Policy 2720 – Shared Decision Making – Kenosha Unified School �Ļ�Ӱ��

Policy 2720 – Shared Decision Making

In order to meet the genuine needs of the community, facilitate school success for all students and ensure the continuous improvement of �Ļ�Ӱ�� educational programs, the Kenosha Unified School �Ļ�Ӱ�� endorses the process of shared decision making. Shared decision making secures the involvement of all of the educational stakeholders—parents/guardians/caregivers, students, staff, community members, School Board members and school administrators.

Shared decision making opportunities shall be made available in the �Ļ�Ӱ�� through a variety of means, including but not limited to the following: strategic planning teams, school site councils, �Ļ�Ӱ�� and school advisory committees, councils, and task forces.

Shared decision making shall be done in accordance with established �Ļ�Ӱ�� policies, rules, regulations and agreements. These processes shall include representation of the �Ļ�Ӱ��/School’s diverse student enrollment.

LEGAL REF.:

Wisconsin Statutes
- Section 120.13 (School board power to do all things reasonable for cause of education)

CROSS REF.:

1110, Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Surveys
1120, Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Involvement
2211, Recruiting and Hiring – Administrative, Supervisory and Technical Staff
4330, Staff Selection and Hiring Process
8500, School Board Powers and Duties
8860, Citizen Advisory Committees
8870, Public Participation at Board Meetings
Site-Based Decision Making Collaborative Agreements

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS: None

AFFIRMED:

July 25, 2000
June 26, 2007