Whole Grade Sharing

Overview

Whole Grade Sharing (WGS) authorizes school boards of two or more school districts to enter into an agreement to provide for the education of students, in one or more grades from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, by one or the other of the districts. An agreement shall be for no less than a full school year.

WGS is authorized by s.118.50, Wisconsin statutes. The PI 33 Administrative Rule is also available online.

Learn more about the Whole Grade Sharing program.

WGS Timeline

A WGS agreement must be signed by February 15 to be effective for the following school year. The steps in the process and deadlines are generally as follows:

• School Board Resolution - The school boards must adopt resolutions stating their intention to enter into, extend, or renew a WGS agreement at least 60 days prior signing an agreement.
• Publication of Notice - The school board must publish notice of the adoption of the resolution within 10 days of adoption of the resolution.
• Citizen Petition - District residents may file a petition requesting a feasibility study within 30 days of publication of the notice.
• Public Hearing - The school board must hold a public hearing at least 30 days prior to entering into, extending, or renewing a WGS agreement.
• Sign WGS Agreement - Sign agreement to begin, extend, or renew a WGS arrangement by February 15 for the next school year.
• Copy to DPI - Provide a certified copy of the WGS agreement to DPI within 10 days of completing an agreement.