On December 14, 2011, the Department of Public Instruction received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against the South Milwaukee School District. This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The issue is whether the district, during the 2011-12 school year, utilized improper seclusion and restraint procedures.

On March 14, 2012, the Department of Public Instruction received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against the School District of South Milwaukee. This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The complaint concerns two students, Student A and Student B. The issues are whether the district, during the 2011-12 school year, properly conducted a special education evaluation for Student A and properly implemented Student B’s individualized education program (IEP).

On July 23, 2007, the Department of Public Instruction received a complaint under state and federal special education law from XXXXX against the School District of South Milwaukee. This is the department’s decision regarding that complaint. The issues are whether the district, during the 2006-2007 school year, properly afforded a parent the opportunity to participate in individualized education program (IEP) team meetings and properly considered the parent’s concerns for enhancing the education of his child.