Receptionist Resigned Amid Allegations of Attendance Record Tampering, District Records Show

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Danielle Nixon – Former KUSD Employee

Kenosha, Wis. — A receptionist at Indian Trail High School and Academy resigned last month while under investigation for improperly altering student attendance records, according to newly released internal documents from the Kenosha Unified School District.

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Danielle Nixon, who worked at the school’s front desk and had access to pupil databases, left her position on March 7, 2025, just days after being questioned about potentially unauthorized modifications to student absences. The district’s records, obtained by Kenosha County Eye through a public records request, confirm Nixon’s resignation came in the midst of an ongoing internal probe.

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A key piece of evidence is a signed written statement dated January 29, 2025, submitted by the school’s head secretary. In the memo, the head secretary described observing a student leave school early without an approved excuse. When later reviewing that student’s attendance record in Infinite Campus, she discovered that Nixon had changed the absence from “TRU” (truant) to “TARE” (excused tardy). The memo states that Nixon did not take the call related to that student’s absence and had previously changed other records under similar circumstances. After the head secretary corrected the record by reentering the truancy codes, she later discovered that Nixon had gone back into the system and removed the truancies again.

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The memo documenting the incident was submitted to Principal Scott Kennow.

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In a separate document dated January 9, 2025, the head secretary outlined common attendance codes for Human Resources:

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  • TRU – Truant
  • ABSU – Unexcused Absence (without valid documentation)
  • TARU – Unexcused Tardy
  • TARE – Excused Tardy

The district’s personnel records also show Nixon had changed or deleted other attendance records using the ABSU code in cases where documentation was lacking. That code is intended for unexcused absences when a parent calls but fails to provide adequate explanation.

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In a document obtained by Kenosha County Eye, Nixon was shown to have changed or deleted more than 4,000 attendance records during the last seven months of her employment. Many of the affected students were athletes, raising questions about whether the changes had implications for sports eligibility.

Under Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) rules, students with excessive absences or academic irregularities may be disqualified from participation in school athletics. The district has not disclosed whether any athletes benefited from the altered records.

After taking several days of unpaid leave and exhausting her sick time, Nixon turned in her keys and badge and submitted her resignation. The district has not stated whether disciplinary action was pending or whether law enforcement has been contacted.

According to KUSD policy, improper modification of records—including time sheets, attendance logs, or student data—can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

KUSD’s Director of Human Resources, Kevin Neir, appeared to omit significant documents in the district’s response to Kenosha County Eye. Notably, there were no findings of fact included in Nixon’s file, and although one document confirms that she was interviewed by Human Resources, no notes, transcripts, or summary documents from that interview were released. Kenosha County Eye has previously and successfully sued KUSD for similar omissions. As part of that legal settlement, Neir promised to be more diligent in future records releases. That promise does not appear to have been kept in this case.

Nixon’s husband Rodney, who is a coach for the Indian Trail boys’ basketball team, was named in the documents released to Kenosha County Eye, but his connection to the alleged misconduct, if any, remains unclear. District officials have not said whether he was interviewed or had any involvement.

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    1. Instances could be each class period. Instead of 1 instance per day, there are 5 to 7 class periods for students. So number may be “inflated”.

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      1. 4000 divided by 7 is 571.42, does this make it more acceptable? If I was the superintendant of a school and an employee did this 10 times, they would be gone. Why would anyone try to dismiss the seriousness of this? Seems like you think it’s okay.

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    2. I’ve known her for a very long time, She is an amazing person. With a good heart. For some youth, sports is all they have!

      1. Some of the styles now, look really obnoxious.

        I think they are more concerned that people see them.
        Their real popular in some circles.

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      1. The way y’all look in the morning. Geez. Y’all look like y’all just roll out of bed, don’t shower, throw y’all hair back with y’all fingers, drink coffee and go to work. Y’all don’t even use wash rags to wash your asses🙄🤦🏾‍♀️ and have the nerve to talk about black people. I’m sick if you SLIMY EGG WHITES 🤣

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      2. I why some of the students do and act the way they do by those idiotic comments I am reading. I certainly hope your are not parents that will transfer to the children.

    1. The way y’all look in the morning. Geez. Y’all look like y’all just roll out of bed, don’t shower, throw y’all hair back with y’all fingers, drink coffee and go to work. Y’all don’t even use wash rags to wash your asses🙄🤦🏾‍♀️ and have the nerve to talk about black people. I’m sick if you SLIMY EGG WHITES 🤣

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  1. Probably just scratching the surface on the implications of sports eligibility.

    The impact can only be assessed by the scores and win and loss records of the teams but it’s up to competing schools to determine if they were played against by otherwise ineligible players.

    But the real lesson for the students is that just because the adults go to bat for you doesn’t mean that they played fair in doing so.
    Should the students be penalized ? No. But they should or should not be playing according to their “reviewed and corrected” eligibility’s.

    Winning and losing is a part of sports AND is one of the most important parts of playing school sports.
    Because it teaches a life lesson of not everyone wins. Cheating is not a lesson we should be teaching by example.

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    1. The student athletes who were innocent and actually qualified to play are the ones who will be hurt the most by this.

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    2. This also has potential of impacting college scholarships. If these students were not eligible then they would be overlooked for scholarship offers. Not an impact to D3 schools but D2 and D1 would be impacted.

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  2. Fake news! The head secretary is a bully and a liar but she’s white so she must be right. There’s more to this story.

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      1. I’m not her but I do know her. She’s an upstanding member of our community and has been for years. If I were being bullied, lied to and on you and purposely excluded I would probably resign as well.

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        1. Evidence appears to say otherwise. Both in the “upstanding member” and the “being bullied” categories.

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        2. We ALL know it is you, so stop lying and playing the race card. Enjoy working at Walmart, I heard the employees there enjoy their job. 🙂

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          1. Walmart has to lock up baby formula and shoes in Kenosha. What next pampers?

            Kenosha is the most ghetto city in the state.

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    1. She’s Hispanic, and her husband and kids are African American…. Sorry, no race story to be told here about the head secretary… nice try

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    2. So typical, bringing in the race card when clearly doing something wrong and getting caught for it. I bet $100.00 the facts won’t lie. I also bet the vast majority of the adjustments were for…

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    3. I am white, but I absolutely agree with you. It’s not just Indian trail. Its all of kusd district. K -12 they also need to look at the student that had been in attendance and marked truant. AND/OR worse medically excused and market truant. I have so much to say and tons of paper trails just don’t know who to talk to all they do is reference you to more of their circle leaving you in circles getting no where. You sound unbelievable that’s how they make you feel. I don’t know what law suit happened or is in place how do I get a pieace of that considering my son was on life support was called in also notified by the icu Docs them selves and I get slapped with truancy. Finally my son makes a recovery comes home come to find out on his return back to school he is no longer a student. They completely dropped him from the school. Hasn’t been excepted since. I’m not sure who all is involved in this case directly but it sounds like a set up to me. Let truth be discovered and pray for all who are not part of their circle of crimes. Find the main source at the main district it’s self. Hint- one lady their told me “Williams” said she could no longer speak with me per Williams she was genuinely sorry she could not help me anyfuther and knew My kids didn’t qualify for truancy. The truancy officer also discharged us from her case as well because they didnt qualify. I was never able to fix the record and my child was not aloud in their schools. They do lie and change everything amd everthing to benifit their circle period. The district needs to get a full search and all schools here seriously. This is a bigger problem then you can imagine. People listen to your kids take their words seriously. We are all they have and it starts at home right. Fixing alot of the behavioral issues is start by cleaning up the schools give then a far honest chance not favor you and take one down really needs to come to an end. It’s been way to long with the abuse. I can only pray your time is coming to an end since so many were failed by you in you sick ways. Let get tallies whom else? I know I’m not the only one. 100% paper trails facts from my end.

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    4. real loud and real wrong. if your kid was marked present, and while they were not in class ended up being in an accident, you would have no idea this is not a race issue, this is about children’s safety…

    5. The portal in which attendance entered gives time stamps for all entries with the employee’s name and time. Therefore it all can be tracked and pulled out of the system. There is not a way to fabricate it.

  3. They aren’t content to cheat through recruiting alone and are now doctoring attendance records, too? Is this surprising? The real investigation should analyze placement. A school with academies that are supposedly populated by “lottery” also “coincidentally” has the largest concentration of top athletes? Is the lottery driving placement or is athletic skill driving placement? Are the teams predominantly made up of students who live in the IT boundary or are the bulk of the student athletes from the academies? Why not put the academy students back in their boundary schools for athletics and rebalance the district athletic programs?

  4. She will be hired by Bradford by morning. They keep hiring incorrectly so. This would be a good fit.

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  5. Were any of the altered records for white students ? Neir should be fired as well . While we’re at it , fire Tanya Ruder. Have a nice day !

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  6. I’m sure her defense will involve feeling completely justified in her actions. Those kids shouldn’t be expected to show up for class. And if they don’t, penalizing them is wrong. Wait for it.

  7. Oh, that’s been going on for years in Kenosha. They used to do it for Mahone at Bradford when he was out screwing all the white chicks and not going to school.

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  8. You know things are bad at KUSD, particularly Indian Trail, when it’s a breath of fresh air to read a story like this and think to yourself, “Well, at least it didn’t involve sex, grooming, drug dealing, etc.” In this case, cheating didn’t pay off because the Indian Trail boys basketball team was 5-20 overall (2-12 conference) last season. Ouch.

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    1. Well, how do we know what the students were doing when they left school without parental consent or proper notification? Drugs, criminal mischief, underage sex? Don’t be so quick to be relieved.

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    1. Right there with you, leaving SE Wisconsin was the best thing I’ve done for my family. It might just be me, but things didn’t seem that bad until after the riots. Seems Kenosha attracted all the hood rats from Milwaukee and N. Chicago. Now you have a city full of crime and people there are so unfriendly.

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      1. You’re not wrong. Abundance of rental properties, lower priced than half an hour south, abundance of warehouse jobs that require little skill, lower sales tax, and you can apparently drive for years on expired Illinois plates with no issue. So why not move here, right? We have basically become the Waukegan of 30 years ago. It just continues to push north.

        Just go to Indian trail any morning and count the number of cars dropping students off with Illinois plates.

  9. So typical, bringing in the race card when clearly doing something wrong and getting caught for it. I bet $100.00 the facts won’t lie. I also bet the vast majority of the adjustments were for…

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  10. The one day in the life of Kenosha soap is good…so much racism directly and indirectly, so much better than others attitudes and all of you have something in your closet 🤣🤣 half your husbands and wives are cheating the other half are alcoholics most are problem addicted to something prescribed and call it ok but let’s down grade and talk about others so we can feel good about ourselves so pathetic 🤦🏽‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

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  11. She’s a hero.

    Many high school students struggle, and getting truancy citations can lead to early drop out, if they get a diploma, they may not switch to a life of crime later on.

    Many of the people mad about this are parents of sub-par student athletes that show up and are probably good students, while sitting on the JV bench.

    If test scores were being fudged, that’s an entirely different story.

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    1. What an incredibly dumb comment. So, in your world, it’s perfectly fine for “students” to skip school and still be allowed to participate in high school athletics? That’s a terrible example to set. Give the truant players’ roster spots to the JV kids who are true student athletes. And if it’s wins you’re concerned about, they can’t do much worse than the 5-20 record posted by the Hawks last season.

    2. Are you a complete idiot, or just a little bit? Falsifying attendance records for hood rats that don’t have a dad at home is really setting them up for success in life? Him let me answer my question for you, YES you are a complete idiot.

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  12. As a parent I’m concerned that my student could be leaving school like the student in this story – and instead of letting me know he was not in class like he should be, someone cleared it so the basketball team can make sure he can play? Like what if something happened to him and I’m thinking he’s in school safe? Who is the responsible for that?
    We enter into a partnership with the schools that they’re going to do their part in keeping our kids safe. How can I do my part in teaching my kid making responsible decisions and holding them accountable when you have adults trying to help out the athletics program, or whatever her reason for manipulating student records.

    1. Kids that aren’t taught accountability turn into adults like this receptionist who thinks it’s okay to lie and cheat. And then act like she is some sort of victim to excuse what she did. She 100% did it.

  13. So many crimes by KUSD, it’s impossible to keep up.
    KCE could have a “KUSD Degeneracy Statistic Page” summarizing the weekly crimes they continually commit.
    Yet amazingly, the same board members are re-elected.
    Informative and Excellent reporting by KCE!

  14. I think a Congressional investigation is warranted. We have to find out if we need IDE. I want to know age/race/creed sortable.

  15. I read this stuff all the time and it’s crazy that your community is so upset about some attendance records. Yet we haven’t heard anything else about the teacher’s who had relationships with the students and it’s funny not nearly half as many people were this upset? So attendance records is more important than rape to the community. And no offense but we all know that if she was some fat white lady she would be praised and say she’s helping those kids out. And y’all also know that if the head secretary is supposedly Hispanic and the lady who was changing those records was Hispanic she wouldn’t have even told. Just because you marry black doesn’t mean you care for black people. Next thing you know your whole office will be Hispanic and white. So no we don’t really care about this information we would like updates on those inappropriate teacher student relationships though. Have you reported those criminals yet and gotten a statement from them on their behavior?

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    1. Haven’t heard anything about teachers having relationships with students? Are you new to KCE? LOL. Kev makes a living off that smut.

  16. Oy, and meanwhile in a nearby district we’re getting truancy letters for keeping sick kids home (and calling them in as such), but not taking them to an unnecessary & costly doctor visit where they’ll be around more sick people, just to get a Dr. note (since not every virus requires physician intervention).

    I’m curious if any/how much funding is tied to attendance?

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  17. Not saying this was right, but Shawnelle Gross from Bradford has done the same thing. The district and Bradford know he does this and they allow it. Why, because he is a male. The district is made up of the “Good olé’ Boy”. Shawnelle also, gives students rides, allows students to use his car during their lunch. Is allowed to call students his sons when he has no kids. That’s just disgusting and inappropriate and should not be allowed.

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Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson KENOSHA, Wis. – Former Racine Police Officer LaVontay Fenderson was charged today, July 11, 2025, with two felony counts following an investigation into allegations that he defrauded the Racine Unified School District of more than $16,000 while assigned as a school resource officer. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Paddock Lake Man Accused of Possessing Child Pornography, Held on $100K Bail

Nathan Bernard Fox, 21, of Paddock Lake in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PADDOCK LAKE, Wis. – A 21-year-old Paddock Lake man is facing serious felony charges after authorities say he uploaded and stored disturbing images and videos of child sexual abuse—including both real and animated depictions—on his devices and social media accounts. You must be logged in to view

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Man Accused of Firing Gun at Kenosha Party, Faces Drug-Dealing Charges After Search Warrant

Michael B. Beals Jr., 20, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he fired a gun during a large party and was later found with packaged cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and bullets in his home. You must be logged in to view the rest of

Ajay Pierangeli Sentenced to 30 Years in Fatal OWI Crash That Killed Two Friends

KENOSHA, Wis. — Nearly two years after a drunk driving crash killed two college students and shattered two families, Ajay Gregory Pierangeli was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison for the deaths of Dylan Zamora and Jenna Barrette. Kenosha County Circuit Judge Anthony Milisauskas handed down the sentence in a packed courtroom, ordering 15 years of initial confinement for each victim—Zamora and

Big Beautiful Building Opens at Kenosha County Fairgrounds With Packed Fish Fry, Bags Tournament

SALEM LAKES, Wis. – A crowd of more than 100 people gathered Thursday evening to celebrate the first official event inside the Kenosha County Fairgrounds’ newest attraction — a massive, permanent structure affectionately being called the “Big Beautiful Building.” The building — which will serve as a multi-use hub for the fair and year-round events — is finally complete after a long planning

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Enwright to Challenge Jail Sentence, Files Notice of Postconviction Relief

Christian James Enwright, 30, of Kenosha(Kenosha County Sheriff) Kenosha, Wis. — Less than two weeks after being sentenced to 15 months in jail for grooming a middle school student, former Kenosha teacher Christian J. Enwright has formally initiated a legal challenge to the punishment. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.

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Pleasant Prairie Man Charged With Misdemeanor For Sexually Assaulting Young Woman

Jay P. Sokolovsky, 51, of Pleasant Prairie(Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A 51-year-old Pleasant Prairie man accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman has been released from jail after posting the statutory $550 cash bail the same day he was arrested. Pleasant Priaire Police referred the case to the Kenosha DA’s Office as a fourth degree sexual assault. You must

Salem Lakes Administrator Pushes Massive Borrowing Plan, Faces Backlash From Public and Two Trustees

SALEM LAKES, Wis. – Facing mounting public distrust and growing budget pressures, Village Administrator Cassandra Hiller (D) on Tuesday night unveiled a long-term capital improvement plan that would rely on borrowing—potentially millions of dollars—requiring residents to foot the bill for years to come through increased property taxes. At a budget workshop, Hiller and consultant Todd Taves from Ehlers Finance pitched the 30-year plan

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Guilty on All Counts: Jury Convicts Myron Bowie of Attempted Murder for Setting Mother of His Children on Fire

Myron Faith Bowie, 38, of Kenosha in Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – On the third and final day of Myron Faith Bowie’s jury trial, a Kenosha County jury returned guilty verdicts on all seven counts, convicting him of trying to burn the mother of his children alive while their four kids slept nearby. You must be

Sir Robert E. Ibsen Honored as Hometown Hero for Second Quarter

KENOSHA, Wis. – The Kenosha Hometown Heroes Commission has named Sir Robert E. Ibsen as the 2025 Hometown Hero for the second quarter. He was recognized during the July 7 Common Council meeting for his exemplary military service and lifelong contributions to the Kenosha community. Ibsen, now 97, served 21 years in the U.S. Navy, rising to the rank of Chief Personnelman (E-7).

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Both Defendants Now Free on Bail in Cold Case Vanderzee Murder

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — More than 20 years after the execution-style killing of David Vanderzee, the two people accused of orchestrating his murder are now both free on bail. On Tuesday night, John Viskocil posted the $500,000 cash bond set by Commissioner William Michel II and was released from the Kenosha County Jail. His co-defendant and former lover, Roxanna Vanderzee-Collins, posted the same

Man Charged With Felony Victim Intimidation After Domestic Disturbance

KENOSHA, Wis. – A 47-year-old Kenosha man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he grabbed a woman by the neck, tried to prevent her from calling police, and took her handgun during a domestic dispute over the weekend. Waymond Moronte Parker was formally charged Wednesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with felony intimidation of a victim and misdemeanor disorderly conduct,

Cooper’s Hawk Restaurant and Winery Coming to Pleasant Prairie

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – A new Cooper’s Hawk Restaurant and Winery is officially on its way to the Village of Pleasant Prairie, following unanimous approval from the Plan Commission on Monday. The development will rise near the southwest corner of Highway 50 (75th Street) and 115th Avenue, where petitioner Steven Bersell, on behalf of property owner FRED–Northwest Lot 4 LLC, received approval for

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