenda items included:

Health Insurance Review and Benchmarking Report

Open Enrollment Numbers

2019/20 Budget Driver Discussion

2019/20 Preliminary Budget (Four-Year Look)

Review of Invoices and Variance Report

Human Resources Update: Margaret Brady, Director of Human Resources gave an update from the

joint Human Resources/Fiscal Management Committee meeting held on March 11, 2019. Agenda

items included:

Health Insurance Review and Benchmarking Report

Educational Services Update: Dave Vitale, Assistant Superintendent/Director of Curriculum and

Instruction, gave an update from the Educational Services Committee meeting held on March 12, 2019.

Agenda items included:

Elementary Literacy – Program Update

o Journeys Plus/Delta Review – K-5 Literacy Team (March 19)

o Standards Alignment Work

o Coaching Cycles Updates

o Internal Coordination and Communication (Setting the Stage for a 5-year Plan)

Spring Assessments Preview

o WSAS

o Network Performance/Testing Environment

o Benchmark Assessments

Teaching and Learning: Jenny Borst, Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning, highlighted the

following:

Literacy discussions have been happening throughout each grade level

Staff NVCI trainings and refreshers will be held on March 21st and April 4th

The Special Education staff has been working on preparing students for the Forward exams

Literacy teams will continue to meet regularly

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Consent Agenda

It was moved by Ron Buchanan, seconded by Karrie Uttech, that the following resolution be adopted.


#8823

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Watertown Unified School District Board of Education approve the

following consent agenda items:

Minutes:

Board Meeting – February 25, 2019

Special Board Meeting – February 27, 2019

Special Board Meeting – March 13, 2019

Committee Summaries:

Educational Services – March 12, 2019

Fiscal Management – March 11, 2019

Human Resources – March 12, 2019

Planning – None

Policy Review – None

Personnel/Staffing:

Staff Resignations/Retirements/Terminations:

Staff Resignations:

Certified Staff:

Kristen Roberts Social Worker

Lincoln Elementary School

(effective 6/7/19)

Non-Certified Staff:

Scott Robertson Custodian

Douglas Elementary School

(effective 4/9/19)

John Vesper Cleaner

Webster Elementary School

(effective 3/7/19)

Staff Retirements:


Susan Lindloff Special Education Paraprofessional

Riverside Middle School

(effective 6/6/19)

Patrick Miller Maintenance

District Wide

(effective 5/1/19)

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Michael Opps Custodian

Douglas Elementary School

(effective 5/7/19)

Staff Appointments:

Certified Staff:


Patricia Olivos Nutrition Services

High School

(effective 3/4/19)

Extra-Curricular Appointments:

Alexander Crogan Softball – JV Coach

Meghan Petroski Girls Soccer – JV2 Coach

Approval of Bills

First Reading of the Following District Policies: None

Second Reading of the Following District Policies:

#1311 – Public Complaints About School Personnel or Relating to Schools (revisions)

#1312 – Public Complaints About Instructional Materials (revisions)

#1312.1 – Public Complaint Procedures Concerning Instructional Materials (revisions)

#1323 – Use of Students in Solicitations (no revisions recommended)

#1326 – Lottery Type Activities (revisions)

#1330 – Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Information (revisions)

#1330.1 – Administrative Rule – Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Information (revisions)

#1331 – Advertising in the Schools (revisions)

#1331.1 – Advertising Guidelines (revisions)

#1331.2 – Community Sponsorship (revisions)

#1333 – Use of School Facilities (no revisions recommended)

#1333.1 – Use of School Facilities Regulations (revisions)

#1334 – Tobacco Free District (revisions)

#1335 – Non-District Sponsored Student Clubs and Activities (revisions)

#1410 – Relations Between Local Government Authorities (revisions)

#1411 - Relations with Police Authorities (revisions)

#1411.1 – Guidelines for Police Questioning of Students on School Grounds (revisions)

#1415 – Relations with Recreation Authorities (revisions)

#1420 – Relations Between Churches and Schools (revisions)

#1611 – Student Teaching and Internship (no revisions recommended)

#1620 – Cooperative Education Programs (revisions)

#1630 – Relations with Educational Researchers (no revisions recommended)

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#6710 – Safety Program (revisions)


2019/20 Budget Drivers It was moved by Ron Buchanan, seconded by Jennifer Bakke, that the following resolution be adopted.


#8824

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Watertown Unified School District Board of Education approves the

2019/20 Budget Drivers listed below to be used during the budgeting process. The Budget Drivers listed

below will be used to determine the high priorities areas of the budget so the funding allocations stay

aligned with the goals of the District.

1. Build the budget with the future of the District in mind. Project 4 years forward with the

intention of managing the referendum revenue to its fullest capacity.

2. Sustain (fund) the 5-year capital plan

3. Align 2019-20 program drivers to strategic priorities

4. Continue zero-based budgeting process

5. Create a 5 year vision to reduce or eliminate a large operational deficit in the 2023/24 school

year.

The resolution was adopted unanimously by voice vote.

2019 Summer School Staff

It was moved by Karrie Uttech, seconded by Frances Milburn, that the following resolution be adopted.


#8825

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following staff be employed in the Watertown Unified School District for

the 2019 Summer School Program:

Certified Teachers

Marissa Dachs

Denise Galecki

Adam Larsen

Thomas Mulligan

Tanya Young

Support Staff

Tyana Almanza

Tashina Dunham

Desirae Dunn

Holly Cramer

Jeanette Cutler

Melissa Dishneau

Kelly Lindemann

Alejandra Munoz

Mary Rinka

Angela Sisulak

Waldeen Smith

Brynn Wichman

Destiney Wruck

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2019/20 Teacher Contracts

It was moved by Frances Milburn, seconded by Ron Buchanan, that the following resolution be

adopted.


#8826

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following certified staff be issued contracts for the 2019/20 school

year:

Alexandra Agar-Pratt

Karri Alwin

Laurie Anderson

Leires Ansel

Elizabeth Atkins

Sara Babino

Daniel Ballou

Abby Bamba

Mark Bardenwerper

Mary Barr

Michael Bartley

Christopher Batterman

Nancy Bauer

Ann Baxter

Brian Beaudo

Michelle Beine

Denise Benson

Heather Bernhardt

Christine Bethke

Joel Bethke

Sabina Biel

Anthony Bilgrien

Alicia Bishop

Jamie Blakeley

Lee Bosch

Mary Pat Boschert

Bryan Bremberger

Amanda Brunner

Holly Buell

Michael Burd

Kristin Burke

Alexis Burns

Dana Busler

Samantha Calliari

Wendy Canenguez

Alan Capps

Emmie Carpenter

Andrew Cashin

Jennifer Cashin

Liam Champeau

Leisha Chapman

Amy Clark

Lisa Clark

Lori Clark

Katherine Curtis

Michael Cunningham

Robert Cunningham

Amy Daniels

Meaghan Daun

Lianne Davis

Meghan Davis

Pamela J De Rosier

Kari Dean

Shelly Degrandt

Karen Dentice

Samantha Diderrich

Marla Diestelmann

Richard Dilcher

Andrew Dobbins

Jesse Domer

Wanda Doughty

Gayle Ebert

Candace Fessler

Deborah Fischer

Lynn Foelker

Tammy Foerster

Bruce Foley

Ross Foley

Steven Frank

Bethany Fredericks

Saedra Fremont

Elizabeth Gerike

Brian Gerike

Kolleen Gibbons

Lynn Gilbert

Stephannie Gilbert-Crane

Teresa Gimler

Sue Gockel

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Kathryn Godfroy

Jolene Goeden-Massuch

Leigh Ann Graf

Kristin Grender

Michael Gross

Amy Grotenhuis

Jennifer Gums

Elizabeth Haase

Sarah Hafenstein

Deborah Hamada

Cory Hamilton

Robert Harms

Jenifer Hedrick

Josh Heier

Carrie Hein

Gary Held

Tahera Horstman

Cathy Houchin

Megan Jakubiak

Theresa A Janke Oestreicher

Patricia Jansen

Sydney Jaskolka

Amy Johnson

Andrew Johnson

Angela Johnson

Thomas Jonas

Jessica Jones

Carrie Kaczmarek

Benjamin Kamrath

Joel Kamrath

Lauren Kell

Allison Keller

Christopher Kemp

Larry Kempen

Darianne Keuler-Nelson

Desha Keuler-Pulkrabek

Jill Klawitter

Eric Kleine

Gina Kleine

Leah Klotz

Jamie Klubertanz

Lora Konz

Matthew Kranz

Vanessa Kreblin

Corissa Kressin

Cally Kretchmer

Nicole Kreutzman

Elizabeth Kriege

Kyle Krueger

Tina Krueger

Jacqueline Ladew

Reid Ladew

Lauren Leahy

Lindsey Lease

Jeffrey Lehman

Jesse Leonhardt

Karen Lesch

Joelle Lillge

Hillary Lobenstein

Patricia Loftus

Nicole Loppnow

Michelle Mankiewicz

Amy Marchant

Sheila Marg

Chad Martin

Danielle Mcdonald

Emily Mcfarland

Rhonda Mecikalski

Kristine Meloy

Matthew Meracle

Melanie Meracle

Emily Merritt

Christopher Mertens

K Scot Meyer

Kathleen Miers

Ryan Moldenhauer

Susan Moldenhauer

Annmarie Moulton

Travis Moulton

Judy Mueller

Megan Mueller

Rhonda Nachtigall

Crystal Nelson

Kerry Neimon

John Nortman

Tina Oiler

Thomas Olszewski

Jill Oswald

Julie Pasbrig

David Pawl

Jolene Payne

Ashley Peirick

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Jennifer Pennington

Christina Peters

Christine Peters

Emma Phillips

Mark Phillips

Lisa Pirkel

Kelly Pokrzywa

Nadine Preinfalk

Debra Pritchard

Melissa Prochaska

Sherry Provenzano

Kathryn Rademaker

Abby Reichert

Stefanie Renner

Joi-Lynn Rens

Jenna Retzlaff

Casey Riggs

Kaitlyn Rinka

Kelvin Roe

Rachel Rolfs

Rebecca Roost

Suzanne Roth

Cheryl Rowedder

Linda Ruesink

Amy Schaumann

Stephen Schleicher

Wendy Schmit

Kim Schneider

Cathie Schoenike

Caitlyn Schroeder

Joan Schubarth

Alexander Schuh

Diane Schultz

Nicole Schwager

Bethany Schwefel

Mark Searing

Marie Severing

Angel Slawinski

Tressa Smail

Crystal Soldner

Nicole Stangler

Molly Stapleton

Courtney Stark

Rebecca Stauffacher

Erin Steuerwald

Robert Stocks

Stephanie Stoeger

Matthew Stollberg

Jana Strobel

Karen Sturdevant

Pamela Suski

Timothy Suski

Sarah Tarpey

Jennifer Templin

Justin Thayer

Wendy Thayer

Cinnamon Theder

Carissa Theis

Blair Thorpe

Erin Tibbitts

Russell Tiedemann

Hannah Timmel

Kristen Travis

Jessica Trexler

Amy True

Brad Vonck

Sarah Walker

Linda Wallace

Jennifer Walter

Anthony Washetas

Michelle Webster

Christine Weddig

Dana Wegner

Kendall Wegner

Lori Wegner

Lisa Wehner

Miranda Weinheimer

Tammy Welter

Jenna Wendt

Kayla Wendt

Kristen Wichman

Kimberly Wiechmann

Jessica Wiedenfeld

Sue Will

Andrew Woodard

Jessica Wortman

Donna Wucherer

Tanya Wyse

Jana Zimmerman

Laurie Zwieg

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Public Input: None

Adjournment: There being no further business, it was moved by Karrie Uttech, seconded by Jennifer

Bakke, and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Tony Arnett

Board President (signed)

(Disclaimer: These minutes are uncorrected and any corrections made thereto will be noted in the meeting at which they are approved.)

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First Reading of the Following District Policies:

None

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Second Reading of the Following District Policies:

#1311 – Public Complaints About School Personnel or Relating to Schools (revisions)

Community Relations

Public Activities Involving Staff, Students and/or School Facilities

Public Complaints About School Personnel or Relating to Schools

The Board recognizes that issues or complaints can best be resolved at the most immediate supervisory or

administrative level. The Board further recognizes that staff should be given the opportunity to consider

and respond to concerns.

The complainant shall first attempt to resolve the issue with the individual(s) as close to their the origin

of the concern as possible.

If the issue is not resolved the complainant shall submit his/her concern in writing to the building

principal or appropriate supervisor. A meeting will be held within five (5) working days after receipt of

the written concern. The principal/supervisor shall respond in writing with within ten (10) working days

following the meeting.

The following complaint procedures apply for general cases of concern. This procedure may not be

utilized if other, more specific procedures, apply (e.g., pupil discrimination complaints, Section 504

complaint procedure; or IDEA complaints/due process requests).

Formal Complaint Procedures

A. Administrative Review

Following appropriate efforts to resolve a concern at the building or supervisor level and if there

is no satisfactory solution reached, the concern may be submitted in writing to the Superintendent

of Schools/designee within ten (10) working days. All formal complaints must include the name

and signature of the complainant. The Superintendent or his/her designee will schedule a meeting

after receiving the written concern. The Superintendent/designee shall upon review decide the

merits of the concern, determine the action to be taken, if any, and report the findings and

resolution of the issue to the complainant within fifteen (15) working days.

The Board of Education shall be notified of written, signed complaints under review by the

Superintendent/designee that have the potential of advancing to the Board.

B. Review/Hearing by Board of Education

If the complainant believes the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved by the

Superintendent/designee, the individual may request in writing that the matter be reviewed by the

Board of Education.

1. A written, signed complaint shall be submitted to the Board Clerk and to the Superintendent

of Schools. The complaint must state briefly the underlying acts and a proposed resolution.

2. In order to determine the need for a hearing, the Board must determine if the complaint

involves a substantial question of policy or importance to the District and if the

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Administration’s investigation was not sufficient. The Board, in its sole discretion, may

deny the request for the hearing.

3. If the Board decides to conduct a hearing, the individual(s) named in the complaint and

appropriate administrator shall be notified in writing and advised of his/her right to be

present at the hearing.

4. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall notify in writing the complainant(s), the

individual(s) named in the complaint, and other concerned persons of the date and time

established for the hearing.

5. The hearing shall be conducted in a manner that provides due process to all participants.

6. The Board Clerk will provide the findings/decision of the Board in writing to the

participants.

Policy Approved: June 19, 1985

Policy Revised: February 23, 2009

January 27, 2014

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#1312 – Public Complaints About Instructional Materials (revisions)

Community Relations


Public Complaints About Instructional Materials

Any resident of the Watertown Unified School District WUSD may raise objections to instructional

materials used in the district’s educational program despite the fact that the materials were carefully

selected by qualified individuals according to established criteria. Objections concerning instructional

materials should be made in accordance with established procedures.

Any resident or employee of the school district WUSD may also formally request reconsideration of

instructional materials used in the district’s District’s educational program on the basis of

appropriateness. Procedures shall be developed for the reconsideration of instructional materials. These

procedures shall be for the purpose of considering the opinions of those individuals in the schools and

community who were not involved in the selection process.

Cross Reference: 6413, Selection of Instructional Materials


Policy Revised: September 30, 2013

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#1312.1 – Public Complaint Procedures Concerning Instructional Materials (revisions)

Community Relations


Public Complaint Procedures Concerning Instructional Materials

Objections about Instructional Materials

1. The school official, or staff member, receiving a complaint regarding instructional materials shall try

to resolve the issue informally. The materials shall remain in use, unless removed through established

procedures.

a. The school official, or staff member, initially receiving a complaint shall explain to the

complainant the school’s selection procedure, criteria and qualifications of those persons selecting

the material.

b. The school official or staff member initially receiving a complaint shall explain to the best of

his/her ability the particular place the objected to material occupies in the educational program, its

intended educational usefulness and additional information regarding its use, or refer the

complaining party to someone who can identify and explain the use of the material.

2. In the event that the person making an objection to the material is not satisfied with the initial

explanation, the complainant should would be referred to the Director of Teaching and Learning

Educational Services or designee to handle such complaints or to the media specialist for school

depending on the origins of the adopted material. If the complainant desires to file a formal

complaint, the person to whom the complainant has been referred will assist in filling out a

Reconsideration Request Form in full.

3. The staff member receiving the initial complaint shall advise the principal where the challenged

material is being used, of the initial contact no later than the end of the following school day, whether

or not the complainant has apparently been satisfied by the initial contact. A written record of the

contact shall be maintained by the principal.

4. The principal shall review the selection and objection rules with the staff at least annually, the staff

shall be reminded that the right to object to materials is one granted by policies enacted by the Board

of Education. They shall also be reminded of ethical and practical considerations in attempting to

handle resident complaints with courtesy and integrity.

Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials

1. Each school and the school district’s WUSD’s central office will keep on hand and make available

reconsideration request forms. All formal objections to instructional materials must be made on this

form.

2. The reconsideration request form shall be signed by the complainant and filed with Director of

Teaching and Learning Educational Services or designee or someone so designated by the

Superintendent.

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3. Within five business days of the filing of the form, the Director of Teaching and Learning

Educational Services or person so designated by the Superintendent designee, shall file the material in

question with the ad-hoc Reconsideration Committee for reevaluation. The Committee shall

recommend disposition to the office of the district administrator.

4. Generally, access to challenged material shall not be restricted during the reconsideration process.

However, in unusual circumstances, the material may be removed temporarily by following the

provisions in (5) (e) below.

The Reconsideration Committee

The Reconsideration Committee shall be made up of seven members, including:

One teacher designated annually by the Director of Teaching and Learning Educational Services

or designee

One school media specialist designated annually by the Director of Teaching and Learning

Educational Services or designee

Two members from the community appointed annually by the Director of Teaching and Learning

Educational Services or designee

Two high school students selected annually from and by the Student Advisory Committee WHS

Administration.

1. The Committee shall meet on an ad-hoc, as needed basis at a time and place designated by the

Director of Teaching and Learning Educational Services or designee and made known to the

members of the Committee at least three school days in advance.

2. Special meetings may be called by the Director of Teaching and Learning Educational Services or

designee to consider temporary removal of materials in unusual circumstances.

3. The Committee shall receive all reconsideration request forms from the Director of Teaching and

Learning Educational Services or person designated by the Superintendent designee.

4. The procedure for the meeting following receipt of a reconsideration request form shall be as follows:

Distribute copies of written request form.

Give complainant or a group spokesperson an opportunity to talk about and expand on the

request form.

Distribute reputable, professionally prepared reviews of the material when available.

Distribute copies of challenged material as available.

5. At a subsequent meeting, interested persons, including the complainant, may have the opportunity to

share their views. The Committee may request that individuals with special knowledge be present to

give information to the Committee.

6. The complainant shall be kept informed concerning the status of his/her complaint throughout the

Committee reconsideration process. The complainant and known interested partied shall be given

appropriate notice of such meetings.

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7. At the second or a subsequent meeting, as desired or necessary, the Committee shall make its decision

in either open or closed session. The Committee’s final decision will be (1) to take no removal

action, (2) to remove all or part of the challenged material or (3) to limit the educational use of the

challenged material. The sole criteria for the final decision is the appropriateness of the material for

its intended educational use. The vote on the decision shall be by secret ballot. The written decision

and its justification shall be forwarded to the Superintendent for appropriate action, the complainant,

and the school.

8. A decision to sustain a challenge shall not be interpreted as a judgment of irresponsibility on the part

of the professionals involved in the original selection or use of the material.

9. If the complainant is not satisfied with the decision, he/she may address the Board of Education

during an open session of the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.

10. Any person dissatisfied with the decision of the Board may appeal to the Department of Public

Instruction.



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#1323 – Use of Students in Solicitations (no revisions recommended)

Community Relations


Use of Students in Solicitations

The Board discourages the use of students in the distribution of non-school materials in the community

and in the solicitation or collection of funds through public fund drives or other means.

All requests for groups or individuals to use students in the distribution of materials to people in the

community will be referred to the office of the Superintendent to determine whether the requests comply

with the overall purpose of the schools.

Students may engage in the raising of funds, under the control of the school, for certain approved student

activities and for a limited number of public charities previously approved by the building principal.

The school shall not participate in non-approved fundraising campaigns.



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#1326 – Lottery Type Activities (revisions)

Community Relations


Lottery Type Activities

Groups or individuals may not solicit contributions or sell tickets to school personnel, students or

community members attending school activities unless it has gone through the approval process.

Lottery or lottery type activities will not be approved except under the following conditions:

Clubs, organization and/or activities that use a raffle must have a raffle permit from the state. All raffles

must have prior approval by the Building Administrator, Superintendent and the Board of Education a

building administrator and the Superintendent. All raffles must follow District and state guidelines.

The permit must be presented to the appropriate administrator and raffle number recorded.

When permission is granted, it will be good for one year and may be renewed.

(NOTE:) In order to be considered for a raffle license, the State Bingo Control Board requires the following:

(1) the organization to be a non-profit organization in existence for at least one year and (2) the organization

to complete a raffle license application form. Along with the application form, the organization is required

to submit a copy of its constitution or by-laws and $10. Additional information and application forms may be

obtained by contacting the Bingo Control Board at (608) 266-2775.

Policy Approved: January 17, 1990

Policy Revised: July 24, 2017

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#1330 – Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Information (revisions)

Community Relations

Public Activities, Involving Staff, Students and/or School Facilities

Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Information

It is the intent of this policy to facilitate the display and distribution of information regarding community

organizations, activities and events that are relevant to students and their families. The display and

distribution of such non-school sponsored information should not be viewed as endorsement or approval

of the information by the School District. The primary mission of the District, however, is to meet the

educational needs of its students; therefore, the District reserves the right to disallow any display or

distribution which is inconsistent or interferes with this mission.

Display and distribution of non-school sponsored material requires the prior approval of the

Superintendent of his/her designee and is subject to the following guidelines and procedures:

1. Materials must contain the name of the sponsoring organization or individual.

2. Materials must contain the phrase, “This material and/or activity is not sponsored or endorsed by

the School District or its personnel.”

3. Materials must be age appropriate for the student population receiving or viewing the information.

4. A copy of the materials must be provided to the Superintendent or designee for approval for

dissemination at least 48 hours in advance.

5. Time, place, and manner of display or distribution of materials shall be determined by the

building administrator. This decision will be based upon the desire to minimize the interference

with or disruption to the educational program, school business and staff and avoidance of any

undue cost.

6. Display or distribution of materials will not be authorized if the Superintendent or designee

determines that:

a. the material is of a purely commercial nature including but not limited to information that

primarily seeks to advertise for sale of products or services of outside businesses;

b. the material contains libelous, offensive or obscene language;

c. the material may incite or condone illegal acts or violations of Board Policy;

d. the material is insulting, offensive to or violates the privacy of an individual or group;

e. there is reasonable likelihood that the display or distribution of the material will result in

significant disruption to or interference with school procedures or the primary educational

mission of the school;

7. Due to the affiliation of the District with the Watertown Park and Recreation Department, Park

and Rec Recreation materials meeting approved criteria will be distributed.

8. The information to be distribution distributed should be sorted in bundles of 30 for each class per

building.

9. Persons, groups, or agencies seeking approval to distribute or display materials on school

campuses are strongly encouraged:

a. to provide materials translated into languages spoken by the families receiving the

information; and

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b. to offer scholarship or subsidy fees to low income students if fees are requested for

participation.

Policy Approved: February 23, 2006

Policy Revised: June 25, 2012

September 23, 2013

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#1330.1 – Administrative Rule – Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Information (revisions)

Community Relations

Public Activities, Involving Staff, Students and/or School Facilities

Administrative Rule: Distribution of Non-School Sponsored Information

Authorization for Distribution:

The Superintendent shall designate the administrator authorized to review and authorize distribution of

materials under this policy. The information sponsor and affected school administrators shall be

informed of approval or disapproval.

Distribution at School Sites:

Building administrators shall periodically inform students and/or parents about the policy on distribution

of non-school sponsored materials at their schools.

Elementary Schools: Each school will identify a central distribution location at which the building

administrator or designee will post and/or offer for distribution authorized materials under this policy.

The building administrator will monitor this location for compliance with this policy and remove

unauthorized or dated materials. Approved materials shall be sent home with students provided the

sponsor has provided enough copies and grouped the materials by classroom counts for distribution into

teacher mailboxes. (Classroom counts will be provided by the school upon request). Each elementary

school may elect to limit distribution directly to students to a single day each week.

Middle and high schools: Each school will identify a central distribution location(s) at which the

building administrator or designee will post and/or offer for distribution authorized materials under this

policy. Materials will also be made available for students and families in a location in the main

office. The building administrator will monitor this location for compliance with this policy and remove

unauthorized or dated materials.



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#1331 – Advertising in the Schools (revisions)

Community Relations

Relations Between the Public and Schools

Advertising in the Schools

Neither District personnel, nor students of the District shall be employed in any manner for advertising or

otherwise promoting the interests of any political or other non-school agency, individual or organization,

except that:

1. The schools may cooperate in furthering the work of any non-profit, community-wide social service

agency, provided that such cooperation does not restrict or interfere with the educational program of

the schools.

2. The schools may use educational materials bearing only simple mention of the producing firm,

providing such materials can be justified on the basis of educational value.

3. The Superintendent may, with his/her approval, announce and/or authorize any material

demonstrating educational merit or value.

4. The schools may, with Superintendent approval, cooperate with any agency in promoting activities in

the general public interest which promote the educational value or other interests of the students.

5. News media may broadcast athletic contests after securing permission from the building

administrator.

6. The donor of any grant or gift to the Watertown Unified School District may publicize the grant or

gift, so long as the grant or gift and the publicity program has been approved by the Superintendent in

accordance with Policy #3270, Income – Gifts, Grants, and Bequests.

7. Equipment or materials containing advertising of a service, product or activity may be approved for

school use by the Superintendent or his/her designee, if the educational value or savings to district

District taxpayers warrant such approval. Competing commercial enterprises, upon their request,

will be afforded equal opportunity to bid equipment or materials for such approval.

8. Designated contractors may promote the sale of class rings, senior announcement, school pictures,

yearbooks or other services in the schools. Contractors shall be selected by the Director of Business

Services and building administrator in accordance with guidelines developed for the procurement of

student service products.

The following restrictions also apply:

a. No advertising for alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or other harmful substances will be accepted for

any school or school publication. This does not prohibit advertising from establishments whose

business is not primarily dependent upon the sale of alcohol or tobacco products (i.e., restaurants,

bowling alleys, grocery stores).

b. Equipment or materials containing advertising of a political candidate or political viewpoints and

issues are strictly prohibited.

c. Advertising relating to a lottery or other types of gambling is prohibited.

d. Any materials that may be considered libelous, vulgar, racially offensive, factually inaccurate,

sexually explicit, or otherwise inappropriate for use in schools will not be accepted.

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The Board of Education or their designee reserves the right to accept or reject any, or all, advertisements.

The District also reserves the right to temporarily cover or remove advertisements for specific events.


Policy Revised: April 14, 1994

November 17, 2005

July 24, 2017

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#1331.1 – Advertising Guidelines (revisions)

Community Relations


Advertising Guidelines

The use of displays in the schools or distribution of pamphlets and literature relating to non-school

subjects or activities by non-school organizations shall be approved by the Superintendent. The use of

educational materials such as training films bearing only the name of the donor or producer on the lead or

trailer shall be left to the discretion of the building administrator.

The advance sale of tickets in the Watertown Unified School District for activities sponsored by local

organizations shall be limited to school activities or functions sponsored by school-related organizations.

School-related organizations such as (but not limited to): Parent Teacher Organization, Scout groups,

Parent Music Club, the American Field Service, and the Watertown teacher’s education association

Teacher’s Education Association. Such sale of tickets shall not be carried on within the classrooms and

shall be confined to a time and place as designated by the school principal site administrator.

The distribution of any information or advertising literature for such activities shall be limited to the

above school-related groups, with the exception that permission will be granted for the distribution of the

summer programs and/or schedules of the Watertown Recreation Department.


Policy Revised: February 27, 2003

November 17, 2005

July 24, 2017

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#1331.2 – Community Sponsorship (revisions)

Business and Non-Instructional Operations

Advertising in Schools

Community Sponsorship

The Board of Education permits the Director of Business Services or designee, to allow both partial and

full commercial sponsorships in addition to other district-approved fundraising initiatives.

It is the policy of the Board to encourage and approve sponsorships that benefit the District, its schools,

employees or students by the District accepting money, goods and/or services in exchange for the District

acknowledging the sponsor’s contribution. The Board recognizes that it would be financially beneficial

to allow the sponsorship of the District, its schools, school programs, interscholastic athletic programs,

extra-curricular activities and other school activities, events, publications and public information, news

releases, etc. in exchange for the District’s acknowledgement of such sponsor’s contribution. However,

all sponsorships shall meet the criteria set forth in this policy which provides, among other things, that

the sponsorship shall not be contrary to the District’s mission, conflict with Board policy or District

rules and regulations, or undermine the District’s educational objectives. No sponsorship shall be

construed as or constitute an endorsement by the District, Board or school of the sponsor or its product,

service or program, etc., and the Board, and the schools reserve the right to refuse or decline the offer

of any sponsor for any reason.

Sponsors wanting to sponsor school achievement award programs or donate equipment, supplies, or

materials must gain prior approval of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee. Approval

decision will be based upon the following criteria:

The sponsorship shall not conflict with District and Board policies.

The sponsorship shall not adversely impact the District’s reputation or image.

The sponsorship shall not promote illegal or unhealthy activities.

Sponsor involvement must focus upon donations that will enhance or extend th work of the

schools and are compatible with the District priorities and goals.

Donations that are focused mainly on the solicitation of business or the collection or resources

for a sponsor’s own purposes will not be allowed.

Recognition of sponsors making contributions determined to be advantageous to the schools

may be allowed on a case-by-case basis and will read “made possible through funding by

(business name).”

Donations that require acceptance by signing a contract should be reviewed by the principal

at the site, the Superintendent of Schools, and legal counsel with a report to the Board of

Education.

The District prohibits sponsors from offering cash rebates to individuals. All discounts shall

be reflected in the written contract.

Sponsorships shall not be accepted from any business or organization that:

o Has as its primary function the sale or distribution of alcohol, tobacco products, controlled

substances or products/items which are inappropriate for school age children.

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o Which by name and/or purpose exploits any race, gender, age, disability, or national origin

group.

o Represents a particular religion or political party.

Depending on the type and amount of sponsorship support offered, the Director of Business

Services or designee, with approval of the Superintendent, may enter into agreements which

include, but are not limited to:

o Adding the sponsor’s name to the title of the program in all appropriate Watertown

Unified School District literature.

o Using the sponsor’s name on staff and/or participant apparel. (ie. tee shirts t-shirts, caps,

jackets).

o Providing for in-kind support of Watertown Unified School District’s programs and

services through advertising and promotions. (ie. radio and television spots, special events

or products).

o Providing sponsorship signage at program sites. (ie. banners, placards).

At the time a private or commercial sponsorship is being contemplated, the Board of Education will be

informed.

The WUSD shall not discriminate in the acceptance and administration of gifts, bequests, scholarships

and other aids, benefits or services to students from private agencies, organizations, or persons on the

basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status,

sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability/handicap.

Discrimination complaints shall be processed in accordance with established procedures.

Legal Reference: Section 118.12, Wisconsin Statutes

PI 9.03, Wisconsin Administrative Code

Policy Approved: April 26, 2007

Policy Reviewed: July 24, 2017

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#1333 – Use of School Facilities (no revisions recommended)

Community Relations


Use of School Facilities

The Board encourages the use of school facilities by local groups and organizations which have as their

objective the development of personal character and civic welfare. The instructional program shall,

however, at all times have priority in the use of school facilities.

School building facilities shall be available to the following:

1. Civic, community and church groups on the basis of established guidelines.

2. Recognized youth organizations for the purpose of social or recreational activities if such activities

are under the auspices or sponsorship of a local community, civic or church organization.

3. City Park and Recreation Department, for the use of athletic and physical education facilities,

without cost, provided dates and times do not require overtime to be paid by the school district.

School grounds, playgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities, excluding football stadium shall be

available to the community through the City Park and Recreation Department.

4. Non-resident and non-civic groups upon specific approval of the Board.

In the event that a school building is officially closed for reason of severe weather, mechanical difficulty

or by order of the fire, police or health department, the use of the building will not be permitted.

A use of school facilities fee schedule shall be approved by the Board, and the administration shall

establish use of school facilities regulations. Established regulations, insurance requirements, and

charges must be adhered to by all groups and/or individuals using school facilities.

Legal Reference: Sections 120.13 (17), (19) and (21)

120.75 Wisconsin Statutes


Policy Revised: April 24, 2017

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#1333.1 – Use of School Facilities Regulations (revisions)

Community Relations


Use of School Facilities Regulations

General Guidelines

A. Educational, civic or community groups may use school facilities in accordance with the policies of

the Board and the Conditions conditions set forth herein, providing the use of such facility does not

conflict with the regularly scheduled or extra-curricular activities of the school.

B. Requests for use of school facilities for a WUSD school-related function must be made through the

building principal. Requests for use of school facilities for non-school functions must be approved by

the building principal and Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds. All requests for use of facilities

should be made at least one week prior to the date of the first use of such facilities. Notice of any

change of date or cancellation of building use should be given to the building principal at least five

days in advance.

C. Sponsoring groups shall be responsible for any damage to or destruction of property due to use or

abuse of facilities. Failure to comply with responsibility and fees for damages will result in

discontinued use of facility until further notice.

D. The school administration upon approval from the Central Office, may issue a fob/key card for

building use to responsible groups. The group shall be held responsible for damages and security of

the building during and after use.

E. A school staff supervisor shall be present at all events requiring the use of special lighting or sound

equipment.

F. School officials will not be responsible for any equipment, props, property or materials left at the

school prior to, during or following the use of building facilities.

G. The school administration shall request a certificate of insurance prior to the use of the facility to

insure that should damages occur, the school district property and liability is covered.

H. The use of tobacco products, alcohol, controlled substances and prescription drugs (other than the

manner prescribed) shall be prohibited in school buildings, on school grounds, and at all school events.

I. School equipment and property shall not be loaned or rented for use outside of the school.

J. School facilities are not to be used for public dances.

See Policy #3222 – Fees for Building Use Rules and Regulations for fee structure for building use.

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Cross Reference: Policy 3222 (Fees for Building Use - Rules and Regulations)

Legal Reference: Sections 120.13(17) (19) and (21) Wisconsin Statutes 120.75


Policy Revised: May 9, 1996

August 26, 1999

September 22, 2005

April 30, 2009

April 25, 2011

April 24, 2017

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#1334 – Tobacco Free District (revisions)

Community Relations


Tobacco Free District

The School Board of Education is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive

environment for students, staff, spectators, and visitors. It is the intention of the District to maintain a

tobacco-free environment.

The Board believes that education has a central role in establishing patterns of behavior related to

good health and supports classroom-based instruction on tobacco use prevention, including

training for teachers whose instructional duties include tobacco use prevention content.

Tobacco use by students, staff, and all other individuals is prohibited at all times in all school

buildings, on all District premises, and at all school-sponsored functions. Students shall also be

prohibited from possessing any tobacco or nicotine products (including electronic cigarettes

containing nicotine and non-medical vapor products) at these locations at all times.

Tobacco advertising and promotional products are prohibited on District premises, in school

publications, and at all school-sponsored functions. In addition, no student shall be permitted to

wear any clothing that depicts, promotes or advertises tobacco products while on school premises

and at school-sponsored functions.

Examples of prohibited items and products for district students and employees include the

following:

Cigarettes,chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, nicotine vaporizers, and similar products.

Products that use heat, electricity, or a similar mechanism to create smoke or a vapor that is

intended to be ingested, and which may or may not contain nicotine.

The components, parts, or accessories of any product or device intended to facilitate the

ingestion of tobacco, nicotine, or any non-medicinal ingestible vapor (e.g., rolling paper,

pipes, or cartridges or similar refillable/replaceable elements).

Exceptions: Non-tobacco, non-nicotine devices or products that have a medical purpose and that

are possessed or used by a student under the advice, supervision, or prescription of a medical

professional are not prohibited by this policy, but are subject to rules related to medication (to the

extent applicable) and to any administrative rules or directives regarding appropriate times and

locations for use.

School employees, students, and members of the public shall be notified of this policy through such

means as student and staff handbooks, school newsletters, and posted notices at all school entrances and

other prominent locations on school premises.

Violation of the tobacco prohibitions by students and staff will result in school disciplinary actions. In

addition, information about tobacco cessation and related services may be provided to students and staff

who violate the policy.

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Members of the public who violate the tobacco use prohibition will be asked to discontinue use of the

tobacco product or leave the premises. Law enforcement officials may be contacted as necessary and

appropriate.

Legal Reference: Sections 101.123, 111.321, 120.12(20), 134.66(a)(f) and 139.75(12)

Wisconsin Statutes

Federal Laws – Pro-Children Act of 2001



April 30, 2009

June 24, 2013

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#1335 – Non-District Sponsored Student Clubs and Activities (revisions)

Community Relations

Public Activities Involving Staff, Students, and/or School Facilities

Non-District Sponsored Student Clubs and Activities

The Board of Education will not permit the use of school facilities by Non-District sponsored student

clubs and activities or District sponsored extra-curricular clubs and activities during instructional hours.

During non-instructional time, however, no group of students regardless of the size of the group, will be

denied an opportunity to meet on the basis of the religious, philosophical, or other content of the activity.

An application for permission for Non-District sponsored student clubs and activities to meet on school

premises shall be made to the principal who shall grant permission provided that she/he determines that:

A. The activity has been initiated by secondary students;

B. Attendance at the meeting is voluntary;

C. No agent or employee of the District will promote, lead, or participate in the meeting;

D. The meeting does not materially and substantially interfere with the orderly conduct of

instructional activities in the school; and/

E. Non-school persons do not direct, conduct, control, or regularly attend the activity.

A student initiated student-initiated group granted permission to meet on school premises shall be

provided the same rights and access and shall be subject to the same administrative guidelines that govern

the meetings of student organizations sponsored by this Board, except as provided by this policy.

Participation in a student initiated student-initiated meeting must be available to all students who wish

to attend and cannot be denied on the basis of a student’s race, creed, color, pregnancy, marital or

parental status, religion, age, gender or gender orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning

disability, national origin, ancestry, or social or economic status.

The Board will not permit the organization of a fraternity, sorority, or secret society. A student initiated

meeting may be attended by no more than two (2) outside resource person(s). The Superintendent or

designee may exclude nonstudents from directing, controlling, or attending any such meetings of

students.

A professional staff member may attend or may be assigned to attend a student initiated student-initiated

meeting in a custodial capacity but shall not participate in the activity. No professional staff member

shall be compelled to attend a student initiated student-initiated meeting if the content of the speech at

the meeting is contrary to his/her beliefs.

The principal site administrator may take such actions as may be necessary to maintain order and

discipline on school premises and to protect the safety and well-being of students and staff members.

Legal Reference: 118.13 Wisconsin Statutes

P.I. 9, 41 Wisconsin Administrative Code

Fourteenth Amendment, U.S. Constitution

20 U.S.C. 1415, 1681, 1701, and 4071

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29 U.S.C. 794

42 U.S.C. 12101, 1982, 2000d, and 2000e

34 C.F.R. 300.600-300.662


Policy Revised:

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#1410 – Relations Between Local Government Authorities (revisions)

Community Relations

Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies, Churches, and the Schools

Relations Between Local Governmental Authorities

Because the obligations of schools and educators extend to virtually all areas of local and county

government at some time, the Board shall work to encourage cooperative working relationships between

the district WUSD and other local and county governmental authorities.

The Board, Board members, the administration, and all District WUSD staff members shall strive to

maintain the best possible professional relationships with city, town, and county boards, law enforcement

agencies, social welfare agencies, and others other governmental agencies. The Board considers inter-

agency interagency cooperation vital to the efficient delivery of governmental services.

Welfare

While the Watertown Unified School District Board of Education is concerned primarily with the

education of each child, it is also concerned with the total welfare and development of the each child.

Where possible, the Board will work fully and co-operatively cooperatively with county welfare

agencies.

Students in need of welfare assistance may be referred through the administration to the appropriate

community agency.

Health Authorities

The Board encourages school district WUSD staff to work with county and state health departments to:

a. Maintain a safe and healthful school environment,

b. Promote the good health of students and their families; and

c. Report communicable diseases as required by the health department.

When necessary, the Board will request the services of county and state health departments.

Fire Department

Educational programs designed to make the youth of the schools sensitive to the need for and the practice

of good safety habits shall be sponsored jointly by the Watertown Unified School District and the fire

department.

The school staff and administrators shall be urged to cooperate with personnel of the fire department in

every possible way.



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#1411 - Relations with Police Authorities (revisions)

Community Relations


Relations with Police Authorities

The Watertown Unified School District recognizes that cooperation between the officials of Watertown

Unified School District and law enforcement agencies is necessary for the education and protection of

students, for maintaining a safe environment in the schools of the District and for safeguarding all school

property. The District also recognizes that the rights of the home, the civil authorities and of the

individual student must be clearly understood and balanced with the District's duty to maintain an

appropriate and fair learning environment.

In order to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff, the Board recognizes the need

for, and is supportive of, law enforcement presence in our schools. The Board encourages close

cooperation with law enforcement agencies, both through resource programs and through the

presence of the police liaison officer(s) in the schools. The Board recognizes that the responsibility

to cooperate with law enforcement agencies must be balanced with the District’s duty to maintain

an appropriate learning environment.

The District Superintendent shall formulate administrative regulations to be used in the implementation

of this policy.

Legal References: Section 118.257, Wisconsin Statutes

Section 946.40, Wisconsin Statutes



Policy Revised: March 25, 1999

September 23, 2013

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#1411.1 – Guidelines for Police Questioning of Students on School Grounds (revisions)

Community Relations


Guidelines for Police Questioning of Students on School Grounds

The School Board encourages school administrators and District WUSD staff to work in close

cooperation with law enforcement, social services, and other outside agency personnel for the safety and

well-being of students and staff.

School Related Incidents

If law enforcement officials are summoned by school personnel, or become involved in an incident which

has occurred on school grounds, or at a school sponsored activity away from school premises, it may

become necessary for them to interview students during school hours.

Non-School Related Incidents

When law enforcement officials request access to a student on school grounds or at a school sponsored

event for non-school related incidents, the officer must first contact the principal or the principal's

designee and advise him/her of the need to speak with a student. The officer shall be requested to meet

with the student at a time when the student is not under the jurisdiction of the school, unless the officer

requests to interview the child in accordance with Wisconsin Statute 48.981. When it is impractical for

the officer to do otherwise, a law enforcement official may be permitted to interview a student during

regular school hours consistent with the established Interview Guidelines.

Law Enforcement Officer Interview Guidelines

The following guidelines are to be used by administrators when law enforcement officials interview

students in school during regular school hours. These guidelines do not apply to interviews conducted by

District professional staff including the District's Police Liaison Officer Officers.

1. All student interviews with law enforcement officials conducted on school premises shall

receive prior approval of the building principal or designee. Approval of an interview request

shall take into consideration such factors as the age of the student, the purpose of the interview,

the subject matter of the interview, whether the conduct occurred on school grounds, and the

seriousness of the conduct at issue.

2. Interviews should be coordinated with the student’s schedule in order to minimize disruption to

the student. Interviews should not be conducted during an exam, except in an emergency.

3. Only school personnel should summon the student from his/her class, unless law enforcement

and school administration feel the situation warrants personal contact by the officer. School

personnel should guard against other students knowing about the matter.

4. Interviews should be conducted in a closed setting in order to allow confidentiality.

5. If the parent or guardian cannot be present, a school official may be present at any interview by

law enforcement officers unless that would create a conflict of interest related to situations

regarding child abuse/neglect.

6. The law enforcement officer shall inform the student that, at a minimum, the student does not

have to speak to the officer if the student does not desire to do so. No student shall be required

to participate or cooperate in an interview by law enforcement officers. If the student or the

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student’s parent/guardian declines a student interview with a law enforcement officer on school

premises, the District will work cooperatively with the parent/guardian and law enforcement

officials in their attempt to schedule a meeting away from school premises.

7. No District employee shall disclose any information regarding the contact between the law

enforcement officer and the student to anyone except a superior, or under appropriate

circumstances to a parent or legal guardian. Generally, no information will be shared with a

parent or guardian in cases related to child abuse/neglect referrals under § 48.981, Wisconsin

Statutes.

Notification of Parent/Guardian

1. For elementary students, when practicable, a reasonable effort will be made to contact the

student’s parent/guardian in advance of the interview, except in the case of child abuse/neglect

referrals, (§ 48,981, Wisconsin Statutes). Reasonable effort being defined as contact by phone at

home or place of employment. The interview may proceed prior to notification of the parent or

guardian if (a) the situation is determined by law enforcement and administration to require

prompt action; (b) the situation is determined to be of a serious nature; or (c) the attempt to

contact the student’s parent/guardian has been unsuccessful.

2. Middle and high school students may be interviewed without prior notification of parent/guardian.

3. Depending on the particular facts and circumstances, the parent/guardian may be notified in

writing if their child has been interviewed by law enforcement officers on school grounds, except

where prohibited by § 48.981, Wisconsin Statutes.

Subpoenas

The serving officials should be strongly urged to serve subpoenas at the home of the student whenever

possible. If service at the student's home is not possible, service of subpoenas on any student while on

school property or at a school-sponsored event shall be accomplished as follows:

1. The law enforcement officer shall request the building principal to produce the student or

employee to be served.

2. The building principal or designee shall make arrangements for the student to come to the office.

These arrangements shall be made in such a way as to cause the least disturbance possible to the

educational process.

3. The building principal or designee shall witness the service of the subpoena.

In all of these situations, every possible step should be taken to insure a minimum of embarrassment or

loss of class time for the student.

Generally, school liaison officers assigned to work with students in the school setting may communicate

and interact with students in the same manner as school personnel except when required to carry out law

enforcement activities.

In cases where the law enforcement officer takes the student into custody or asks the student to leave the

school building and accompany the officer to another location for questioning or protection or services,

the building principal or designee shall be notified of the action. If the student is a minor, the building

principal or designee shall notify the student’s parent or guardian that the student is no longer in school or

under school supervision, except in cases involving allegations of child abuse or neglect.

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The office of the District Superintendent shall be notified immediately when any of the actions addressed

in these guidelines has occurred.

Legal References: § 49.981, Wisconsin Statutes


Policy Revised: March 25, 1999

November 26, 2012

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#1415 – Relations with Recreation Authorities (revisions)

Community Relations


Relations with Recreation Authorities

The Board shall cooperate with the City Recreation Department in providing recreational activities for

residents of the Watertown area.

Groups sponsored by or organized by the City Recreation Department may be permitted to use school

facilities when such use does not interfere with school District activities.

The District will distribute approved materials based on our agreement with the City Recreation

Department and our handbills policy.



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#1420 – Relations Between Churches and Schools (revisions)

Community Relations


Relations Between Churches and Schools

The Board will cooperate with parochial and private schools in matters of mutual benefit where not

prohibited by law.

The Watertown Unified School District recognizes the need to coordinate after-school activities with area

churches as both serve the same populations.

To better accommodate mutual planning, the schools of the district WUSD shall make every reasonable

effort to limit all public school activities on Wednesday nights.


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#1611 – Student Teaching and Internship (no revisions recommended)

Community Relations

Relations Between Non-Public and Other Educational Organizations and the Schools

Student Teaching and Internship

The Board recognizes the need for collegiate student teachers and interns to receive professional training

in the school setting. The Watertown Unified School District acknowledges the District will cooperate

with colleges and universities to provide student teaching and internship opportunities to their students.

Acceptance of student teachers and interns will be at the discretion of District cooperating teachers and

administrators.



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#1620 – Cooperative Education Programs (revisions)

Community Relations


Cooperative Education Programs

The Watertown Unified School District Board of Education appreciates the fact that there are other

agencies in the District, or area, which are dedicated to education. It believes that much may be gained

through cooperative endeavors with these agencies.

In order to make a maximum contribution to education, within the District and to other educational

agencies, the Board establishes these broad guidelines:

1. Efforts will be made to establish mutually beneficial cooperative programs with neighboring schools

and other schools in CESA #2. This also includes the purchase of special services and equipment not

economically available to the local district due to budget or personnel restraints.

2. The school administration is encouraged to establish liaison with other educational and non-

educational agencies.

3. The school administration is encouraged to supply educational services to, and/or share with, other

educational and non-educational agencies.

4. The District may participate in programs offered by other CESA's when approved by the Board as

deemed necessary and appropriate by the Administration.

Legal Reference: Section 116.02, Wisconsin Statutes



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#1630 – Relations with Educational Researchers (no revisions recommended)

Community Relations


Relations with Educational Researchers (Conducting Research and Survey Projects)

The Board of Education recognizes the importance of research in education therefore, will allow research

and survey projects to be conducted in the Watertown Unified School District in accordance with

established guidelines. When a research project or course requirements involve the use of school

personnel, students and/or student records, the approval of the Superintendent/designee must be obtained

before the project is undertaken. The following criteria will be used in the approval of research projects:

The approval will be made on the basis of a written description of a well-planned project which

has had previous approval of a representative of the institution of higher learning.

There shall be no change in the curriculum, scope, and sequence in any grade or class as a result

of the project.

Research proposals should be of sufficient scope and depth to justify the time and effort of

Watertown students and staff members.

No control group shall be denied the use of the best teaching methods in use in the school system.

In the experimental group, the amount of class time devoted to the experimental procedures shall

not interfere with the regular allotment of time for the program of studies.

If the research project involves the taping or recording of interviews with students, gathering of

personal information, testing of students, or surveys of students and/or their parents/guardians,

approval will be granted only after a signed release is obtained from the parent(s)/guardian(s) of

each student and filed in the office of the building principal.

Only those studies that have value to the WUSD, either directly or indirectly shall be approved.

Results should be valuable and reliable and made available to WUSD at the project’s conclusion.

All materials, including books, printed materials, manuals, pictures, tapes and information drawn from

electromagnetic sources, used in connection with the research program shall be available for inspection

by appropriate district staff and parents (guardians) of the children who are being considered as subjects

in this research project.

Nothing in this policy is intended to restrict the routine gathering of the non-confidential opinions of

students necessary to plan appropriate programs and curriculum. All student surveys or opinion

questionnaires shall be approved by the administration and must guarantee anonymity. When any survey

or questionnaire is traceable to an individual student via name, student number, or any other method of

personal identification, written parent notification by U.S. mail shall be required. Parents who object to

such questionnaires or surveys shall be informed that upon written request their child may be exempt

from that activity.


Policy Revised: November 25, 2013

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#6710 – Safety Program (revisions)

Instruction

District Safety Program

Safety Program

The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe and healthful environment for students, staff,

and visitors. The primary purpose is to prevent accident, injury or harm to any person, interruption of the

education process or damage to facilities or equipment.

The Superintendent or designee shall coordinate and maintain a comprehensive crisis and safety plan that

brings the District into compliance and beyond, when appropriate, with all safety requirements

established by state law, municipal codes and Board policies. This plan will be supported, reviewed, and

maintained by the WUSD Crisis and Safety Plan Committee Team.

The District shall develop and maintain a school safety plan that is individualized to each District

school building and facility (and any associated rental property) that is regularly occupied by

students. The plan may also include District-wide components. The District’s school safety plan

shall also:

1. Provide general guidelines and procedures for:

a. Emergency Prevention and Mitigation – This includes planned actions that will be

taken to decrease the likelihood that a safety emergency event will occur and to

reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, and property damage related to any event(s)

that cannot be prevented.

b. Emergency Preparedness – This includes taking steps prior to any imminent or

actual emergency to identify roles and responsibilities and lines of authority for

handling safety emergencies, communication plans, and plans for training and

drilling students and staff on emergency plans and procedures. Preparedness also

includes providing for the evaluation of safety drills and for a review of the methods

for conducting such drills, as further required by law.

c. Emergency Response – This includes planned responses and possible methods of

responding to specific types of emergencies.

d. Recovery from Emergencies – This includes planned actions that will be taken to

restore educational operations in the schools and to assist students, staff, and

families with recovering from school safety emergency incidents.

2. Provide guidelines and procedures that can be applied to at least each of the following

situations:

a. Fire and weather-related emergencies

b. School violence and attacks

c. Threats of school violence and attacks, including bomb threats affecting any District

facilities or activities

d. Threats to non-classroom events, including recess, concerts and other performances,

athletic events, and any other extracurricular activity or event

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e. Intruder/active threat situations

f. Parent-student reunification

The Superintendent shall present the District’s school safety plan to the School Board for review

and formal approval at least once every three (3) years.

Prior to presenting the District safety plan for Board approval or re-approval (including any

amendments to the plan) the Superintendent or designee shall coordinate and oversee an

administrative review of the plan and, if deemed necessary or appropriate, propose updates to the

plan. As part of the administrative review and updating process, the administration shall (1)

conduct an on-site assessment of appropriate buildings and facilities, in consultation with law

enforcement; and (2) obtain input from stakeholders and subject matter experts as deemed

appropriate by the Superintendent or designee.

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that a written proposal for safety plan training that

identifies the intended recipients and frequency of such training is incorporated directly into the

District’s school safety plan.

Legal References: Section 115.01 (10), Wisconsin Statutes



Policy Approved: January 27, 2014

Policy Revised:

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