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School Matters 10/23/2023

School News for Residents of Kimberly Area School District

School Matters 10/23/2023 School News for Residents of Kimberly Area School District

October 2023

Vol. 11, Issue 17

Board Meeting Summary 10/23/2023

  • Jill Peeters, Marketing and Community Coordinator, shared the latest updates on the District's marketing initiatives. The focus of her presentation was to offer a comprehensive look into the strategic process used when sharing the District's story, as well as day-to-day communication responsibilities. Research and planning prior to communication, as well as evaluation afterward, are key elements in the process. Data-driven strategies using analytics and continuous improvement help the District to successfully reach various audiences. The District uses multiple platforms to reach staff, parents, community members and students with information that is important to them. She also gave some insight into other aspects of District communication which include crisis communication, media relations, targeted campaigns, and accessibility improvements among others.
  • Becky Hansen, Executive Director of Business Services & Sustainability, presented the final 2023-24 budget and school district tax levy for Board approval. The most notable change was the substantial increase in the equalized property value resulting from closure of the Appleton Tax Incremental District (TID). This in turn led to a significant drop in the tax rate that was proposed at the Annual Meeting. The final number was a modest 1.8% increase in the tax rate to address three years of inflationary increases to heating, cooling, bussing and salary expenses. Hansen indicated that private school vouchers have also had a significant impact on the tax rate; over the last nine years, the portion that has gone to private schools accounts for $3.5M where the public school portion has increased by only $1.3M over the same time period. Changes in the budget include fund 10 revenue and expenses, as well as special projects budget, cooperative program budget and the community service budget. The Board approved a motion to certify the levy in the amount of $18,149,514 and to approve the revised 2023-24 budget. Complete details on the School District's budget can be found on the District website, under Business Services.
  • The Board approved the annual School Violence Drill reports for 2023. Matt Bumgardner, Assistant Principal at Kimberly High School and Safety Coordinator for the District, submitted the reports that are required by ACT 143. Each school is required to hold a drill at least annually.
  • Bob Mayfield, Superintendent, presented and the Board approved the District's updated ESSER plan.
  • The Board approved the second reading of changes to policy 5114 - Nonimmigrant Students and Visitor Programs.

For more information about this meeting, including agendas, approved minutes and policy changes, click here. For more information about upcoming board meetings, click here.

25 Students Selected into the All-State Children’s Choir

All State Students
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Twenty-five students from the Kimberly Area School District have been selected for 2024 All-State Choirs by the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association. All-State Choir celebrates some of our best young singers in the state. The event is open to students from fourth grade through college, and is part of the WCDA Conference in January. Students are chosen based on director nominations and should be trustworthy, skilled musicians who demonstrate academic prowess, intrinsic motivation, and focus in rehearsal. Congratulations to the students listed below, for pursuing excellence in the arts!


The All-State Choirs will perform in January, the public is invited to attend. More information can be found at https://www.wischoral.org/all-state.


MAPLEVIEW

Grade 6:

Piper Bosetski

Priya De Caro

Ella Fraser

Noelle Jensen

Mariah Schultz

Ian Wright


WOODLAND

Grade 5:

Jacob Gralapp

Elena Hoffman

Cora Lang

Connor Lindenstruth

Grade 6:

Ethan Mittenzwei

Alaina Williams

Elin Williamson


JRG

Xavier Krueger

Claire Lanari

Jacob Ostermann

Sophia Ricciardi

Evan Seroy


KHS

Fiona Bosetski

Faith Gilkerson

Andrew Gralapp

Rachel Lawrence

Tucker LeClair

Rowan McClure

Derek Zou

The 4K Center Literacy Celebrates Fire Prevention Week

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The 4K Center for Literacy students were paid a special visit by the Kimberly Fire Department and Emergency Medical Response Team in observance of the 2023 Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign theme was, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” The team educated students about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. Thank you to the Kimberly Fire Department and Emergency Medical Response Team for stopping in!

Weather Cancellations/Delays Reminder

School Closings and delays graphic
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Winter is right around the corner. If weather conditions dictate that there will be no school or a delayed start, a decision to keep the schools closed is usually made by 6:00 a.m. Parents with students in school receive a direct call, text and/or email from our autocall system through Infinite Campus since that is the fastest way to communicate with thousands of parents at one time.

As a reminder: If you have a new phone number or email address, please update your information in the Infinite Campus parent portal or contact your school’s secretary to update the portal. Weather alerts and school closings are sent as “General Notifications.” Announcements are also sent to local T.V. and radio stations. Our website and Facebook page are not our primary way to communicate closures. Please listen to the auto-call messages or tune in to local media outlets rather than calling the school directly.

📸 Faces of Excellence: Snapshots from Janssen Elementary

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Kimberly Area School District
425 S. Washington St
Combined Locks, WI 54113
Phone: (920) 788-7900
Robert S. Mayfield, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Board of Education
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Board of Education

Mary Pribbenow, President

Brad Siebers, Vice President

Penny Hoh, Treasurer

Debbie Roberts, Clerk

Kell Bales

Ammie Ebben

Timothy Handrich

About this Publication

School Matters is designed to keep you informed of current news in the Kimberly Area School District. Contact us with questions: (920) 788-7900 kasd@kimberly.k12.wi.us


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