K E W A U N E E SCHOOL DISTRICT Community Connection

SCHOOL OFFICE Joseph Innis, District Administrator TELEPHONE NUMBERS DECEMBER, 2013

 District Office Changes in Education at Hillcrest Building: Dear Community Members: and 50% on student out- pare for full implementation beginning comes. (920) 388-3230 the 2014-15 school year. If you would Since 2010, school districts in  Multiple measures of evi- like to review a brief orientation of dence must be collected to  Kewaunee Wisconsin have been actively the Educator Effectiveness model you involved in Wisconsin’s Educa- document evaluation of can either click on the link or paste it Elementary & tion Accountability Reform Plan. practice. in your web browser to view a video Middle School: This plan, which is being imple-  Teachers must develop from the Wisconsin Department of (920) 388-2458 mented over a period of years student learning objectives Public Instruction: includes the new Common Core (SLO’s) and professional http://www.youtube.com/watch? feature=player_  Kewaunee Standards, increased school practice goals annually. accountability measures such as  Principals must develop embedded&v=8zbmU7s89PE High School: the school report card, develop- annual school learning ob- (920) 388-2951 ment of a new Student Infor- jectives as well as profes- As the holiday season approaches I mation System, shifting to Smart- sional practice goals. want to wish you and your family Happy Holidays and the best in the  Lakeshore er Balanced Assessment (a new  Much of the evaluation pro- New Year. It is a pleasure working in student assessment system) and cess will be conducted using Alternative the Kewaunee School District. implementing Educator Effective- a computerized program High School ness, which is a new teacher and called Teachscape which can at Hillcrest principal evaluation process. assist in collecting evidence Building: of teacher and principal Sincerely, All of these components repre- practices and also facilitate (920) 388-3230 Joseph Innis sent major operational shifts for professional development in District Administrator ext. 106 public schools that are intended areas needed. Evaluators to help achieve the State Super- must go through a rigorous intendent’s goal of making sure certification process. every child graduates prepared The next issue for college and career. of the The purpose of implementing the Community new Educator Effectiveness Eval- Connection Training and preparing our staff uation model is to promote the will be for the Educator Effectiveness growth and development of Wis- February, 2014 initiative is one of our major consin educators throughout goals this year. Educator Effec- their entire career and to im- tiveness is supported by the Dan- prove student learning. Re- ielson Framework for Teaching search has shown that having which is a well-known process effective educators is the most already used by the Kewaunee significant school based factor in School District. A similar pro- determining a child’s success in cess has been developed for school. principals. Many aspects of Edu- The Kewaunee cator Effectiveness are new how This new evaluation process is ever, and represent a significant much more extensive and will be School District change from the model used in much more time consuming to the past. carry out than previous evalua- Board of Education tion models used. The For example: Kewaunee School District is wishes you all a  The new evaluation process piloting the Educator Effective- Happy Holiday Beacon for Excellence must be based 50% on ness model this year as we pre- teacher or principal practice season! in Education

The Community Connection is published for the residents of the Kewaunee School District, 915 Second Street, Kewaunee WI 54216 HALLOWEEN FUN in PHYSICAL EDUCATION!!! By Mr. O’Brien and Ms. Vanness

Students in Grade K-4th grade had a SPOOKTACULAR time during some Halloween Stations in Physical Education class. Students had the chance to travel through ‘Spooky Street’ under a dark parachute with a strobe light, they got to do the ‘Monster Mash’ by overhand throwing yarns balls at different monsters, they tried to knock down ghosts by bowling in ‘Graveyard Bowling.’ Putting together a skeleton puzzle in ‘Rattle My Bones’ was awesome too, and so much more!

Enjoy some of these photos of students having fun and exercising in Physical Education Class.

High School Counseling Notes CAMPUS CAREER DAY AT NWTC

Some KHS juniors and seniors recently toured NWTC on their Campus Career Day. It was a great opportunity for students to see classrooms, hear from instructors, and learn more about the tech college Helpful Websites: admission process. Curtis Brungraber

was one of the NWTC—Everything you need students who attend- ed the program, and to know about NWTC: was the winner of an http://www.nwtc.edu/Pages/ I-POD.

home.aspx Curtis is pictured with Marcy Bailey, NWTC School/ UW Help Community Relations Specialist. He is YouTube—Provides short also pictured with videos on financial aid, Mr. Steve Meyer, High School Counse- college admission, and more: lor.

http://www.youtube.com/ The next NWTC Campus user/uwHelp Career Day is sched- uled for February 25. UW-System— ______

Provides information and Class of 2013: Final Statistics links to all UW-System Intended Plans Number Percent campuses: Four Year College 30 44% http://www.wisconsin.edu/ Two Year College 2 3% (UW-Manitowoc) Technical College 10 15% Wisconsin Private Specialty School 0 0% Colleges—Provides (i.e. UW-Madison Farm Short Course, Empire Beauty School) information and links to all Military 5 7% WI private colleges: Army—4 Air Force—1 http://www. Work 19 28% wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/ Submitted by Other 2 3% Steve Meyer, KHS Counselor Total 68 100% Thank You To All Of Our Veterans!

The First Grade a flag. The veterans students had three shared with the class special visitors on personal experiences November 10th. Mr. from their tours of duty Phillips, Mr. Witcpalek in the Armed Forces. and Mr. Zeleuski. The students enjoyed learning about the The students learned American flag and about the history of, Veterans Day. how to care for, and how to properly retire By Merrilee McIntee

Build the Future Foundation Seeks Wall of Fame Nominations

Build the Future Foundation is accepting nominations from the community for persons to be selected for the “Wall of Fame” at the high school. GET READY…The Kewaunee High School Those persons selected are celebrated and will be hosting this year’s FBLA Region 3 inducted to the “Wall of Fame” at a dinner and have their pictures and accomplishments posted Leadership Conference! in the hallway entrance of the high school.

The criteria is The planning committee has been work-  The person must have graduated from the ing nonstop, in anticipation of the 800 Kewaunee High School at least 20 years prior students expected to participate, to to the year of the award  The person must have done something make this conference the best yet. If significant to better humanity, or you are interested in helping with the  attained a high achievement of some sort, or February 1st conference we would be  symbolize those qualities that students should emulate more than happy to have you!  The person must be willing to attend the award dinner Please email Mrs. Betty Schleis at  Nominees may be deceased (a relative would need to attend in the honoree’s place) [email protected] or Wisconsin FBLA Region 3 Vice President, If you would like to nominate someone, Ben Kornowski at nomination forms must be received in the District Office by January 6, 2014 to be [email protected]. considered. Nomination forms can be obtained by calling the District Office at Thank You! 920-388-3230, ext. 101. Submitted by Kacy Rohr Kewaunee Grade School celebrates Red Ribbon Week By Tami Prucha

October 23-31 was Red Ribbon Week, a time when students and educators across the country talk about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Recently it has expanded to also talk about the consequences of bully- ing. The Kewaunee Grade School counselors and teachers talked with students in their classrooms about drugs, alcohol and bully- ing. Students were then given the chance to take a pledge to be drug and bully free and sign their names on a board outside Mrs. Prucha’s office for all kids to see. Thank you to all of the students who took the pledge! Please continue to talk to your children about the physical, mental, and emotional consequences of using drugs and alcohol and participating in bullying behaviors. Thank you!

WKCE Testing is Complete!

Students in grades 3-8 and 10 have completed the state wide assessment, the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam. Although scores will not be reported until spring, we would like to say thank KHS Alumni, you to the students who took the test seriously remember me?? and did their very best. We would also like to Peter Rusborne?? acknowledge all of the students from Early Childhood up through the high school who were I'm back from the land respectful of the students who were testing by down under... being quiet in the hallways. We appreciate the hard work of our staff who did all they could to ...back in K-town. make the best possible testing conditions. Finally, thank you to the parents for helping your children get adequate rest the night before testing days I will be in Kewaunee on and starting their testing days off right with a Friday, Dec. 20 at the good breakfast. Kewaunee Inn (Historic

Teamwork makes the Dream work…and the Karsten Inn) at 7:00 pm future of all of our students is certainly bright! to greet old friends and to introduce my family. Sincerely,

Beth Wiltman-District Assessment Coordinator Contact Mike & Nancy LaCrosse @ 776-1239 with Steve Meyer-School Assessment Coordinator Tami Prucha- School Assessment Coordinator any questions. Hope to see you there! USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES

NOTE: The Kewaunee High School and Grade School buildings have been open to If you wish to use the the community for those individuals who wish to exercise through walking. facilities for meetings or The buildings will be open from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. only to allow the other approved purposes, maintenance staff ample opportunity to clean and maintain the facility in a you must complete a timely and efficient manner. Please plan your schedule to accommodate School Building Use these times. Application and Contract form, at least ten days The track is also available for exercise, weather permitting. Bicycles, skate- before the planned event. boards and roller blades are not allowed on the track or tennis court. Please call 388-2458, extension 410 to speak to Thank you for your cooperation. Jason Karnopp regarding your event. Jason Karnopp, Buildings, Grounds, Transportation, and Security Director **************

Dear Parents, Community Members and Business Owners!

Please take a few minutes of your time to record your opinions about technology use at home and at school. This is a national online survey where you can join students, educators, and parents from around the country in speaking up to decision- makers about technology, science, and 21st century skills.

Log on to http://www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2013 and enter the student Secret Word: kewaunee

The survey is open until December 20th. If you want more information about the online survey, please visit http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup

Thanks! Anne Bootz and Rebecca Krueger

Michelle Baumann, the ELL The next four teacher for the school district has submitted the “Ed Extras” pages pages were in both English and Spanish, submitted regarding the importance of by the Kewaunee reading and the impact it has on learning. They follow the PR PR Committee Committee pages.

KEWAUNEE HIGH SCHOOL proud tradition...promising future

Student Who Nick Janda has “gone above way to help other students Makes a Difference and beyond” in his service to in the Technology Education the students and staff of classes by demonstrating October, 2013 Kewaunee High School. safe use of tools and equip- Throughout the fall ment as well as providing trimester, Nick has assistance to students who voluntarily provided are struggling with projects. his time and talent to Most importantly, Nick has help improve the exhibited a genuine social equipment and facili- responsibility of caring for ties in the Technology and respecting others, thus Education Depart- creating a positive example ment. He always for the students and staff of approaches these KHS. repair and/or fabrica- As a result of his outstanding tion projects with a efforts at Kewaunee High positive attitude and a School, Nick Janda has professional manner. clearly demonstrated that he Furthermore, Nick truly is a “student who has gone out of his makes a difference.”

“America’s future “BIG K” AWARD walks through the OCTOBER 2013 exhibited a genuine doors of our schools Laura Gallenberger has been caring and each day.” recognized for her outstanding respect for efforts to fulfill the vision and others, thus being a ~Mary Jean mission of Kewaunee High School. positive role Le Tendre model for Ms. Gallenberger has clearly students and staff. American Educator gone above and beyond in her service to the students and HERE’S SOMETHING staff of KHS. As a member of MostNEW importantly, FOR KHS Ms. Gallenberger has proven to the KHS Library-Media Center STUDENTS ~ YOU staff, Ms. Gallenberger always be a hard-working, dedicated provides outstanding customer staffCAN member ORDER who YOURis truly service to students and staff. student2014 YEARBOOK-centered and team- oriented. ONLINE! Her efforts have been instru- mental to the successful Certainly, KHS is better launch of the Kewaunee School because Laura Gallenberger is Simply go to the KHS District’s 1:1 technology initia- here! tive. Furthermore, she has FBLA NEWS

Students Tour Area Businesses

The Kewaunee High School FBLA chapter toured Seroogy’s Chocolates in De Pere, WBAY TV-2 in Green Bay as well as Lambeau Field on Friday the 18th of October. Forty students had the oppor- tunity to discover how these businesses where run as each offered a behind the scenes tour. All students were given the honor of standing in front of the green screen at WBAY, were able to sit in the closed luxury box seats at the Packer Stadium and tasted the many candy samples offered at Seroogy’s. It was an educational yet fun filled day for KHS FBLA students.

FBLA Fall Leadership Lab

On October 8, Ben Kornowski, the FBLA Region III Vice President, along with five other freshmen/sophomore students who have leadership potential from Kewaunee High School attended Fall Leadership Lab hosted at the Raddison Paper Valley Hotel and Convention Center in Appleton. Each student and adviser that attended was given the opportunity to attend three workshops that present- ed information and provided activities in leadership, communication and teamwork. Ryan Moran, a Keynote Speaker, opened and closed the day with a positive message for the students, expressing that they be positive, have an open mind, be sincere, have spirit and not exclude others.

FBLA Officers Attend Fall Leadership Conference

The Wisconsin FBLA Fall Leadership Conference and State Executive Board Meeting was held at the Madison Concourse Hotel on November 10-12. Five of Kewaunee’s officers including Kewaunee’s -Co Presidents Ben Kornowski and Carli VanGoethem, Vice President Amanda Bultman, Secretary Aubree Dax, and Photographer Stephanie Dolski, experienced many valuable workshops and tours offered throughout the three day conference. The conference included among other events a tour of American Family Insurance Headquarters, work- shops presented by Ben Kornowski about Networking, and a workshop by Betty Schleis, FBLA Adviser, about job readiness. The event was attended by over six hundred students from across the state and a valuable experience was enjoyed by all. Submitted by Betty Schleis and Ben Kornowski

Kewaunee Students Participate in St. Norbert College Middle Level Honors Band Lynn Curry and Danielle Schroth HOLIDAY CONCERT Congratulations to the Kewaunee Middle and High School students who were nominated and played in the St. Norbert Middle Level Honors Band on November DATES 3. The students were first nominated by their director, and then went through an application process. St. Norbert College looked at the applications, decided on ANNOUNCED instrumentation needed, and selected only the best from hundreds of applications from all around Northeast Wisconsin. These students spent one day learning the music together and performed to an overcrowded audience that same afternoon. Throughout the day students participated in full band rehearsals and learned to work together as a cohesive unit. KHS Music Department Christmas Concert The conductors and clinicians that worked with them throughout the day were Dr. Danielle Schroth and Amy Smejkal Christopher Baumgartner, Dr. Dan Laing and Michael Knight, the director of bands at St. Norbert College. The Kewaunee High School Music Department will be performing Congratulations to their Holiday Concert on Sunday, Adrianna Tupper (flute), Gabriella Czech December 15th at 5:30 p.m. in (clarinet), and Cyrus the KHS Plantico Theater. The Shikoski (percussion) Band, Jazz Band, Concert and from the Middle School Chamber Choirs will be perform- and Carrie Worth ing popular and non-traditional (flute) and Payton holiday music. Kassner from the High School. Please join us for a night of good holiday music and a dessert recep- You represented tion after the concert! Kewaunee very well and we are proud of your accomplishments!

KMS Music Department Winter Concert Lynn Curry

The Kewaunee Middle School Music Department will be per- NOTIFICATION OF THE CLOSING OF KEWAUNEE SCHOOLS forming their Winter Concert on for Thursday December 19th. snow and/or hazardous road conditions or in the event that weather conditions develop during the school day that The 6th grade band will perform necessitate early dismissal, announcements will be made the Kinder-tot Concert 9:00 a.m. in the Plantico Theater. The on the following radio and television stations, in addition 5thand 6th grade bands will to being posted on our website. perform their program at 5:30 p.m. for the community and the TELEVISION STATIONS RADIO STATIONS 7/8 grade band and choir will WBAY TV 2 (Green Bay) WBDK (96.7 FM) Luxemburg have their performance at 7:00 WFRV TV 5 (Green Bay) WCUB (980 AM) Manitowoc p.m. WLUK TV 11 (Green Bay) WDOR (93.9 FM) Sturgeon Bay WGBA TV 26 (Green Bay) WGEE (970 AM) Green Bay Please join us for a night of WIXX (101.1 FM) Green Bay wonderful music. Kewaunee Music Department Updates Technology

The Kewaunee Music Department would like to thank the Build the Future Foundation for approving our request to update our technology and expand our current software subscription services. The music department purchased multiple iPads and expanded the number of Smart Music subscrip- tions available in the district. Instructors have been using the iPads for recorded video assessments and are working on incorporating Smart Music into our classrooms on a regular basis. Smart Music is a software program that evaluates the accuracy of student performance as it comes to notes and rhythms. The iPads have worked extremely well to record students and have opened up opportuni- ties for students to record themselves, reflect on their performance and improve on various musical skills. Through the use of iPads instructors have already seen an improvement in student aware- ness to their areas of different strengths and weaknesses and are certain it will continue to increase in the future. Thanks again, Build the Future Foundation!

Solo and Ensemble Festivals to be Hosted in Kewaunee School District

This year Kewaunee will be hosting the Middle and High School Level Solo and Ensembles. This is a huge undertaking and we will be in need of many volunteers to help with the event. Every year students put in a lot of work learning solos and small ensemble pieces of music, and get excited about the opportunity to perform their efforts in front of a judge for critique.

The Middle School Solo/Ensemble will be Saturday, February 22nd and the High School Solo/Ensemble will be Saturday, April 8th.

We have multiple volunteer positions available for individuals of all ages and ability levels. Below are some sample volunteer positions.

Door/Room Monitor Your duties are to ask for each student’s music and give it to the adjudicator, as well as to monitor the room entrance so that spectators and performers enter only between performances.

Information Center Your primary job is to greet guests and answer questions that they have about the festival. You will have site maps to offer spectators as well.

Runners Your duties are to pick up an empty envelope from the office and go to the door monitors at each site to receive full envelopes

Processors You will receive results from the runners. You will be checking these for accuracy of ratings and adjudica- tors signatures

Relief Your job is to provide temporary fills in for workers who wish to leave their post for a short period of time. Site monitors who wish to be relieved will call the office and ask to have someone sent to that site.

Concessions Your job is to run the sale of food and beverage. We will have a number of breakfast and lunch items for sale to performers and spectators.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Danielle Schroth at [email protected] (388-2951, extension 148) or Lynn Curry at [email protected] (388-2458, extension 366).

Thanks for helping us host the best festival possible! REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING KEWAUNEE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM AT HILLCREST SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 6:30 P.M. Closed Session 7:00 P.M. Regular Session PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ADMINISTRATION VISITORS Mrs. Kim Duescher Joseph Innis, District Admin. List available Mr. Dan Kassner Kim Dax, Bus. & Human Serv. Dir. in the School Mr. Tom Stangel Karen Treml, Prin./Sp. Ed. Dir. District Office Mr. Brian Vogeltanz Tracy Ledvina, Prin. Mr. Brian Zuege Mike Holtz, Prin. Jason Karnopp, B/G Dir.

President Brian Vogeltanz called the Mr. Holtz explained the two students Superintendent Joseph Innis commented

Regular School Board meeting to order at applying for early graduation are in good on the beginning of school this year, 6:30 p.m. Meeting notices were posted standing and should be eligible to gradu- saying we were off to an excellent start according to WI State Statutes 19.84(1) ate at the end of the second trimester. and the newly hired staff are doing well. (b). A Quorum was verified as all Board He also said the transportation policy members were in attendance with the Tom Stangel motioned, Kim Duescher had been reviewed last year and the exception of John Pagel and Robin Kinn seconded to approve the early graduation changes they made to it seem to be who were absent and excused. requests for two students as presented. working well this year. Technology is The motion carried unanimously. improving as well and he thanked the Brian Zuege motioned, Dan Kassner Board for approving the purchase of new seconded, to adjourn to Closed Session Tom Stangel made a motion to designate equipment. As for the new security per WI State Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to Jason Karnopp, Buildings & Grounds measures in place this year (additional discuss personnel issues. The motion Director as the Safety Director for the cameras and locking all doors during carried 5-0 on a roll call vote. Kewaunee School District. Dan Kassner the school day), he said parents and the seconded the motion and it passed unani- community have been very cooperative At 7:07, Tom Stangel motioned, Kim mously. in following district guidelines which is Duescher seconded, to return to Open greatly appreciated. Session. The motion carried unanimous- President Brian Vogeltanz read the ly. Consent Agenda Items for approval as Kim Dax, Director of Business and follows: Human Services provided information to The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 1. Minutes of August 26, 2013, and Sep- the Board regarding the 2013-14 budget. tember 9, 2013. Additional budget information will be Brian Zuege motioned, Tom Stangel 2. Payment of the bills in the amount of reviewed next Monday at the Annual seconded, to approve the agenda as orga- $478,928.60. Meeting. The third Friday enrollment nized. The motion passed unanimously. 3. The resignation of Carla Kassner as count will be taken on September 20, KHS Musical Choreographer, and Jere- including the open enrollment numbers There were no comments for Public miah Christian as Assistant High School that should be settled by then. She also Forum, or concerns for the Board. Boys Basketball Coach. reported 88 staff members participated in 4. The new hires of Shari Smidel as the biometric screening offered by United Major topics were discussed next. Playground Supervisor, salary of $9.86/ Health Care. This means the district hour; Dave Kuehl, 7th grade Football qualifies for a 2% reduction in our premi- Mrs. Treml explained the 66:03 agree- Coach, ½ position, salary $750; Richelle ums. ment to share our School Psychologist, Pribek as Reading Paraprofessional, sala- Beth Wiltman, with the Algoma School ry of $12.90/hour; Kali Karnopp as KHS Brian Zuege, Chairperson for the Policy District for one day per week. Algoma Musical Choreographer, salary $600; and Committee reported on their meeting will cover all additional expenses related Jennifer Haag as KHS Musical Stage held September 9, 2013. The committee to the increase in Ms. Wiltman’s contrac- Crew Director, salary $600. reviewed the requirements for the number tual hours. 5. The donation from the Kewaunee FFA of participants and coaches for each sport. Alumni for 24 feet of heavy duty storage They felt it should remain as is, but a Dan Kassner made a motion to approve shelving for use in the metals shop, policy should be developed indicating the 66:03 agreement with the Algoma valued at $487.38. when paperwork, fees, etc. need to be School District for the School Psycholo- turned in, in order to determine if there gist contract as presented. Brian Zuege Dan Kassner made a motion to approve are enough participants for the sport to seconded the motion and it passed 5-0 on the Consent Agenda items, seconded by continue. a roll call vote. Tom Stangel. The motion carried 5-0 on a roll call vote. (Continued on next page) Regular Board Meeting President Brian Vogeltanz called the Reg- the projected decrease in the fund balance Monday, September 16, 2013 ular School Board meeting to order at mostly due to technology purchases. Page 2 7:00 p.m. Meeting notices were posted according to WI State Statutes 19.84(1) John Pagel motioned, Robin Kinn se- (b). A Quorum was verified as all Board conded, to table approving the 2013-14 The committee also discussed the process members were in attendance. budget until the Special Board meeting. for updating the policy, procedure and job The motion passed unanimously. description manuals and agreed that since The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. the information is now available on line Dan Kassner motioned, Kim Duescher and copies provided in their board pack- John Pagel motioned, Tom Stangel seconded, to hold a Special Board meet- ets, the manuals can be discontinued. seconded, to approve the agenda as orga- ing on November 4 to approve the 2013- nized. The motion passed unanimously. 14 budget and set the tax levy. The mo- There was one Policy and Rule reviewed tion carried unanimously. for adoption by the Committee. Brian There were no comments for Public Zuege motioned that the Policy and Rule Forum, or concerns for the Board. Jason Karnopp, Buildings/Grounds/ 342.4, Programs for Children at Risk, be Security/Transportation Director ex- adopted by the full Board. Kim Duescher Major topics were discussed next. plained his request to install over 150 seconded the motion and it passed unani- new fixtures or retro-fitted lights includ- mously. Superintendent Innis reviewed the Title 1 ing LED lights, at the high school and Paraprofessional job description with the grade school from Green Power Technol- Dan Kassner read one thank you card that Board and explained some minor editing ogy Solutions. The district would pay for was received by the Board over the past changes that were made to it. A motion the replacements upfront, but then receive month. to approve the Title 1 Paraprofessional a WPS Focus on Energy rebate and grant job description was made by Tom Stangel which would reimburse the district com- Student Ben Kornowski was present and and seconded by Dan Kassner. The mo- pletely for the total cost. The upgrades updated the Board on the planning pro- tion passed unanimously. would save the district over $12,000 per cess for the FBLA Regional competition year. Mr. Karnopp contacted other com- that will be held here in February. Since President Vogeltanz summarized the re- panies for bids, but they did not have the they are expecting to host approximately quests for Youth Options received from same resources to provide the same ser- 800 students for this competition, they are five students. Based on the recommenda- vices as Green Power Technology Solu- looking for volunteers for judging and tion from the high school principal and tions. chaperoning. counselor, Dan Kassner made the follow- ing motion: Brian Zuege made a motion to approve President Vogeltanz announced future Student A: Approve three courses, and the lighting project as presented. Robin meeting dates and other activities: deny two courses; Student B: Approve Kinn seconded the motion and it carried 7  September 23, Annual School Board one course; Student C: Deny the course -0 on a roll call vote. Meeting request as it does not qualify for Youth  October 1, WASB Fall Regional Options; Student D: Approve one course President Brian Vogeltanz read the Con- Meeting and deny one course; Student E: Ap- sent Agenda Items for approval as fol-  October 4-5, Homecoming prove three courses. Brian Zuege second- lows:  October 7, Policy and Education ed the motion and it passed 7-0 on a roll 1. Minutes of September 16, 2013. Committee meetings call vote. 2. Payment of the bills in the  October 21, Regular Board Meeting amount of $947,951.03. Superintendent Innis explained the 2013- 3. The resignation of Lisa Deda- At 7:25 p.m., Tom Stangel motioned, 14 budget which has a projected 4.59% Schmidt as part-time cleaner. Dan Kassner seconded to adjourn. The decrease in the levy rate and an increase 4. The new hires of Brian Kwasny motion passed unanimously. of .32% in the equalized property valua- as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, sala- tion. Due to the Governor’s proposed ry $2,100; and extending a contract to Debra Jirtle increase in equalization aid, we are una- Debbie Kowalkowski-Funk in exchange Administrative Assistant ble to approve the budget or set the levy for her contract with Country Kids for OT ______until the new equalized aid amounts are services, salary of $55/hour and mileage REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MTG. established which should happen by Oc- reimbursement. KEWAUNEE SCHOOL DISTRICT tober 31. The Board will need to hold a Accept a donation from the Kewaunee BOARD ROOM AT HILLCREST special meeting to set the levy once the Sports Booster Club for Volleyball Stand- OCTOBER 21, 2013 new equalized aid amounts are known. ards valued at $7,253.25 7:00 P.M. Regular Session The budget will then be updated as well. All Board Members Present Dan Kassner made a motion to approve Administration Members Present: Mr. Innis also updated the Board on our the Consent Agenda items, seconded by Mr. Joseph Innis, Supt. enrollment numbers which impact the Kim Duescher. The motion carried 7-0 Mr. Jason Karnopp, B/G Director budget. A brief discussion was held on on a roll call vote. open enrollment, third Friday count, and Superintendent Joseph Innis introduced meeting dates and other activities: ATTENTION ALL BOYS AND Nate Roets, Activities Director, to explain • November 4, Special Board meeting the possible WIAA realignment. If and Policy Committee meeting GIRLS IN GRADES PREK-4!! Kewaunee and the other teams stay in the • November 18, Regular Board Meeting Packerland conference, three sports Kewaunee Youth Wrestling (football, soccer, and wrestling) may not At 7:50 p.m., Tom Stangel motioned, have enough competition causing more John Pagel seconded to adjourn. The will begin December 10...See non-conference meets to be scheduled. motion passed unanimously. the next page if you are Options are being considered to present to interested in signing up for WIAA before the WIAA Board of Con- Debra Jirtle this sport. trol votes on December 6. Administrative Assistant ______Mr. Roets also shared information regard- Submitted by ing a bill that was introduced to allow Nancy Steinhorst, resident pupils that do not attend the pub- Kewaunee Wrestling lic school to participate in sports and ex- Association tracurricular activities.

Mr. Innis updated the Board on technolo- gy issues. The e-mail conversion took We would like to extend a B I G THANK YOU place over the weekend and there are to Gordie and Ruth Mueller for their some issues that still need to be worked out but it should be more versatile than generous donation of fresh pears to the the previous e-mail program. Most of the School Nutrition Program!! new computers have been installed with only a few classrooms and the libraries left to upgrade. The ticket system for ~Sheree Malvitz tech support has about 90 outstanding Food Service Director tickets left to handle but most of them have to do with the old email program. The 1:1 initiative for sixth and tenth grad- ers to receive iPads or Thinkpads has been rolled out and minor problems have occurred but are being handled. The new Nurses Notes printers in the district are working well and the customer service has improved. Most desk-top printers have been re- I would like to take this opportunity to thank all moved and printing is directed to the of the parents for helping to maintain a healthy Copy Center. The Community Connec- school by updating your children’s immuniza- tion has a new look and is formatted dif- tion records. There is still time to do so if you have not. ferently to save paper costs. There were issues with the quality of the printed pic- This time of year presents plenty of opportunities for germs to tures and that is being looked into. spread. Chilly weather keeps more of us indoors at the same Supt. Innis explained there is strong inter- time, and the holiday season brings together family members of est in maintaining the Common Core all ages. Standards. The implementation process is in the third year and millions of dollars Hand washing is an important way to keep yourself and your have been spent state wide to implement the standards. Hearings are being held families healthy. With warm water and soap, scrubbing your throughout the state regarding the Com- hands for 20 seconds can get rid of over half of the bacteria that mon Core Standards. can cause colds or the flu!

Lastly, Supt. Innis explained a new law Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns has been passed that eliminates residency requirements for public school employ- throughout the school year. ees. There was also discussion regarding a proposed Conceal Carry law and wheth- Your Nurse, er it might have any legislative support. Joyce Tyeptanar BSN, RN, RCS 920.388.2458 Ext. 405 President Vogeltanz announced future

KASI Seeks Donations PARENTS: Please remember to check out Kewaunee Area Scholarship, Inc. (KASI) accepts the Lost and Found bins donations throughout the calendar year. If you wish at the to make a donation, please send it to the following Kewaunee Grade School address: if your student is missing a lunch box, sweatshirt, Attn: KASI Treasurer coat, gloves, hat, etc. KASI P.O. Box 34 UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO THE Kewaunee, WI 54216 CLOTHING CLOSET

Last year, over $101,000 in scholarships were awarded to graduating students.

We greatly appreciate your support and willingness to assist Kewaunee High School and Kewaunee area students in their lifelong learning!

Superintendent: Joseph Innis Administrative Assistant: Debra Jirtle Non-Profit Org. Business & Human Services Director: Kim Dax U.S. Postage Paid KHS Principal: Mike Holtz Kewaunee WI 54216 KMS Principal/Special Ed. Director: Karen Treml Permit No. 35 KES Principal: Tracy Ledvina Food Service Director: ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Sheree Malvitz Buildings, Grounds, Transportation and Security Director: Jason Karnopp

School Board President: Brian Vogeltanz BOXHOLDER Vice President: Tom Stangel Clerk: Brian Zuege We’re on the web! Treasurer: Dan Kassner www.kewaunee.k12.wi.us Members: John Pagel Kim Duescher Robin Kinn

NOTICE The Kewaunee School District shall not discriminate in admissions to any school, class, program, activity or facility on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Discrimination complaints shall be processed in accordance with established procedures.