School Matters 10/9/2023

October 2023

Vol. 11, Issue 16

• Bob Mayfield, Superintendent, on behalf of Jackie DePeau, Principal of Kimberly High School, sought approval of the Start College Now and Early College Credit requests for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year. The Board approved seven student requests for ten different courses totalling 31 college credits. Students will be taking classes at Fox Valley Technical College as well as Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to earn college and High School credits simultaneously.
  
• Superintendent Bob Mayfield also presented the Third Friday enrollment data, confirming the trend of declining enrollment. Overall enrollment is down by 115 Full-Time Equivalents (FTE). This decrease in enrollment translates into significant financial decreases for the District. It's noteworthy that despite numerous residential developments within the District, student enrollment from these areas remains low. Open enrollment, students attending our district from other areas, as well as those continuing to attend their previous school district after moving here, both continue to rise steadily, but do not offset the overall decline. The decline in enrollment poses a substantial challenge for future budget planning.
  
• Dawn Ludwig, Director of Human Resources, shared information on self-funding the District's health insurance. Self-funding would give the District more control over rising insurance costs, while still offering a wide-variety of provider options. She reviewed the difference between fully funded, the District's current model, and self-funding. A self-funded model encourages members to be consumers of their healthcare, offers a high-quality network of providers at the lowest cost, offers bundled services and cost-reductions on prescription medications. The Board approved a motion to allow administration to further explore self-funded insurance options for the 2024-25 plan year.
  
• Bob Mayfield, Superintendent, reviewed the first reading of policy 5114 - Non-immigrant 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.

Upcoming Board Meetings:

October 23, 2023

November 13, 2023

November 27, 2023

Kimberly High School Senior Shanice Warigi recently earned the National African American Recognition Award (NAARA) from the College Board National Recognition Programs. The programs, which include the National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, and National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program, celebrate students' remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on PSAT and/or AP tests.

Shanice is one of 72,000 students nationwide recognized for her academic honors. To be eligible for these honors, students must have a 3.5 GPA and either excel on the PSAT or earn a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams. Additionally, they must attend school in a rural area or small town, or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino, or Indigenous/Native. Congratulations, Shanice!

It was a September filled with exercise, fresh air, and excitement for KASD students. From fun runs to celebrating National Walk to School Day, our students have been actively engaged in various enriching activities.

Mapleview Intermediate School had an impressive turnout of 100 students for National Walk to School Day! But they weren't alone— the 4K Center for Literacy, Janssen, Sunrise, Westside, Woodland Elementary and Woodland Intermediate also joined. There was a great turnout, with many students, family members, and staff attending the events.

Our Parent Teacher Organizations have been hard at work organizing fun runs across the District. These events are more than just fundraisers; they celebrate our students' enthusiasm and commitment. Proceeds from the runs will help fund a variety of areas, including playground improvements, musical instruments, books, elementary and intermediate activities, staff appreciation gifts, etc. Whether they ran, walked, or skipped, each lap completed was a victory lap in our eyes.

The District is starting a safety campaign around the concept of “See Something Say Something.” We are encouraging school and community members to become the eyes and ears of the Kimberly Area School District in order to provide information that protects the wellbeing of students and staff. If you see something concerning, such as bullying, discrimination, mental health concerns or thoughts of self-harm, we are asking for your help to report it immediately so it can be addressed. We are reinforcing that our schools have no place for intolerance. We invite you to create an environment of kindness and respect for all. Read more about this campaign on our website https://bit.ly/see-something-say-something23.

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

Mary Pribbenow, President

Brad Siebers, Vice President

Penny Hoh, Treasurer

Debbie Roberts, Clerk

Kell Bales

Ammie Ebben

Timothy Handrich

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