The Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education’s Committee of the Whole (Curriculum/Program) meeting on August 13, 2026, is focused primarily on community engagement and discussion rather than formal votes or major action items. The meeting continues the district’s effort to gather feedback from staff, students, families, and community members to help guide future decisions.
The central feature of the meeting is a KUSD Conversations session. This structured discussion is designed to allow participants to identify topics important to the community, discuss district strengths and challenges, and provide recommendations related to transparency and collaboration between the district, families, staff, and residents.
The meeting follows earlier curriculum-focused committee work, including a July 16, 2026 review of English Language Arts curriculum for grades K-5. That prior discussion addressed literacy goals, Wisconsin Act 20 reading readiness requirements, professional development, assessments, student reading plans, curriculum implementation, and future monitoring.
The August meeting is also the concluding meeting for the 2025-2026 standing committee cycle. Feedback collected through the meeting and exit surveys will be summarized and used to inform future conversations and district planning.
Major Discussion and Action Items
The primary agenda item is a structured KUSD Conversations session intended to gather direct input from staff, families, and community members.
Participants will begin by reviewing discussion expectations, including participation by all attendees, focusing on issues rather than individuals, sharing experiences while seeking solutions, and staying on topic. The group will then determine the discussion topic through participant input.
The session includes two rounds of table discussions. Participants will consider district strengths, challenges that should be addressed over the next several years, ways the Board and administration can demonstrate transparency, and opportunities for staff, parents, and community members to work together.
The discussion format is intended to generate practical feedback rather than immediate decisions. Information collected will be summarized and shared through the district’s KUSD Conversations process.
Curriculum and Literacy Planning Background
The committee’s recent work has included review of K-5 English Language Arts curriculum. At the July 16, 2026 meeting, district staff presented information about literacy priorities and implementation plans.
Topics included the district’s literacy vision, next steps established after the 2024-2025 school year, Wisconsin Act 20 reading readiness requirements, professional development, reading readiness assessments, personal reading plans by grade level, curriculum implementation, learning walks, common assessments, and future planning.
Although the August 13 meeting agenda does not list a new curriculum presentation, the prior committee discussion provides context for the Curriculum/Program Committee’s ongoing role in reviewing instructional programs and gathering feedback.
Committee Feedback and Reflection
The agenda includes a Plus/Delta feedback opportunity for committee members. This process allows participants to identify what worked well and what could be improved in committee operations.
Feedback from this process may help shape future committee meetings, communication practices, and engagement approaches.
Review of Previous Committee Work
The committee will review minutes from the July 16, 2026 Curriculum/Program Committee meeting. The previous meeting included discussion of elementary literacy programming and concluded with committee feedback collection.
The July meeting was attended by committee members including Todd Price, Robin Cullen, Sabrina Landry, David Brownholland, and Shelly Moore-Krajacic. District staff and administrators also participated.
Conclusion of 2025-2026 Standing Committee Cycle
The August 13 meeting marks the conclusion of the 2025-2026 standing committee cycle for this committee.
The meeting provides an opportunity to collect final feedback before future committee work continues under the district’s ongoing governance and planning process.
Financial Matters
The packet does not identify budget approvals, contracts, purchases, bids, grants, funding requests, tax matters, or other financial decisions for this meeting.
The focus of the meeting is curriculum/program discussion and community engagement rather than financial action.
Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance
No new policies, resolutions, ordinances, or formal governance changes are identified in the available meeting materials.
The meeting does include discussion of transparency expectations between the Board, administration, staff, families, and community members. Participants are specifically asked what information and actions would demonstrate transparency regarding community concerns.
The most recent substantive informational update connected to the committee was the July 16, 2026 English Language Arts K-5 Curriculum Review.
The presentation covered district literacy goals, implementation steps, reading readiness requirements under Wisconsin Act 20, professional learning, student assessments, personal reading plans, curriculum monitoring, and future steps.
The August meeting continues the committee’s role in gathering information and community perspectives related to district programs.
Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters
The packet does not identify hiring decisions, resignations, retirements, employment agreements, appointments, or staffing changes.
District staff participation is part of the community discussion process, with the goal of gathering perspectives from those involved in district programs and services.
Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations
The available packet does not identify construction projects, facility improvements, technology purchases, transportation changes, infrastructure work, or operational contracts.
The operational focus is on the district’s communication and engagement process through KUSD Conversations.
The meeting provides a direct community input opportunity through the KUSD Conversations session.
Participants may suggest discussion topics through a brief Google Form process during the meeting. Discussion groups will consider district strengths, challenges, transparency expectations, and partnership opportunities.
Feedback will be summarized and shared through KUSD Conversations materials. The district also indicates that future conversations will occur throughout the year and in the community.
Residents and families have an opportunity to provide input directly to district leaders about issues affecting schools and educational programs.
Students and families may benefit from a process designed to surface concerns, identify strengths, and discuss future priorities. The meeting does not announce immediate program changes but provides a channel for community perspectives to influence future decisions.
Teachers and staff members are included as important participants in identifying challenges and opportunities within district programs.
Community organizations and other stakeholders may use the engagement process to share ideas about collaboration and transparency.
- What topics were identified by participants as the most important issues for future KUSD Conversations?
- How will feedback from this meeting influence future district decisions?
- How will the district measure whether community engagement efforts are successful?
- What literacy priorities identified during previous curriculum reviews will receive continued attention?
- How will families and staff be informed about future curriculum or program decisions?
- What specific information do community members want the Board and administration to provide more transparently?
- How will the district continue gathering feedback from groups that may not attend committee meetings?
- What follow-up actions will result from the concerns and recommendations shared during the discussion?
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- August 13, 2026, 5:00 PM: Committee of the Whole (Curriculum/Program) meeting held at the John J. Hosmanek Educational Support Center - Board Room.
- August 13, 2026: Final meeting of the 2025-2026 standing committee cycle.
- After the meeting: Feedback from the KUSD Conversations session will be summarized and shared through the district’s conversations process.
- Future dates: Additional KUSD Conversations sessions are expected throughout the year and in the community.
Key Takeaways
- The August 13, 2026 meeting centers on community discussion rather than formal action.
- KUSD Conversations is designed to collect input from staff, students, families, and residents.
- Participants will help identify discussion topics and provide feedback on district strengths and challenges.
- The meeting includes discussion of transparency between the Board, administration, and community.
- The committee cycle for 2025-2026 concludes with this meeting.
- Previous committee work included a K-5 English Language Arts curriculum review.
- The literacy review addressed Wisconsin Act 20 reading readiness requirements and district implementation plans.
- No major financial items, contracts, or spending approvals are listed in the packet.
- Feedback collected during the meeting will be used to inform future district conversations.
- Community members are encouraged to participate in ongoing engagement opportunities.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: Kenosha, wisconsin
- County: Kenosha
- Provider: diligent-community
Keywords
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