At a glance: key votes by the West Allis‑West Milwaukee School Board, May 18, 2026

The West Allis‑West Milwaukee School Board took the following formal actions on May 18, 2026:

• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion passed by voice vote). (SEG 028–034)

• Approved the consent agenda — minutes, employment summary, supplementary contracts and financial report (voice vote). (SEG 966–973)

• Approved action 11.1: Nathan Hale Junior Achievement team travel to Boston for nationals (out‑of‑state field trip approved; staff will ensure academic accommodations for students whose finals coincide with travel). (SEG 974–1003)

• Approved action 11.2: Adoption of McGraw Hill grade 6–12 social studies core resource as recommended by the district committee (no changes since the workshop). (SEG 1004–1052)

• Approved action 11.3: Temporary waiver of specific board policies to host a city July 4 fireworks event on district property. (SEG 1054–1086)

• Approved action 11.4: Contract award to Howen for benefits consulting services and directed a study of the feasibility and implications of moving from fully insured to self‑funded plans. (SEG 1088–1489)

• Approved action 11.5: Renewed the districtwide Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) to continue free breakfast and lunch for all students; staff to confirm DPI policy options for making the program permanent. (SEG 1505–1599)

• Voted to convene in executive session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85 to discuss a specific personnel matter. (SEG 1601–1632)

Votes were recorded by voice except where a roll call was used to enter executive session; the transcript records the motions, seconds and "That passes" confirmations but does not list full roll‑call tallies for each vote in the public minutes.