Special Events

First Day of School Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Elementary Picture Day

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Middle School High School Picture Day

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Child Development Day Friday, September 27, 2013

(see details inside)

September 2013

Bowler School District News .......

“WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO SUCCESS IN AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD”

From the Desk of Kim Ninabuck

7-12 Principal

I hope everyone has had a wonderful relaxing summer and you are ready for the start of the new school year. I have been working on many projects this summer to get ready for the 2013-14 school year. I am excited to announce that the secondary school has been accepted to go from a Targeted Assistance Title I School to a School Wide for Title I. With this being said, we will need to have students and parents sign a compact. Bowler High School has also been recognized by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) as a School of Merit for its PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention System). This is a huge accomplishment. I am positive that our school year will be great and am looking forward to seeing everyone soon. If you missed our student registration on August 22nd please try to come in before school starts to get this done. One of our goals this year is to have better communication with our parents and the community. If you have email access, please make sure to give your email address and updates to Beth Fuerst. We now have the capability to send parents notices through an automated system to give you updates on missing homework and attendance. Did you know that Bowler School District also has a Facebook page? “Like” us on Facebook and you can see some of the latest happenings at our school. In addition, Bowler School District now has a free APP. Keep your eyes open, there is an article in the Chalkdust to help you down load that APP so you can see what’s happening at our school. Just a reminder to all students that there is a dress code in place at Bowler School, even though the weather is warm please dress for school appropriately. There are many new and exciting things happening. We have been working hard all summer making some changes to benefit our students and their learning. The building is shaping up nicely and is looking pretty shiny. What a nice job Ray, Tim, Kathy, Nathan and our students have done. Our secretarial staff has been working diligently preparing for the upcoming school year-Thanks Beth, LeaAnn and Elaine. I am looking forward to seeing all of you this fall. Are you ready for school to begin? I am!

Elementary Principal (Mr. Turner)

Hello! My name is Wade Turner. I am the new Elementary Principal in the Bowler School District. I have been in the district for the past 13 years teaching at the elementary level. During this period I have spent the majority of my time teaching 3rd grade. I have also taught 1st grade, 2nd grade and most recently 5th grade. I am excited and look forward to the challenges of my new position and making sure Bowler students continue to receive a top-quality education. I will promote high academic and behavioral standards for all students. I will also continue to promote the initiatives that the school is implementing, such as PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), RtI (Response to Intervention) and making sure the Common Core State Standards are being addressed at each grade level. I also feel fortunate that the district embraces technology. I will be fully supportive of any means of technology that will enhance our students’ education. This is crucial as we develop our students into lifelong learners in the 21st century. I believe the success of each student is the result of a partnership between the student, teacher and parents/guardians at home. It is important that we work together for a common goal: success of our children. If you ever have any questions and/or concerns about your child, don’t hesitate to contact me at 715-793-4101 Ext. 1. Sincerely, Mr. Turner Elementary Principal

BOWLER SCHOOL DISTRICT UNVEILS NEW APP The Bowler School District is embracing technology with another way to connect with

parents by unveiling a new app with all of the latest school news. The district formed a partnership with SchoolInfoApp to develop the Bowler School District mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The app, which is

free to its users, will enable parents, students and staff to quickly access important information related to the district.

“What another great way to reach out to parents and keep them better connected to the school,” said Wade Turner, elementary principal. “We want to keep them in the loop as much as possible, and this is another option for them. Plus, it’‛s free!” With the app, users can:

Opt-in to receive push notifications for things such as school closings or game

cancellations Keep up with the latest news and information

View calendars for general events, athletics, clubs and school organizations

Add events and calendars to their device calendar or share calendars

View a map of event locations and get directions to off-school events

Find school staff contact information

Access quick links to school menus, on-line grade book systems and much more from the school’‛s website

The app also provides students with valuable tools, including:

My assignments – a virtual assignment notebook that students can use to keep up

with their homework, upcoming tests and projects, complete with the due date and priority level.

TipLine – a tool to promote school safety and integrity that allows students to anonymously report tips related to instances of bullying, academic integrity concerns or possible on-school criminal activity.

The staff at SchoolInfoApp handles all updates to content management, data import and graphic designs. Local businesses are also encouraged to become a sponsor and advertise on the app to help defray costs to the district. Officials from SchoolInfoApp, based in Louisiana, report that many of the school districts using its services across the country are totally funded through local sponsorship. For more information about the district’‛s new app, please call the school at 715-793-4101.

Annual Notices District Asbestos Plan As a result of federal legislation (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act - AHERA), each primary and secondary school in the nation is required to complete a stringent inspection for asbestos and to develop a plan of management for all asbestos-containing building materials. Bowler School District has a goal to be in full compliance with this law and is following the spirit, as well as, the letter of the law. As a matter of policy, Bowler School District shall continue to maintain a safe and healthful environment for our community’s youth and employees. Federal law requires a periodic walk-through (called “surveillance”) every six months of each area containing asbestos. Also the law required for all buildings to be reinspected three years after a management plan is in effect. This will be accomplished under contract by MacNeil Environmental, Inc. Short-term workers (outside contractors, i.e., telephone repair workers, electricians and exterminators) must be provided information regarding the location of asbestos in which they may come into contact. All short-term workers shall contact the lead maintenance person before commencing work to be given this information. Bowler School District has a list of the location(s), type(s) of asbestos containing materials found in that school building and a description and time table for their proper management. A copy of the Asbestos management plan is available for review in the school office. Copies are available at 25 cents per page. Questions related to the plan should be directed to MacNeil Environmental, Inc., Burnsville, Minnesota, at 800-642-6730. Smoking on School Grounds

Prohibited The use of tobacco products on school premises is prohibited by state statutes and board of education policy. This includes buildings and all grounds, including athletic facilities and school-owned vehicles. Adults who violate these rules will be asked to stop the practice or to leave the premises. Students who violate these rules by use or possession of tobacco will face disciplinary action of the administration according to rules outlined in the school policy. Right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education Every child in the country has the right to a free public education – without exception. Not only is it an American tradition, it’s the law of

the land. “Every” child includes the child with a special problem or ‘handicap’. A handicap may be due to a physical, mental, emotional, or learning problem. In addition, homeless children and youth must have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children residing in the district and be provided with comparable series. Homeless children/youth cannot be required to attend a separate school or program for homeless children and must not be stigmatized by school personnel. The School District of Bowler, in compliance with state and federal laws, periodically attempts to identify all children in the district through the age of 21 who appear to have exceptional educational needs and who may not be receiving special educational help available from the school system. Please read the following three questions. If you answer “yes” to any of these questions your child may be eligible for special help to improve his or her learning: Do you have a preschool child who

seems to have many problems with physical development, vision or hearing, emotional/behavioral adjustment, speech or language, or learning in general? (These services may be provided to children who are not yet of school age.)

Do you have a child presently enrolled in school that appears to have severe learning problems, but is not receiving adequate special help at school?

Do you have an older child, less than twenty-one years of age, who had many learning problems during school, but dropped out of school before high school graduation?

Your child might qualify for special educational services to help him/her learn as well as possible. Such services would be available through the school system at no cost to you. If you feel your child might need special help in order to obtain an appropriate education, please telephone our Special Education Director at 715-793-4101 ext. 5318. If you contact the district, the information you provide will be treated confidentially, and will be used to help determine whether your child might be helped through use of an Exceptional Education program. If any special program is recommended, the program recommendations will first be discussed with you, and you will be asked for your written permission to enroll your child. Student Records & Release of Information Federal law requires that the district annually state the district policy regarding the release of student records. The district policy is as follows: All parents, guardians, and adult-age

students have the right of access to each education record that the school district keeps on that student.

The school has a written policy covering access, maintenance, and disclosure of these records. A copy of this policy may be obtained through the school district office.

The school may disclose “personally identifiable information” known as directory information without obtaining parental or adult-student permission, unless a school official is requested in writing not to release specified directory information. The district will not release directory data earlier than two weeks (14 days) after receipt of this notice or the opening of school. Directory information includes the following: student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of member of athletic teams, dates of attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received, and name of school most recently previously attended by the student.

A recently enacted federal law mandates the release of secondary student’s name, address, and telephone number to military recruiters, prospective employers or institutions of higher learning without prior written parental consent. If you do not want your child’s information provided, an objection to the release of such information must be on file in the high school office.

Release forms are available in the high school office.

Parents, guardians, and/or adult-age students have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office of the U. S. Department of Education alleging district noncompliance with FERPA requirements.

Human Growth and Development The Bowler School District will include instruction in physiology and hygiene, including instruction on sexually transmitted diseases, in its high school curriculum. Instruction in human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) may be included in the K-12 human growth and development instruction. Instructional materials can be inspected by contacting the curriculum director. Electronic Communication Devices Banned Students are generally prohibited from using or displaying in plain sight cell phones or other electronic communication devices. Possession and use of cell phones and other ECDs may be approved by the principal only if use by the student is determined to be for a medical, school, educational, vocational, or other legitimate use. Such possession or use of an ECD may not, in any way:

A. disrupt the educational process in the

school district; B. endanger the health or safety of the

student or anyone else; C. invade the rights of others at school; or D. involve illegal or prohibited conduct of

any kind.

Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action against the student, up to and including expulsion.

The use of a cell phone, other ECD, or a recording device in locker rooms, restrooms, and other similar private areas is prohibited. “Recording device,” as used herein, will mean a camera, a video recorder, or any other device that may be used to record or transfer images.

Any student possessing a cell phone or other ECD, or portable media player, shall be responsible for its care. At no time shall the District be responsible for preventing theft, loss or damage to any cell phone, other ECD, or portable media player. Please see Board policy JFCD for more details. Religious Accommodations and the Curriculum The Bowler School District recognizes the right of parents to inspect instructional materials and to deny their child’s participation in certain curricular activities. The District also recognizes that reasonable accommodations with regard to examinations and other academic requirements may have to be made from time to time because of a student’s religious beliefs. Requests regarding the above may be made to the building principal. If a parent/guardian is not satisfied with the principal’s decision, he or she may appeal to the Superintendent, and if necessary to the Board of Education. Youth Options The Youth Options Program is open to any Bowler School District 11th or 12th grade student who meets the established requirements. The Bowler School District will pay for up to 18 postsecondary credits total, during the course of a student’s participation in Youth Options. The high school principal shall be responsible for administering the Youth Options Program. The Board of Education shall determine whether a course taken through the Youth Options Program is comparable to a course which is offered in the District, whether it satisfies graduation requirements and what, if any, high school credits will be awarded to the student. If a student is not satisfied with the Board of Education’s decision, he/she may appeal to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. If a student receives a failing grade or fails to complete (drops) a course for which the school district has made payment, the Board

of Education may request reimbursement for all costs related to the course. Students who fail to provide reimbursement for a dropped or failed course as described above are not eligible for the Youth Options Program. Application for enrollment for obtaining high school credit must be made by March 1 for the fall semester, and by October 1 for courses to be taken in the spring semester. Compulsory Student Attendance Under state law, any person having under control a child who is between the ages of six (6) and eighteen (18) years shall cause the child to attend school regularly during the full period and hours that school is in session until the end of the school term, quarter or semester of the school year in which the child becomes eighteen (18) years of age unless he/she: 1. Is excused temporarily for physical,

mental or other reasons defined by the Board;

2. Has graduated; 3. Has been authorized to attend an

alternative educational program; or 4. Has been excused by his/her

parent/guardian prior to an absence in accordance with state law.

The Board, in recognition of state law requirements for school attendance and the overwhelming public need for an educated society, believes school attendance should take precedence over non-school activities. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school of student absences in accordance with established procedures. When students are absent from school, parents/guardians assume full responsibility for their child's activities. It is the responsibility of the building principal or designee to determine whether the absence is acceptable (excused) or not acceptable (unexcused). The district shall not deny a student credit in a course or subject solely because of the student's unexcused absences or suspensions from school. Procedures shall be developed by the administration to comply with the full attendance requirement and to serve as a deterrent to truancy. The procedures shall be in accordance with state law and local ordinances and shall be approved by the Board. The District's Attendance Program procedures shall be reviewed and, if appropriate, revised every two years. Copies of the District's Step by Step Attendance Program are available in both school offices. Student Nondiscrimination The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or

parental status, sexual orientation, handicap, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, citizenship status, arrest record, conviction record, veteran status, membership in the national guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or this state, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the Bowler School District’s premises during nonworking hours.

The Bowler School District’s requirement of nondiscrimination in educational programs and activities extends to employment and admissions. Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX (sex) and/or Section 504 (handicap) should be referred to: Section 504 (ADA) Coordinator -Elementary: Elementary Principal Bowler School District 500 S. Almon Road Bowler, WI 54416 (715) 793-4101 x3 -Middle/High School: Middle School/High School Principal Bowler School District 500 S. Almon Road Bowler, WI 54416 (715) 793-4101 x2

Title IX Coordinator -District Athletic Director: Athletic Director Bowler School District 500 S. Almon Road Bowler, WI 54416 (715) 793-4101 x2

Programs for English Language Learners The Board of Education of the Bowler School District recognizes that within the District there may be children whose primary language is not English. With that in mind, the Board shall provide appropriate services for district students who possess limited or no command of the English language. The purpose of these services will be to help students acquire English language skills that will enable them to function successfully in an all English classroom and to meet established academic standards. Specialized instructional materials and techniques designed to teach English to speakers of other languages shall be used in the district. The degree of curricular and instructional modification, type of support services, and their duration shall be determined individually and be based on student need. If a sufficient number of the limited English proficient students identified are of the same language group to meet statutory requirements, a bilingual-bicultural education program will be established.

Education of Homeless Children and Youth In accordance with state and federal law, it is the policy of the Bowler School District that homeless children and youth must have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children residing in the district and be provided with comparable services. Homeless children/youth will not be required to attend a separate school or program for homeless children and will not be stigmatized by school personnel. If you are a homeless child or youth, the parent of a homeless child or youth, or are aware of a homeless child or youth within the Bowler School District, please contact the school district’s designated liaison for homeless children and youth, Wade Turner at (715) 793-4101 ext. 5302. Student Locker Searches Students will be assigned locks and lockers by the school. Lockers are the property of the school and are not under the exclusive control of the student. Lockers may be inspected and searched at any time by the school or other authorities. If illegal substances or contraband is found, the matter will be referred to proper legal authorities. Use of canine units to inspect locker will take place periodically at the discretion of school administration. Additional information can be found in the student handbook.

Student Privacy The Bowler School District respects the privacy rights of parents and their children. No student shall be required to participate in any survey associated with a school program or the District’s curriculum, or which is administered by a third party in the schools, if the survey includes one or more of the following items: political affiliations or beliefs of the

student or the student’s parent; mental and psychological problems of

the student or the student’s family;; sex behavior or attitudes;

illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating or demeaning behavior;

critical appraisals of other individuals with whom students have close family relationships;

legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships such as those of lawyers, physicians and ministers;

religious practices, affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student’s parent;; or

income, other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such a program

The building principal shall notify parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year of the specific or approximate dates during the school year when such survey activities are scheduled involving their children. Parents/guardians shall be given the opportunity to request that their child not participate in a survey containing any of the above information, if a survey containing any of the above information is funded in whole or in part by a program administered by the U.S. Department of Education, written consent shall be obtained from the student or, in the case of a minor student, the student’s parent/guardian before the student participates in the survey. Parents/guardians may, upon request, inspect a survey containing any of the above information and any survey created by a third party before the survey is administered or distributed to a student. They may also request to inspect any instructional materials used in connection with the survey or any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum for the student. Requests to inspect a survey or instructional materials should be made to the building principal or his/her designee. Survey inspection requests should be made prior to the date in which the survey is scheduled to be administered to students. The principal or designee shall respond to such requests without delay. Title I Program In order to meet its goal of providing educational opportunities for all students of the Bowler School District, the Board of Education shall participate in the Federal Title I Program and shall abide by all legal requirements for participation in the program. Students qualifying for participation in the Title I program shall do so in accordance with established procedures. The Board of Education recognizes the importance of parent/guardian involvement in the Title I Program and, therefore, will provide appropriate opportunities for parents/guardians to become involved in the design and implementation of the District’s program. As students are identified for qualification in the Title I Program, parents/guardians shall be contacted by letter and/or phone stating how and why their child was chosen for the program. Schools receiving Title I funds are also required to notify parents at the beginning of the school year that they may request and obtain information regarding: The professional qualifications of their

child’s classroom teachers, including the following: (a) whether the teacher has met state licensing criteria for the grade

level(s) and subject area(s) taught; (b) whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or provisional status through which state licensing criteria have been waived; and (c) the undergraduate degree major of the teacher, and any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, including the field of discipline of the certification or degree.

The professional qualifications of paraprofessionals providing instructional-related services to their child.

Alcohol/Drug Free School The Board of Education has a zero tolerance policy to keep the school environment free of alcohol or drugs. It is the policy of the Board of Education that it is a violation of school rules to manufacture, distribute, possess, or be under the influence of drugs, or controlled substances on the property of the school district or while involved in school district activities. Any student possessing drug paraphernalia will be in violation of this policy. This includes school buildings, grounds, school owned or private vehicles. Students violating this policy shall be disciplined in accordance with Policy JFCH. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Opportunities All Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities will be offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, handicap, or physical mental, emotional, or learning disability. Some of these offerings include courses offered in or Agriculture Department, Technical Education Courses, ERVING (ITV) courses, Youth Options, etc. Please direct inquiries to: Middle School/High School Principal; Bowler School District, 500 S. Almon Road, Bowler, WI 54416 or call (715) 793-4101 x2.

Notice Copies of policies are available during normal business hours at the Bowler School District Office at a cost of 10¢ per page; 20¢ for two-sided copies.

A Note from your School Nurse about Medications at School Giving necessary medications to students at school is an important facet of what I supervise for your school district. Our staff is happy to work with parents to be sure that medications are given correctly and safely. Here is a sampling of typical medications that may be necessary:

Daily oral tablets for specific medical conditions

Short term oral tablets, such as antibiotics or pain medications, for specific brief

health conditions

Inhalers or nebulizer treatments for asthma

Eye drops

Topical creams prescribed for specific skin conditions

Insulin injections for diabetes

Epipens (epinephrine injection) for severe allergic reactions

Diastat for prolonged seizures

Keep us informed about medications that your child may need during the school day. We will ask you to complete a consent form, and will assist you to obtain signed medical authorization for medication if it has been prescribed by a doctor or clinic provider. Most medications are kept in a secure location in the school office, with a few exceptions such as asthma inhalers for older students. Questions? Call Kris Labby, RN Shawano-Menominee Counties Public Health Nurse Bowler School Nurse Kris.labby@co.shawano.wi.us 715-526-4808

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BOWLER POLICY JFCA

STUDENT DRESS GUIDELINES The fundamental purposes of the Bowler School District are to maintain and enhance the learning atmosphere of our schools, be consistent with our district goals, and provide a safe and healthful learning situation for our students. Students will be required to observe student dress code guidelines as determined necessary by the administration. They are as follows:

1. Responsibility for the personal appearance of students enrolled in the Bowler School District shall normally rest with the students themselves and their parents/guardians. Student dress or grooming should not, however: a. affect the health or safety of students; or

b. disrupt the learning process within the classroom or school.

2. No student shall be permitted to wear any clothing that includes but is not

limited to items that may depict, promote or advertise alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco products, firearms, gang affiliation/activity, profanity, violence or sexual references.

3. Hats, coats, and headwear are to be placed in lockers before school and taken out only when leaving the building. Hats are to be removed when in the building.

4. Students who have a tendency to become chilled are expected to wear sweaters or other appropriate clothing.

This policy is in force during the school day, in school vehicles, and at all school activities. The wearing of outer garments and headwear will be permitted in school vehicles and at school activities where appropriate. If there is a disagreement between staff and students and/or their parents or guardians regarding the appropriateness of a student’s attire, the principal has the authority to make this decision and determine the actions that will be taken to deal with the matter. Adopted: 9-21-09 Amended: 10-17-11

Bowler Alumni Scholarship

Association Inc.

The Bowler Alumni Scholarship Association, Inc. would like to congratulate the following recipients of $500 scholarships awarded at Graduation this spring:

Parker Kessel Kevin Kolpack Billy Jo Lentz Xavier Montez

Dylan Payne Carli Peters Terri Serrano

Rachel Voelz

Shelbi Olson also received the $500 Jones scholarship which requires that individuals be entering or enrolled in the History or English field of study. The Bowler Alumni Scholarship Association, Inc. is proud to support these students as they work towards their educational goals. Thank all students who completed applications. Please remember, the Bowler Alumni Scholarship Association, Inc. also awards Continuing Education Scholarships to individuals who are Bowler graduates, are at least 20 years old and enrolled in a 2 or 4 year university. The deadline for Continuing Education Scholarships is November 7, 2013. Please contact Janet Miller at 715-793-4436 for more information.

LUNCH PRICES FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

DAILY LUNCH COSTS SEMESTER LUNCH COSTS

Reduced cost 40 cents Reduced cost $36.00

Grades K through 3 $1.60 Grades K through 3 $120.00

Grades 4 through 6 $1.70 Grades 4 through 6 $127.50

Grades 7 through 12 $1.85 Grades 7 through 12 $138.75

Free breakfast is offered to all grade levels.

Bowler Alumni Scholarship

Association Inc.

Bowler Alumni Scholarship Association Inc.

ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Bowler Alumni Scholarship Association, Inc. will award a $500 scholarship to an adult for continuing education at a 2 or 4-year University, Technical School or other Accredited Education Facility.

There is no formal application to fill out, but the following will be required of the applicant: 1. Personal data to include name, address, phone contact, an email address, date

of birth and school presently enrolled in. 2. An essay to include the following information:

A. Educational background, i.e., high school and post secondary education programs

B. Current employment and/or education status C. Goals for future career or improvements in current career

D. Any information regarding the applicant’s financial status that would be helpful in determining scholarship need

E. Any information regarding the applicant’s personal and/or family status that would contribute to financial scholarship need

3. A copy of the student’s transcript from the current educational program. 4. A letter of reference from an employer, instructor, or other person with

knowledge of the student’s scholastic efforts. Applicants must be 20 years old (minimum) and a graduate of Bowler High School or high school equivalency after attending Bowler High School. Deadline for applications is November 7th, 2013 and should be mailed to:

Bowler Alumni Scholarship Association, Inc.

PO Box 13 Bowler, WI 54416

For questions contact: Janet Miller at (715) 793-4436

MINUTES, BOWLER BOARD OF EDUCATION, July 15, 2013 Board approved 8-07-13 Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Board President, Glenda Butterfield-Boldig at 6:00 p.m. It was certified that the meeting was given proper notice. Roll call was taken with the following board members present: Fuerst, Herzberg, Martin, and Butterfield-Boldig. Grosskopf arrived at 6:04 p.m. Also present were Faith Gagnon, District Administrator; Kim Ninabuck, 7-12 Assistant Principal; Wade Turner, Summer School Principal; Linda Brend, District Accountant; Elaine Lackowski, Kelly Carlson, Jane Schultz, Ronnda Teuchert, Nicole Fuller, Don Bratz, Vicky Jolitz, and Tom Bagnall. Approval of agenda: Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Herzberg for approval of meeting agenda. Motion carried. Approval of minutes of prior meetings: Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Martin to approve the minutes of the June 12 and June 17 meetings. Motion carried. Approval of payment of vouchers: Motion by Martin, seconded by Fuerst to approve vouchers 62406 through 62484 and five manual checks. Motion carried. Public Recognition: Ronnda Teuchert commented on the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG). Don Bratz commented on decision regarding Elementary Principal, discipline problem, potential law suit, outsourcing for janitorial services, employee insurance, wage increases, and tardiness of board members. Old Business: None. Committee Reports: Ms. Butterfield-Boldig reported for the Policy Committee noting that three first readings are on the agenda.

John Fuerst commented on the new cooler proposal and the lighting project. New Business: Kelly Carlson, 7-12 Guidance Counselor, updated the Board on PBIS and the Safe Supportive Schools grant. She provided the Board with a three-year comparison showing student behavior and school environment. Discussion followed. Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Herzberg for approval to hire Thomas Bagnall for 5th/6th Grade teaching position. Motion carried. Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Fuerst for approval to hire Alexandria Kuchinski for 80% Elementary Guidance Counselor position. Motion carried. Motion by Grosskopf, seconded by Martin for approval to hire Philip Goes for Middle School Language Arts position. Motion carried. Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Martin for approval to hire Linda Bangert for District Reading Specialist position. Motion carried. Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Herzberg for approval to accept resignation of Rachel Van Noie, Elementary Teacher. Motion carried. Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Martin to table item 10g – approval to hire candidate for 1st Grade Teaching position. Motion carried. Motion by Martin, seconded by Grosskopf for approval to contract with North Branch Bus Company for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion carried. Herzberg and Fuerst abstained from voting. Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Herzberg for approval to contract with Shawano County Health Department to provide nursing services for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion carried. Motion by Grosskopf, seconded by Herzberg for approval of three-year proposal from MacNeil Environmental providing for Environmental and Occupational

Health & Safety Management services. Motion carried. Motion by Grosskopf, seconded by Martin for approval of three-year proposal from OdysseyWare for ten licenses for credit recovery used by at-risk students. Motion carried. First reading of Policies GCBA-Staff Retirement Sick Leave Option, JHCC-Communicable Disease Policy, and JHE-Head Lice Policy. Per Mrs. Gagnon, Policy GCBA will be revisited at Policy Committee for further revisions. Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Martin for approval to acknowledge School Board vacancy representing Town of Almon and post notice of vacancy. Motion carried. A Special Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 to appoint a representative for Town of Almon. It was noted that the representative will finish out the remainder of the term which will be until April 2014. Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Herzberg to appoint Jerry Grosskopf as Board Clerk for remainder of term. Motion carried. Motion by Martin, seconded by Fuerst for approval of quote from Streich Equipment Company for replacing current walk-in cooler with a new expanded walk-in unit with total cost of unit and associated costs not to exceed $25,000 utilizing QZAB funds. Motion carried. Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Fuerst for approval of Advisory Committee appointments as per Policy LA and recommendation made at June 12, 2013 Joint Meeting of Bowler Board of Education, Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council, and Stockbridge-Munsee Education Board. Motion carried. Mrs. Gagnon submitted the following names for the Advisory Committee: Jill Martin, John Fuerst, Jerilyn Johnson, Roberta Carrington, Alphia Creapeau, Ronnda Teuchert, and the Bowler Administration. Mrs. Gagnon noted she is waiting on

confirmation from one other individual. Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Grosskopf to table item 10q, approval to accept resignation of a professional employee. Motion carried. President Boldig reported that this item will be placed on a Special Board meeting agenda held on July 18th at 8:30 a.m. Administrative Reports: Assistant 7-12 Principal, Kim Ninabuck’s report included the following: PBIS Teacher Effectiveness Finalization of Grades 3 & 4 and

Grades 5 & 6 Departmentalization

Student Handbooks District-Wide Title 1 Scheduling Emergency Handbooks

Summer School Principal, Wade Turner’s report included the following: Summer school attendance Summer school field trips

Superintendent, Faith Gagnon’s report included the following: E-rate funding Teacher Effectiveness

Conference Meeting with Gresham regarding

Food Service Board Retreat

Recommendations for future policy formulation: The next Policy Committee meeting will be on August 7th at 5:00 p.m. Adjourn: Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Fuerst to adjourn. Motion carried. (7:18 p.m.) Respectfully submitted: Elaine Lackowski, District Secretary MINUTES, BOWLER BOARD OF EDUCATION, July 18, 2013 Board approved 8-07-13 Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Board President, Glenda Butterfield-

Boldig, at 8:32 a.m. It was certified that the meeting was given proper notice. Roll call was taken with the following board members present: Fuerst, Herzberg, Martin, and Butterfield-Boldig. Grosskopf arrived at 8:34 a.m. Roth was not in attendance. Also present were Faith Gagnon, District Administrator; Kevin Terry, and Jane Schultz. Approval of agenda: Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Fuerst for approval of meeting agenda. Motion carried. Public Recognition: None. New Business: Motion by Martin, seconded by Herzberg for approval to move the boiler replacement expenditure from QZAB into the General Fund. Motion carried. Adjourn into closed session: Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Martin to adjourn into closed session pursuant to Section 19.85 (1) (c) (f) and (g) of the Wisconsin State Statutes for consideration of employment, promotion, compensation of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility and who has submitted a request for resignation; and consideration of specific personnel matters which if discussed in public would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such matters; and conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the Board with respect to potential litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.

Roll call vote taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried. (8:36 a.m.) Reconvene into open session: Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Martin to reconvene into open session. Roll call vote taken with all members voting yes. Motion carried.

Consider action deemed necessary as a result from closed session: No action reported.

Adjourn: Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Martin to adjourn. Motion carried. (9:16 a.m.) Respectfully submitted: Glenda Butterfield-Boldig, Board President MINUTES, BOWLER BOARD OF EDUCATION, August 7, 2013 Board approved 8-19-13 Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Board Vice-President, Deb Roth at 6:02 p.m. It was certified that the meeting was given proper notice. Roll call was taken with the following board members present: Fuerst, Grosskopf, Herzberg, Martin, and Roth. Butterfield-Boldig was absent. Also present were Faith Gagnon, District Administrator; Kim Ninabuck, 7-12 Assistant Principal; Wade Turner, Dean of Students; Linda Brend, District Accountant; Jeanne Long, Kelly Long, Ronnda Teuchert, Nicole Fuller, and Jane Schultz. Approval of agenda: Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Herzberg for approval of meeting agenda. Motion carried. Approval of minutes of prior meetings: Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Grosskopf to approve the minutes of the July 15 and July 18 meetings. Motion carried. Approval of payment of vouchers: Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Herzberg to approve vouchers 62485 through 62539 and two manual checks. Motion carried. Public Recognition: None. Old Business: Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Herzberg for approval to accept resignation of Judith Munsey. Motion carried.

New Business: Deb Roth presented Jeanne Long with a plaque recognizing her years of service to the Bowler School District as school board member representing the Town of Almon. Mrs. Long was also presented a certificate from WASB. Mrs. Long requested that thank-you cards continue to be sent to the staff in recognition of their efforts and achievements. Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Fuerst for approval to hire Amanda Burmeister for 1st Grade teaching position. Motion carried. Motion by Martin, seconded by Grosskopf for approval to assign Wade Turner, Dean of Students, to Elementary Principal position and to revise contract with a salary of $70,000 per year. Motion carried. Turner’s contract will change to reflect new title and salary. Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Martin to accept milk bid from Morning Glory for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion carried. Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Martin to accept fuel bid of $1.089from SERVCO FS for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion carried. Eight bids were received with two tied bids at $1.089. Discussion of sale or disposal of unused or damaged school items followed. It was agreed to give items away during open house. Staff will be given first opportunity to acquire these items. Motion by Martin, seconded by Fuerst for approval of Grades 7-12 Student/Parent Handbook. Motion carried. Mrs. Ninabuck reviewed the changes to the Handbook. A preliminary discussion of the Employee Handbooks followed. Mrs. Gagnon reviewed parts of the Handbook with the Board.

Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Roth for approval to continue with a leasing agreement with Modern Business Machines for copiers and managed print services. Motion carried. Mrs. Gagnon indicated that MBM conducted a print audit on district network printers. The proposal will reduce the current monthly cost to a minimum of $100 per month, possibly more. Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Grosskopf for approval to renew NetAssist Support Agreement with Camera Corner for one year. Motion carried. Mrs. Gagnon explained the details of the Agreement indicating that the cost will remain the same. She also indicated that other options will be considered in the future. Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Martin for approval to appoint Jane Schultz as Board Member representing Town of Almon. Motion carried. Mrs. Schultz will fill the remaining term which expires April 2014. Mrs. Schultz recited the official Oath of Office as Board of Education Member representing Town of Almon. Adjourn: Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Schultz to adjourn. Motion carried. (7:19 p.m.) Respectfully submitted: Linda Brend, District Accountant MINUTES, BOWLER BOARD OF EDUCATION, August 7, 2013 Board approved 8-19-13 Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Board Vice-President, Deb Roth at 6:02 p.m. It was certified that the meeting was given proper notice. Roll call was taken with the following board members present: Fuerst, Grosskopf, Herzberg, Martin, and Roth. Butterfield-Boldig was absent. Also present were Faith

Gagnon, District Administrator; Kim Ninabuck, 7-12 Assistant Principal; Wade Turner, Dean of Students; Linda Brend, District Accountant; Jeanne Long, Kelly Long, Ronnda Teuchert, Nicole Fuller, and Jane Schultz. Approval of agenda: Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Herzberg for approval of meeting agenda. Motion carried. Approval of minutes of prior meetings: Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Grosskopf to approve the minutes of the July 15 and July 18 meetings. Motion carried. Approval of payment of vouchers: Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Herzberg to approve vouchers 62485 through 62539 and two manual checks. Motion carried. Public Recognition: None. Old Business: Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Herzberg for approval to accept resignation of Judith Munsey. Motion carried. New Business: Deb Roth presented Jeanne Long with a plaque recognizing her years of service to the Bowler School District as school board member representing the Town of Almon. Mrs. Long was also presented a certificate from WASB. Mrs. Long requested that thank-you cards continue to be sent to the staff in recognition of their efforts and achievements. Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Fuerst for approval to hire Amanda Burmeister for 1st Grade teaching position. Motion carried. Motion by Martin, seconded by Grosskopf for approval to assign Wade Turner, Dean of Students, to Elementary Principal position and to revise contract with a salary of $70,000 per year. Motion carried. Turner’s contract will change to reflect new title and salary.

Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Martin to accept milk bid from Morning Glory for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion carried. Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Martin to accept fuel bid of $1.089from SERVCO FS for the 2013-2014 school year. Motion carried. Eight bids were received with two tied bids at $1.089. Discussion of sale or disposal of unused or damaged school items followed. It was agreed to give items away during open house. Staff will be given first opportunity to acquire these items. Motion by Martin, seconded by Fuerst for approval of Grades 7-12 Student/Parent Handbook. Motion carried. Mrs. Ninabuck reviewed the changes to the Handbook. A preliminary discussion of the Employee Handbooks followed. Mrs. Gagnon reviewed parts of the Handbook with the Board. Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Roth for approval to continue with a leasing agreement with Modern Business Machines for copiers and managed print services. Motion carried. Mrs. Gagnon indicated that MBM conducted a print audit on district network printers. The proposal will reduce the current monthly cost to a minimum of $100 per month, possibly more. Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Grosskopf for approval to renew NetAssist Support Agreement with Camera Corner for one year. Motion carried. Mrs. Gagnon explained the details of the Agreement indicating that the cost will remain the same. She also indicated that other options will be considered in the future. Motion by Fuerst, seconded by Martin for approval to appoint Jane Schultz as Board Member

representing Town of Almon. Motion carried. Mrs. Schultz will fill the remaining term which expires April 2014. Mrs. Schultz recited the official Oath of Office as Board of Education Member representing Town of Almon. Adjourn: Motion by Herzberg, seconded by Schultz to adjourn. Motion carried. (7:19 p.m.) Respectfully submitted: Linda Brend, District Accountant

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING

(Section 120.08(1)

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BOWLER Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Bowler that the Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting of the Bowler School District will be held in the high school library at Bowler High School, located at 500 South Almon St., Bowler, WI on Monday, October 28, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Jerry Grosskopf Board Clerk

Welcome Back Students! Labor Day

RS Apple Jacks Peaches Orange Juice

WG Cinnamon Roll Fruit Fruit Juice

French Toast Syrup Fresh Apple Slices

Mini Cinni’s Pineapple Fruit Juice

Breakfast Bites Syrup Strawberries Milk

WG Belly Bears Yogurt Peaches Fruit Juice

WG Panther Claw Fruit Fruit Juice

Waffles Syrup Fresh Apple Slices

Honey n Wheat Bagel Jelly Banana

WG Otis Muffin Pears Fruit Juice

Pancakes Syrup Applesauce Fruit Juice

WG Cinnamon Roll Fruit Fruit Juice

Breakfast Bites Syrup Kickin’ Kiwi

WG Mini Cinni’s Pineapple Fruit Juice

Breakfast Bites Syrup Strawberries

Waffles Syrup Peaches

WG Panther Claw Fruit Fruit Juice

French Toast Syrup Fresh Apple Slices

Honey n Wheat Bagel Jelly Banana

WG Otis Muffin Pears Fruit Juice

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K-12 Bowler Panther Café Menu

September 2013

Breakfast Fact Whole grains are most frequently consumed at breakfast. Ready-to-eat cereals are the #1 source of whole grain among children aged two to 18 years. Reference: IFIC, Review of Breakfast and Health, 2008. Cereal is offered as an alternate each morning A milk variety is also available

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Turkey Hot Dog/Bun Baked Sun Chips Carrot Pak Rosy Applesauce

Panther Burger Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Tater Tots Peaches

Pepperoni Pizza Seasoned Broccoli Watermelon Cubes Ice Cream

Chicken Nuggets WG Rice Cucumber & Tomato Wedges Fresh Apple Slices

Grilled Chicken WG Rotini Seasoned Cauliflower Fresh Baby Carrots Cinnamon Apples

Hot Ham Slice French Toast, Syrup 100% Fruit Juice, Broccoli Chilled Applesauce

BBQ Chicken on Bun Cucumbers, Carrots Chilled Pears Ice Cream

Deluxe Panther Burger Baked Potato Wedges Carrot Pack Chilled Pineapple

Fish, Tartar Sauce Fresh Made Bread Seasoned Carrots Orange Smiles

Turkey Hot Dog / Bun Baked Tater Tots Broccoli Florets Chilled Peaches

Pizza Dippers Spaghetti Sauce Baby Carrots, LF Dip Fresh Apple Slices

Mini Corn Dogs Cucumber Coins, LF Dip Chilled Applesauce , Carrots Ice Cream

Slice of Cheese Pizza Mixed Vegetables Chilled Peaches Ice Cream

Cold Deli Turkey Sub Seasoned Corn Veggie Basket, LF Dip Chilled Mixed Fruit

WG Toasted Cheese Tomato Soup Broccoli and Carrots Chilled Applesauce

Taco Chip Bowl Grande Sour Cream and Salsa Celery Stick, LF Dip Chilled Pineapple

Breaded Chicken Pattie Seasoned Green Beans Cucumber Coins, LF Dip Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices

Open Faced Turkey/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Carrots, LF Dip Chilled Peaches

Chicken Quesadilla Veggie Basket, LF Dip Seasoned Corn Chilled Pears

Italian Pasta Bake Carrot Pack Chilled Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Lunch Fact The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that at least half of your grains are whole. For most people, that translates into at least 48 grams daily. All meals include Garden Bar that offers at least ½ cup dark green veggies & assorted fruits and vegetables to assist with meeting weekly menu requirements and 1 cup choice of milk. K-12 Bowler Panther Café Menu

September 2013

September is Whole Grains Month

School Information: A sandwich will be offered daily as an alternate at lunch. Menu subject to change due to availability.

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