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Cara Christy, 4K-6 Principal

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Donna Shroda, 7-12 Principal

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Improving America’s Future... One Student at a Time

August/September 2016 Volume: 44 Number: 1

BLACKHAWK BULLETIN

What’s Inside… 3-4 Superintendent’s article 4 Counseling News 5-6 Principals’ articles 7 PEPO 8 Child Advocacy Center 9-16 Menus 17-22 Board Minutes

December 2020/January 2021 Volume: 47 Number: 3

It is the policy of the Port Edwards School District that no person may be denied admission to any public school in the district or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curriculum, co-curricular, pupil service, recreational, career and technical education classes or other program or activity regardless of race, religion, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, age, national origin, handicap, pregnancy, marital or parental status, ancestry, color, creed, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, arrest or conviction record, membership in the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wiscon-sin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.

The district encourages informal resolution of complaints under this policy. A formal complaint

resolution procedure is available to address allegations of violations of the policy of the Port Edwards School District.

For assistance, please contact Kyle Cronan, Non-Discrimination Compliance Officer, at 801

Second Street, Port Edwards, WI 54469 or call 715-887-9000, ext. 102.

Blackhawk Bulletin is an official publication of the Port Edwards School District, offer-ing news, announcements, and details of upcoming events. The school district welcomes newsletter contributions, comments, questions, and suggestions.

Write to: Port Edwards School District 801 2nd Street Port Edwards, WI 54469 Phone: (715) 887-9000 Fax: (715) 887-9040 Website: www.pesd.k12.wi.us

Editor: Stacie Kleifgen Editor’s Assistant: Ann Aschenbrenner Mascot Artwork: Cameron Clark

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Virtual Learning, Weather Prep, and Thanks Submitted by: Kyle Cronan, Superintendent

Moving to Virtual On Sunday, November 8, the decision was made to move the Middle/High School to the virtual model. At that point, we had become aware of eight active COVD-19 cases mixed between students and staff in grades 5-12. Additionally, we had approximately eighty students and staff in the Middle/High School who

were quarantined as close contacts. On October 30, there were no known active cases, so within about a nine-day timeframe, this was a sudden and dramatic increase. Additionally, we were struggling to maintain consistent staffing as we had several staff out due to either isolation or quarantine. Further, since that time, we have had three additional positive cases of COVID-19 identified. Of thirteen identified COVID-19 cases at the Middle/High School since September 1, eleven of those cases have happened after October 30. The decision to switch to the virtual model was made in order to tap the brakes of our reopening plan in an effort to slow the continued spread of COVID-19 within the school setting and to assess if portions of the reopening plan need to be changed in order to further limit the ability of COVID-19 to spread within school. Moving to virtual is difficult for everyone. We are very much aware that students sitting and looking at computer screens for seven hours a day is not ideal. Many meetings and discussions have taken place with staff on how to make virtual learning work. We have encouraged staff to make sure to give students screen breaks and to make sure that the lessons are not ninety minutes of lecture each day; rather that class periods be interactive with both active teaching and student work time built into the class periods. As each subject area is unique, the variety of the lessons will be unique and how the teachers present their lessons will be unique; this is true regardless if we are conducting in-person education or virtual education. In order to give parents and the community more information about how COVID-19 is affecting the schools, we have recently added a COVID-19 Dashboard to our District website. This dashboard will regularly provide information about active cases, quarantines and total cases by school building. Thankfully, since we moved to virtual in the Middle/High School we are slowly clearing COVID-19 cases out of our system. Winter Weather & Snow Days! After a beautiful spring, summer and fall, we are once again facing winter in Wisconsin. As is often said, “If you like change, give it ten minutes and Wisconsin’s weather will change!” Determining if the weather makes conditions unsafe for travel to and from school is vital. Working to quickly notify parents, students, staff and the community is our priority if a decision has been made to cancel school. This District will primarily rely upon an automated call system for anyone that is a parent, student or employee. We are aware that we must provide this information as early as possible so that families can make alternative plans; however, conditions in Central Wisconsin can change quickly and we do not want to lose instruction time for our children if it is safe to be in session. Most often, the decision to close school is done early in the morning, and I will work to get this information out through our calling system and local media as early as practical. Beside the calling system, we use TV Channels 7 & 9 from Wausau along with a variety of local radio stations. Additionally, we will also work to put this information on our website and social media accounts. Further, all school activities are also typically cancelled if school is not in session.

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You may be wondering if we will we utilize virtual learning instead of completely calling off school for weather related reason. Yes, that is a possibility once we go beyond the two days typically built into our calendar for inclement weather. If we are in a situation of adding days onto the end of the school year or holding classes virtually, we will opt to move to the virtual model for snow-days. Thanks As 2020 draws to a close, I thank those who do so much for our students to help them be successful. Parents, staff members, community volunteers and so many others work each day to give our students amazing opportunities. Despite all of the challenges this past year, no amount of thanks is enough to express the gratitude that I have for all of our local citizens who do so much to provide a top notch education to our children. Again, thank you! On the District website under the “District” tab there is a staff directory with email addresses and phone extensions for each staff member (pesd.k12.wi.us). Let me know if you have questions or need assistance with regard to the topics addressed this month. I can be reached at 715-887-9000 ext. 102

COUNSELING NEWS Submitted by: Jennifer Moore

Scholarships Greetings from the Counseling Department. Scholarship season is in full swing. The scholarship list is shared with seniors via Google Docs. Any parents/guardians interested in seeing the list should contact the counseling department for access. Seniors are reminded to check the list on a regular basis as it is subject to change/additions. We also encourage seniors to search out scholarship opportunities on their own.

ACT 2021 As a part of Wisconsin high school assessment testing, all juniors will be given the ACT Plus Writing on March 9, 2021 at JEHS. Students may take the test as many times as they wish, but the March date is the only one given at no cost to the student. Please make sure to mark your calendar with the school ACT testing date. We will move forward with planning, realizing that the date may change due to COVID numbers in our state, county, and school. We will follow all recommended safety measures during testing. Virtual students will be required to attend testing as this is a state mandated test that can’t be taken at home due to ACT restrictions. Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns as we move towards the testing date. To register for any additional test dates, please go to ACT online at www.act.org.

NCAA Eligibility Any high school student considering playing sports at a Division I or Division II school should visit the NCAA Clearinghouse website to review academic eligibility. It is the student’s responsibility to comply with all requirements. The website is www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/eligibility-

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7-12 SCHOOL NEWS Submitted by: Donna Shroda, 7-12 Principal

We are all getting accustomed to change! Last spring, in an unexpected closure, we shortened learning hours, modified assignments, and went to pass/fail grades. This summer, instructors had time to plan for in-class learning and for a possible transition to virtual learning. Therefore, the expectations for virtual learning have changed since last spring. On

November 9th, this fall, the MS/HS transitioned into virtual learning because of the number of students and staff affected by COVID. Classroom expectations did not change. Whether in-person learning or virtual, we are operating on a full schedule, teaching rigorous curriculum, and grading traditionally. I’m sure when we are virtual, your house might be similar to my house with the dining table and the kitchen island converted to student work space; holiday decorations are gone. Students need a designated work space to complete their job of school when we are virtual learning. Please help support their learning environment and review Zoom etiquette for classrooms. While we were on the brief leave from in-school learning, we reassessed our physical makeup in the classrooms, designated further spaces for lunches and even playground areas. It is and will continue to be very important that we keep our cohort groups together, social distance, and wash hands frequently. Everything we do will help us continue to keep our school safe and continue in person learning. Thank you for participating in virtual Parent-Teacher conferences. We were pleased to see so many schedule and participate. Please know that we encourage you to stay active in your child’s education throughout the year. Infinite Campus is available for grade checks, attendance, and messages or emails. If you haven’t set up the parent portal, please contact the counseling office to do so. If you have specific questions regarding the classrooms or assignments, feel free to send the teachers a direct email. As far as co-curricular, the Drama Club is working at putting together virtual plays for our

entertainment. Our high school kids will showcase their talent in two plays titled, The Virtual Family and Mirror, Mirror: A Virtual Fracture Fairy Tale. Students submitted online auditions and advisors, Mrs. Rebischke and Mrs. Kleifgen, assigned roles and started practices. Get your

popcorn ready and look for premier dates to be announced soon. Basketball season began with virtual practices in the middle of November and transitioned to in person in the gym. Mr. Steltenpohl has done an amazing job as athletic director this year overcoming many obstacles.

He has reconfigured schedules, buses, and referees numerous times. Please, express your gratitude to him at the next sporting event attended.

No School December 24 - January 1st


K-6 SCHOOL NEWS Submitted by: Cara Christy, 4K-6 Principal

Our elementary students and parents have done an amazing job of being flexible with all the changes that have been made this school year. We really appreciate the positive feedback we have received from parents and community members and we hope to continue taking every precaution necessary to keep our elementary school open and kids learning. So instead of listing all the things we couldn’t do this school year, I’m going to share a

few things that we have continued to do at Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary School, even if they look a little different.

Our students have been able to enjoy recess every day even though they have to stay separated from other classes and grade levels. Our playground is separated into “zones”. Classes are assigned a zone each week and rotate through areas of the playground. This allows our recess supervisors to keep students appropriately distanced as well as properly sanitize equipment. One unintended consequence of using this system is that our kids are now finding new areas of the playground they never played on before and having fun learning new games to play with each other.

Parent-teacher conferences were held at our elementary school this year; however, they were done virtually via computer or telephone. Parents could pick a timeslot to sign-up to meet with a teacher to discuss their child’s progress and the teacher would either call or “Zoom” with them during that appointment time. Even though this sometimes isn’t as ideal as a face-to-face meeting, some parents enjoyed the flexibility it allowed them to find a time that worked best for them to meet with their children’s teachers during their busy day.

Although we have been unable to have any special presentations or special guests this school year, Officers Abbott and Mertes stopped by our school to talk to our classes about school safety. They emphasized the importance of bus safety and also reviewed our ALICE procedures with students. The officers did an excellent job of explaining how important it is to listen to your teacher if there ever is a school emergency, yet making sure our students know they are safe and protected here at school.

So even though we dearly miss some of our yearly traditions that we can’t wait to bring back in future school years, we are thankful that our students have had the opportunity to have some normalcy in their lives at school this past fall. Hopefully, the future will bring more health and happiness for all of us as we look forward to a new year and new beginnings. Wishing you a safe and happy new year!


PEPO (Port Edwards Parent Organization) Submitted by: Jennie Breitrick

In October, we had a Port Edwards Blackhawk apparel sale. Thank you to everyone who purchased apparel. We hope to see you wearing it around town! We had hoped to have a Fall Fest or Market Street Trunk or Treat, however we made the difficult decision to cancel to keep all of our families as safe as possible. As you continue shopping for your holiday gifts, remember to shop through www.schoolstore.com. Our school code is 50206. There are stores like Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Kohls and many more that you can shop online and PEPO receives a portion of the sale. What a great way to support PEPO! If you would like to make a monetary donation to PEPO, please make checks out to PEPO and mail them to 801 2nd Street. All proceeds go to help the teachers and the elementary school. We thank you in advance! A great big shout out goes to Betsy Mancl who has served as Secretary for the past few years! We hope you have enjoyed your time as Secretary and thank you for all you have done for our school. Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Contact us at [email protected] if interested in attending.

Thank you for your continued support! Jennie Breitrick- President Nikkie Krause- Vice President Charlene Goodwin- Treasurer Remember to stay connected with us on Facebook! Above all, we want to build a stronger group of involved parents so that we can work together to bring additional benefits to our students, now and in the future.

It’s time to turn in your Box Tops for Education! You can turn them in at the elementary school, middle/high school or at the Nekoosa/Port Edwards State Bank. Also, remember to download the Box Tops for Education app. When you purchase products with the Box Tops for Education logo, the elementary school receives the money to be used for playground equipment. We have been able to purchase some pretty cool equipment using these funds!It’s time to turn in your Box Tops for Education! You can turn them in at the ele-mentary school, middle/high school or at the Nekoosa/Port Edwards State Bank. Also, remember to download the Box Tops for Education app. When you purchase products with the Box Tops for Education logo, the elementary school receives the money to be used for playground equipment. We have been able to purchase some pretty cool equipment using these funds!

http://www.schoolstore.com

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December 2020 ES Breakfast Menu

Elementary School

Breakfast Prices: All Students: $1.60 Adults: $2.00 Menus Subject to Change This institution is a equal opportunity provider.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 Mini Pancakes Syrup Fruit Juice Milk

2 Bug Bites Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk

3 Breakfast Pizza Fruit Juice Milk

4 Frudel Fruit Juice Milk

7 Fuel 4U Cereal Kit Fruit Milk

8 WG Mini Donuts Yogurt Fruit Juice Milk

9 Smuckers Fruit Juice Milk

10 Cereal Bar Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk

11 Strawberry Mini Bagel Fruit Juice Milk

14 Yogurt Granola Fruit Juice Milk

15 French Toast Sticks Syrup Fruit Juice Milk

16 Poptart Fruit Juice Milk

17 Yogurt Crunch Mania Graham Snacks Fruit Juice Milk



22 Omelet Bagel Fruit Juice Milk

23 Chex Mix Fruit Juice Milk

24 NO SCHOOL

25 MERRY CHRISTMAS

28 NO SCHOOL

29 NO SCHOOL

30 NO SCHOOL

31 NO SCHOOL


December 2020 ES Lunch Menu Alternate Lunch Choice: Monday: Smuckers Tuesday: Taco Salad Wednesday: Turkey Wrap Thursday: Chef Salad Friday: Cheese Pizza

LUNCH PRICES: Elementary: $2.60 Middle School: $2.75 High School: $2.80 Adults: $3.95 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 Sub Sandwich Baked Chips Broccoli Pears

2 Mini Tacos Salsa Sour Cream Spanish Rice Refried Beans Strawberries

3 Lasagna Roll Garlic Bread Green Beans Pineapple

4 Big Daddy’s Pizza Applesauce Corn Ice Cream Sandwich NO ALTERNATE CHOICE TODAY

7 Chicken Tenders Rice Peas Slushie Cookie

8 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Gravy Sweet Potatoes Dinner Roll Peaches

9 Softshell Taco Spanish Rice Pears Green Beans

10 Chicken Patty Pasta WG Bun Broccoli Mandarin Oranges

11 Mini Corn Dogs Hash Brown Patty Baked Beans Banana

14 Chicken Nuggets Sauces Potato Wedges Cooked Carrots Pudding Cup Mixed Berries

15 Mac-N-Cheese Dinner Roll Pineapple Jell-O Green Beans

16 Italian Flatbread Pizza Sauce Broccoli Slushie

17 Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potatoes Gravy Corn Pears

18 Hamburger WG Bun Cheese Tray Tator Tots Baked Beans Grapes

21 Ravioli Cheese Filled Pretzel Stick Green Beans Blueberries Cookie

22 Orange Chicken Rice Dinner Roll Broccoli Pineapple Fortune Cookie

23 Christmas Shaped Nuggets Smiles Baked Beans Strawberries

24 NO SCHOOL

25 MERRY CHRISTMAS

28 NO SCHOOL

29 NO SCHOOL

30 NO SCHOOL

31 NO SCHOOL


December 2020 Breakfast Menu

Middle and High School

Breakfast Prices: All Students: $1.60 Adults: $2.00 Menus Subject to Change This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 Muffin Yogurt Fruit Juice Milk

2 Strawberry Mini Bagel Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk

3 Mini Donuts Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk

4 Frudel Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk

7 Poptart Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk

8 Glazed Donut Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk

9 Crunch Mania Yogurt Fruit Juice Milk

10 WG Banana Bread Sunflower Seeds Fruit Juice Milk

11 Frudel Cheese Stick Banana Juice Milk



16 Strawberry Mini Bagel Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk




22 UBR Breakfast Round Yogurt Fruit Juice Milk


24 NO SCHOOL

25 MERRY CHRISTMAS

28 NO SCHOOL

29 NO SCHOOL

30 NO SCHOOL

31 NO SCHOOL


December 2020MS/HS Lunch Menu Alternate Lunch Choice: Monday: Smuckers Tuesday: Taco Salad Wednesday: Turkey Wrap Thursday: Chef Salad Friday: Cheese Pizza

LUNCH PRICES: Elementary: $2.60 Middle School: $2.75 High School: $2.80 Adults: $3.95

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 Sub Sandwich Baked Chips Broccoli Peaches

2 Mini Tacos Salsa Sour Cream Spanish Rice Refried beans Strawberries

3 Lasagna Roll Garlic Bread Corn Pineapple

4 Big Daddy’s Pizza Pasta Salad Green Beans Banana Ice Cream Sandwich No alternate choice today.

7 Chicken Tenders Sauces French Fries Baked Beans Slushie

8 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Gravy Dinner Roll Sweet Potatoes Peaches

9 Softshell Tacos Spanish Rice Refried Beans Pears

10 Chicken Patty WG Bun Pasta Cooked Carrots Blueberries Ice Cream Bar

11 Mini Corn Dogs Hash Brown Patties Peas Banana Sugar Cookie

14 Hamburger WG Bun Cheese Tray Tator Tots Baked Beans Mixed Berries

15 Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potatoes Gravy Corn Pineapple Dinner Roll

16 Italian Flatbread Pizza Sauce Cooked Carrots Applesauce Jell-O Ice Cream Cup

17 Spaghetti Meatballs Garlic Bread Warm Apple Slices Peas Chocolate Chip Cookie

18 Mac-N-Cheese WG Bun Hot Dog Broccoli Grapes

21 Chili or Ravioli Cheese Filled Pretzel Stick Green Beans Pears HS– Sugar Cookie

22 Orange Chicken Rice Egg Roll Broccoli Pineapple Fortune Cookie

23 Christmas Shaped Nuggets Smiles Baked Beans Strawberries

24 CHRISTMAS EVE

25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

28 NO SCHOOL

29 NO SCHOOL

30 NO SCHOOL

31 NO SCHOOL


January 2021 ES Breakfast Menu

Elementary School

Breakfast Prices: All Students: $1.60 Adults: $2.00 Menus Subject to Change This institution is a equal opportunity provider.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

4 Yogurt Granola Fruit Juice Milk

5 Egg & Bacon Sandwich Fruit Juice Milk


7 Slice Banana Bread Fruit Juice Milk



12 WG Muffin Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk

13 Mini Cinnis Fruit Juice Milk

14 Bagel Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk


18 NO SCHOOL


20 Bug Bites Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk

21 Breakfast Pizza Fruit Juice Milk




27 Smuckers Fruit Juice Milk




January 2021 ES Lunch Menu Alternate Lunch Choice: Monday: Smuckers Tuesday: Taco Salad Wednesday: Turkey Wrap Thursday: Chef Salad Friday: Cheese Pizza

LUNCH PRICES: Elementary: $2.60 Middle School: $2.75 High School: $2.80 Adults: $3.95 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 HAPPY NEW YEAR

4 Hamburger WG Bun Deli Roasted Potatoes Baked Beans Apple Slices

5 Pancake on a Stick Hash Brown Patty Applesauce Juice

6 Meatball Sub WG Bun Jell-O Peas Peaches

7 Chicken Nuggets Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Pineapple Pudding

8 Big Daddy’s Pizza Green Beans Banana Ice Cream Sandwich No alternate choice today.

11 Chicken Patty WG Bun Pasta Pineapple Peas

12 WG Nachos Ground Beef Cheese Sauce Cooked Carrots Mandarin Oranges

13 Hot Dog WG Bun French Fries Baked Beans Peaches

14 French Toast Sticks Syrup Applesauce Juice

15 Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup Crackers Sweet Potatoes Slushie

18 NO SCHOOL

19 Chicken Nuggets Sauces Smilies Cooked Carrots Apple Slices

20 Mini Tacos Salsa Sour Cream Spanish Rice Refried Beans Orange Wedges


22 Pulled BBQ Pork WG Bun Baked Chips Applesauce Corn

25 Chicken Tenders Rice Peas Slushie Cookie

26 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Gravy Sweet Potatoes Dinner Roll Peaches

27 Softshell Taco Spanish Rice Pears Green Beans

28 Chicken Patty Pasta WG Bun Broccoli Mandarin Oranges

29 Mini Corn Dogs Hash Brown Patty Baked Beans Banana


January 2021 Breakfast Menu

Middle and High School

Breakfast Prices: All Students: $1.60 Adults: $2.00 Menus Subject to Change This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 New Years Day

4 Cereal Fruit Juice Milk






12 UBR Breakfast Round Yogurt Fruit Juice Milk

13 Bagel Cream Cheese Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk



18 NO SCHOOL


20 Mini Strawberry Bagel Cheese Stick Fruit Juice Milk





27 Crunch Mania Yogurt Fruit Juice Milk


29 Frudel Cheese Stick Banana Juice Milk


January 2021 MS/HS Lunch Menu Alternate Lunch Choice: Monday: Smuckers Tuesday: Taco Salad Wednesday: Turkey Wrap Thursday: Chef Salad Friday: Cheese Pizza

LUNCH PRICES: Elementary: $2.60 Middle School: $2.75 High School: $2.80 Adults: $3.95

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 NEW YEARS DAY

4 Philly Beef Steak WG Bun Onion Rings Baked Beans Slushie

5 Pancake on a Stick Syrup Hash Brown Patty Applesauce Juice

6 Hot Ham & Cheese Curley Fries Pineapple Broccoli Sherbet Cup

7 Beef or Chicken Burrito Bowl Rice Fiesta Beans Corn Grapes

8 Big Daddy’s Pizza Pasta salad, Green Beans Banana Ice Cream Sandwich No alternate choice today.

11 All American Chicken Wrap Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Peaches HS– S. Cookie

12 WG Nachos Ground Beef Cheese Sauce Refried Beans Mandarin Oranges Dinner Roll

13 Hot Dog WG Bun French Fries Applesauce Baked Beans

14 Chicken Patty WG Bun Pasta Jell-O Pineapple Peas

15 Hamburger Cheese Tray Tator Tots Green Beans Banana

18 NO SCHOOL

19 Chicken Nuggets Sauces Smiles Cooked Carrots Apple Slices WG Dinner Roll

20 Mini Tacos Salsa Sour Cream Spanish Rice Refried Beans Oranges


22 Pulled BBQ Pork WG Bun Baked Chips Applesauce Corn Pudding

25 Chicken Tenders Sauces French Fries Baked Beans Slushie

26 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Gravy Dinner Roll Sweet Potatoes Peaches

27 Softshell Tacos Spanish Rice Refried Beans Pears

28 Chicken Patty WG Bun Pasta Jell-O Cooked Carrots Mandarin Oranges

29 Mini Corn Dogs Hash Brown Patties Peas Banana Sugar Cookie


PORT EDWARDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Business Meeting of the Board of Education

5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2020 – Elementary IMC, Fifth Street, Port Edwards, WI

MINUTES

Meeting called to order by President John Daven at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call PRESENT: John Daven, Leo Thomasgard, Kathy McGrath, Cary Hildebrandt, Ben Martinson ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Kyle Cronan, Superintendent, Lisa Miller, Business Director

OTHERS PRESENT: Donna Shroda, Cara Christy, Jen Moore, Max Ayres, Walter Iwanski

Consider Approval of Agenda

Motion by Thomasgard, second by McGrath to approve the agenda as posted. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.

2. President’s Report A. Board Member Attendance President Daven reported that all Board members were in attendance. B. Next Board Meeting President Daven reported that the next meeting of the Board of Education will be October 14, 2020. 3. Administrative Reports A. Report on 2020-21 Budget Planning and District Procedures When Students/Staff Are Sick – Superintendent Cronan

Superintendent Cronan gave an update on the 2020-21 budget. Final figures will not be set until later this fall but currently, it appears the district will receive an additional $200,000 to $300,000 in revenue, however there is still a chance that the legislature will adjust this. An increase in state aid will mean a possible lower mill rate. The District will not receive the final general aid amount until October 15th. The operating budget is currently being worked on. The District looks to continue with plans to update curriculum and facilities while responding to the needs of Covid 19.

Superintendent reviewed healthcare procedures that are in place for Covid 19. Communication with parents is a priority and the District has shared guidelines to be used should students experience symptoms or become a contact of someone who has been diagnosed with Covid 19.

B. Report on Start of School at the Elementary School – Principal Christy Principal Christy stated that the start has been successful. Ms. Christy assured the Board that measures are being

taken to assure the safety of all children and staff, i.e. social distancing, zones for recess, lunch and dismissal one grade at a time.

Principal Christy noted that lunch and recess time is the same as previous years. C. Report on Start of School at JEMS/JEHS – Principal Shroda Principal Shroda reported that the middle/high school is running smoothly. Ms. Shroda updated the Board with the

precautions that are being taken to assure the safety of all students and staff. Principal Shroda stated that the students have been amazing and have been cooperating with all of the new adjustments. Principal Shroda stated that she impressed with the hard work our custodial staff has put in to keeping our buildings clean.

4. Questions and Comments from People in Attendance None

CONSENT AGENDA:

5. Consider Approval of Minutes of Past Meeting – August 12, 2020

Motion by McGrath, second by Martinson to approve the minutes of the past meeting. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.

6. Consider Approval of Financial Reports

A. Check Summaries ................................. August 1-31, 2020

#30657 – 30727 & 202000070 -202000084 - $473,914.41

B. Cash Receipt Summary…………………August 1-31, 2020

C. District Revenue Report ........................ August 1-31, 2020

D. District Expenditures Report .................. August 1-31, 2020

E. August Cash Balance Report

F. August Fund 60 Activity Accounts Report


G. Budget Revision

H. Consider Approval of Gifts

Motion by Thomasgard, second by Hildebrandt to approve the financial reports as presented. Voting yes – all. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS:

7. Consider Approval of 2020-21 Co-Curricular Positions:

A. Paul Liebherr – Assistant Football

Motion by Martinson, second by McGrath to approve Paul Liebherr, Assistant Football Coach. Voting yes – all. Motion

carried.

8. Consider Approval of Amendment to Compensation Guide

Motion by Martinson, second by Hildebrandt to approve the Amendment to Compensation Guide. Voting yes – all. Motion

carried.

9. Consider Approval of Early Graduation

Motion by Hildebrandt, second by Thomasgard to approve the applications for early graduation. Voting yes – all. Motion

carried.

10. Consider Approval of 66.03.01 Agreements – Nekoosa School District

Motion Daven, second by Hildebrandt to approve the 66.03.01 agreements with Nekoosa School District. Voting yes – all.

Motion carried.

11. Receive 2019-20 Seclusion & Restraint Report

Superintendent Cronan reviewed the 2019-20 Seclusion & Restraint Report with the Board of Education.

12. Preliminary Review of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 District Calendars

Superintendent Cronan discussed the drafts of the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 District Calendars.

13. Consider Approval of District Guidelines for Fan Attendance at Athletic Events

Superintendent Cronan discussed the options for fans at our venues.

Motion by Hildebrandt, second by Martinson to approve attendance for football games (ms/hs) to allow fans, social

distance, wear masks; volleyball matches to allow 4 tickets per athlete and coach along with 25 students for the home

team and 2 tickets per athlete/coach for visiting team, social distance, wear masks; middle school volleyball to allow 2

tickets per athlete (home and visiting team), social distance, wear masks; no charge to attend fall athletic events. Voting

yes – all. Motion carried.

14. Opportunity for Individual Board Member Comment

McGrath – Reported that she is very happy the renaming of the elementary school, Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary

School, is finished. She thanked everyone for their hard work and pleased school is off to a good start.

Thomasgard – Appreciates all of the staff for their hard work they have put into the school year despite these trying times.

Reminded all to be safe.

Hildebrandt – Thanked the staff and faculty for a good plan and for making adjustments as needed to open school

successfully. Means a lot to the students to be in school and to the seniors to have a year as normal as possible.

Martinson - Thanked all staff and the Wood County Health Dept. for all they have done to get our schools started. Great

to see that athletics has started. The district is doing their best to keep all students and staff safe.

Daven – Stated there were many challenges opening schools and appreciates all that everyone has done to have a

successful start.

15. Establish Future Board Meetings

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, Executive Session at 5:00 (if needed); Business Meeting at 5:30 p.m. – Elementary IMC

Monday, October 26, 2020, Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – Elementary IMC

Wednesday, November 11, Executive Session at 5:00 (if needed); Business Meeting at 5:30 p.m. – Elementary IMC

Wednesday, December 9, Executive Session at 5:00 (if needed); Business Meeting at 5:30 p.m. – Elementary IMC 16. Call for Adjournment Motion by McGrath, second by Thomasgard to adjourn the meeting. Voting yes – Daven, Thomasgard, McGrath,

Hildebrandt, Martinson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. Lisa Miller, Acting Secretary



8:30 a.m., Monday, September 28, 2020 – Port Edwards School District, Cafeteria

801 2nd St., Port Edwards, WI 54469

SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES

Meeting called to order by President John Daven at 8:30 a.m.

Roll Call

PRESENT: John Daven, Leo Thomasgard, Kathy McGrath, Ben Martinson

ABSENT: Cary Hildebrandt

ALSO PRESENT: Kyle Cronan, Superintendent, Lisa Miller, Business Director

OTHERS PRESENT: Donna Shroda, Tim Martin


Motion by McGrath, second by Thomasgard to approve the agenda as posted. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.

Consider Approval of a Change to the PESD Reopening Plans Fall of 2020 for Grades 5-12 to Schedule Virtual Days

on a Limited Number of Wednesdays in October and November

Motion by Martinson, second by Thomasgard to approve the change to the PESD Reopening Plans for Fall of 2020 for

Grades 5-12 to Schedule Virtual Days on a Limited Number of Wednesdays in October and November. Voting yes – all.

Motion carried.

Call for Adjournment Motion by Thomasgard, second by McGrath to adjourn the meeting. Voting yes – Daven, Thomasgard, McGrath, Martinson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:09 a.m.


Wednesday, October 14, 2020 5:15p.m. to 5:30p.m. - Public Hearing on Board Request for Waiver of Instructional Hours and Educator Effectiveness

5:30 p.m.- Business Meeting of the Board of Education Elementary IMC, Fifth Street, Port Edwards, WI

Minutes

Public Hearing Called to Order by Vice President Leo Thomasgard at 5:17 p.m.

1. A public hearing will commence for the purpose of obtaining public input on possible Board action to seek a waiver

under state statute 118.38 (1) (b) regarding:

a. Waiver of the requirements of Wis. Stat. § 121.02(1)(f) and the administrative rules promulgated by the

department regarding required instructional hours for students for the 2020-2021 school year only due to

the COVID-19 public health emergency. b. Waiver of the requirements to complete an Educator Effectiveness Cycle for educators in their Summary

Year in 2020-21, including waivers of the requirements to meet PI 8.01 and Wis. Stat. §§ 115.415 and

121.02(1)(q) for the 2020-21 school year only due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

2. Public comment period – members of the public who wish to comment on the proposed waivers may do so.

Individuals should not expect to engage in discussion with members of the Board of Education. Each person will

be allowed 2 minutes to make a statement with a maximum of 15 minutes total for this comment period. No Public Comments 3. Adjournment of public comment period – Vice President LeoThomasgard


Business Session Meeting Called to Order by Vice President Leo Thomasgard at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call PRESENT: Leo Thomasgard, Kathy McGrath, Cary Hildebrandt, Ben Martinson ABSENT: John Daven ALSO PRESENT: Kyle Cronan, Superintendent, Lisa Miller, Business Director

OTHERS PRESENT: Donna Shroda, Cara Christy


Motion by McGrath, second by Hildebrandt to approve the agenda as posted. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.

2. President’s Report A. Board Member Attendance

Vice President Thomasgard reported that board members Thomasgard, McGrath, Hildebrandt and Martinson were present, board member Daven, was absent.

B. Reading of the National School Lunch Week Proclamation Vice President Thomasgard read the Proclamation for National School Lunch Week. Mr. Thomasgard praised the food service staff of our district for their efforts. C. Next Board Meeting

Vice President Thomasgard reported that the next meeting will be the Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing on October 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Elementary School IMC.

3. Administrative Reports A. Report on the Status of 2020-21 Budget, Enrollment and COVID-19 Response – Superintendent Cronan

Superintendent Cronan reported that the final figures needed to finalize the budget will be received tomorrow. Mr. Cronan reported that the district’s budget is in a good position for the 2020-21 school year. Mr. Cronan reported that there will be an increase in state aid which will decrease the amount the district will need to tax for. Superintendent Cronan reported that the open enrollment number of students going out of our district and students coming into our district is still positive and the decrease in the number of students going out will be a savings on our expenditures.

Superintendent Cronan reported that the district continues to respond to Covid 19 each day. The nursing staff has been trained to administer the Covid 19 test and has received ten tests at this time, that can be administered to students as needed and parent approval. The district will be contacting parents of students that are affected by an identified case.

B. Report on b.e.s.t. Screener – Principal Christy Principal Christy reported on b.e.s.t. (behavioral emotional social traits) This is a universal screener for teachers designed to

build on the behavioral health of students while helping to identify students who may benefit form additional support. This was developed by Dr. Hartwig from UW-Madison and he has worked with our staff on implanting these practices. Our staff stated that working with Dr. Hartwig was one off the most beneficial professional development days they have had. Dr. Hartwig will be working with our staff again on October 30th. Last year the program was through 6th grade, this year, due to a grant written by our counselors, it will go through grade 8.

C. Report on Homecoming Activities – Principal Shroda Principal Shroda reported on all of the activities that took place during Homecoming week. Thanked all advisors for their work to make the week a success. The traditional Homecoming dance was cancelled along with the public pep assembly. With modifications, many other activities took place. The high school students participated in powder buff and powder puff. The parade was held during the day and the route went past the elementary school for all the students to see. The football game was on Friday afternoon and the Homecoming Court was announced at halftime.

4. Questions and Comments from People in Attendance None

CONSENT AGENDA:

5. Consider Approval of Minutes of Past Meeting – September 9, 2020, September 28, 2020

Motion by McGrath, second by Hildebrandt to approve the minutes of past meetings. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.

6. Consider Approval of Financial Reports

A. Check Summaries ................................. September 1-30, 2020

#30728 – 30817 & 202000085 -202000286 - $319,980.16

B. District Revenue Report ........................ September 1-30, 2020

C. District Expenditures Report ................. September 1-30, 2020

D. Cash Receipt Summary…………………September 1-30, 2020


E. September Cash Balance Report

F. September Fund 60 Activity Accounts Report

G. September Substitutes Report

H. Budget Revision

I. Consider Approval of Gifts

List of donations

Motion by Hildebrandt, second by McGrath to approve the financial reports as presented. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. None NEW BUSINESS:

8. Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing District Administrator to make an application to the Department of

Public Instruction for a waiver of the following:

a. Waiver of the requirements of Wis. Stat. § 121.02(1)(f) and the administrative rules promulgated by the department regarding required instructional hours for students for the 2020-2021 school year only due to the mitigation efforts the

District has implemented to address the current COVID-19 public health emergency.

b. Waiver of the requirements to complete an Educator Effectiveness Cycle for educators in their Summary Year in 2020-21, including waivers of the requirements to meet PI 8.01 and Wis. Stat. §§ 115.415 and 121.02(1)(q) for the 2020-21 school year only mitigation efforts the District has implemented to address the current COVID-19 public health

emergency.

Motion by Martinson, second by Hildebrandt to approve the Resolution Authorizing District Administrator to make an application to the Department of Public Instruction a waiver of the above requirements. Voting yes – Thomasgard, McGrath, Hildebrandt, Martinson. Motion carried.

9. Consider Approval of Waiving the Advance Notice Requirement for Unpaid Leave of Absence Requested by a Teacher

Motion by Martinson, second by McGrath to approve waiving the advance notice requirement for unpaid leave of absence

requested by a teacher. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.

10. Consider Approval of Middle School Football Coach – Shane Steltenpohl

Motion by McGrath, second by Hildebrandt to approve Middle School Football Coach, Shane Steltenpohl. Voting yes – all

Motion carried.

11. Consider Approval of Part-Time Health Aide

Superintendent Cronan gave a report to the board regarding the nursing services currently in place and what our future needs

will be. Asking for approval of a part-time, temporary health aide.

Motion by Martinson, second by Hildebrandt to approve a part-time, temporary health aide. Voting yes – all. Motion

Carried.

12. Consider Approval of Start College Now Applications

Motion by McGrath second by Thomasgard to approve the Start College Now Applications. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.

13. Consider Approval of Port Edwards School District Calendars

A. 2021-2022 – Draft 2

B. 2022-2023 – Draft 1

Motion by Hildebrandt, second by Martinson to approve Draft 2 for 2021-2022 and Draft 1 for 2022-2023. Voting yes - all.

Motion Carried.

14. Designate State Education Convention Board Delegate

Due to President Daven’s absence, this agenda item is tabled until the next board meeting.

15. Opportunity for Individual Board Member Comment

Board members commended the school district on all of the hard work that has been put in by everyone to keep our schools

open

safely. The members also commended the staff and students on the success of this year’s Homecoming.

16. Establish Future Board Meetings

Monday, October 26, 2020, Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – Elementary IMC

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Executive Session at 5:00 (if needed); Business Meeting at 5:30 p.m. – Elementary IMC


Wednesday, December 9, 2020, Executive Session at 5:00 (if needed); Business Meeting at 5:30 p.m. – Elementary IMC

17. Consideration of motion to adjourn into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute:

19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data

of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility.

A. Consider Approval of Past Executive Session Minutes – July 8, 2020

B. Discuss 2020-21 PEEA Negotiations

C. Discuss 2020-21 Support Staff, Administrative Support and Administrative Compensation

Motion by McGrath, second by Hildebrandt to adjourn into closed session. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.

18. Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene into Open Session pursuant to section 19.86 of the Wisconsin Statutes.

Motion by McGrath, Hildebrandt to adjourn executive session and reconvene into open session. Voting yes – all.

Motion carried. 19. Call for Adjournment Motion by McGrath, second by Hildebrandt to adjourn the meeting. Voting yes – Thomasgard, McGrath, Hildebrandt, Martinson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

PORT EDWARDS PUBLIC SCHOOL Special Session of the Board of Education

6:30 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2020 – Port Edwards Elementary IMC, 5th Street, Port Edwards, WI

SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES

Meeting called to order by President, John Daven at 6:36 p.m. President Daven turned chair of the meeting over to Vice President, Leo Thomasgard. Roll Call PRESENT: John Daven, Leo Thomasgard, Kathy McGrath, Cary Hildebrandt, Ben Martinson

ABSENT: None

ALSO PRESENT: Kyle Cronan, Superintendent; Lisa Miller, Business Director OTHERS PRESENT: Donna Shroda, Pat McGrath

1. Consider Approval of Agenda Motion by McGrath, second by Hildebrandt to approve the agenda as posted. Voting yes – all. Motion carried. 2. Adopt the 2020-21 Budget Motion by Hildebrandt, second by McGrath to adopt the 2020-21 Budget. Voting yes – all. Motion carried. 3. Establish the 2020-21 Tax Levy Motion by Hildebrandt, second by McGrath to establish the 2020-21 Tax Levy at .1010046. Voting yes – all.

Motion carried. 4. Consider Approval of Line of Credit in the Amount of $650,000 Motion by McGrath, second by Hildebrandt to approve the line of credit in the amount of $650,000. Voting yes –

all. Motion carried. 5. Call for Adjournment

Motion by McGrath, second by Hildebrandt to adjourn the meeting. Voting yes – Daven, Thomasgard, McGrath, Hildebrandt, Martinson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

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