Kewaunee School District’s October 2010

Community Connection

William G. Prijic, District Administrator

Dear Community Member,

I am Bill Prijic, the new interim Superintendent of the

Kewaunee School District. I am honored to have the

opportunity to serve the youth, parents and community in

a school district of this caliber.

Prior to coming here, I served the past three years as

Superintendent of the Hortonville Area School District.

Prior to that, I was an administrator in the Shawano-

Gresham School District for 22 years, serving 15 as

Principal and seven years as Assistant Superintendent.

My wife Debbie and I are the proud parents of three

grown children, and the even more proud grandparents of

two grandchildren.

As interim Superintendent I will lead the school district

through June 30, 2011. With the resignation of your

former Superintendent so late in the summer, your Board of Education made the good decision to conduct a

comprehensive search for a permanent Superintendent. As time would not allow for this type of process this

summer, the Board judiciously decided to conduct their search in late fall/early winter, ensuring the deepest

talent pool of potential superintendent candidates.

As an experienced Superintendent, I will do everything possible to keep this excellent school district moving

forward. One of the exciting opportunities I will provide the Kewaunee School District is the development of

a “Strategic Plan.” This plan will provide a strong direction for district planning and innovation over the next

three to five years. I will lay the groundwork for the new Superintendent to hit the ground running next July.

The Strategic Plan will also serve as a lighthouse to guide the Board of Education as they make important fis-

cal, educational programming and student service decisions now and in future years. In future issues of this

newsletter I will provide you additional information, seek your input, and offer you the opportunity to become

involved in this strategic planning process.

Finally, a challenging part of my job here this year will be to get to know all the people in the school district

and community. Please help me out be contacting me at wprijic@kewaunee.k12.wi.us or 388-3230 extension

102 if you wish to discuss any school district issues or concerns. I am here to serve our students, but also all

taxpayers and residents of our district.

GO KEWAUNEE STORM!!

Beacon for Excellence

in Education

My name is Ashley Paplham and I am thrilled to introduce myself

as the new Early Childhood Special Education teacher in the Kewaunee

School District! Currently, I live in the city of Kewaunee with my husband,

David. I attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and received my

Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education and I am attending the

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, working towards my Masters degree in

Early Childhood Special Education.

My first teaching position was as a Third Grade Teacher in Mil-

waukee Public Schools. Teaching in Milwaukee was a great experience;

however, we decided to move back to Kewaunee to be closer to family and

friends. The following school year, I taught Four-year-old Kindergarten at

the Southern Door Elementary School. Teaching 4K was an amazing ex-

perience. This past year, I moved into the Early Childhood Special Educa-

tion teaching position at Southern Door Elementary. It was a very reward-

ing and wonderful opportunity and I am ecstatic to continue in this position

at the Kewaunee Grade School. I look forward to new experiences I will

have with students, staff, families, and community members of the Kewaunee School District. I am thrilled to

teach in Kewaunee; as a graduate of the district, I look forward to giving back to the students and the commu-

nity.

I am Marc Vandenhouten and this will

be my first year teaching fourth grade at Kewau-

nee Intermediate School and I‟m very excited

about this opportunity! Although I‟m new to

the Kewaunee area, I‟m familiar with Door and

Kewaunee counties. This is because I grew up

in Door County on a dairy farm just north of

Brussels with my parents and younger brother.

I was a 2004 graduate of Southern Door

High School before continuing my education at

UW-Oshkosh. While at UW-Oshkosh, I served

for three seasons as the assistant Men‟s Basket-

ball coach. With this past experience, I will also

be coaching the freshmen boys‟ basketball team

here at Kewaunee this winter as well as serving

as the boys‟ varsity assistant coach.

MEET OUR NEW STAFF MEMBERS!

My name is Katie Kinjerski. I am the new first

grade teacher at Kewaunee Grade School. I graduated in

May 2009 from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

This will be my first school year teaching. During the

summers I work at a YMCA day camp in Brussels, WI,

where we work with kids to further their knowledge

about environmental education, leadership skills, and

how to work well with their peers.

I am originally from Luxemburg, WI and am very

excited to begin my teaching career in the Kewaunee

School District. I am looking forward to working with

the students, as well as getting to know the parents and

staff!

I am Kristin Cain and I am the long-term substi-

tute Art Teacher filling in for Cheryl Hackett. I currently

live in Sturgeon Bay, but grew up in Sussex, Wisconsin.

I am the middle child of four, having two sisters and one

brother. I graduated from UW Oshkosh with a BFA in

Painting and Drawing in 1995 and then graduated from

Carroll College in 2002 for Art Education.

I have a two-year old daughter, Charlette Anne

and two stepchildren who are 16 and 14 years old. Pho-

tography, reading and scrapbooking are my hobbies. I

look forward to one day having my own classroom where

I can teach my passions-drawing, painting, and art his-

tory.

My name is Bridget Kramer and I am the new

speech therapist at the Kewaunee Grade School. I grew up

in the city of Appleton all my life. I went to Kimberly High

School and was involved in a lot of extracurricular activi-

ties, which included sports and volunteer work. I went to

UW-Madison where I received my Bachelor‟s degree in

Communicative Disorders. I was also able to attend quite a

few badger football games. After Madison, I went to UW-

Stevens Point where I received my Master‟s degree in

Speech-Language Pathology. My goal was to work with

children and this career seemed like the best opportunity to

accomplish that goal. Besides the new job, I am also plan-

ning for a wedding in May. I am very excited, not only for

the wedding, but for this great opportunity to work here in

the Kewaunee School District.

Rural Wisconsin High School Students Get Hands-on Learning Experience with Stem Cells From Top UW-Madison Researchers

Incoming high school seniors and their teachers learn to coax stem cells into heart and nerve cells at summer science camp

MADISON – Rural Wisconsin high school students eager to excel in science gained the opportunity to hone their laboratory skills while working alongside top re-

searchers and faculty from the University of Wisconsin–Madison at a science camp focused on stem cells. Hosted by the Morgridge Institute for Research, a nonprofit biomedical research institute affiliated with UW–Madison, the four-day summer science camp covered a variety of hands-on activities. Among them: maintaining and nourishing colonies of stem cells; practicing techniques for cryopreservation; and introducing genetic factors that direct the cells to grow into heart, nerve and other specialized cells. The students worked with both human embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells. Human embryonic stem cells are blank-slate, or pluripotent, cells that have the capacity to differentiate into any of the more than 220 cell types in the human body. The human embryonic stem cell lines or colonies used by the students were established ap-proximately 10 years ago and continue to play a vital role in international research because of their flexibility and well-documented performance characteristics. Induced pluripotent stem cells derived from reprogrammed skin cells show some differences in performance from human embryonic stem cells and are also the focus of much promising research for human health and pharmaceutical development. Students participating in this year’s summer science camp are from: Kewaunee High School; Ladysmith High School; Blackhawk High School; Oshkosh North High School; and Mayville High School. The four-day program, developed in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, aims to provide an enrichment experience in an ad-vanced scientific discipline while establishing long-term relationships with high school science teachers. “We want to help rural students and their teachers gain a better understanding of the career possibilities that exist for all Wisconsin students and also make sure they feel welcome on the UW-Madison campus.” said Rupa Shevde, a senior scientist and director of outreach experiences for the Morgridge Institute for Research. “Human embryonic and in-duced pluripotent stem cells are useful scientific tools for students because they can be used to teach concepts of com-mon ancestry, the genetic aspects of human diseases and important ethical considerations.” Human embryonic stem cells were first isolated on the UW-Madison campus by Dr. James Thomson, who also was among the first to create induced pluripotent stem cells. Today, Wisconsin researchers are considered leaders in devel-oping an understanding of the early development of these cells and the search for stem cell treatments and cures for diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s and heart disease. Made possible with a $50 million gift from Tashia and John Morgridge, as well as support from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and the state of Wisconsin, the interdisciplinary Morgridge Institute for Research aims to speed the process through which discoveries in the laboratory are delivered to the public to advance human health and well-being. For more information, visit: http://discovery.wisc.edu/home/morgridge/outreach/outreach-home.cmsx Jonel Fritsch, science teacher at Kewau-nee High attended the program with students Alexandria Kohnle, Mikayla Gallenberger, Nicholas Ritz, and Brandon Wiley. Nick Ritz earned 1st place and a cash award at the Science camp for his essay on the future of stem cells. Pic-tured right are the students with Ms. Fritsch and instructors from the camp.

“Build the Future Grant” Funded the Start of Two

Kewaunee Middle School Clubs By Dawne Kennedy

2009-2010 7th & 8th Grade Book Club

The Kewaunee Middle School Book Club

met during lunchtime on Tuesdays. We

read and discussed several books such as

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, The

Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick

Yancy, Harris and Me by Gary Paulsen,

and more. Books are chosen by agreement

of the group. We also met at the Kewaunee

Public Library in July and August. Adult

Kewaunee community members and 7th &

8th Grade Homeschoolers are invited to

join and participate weekly.

Pictured left: Kim Wiley, Sami

Kiesner, Mrs. Kennedy, Josh Lamack,

Hunter Teske, Sam Kohnle, Josie Brew-

ster, Miriam Laird, Holli Phillips, Laura

Kultgen, and Jenna Lee. Not available for

picture: Sophia Hower

2009-2010 7th & 8th Grade Forensic Club The Forensic Club met on scheduled

Thursdays but practiced their chosen

pieces on their own with final ap-

proval and supervision by Mrs. Kiel

and Mrs. Kennedy. Even though

students were unable to compete, the

Forensic Club members were able to

share their performances on the Mid-

dle School Show 12 on 12.

Middle School Forensics is a form of

competitive public speaking. It is an

organization (Wisconsin High/

Middle School Forensics Associa-

tion) which allows you to compete as

an individual as well as a team.

Students may choose from a wide

variety of public speaking categories

and they may also choose whether to

work individually or in a group situa-

tion. Create a life-long skill in public

speaking; build knowledge and con-

fidence by participating in Middle School Forensics. 6th -8th Grade Middle School students are invited to join the Foren-

sic Club. Learn more at an informational meeting to be announced. Funding is pending for 2010-2011.

Pictured above: Laura Kultgen, Holli Phillips, Mike Ferron, Darby Allen., Jenna Lee, Lindsey Lewis, Jasmin Barta, Ben

Kornowski, Austin Everets, and Turner Main.

IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS DROPPING OFF CHILDREN AT SCHOOL!!

The bus loading zone in back of school is for school bus traffic only. Parents

are restricted from dropping off children at this location. Please use the drop off zone on Third Street, and NOT the drive in front of

school, unless you have acquired a permit from the school office. Only vehicles displaying the necessary handicap license plates or tags are

allowed to park in the designated handicap parking areas. These designated parking areas are labeled and follow state code regulations.

The safety of the children is of utmost importance at all times, but especially during times of high traffic.

Thank you to the volunteers who worked at vision screening of the students at

Kewaunee K-8 on Tuesday, September 14th. The volunteers were Teri Vandervest,

Carol Kacer, Lynn Ruechert, Dawn McGrady, Sheryl Rayome, Paul Thoreson, and

Lori DeCramer.

Thanks also to the hearing screening volunteers for grades K-3 who were Lynn

Ruechert, Teri Vandervest, Paul Thoreson, and John Berner. Without the help of these

volunteers, the vision and hearing screening could not be done. Thanks a million!

Julie Thoreson, Kewaunee School District Nurse

The Kewaunee High School Intro To

Photography Class is in need of 35mm film

cameras. Anyone who is willing to donate

their film camera to our class, please

contact Terry Worth at 920-388-4212.

Thank you for your consideration!

Yearbook is selling personal ads for the 2011 yearbook. Don‟t miss this opportunity to tell

your student, family member or friend how much you care about them! Ads will be full

color.

1/8 page ad $30 1/4 page ad $55 1/2 page ad $105 Full page ad $205

Please contact Jennifer Brann, for more information at jbrann@kewaunee.k12.wi.us or

388-2951 ext. 210

Space is extremely limited, respond quickly. Final deadline for personal ads is Friday,

October 22nd.

Yearbooks are currently on sale for $45 until Friday, November 5th. Please pick up an or-

der form in room 210, or on the district website under the KHS News You Can Use tab.

Orders after November 5th will increase in price.

FALL THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD SCREENING

Submitted by Sally Jadin

The Kewaunee School District will be conducting a developmental screening for three and

four year old children in the district. To be included in the screening, your child must

have turned three between January 1, 2010, to November 1, 2010. If your child turns three

after this date he/she will be included in the Spring Screening. If your child turned four

after September 1, 2010, he/she may also be included in this screening. The screening date

is Friday, October 15, 2010, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Kewaunee Grade School.

Parents who wish to schedule a time for screening for their child should call Kewaunee

Grade School (920-388-2458) starting Monday, October 4, 2010, between 9:00 a.m. and

2:00 p.m.

We highly recommend that your child participate in this 3 and 4 year old screening.

During the screening process, students are assessed in a number of areas that indicate

their developmental readiness. Conferences will be held to discuss the screening results.

The process will take 30 to 45 minutes.

Parents who have a question or who are new to the community should contact the grade

school office for more information.

Kewaunee Grade School PTA

KGSPTA@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Meeting October 14th Thursday @6:30 pm in the grade

school cafeteria. All members are invited or if you would

like to be a member please come!

FUNDRAISER STARTS: October 25th thru November 8th.

Delivery is Saturday December 4th. We

are selling AVON and HYDRANT

PIZZA.

Thank you again for your support!

KGSPTA

THE KEWAUNEE SCHOOL

DISTRICT HAS USED PIANO‟S

AND LIGHT FIXTURES FOR

SALE. PLEASE CONTACT

DENNIS SHIMANEK AT 388-2458

EXTENSION 410

FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are looking for people to help coach 5th or 6th grade boys basketball team. Contact Jim Lamack if interested at 388-0886.

Please clip and save this notice!!

SCHOOL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBERS

District Office: (920) 388-3230

Kewaunee Elementary/Middle School: (920) 388-2458

Kewaunee High School: (920) 388-2951

Lakeshore Alternative High School: (920) 388-3230 ext. 106

Website: www.kewaunee.k12.wi.us

Pictured above is the FFA float that was in the Kewaunee Trout Festival Parade, 2010.

Waving under the flag is Sydney Kinn. Next is Rebecca Steinhorst, Adam Kuehl, Andrew

Wojta, and Cody Diener. The three students near the back of the float are Joe Lefevre,

Nathan Lauscher, and Logan Lukes.

Submitted by Mr. Arnie Johnsrud

Pictured above are members of the 2010 Homecoming Court

Kurtis Schneider escorting Alycia Chervenka

Dylan Schneider escorting Lindsey Brusky

Alex Wotachek escorting Megan Patterson

Ryan Zellner escorting Georgie Selner

Jaron Kleiman escorting Anna Bruening

Kara Konop escorting Robert Morales

Andrew Wojta escorting Jana Schleis

Justin Mueller escorting Stephanie Stuebs

Brent Reimer escorting Rachel Meyer

Farm to School: Nourishing Kids and Communities

Farm fresh locally grown fruits and

vegetables are being enjoyed by the stu-

dents in the school food service lunch

program. Wilfert Farms of Mishicot

have provided us with delicious water-

melon, canteloupe, tomatoes, broccoli,

cauliflower, green snap beans & squash.

Community donations of fresh sweet

corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes were ap-

preciated and enjoyed by the students.

Hillside Apples of Casco has been pro-

viding us with tasty apples from their

fall harvest. These foods are picked at

their peak, delivered fresh and taste

great!

Terri Wilfert is shown with her delivery

of vegetables & Bill and Brad Roethle

are shown with their apple delivery.

Submitted by Sheree Malvitz

The next four pages were submitted by the

Kewaunee PR Committee.

Target Success!! Target Success

was held on

August 25 2010

for incoming

Freshmen at

Kewaunee High

School. Lunch

was provided for

the students in

attendance.

Thanks to Konop

Meats of Stangel-

ville for providing

the wieners,

Piggly Wiggly of

Kewaunee for

providing the

buns, and

Maigatter‟s

Morning Glory

Dairy of Two Creeks for providing the Ice Cream Sandwiches. Reggie & Preston show their

appreciation!

Submitted by Sheree Malvitz

Notification of the closing of Kewaunee Schools for snow and/or hazardous road conditions will

be announced on the following radio and television stations, in addition to being posted on our

website:

RADIO STATIONS TELEVISION STATIONS

WAUN (92.7 FM) Sturgeon Bay WBAY TV 2 (Green Bay)

WBDK (96.7 FM) Luxemburg WFRV TV 5 (Green Bay)

WCUB (980 AM) Manitowoc WLUK TV 11 (Green Bay)

WDOR (93.9 FM) Sturgeon Bay WGBA TV 26 (Green Bay)

WIXX (101.1 FM) Green Bay

WGEE (970 AM) Green Bay

WPKR (99.5 FM) Green Bay

WPCK (104.9 FM) Green Bay

In the event that weather conditions develop during the school day that necessitate early

dismissal, announcements will be made via the radio and television stations listed above.

USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Kewaunee High School and Grade School buildings have been open to the community for those

individuals who wish to exercise through walking.

The buildings will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. and also from 3:30 p.m. until

6:00 p.m. only to allow the maintenance staff ample opportunity to clean and maintain the facility

in a timely and efficient manner.

Please plan your schedule to accommodate these times.

The track is also available for exercise, weather permitting. Bicycles, skateboards and roller

blades are not allowed on the track or tennis court.

If you wish to use the facilities for meetings or other approved purposes, you must complete a School

Building Use Application and Contract form, at least ten days before the planned event. Please call

388-2458, extension 410 to speak to the Buildings and Grounds Director, Dennis Shimanek, regarding

your event.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Renew Your School Fundraising Program Update

The Renew Your School program has been discontinued by the Renew

Fuel Stations. The Kewaunee School District and Build the Future

Foundation wish to thank everyone who saved their fuel receipts and

turned them into the school offices or left them at the station for

collection.

The District earned over $5,990 since we began participating in this

program in 2008. The funds earned have been used by Build the Future

Foundation to fund educational programs, such as teacher mini-grants.

Special Thanks to Anita Schuller for collecting and sorting the

receipts, and sending them in to Renew for payment. We truly

appreciate the time you gave to manage this program.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

KEWAUNEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

HILLCREST BOARD ROOM

JULY 26, 2010

7:00 P.M. Closed Session

7:30 P.M. Regular Session

PRESENT:

BOARD MEMBERS ADMINISTRATION VISITORS

Mr. Dan Kassner Jean Broadwater, Supt. List available

Mr. Paul Kultgen Kim Dax, Fin. Mgr. in the School

Mr. John Pagel Mike Holtz, Prin. District Office

Mrs. Sarah Schiller Marge Weichelt, Prin.

Mr. Tom Stangel Tracy Ledvina, Prin.

Mr. Brian Vogeltanz Karen Treml, Sp. Ed. Dir.

Willard Brimmer, Tech. Dir.

President Brian Vogeltanz called the Regular School Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Meeting notices were posted

according to WI State Statutes 19.84(1)(b). A Quorum was verified as all Board members were in attendance with the

exception of Jeff Kohnle, who was absent and excused.

Tom Stangel made a motion, seconded by Sarah Schiller, to adjourn to Closed Session per WI State Statute 19.85(1)(e)

negotiations and WI State Statute 19.85(1)(c) personnel issues. Motion carried 6-0 on a roll call vote.

At 7:30 p.m., John Pagel motioned and Dan Kassner seconded to return to Open Session and this passed unanimously.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Tom Stangel motioned and Sarah Schiller seconded to approve the agenda as organized and this passed unanimously.

President Vogeltanz shared concerns he received regarding the complaint filed surrounding the school district mascot by

a former teacher. Another concern he had was why the high school band did not perform in the Trout Festival parade.

Principal Mike Holtz addressed the band concern. The band teacher told him she usually receives an invitation from the

Chamber, but did not see one this year. He informed the Board he discussed this issue with the band teacher and they

had a discussion on how to get students involved in summer activities. In the past, student participation in the parade

was mandatory, but not any longer.

The School Board agreed to change the order of the agenda to allow Michel Clark, a representative from Baird Co. to

speak to the Board regarding refinancing two general obligation bonds‟ debt, one in the amount of $1,175,000 and the

other in the amount of $950,000. He presented a financial summary to the School Board and also explained the district‟s

rating has increased to AA- with Standard and Poor, compared to an A1 rating with Moody‟s. Overall, by refinancing

our two general obligation refunding bond debts, the district will see gross savings of approximately $198,000.

After his presentation, Mr. Clark left the meeting and the Board returned to the regular order of the agenda. Major topics

were discussed next.

Superintendent Jean Broadwater presented her resignation effective August 1, 2010 to the Board. She has accepted a

position as Superintendent with the Houston MN School District.

Sarah Schiller motioned to accept her resignation and John Pagel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Board members discussed the process for replacing the superintendent.

Tom Stangel made a motion to advertise for an interim superintendent on a 50-100% contract. Paul Kultgen seconded

the motion and it passed unanimously.

Sarah Schiller summarized the KESP contract. The support staff will move to the same higher deductible insurance plan

as the teachers with their current provider, WEA. A health reimbursement account will be established for each sub-

scriber as well. Support staff will receive an overall 3% salary increase and part-time special education aides‟ pay will

be increased to match the hourly rate of the full-time special education aides. The contract will be for two years, 2009-

2011, and a personal time off committee will be formed.

A motion was made by Sarah Schiller to approve the KESP contract as presented and Paul Kultgen seconded the motion.

The motion carried 5-1, with Mr. Kassner voting against. He explained he voted no because a higher percentage in-

crease in salary was given to the KESP than to any other bargaining and non-bargaining units.

The bids for the parking lot repair and seal coating projects for the high school lots were discussed.

A motion to award the parking lot repair project to Valley Seal Coat for a cost of $13,066 and the parking lot seal-

coating project to American Pavement for a cost of $24,300 as recommended was made by John Pagel and seconded by

Dan Kassner. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

Mr. Vogeltanz reviewed the board goals from the 2009 annual meeting and the suggested goals for the 2010 annual

meeting. The Board discussed the proposed goals and approved them for the upcoming annual meeting.

The Board discussed publishing the Community Connection online only and discontinuing printing and sending to the

residents and school families, due to the rising costs of paper and postage. After lengthy discussion, the Board felt we

should discontinue business advertising and publish six issues per year instead of 12.

John Pagel made a motion to discontinue business advertising in the Community Connection in order to return to the non

-profit postage status and publish an issue every other month beginning in August. Dan Kassner seconded the motion

and it passed unanimously.

President Vogeltanz read the Consent Agenda items. A motion to approve the following Consent Agenda items was

made by Dan Kassner, seconded by Sarah Schiller, and passed 6-0 on a roll call vote:

1. Minutes of June 21, June 28, 2010 and July 19, 2010

2. Payment of the bills in the amount of $1,581,245.94

3. The resignation of Paul Goetsch, 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

4. New hires-Marc Vandenhouten as Freshman Boys Basketball Coach at a salary of $1564.49; Jane

Wautlet as part-time Reading Support Teacher for the 2010-11 school

5. Accept donations: Kewaunee Indians Sports Booster Club for renovating trophy cases valued at

$700; 6th Grade Football (KFCF) for improvements to Hillcrest practice field valued at $2,000; FFA

Alumni for trophy/display case donation valued at $2,250.

Superintendent Broadwater reported to the Board. She explained Carol Kacer was nominated for the Bert Grover Child

Advocacy Award. Although the committee did not select Carol, they did provide a certificate in honor of her nomina-

tion. Since the Board accepted her resignation earlier this evening, Ms. Broadwater reviewed some transition items with

the Board to make them aware of items needing attention in the coming year.

Kim Dax, Finance Manager, reviewed the Resolutions for the bond refinancing and explained we can save costs by refi-

nancing both at the same time. Based on preliminary budget numbers, we may lose about $150,000 in equalized aid,

which will have an effect our tax levy. She also noted the auditors are here this week. The bread and milk bids were

approved last year for a two year term with Pan-O-Gold and Morning Glory, and the costs will stay the same for the

coming year.

Paul Kultgen made a motion to approve the Resolution authorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of $1,175,000

taxable general obligation refunding bonds; providing the form of the bonds; and levying a tax in connection therewith.

Tom Stangel seconded the motion and it passed 6-0 on a roll call vote.

Dan Kassner made a motion to approve the Resolution authorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of approximately

$950,000 general obligation refunding bonds; providing the form of the bonds; and levying a tax in connection

therewith. John Pagel seconded the motion and it passed 6-0 on a roll call vote.

Sarah Schiller gave an update on policies to advance for a second reading.

Mrs. Schiller motioned, Paul Kultgen seconded, to approve the Bullying Policy and Comparability Policy for School

District of Kewaunee for a second reading. The motion carried unanimously.

Dan Kassner summarized a thank-you letter received by the Board over the past month.

President Vogeltanz announced future meeting dates:

August 2, 6:30 p.m., Technology Committee meeting; 7:00 Policy Committee Meeting, 7:30 Finance Committee

meeting, Board Room at Hillcrest; August 4, 11:00 a.m., mascot hearing in Madison; August 9, Build the

Future/Booster Club Golf Outing at Northbrook Country Club; August 16, 7:30 p.m. Regular School Board

Meeting, Board Room at Hillcrest; August 23, 7:30 p.m. Annual School Board Meeting, Board Room at Hill-

crest; August 25, 7:00 p.m., new teacher dinner at the Cork Restaurant

At 8:45 p.m. Tom Stangel made a motion, seconded by Dan Kassner, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unani-

mously.

Debra Jirtle

Administrative Assistant

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

KEWAUNEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRADE SCHOOL CAFETORIUM

AUGUST 16, 2010

7:00 P.M. Closed Session

7:30 P.M. Regular Session

PRESENT:

BOARD MEMBERS ADMINISTRATION VISITORS

Mr. Dan Kassner Kim Dax, Fin. Mgr. List available

Mr. Jeff Kohnle Dennis Shimanek, B/G Dir. in the School

Mr. Paul Kultgen Mike Holtz, Prin. District Office

Mr. John Pagel Marge Weichelt, Prin.

Mrs. Sarah Schiller Tracy Ledvina, Prin.

Mr. Tom Stangel Karen Treml, Sp. Ed. Dir.

Mr. Brian Vogeltanz Willard Brimmer, Tech. Dir.

President Brian Vogeltanz called the Regular School Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Meeting notices were posted

according to WI State Statutes 19.84(1)(b). A Quorum was verified as all Board members were in attendance.

Tom Stangel made a motion, seconded by Jeff Kohnle, to adjourn to Closed Session per WI State Statute 19.85(1)(c)

personnel issues. Motion carried 7-0 on a roll call vote.

At 7:30 p.m., Paul Kultgen motioned and Tom Stangel seconded to return to Open Session and this passed unanimously.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Tom Stangel motioned and John Pagel seconded to approve the agenda as organized and this passed unanimously.

Public forum: Mr. Mark Hinesh spoke to the Board regarding the television news channel 11 accusing the district of

being in violation of the open meetings law. He explained how the task force reviewed the information regarding the

mascot discrimination complaint and he felt Mr. Vogeltanz acted with the authority vested in him by the full School

Board. Mr. Hinesh continued to share the history of the American Indian tribes in our area and the proactive steps the

district has taken over the past several years, such as using only the „flying K‟ as a logo. He also said it was clear this

was something the district could not win, and they all felt the money would be better spent on education rather than try-

ing to fight it and spend thousands of dollars on legal fees.

Other community members in the audience said they also supported the actions of the School Board President and were

100% in agreement with the entire board on their decision to discontinue using the Indian logo and mascot.

Brian Vogeltanz read a statement regarding the mascot issue, summarizing the steps involved leading to the decision to

discontinue the current logo and mascot.

Major topics were discussed next.

Mrs. Schiller read the Resolution of the Kewaunee School Board discontinuing the use of the term “Indians” as a nick-

name and discontinuing the use of a logo depicting the head of a male person wearing a feather headdress.

Tom Stangel made a motion to approve the Resolution as read. Jeff Kohnle seconded the motion and it passed 7-0 on a

roll call vote.

Board members discussed the process for selecting a new mascot. The Board felt community input was critical and sug-

gested a committee be formed and also keep the students involved as it will be their mascot. They discussed a time

frame for the selection process. Some community members felt we should take time to select on new one, even if it

takes a year, while others felt we should act quickly and try to have a new logo in place within the next two months.

The Board established the following tentative guidelines:

1. Only residents of the district can make suggestions.

2. Suggestion must contain name and logo.

3. The colors will remain purple and gold, but black and white can be used as auxiliary colors.

4. Must be .jpeg electronic or on an 8.5 x 11 inch paper.

5. The logo/mascot will become property of the Kewaunee School District.

6. The winner will receive a prize of some sort

7. The School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions.

8. Suggestions must be mailed, emailed or delivered to the Kewaunee School District Office.

Mr. Kohnle suggested adding a statement explaining why they chose the mascot they did, how it pertains to Kewaunee

or what it means to Kewaunee should be added. The committee could select the top 25 and the community could vote

for the top three or four, and let students participate in the final vote.

Discussion continued regarding timeframe, selecting people to form the committee, and how to solicit suggestions. A

tentative timeline and committee meeting date was established. Area businesses may match funds to promote the new

mascot when selected. Many items were donated to the district with the Indian logo and it was suggested they be given

back to the donors.

Jeff Kohnle motioned, Dan Kassner seconded to form the mascot/logo committee and move forward in the selection

process. The motion carried unanimously.

Brian Vogeltanz updated the Board on the status of superintendent search. The Board will meet on August 23, 6:00 p.m.

to review applications and select candidates for interviewing.

The September Board Committee meeting date was discussed due to it falling on Labor Day Holiday. Paul Kultgen mo-

tioned, Tom Stangel seconded, to move the date to Tuesday, Sept. 7. Motion carried unanimously.

President Vogeltanz read the Consent Agenda items. A motion to approve the following Consent Agenda items was

made by Sarah Schiller, seconded by John Pagel, and passed 7-0 on a roll call vote:

1. Minutes of July 26, July 27, 2010, and August 2, 2010.

2. Payment of the bills in the amount of $344,124.44.

3. The resignation of Jenny Drab, 8th grade Volleyball Coach, Cris Brimmer, morning bus aide, and

Jeanne Mielke, special ed aide.

4. New hires-Bill Jadin and Rich Kinstetter as part-time cleaners.

The Administrators reported to the Board next.

Principals Marge Weichelt, Tracy Ledvina, Mike Holtz, and Special Ed. Director Karen Treml summarized events they

participated in or directed over the summer months, including upcoming events related to the start of school and things

they plan to implement or continue over the next few months. Board members were invited to attend the upcoming open

house/registration/orientation dates.

Mr. Shimanek reported the final phase of the parking lot repair project is underway, and also updated the Board on the

state of the facilities and grounds. Mr. Brimmer reported his project upgrades are on track.

Mr. Vogeltanz informed the Board there is a problem with the legal description on the land near Hillcrest Building that is

holding up the closing, but should be resolved soon.

Finance Manager Kim Dax reported next. The audit is complete and went well. Final numbers will be reported to the

Board in September. The bonds that were refinanced closed today. She is working on the HRA agreements with WEA.

She received information indicating new money will be coming that may impact the budget.

Sarah Schiller updated the Board on the Policy Committee meeting held on August 2, 2010.

A motion to approve the following policies for a first reading was made by Mrs. Schiller, seconded by Mr. Kultgen and

passed unanimously: Waiver of Student Fees, At Risk, and Communication During a Crisis.

Sarah Schiller motioned, Paul Kultgen seconded, to approve the following policies for adoption: Bullying, and Compa-

rability Policy for School District of Kewaunee. This motion passed unanimously.

Dan Kassner updated the Board on the Finance Committee meeting held on August 2, 2010.

A motion to approve the tentative 2010-11 budget was made by Mr. Kassner and seconded by Mr. Pagel. The motion

passed 7-0 on a roll call vote.

Brian Vogeltanz gave an update on the Technology Committee meeting held on August 2, 2010.

Mrs. Schiller made a motion to approve purchasing the HP SAN storage server with three-year support contract for

$26,088 as presented. Mr. Kassner seconded the motion and it passed 7-0 on a roll call vote.

President Vogeltanz announced future meeting dates:

August 23, 7:30 p.m. Annual School Board Meeting, Board Room at Hillcrest; August 25, 7:00 p.m. new

teacher dinner at the Cork Restaurant; September 7, 6:30 p.m., Education Committee meeting; 7:00 Policy

Committee Meeting, Board Room at Hillcrest; September 20, 7:30 p.m. Regular Board meeting, Board Room at

Hillcrest

At 9:08 p.m. Tom Stangel made a motion, seconded by Sarah Schiller, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed

unanimously.

Debra Jirtle

Administrative Assistant

BOOK SALE!

The Friends of the Kewaunee Library book sale is com-ing up! The sale is held the third Saturday of every month, in the Hillcrest Building at 915 Second Street, Kewaunee, from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Next sale is October 16th. We are located in the former Hillcrest School library and are stacked full of books of all sorts, including mys-teries, westerns, poetry, children’s books, travel, gar-dening….anything you are interested in.

Bring in this ad and receive two FREE kid’s books!

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES STATE OF WISCONSIN Division of Public Health s. 252.04, Wis. Stats. P-44021 (Rev. 07/09)

STUDENT IMMUNIZATION LAW AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS

2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

The following are the minimum required immunizations for each age/grade level. It is not a recommended immunization schedule for infants and preschoolers. For that schedule, contact your doctor or local health department.

1. DTP/DTaP/DT vaccine for children entering Kindergarten: Your child must have received one dose after the 4th birthday (either the 3rd, 4th, or 5th dose) to be compliant. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable). 2. DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine for students entering Pre K and grades 1 through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rd dose after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable). 3. Tdap means adolescent tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine. If your child received a dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine, such as Td, within 5 years of entering the grade in which Tdap is required, your child is compliant and a dose of Tdap vaccine is not required. 4. Polio vaccine for students entering grades Kindergarten through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rd dose after the 4th birthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable). 5. he first dose of MMR vaccine must have been received on or after the first birthday (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 1st birthday is also acceptable). 6. Var means Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. A history of chickenpox disease is also acceptable.

Age/Grade Number of Doses

Pre K (2 yrs through 4 yrs) 4 DTP/DTaP/DT2 3 Polio 3 Hep B 1 MMR5 1 Var6

Grades K through 2 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td1 4 Polio4 3 Hep B 2 MMR5 2 Var 6

Grades 3 through 5 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2 4 Polio4 3 Hep B 2 MMR5 1 Var 6

Grades 6 through 8 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2 1 Tdap3 4 Polio4 3 Hep B 2 MMR5 2 Var6

Grades 9 through 11 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2 1 Tdap3 4 Polio4 3 Hep B 2 MMR5 1 Var6

Grade 12 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2 1 Tdap3 4 Polio 4 3 Hep B 2 MMR5 2 Var6

The Kewaunee School District is

seeking a Middle School Wrestling

Coach for the 2010-11 year. For more

information, contact David Chaudoir,

MS Athletic Director, at 388-2458.

Application forms are available in the

Kewaunee School District Office,

915 Second Street, Kewaunee WI 54216,

or on our website at

www.kewaunee.k12.wi.us.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open until filled.

THE KEWAUNEE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage Paid

Kewaunee WI 54216

Permit No. 35

The Community Connection

is published for the

residents of the

Kewaunee School District,

915 Second Street,

Kewaunee WI 54216

920-388-3230

NOTICE

The Kewaunee School District shall not discriminate in admissions to any school, class, program, activity or facility on the basis

of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental,

emotional, or learning disability. Discrimination complaints shall be processed in accordance with established procedures.

BOXHOLDER

Superintendent: William Prijic Administrative Assistant: Debra Jirtle Contributing Staff Members: Officer Becky Jennifer Brann Kristin Cain Jonel Fritsch Sally Jadin Wendy Jergenson Arnie Johnsrud Dawne Kennedy Katie Kinjerski Bridget Kramer Sheree Malvitz Ashley Paplham Betty Schleis Dennis Shimanek Julie Thoreson Marc Vandenhouten Terry Worth

Storm-Kewaunee has many lake effect

storms. No one can stop a “storm.” At best,

they can only hope to weather it. Our teams

are unstoppable and our opponents hope

they can endure the wrath of Kewaunee!

The Kewaunee School Board would like to

thank everyone who submitted mascot sug-

gestions and took the time to vote. Over

2,000 ballots were cast. The students made

the final vote choosing “Storm” over “River

Bandits.”

Special Thanks to Sandi Christman and

the entire Mascot Selection Committee for

giving of your time and talent to make this

come together for the students of the

Kewaunee School District!

Special Thanks also to Kewaunee Power

Station-Dominion, Quali-T Inc., KHS PTO,

Union State Bank, Baylake Bank, Shopko

Hometown, Jorns, Pagel’s Ponderosa

Dairy, and Davis & Kuelthau for sponsor-

ing the new T-shirts!

The next issue of the Community Connection will be December, 2010.

KEWAUNEE’S NEW MASCOT!