SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE
MAPLE, WI 54854

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 111.70(4)(cm)2, WISCONSIN STATUTES, THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021, AT 9:00 A.M., VIA TELEPHONE AND IN THE ADMINISTRATION'S BOARD ROOM, ROOM 2271, AT 4751 S. COUNTY ROAD F, MAPLE, WI, REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE AND REPRESENTATIVES OF AFSCME, LOCAL 1397-A, REPRESENTING THE BUS DRIVERS AND MECHANICS, WILL HOLD AN OPEN MEETING AT WHICH TIME THE PARTIES WILL SUBMIT THEIR INITIAL BARGAINING PROPOSALS TO THE OTHER PARTY IN WRITING. IN ADDITION, AT THIS MEETING EACH PARTY WILL PRESENT SUPPORTING RATIONALE FOR ITS PROPOSALS. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT FOLLOWING THE EXCHANGE OF PROPOSALS, THE PARTIES WILL CONTINUE TO BARGAIN IN EITHER OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION.

GAIL M. SAARI, CLERK
JANUARY 22, 2021

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 16th day of February, 2021. 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 two candidates for school board. Four candidates will progress to the April 6, 2021 ballot for the spring election.

GAIL M. SAARI, CLERK
POSTED: February 12, 2021

Click here for the full notice and sample ballot (PDF)

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple
Northwestern High School Auditorium
Monday, January 11, 2021 – 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 participation 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 11, 2021 agenda open and executive sessions.

4. Consent Agenda:

   1. December 14, 2020 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive sessions.

   2. Treasurer’s Report.

   3. Payment of Invoices.

   4. Resignation(s)/Retirement/Employment/Leave of Absence

5. Approval Items:

   1. Request to Teach Remotely

   2. Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Continuation

   3. Open Enrollment Policy - Space Availability

   4. Request for New Scoreboard Fundraiser

   5. Angel Fund - Parameters for Use

6. Administrative Report:

   1. Communications

   2. Liability and Property/Casualty Insurance

   3. School Board Verification of Election

   4. Maintenance Update

   5. Donations

   6. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report

      1. State Education Convention

   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.

   9. Student, staff, and community recognition:

      1. Michael Goodlet, cast and crew for “The Happy Prince: A Radio Play” received the “All State Award.”

      2. Lily Cain, Gr. 12 – received the “Outstanding Acting Award” for her role as “Little Sparrow.”

7. Comments from the audience.

8. Adjournment.

2020 Fall Sports Recognition

Due to our inability to hold our traditional sports banquets, as well as hold our typical Recognition Assemblies during the school day as we did last spring with our Honors Banquet and Commencement...we did what we hope is the next best thing by creating this slideshow recognizing and celebrating our student-athletes and their accomplishments. Thank you to our kids, coaches, parents and community for their participation and support of NHS during this fall season. TigerProud!!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO!!

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple
Northwestern High School Auditorium 
Monday, December 14, 2020 – 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 participation 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 14, 2020 agenda.
4. Consideration for an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c), (e) and (f).  Included under these is failure of an employee to report and salary/wage increases for all employee groups for 2021-22.
   1. Reconvene to open session at 5:45 p.m.
5. Consent Agenda:  
   1. November 9, 2020 regular board meeting, November 12, 2020 special          meeting and December 10, 2020 special meeting minutes, open and executive sessions.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices. 
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment/Leave of Absence/Retirement.
6. Approval Items:
   1. Request for Inter-District Transfer and transportation from Iron River to Northwestern Elementary School. 
   2. Report and Recommendations from the December 14, 2020 Curriculum Committee Meeting.
   3. Approval of the Final Budget.
   4. Salary and wage increases for 2021-22.
7. Administrative reports:
   1. Communications  
   2. Maintenance Update 
   3. 100th State Education Convention – January 20-22, 2021
   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, and Student Representatives. 
   8. Student, staff, and community recognition:
8. Comments from the audience.  
9. Adjournment.                               
    

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
NHS Auditorium 
Monday, December 14, 2020, 4:15 p.m.

AGENDA 

1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call: Gail Saari, Chair; Rachel Zwicky, Nancy Lind, Committee Members.
3. The meeting was published in the Superior Telegram, posted on the District webpage and throughout the District according to School Board Policy.
4. Northwestern High School – New Courses for 2021-22
   1. Advanced English 10 – Jovin Kroll
      1. Grade 10
      2. 1.0 Credit. 
   2. Introduction to Engineering – Laurence Charlier
      1. Grades 9-12
      2. .5 Credit
   3. Applied Engineering – Laurence Charlier
      1. Grades 11,12
      2. .5 Credit 
5. Northwestern Middle School – New Procedure
   1. Summer School programming – beginning summer 2021
   2. Credit recovery for middle school students that fail classes.
6.  Adjournment.
    

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Room #2207 at Northwestern High School
Thursday, December 10, 2020 – 3:00 p.m. (UPDATED TIME)

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public meeting. This is a special meeting called for a specific purpose and therefore there is no public participation agenda item. This meeting will be held in a virtual format and streamed via YouTube.  Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/JBPxYlBNHm0

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the December 10, 2020 special meeting agenda.
4. Update, discussion and approval on reopening of schools on December 14 2020.
5. Adjournment.

Athletics News: Monday, December 7, 2020

The Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association has named Northwestern HS Boys Cross Country Coach, Phil McGrath,  as the District 1 Boys CC coach of the year.

Congrats to Coach McGrath!!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Friday, December 4, 2020

ATTENDING CO-CURRICULAR EVENTS AT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE

Until December 14, 2020 the School District of Maple will only be allowing spectators at school sponsored co-curricular events that have a pass from the school. This will be 2 passes per player and no visiting spectators will be admitted.

After December 14, 2020, pending board of education action,  the school district will allow spectators to attend school sponsored events for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. With the COVID 19 Pandemic, we will have expectations of adult & student spectators at these events in order to help mitigate the spread of the virus so we can continue and maintain educational and co-curricular activities.

• Commit to social distancing (6’) at  events. 
• Families should be seated together, socially distanced from others.
• PK- 5 Students must sit with a parent/family member.
• High school students can be seated in the student section, socially distanced.
• People should NOT attend an event if they:
  • Have tested Positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
  • Have been identified as a close contact to a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
  • Are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms: Fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, muscle/body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
• By State mandate, all spectators as well as players, coaches, officials and event workers are required to wear a face covering at events.
• Please make use of the hand sanitizer that will be provided.
• There will be no concessions available 
• Games will be live streamed on iFan and/or on Hudl Focus which can be accessed on the School District of Maple YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oEYIUl3BHnn95YeyIwGWg/).
• At the conclusion of an event, spectators should immediately exit the facility.

These protocols must be followed for us to continue to host events with spectators. An increase in positive cases will lead to the possible cancellation of events.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple
NHS Auditorium at Northwestern High School
Monday, November 9, 2020 – 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 participation 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 November 9, 2020 agenda.
4. Consent Agenda:  
   1. October 12, 2020 board meeting minutes.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices. 
   4. Resignation/Employment/Retirement/Leave of Absence
5. Approval Items:   
   1. Discussion/Update to District COVID-19 Plan and Restrictions for Building Use
   2. Plan for Online Instruction 4K-5, 2021-22
   3. Additional Technology Education Teacher for 2021-22
   4. EDGAR Policy Revisions:
      1. No. 6114 – Cost Principles, Spending Federal Funds
      2. No. 6325 – Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds            
   5. Emergency Management Plans – District/Schools  
6. Administrative reports:
   1. Communications Received
   2. Final Aid Certification and Tax Levy for 2020-21
   3. School Board Election Notice and Schedule
   4. Curriculum Committee Meeting, 4:30 p.m., December 14, 2020.                
   5. Maintenance Update
   6. 100th State Education Convention – January 20-22, 2021
   7. Donation(s)
   8. WASB correspondence and legislative report  
   9. CESA #12 Report 
   10. Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern Elementary/Iron River Elementary Schools, Athletic Director/Activities Coordinator, Director of Special Education, and Student Board Representatives. 
   11. Student, staff, and community recognition:
   12. WASB Member Recognition:  Mike Granlund and Rachel Zwicky, Level 1; Nancy Lind, Level 3
7. Comments from the audience.  
8. Adjournment.