April 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM - Special Meeting

1. Call to Order/Notice of Meeting/Roll Call

2. PUBLIC HEARING pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 118.38(1)(a)(b)

2.a. Written testimony for the public hearing regarding the Board of Education considering DPI waivers may be submitted by email to brobinson@unity.k12.wi.usn by 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  Such testimony will be provided to the Board of Education for consideration and review during the public hearing.  Because this is a virtual meeting via Zoom, no in-person comments will be permitted.

3. Consideration of School Board Resolution for the Waiver of School District Requirements:

3.a. Waiver of the requirements of Wis. Stat. §121.02(1)(f) and the administrative rules promulgated by the department regarding required instructional hours for students for the 2019-2020 school year only due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

3.b. Waiver of the requirements to complete an Educator Effectiveness Cycle for educators in their Summary Year in 2019-20, including waivers of the requirements to meet PI 8.01 and Wis. Stat. §§115.415 and 121.02(1)(q) for the 2019-20 school year only due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

3.c. Waiver of the requirement in Wis. Stat. §118.33(1m)(a) relating to the civic exam requirement as a condition of receiving a high school diploma for the 2019-2020 school year only due to the COVID-19
health emergency and additional reasons. 

4. Consideration of Suspension or Amendment of Board Policy for the 2019-2020 School Year Only, Due to the Extended COVID-19 School Closure

4.a. Board Policy 345.6 Graduation Standards and Requirements

4.b. Board Policy 345.64 Rule - Graduation Standards and Requirements Community Involvement

5. Consideration of Employee Compensation and Leave Usage During COVID-19 Closure

6. Report on School Nutrition Services During COVID-19 Closure

7. Report on Virtual Learning Programming During COVID-19 Closure

8. Adjourn