School District of Maple Names the Next Superintendent

January 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: A MESSAGE TO OUR STAFF, PARENTS, STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY

It is with great enthusiasm that the Maple Board of Education announces the selection of Karl Morrin. as the next Superintendent to lead the School District of Maple. Mr. Morrin embodies the energy, integrity and genuine passion for serving students that the Board identified as essential qualities for its next leader.

The Board unanimously approved the hiring of Mr. Morrin after a rigorous search, and wishes to thank the staff, parents, and community members for their participation in this process. The next district administrator has big shoes to fill after long-standing Superintendent Sara Croney announced her retirement. Mr. Morrin currently serves as the Superintendent of the School District of Florence County, and comes highly recommended by his colleagues. He has been in the position since 2021. Prior to Florence County, Karl served as the assistant superintendent of Menominee Indian School in Keshena where he began working in 2014. Karl has been in k-12 education for 27 years. Karl is also the current president of the WIAA Board of Control. 

A NOTE FROM KARL “I am truly honored to be named the next District Administrator for the School District of Maple. This district has a commitment to excellence in and out of the classroom, which I have watched grow into being one of the best districts, not only in the area, but in the state.

Being a native of Washburn I am very familiar with all of the towns and villages that make up the School District of Maple. My goal is to be a visible leader throughout our communities and lead our district, so each and every one of our students find success now and in the future!”

Although Karl will not be joining Maple officially until July 1, prior to that time, he will spend time getting acquainted with the Board, staff and community. His vision, passion and energy for the success of every child makes this transition a bright, new and exciting time. We know you will join us in welcoming Karl to the Maple School District. Go Tigers!

The Maple Board of Education

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room, #2270 at Northwestern High School
Start of meeting YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/live/-IdVg3m8K3I
Post Executive Session YouTube Link: http://youtube.com/live/frEkWCfJp-k
Friday, January 27, 2023 – 4:30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the January 27, 2023 special meeting agenda open and executive sessions.
4. Consideration to move to an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c)(e)(f). Included under this item is candidate selection and contract for the superintendent vacancy 2023-25.
   1. Reconvene to open session.
5. Approval of employment and contract for the new Superintendent 2023-25.
6. Adjourn.

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room - #2270 at Northwestern High School
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the January 24, 2023 special meeting agenda open and executive sessions.
4. Consideration to move to an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c)(f). Included under this item is candidate is final interviews for the new 2023-24 superintendent.
5. Adjournment.

STAFF AND COMMUNITY INTERVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING

School District of Maple
Art Room - #2278 at Northwestern High School
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 – 4:30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the January 24, 2023 special meeting agenda open and executive sessions.
4. Consideration to move to an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c)(f). Included under this item is candidate is final interviews for the new 2023-24 superintendent.
5. Adjournment.

2023-24 Open Enrollment Enrollment

What is Open Enrollment?

The inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside.

Who can apply?

Any Wisconsin resident in 4K to grade 12 may apply to attend a nonresident school district under the open enrollment program. However, a child may transfer to a nonresident school district for early childhood education or 4K only if the child’s resident school district offers the same type of program and only if the child is eligible for that program in the resident school district.

When can parents apply?

The regular open enrollment application period for the 2023-24 school year begins on February 6, 2023, and ends at 4:00 pm on April 28, 2023. The best way to apply is online (a link to the online application is at the top of this page during the application period).  Additional information on the regular open enrollment application season can be found on the DPI applications page.

Click here for the DPI Open Enrolments Informational Webpage

Click here for the 2023-24 Open Enrollment Brochure

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE
Maple, Wisconsin 54854

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD SPRING PRIMARY ELECTION

Notice is hereby given to the electors of the School District of Maple that a spring primary election for school board members will be held on the 21st day of February 2023. Voting will be conducted at the regular polling places in each township or village from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Each qualified voter should vote in the township or village of which he/she is a resident. The following is a sample of the ballot, including the names of all candidates in the order in which they will appear on the official ballot. Each elector may vote for three candidates for school board. Six candidates will progress to the April 4, 2023 ballot for the
spring election.

SHARI M. OLSON, CLERK
POSTED: February 17, 2023

Click here to view the sample ballot.

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room, #2270 at Northwestern High School
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 – UPDATE: 4:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance. 
2. Report on how the public was notified. 
3. Approval of the January 11, 2023 special meeting agenda open and executive sessions.
4. Consideration to move to an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c)(e).  Included under this item is candidate interviews for the new 2023-24 superintendent. 
5.  Adjournment. 

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room, #2270 at Northwestern High School
Monday, January 9, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.
https://youtu.be/BCcExUrXedk

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.  There is a time for public comments during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.  

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance. 
2. Report on how the public was notified. 
3. Approval of the January 9, 2023 agenda open and executive sessions.
4. Consent Agenda:  
   1. December 12, 2022 regular board meeting minutes.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices. 
   4. Resignation(s)/Retirement/Employment 
5. Report on Critical Response Mapping  
6. Approval Items:  
   1. Request from Anna Haskins Danceline Coach to attend the overnight regional competition on January 27-28, 2023 at DC Everest High School in Schofield, WI.  If they qualify for the state competition, it will be held in La Crosse, WI, on February 4, 2023, which will not require an overnight stay.    
   2. Open Enrollment Policy - Space Availability
   3. CESA 12 Property Purchase – Consider approval of the CESA 12 Board of Control Resolution to Purchase Real Property for CESA Usage.
   4. Adjustment of Daily Schedule to Plan for Additional Inclement Weather Days, 2022-23. 
7. Administrative Report: 
   1. Communications
   2. School Board Verification of Election and Drawing of Ballot Order
   3. Liability and Property/Casualty Insurance
   4. Maintenance Update
   5. Donations
   6. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
      1. State Education Convention – January 17-20, 2023
      2. 2023 Delegate Assembly  
   7. CESA #12 Report 
   8. Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern Elementary/Iron River Elementary Schools, Athletics and Activities Director, Director of Special Education and Student Board Representatives, Student, staff, and community recognition
8. Comments from the audience.
9. Consideration to move to an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c)(e).  Included are administrative and middle management contracts for 2023-2025, staffing, salaries, fringe benefits for 2023-24 and candidate interviews for the new superintendent for 2023-    24. 
10.  Adjournment. 

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room, #2270 at Northwestern High School
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the January 3, 2023 special meeting agenda open and executive sessions.
4. Consideration to move to an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c)(e). Included under this item is candidate selection for the hiring of a new superintendent.
5. Adjournment.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Northwestern High School Room #2270
https://youtu.be/cTMGFvVFSV4
Monday, December 12, 2022 – 5:00 p.m.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the December 12, 2022 agenda.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. November 14, 2022 regular board meeting, open and executive sessions.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment
5. Report: Wisconsin State Report Cards for the District and Schools – 2021-22, Brad Larrabee-District Assessment Coordinator
6. Approval Items:
   1. Request from Peter Lawton and Nick Olson Northwestern Middle School Advisors and Student Council Representatives to plan and attend an “Experience Day” on Friday, February 17, 2023.
   2. Request from Darren Nyhus, FFA Advisor to attend, along with two students, the 2023 Halftime Leadership Conference in Stevens Point on January 13-14, 2023.
   3. Fab Lab Grant Application – Board of Education Letter of Support
   4. Report and Recommendations from the December 12, 2022 Curriculum Committee Meeting.
7. Administrative reports:
   1. Communications
   2. 102nd State Education Convention – January 17-20, 2023
   3. Maintenance Report
   4. Donation(s)
   5. WASB and Legislative Correspondence
   6. CESA #12 Report
   7. Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern Elementary/Iron River Elementary Schools, Athletic Director/Activities Director, Director of Special Education, School Counselors and Student Representatives.
   8. Student, staff, and community recognition: Northwestern High School’s One Act Play Paper or Plastic, received the Critic’s Choice Award at the Wisconsin State One-Act Play contest, held as part of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Theatre Festival on November 17-19, 2022. Additionally, the production earned an Ensemble Award and Technical Theatre Award. Ella Cain, Gr. 12, earned an Outstanding Acting Award as “Cracked Egg Woman.”
8. Comments from the audience.
9. Adjournment.