2456 Glendale Avenue Howard, WI 54313 Phone: 920/434-4640 Fax: 920/434-4643 VILLAGE OF HOWARD Dear Howard Resident: As Village President, I would personally like to welcome you to the Village of Howard. It is an exciting time to live in Howard, as we continue to develop our Village Center and Duck Creek Quarry recreational area. These plans can be obtained from Village Hall or can be viewed on the village’s website. The Village of Howard boasts some of the finest parks and recreation opportunities in all of Brown County. Nouryon (Formerly Akzo Nobel) Sports Complex is a premier sports/recreation facility that consists of four softball diamonds, ten soccer fields, a disc golf course, two concession buildings with restrooms, and a playground You will discover more information about parks and recreation later in this packet. The village also provides excellent services for its residents at unprecedented costs. The Village of Howard ranks third in the state in terms of per capita spending. Detailed financial information, including the complete budget document, is available on the village’s website. Just because we spend less does not mean that you will see a reduction in the quality of service. The Village of Howard is a full-service community, and our staff is dedicated to providing our residents with first-class services. The Village Board meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month. All meetings are open to the public, and I strongly encourage you to attend meetings and participate in local government. Our Village Board is very considerate and is willing to listen to any concerns Howard residents may have. I look forward to seeing you in and around the community! Village Hall Sincerely, Phone: 434-4640 Burt R. McIntyre 2456 Glendale Ave. Burt R. McIntyre Howard, WI 54313 President, Village of Howard HOWARD HISTORY & STATISTICS The Town of Howard was established in 1835 and gradually developed along Duck Creek as a center for mail delivery, farming, quarrying and lumbering. By 1856, Howard had its own school and was quickly becoming well known for its Duck Creek stone quarries. By 1959 the population had grown significantly, and the town incorporated as the Village of Howard. Property Taxes • Green Bay Public Schools The Village of Howard’s tax portion is • Bellin Health $3.92 of the $18.18/Thousand • Oneida Tribe of Indians • United Health Care Village Statistics Population: 19,295 Education Median Age: 34 High School Graduate: 80.4% Median Household Bachelor’s Degree: 24.4% Income: $51,974 Median Home Value: $188,800 Area Universities • University of WI - Green Bay Area Employers • St. Norbert College • Georgia Pacific • Northeast WI Technical College • Schneider National • Humana Village Hall Phone: 434-4640 Fax: 434-4643 2456 Glendale Ave. Howard, WI 54313 Univ. WI-Green Bay’s Mary Ann Cofrin Hall United Healthcare Building (Howard) HOWARD - SUAMICO SCHOOLS Welcome! Howard-Suamico School District prides itself on delivering a comprehensive education to every child. We are regarded both regionally and nationally as a high performing school system. For example, Bay Port High School has been recognized by Newsweek and the Washington Post as one of the top high schools in the nation. Furthermore, the District was named by the Wisconsin Center for School District Performance Excellence as a Proficiency Award Winner in 2011. Phone: 662-7878 Fax: 662-9777 Our mission is to “work together with families and community to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a changing world.” Website: Correspondingly, Howard-Suamico has twice been included in the Greater Green Bay www.hssdschools.org area’s recognition as one of the nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise. This honor recognizes the broad base of commitment that exists in our community for providing healthy, safe and caring environments for our students. In fact, Kiplinger’s Magazine touted our area as one of its Top Five 2706 Lineville Road Places to Raise a Family. Our community is in agreement. In April 2011, 95 percent Green Bay, WI 54313 of parent survey respondents expressed a response of very satisfied or satisfied when asked about the school district. Moreover, 90 percent of community residents recently graded the school district with an “A” or “B”. Thanks in part to a devoted and award-winning team of employees, our students repeatedly score well above the state average on standardized tests. Transitioning from “effectiveness to greatness” as a school district has become our collective expectation. To attain this goal, we have made significant investments in literacy, (Continued on Next Page) HOWARD - SUAMICO SCHOOLS math, technology, facilities, and professional training. The District’s strategic plan and tactical allocation of resources fortifies our commitment to helping every child find a unique path in an increasingly dynamic world. While test results are important, we recognize that the ultimate success of our students is based on so much more than an assessment number. That is, our school community intentionally nurtures, models, and promotes positive character and life skills. Similarly, we believe it is our job to ensure that students graduate from our school system as productive, responsible and civic-minded people. Put simply, the “common good” depends not only on the cultivation of “smart” minds - but also on the development of “caring” hearts. Forces of change are altering modern life as we know it. As we look to the future, however, we also learn from the past. The “father of public schools”, Horace Mann, was right when he asserted more than 150 years ago that the formula for a better world lay in the simple words of the proverb, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” I am confident that you will find that Howard-Suamico School District is a special place due to its enduring commitment to the causes of children, character, and community. Best wishes on a positive and productive school year! Your Partner in Education, Mr. Damian LaCroix School District Superintendent Phone: 662-7878 E-Mail: [email protected]. Fax: 662-9777 Website: www.hssdschools.org 2706 Lineville Road Green Bay, WI 54313 PARKS The Village of Howard has more than 20 parks and natural areas spanning hundreds of acres that provide excellent opportunities for recreation, relaxation and family fun. Howard’s Memorial Park is the trail head of the Mountain Bay Trail, which runs through three counties in northeast Wisconsin and is 83 miles long (6 miles in Brown County). Nouryon Sports Complex (pictured below) is a premiere recreation facility that fea- tures four lighted softball diamonds, ten soccer fields and an 18-hole disc golf course (below left). Various softball and soccer tournaments are held at our park through- out the summer. Meadowbrook Park is a 92-acre major outdoor recreation area. It consists of a paved trail with walking bridges, gently sloping open areas, wooded lowlands, wetlands and hills. The park also features a playground, a lighted sledding hill, a fully-fenced base- ball diamond, a full-size basketball court, an open air shelter, and an enclosed pavil- ion with kitchen and restrooms. The Village of Howard also operates Village Green Golf Course and Restaurant. This nine-hole municipal, Public Works par 36 golf course presents a challenge to experienced Phone: 434-4060 golfers while providing an opportunity for beginners to learn the game as well. During the golf season, the restaurant features a wide selection of American food, with nightly specials and a Friday Night Fish Fry. To learn more, visit www.howardgolf.com. 1336 Cornell Road Howard, WI 54313 Many of Howard’s park facilities are available to rent. For more information, visit www.villageofhoward.com or call Village Hall at 434-4640. AREA ATTRACTIONS The Village of Howard is located only minutes away from every major area attraction in the Green Bay Area. Despite the small town atmosphere, the Village of Howard offers big city entertainment options. Local Destinations (Approximate driving time in parentheses) Lambeau Field (10 Minutes) • Packer Hall of Fame • Stadium Tours • 1919 Kitchen & Tap Bay Beach Amusement Park & Wildlife Sanctuary (15 Minutes) 1313 Bay Beach Road Resch Center (10 Minutes) • Arena Football • Hockey • Concerts • Div. 1 College Basketball Village Hall Phone: 434-4640 Fax: 434-4643 N.E.W. Zoo ( 10 Minutes) 4378 Reforestation Road 2456 Glendale Ave. 434-7841 Howard, WI 54313 Neville Public Museum (15 Minutes) 210 Museum Place 448-4460 National Railroad Museum (15 Minutes) 2285 S. Broadway 437-7623 AREA ATTRACTIONS Weidner Center for the Performing Arts (15 Minutes) UWGB Campus 465-2217 • Green Bay Symphony • Concerts • Musicals • Theatre Green Bay Booyah (15 Minutes) Minor League Baseball 2231 Holmgren Way 497-7225 Green Bay Botanical Gardens (10 Minutes) 2600 Larsen Road 490-9457 Village Hall Phone: 434-4640 Heritage Hill State Historical Park Fax: 434-4643 (15 Minutes) 2640 S. Webster Avenue 2456 Glendale Ave. 448-5150 Howard, WI 54313 Oneida Nation Museum (15 Min.) W892 EE Road 869-2768 VILLAGE GOVERNMENT Howard Village Board of Trustees Front Row (L to R): Cathy Hughes, President Burt R. McIntyre, Maria Lasecki, Back Row (L to R): John Muraski, Chris Nielsen, Scott Beyer, Craig McAllister, Ray Suennen, and Adam Lemorande. The Village President and Board of Trustees are responsible for establishing policies for the village, including approving an annual budget and establishing a tax rate. The Village of Howard has several departments with full-time and part-time employ- ees who handle the day-to-day operations of our community. The directory below lists which departments are located in the Public Works Building and which services are provided at Village Hall, as well as the contact information for both buildings.