Wisconsin Records Retention Schedule
This schedule governs the records retention obligations of state agencies pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 16.61, and applies to “public records” as defined in Wis. Stat. § 16.61(2)(b). These “public records” are referred to as “records” in this schedule.
This schedule covers records created and used in the operation of Wisconsin public school districts. This general records schedule provides retention periods for records common to all school districts and denotes records of historical importance. The schedule is applicable to all records regardless of format or media.