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SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGAL STATUS

The legal and official name of the school district is the Appleton Area School District.

The District is organized and operated as a public school district under the Wisconsin Constitution, under Chapters 115 to 121 of the state statutes, and under other applicable laws and regulations.

The District is a unified school district that operates both elementary and high school grades.

In addition to the public school grades operated by the District, the District operates such other programs and conducts such other activities as may be required by applicable law, and the District may further operate other programs and activities to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Cross References:  Board Member Authority and Responsibility, 161

Legal References:  Wisconsin State Statutes 115.01, 117.27, 118.50, Chapter 120, Section 120.12, 120.13, and 120.44 (1)

Adoption Date: September 14, 1987

Amended Date: February 24, 2025