Renning, Lewis & Lacy

03/31/2026

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
In today’s workplace, employees increasingly understand their rights and protections. This awareness is generally positive, but it also leads many employees to misuse certain legal terms when they challenge disciplinary actions, performance management, or workplace expectations.

Understanding Key Legal Terms in Workplace Disputes

03/25/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

03/17/2026

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀
For Wisconsin public school districts, it can be a challenge to manage the use of recording devices and the concerns that arise when they are used to record meetings between employees and supervisors or students and teachers.

When Students or Staff Members Use Recording Devices in Schools

03/04/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗣𝗜 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Wisconsin Assembly Bill 795 and Senate Bill 785, introduced during the 2025-26 legislative session, would significantly expand the scope of information that the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) must make publicly available regarding investigations of educator license holders.

Proposed Legislation Expands Public Disclosure of DPI License Investigations

02/27/2026

🎓 Opportunity Awaits: Our Tony Renning Memorial Scholarship is accepting applications from March 13th through April 12th.

Calling all students! Are you looking to fuel your education and take the next step in your HR career?

We are committed to supporting the next generation of HR leaders in our community by providing financial assistance to help you reach your goals.

📝 The Details:

Who should apply? Local students pursuing HR-related degrees or certifications.

Why apply? Beyond the financial support, it’s a great way to get recognized within our professional network!

How to apply? It’s quick and easy via our online form.

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02/25/2026

We are pleased to announce that Attorney Andrea Voelker is joining Renning, Lewis & Lacy in our new office in Hudson on Monday, March 2. She will be bringing her extensive experience in school law and labor/employment law to public and private sector clients in northwestern Wisconsin.

Before joining the firm, Andrea was the Chief Human Resources Officer at the Hudson School District for the past 12 years and was a partner at a law firm in Eau Claire, specializing in labor and employment and school law from 2005-2013. She completed her Juris Doctor at the University of Wisconsin Law School after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Science and Law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

“After 12 years serving the Hudson School District, we are pleased that Andrea has decided to return to private practice to lead our new Hudson office,” said Shana Lewis, President and Shareholder of Renning, Lewis & Lacy. “She is a top-notch attorney with an extensive background in school law, as well as employment law, which will be a significant asset to our clients, particularly those in the northwest part of the state.”

02/17/2026

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝟵𝟰𝟴: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲
The 2025 Wisconsin Act 42 created a statute mandating that all Wisconsin school districts adopt a policy by July 1, 2026 prohibiting students from using wireless communication devices during instructional time. Even before this mandate takes effect, the Wisconsin Legislature is already looking to expand Act 42’s mandate to restrict student use of wireless communication devices during the school day instead of prohibiting student use of wireless communication devices only during instructional time.

Assembly Bill 948: The Wisconsin Legislature May Double Down on School District Cell Phone Policy Mandate

02/03/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗢𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
This Legal Update will offer several examples of recurring issues under the Wisconsin Public Records and Open Meetings laws to assist local governments, including school districts and other municipalities, with practical compliance.

Practical Reminders for Compliance with Wisconsin Public Records and Open Meetings Obligations

01/28/2026

01/20/2026

𝗖𝗣𝗜-𝗨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝟭𝟬 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
As the calendar has turned to 2026, two issues of major importance to public sector employers, including cities, villages, school districts, etc., are ripe for an update.

CPI-U and Status of Act 10 Litigation

01/06/2026

𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹
This Legal Update reviews frequently asked questions regarding school administrator contracts.

Administrator Contract Renewal and Nonrenewal