Policy 8300 – School Board Legal Status

The School Board of the Kenosha Unified School District derives its authority to govern the local schools directly from the Wisconsin Constitution and the state statutes. The District is classified as a common school district and the School Board shall govern it accordingly.

LEGAL REF.:

  • Wisconsin Constitution Article X-Section 3
  • Wisconsin Statutes
    • Sections 120.01 [Number of school board members]
    • 120.13 [School board powers]

CROSS REF.: 8500, Board Powers and Duties

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS: None

AFFIRMED: June 8, 1993

REVISED:

  • July 10, 2001
  • February 24, 2015