Shawano School Board Holds Closed Session on Staffing

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The Shawano School Board met in closed session on Wednesday to discuss staffing matters. Before entering the closed session, a motion was made to amend the agenda so the board could reconvene and adjourn in open session if a vote was needed, but that motion was voted down 4-2. Board members stressed that if any new information came out of the closed session, an agenda item would be created for a vote at a future meeting.

Why it matters

The Shawano School Board recently approved nearly $1.77 million in budget reductions for the 2026–27 school year, so any staffing changes could have significant impacts on the district's finances and operations.

The details

The Shawano School Board met in closed session to further discuss staffing matters. Before entering the closed session, a motion was made to amend the agenda so the board could reconvene and adjourn in open session if a vote was needed after their discussion. However, that motion was voted down 4-2, as any potential vote would require at least 24 hours notice and an opportunity for public comment beforehand.

• The Shawano School Board met in closed session on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.

What’s next

Board members stressed that if any new information came out of the closed session, an agenda item would be created for a vote to take place at a future meeting.