2024-25 Start of School Year Schedules

The Board of Education and the school district staff wish to welcome students back for the 2024-25 school year. The new school year will begin during the first week of September for students residing in the School District of Maple. School  breakfast and lunch will be served each day school is in session.

• Thursday and Friday, August 22 & 23 - orientation for new teachers.
• Tuesday, August 27 - inservice day for all staff - instructional staff, support staff and bus drivers.
• Wednesday, August 28 - inservice day for all teachers and selected support staff.
• Thursday and Friday, August 29 & 30 - summer school/open house days for all instructional staff and selected support staff.

ELEMENTARY:

Kindergarten: To help children transition smoothly into their kindergarten classroom, a staggered start will be used. Each class will be divided into two groups, Group A and Group B. Families will be notified regarding which group their child has been assigned. On the staggered start days, a smaller number of students will enable the teacher to provide close personal attention to each student as daily routines and procedures are introduced.

• Monday, September 2 - Labor Day—No School
• Tuesday, September 3 - School for all students in grades 1-5
• Wednesday, September 4 is the starting date for Kindergarten - Group A
• Thursday, September 5 is the starting date for Kindergarten - Group B
• Friday, September 6 is the first day for ALL students in Kindergarten
• Monday, September 9 is the starting date for children enrolled in the early childhood special education class
• Monday, September 9 is the first day for the Monday/Tuesday 4K Group
• Wednesday, September 11 is the first day for the Wednesday/Thursday 4K Group

4K on-site program: Parents will be notified of a “meet and greet” with the teacher during the week for September 3-6. You can also sign up
to meet with the teacher during the Open House, held on August 29-30, 2024. If you did not receive notification for the “meet and greet,”
please contact Barb Evans, Elementary Administrative Assistant at Northwestern Elementary School, 715-364-8465, Ext. #1301.

The 4K off-site program: Family Forum Head Start in Brule, will be holding a “Welcome Day” for parents and students on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. On September 4, buses for Head Start will begin to pick-up students.

Parents of early childhood special education students will receive information from the teacher.

NORTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL:

The first day of school for students in grades 6 through 8 is Tuesday September 3, 2024.

NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL:

The first day of school for students for grade 9 only is Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The first day for ALL students in grades 9-12 is Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

2024 Open House Information

We are encouraging parents/guardians of our students to attend our Annual Summer School/Open House on Thursday, August 29 and Friday, August 30 at all four district schools.  Times of the open house for both days are 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00 (closed 12:00-1:00)

• SCHOOL PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN – GRADES 4K THROUGH 11
• DISTRIBUTION OF CHROMEBOOKS FOR GRADES 6-12
• LEARN ABOUT THE CURRICULUM
• RECEIVE LOCKS AND LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS
• BUILDING TOURS
• REVIEW HANDBOOKS
• BRING IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Please stop by the nurse's office during the open house. The nurses will be available to assist parents/guardians with the drop off of medications, inhalers, emergency medication, as-needed medication, immunization records, and medical forms. Required medication forms will be available, if needed, otherwise you can find all of the forms on our website at https://www.nw-tigers.org/District/1252-School-Nurse.html.

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room 2270 – Northwestern High School
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

A G E N D A

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. The agenda was posted throughout the district according to school board policy and posted on the District webpage.
3. Approval of the Wednesday, August 21, 2024 special meeting 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). Included under these items is a staffing discussion for 2024-25.

Reconvene to Open Session

5. Approval of NMS and IRES new staff hiring.
6. Adjournment.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Northwestern High School, District Conference Room, #2270
https://youtube.com/live/27FxtyOZnI8?feature=share
Monday, August 12, 2024 – 4:30 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 meeting. There may be a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

A G E N D A

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the August 12, 2024 agenda and executive session agendas.
4. Consideration to move to an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open session according to Wisconsin State Statute §19.85(1)(f) and 118.125 – To discuss inter-District transfers involving specific District students.

Reconvene to open session at 5:30 p.m.

5. Consent Agenda:
   1. July 15, 2024 regular board meeting and closed session minutes.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment.
6. Approval Items:
   1. Board of Education Priorities
   2. Milk Bids
   3. 2024-25 Handbooks – Student, Teachers, Special Education, Co/Extra Curricular, Employee, Transportation
   4. 2024-25 Building Emergency Management Plans
   5. Policies:
      1. First Reading - New:
         1. 6424 - Purchasing Cards
      2. Second Reading - New:
         1. 2264 - Special Update - Title IX - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex In Education Programs or Activities
7. Administrative Report:
   1. Communications Received
   2. Budget Hearing/Annual Meeting Format – September 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
   3. Maintenance Update
   4. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Update
   5. CESA #12 Report
   6. Donation(s)
   7. Student, staff, and community recognition
8. Comments from the audience.
9. Consideration for an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(a)(f) as well as 120.13(1)(c) the Board will discuss the potential conditional early reinstatement of an expelled student. 
   Also according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c) and (f) for the purpose of discussion and potential action regarding the procedure to implement to review employment concerns regarding an individual employee and the performance of employee(s) which may involve the disclosure of employee performance record information.
10. Adjournment.

Auction Items Available!

The School District of Maple has items listed on the Wisconsin Surplus Auction site.

Items available include the following:

• (6) Blue Bird Conventional 71-Passenger School Buses
• 2008 Chevrolet Express Blue Bird Microbird 19-Passenger Wheelchair Accessible Bus
• (2) 2019 Blue Bird 44-Passenger Multi Function School Activity Buses - Propane Fueled
• 2003 Chevrolet G2500 Express Cargo Van

The auction ends Thursday, Jul 25,  2024 @ 10:20 AM

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room 2270 – Northwestern High School
https://www.youtube.com/live/muy0Dv4Quc4?si=rdcvDrPeaFXZYZwv
Monday, July 15, 2024 – 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 hearing. There may be a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

A G E N D A

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance
2. The agenda was posted throughout the district according to the school board policy, published as a legal ad in the Superior Telegram, posted on the District webpage.  A meeting notice was sent to The Connection for publication.
3. Approval of the July 15, 2024 agenda
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. June 10, 2024 regular board meeting minutes
   2. Treasurer’s Report
   3. Payment of Invoices
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment
5. Approval Items:
   1. 2024-25 Food Service and Meal Prices
   2. Adoption of the Wisconsin Model Standards, Common Core Standards and National Science Standards for the District 2024-25
   3. Seclusion and Restraint Report for 2023-24
   4. Updated Shared Well Agreement
   5. Policies
      1. First Reading – New:
         1. 2264 - Special Update - Title IX - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex In Education Programs or Activities
      2. Second Reading - New:
         1. 5610 – Suspension and Expulsion
         2. 6611 – District-Supported/Sponsored Student Activity Accounts
         3. 6700 – Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
      3. Technical Changes:
         1. 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex In Education Programs or Activities
6. Administrative Report:
   1. Communications Received
   2. School Handbooks
   3. Maintenance Report
   4. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
   5. CESA #12 Report
   6. Donation(s)
   7. Student, staff, and community recognition
7. Comments from the audience
8. Consideration for a closed session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c) and (f) for the purpose of discussion and potential action regarding the procedure to implement to review employment concerns regarding an individual employee and the performance of employee(s) which may involve the disclosure of employee performance record information.
9. Adjournment

2024 Summer School Information for Families

The School District of Maple is pleased to announce that Summer School courses will once again be offered during the summer. We have many exciting course options for students of all ages. 

Dates and Times

• June 10-28 - Unless otherwise noted.
• Monday - Friday - Unless otherwise noted.
• 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Unless otherwise noted.

Registration Process

• Registration for classes will be through Skyward Family Access unless otherwise noted.
• How to Enroll in Summer School - Arena Scheduling
• If you need help getting access to Skyward, please contact Candi Stariha, cstariha@nw-tigers.org

Click here for more information

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING
(Where a majority of the Board may attend)

June 10, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.
https://www.youtube.com/live/Kbp55N61dAI?si=7LTzEOtIHamYOO5G
District Office Conference Room

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call. (Mr. Glonek, Chair; Mr. Granlund, Mr. Hursh)
2. The notice of the meeting was posted on District webpage, published as a legal ad in the Superior Telegram and posted throughout the District according to school board policy.
3. Resale of used vehicles and surplus items.
4. Update on the Midland Fueling Station.
5. Update on the Revisions to the Activity/Field Trip Transportation Billing/Costs for 2024-25.
6. Update on the Football Field Turf Replacement Project.
7. Adjournment.

Regular School Board Meeting

School District of Maple
District Conference Room at Northwestern High School, Room 2270
https://www.youtube.com/live/ny1WlmtaVUI?si=ATziHM8jZWDV08PH
Monday, June 10, 2024 – 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 in public and is not to be considered a public meeting. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

A G E N D A

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. The agenda was posted throughout the district according to school board policy, published as a legal ad in the Superior Telegram, posted on the District webpage. A meeting notice was sent to WNXR for announcement and The Connection for publication.
3. Approval of the agenda.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. May 6, 2024 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive session.
      1. Revision of the March 18, 2024 Minutes, Item 6g.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Retirement/Resignations/Employment/Leave of Absence
5. Amy Mack – Report on the National Conference of the National Art Educators Association
6. Northwestern Tigers Education Foundation
7. Approval Items:
   1. Promissory Note for $450,000 with Security State Bank of Iron River, WI for the Turf Replacement Project.
   2. WIAA Senior High Membership Renewal for 2024-25.
   3. Cooperative Agreement with South Shore – Occupational Therapist.
   4. Report and Recommendations from the June 10, 2024 Buildings/Grounds/Transportation Committee Meeting.
   5. Policies:
      1. Revisions
         • 0100 – Definitions
         • 0122 – Board Powers
         • 0144.3 – Conflict of Interest
         • 0171.03 – Clerk
         • 5517 – Student Anti-Harassment
         • 6325 – Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds
         • 6610 – Non-District Supported Student Activity Accounts
         • 7440 – Facility Security
         • 7540 – Technology
         • 7544 – Use of Social Media
         • 8310 – Public Records
         • 8431 – Preparedness for Toxic Hazards
         • 9130 – Public Requests, Suggestions or Comments
      2. Technical Changes:
         • 0171.4 – Treasurer, 2210 – Curriculum Development, 8442 – Reporting Accidents
      3. First Reading – New Policies
         • 5610 – Suspension and Expulsion
         • 6611 – District-Supported/Sponsored Student Activity Accounts
         • 6700 – Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
8. Administrative report:
   1. Communications
   2. Board Committee Assignments
   3. Maintenance Report
   4. CESA #12 Report
   5. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
   6. Donation(s)
   7. Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern Elementary School, Director of Special Education, and Athletic and Activities Director.
   8. Student, staff, and community recognition:
9. Comments from the audience.
10. Consideration for an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(a)(c) and (f). Included under these items is a discussion on contracts and benefits for rehired annuitants and expulsion hearings.
11. Adjournment.

District Office Summer Hours

Starting Monday, June 10th, the District Office will be open from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.  

The office will be closed on Fridays.