Assembly Bill 1149 proposes the addition of a nonvoting teacher representative to each school board in Wisconsin. This representative, who must be a current employee in a teaching role within the school district, will be selected by the district's teaching staff through a secret ballot held no later than the spring election. The bill outlines that the teacher representative will attend all school board meetings but will not have voting rights. The regular term for this position is set at three years, with a four-year term for representatives in first-class city school districts, such as Milwaukee Public Schools.

The bill also includes several amendments to existing statutes to accommodate this new role. Notable changes include the renumbering of certain sections and the creation of new sections that specify the selection process and responsibilities of the teacher representative. Additionally, the amendments ensure that the teacher representative is included in notifications for meetings and orientations, thereby integrating them into the school board's operations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the representation of teachers in school governance while maintaining the nonvoting status of the teacher representative.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 117.105(4m)(e)1.a, 117.105, 117.17(1)(a), 117.17, 119.08(title), 119.08, 119.08(3), 119.10(3), 119.10, 120.01(title), 120.01, 120.11(2)(a), 120.11, 120.11(2)(b), 120.11(2)(c), 120.13(32), 120.13