Middle school students and seniors could have a remote-learning day for ACT testing
The district is proposing a remote-learning day for middle school students and high school seniors on March 25, 2027.
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High-school handbook sets rules for AI-assisted work
Berlin High School’s 2026–27 handbook permits academic AI use when explicitly allowed and requires students to credit it and follow teacher guidance.
School District of Wabeno Area
Board agenda lists AI policy and device policy updates for action
The November 4 agenda lists a special Neola update on Artificial Intelligence: policies 5136 (personal communication devices), 5505, 7440.02, 7540, 7540.03, 7540.04, 7540.08, 8310, 8315, 8330 and 8330.01. It also lists a nondiscrimination update and a new district strategic plan.
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Board approves AI policy update
The October 27 approved policy update selects enterprise-grade AI and prohibits AI agents. The March published version requires teacher permission and disclosure for student academic use.
High school athletic fee to rise from $100 to $125 in 2027-28; district to help pay co-op sport fees
On October 26 the board raised the Slinger High School athletic fee from $100 to $125 starting 2027-28. It also approved paying $250 per student for each WIAA co-op sport, where Slinger students join a team with another school.
East Troy Community School District
East Troy posts grade-specific AI policy
The AI policy posted as adopted October 19 requires district-approved student-facing AI tools and sets grade-specific supervision expectations.
East Troy Community School District
East Troy posts grade-specific device rules
The policy posted as adopted October 19 sets separate device expectations for 4K–8 and grades 9–12.
School District of Wabeno Area
District to give free breakfast and lunch to all students in 2026-27
At the October 19 annual meeting, electors approved providing free breakfast and lunch to students for the 2026-27 school year and until the October 2027 annual meeting.
AI policy requires teacher permission for academic use
Students may use AI for schoolwork when specifically permitted by a teacher, with disclosure and citation.
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Policy describes when students may use personal devices
The policy permits personal-device use before and after school, at lunch and between classes subject to conditions; at other times devices must be off and out of sight. It lists emergency, health and disability-plan exceptions, and instructional use authorized by a teacher and approved by the principal.
Clubhouse tuition increases approved in two phases
The board approved family childcare tuition increases effective November 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027, and changed the tuition arrangement for staff.
Board discusses student behavior rules with police chief and school officer
A September 30, 2026 workshop took up policies and procedures on student behaviors. The school resource officer and the Nekoosa police chief attended. Earlier in 2026 the board heard behavior updates in February and reviewed the discipline policy in June.
School District of Menomonee Falls
Board approves the 2027-28 school calendar
On Sept. 28 the board voted 7-0 to approve the 2027-28 school calendar after a family calendar committee draft. A Nov. 9 agenda item updates the calendar draft.
Athletic co-ops with Northwood approved for four spring sports
On September 28, 2026 the board approved co-op teams with Northwood for softball, baseball and girls and boys track, with no revisions (4-0). It also moved the 2027 graduation to Saturdays at 11 a.m.
West Salem limits hunting at the school forest to district residents and caps permits
In September the board restricted hunting in the School Forest and Outdoor Education Center to district residents, parents of students and employees, added bow hunting, and set a cap of 12 permits a year. The policy had its second reading October 12.
Delavan-Darien School District
Board backs additional CCLC funding depending on staffing
The board approved providing additional funds for the 2026–27 CCLC program, depending on staffing.
Policy on student restroom and locker room use moves toward adoption
The September 21, 2026 agenda lists a first reading of a policy on privacy in intimate spaces and student use of restrooms and locker rooms, and the October 19 agenda lists the second reading, along with a policy on interscholastic athletics.
Oconto Unified School District
Board accepts a special artificial intelligence policy update
On September 21 the board approved a consent item that included a Neola special update on artificial intelligence (AI), plus a nondiscrimination update. Two other policies were set aside for clerical fixes. The minutes do not describe the AI rules.
Board adopts Act 89 policies on September 21
The board approved a set of Act 89 policies after dispensing with a further reading. In August it had waived the second reading and set approval for September 21 to meet the state's deadline.
Tomorrow River School District
High school considers a new Laude grading system
In August the board had a first reading of a Laude grading system at Amherst High School that gives points for classes, sports and clubs instead of only a 4.0 average. In September it adopted a class-rank policy change that adds language for the Laude system if approved.
Phones must stay stored all day starting in 2026-27
Under a new state law (2025 Act 42), the 2026-27 student handbook says student phones and smart devices are not allowed during the school day. Students who bring them must store them in the district's approved storage system. Grades 3-8 may use personal music devices and handheld games only before or after school, on the bus, or for class.
Policy committee reviews AI do's and don'ts and a staff screen-time survey
The Policy Committee discussed possible changes to an AI do's and don'ts document and heard results of a staff screen-time survey. At the full board meeting the technology director said the district is weighing the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence as part of its cybersecurity plan.
Whitewater Unified School District
Board adopts updated cell phone and device policy right away
On August 24 the board approved amendments to Neola Policy 5136, Personal Communication Devices, for immediate implementation (7-0).
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