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VillagerVillager219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044 FREE Published Monthly In Kohler, WI 53044 January, 2007 Volume 2, Number 6 It’s that time of year again – property tax payments due
By Kevin Struck, University of Wisconsin- Extension The property tax has a long and some- times colorful history. Dating from about 6,000 B.C., the earliest known tax records 3 were in the form of clay tablets unearthed in the ancient city-state of Lagash in mod- ern day Iraq. Property taxes were also col- lected in ancient Egypt, Persia, and China. 2 In the 11th century A.D., Lady Godiva rode naked on a white horse through Coventry, England to protest the tax assessment on her husband's property (he received a reduction). From 1662 to 1689, a hearth tax was administered in England to obtain an esti- 4 5 mate of a building's value. Assessors recorded the number and size of hearths in each home and calculated the value accord- 1 ingly. Closer to home, property taxes have existed in Wisconsin even before the Territory of Wisconsin was formed in 1836. Today, assessors still count hearths - and 6 much more. A multitude of factors go into determining values for property and improvements, including the number of Sample tax bill bedrooms and bathrooms, the construction materials used inside and out, and consider- new values were used to calculate an updat- seem to prefer to pay before the end of the Although the Village mails out and col- ations such as a location along water or ed tax rate of $20.06 per thousand dollars of year. “We have a drop box out front, but we lects tax bills, only about 20 percent of the next to protected green space. value. Village Treasurer Laurie Lindow said still get a number of residents who like to payment is allocated to the Village. The In 2006, the Village of Kohler under- the Village mailed out 1,029 tax bills in stop in at the counter, just to make sure we majority of the property tax payment is dis- went a community-wide revaluation. The mid-December and that most residents receive it,” said Lindow. Continued on page 2 Kohler Village Board approves grant applications for Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program The Kohler Village Board approved sub- of the Pilot Program, Sheboygan County been awarded funding after February 28, Howell, Bemis Manufacturing; Tom mitting two grant applications for projects will receive up to $25 million over four 2007. Huber, Wisconsin Department of that will be requested of the Sheboygan years to develop a network of non-motor- The following individuals are members Transportation State Bicycle and County Non-Motorized Transportation ized transportation facilities that connect of the Sheboygan County Non-Motorized Pedestrian Coordinator; Dolcye Johnson, Pilot Program. The Village approved sub- directly with transit stations, schools, resi- Transprotation Pilot Project Advisory interested citizen; Jane Kettler, bicycle mitting a grant application for extending an dences, businesses, recreation areas, and Committee: Dirk Zylman, NMTPP enthusiast, Tom Leonhardt, Village of existing walking/biking path on the east other community activity centers. This net- Committee Chairman; Jeff Agee-Aguayo, Kohler President; Dave Kuckuk, Maywood side of Woodland Road, and also approved work might include sidewalks, bicycle Bay Lake Regional Planning Commission Environmental Center; Bob McDermott, a grant resolution to support the Kohler lanes, and pedestrian and bicycle trails. The Transportation Planner; Gene Bohman, Village of Random Lake President; School Board's application for installation other pilot communities are Columbia, interested citizen; Bill Bremmer, FHWA Michael McFadzen, Chairman of the of a tunnel beneath Greenfield Drive. Missouri; Marin County, California, and State Division Manager; Dr. Jeffrey Britton, Wisconsin State Trails Council; Michael In July 2005, the U.S. Congress adopted Minneapolis, Minnesota. local Pediatrician, bicycle enthusiast; Susan Janikowski, retired Sheboygan Area the new transportation budget, which The application deadline for 2006 was Buesing, Pigeon River Elementary School School District teacher, Dr. Tom Ries, local included special provisions to create a Non- December 15, 2006. Recommendations for Principal; Brenda Dehne, interested citizen, physician, bicycle enthusiast, Alan Motorized Transportation Pilot Program program and project funding will be made bicycle enthusiast; Dan Dittrich, interested Rudnick, elected official, City of (NMTPP), Sheboygan County is one of by the Citizens Advisory and Technical citizen, bicycle enthusiast; Dr. Jacob Sheboygan business owner; Andy Schmitt, four communities in the country selected to Committee by February 22, 2007. Final Gerend interested citizen; Tom Gierke, Ice Village of Adell President; Steve Schmitt, participate in this pilot program. The four award decisions will be made by the Age Park & Trail Foundation; Fred (Fritz) City of Sheboygan Falls Chamber/Main communities are tasked with demonstrating Sheboygan County Board of Supervisors’ Goebel, bicycle enthusiast; Amy Horst, Street, David Smith, member of “the extent to which bicycling and walking Joint Resources and Transportation Connecting Communities Coordinator – Sheboygan County Bicycling Club; Kevin can carry a significant portion of the trans- Committee at their regular meeting on John Michael Kohler Arts Center; Jay Struck, Growth Management Educator for portation load, and represent a major por- February 22, 2007. Applicants will receive Hoekstra, Kohler Company; Tom Holton, UW-Extension; Charlotte Zieve, interested tion of the transportation solution,” As part written notification if their application has former City of Sheboygan DPW; John citizen. 2 JANUARY, 2007 THE KOHLER VILLAGER kohlervillager.com
Property taxes, continued from page 1 tributed to Sheboygan County and the Major municipal projects can also have It is important to note that property taxes their location in the Public Land Survey Kohler School District. The portion of the a bearing from year to year on how commu- are levied on the Total Assessed Value, not System (section, town, and range) and/or a Village's budget financed by property taxes nities compare. The community that had the Total Estimated Fair Market Value. metes and bounds description of their in 2006 totaled $1,635,131. This number is substantial construction/repair charges Item 4: How much does the Wisconsin boundary. Some complex metes and projected to increase slightly in 2007 to incurred in a given year might have a larg- lottery take in and what percentage of that bounds descriptions can literally run on for $1,679,164. Major projects completed in er tax levy in that particular year than a amount goes for tax relief? According to the several pages. To save space, the legal 2006 included the West Park Lane and ten- community without such projects. In subse- Wisconsin Department of Revenue, in fiscal description on a tax bill is generally a high- nis court resurfacings, the remodeling of quent years, the situation might be year 2005-2006 total lottery sales were just ly abbreviated form of the description on the Police Department, and renovations at reversed. under $509 million. Of this total 56.1 per- your property deed. Even then, longer Kohler Memorial Theatre. Another possible factor is community cent was paid out as prize money, 5.6 per- descriptions will be incomplete on the tax With all of the news about shared rev- demographics, which can 1) increase state cent went to retailer commissions, and 6.6 bill. Therefore, always refer to your deed or enues, rising or falling tax rates, proposed aids to some communities and lower them percent was allocated to computer system referenced boundary survey for the true amendments such as TABOR, and so forth, for others, and 2) place a higher demand on and administrative expenses. This left legal description of your property. it’s often easy to overlook the property tax community services. For example, through approximately 32 percent for property tax In conclusion, property taxes have a bill itself, which contains important and no fault of its own, a community might relief, about $153 million, to spread across long history and have undergone many detailed information, some of it complex have a larger than normal number of chil- approximately 1.6 million properties. changes. In the not too distant future tax and often confusing. The remainder of this dren, which could mean a new park has to Item 5: Why didn’t I receive a lottery bills will probably arrive via computer and article addresses some frequently asked be developed and maintained, a school credit? Only owners of a home in feature automatic account debits. No pre- questions related to tax bills. addition might be necessary, and more Wisconsin who use the home as their pri- diction on whether there will be a future Item 1: A rising tax rate means taxes school buses are running on the communi- mary residence on January 1 of the year in Lady Godiva. will go up, right? Not necessarily; nor does ty's roadways thereby leading to a shorter which property taxes are levied qualify. a falling tax rate mean taxes will go down. pavement lifespan. Primary residence is defined as the home Since the tax rate is calculated by dividing The number of variables that can come where an individual lives more than six the tax levy (the amount of money a com- into play when trying to compare commu- months of the year. If temporarily absent, it munity determines it needs to cover its nities is almost unlimited. “Depending on is the home to which the owner returns. Garbage will annual expenditures) by the value of prop- needs and circumstances, communities Only one primary residence may be erty base (the total value of all property in offer varying levels and types of services. claimed. You may have to apply for Lottery a community; sometimes called the tax Therefore comparisons are generally more and Gaming Credit if you have purchased a be picked up base), it is possible for the tax rate to go up useful when they focus on what is different home since 1999 or you now use your prop- even when the levy goes down - if the value and why, and what works and what does- erty as your primary residence. An owner of property base declined, perhaps due to n't,” says Kate Lawton, Local Government who qualifies for the credit, but whose tax January 3rd deflation or numerous businesses shutting Specialist with the University of bill does not reflect the credit, may claim down. On the other hand, the tax rate can Wisconsin-Extension. the credit until January 31 following the Garbage pick-up dur- go down while the levy is actually going Item 3: What is the “Ave. Assmt. Ratio”? issuance of the tax bill with the treasurer ing the week of New up, that is, the community is spending more Assessed value is the fair market dollar responsible for collecting the property Year’s will be on money. This can occur when the value of value assigned to a property by the asses- taxes. More information is available online Wednesday, January 3. property base increases enough to offset sor. A property owner’s total assessment is at http://www.dor.state.wi.us/faqs/slf/lottcr.html. Christmas trees will the levy increase. a combination of the assessed value of the Item 6: Why is my legal description be picked up curbside Item 2: Can I see how my community is land and improvements. Because the real incomplete? Properties within a subdivision during scheduled garbage doing by comparing its spending with other estate market is constantly fluctuating, the or created by certified survey map are con- pick-ups. The trees are considered garbage communities? Various organizations like assessed value seldom remains the true fair cisely identified by their lot number. Other due to the potential for lights or other orna- the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance routinely market value for long. Since the property properties, however, must be described by mentation to be accidentally left on the tree. publish reports examining trends in munic- assessment process is labor intensive and ipal spending and comparing communities time consuming, communities usually wait against one another. While this may offer a few years to update the values (a process some helpful insights, experts are also known as a revaluation). The state, there- aware that comparisons can sometimes be fore, estimates the total value of all assess- misleading. ments in a community at a certain percent- First, a municipality can reduce proper- age of the current fair market value. This ty tax rates and levies by charging for serv- year, for example, the state estimates prop- ices such as garbage pickup separately erties within the Village of Kohler are from the general property tax. This might assessed at 96.87 percent of their market make such a municipality's tax rate and value. This estimate is called the average levy look better when compared to others, assessment ratio. It happens to be reason- but the homeowner in that municipality is ably close to 100 percent because the still paying, one way or another. Village underwent a revaluation this year.
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Caitlin Brotz, a 2000 Kohler High What differentiates Olivu’s concept from School graduate and lifelong resident of the typical home party is the opportunity to Kohler, has recently opened Olivu 426, a custom create the products. natural body products store at 511 N. 8th The parties are ideal for wedding show- Street in Sheboygan. While Caitlin does ers, holidays, or just for fun. For a unique have some products on her shelf ready for birthday party idea, children as young as sale, the bulk of the products in her store 10 may gather to make their own lip balms are made by the customers themselves. It is and soaps for themselves, or as gifts for a shopping experience unlike any other in their favorite adults. Party hostesses create Sheboygan County, as customers make guest lists and provide refreshments and gifts for others, or something for them- selves to indulge in such as custom soaps, receive gifts for hosting the party. lip balms, stick lotions (great for travel), Each of the organic materials contain cream lotions, bath soaks, perfumes, body different properties designed to moistur- scrubs, and custom diffusers. ize, calm or invigorate depending on your Your rich experience will begin as soon specific needs. Caitlin is more than happy as you walk into Olivu. Awaiting you is a to guide customers in choosing the right fireplace, calming music, soft colors and essential oils and organic herbs to create candles complementing the aromas from a the product with the specific properties as wide array of organic herbs that can be well as the scent and look you desire. used to create products for your specific Olivu also offers handmade jewelry, needs. Caitlin's four years of experience in Kohler residents Susie Wandschneider, Sara Gordon, Sandy Thompson, Sue Kampman and Rita Romanoski stir up their creations at Olivu’s first private party hosted by resident Patti Nowak on heating pads, candles, and Caitlin’s recent- the creation of natural body products is December 14th. ly developed line of baby products, includ- evident in the quality of the products as ing soaps and diaper rash sticks. well as the experience. After receiving a through making their own products. custom parties, which were previously Olivu is open Tuesday through Friday lesson in how to create and use the wide Walk-in customers looking for a one- held in customer homes. Groups of up to 11-6 and Saturday 11-3. To learn more array of essential oils and organic herbs of-a-kind, spa-quality gift are more than 10 may gather at the store and receive cus- about Olivu 426, visit www.olivu426.com available, Olivu customers are guided welcome, and Caitlin opens her store for tomized group lessons on product creation. and watch for ads in The Kohler Villager.
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To the Kohler High School Class of 1986 The responses received to date indicate that class members would prefer a summer reunion. Therefore, we will reschedule our planned 20th reunion to July of 2007. I hope that all of you will be able to attend. Please contact me at [email protected] and send me your CONTRACTING SERVICES ideas or comments, and please send me contact information you might have for Winkel Contracting, L.L.C. other classmates as well; specifically e-mail addresses, as we would like to use Roofing - Siding - Insulation - Replacement Windows the convenience and power of the Internet to coordinate the event. Look forward Residential - Commercial to hearing from you and seeing you soon. Licensed - Insured 458-0185
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Order of Elks recognizes Meeting Dates Kohler student as Kohler Seniors Please join the Kohler seniors on January 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. We will make plans for the coming year and play White Elephant Bingo. Please “Student of the Month” bring a white elephant for prizes. All are welcome. Kohler School Friends Second Monday of the month at 11:15 a.m. in the Library. Kohler Police Athletic League (KPAL) Second Thursday of every month at the firehouse. Social time begins at 7:00 p.m., meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. Kohler Soccer Club Second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Library. Kohler Athletic Booster Club First Monday of each month (excluding July) at 7:00 PM in the Library.
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Food drive challenge held
From left: Laura Multer, Kale Schnettler, Scott Valenstein The Order of the Elks has a long-stand- One student per month will be recog- by Kohler Middle School ing tradition of providing encouragement nized from the twelve area high schools. and activities for the youth of our Nation. Kale Schnettler was selected to receive this In keeping with that tradtion, the honor for the month of November. He was Sheboygan Elks Lodge #299 is implement- presented with a $50 check and a placque ing recognition for “Student of the Month” from Scott Valenstein, the Exaulted Ruler. within Sheboygan County. Kohler Middle School November Students of the Month October Students of the Month have been named at Kohler Middle School by the Middle School faculty and Middle School Principal, Mr. Lance Northey:
Receiving the honor in the 7th grade were: Rachel O’Keefe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David O’Keefe Ryan Zittel, son of Tim Zittel and Debbie Zittel
Receiving the honor in the 8th grade were: Emma Fulop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Fulop Christian Ertel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ertel
This is a monthly award given to seventh and eighth grade students on the basis of aca- The Kohler Middle School Student Council held a food drive challenge in November. demic performance, leadership, school involvement, and citizenship. The students are The 6th graders donated the most food items and won a pizza party. All food items were selected through faculty recommendation. Congratulations! donated to local food pantries. kohlervillager.com JANUARY, 2007 THE KOHLER VILLAGER 9
Kohler Schools Mill Rate Lower Submitted by Jeff Dickert Kohler’s worth grew at 12 percent this year, Sponsored by while the property in the Town of Wilson The mill rate for the 2006-07 school year Kohler School Friends was set by the Board of Education at the that is located within the School District Annual Meeting held in October. The mill boundaries grew at 5.6 percent. Also, the rate was set using the State of Wisconsin revaluation of each property in the Village Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007 revenue cap formula. This year’s mill rate is of Kohler will change individual tax bills in Kohler School Cafeteria 9.46. That is down one tenth of a mill from the Village, dependent on if your house’s the previous year. Individual tax bills may property value grew more than the average Doors Open 6:30, Game Starts 7:00 vary due to the growth or decline of proper- house in Kohler. The graph below shows “Do you scream the answers to TV game show questions?” ty value in each municipality located within the continued downward trend of the “Do you remember little details that evade others?” District’s mill rate over the last 15 years. the District. For example, the Village of “Do you love to compete with friends?” “Do you know it ALL?” KOHLER SCHOOLS - MILL RATE “Did you miss the last trivia night?” HISTORY Talk to someone who attended and don’t be left out again!! 25.00 10 rounds of 10 questions each, for a total of 100 questions. Tickets are $80 per table. The top table will receive a cash award of $160. 20.00 Assemble your own 8 person team or register as an individual and we will try to match you up with a team. Each table of 8 will be scored as a team. 15.00 Complimentary soda and snacks will be served. You may bring appetizers or snacks (no alcoholic beverages or smoking are permitted on school Mill Rate grounds). MILLS 10.00 Tables are reserved on a first response basis and a limited number of tables are available, so please reserve now. Walk-ins will be accepted the evening of the event if tables are available.
5.00 Questions will be oriented toward adults. All proceeds benefit the Kohler School Friends Organization and will be used to enhance the curriculum for all students. For additional questions please call Diane Kelly, 920-452-2737. 0.00 Residents and non-residents alike -- gather your neighbors…your friends…your co- 86-87 88-89 90-91 92-93 94-95 96-97 98-99 00-01 02-03 04-05 06-07 workers for a night full of laughs, entertainment, and we promise...A LOT OF TRIVIA!!!! YEARS To reserve 1 table of eight (8) in your name at $80.00 per table, pick up a form at the Library, Village Hall or School Office - or - Mail your payment with your name, address, phone # and names of team members joining you at your table of 8 payable to: Kohler School Friends Kohler third-graders take c/o Diane Kelly 634 Roosevelt Rd. part in “Read for Need” Kohler WI 53044 program Business Management class tours Kohler Company
By Mrs. LaDuke When the students had received all pledged The children in Mrs. LaDuke’s third groceries and collected them at school, grade class recently participated in the they had a grand total of 240 items! These “Read for a Need” Program. They received non-perishable groceries were donated to Mrs. Grossen’s Business Management class took a tour of the Kohler Company on December 13. pledges for the minutes of Silent Reading Safe Harbor to help children less fortunate. The tour consisted of the Pottery, Brass, and Foundry Departments. The class observed production they achieved for the month of November. Great job with reading and helping others! of toilets, sinks, and faucets and robotics in action! 10 JANUARY, 2007 THE KOHLER VILLAGER SportsSports
The Kohler Classic Kohler basketball to make another tournament a success "Run"! Dozens of volunteers pitched in to make points, while Bishop had 10. the Kohler Invitational basketball tourna- The high school girls team made it to the ment a success, and the teams on the court girls championship game by beating Oneida took care of the rest. Held November 30 - Nation 40-29. Senior Rachel Saemann led The Kohler School Friends organ- year's race. Entries December 1, the tournament featured four the way with 17 points and 14 rebounds. ization is bringing back the can be dropped high school boys teams, four high school Sheboygan Falls ended the Blue Bombers Kohler Classic in 2007, so get out off in the Ele- girls teams, and eight boys teams in the hopes for a title, however, by winning 52- your running shoes and start train- mentary School 5th/6th grade bracket, which also included a 27. Junior Brooke Halverson scored 9 ing. This year the race will take Office through team free-throw shooting contest. points to lead Kohler. place on June 16th and feature January 26th. Winners The highlight of the tournament was a Kohler had a 5th grade team and a 6th both a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile will receive a free T-shirt, (2) water- Kohler victory over St. Lawrence Seminary grade team entered in the boys 5th/6th run/walk for the children. park passes to Blue Harbor, and brag- (Mt. Calvary) in the high school boys cham- grade tournament. The 6th grade team Registration for the event will be ging rights for the year! Questions or pionship game. Kohler won 41-38 when defeated Sheboygan Holy Family 5th and available to the public in February. comments regarding this years event, junior Christian Wolf made a three-point St. John Lutheran (Random Lake) before We are currently searching for talent- please contact Carol Benishek or shot as the final buzzer sounded. The basket losing to Sheboygan Holy Family 6th in a ed individuals to design a logo for our Suzanne Fink. was part of 21 points Wolf scored in the well-played championship game. Sixth shirts and to create a name for this game. Senior Chris Gianfreda chipped in 6 grader Ryan Halverson made a half court points and junior Craig Bishop added 5. shot as the first half ended in the team's Kohler had advanced to the championship opening game, which it ultimately won by a game by defeating Oneida Nation 62-52. single point. Wolf again paced the Blue Bombers with 30 Tengowski is State Champion
Ben Tengowski
On Saturday December 16th, Ben 9.1 on the individual events. He Tengowski (1st Grade - Mrs. Wolfert) took home gold in all 6 events plus competed in the YMCA Boys State the All-Around competition. Ben Gymnastics Meet at the Greater will compete in Seattle at the end of Marinette/Menominee YMCA. Ben June in the YMCA Gymnastics had a personal best with his All-Around Nationals Competition. score at 56.0, scoring nothing below a kohlervillager.com JANUARY, 2007 THE KOHLER VILLAGER 11
Kohler Students take Trees for Tomorrow trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Four Kohler students took a trip to Bond Falls in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for Trees for Tomorrow, a natural resources education camp for students in the 10th or 11th grade.
Nick Venn, Shane Anderson, Kristin Tesmer, and Lili Giertz at Bond Falls. BusinessBusiness CardCard CornerCorner
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Updates From Our State Representatives Wisconsin’s open meetings law Thankful to serve Wisconsin statute 19.81 (1) states that "in require that the public be allowed to participate The election season has come to a close * Providing a state tax deduction for recognition of the fact that a representation- in those meetings. Other state laws, however, and it is now time for the legislature and the Health Savings Accounts; al government of the American provide for public hearing on cer- Governor to get to work at addressing the tain issue specific matters. Unless * Protecting SeniorCare and enhancing type is dependent upon an Terry Van Akkeren needs and concerns of the residents of the informed electorate, it is covered by such a statute, it is up to FamilyCare; State of Wisconsin. I am thankful declared to be the policy of the the governmental body to deter- * Strengthening our education and humbled by the confidence Joe Leibham state that the public is entitled to mine whether or not to allow public system by directing more of our and trust that was placed in me the fullest and most complete participation in a meeting. education funding directly into by the voters of the 9th Senate information regarding the affairs The state Open Meetings classroom instruction; of government as is compatible Law even provides for the record- District on Election Day and I with the conduct of government ing, filming or taping of govern- look forward to energetically and * Establishing a photo ID business." mental bodies and states that effectively serving as the voice requirement to vote; That, in essence, is the basis "whenever a governmental body and vote for all district residents * Balancing good stewardship for Wisconsin's Open Meetings holds a meeting in open session, the in the State Senate for the next measures with continued eco- body shall make a reasonable effort Law. State Representative four years. nomic growth; and to accommodate any person desir- The law goes on to say that As a result of the elections, "to implement and ensure the public policy ing to record, film or photograph the meeting." * Fighting for the improvement the Republicans will now serve herein expressed, all meetings of all state There are, of course, issues which are State Senator of Highway 23. and local governmental bodies shall be pub- exempted from being held in an open meeting. as the minority party in the State Most important, I look licly held in places reasonably accessible to The law provides for very specific exemptions. Senate. There will be 18 Democratic forward to addressing the issues and con- members of the public and shall be open to Even when such issues are being considered, it Senators and 15 Republican Senators serv- cerns that are brought to my attention by all citizens at all times unless otherwise is important to note that the law requires that ing in the Senate for the next two years. the residents of the 9th Senate District. As expressly provided by law." these meetings first be convened in open ses- While this change will most likely impact in the past, I will work to make myself The Open Meetings Law applies to virtu- sion before going into closed session to consid- my ability to successfully author and pass available and accessible to area citizens. I er those specific issues. Some exemptions ally all meetings of state and local govern- legislative proposals, I look forward to plan to host my first round of "Constituent mental bodies; be it the state assembly, the which allow a governmental entity to convene working with my colleagues at identifying, Input Sessions" in January. Please watch city council, the school board or any com- in closed session include: consideration of a understanding and addressing issues that dismissal, demotion or discipline of a public for more information on these sessions in mittees of those bodies. The law, according are important to the residents of the 9th to a compliance guide created by the employee or consideration of employment, pro- later Capitol Connection columns. District and the State of Wisconsin as a Wisconsin Attorney General, determines motion, compensation or performance evalua- In addition, you should always feel what a governmental body is by focusing on tion of an employee. whole. welcome to contact me with your ideas, the manner in which the body was created. Finally, state law provides that the "motions I will aggressively work to move for- questions or concerns at any of the num- For that reason, advisory committees created and roll call votes of every meeting of a govern- ward the goals and objectives that I present- bers listed below. by constitution, statute, ordinance, rule or mental body shall be recorded, preserved and ed to the voters during my re-election cam- Again, I am appreciative of the confi- order are also subject to the Open Meetings open to public inspection…." Exceptions to paign, including: dence and trust that was placed in me by Law! this law allow for closed votes for the election * Moving Wisconsin out of the top 10 high- the voters and humbled by the responsibil- of a body's officers. But what good is a public meeting if no est taxed states in the nation; ity of serving as your voice and vote in the one knows when or where it is taking place? The Wisconsin attorney general is required, State Senate for the next four years. The state Open Meetings Law, also, has pro- by law, to give advice on the law and enforce * Delivering permanent property tax relief; visions which require public notice of gov- the law. District attorneys can, also, enforce the * Making Wisconsin more attractive for job ernmental meetings. law within their counties. And, if a district growth and new business development; Contact Senator Leibham by calling 888-295-8750, or State law requires that notice of meetings attorney refuses or does not take action within write P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707-7882, or e- * Making health care more affordable and mail [email protected]. Visit on-line at: be given "to the public, to those news media 20 days of receiving a complaint relating to the www.leibhamsenate.com. who have filed a written request for such law, the person who filed the complaint can accessible; notice and to the official newspaper" or to a bring legal action to enforce the law. news medium likely to give notice in the The Wisconsin Open Meetings Law is, in area. my view, one of our state's most important Public notice must be given at least 24 laws. We need to continue to ensure open hours in advance of the meeting unless for access to all levels of government. We are good cause such notice is impossible. Even called public servants for a reason. We are all in such cases, notice must be given with at here to serve the public… and we need to pro- least 2 hours advance notice. Public notices vide that service in open with full public must set forth the time, date, place and sub- access! ject matter of the meeting, including any subject intended for discussion in a closed session. Contact Rep. Van Akkerren by calling his office at It is important to note that although the 1-888-529-0026 E-mail: [email protected]. Open Meetings Law requires governmental or write to: Rep. Terry Van Akkeren, P.O. Box 8953, meetings be open to the public, it does not Madison, WI 53708-8953 Photos of 2006
Kohler Elementary annual Halloween Parade Black & Orange Day The 5th and 6th grade Planning Council decided to organize a Black & Orange Day so that the entire ele- mentary school could celebrate Halloween. On Monday, October 30th, all the students were asked to wear black and orange clothing. Two class- rooms had 100% par- ticipation. Mrs. Nebel's 1st grade class won the pinata and Mrs. Magle's class won a special treat. Traditional kindergarten and first grade Thanksgiving celebration kohlervillager.com JANUARY, 2007 THE KOHLER VILLAGER 13 Kohler Schools staff and students ring bells Teachers, support staff, and students of Carter Udovich; Deb and Galen LaDuke; Kohler School took time out of their already Laura, Brent, Adam and Owen Multer; busy schedules to bundle up and ring bells Shirley Wolfert; Lori Neurhor; Jen and Jim for the Salvation Army on Saturday, Roeber along with Aleah and Ben, Betty, December 9, 2006. This year bellringers Paul and Landen Bley; Kelly and Jon Cole appeared at three different locations. with Hailey and Maddie; Mary Nebel and The following is a list of the people who Julie Manz. braved the cold in order to help others have Wendy Kukla brought her son Cole and a Merry Christmas: Len Hucke, John his friend, Calvin Stefanczyk, and Sue Schad, Ken Roeder along with Kaleigh, Dexheimer. Tyler and Charlie, Jenny VanDyke and 14 JANUARY, 2007 THE KOHLER VILLAGER kohlervillager.com
KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATION: HOURS: Kohler Public Library is housed with the LIBRARY LINK Monday-Thursday: 8am-8:30pm school library in the school building at Friday: 8am-8:30pm 333 Upper Road. Sunday 1-4pm KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY PARKING The library parking spots are intended for library patrons only. Please do not park there while dropping off or picking up chil- dren. Library patrons do use the library during drop off/pick up times and they are often left with no available spots. Thank you for your help.
WIRELESS INTERNET IS HERE!! Overdrive recognizing patron library NON-FICTION DVDs The Kohler Public Library is excited to cards. We hope to have this service up Chicken Soup for the Shoppers Soul Clerks 2 announce that we now offer wireless and functioning properly by early in the Coaching Team Basketball Superman Returns Internet service. To take advantage of this year. I am sorry about the inconvenience. Digital Photographer's Handbook The Devil Wears Prada new service, all you need to do is bring in Jane Adams: Champion of Democracy Lady in the Water your laptop computer with a wireless card, STORYHOUR: Stories, songs, and a Material Girls craft project Complete Guide to the National Parks sit down at a table, and log on! Please Plymouth a photographic Guide by the My Super-Ex Girlfriend Thursdays at 10:00 AM help spread the word to students and out- Plymouth Historical Society Wickerman of-town guests. January 7: New Year/Seasons January 14: Red Hearts CSI - FINGERPRINTING WORK- January 21: Down on the Farm SHOP January 28: Birthdays Date: January 10, 2007 Place: Kohler Public Library NEW MATERIALS: Please call 459- Time: 12:30 PM 2923 or email [email protected] if Thom Jones from DeKalb, Il will be in the you have suggestions of items to purchase library to present an early release CSI pro- for the library. gram that is open to the public. No pun FICTION intended but this will be a hands-on pro- Nip, Tuck, Dead by Avocato gram. Vertigo by Baratz-Logsted The program is free and everyone is wel- Empire by Orson Scott Card come. Fire Dancer by Colleen Coble BOOK DISCUSSION Treasure of Khan by Cussler The group will resume in the spring when Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory Victoria Houston comes to talk about how Shape Shifter by Hillerman she got into writing her mystery Loon True Evil by Iles Lake series. Our snowbirds will also have Brother Odd by Koontz returned by this time. Cross by Patterson OVERDRIVE AUDIO BOOKS Short Straw by Stuart Woods The library is aware that there is a problem Richochet by Mary Higgins Clark with some people downloading audio Drop Dead Gorgeous by Linda Howard books. I have contacted Eastern Shores Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts and they are contacting Overdrive to see Born in Death by J.D. Robb why we are having a problem with Murder at the Opera by Margaret Truman Mrs. DeAmico’s Junior Kindergarten class with the gingerbread house, “The Three Little Pigs” they entered in the Waelderhaus gingerbread contest. Pets of the month at the Sheboygan County Humane Society
Visit the Sheboygan County Humane Society at: 3107 N. 20th St. Sheboygan, Wi 53083 920-458-2012 www.MySCHS.com
Shelter hours: Monday - Noon - 4:30p.m. Tues.& Thurs., Noon - 6:30p.m. Wed. & Fri. Noon - 4:30p.m. Saturday Noon - 4:00p.m. “Buster” Closed Sundays. D6-11-679 Three Year Old Neutered Male - Terrier/Pug Mix Buster was surrendered to the shelter when his person became ill and could not care for him any longer. He would do best in a quiet household. kohlervillager.com JANUARY, 2007 THE KOHLER VILLAGER 15
THE VILLAGE
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Village Meetings Scheduled for January Date with Dad Gunlocks: The Kohler Police Department Approve awarding the bid for the 1/3 Library Board 4:00 pm February 10, 2:00-4:30 continues to supply Masterlock trigger Kohler welcome sign on CTY PP to (Held at the Kohler Public Library) An afternoon for Dads and locks to any Village Resident that would Mike Koenig Construction Co., Inc. for 1/4 Planning Commission 5:00 pm their daughters. Grade 1 like one. In addition to the trigger locks $21,666.17. 1/8 Property Committee 4:45 pm and older. Dancing, fun, provided, the Kohler Police Department Approve funding $55,000 for Memorial 1/8 Finance Committee 6:00 pm games and snacks. $6 per also is participating with the U.S. Hall Theatre air conditioning, contin- 1/15 Village Board 7:00 pm person resident, $9 non- Department of Justice gunlock grant pro- gent upon the Kohler School District 1/16 Tourism Promotion & resident. Registration at the Village Hall. gram, Project Childsafe. These gunlocks approving funding of $55,000. Development Committee 8:00 am are the cable style and anyone may request Open Gym Saturdays Approved submitting the grant applica- up to three gunlocks from the Kohler tion for extending the path on the east All meetings are held at the Kohler Village Watch for information at the Youth Center Police Department through that program. side of Woodland Road to the Hall, 319 Highland Drive, unless otherwise about open gym for the 7-12 graders. Sheboygan County Non-Motorized indicated. 6:30-8:00 pm. Snow Emergency: To find out if a snow Transportation Pilot Program. Tax Bills YOUTH CENTER emergency is in effect for the Village, call Approved a grant resolution to support Tax bills were mailed on December 15. The Youth Center Menu has 459-3881. There is no parking on village the Kohler School Board’s application Tax payments can be paid in person…taxes the same great things to eat streets during a snow emergency. A snow to the Sheboygan County Non- will be collected at the Kohler Village that were available during emergency is called when accumulation is Motorized Transportation Pilot Program Hall, 319 Highland Drive. Drop off…24- the summer months. Stop in expected to exceed six inches. Snow emer- for installation of a tunnel beneath hours access drop box is provided outside and find out about the “specials”. gencies are typically called from 8:00 AM Greenfield Drive. the south entrance to Village Hall (Post Hours: until 12:00 PM to give the snowplows an Approved a 50’X100’ ice rink to be set Office entrance). By mail…checks or Monday & Wednesday 3:15-6:00 pm opportunity to clear the streets with no up west of the pool deck area. money orders only, payable to the Village Tuesday & Thursday 3:15-7:00 pm cars in the way. Approved operator’s licenses as of Kohler, send to Village of Kohler, 319 Friday 3:15-10:00 pm Sand/Salt: Village residents are welcome requested. Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044. Saturday 1:30—10:00 pm to obtain a sand-salt mix from boxes locat- Approved change of agent for Class A Stamped, self-addressed envelope is Sunday 1:30-5:00 pm ed around the village. and B beer and liquor license for the required for receipt. American Club including the Carriage GRILL HOURS. Real estate taxes may be paid in full or in Snow Removal: Winter is nearly upon us. House/Design Center/Woodlake Monday-Thursday and Sunday - up to 30 two installments. Payments in full are due Here are some reminders on Village snow Market/Inn on Woodlake/Sports minutes before closing January 31, 2007. Installments are due: removal ordinances and policies. Core/River Wildlife/Blackwolf Friday and Saturday - up to 7:30 pm first half due January 31, 2007; second half Run/Riverbend/Stables/Wisconsin Sunday - up to 5:00pm due July 31, 2007. 1. Please remember to shovel your side- Trader/Cucina including the outdoor JUNIOR BOMBERS walks within 24 hours after a snowfall patio area/Kohler Experiential Learning Clerk-Treasurer’s Office Hours Grades JK-3 event. Center/Demonstration Kitchen/Kohler Regular office hours are Monday – Friday, Registration slips are available 2. Do not blow or shovel snow back into Waters Spa. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Office will be the street. at the Village Hall. Approved September 2006 Revenue & closed for the Holidays on Monday, Saturday’s 12:30 p.m. January 6 - February 3. Please remove vehicles from the street Expense Reports. January 1 and Tuesday, January 2. when the plows are in operation. 10. $10.00 fee for residents, $15.00 non- Adopted Ordinance No. 2006-12, residents. Any registrations after January 5 Budget Adoption and Tax Levy Dog and Cat Licenses Snow Removal Around Kiosks: It is the will not be guaranteed a T-shirt. Ordinance. All dogs and cats over 5 months of age residents’ responsibility to have the snow Approved Resolution No. 2006-13, require licensing. Rabies vaccination cer- removed around the kiosks/NDCBU Carry Over Funds from the 2006 tificate is required at time of licensing. **Summer Program updates will be (neighborhood delivery and collection box Budget to the 2007 Budget. Dogs and cats must be licensed by April 1 mailed with your water bills.** unit)/cluster boxes. The Postal Service of each year. will not deliver mail if the carrier is not Kohler Police Department Explorer able to reach the unit – the front as well as The fees are: Post: The Kohler Police Department is the backside. Someone in the unit/neigh- VILLAGE BOARD Unaltered dog/cat $12.00 holding an Explorer Post organizational borhood needs to take the initiative to Altered dog/cat $ 5.00 meeting on Thursday January 11, 2007 at remove the snow; or maybe the responsi- Tom Leonhardt, President Late fee $ 5.00 bility can be shared within the unit. The 7:00 pm in the Kirkpatrick Center at John Egan POOL HOURS Village Hall. Youth that are interested in a Village is not responsible to keep these Bill Kunst Tuesday and Thursday career or any aspect of Law Enforcement areas clear of snow. Bernard Lorenz 4:30-6:30 pm are encouraged to attend. If you have ques- Village Ice Skating Rink: The Village ice Saturday and Sunday tions, contact School Resource Officer skating rink will be open daily until 9:00 John Pethan 2:30-4:30 pm Gross. PM as weather permits. Steve Reinbacher POOL CLOSING is scheduled for Deer Abatement Program: The Village is Oscar Ward February 9. Reopening will be announced not participating in the deer abatement pro- Christmas Tree Pickup: Christmas trees in future news and on cable. gram this year. The Village had a helicop- will be picked up curbside on Tuesdays. Clerk-Treasurer ter count done in Feb 2002, with a total of Actions taken by the Village Board dur- Laurie Lindow 243 observed. The Village participated in Deep Water Aerobics ing their meetings on November 20, 27, Police Chief the program in January 2003, 2004 and December 7, 2006 ***New time**** William Rutten 5:00 p.m. 2005, removing deer from the area. All the Approved Ordinance No. 2006-13, We wear flotation belts so there is no need deer removed were given away to area res- Appointing Alternate Members for the Public Works Supt. to be a good swimmer. Join us for a fun idents. The number of car vs. deer acci- Board of Review. Bruce Neerhof and gratifying aerobic and muscle toning dents has significantly been reduced from Authorized Bruce Neerhof to hire Fire Chief experience. Check us out. We’ve added approximately 75 a year to less than 20 a Larry’s Water & Sewer to make emer- aquatic kick boxing. This 45-minute class year. The Village will be conducting a hel- gency repairs to sewer piping on the Mike Lindstrom icopter count again in early 2007 when East Riverside Drive sewer main as is held at 5:00 pm on Tuesdays and Recreation Director Thursdays. Class fee is $1.00 per session there is significant snow on the ground to soon as possible with cost of materials Susie Wandschneider or you can purchase a card for $10.00 and make the deer visible. The Village will and labor not to exceed $24,122. get 12 classes. Non-Resident $2.00 per then re-evaluate the need to continue with Approved the Storm Water Partnership Librarian the program. Agreement for NR216 education class or $22.00 for 12 session card. Jan Gebhart requirements at a cost of $5,059. 16 JANUARY, 2007 THE KOHLER VILLAGER kohlervillager.com
The American Club Celebrates 25 Years of Luxury
The American Club, the Midwest’s only health & rac- ten restaurants, Old Course Hotel in St. Andrews, AAA five-diamond resort-hotel, celebrates quet facility, four of the Scotland. Along with the purchase, the its 25th anniversary as a luxury resort in River Wildlife world’s most company has unveiled the first flagship the heart of the Midwest. hunt & wilder- acclaimed golf Kohler Waters Spa and an extensive Built in 1918, The American Club ness club and courses, a remodel of The Duke's St Andrews, one of served as a dormitory for Kohler Co.’s distinctive din- health facility, the finest healthland golf courses in the immigrant employees who came from ing in the now conference United Kingdom. Europe after World War I. The building four-diamond center and Historic hotel tours of The American was rededicated on December 5, 1981, by Immigrant meeting space, Club are offered Monday through Saturday Herbert V. Kohler, Jr., Chairman, CEO and Restaurant & a wildlife at 2pm. The tours are complimentary for President of the Kohler Co., as an elegant Winery, The sanctuary, hotel guests and $5 per person for the pub- 50-room village inn welcoming guests Horse & Plow botanical gar- lic. Contact The American Club Concierge with Old World charm. Renovations began and The dens, hunting at 920-457-8000 to make a reservation to in 1978, in the same year the building was Wisconsin and fishing, learn about the spirit of the original build- placed on the National Register of Historic Room. shopping facilities, a world-class spa, pri- ing and its renovation and rebirth as a Places. After three years it was trans- In the short span of 25 years, the vate members-only club, and other venues. deluxe resort hotel. Events & activities to formed into a deluxe hotel. Hospitality & Real Estate division of the In addition to the resort in Wisconsin, the honor the anniversary will be released in The offerings upon re-opening included Kohler Co. is now comprised of two Kohler Co. Hospitality & Real Estate divi- 2007. guests privileges at the nearby Sports Core hotels with more than 350 guest rooms, sion recently purchased and renovated the Demonstration Kitchen: Another Season of Interactive Cooking Demonstrations The chefs of Destination Kohler take The Demonstration Kitchen French baguettes, rosemary and olive oil February 3 center stage during the Demonstration focaccia and flavorful, nutritious five-grain Chef Brett Muellenbach – January 6 Kitchen program demonstrating recipes bread. The Horse & Plow Garde Manger Don Jakubowski – The and cooking tips on Saturdays at The January 27 Tailgating with Brett American Club® Just in time for Super Bowl XLI! You’ll Shops at Woodlake Kohler. This program Spa Cuisine & Healthy Meals Pastry Chef Richard Palm – is coordinated by the Director of Culinary The American Club begin by creating a BBQ sauce to accom- With New Year’s resolutions fresh in mind, pany beer-braised baby back ribs, then Arts Ulrich Koberstein and 12 chefs from Chocoholics Anonymous – Everything discover healthy, flavorful foods that you delve into chili for those cold playoff the Kitchens of Kohler. can make at home. Learn about low-fat Chocolate It’s a chocolate-lover’s dream! From White games. Then you’ll explore homemade The Demonstration Kitchen is a culi- cooking techniques including poaching, beer-mustard pretzel dip and, finally, add nary classroom with a functional kitchen steaming and grilling, as well as how to Chocolate Banana Rum Truffles to a Chocolate-Coffee Two-Tone Tart, to a Milk some upscale flair to the tailgating party centrally located at The Shops at Woodlake select ingredients that are rich in flavor and Chocolate Napoleon, indulge in the deca- with prosciutto-wrapped scallops. Kohler next to Ann Sacks Tile. The low in fat and cholesterol. dence of white, dark and milk chocolate *A complete schedule of topics and chefs Kitchen seats up to 40 people allowing for January 13 desserts. can be found at DestinationKohler.com. comfortable and candid interaction Special Events Chef Dan Dries – between the guests and the chefs while The American Club tasting a chef-selected wine to compliment Say Cheese – Wisconsin Artisanal Cheeses DESTINATIONKOHLER the cuisine. Every cheese has a story. Learn about dis- Two sessions will be offered Saturdays tinctive cheeses made in Wisconsin and CALENDAROFEVENTS how they are created. Discover how to use at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. from January 6 The Horse & Plow Beer Maker Dinner Learn about this healing energy at our free these cheeses in cooking a complete meal through April 28. All sessions are priced at Series seminar. Please call 920-457-9543 for – from hors d’oeuvres to dessert. $25 each, or attend with a companion at Discover the joys of food and beer pairings reservations. two for $40. The presentation will last January 20 as The Horse & Plow hosts a sequence of Winter Warm Up at Take 5 approximately one hour. Chef Doug Stieber, Head Baker – beer dinners. Enjoy a five-course menu January 23-25. Stop by the Take 5 Café for The American Club For reservations or more information paired with a variety of crafted brews. a free sample of Organic Steel Cut Oatmeal Let the Bread Bug Bite – The American call (920) 457-8000 or toll free at (800) Distinguished regional brewers will be on with choice of raisins, nuts, milk or fruit. Club Breads hand to share tips and help you taste differ- 344-2838 and ask for Demonstration Steel cut oatmeal is made from Bake beautiful European-style breads. ent beer styles. Reception 6:30pm & unprocessed oats that still have the hull Kitchen reservations. A complete schedule Chef Stieber will offer his unique insights Dinner 7:30pm. $40 per person, inclusive which results in a crunchy, nutty flavor that of programs can be found at and tips on bread-making techniques, such of tax and gratuity. Call 920-457-8000. is better and more nutritious than instant DestinationKohler.com. as how to make a bread starter to create January 10 - Fuller’s Brewery oatmeal. February 21 - Capital Brewery Jewelry & Accessories Show March 14 - A Taste of Ireland February 3-4, 2007 April 11 - Beers of Belgium There’s something for everyone at the May 9 - Rogue Ales Jewelry & Accessories Show at The June 13 - Leinenkugel Brewing Co. American Club. Featuring one-of-a-kind Two Left Paws Mobile Pet Adoption scarves, purses, pins, bracelets, earrings, January 13, 2007 from 11am-3pm and other unique treasures created by arti- Pet Port of Call located at The Shops at sans from across the country. Entrance fee Woodlake is $5 and includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Shops at Woodlake Winter Clearance Winterfest Sale February 10, 2007 Jan 19-21, 2007 Enjoy a day of family fun in a winter won- The heat is on at The Shops at Woodlake. derland at The Shops at Woodlake Kohler. Exceptional savings and incredible mark- Activities include an ice carving contest, downs in select stores. cook-off, snowshoe clinic, and dog sled- Reiki Seminar - Complimentary ding demonstration. No admission fee. Chef Sean McMullen of The Wisconsin Room (right) and Garde Manger Don Jakubowski (left) January 20, 2007 at 1pm Some events are weather dependent. For demonstrate recipes during a 2006 Demonstration Kitchen seminar. Intentions at The Shops at Woodlake information call (920) 459-1713. KKOHLEROHLER TTIMESIMES
Produced and published by the School District of Kohler with the cooperation of staff, community members, and the Village of Kohler JANUARY 2007 EDITION
New Elementary Kohler Performing Homework Policy Arts Organization
Submitted by Susan Jaberg-Elementary Dean of Education Announces Auction Homework Policy for Grades JK-6 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We haven't even begun to feel the bite Our elementary staff agreed on the following homework policy that will go into effect on of Winter yet, but the Kohler Performing Arts Organization is already December 4, 2006. thinking Spring! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 28 for the annual Kohler PAO Auction and Dance. The theme for this years' event is "That "No Homework Vacation" Dates: 70's Auction." Winter Break: December 22- January 1, 2007 The event will be a night of leisure suits, platform shoes, bell bottoms Spring Break: March 24- April 1, 2007 and disco dancing, all to benefit students in the music programs at Kohler Thanksgiving Break: November 22-25, 2007 Schools. Money raised for this event is used for music camp scholarships (The above dates may change from year to year. Dates will be published in the Elementary and for the biennial music trip. If you're interested in donating a service or item to the auction, or if you are interested in volunteering on one of our school handbook beginning September 2007.) committees, contact the auction chairperson, Patti Nowak at 208-2344 or Rules: [email protected]. No assignments, quizzes, major projects or tests should be due on the day following a "No Homework Vacation." (Extensions are the exception to the rule and at the discretion of the classroom teacher.) Volunteers needed for the ~ CORRECTION ~ Kohler Performing Arts Big Apple Bagels was inadvertently excluded from the December Kohler Times listing of donors to the Kohler School Friends Holiday Arts & Crafts fair. Auction! The Procurement Committee for the Kohler Performing Arts Auction is looking for 3-4 volunteers to help with this aspect of the auction to be held on April 28th. The effort would involve one meeting in late January (1 hour) and help with some organizing and phone calls (your own time – a couple hours worth at the most). To help on this committee please contact Superintendent's Corner Liz Fehling at 452-1241. Other committees for the Arts Auction include Publicity, Decorations, Class Baskets, Student Donations, Silent Auction, etc. All help is appreciat- Wonderful ACT Scores ed, so if you want to get involved, but just have miminum time to spare, By Mr. Jeffrey Dickert, District Administrator consider volunteering. We would love to have you and will work around your schedule! For help on any of the above committees please contact Patti Every year during the spring, juniors across The impressive column is the percent of stu- Nowak at 208-2344. the country take either the SAT or ACT college dents taking the test at Kohler and how well they entrance exams. These exams are an important do. Most of the other schools in the top 10 have measure on the preparedness for college and a roughly between 50-60% of their graduating potential indicator on how well they will suc- seniors taking the ACT. As you can see by the ceed. In the Midwest, we tend to take and use chart, during the past ten years we have aver- Small Schools, Real Gains the ACT as the dominant measure. aged 87% of our graduating seniors taking the Below is a chart of the past decade of the ACT. Submitted by Susan Jaberg -Elementary Dean of Education ACT average for Kohler graduates. Every year The credit for high ACT scores can be given Kohler parents have you ever thought of the benefits of sending your we rank in the top 10 of the over 450 high to parents, students, and all of the faculty and child to a small school? Did you know that research shows that small schools in the State of Wisconsin. The score of staff that worked with the students from Junior schools help students achieve academically? According to the Education the graduating class of 2006 has not been pub- Kindergarten to 12th grade. Together, we can Leadership Professional Journal, small schools create opportunities for licly ranked yet with the other schools, but we continue our success and assure that Kohler teachers and the principal to know their students, to challenge them, and know that score of 25.7 should put us number Public Schools are Schools of Distinction. make sure that no student falls through the cracks. 1 in the state for that year. The new wave in education is to create small schools, or schools within a school, so a more equitable environment can exist. Parents, teachers, and principals have found these small schools engage the intellectual and emo- School District of Kohler tional lives of students better than large schools. Students' academic per- ACT Scores Composite Score formance improves also. As the number of small schools has grown over the past years, the research on these schools also has grown. Evidence shows in breadth and depth that small schools are the best for both students Composite Score and teachers. Number Percent Kohler A study conducted in ninety small Chicago schools shows students made Grad Year Tested Tested H.S. State Ave. significant improvements in school behavior and academic achievement. The schools sited better attendance, less drop outs, higher grade-point aver- 1997 31 79% 24.1 22.3 ages, and improved reading scores than its larger counterparts. Teachers 1998 31 86% 26.6 22.3 have higher job satisfaction and better connections with parents and other 1999 32 89% 24.6 22.3 teachers. Students feel safe and connect with teachers better than in larger school. 2000 21 81% 24.7 22.2 What makes a small school work? 2001 34 92% 24.1 22.2 Teachers and students develop better relationships. 2002 24 89% 25.2 22.2 Teachers and parents develop better relationships. 2003 31 91% 24.1 22.2 Teachers and administration work together more easily as a team. 2004 38 86% 24.1 22.2 The school develops its own culture. The culture of small schools typically revolves around hard work, high aspirations, respect for oth- 2005 27 90% 25.1 22.2 ers, and expectation that all students will succeed. 2006 25 83% 25.7 22.2 Smaller schools engage the community. Community members are TEN-YEAR more likely to feel invested in, and familiar with, the kinds of contri- AVE. 29.4 87% 24.8 22.2 butions young people are able to make. What makes Kohler School Friends Counselor’s Corner New Year... Happy New Year to all from the Student Services office. Our Elementary Students have a small school work? started the 3rd Unit: Making Positive Decisions in guidance which will focus on learning how to make positive and responsible decisions and saying “No” to harmful ones. For the Teachers and students develop better relationships. New Opportunities next two months I will be extremely busy meeting with all our students grades 8 through 11 to work on career planning and scheduling for the 2007-2008 school year. I look for- Teachers and parents develop better relationships. ward to seeing many parents at these meetings. Teachers and administration work together more easily as Parents feel free to stop by my office, call (459-2921 ext. 1301) or send an e-mail (mul- a team. Help at Trivia Night, Feb.3, 2007. [email protected]) if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child(ren). Time requirement: a few hours that night. The school develops its own culture. The culture of small 8th – 11th Grade Parents schools typically revolves around hard work, high aspira- Take notes at our monthly KSF meetings This year I will be having individual scheduling – career planning appointments for th th th th tions, respect for others, and expectation that all students Time requirement: a few hours each month. 10 and 11 grade students only this year. Appointments for 8 and 9 graders will succeed. will be done in small groups of four students. Parents are encouraged to attend the appointments. Look for information regarding specific meeting times to arrive via e- Help us bring a Visiting Author to Kohler Smaller schools engage the community. Community mail after January 1st. If you do not receive an e-mail please contact Paula Anderson members are more likely to feel invested in, and familiar School. at 459-2921 ext.1101 to find out your student’s appointment time. with, the kinds of contributions young people are able to Time requirement: a few hours (more option- The Course book will be available on the school website. If you would like a paper copy please have your student pick one up in the Student Services office. Career make. al). Planning/Course Request Sheets will be distributed prior to the student’s appointment. Assist our Program Coordinator with Field Day Rainbow Kids Rainbow Kids helps families deal with significant loss. They provide weekly support for Kohler Madrigal Singers (shadow her in 2007, run with it in 2008.) children, teens, and their parents who are grieving death, divorce, or painful separation. Time requirement: planning time plus 1 day in The next 14-week sessions will begin February 1st and 5th in Sheboygan. For more Season Winds Down June. information or to register, call 452-2838. Thank you – Kohler School Friends for providing a variety of new books for our office The 2006 Kohler Madrigal season is almost over. The that are available for check out. New Resources now available in the Student Services singers gave many fine performances for various schools, Help us put together a School/Event Calendar. Office: nursing homes, Christmas parties, WLUK Channel 11 Time requirement: a few hours (more option- I Remember This book acknowledges the love and joys of having a pet, then recog- nizes the impact that a pet’s loss has on a family, particularly on children. "Good Day Wisconsin", the Quarter Century Club, "Falls al). Hurty Feelings Days" in Sheboygan Falls, Festival of Trees, the Kohler Why Girls Talk and What They’re Really Saying: A Parent’s Survival Guide To Assist Mrs. Multer with Wellness Day 2008. Connecting With Your Teen School Friends Craft Fair and other various events. You Time requirement: planning time plus 1 day. Why Boys Don’t Talk and Why It Matters: A Parent’s Survival Guide to Connecting With gave joy to many people this holiday season. (picture is Your Teen To volunteer, contact Vicki at: Conversations of the Go: Clever Questions to keep teens and grown-up talking coming - Wed. Dec. 20th afternoon). Get Organized Without Losing It [email protected] Speak Up and Get Along: Learn the mighty might, thought chop, and more tools to Or drop a note in the KSF mailbox in make friends, stop teasing, and feel good about yourself Central Lakeshore Wise Highs: How to Thrill, Chill & Get Away from It All without Alcohol or Other Drugs the District Office. School Power: Study Skill Strategies for Succeeding in School
Conference Honors Choir Upcoming ACT/SAT Dates: Test Registration Deadline Test Date The CLC Honors Choir will perform at the UW- ACT January 5, 2007 February 10, 2007 Sheboygan Campus Theatre on Thursday, January 4, 2007 March 9, 2007 April 14, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the UW-Sheboygan Theatre. Admission is Substitute Teacher May 4, 2007 June 9, 2007 SAT February 2, 2007 March 10, 2007 free. Dr. Greg Berg, Professor of Choral Music at Certification Traning March 29, 2007 May 5, 2007 Carthage College in Kenosha, will be the guest director. April 27, 2007 June 2, 2007 Kohler students singing in the CLC Choir are: Erika Registration materials are available in the guidance office or apply on-line at www.act.org Program for the ACT or at www.collegeboard.com for the SAT Kohler High School’s code is 501- Farwig, Ashley Neerhof, Jessica Patterson, Carli Roberts, Presented by Sherr Petersen and Sandy Mayernick of 035 Austin Clark, Tim Fehling, Jade Landry, David Olmsted, ACT recommends that students take the ACT Assessment during the spring of their junior TEAM EDUCATORS year. Kale Schnettler, and Ryan Stefanczyk. Lauren Drury is UW-Madison and Marquette University require either the SAT or the ACT + writing for the accompanist for the CLC Choir. Sherry and Sandy, D.P.I. endorsed instructors and admission – please plan accordingly. active substitute teachers themselves present a one day, Scholarships comprehensive training seminar for persons interested in Students are encouraged to check the daily announcements as well as the bulletin board across from the student services office for information regarding available scholarships. A 2006-2007 obtaining a substitute teacher permit. This hands-on train- list is also available on Mrs. Multer’s school website. ing presents a positive, honest, and accurate account of EXPERIENCE LTC provides an opportunity for high school juniors & seniors to select a KOHLER HIGH SCHOOL what it really means to e a substitute teacher! Pertinent specific program of interest and experience the program, do something fun and hands-on within that program area, talk with faculty and students, get an overview of the school, topics, including discipline/management techniques, learn more about the services we provide to students. Free pizza for lunch and cool enter- SWING CHOIR important health and safety information, expectations tainment are also provided. It’s a fun and informative campus visit day. All high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend. Students must register for the event and Soprano Tenor from teh classroom teacher, special education concerns, spots fill fast, so register soon! and sample emergency lesson plans are presented, with Erika Farwig Tim Fehling Experience LTC! Kira Guetschow Carlo Gischia time allowed for networking and questions from partici- February 22, 2007 Ashley Neerhof Kale Schnettler pants. The application process is also explained. Contact 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lakeshore Technical College Jessica Patterson Ryan Stefanczyk Sherry at 262-968-4302 or Sandy at 262-968-4422 or e- Cleveland Campus Kelsey Stefanczyk mail [email protected] with questions. Visit campus Explore a program—hands-on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 Chat with LTC staff and students Alto Bass Experience what “college life” is like Danielle Dyksterhouse Austin Clark 9:00 am - 3:00 pm See why LTC may be the perfect place for you Olivia Kellner Matthew Dyksterhouse $80.00 Register Online Today! www.gotoltc.edu Megan Patterson Steven Esche Alverno College Forms are also available in the Student Services office or by calling LTC. Carli Roberts Dominic Gischia 1.888. GO TO LTC, Ext. 1100. Forms may be picked up at the Kohler Schools office. Jade Landry Space is limited. Forms must be completed and returned by January 17. Reserve your spot today! Oh, yeah….There’s FREE PIZZA! Children with disabilities procedure Come on, what ya waitin’ for? The school district must locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools Menu is also online at kohler.k12.wi.us in the school district, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. The school district has a special education screening program to evaluate all JANUARY 2007 children with suspected disabilities and are at least three years old. Upon request the school district will screen a child who has not gradu- SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY ated high school to determine whether a special education referral is 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chicken Nuggets Spaghetti Hot Dogs Chicken Noodle appropriate. A request may be made by contacting Jeff Dickert, District Happy Soup Green Beans Bread Stick Tater Tots Administrator, Kohler School District, at 459-2920 x1003. New Year Muffin Fruit Cocktail Peaches Applesauce Oranges KOHLER TIMES is published for residents of 7 8 9 Early Release 10 11 12 13 Lil’ Bites (Taco) French Toast Sticks the Kohler School District Theo's Cheese Pizza Subs Popcorn Chicken Corn Veggies Sausage Carrot Coins Kohler Public Schools Veggies Fruit Cocktail Applesauce 333 Upper Road, Kohler, WI 53044 Fruit Peaches Pears 920-459-2920 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mini corn dogs Board of Education Chicken Patty Walking Taco Tomato Soup Carrot Sticks Teacher Jim O'Donnell, president, Gordon J. Wuthrich, V. president, Green Beans Corn Grilled Cheese Pineapple Flurry Peaches Fruit Cocktail Inservice Day Diane L. Venn, clerk, Dr. Jane A. Bishop, treasurer Pears Laura E. Kohler, member 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Theo's Sausage Hot Ham & Cheese District Administrator Chicken Giggles Cheeseburger Hot Dogs Pizza on bun Jeffrey P. Dickert Green Beans Chips Tater Tots Veggies Gogurt Pears Fruit Cocktail Orange/Pineapple Editor Applesauce Peaches Mary Struck 28 29 30 31 E-mail submissions: [email protected] Popcorn Pepperoni Hot Ravioli or: [email protected] Chicken Pocket Phone: 331-4904 Bread Stick Carrot coins Corn Online Archives: kt.kohlerschoolfriends.com Lettuce Salad Applesauce Fruit Cocktail Kohler Times deadline is the 20th of every month Milk is included with each meal — No alternatives available. Substitutions may be made by cooks without notice. Boys 7th/8th Grade Basketball Schedule On-Going Fundraising Programs at Kohler School: January 2, 2007 Practice Begins Thursday January 11, 2007 Howards Grove Home 4:00 p.m. Tuesday January 16, 2007 Cedar Grove Away 4:00 p.m. Labels For Education - Clip UPC CODES from Campbell Soup, Swanson Soup, Tuesday January 23, 2007 Random Lake Home 4:00 p.m. Thursday January 25, 2007 Ozaukee Away 4:00 p.m. Franco American products, and Pepperidge Farm products. LIDS from V8 drinks and Tuesday January 30, 2007 Oostburg Home 4:00 p.m. Prego sauces. Thursday February 1, 2007 Elkhart Lake Away 4:00 p.m. Tuesday February 6, 2007 Howards Grove Away 4:00 p.m. (Please note that Campbell's will NO LONGER ACCEPT FRONT LABELS after Thursday February 8, 2007 Cedar Grove Home 4:00 p.m. October 2006). Clipped UPC must include the Campbell's logo also. Tuesday February 13, 2007 Random Lake Away 4:00 p.m. Monday February 19, 2007 Ozaukee Home 4:00 p.m. Thursday February 22, 2007 Oostburg Away 4:00 p.m. Box Tops for Education - Clip Box Tops coupons from General Mills cereal, Monday February 26, 2007 Elkhart Lake Home 4:00 p.m. Pillsbury Refrigerated & Frozen/Dairy, Hamburger Helper, Betty Crocker Snacks & Baking, Ziploc Bags/Containers, and Kleenex. Boys Basketball Schedule Friday December 1, 2006 Kohler Tournament Home TBA Saturday December 2, 2006 Kohler Tournament Home TBA Tuesday December 5, 2006 Oostburg Away 6:00 p.m. Kemps Milk "Give 'Em Five" Program - collect caps from gallon and Monday December 11, 2006 Sheboygan Lutheran Home 6:00 p.m. ½ gallon containers. Thursday December 14, 2006 Howards Grove Home 6:00 p.m. Tuesday December 19, 2006 Elkhart Lake Away 6:00 p.m. Golden Guernsey & Morning Glory "Kids Caps & Cash" Program - Saturday January 6, 2006 Random Lake Home 6:00 p.m. Tuesday January 9, 2007 Sheboygan Christian Away 6:00 p.m. collect caps from gallon and ½ gallon containers Friday January 12, 2007 Sheboygan Lutheran Away 6:00 p.m. Monday January 15, 2007 Cedar Grove Away 6:00 p.m. Nature's Touch "Milk Moola" & "Donuts to Dough" Program - sold Thursday January 18, 2007 Oostburg Home 6:00 p.m. at Kwik Trip - collect caps from gallon and ½ gallon containers and bag Saturday January 20, 2007 Ozaukee Home 6:00 p.m. tops from any Nature's Touch products. Also, "ovals" from Glazer Friday January 26, 2007 Howards Grove Away 6:00 p.m. Thursday February 1, 2007 Elkhart Lake Home 6:00 p.m. dozen or ½ dozen donut containers. Tuesday February 6, 2007 Cedar Grove (Parent's Night) Home 6:00 p.m. Tyson Project A+ - Clip the entire label from boxes Friday February 9, 2007 Ozaukee Away 6:00 p.m. Thursday February 15, 2007 Random Lake Away 6:00 p.m. and bags of Tyson products. Monday February 19, 2007 Sheboygan Falls Away 6:00 p.m. Friday February 23, 2007 Sheboygan Christian LET'S GET STARTED EARNING SOME GREAT "EXTRAS" for our school. Students (Sr. Night) Home 6:00 p.m. can turn in their box-tops / caps / UPC's at anytime to their classrooms. We will be Tuesday February 27, 2007 Regionals TBA TBA having a contest again this school year for the classes with the most points (each box- Thursday March 1, 2007 Regionals TBA TBA Saturday March 3, 2007 Regional Final TBA TBA top / cap / label = 1 point). Friday March 9, 2007 Sectional TBA TBA Saturday March 10, 2007 Sectional TBA TBA Robin Stock / coordinator Friday March 16, 2007 State Madison TBA Saturday March 17, 2007 State Madison TBA
Girls 7th/8th Grade Basketball Schedule When should a child Thursday December 8, 2006 Oostburg Away 4:00 p.m.
be kept home? Girls Basketball Schedule Friday December 1, 2006 Kohler Tournament Home 4:00 p.m. This is a difficult question for parents at time. The fol- Saturday December 2, 2006 Kohler Tournament Home 10:30 a.m lowing guidelines may be helpful when making your deci- EMERGENCY CLOSINGS Thursday December 7, 2006 Ozaukee Home 6:00 p.m. sion. As we begin another year, it is once again time to Saturday December 9, 2006 Sheboygan Christian Away 6:00 p.m. Tuesday December 12, 2006 Sheboygan Lutheran Home 6:00 p.m. review the procedures for school closings due to Friday December 15, 2006 Oostburg Home 6:00 p.m. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IF inclement weather. Tuesday December 19, 2006 Random Lake Away 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21 Grafton (JV) Home 6:00 p.m. HE/SHE HAS: As in the past, we ask parents to discuss this issue Thursday December 21, 2006 Stockbridge (V) Home 6:00 p.m. with their children NOW - before the actual emergency Friday January 5, 2007 Howards Grove Home 6:00 p.m. 1. An obviously contagious condition such as chicken occurs. If you are generally not home during the day, Thursday January 11, 2007 Elkhart Lake Away 6:00 p.m. pox, scabies, head lice, strep throat. Saturday January 13, 2007 Cedar Grove Home 1:30 p.m. be sure your child knows NOW where they are to go if 2. Fever-oral temperature of 100.6 or higher. Tuesday January 16, 2007 Random Lake Home 6:00 p.m. school closed early (Will they go home with a class- Friday January 19, 2007 Ozaukee Away 6:00 p.m. 3. Diarrhea. mate? Older sibling? A relative? Have you made prior Thursday January 25, 2007 Sheboygan Christian Home 6:00 p.m. 4. Vomiting. Tuesday January 30, 2007 Sheboygan Lutheran Away 6:00 p.m. arrangements with this individual to be on "stand by" Friday February 2, 2007 Oostburg Away 6:00 p.m. 5. Other signs of illness such as pallor, irritability, or for these occasions?) In emergency closing situations, Tuesday February 13, 2007 Howards Grove Away 6:00 p.m. excessive sleepiness. Friday February 16, 2007 Elkhart Lake Home 6:00 p.m. forty or fifty children wanting to call home/work to Tuesday February 20, 2007 Regionals TBA TBA 6. A rash you cannot explain. find out where to go, seriously delays the entire closing Thursday February 22, 2007 Regionals TBA TBA 7. Drainage or pus from a crust sore (suggestive of Saturday February 24, 2007 Regionals TBA TBA process. Please make sure your arrangements in impetigo or other infection). Friday March 2, 2007 Sectionals TBA TBA advance and be sure your child is fully aware of what Saturday March 3, 2007 Sectionals TBA TBA to do. Friday March 9, 2007 State Madison TBA YOU MAY SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IF Saturday March 10, 2007 State Madison TBA Any decision to close schools for all or any portion HE/SHE: of a school day will be made as early as possible in 1. Has been taking antibiotics for infection for 24 hours order to afford parents the opportunity to make alter- or more. nate child care transportation plans. All closing 2. Has a mild cold, cough or runny nose. announcements or early dismissals will be made on the 3. Is experiencing symptoms which are expected part of following area radio stations: his/her medical condition. 4. Had minor bumps, bruises, scrapes, etc., that do not RADIO STATIONS require medical attention. WHBL (1330 AM) includes WWJR (106.5 FM & WBFM (93.7 FM); WCLB (950 AM), WSTM (91.3 FM) WLKN Please exercise good judgment for your child's sake and Any 1st thru 12th grade student (98.1), WOODWARD RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, the well-being of the other students and staff. interested in joining the Kohler WHBY, WAPL, WZOR, WSCO, WKSZ, WECB. Any questions or concerns please contact me. School Chess club, sign up in the Thanks, TELEVISION STATIONS WTMJ - Channel 4; WFRV Channel 5; WISN Channel 12; student services office in January. Kim Feltner, RN, (School Nurse). NBC 26; FOX Channel 16; WLUK FOX Channel 11; For more information, contact WITI FOX Channel 6. Paula Anderson at You may also call Kohler School’s emergency closing exten- Please! sion at 459-2920 ext. 7. 459-2920 x1101. No Latex Middle/High School Tardy? Absent? Listening Sessions Balloons! Parents, please call "Coffee with the Principal" Parents of Middle School/High School students are invited Latex balloons cannot be the office to join Lance Northey for coffee at Mobile Mudd, located in Woodlake Market, between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. on the brought into the building In the event that your child will not be attending following dates: because of students with severe school or will be tardy, please call the atten- Wednesday, January 10 latex allergies. dance voice mailbox and let the office know the Wednesday, February 14 reason for the child’s absence/tardiness. You can Wednesday, March 14 Mylar balloons are the safe reach the Attendance voice mailbox by dialing Wednesday, April 11 459-2920 Ext. 5 Wednesday, May 9 alternative. Bring your ideas and concerns! HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL Substitute 2006-2007 1st Semester Exams: January 17 and January 18, 2007 Teacher
Wednesday, January 17 Training D.P.I. endorsed substitute teacher Period 2 8:00 - 9:15 AM training seminars scheduled around the Loudspeaker announcements 9:13 state. Interested individuals may contact Period 8 9:25 - 10:40 AM TEAM EDUCATORS for the upcoming Period 4 10:50 - 12:05 PM dates below, or visit the website at: www.teameducators.com. Lunch 1:00 Building re-opens Period 6 1:15 - 2:30 PM January 24, 2007 Make-up exams 2:30 - 3:30 PM Alverno College, Milwaukee 262-968-4302/968-4422 Thursday, January 18 Spring TBA, 2007 Period 1 8:00 - 9:15 AM Aurora College, Lake Geneva Loudspeaker announcements 9:13 262-968-4302/4422 Period 3 9:25 - 10:40 AM Period 7 10:50 - 12:05 PM March 29, 2007 Lunch CESA 8, Shawano 1:00 Building re-opens Betty Kaliebe Period 5 1:15 - 2:30 PM 800-831-6391 x221 Make-up exams 2:30 - 3:30 PM TBA, 2007 Attendance CESA 5, Plover, WI Students are required to attend school only for scheduled exams. Teachers in physical 800-862-3725 x246 JoAnn Senzig education, art and music classes will not give semester exams because their elementary school classes conflict with the semester test schedule. Students will not attend these classes nor will Call to enquire, 2007 they be required to attend study halls. However, EVERY OTHER CLASS IS SCHEDULED WCFG, West Bend, WI TO MEET FOR THE ENTIRE TIME PERIOD INDICATED. Students may use the library 262-968-4302/968-4422 for supervised study on both days from 8:00 AM until 3:30 PM. Call to enquire, 2007 Buses Brandybrook School, Wales School buses will follow regular schedules. If students decide to come only for scheduled tests, responsibility for transportation belongs to the parents and the student. (west of Waukesha) 262-968-4302/968-4422
Office of Superintendent Items Of Concern Regarding Agenda/Open Meeting For Questions From The 2. Revisions to Policy 134 - Filling Board Vacancies. Discussion was KOHLER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Public held. Kohler, WI 53044 Ms. Katie Delahunt inquired as to the process for new students attending the Moved by Ms. Venn, seconded by Dr. Bishop to approve the second PAC band trip. Mr. Dickert stated he would meet with Mrs. Delahunt and reading of Policy 345.6 - Graduation with changes as discussed. All BOARD OF EDUCATION give her some options to assure her child's attendance of the trip. ayes. Motion carried unanimously. Kohler School District Review of Financial Statement REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES 3. Creation of new Policy 426 - Elementary Classroom Placement. No action necessary. For information only. Monday, November 13, 2006 Discussion was held. Reports or Recognitions Moved by Dr. Bishop, seconded by Ms. Venn to approve the second The Regular Board meeting of the Board of Education, Kohler Public School None. reading of Policy 426 - Elementary Classroom Placement with changes District, was held at 7:00 p.m. in the Kohler School Library, Mr. Jim Consent Agenda: as discussed. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. O'Donnell, Board president, presiding. The meeting was announced in the Mr. Dickert stated that item c was pulled from the agenda as the tuition Sheboygan Press and the agendas were posted at the Kohler Village Hall, the 4. Creation of new Policy 537.1 - Initial Educator Licensing. Discussion request has been withdrawn. Kohler Public Library and the main entrance of the school building in compli- was held. Moved by Dr. Bishop, seconded by Mr. Wuthrich to approve items a, b, d, e, ance with the Open Meeting Law of Wisconsin Statutes. Moved by Ms. Venn, seconded by Mr. Wuthrich to approve the first read- f. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. O'Donnell called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. in the Kohler District ing of new Policy 537.1 - Initial Educator Licensing with changes as dis- Action or Discussion Items Office Conference Room. cussed. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. A. Consideration to grant approval to the Buildings and Grounds Committee 5. Creation of new Policy 537.2 - New Employee Orientation. Roll call was taken by Ms. Venn, Board Clerk. to work with the Kohler Company on a funding grant to replace the Ebben Discussion was held. Present: Jim P. O'Donnell President Field Tunnel. Gordon J. WuthrichV. President Discussion was held. Moved by Ms. Venn, seconded by Dr. Bishop to approve the second reading of Policy 537.2 - New Employee Orientation with changes as discussed. All Diane L. Venn Clerk Moved by Dr. Bishop, seconded by Ms. Venn to grant authority to the ayes. Motion carried unanimously. Dr. Jane A. Bishop Treasurer Buildings & Grounds Committee to work with the Kohler Company on a fund- Jeffrey P. Dickert Superintendent ing grant to replace Ebben Field tunnel and bring back to the December 11th E. Consideration of Policy Committee's Recommendation For First Reading: Nikki L. Schneider District Secretary Board meeting for further discussion. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. 1. Revisions to Policy 240 - Organizational Chart. Discussion was held. Absent: Laura E. Kohler Member B. Consideration to approve AdHoc Committee and charter to recommend to Moved by Dr. Bishop, seconded by Mr. Wuthrich to approve the first reading Moved by Mr. Wuthrich, seconded by Ms. Venn to move to Closed Session the Board the core values and the definition of a "School of Distinction" as of Policy 240 - Organizational Chart with change as discussed. All ayes. at 6:32 p.m. Mr. O'Donnell, aye; Ms. Venn, aye; Mr. Wuthrich, aye; Dr. called for in Strategic Plan 2006-11. Motion carried unanimously. Bishop, aye. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion was held. 2. Creation of new Policy 345.21 Rule - Grades JK-6th grading scales. Mr. O'Donnell called the meeting back to order at 7:08 p.m. in the Kohler Moved by Mr. Wuthrich, seconded by Ms. Venn to approve the Adhoc Discussion was held. Public Library. Committee and their charter a for the core values with description, and Moved by Ms. Venn, seconded by Dr. Bishop to send this Policy 345.12 Rule Roll call was taken by Ms. Venn, Board Clerk. school of definition as listed in the Strategic Plan 2006-11. All ayes. Motion - Grades JK-6 Grading Scales back to the Policy Committee for changes. All carried unanimously. Present: Jim P. O'Donnell President ayes. Motion carried unanimously. Gordon J. Wuthrich V. President C. Consideration of parental complaint concerning current policy procedures XIII. Information Items: Dr. Jane A. Bishop Treasurer regarding toilet papering of school property. A. Committee Reports - Finance, Human Resources, Instruction, B&G, Diane L. Venn Clerk Discussion was held. Mr. Dickert provided the history/background of this Policy. Jeffrey P. Dickert Superintendent policy. No Board action was taken. Administration was directed to work B. Administrative Reports - For information only. Lance D. Northey MS/HS Principal with seniors to create a possible alternative tradition instead of toilet C. Information Articles - None. Susan M. Jaberg Dean of Elementary Students papering. Wendy M. Nasgovitz HR/Technology D. Consideration of Policy Committee's recommendation for second reading: At 8:31 p.m., moved by Mr. Wuthrich, seconded by Dr. Bishop to adjourn the Nikki L. Schneider District Secretary 1. Revision to Policy 345.6 - Graduation. meeting. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. Absent: Laura E. Kohler Member Moved by Dr. Bishop, seconded by Ms. Venn to approve the 2nd reading Respectfully submitted by: Report Of Action Taken During Executive Session of Policy 345.6 - Graduation with changes as discussed. All ayes. Nikki L. Schneider Approved the salary increase for non-certified staff. Motion carried unanimously. District Secretary