In a recent government meeting, officials discussed the approval of updates to Title IX policies for 2024, amid ongoing legal challenges regarding the federal Department of Education's directives. The resolution, which is distinct from a previous vote held on July 10, includes considerations of injunctions filed by the advocacy group Moms for Liberty, particularly in relation to a Kansas court case.

Legal counsel Sabrina Johnson and Mark Capertius provided clarity on the implications of the new resolution, emphasizing that it addresses recent injunctions affecting five schools: Traeger Elementary, Traeger Middle School, West High School, Tipler, and Oakwood. These injunctions necessitate the administration of the 2020 Title IX regulations at the affected schools, while other schools will adhere to the new federal regulations.

The meeting highlighted the district's commitment to protecting transgender students against discrimination, a policy that has been in place for the past seven years. Officials reiterated that boys' and girls' bathrooms and locker rooms remain separate, with single-stall bathrooms available as needed. They also expressed a commitment to working with families to address specific concerns regarding their children.

Additionally, the district is facing its first Office of Civil Rights complaint in Wisconsin, alleging non-compliance with the new Title IX regulations. Officials noted that processing such complaints requires significant resources, underscoring the importance of adhering to federal guidelines to maintain eligibility for approximately $1 million in federal funding. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) governs sports participation, and the district follows their regulations to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.