Kenosha Unified officials say 142 staff licenses expire June 30; district describes notice and sub‑pay practice

At the same special meeting, district staff told committee members that 142 staff‑held licenses are listed with an expiration date of June 30 and reviewed how the district handles lapsed licensure.

The issue matters because state statute and licensing rules govern who is authorized to serve as an educator; the committee sought clarity on how the district complies with those rules without creating mass terminations or multiple board hearings.

When asked about licensure numbers, Mr. Neer, a district staff presenter, said, “we have, right now we have 142 teachers that have their licenses, set to expire on 06/30.” District staff explained the operational practice they follow: they notify employees whose credentials are about to lapse, allow time for renewal (staff described a summer grace period and additional time to present credentials), and, if renewal does not occur, districts may reduce pay to substitute rates or bring termination actions to the school board. Staff said the board would have to conduct individual termination hearings to effect mass terminations and that in practice most cases are resolved before that step is necessary.

Committee members raised questions about statutes and the district’s legal obligations. One committee member referenced a statute cited in the meeting record (identified in the transcript as “01/1821”) in discussing employer obligations when a license lapses; district staff reiterated that the district follows state rules and also relies on notices from the Department of Public Instruction. Staff said many expiring credentials are emergency licenses or licenses issued with conditions (STIPs).

District staff said they will continue to track expirations, contact affected employees, and bring any unresolved cases to the board if required. Committee members asked HR to supply attrition and renewal statistics at a future meeting so the committee can better understand how licensure expirations factor into staffing and retention.