Board Resolutions

Current Board Resolution:
 

Resolution Regarding Support for Investing in Our Public Schools 

Through the 2023-25 Wisconsin State Budget


March 14, 2023


Whereas, the school board, administrators, teachers, staff, parents and community members of the Shorewood School District are united in our effort to provide all children with the highest quality educational opportunities possible; and


Whereas, in the absence of additional revenue limit authority, districts across Wisconsin have been forced to use federal COVID-19 funds to cover budget gaps the state failed to address in the current biennium budget; and


Whereas, the federal COVID-19 funds were created to address the additional stressors brought on by the pandemic, and were never intended to supplant state and local funding; and


Whereas, inflationary costs have impacted all areas of school funding from utilities to staff compensation; and


Whereas,  attempts from the state to provide school districts with additional funds through increasing general aid without increasing the revenue limit resulted in districts receiving no additional spendable dollars in the current state biennium budget; and


Whereas, the majority of school districts are facing financial crises which could be solved by legislative action from Madison; and


Whereas, the decision not to properly fund schools will ultimately impact the educational quality of our state’s children;


Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Shorewood School District joins with other school districts of Wisconsin in partnering with the Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance in calling on the Committee of Joint Finance to support the following investments in public education:


  • A per pupil spending increase of $1,510 over the biennium; 
  • Increase special education reimbursements to 60% in Year One and 90% in Year Two; and
  • Sustainable categorical aid funding for mental health services.
 

 

 
Past Resolutions (within one year):
 

Resolution of the School District of Shorewood 

 I Love My Public School

February 22, 2022


Whereas, the school board, administrators, teachers, staff, parents/caregivers and community members of the School District of Shorewood are united in our effort to provide all children with the highest quality educational opportunities possible; and


Whereas, during the last two years of the pandemic our educators, support staff, administrators, and school board have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and academic growth of our students in order to provide them with resources, tools, and guidance to ensure their success and growth; and


Whereas, all public school students in the State of Wisconsin deserve the investment and equitable funding that will lead to universal educational opportunities and ensure every student has access to highly qualified staff; and


Whereas, the State Legislature of Wisconsin still has the opportunity to come into special session to increase funding for our public schools given the need and the surplus available; and


Whereas, the week of February 21-25, 2022 has been declared I Love My Public School Week; and


Therefore, the School District of Shorewood School Board, Administration, and Shorewood Education Association resolves to express its support of Public Schools in Wisconsin:


Therefore, Be it Further Resolved, that the School District of Shorewood Board of Education endorses the budget as put forward by Governor Evers and asks the State Legislature to reconvene a special session where you work together to pass a revenue limit increase of at least $400 and corresponding state aid so that we can provide an education funding plan that provides the necessary funding for K-12 schools to meet their essential ongoing operational expenses.