December 8, 2023

Dear Families,

As the winter season approaches, I would like to inform you that this year we may be implementing a two (2) hour delay and early dismissals.  

There may be times when the weather and the forecast determines that we need to call off school and close for the day.  If the roads or weather are poor in the morning but it looks like it may clear up by 10:00 a.m, I will be calling for a two (2) hour delay.

The process for determining school closing is checking with the Transportation Department as well as the Bayfield and Douglas County Highway Departments to see what the conditions of the roads are.  If the roads are in poor condition, I would make the two (2) hour delay call no later than 5:10 a.m.  If we feel that the weather is letting up and that the roads will be passable, we will follow through with the two (2) hour delay schedule.  If we feel that the weather is not letting up and or will continue to be poor throughout the morning, we will make the call to close school no later than 6:45 a.m.

This also applies to making a call for an early dismissal.  Depending on what time poor weather is moving into our area, we will let families know in advance if we would be closing school early.

The reason for these changes are strictly for the safety of our students and staff who would be on the roads with poor driving conditions.  Our bus drivers have proven to be excellent drivers in the winter time, but this is for their safety as well as our students on our buses.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this matter.

Yours in Education,

Karl B. Morrin, District Administrator
School District of Maple

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING

(Where a majority of the Board may attend)
District Conference Room at NHS, #2270
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R9rQ3TrfFQ
4:15 p.m. - Monday, December 11, 2023

AGENDA

1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call: Shari Olson, Chair; Jeremiah Glonek, Dan Cowley - 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:
   1. New Course – Communications 110 – Introduction to Communications; 5 High School Credit; UW-Superior Dual Credit Course – 3 credits
   2. New Course – Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Contract with Northwood Technical College; Credit To Be Determined
   3. Construction I – Redefined; Northwood Technical College Duel Credit Course – 2 credits; .5 High School Credit
   4. Combined Two Courses: Introduction to Culinary Foods & World Food Cultures; To: Introduction to Culinary Foods and World Food Cultures; .5 High School Credit
5. Adjournment.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Northwestern High School Room #2270
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo41738IxdY
Monday, December 11, 2023 – 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 11, 2023 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. Approval Items:
   1. Request from Peter Lawton, Northwestern Middle School Student Council Advisor and Student Council Representatives to plan and attend an “Experience Day” on Friday, February 16, 2024.
   2. Request from Darren Nyhus, FFA Advisor to attend, along with two students, the 2023 Halftime Leadership Conference in Stevens Point on January 12-13, 2024.
   3. Report and Recommendations from the December 11, 2023 Curriculum Committee Meeting.
   4. 2024-25 Teacher/School Calendar
   5. Essentia Health – Tigers Fitness Center Non-Supervised Access Hours.
   6. Policies – 2nd Reading

• 0164 – Meetings - New Bylaws (New policy to combine all board meeting policies)
• 5350 – Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
• 5505 – Academic Honesty
• 7250.01 – Memorials for Staff and Students
• 7440.02 – Smart Monitoring
• 7540.08 – Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Policies - Revisions/Updated
  • 0143.2 – Board Member Information Requests

6. Report: Wisconsin State Report Cards for the District and Schools – 2023-24, Brad Larrabee-District Assessment Coordinator
7. Administrative reports:
   1. Communications
   2. 3-Year-Old Kindergarten Surveys
   3. 103rd State Education Convention – January 16-19, 2023
   4. Verification of Candidates and Drawing of Ballot Order – 9:00 a.m., January 3, 2024
   5. Maintenance Report
   6. Donation(s)
   7. WASB and Legislative Correspondence
   8. CESA #12 Report
   9. 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.
   10. Student, staff, and community recognition
       1. Cast of the One-Act Play and Adam Helbach, Director and Pat Luostari, Assistant Director of “Something’s Rotten in the State of Denmark” received the Critic’s Choice Award for the production, representing an elite level of achievement at  the State Festival.  Additionally, the production earned: Ensemble Award, Directing Award, and Technical Theatre Award. Plus, earning Outstanding Acting Awards - Iva Jukic as “Ghost”, Mateo Staffenecker as “Tom, Hamlet”.
8. Comments from the audience.
9. Adjournment.

NHS Activities Round-Up: November 2023

Yearbook

If you have not ordered a yearbook yet and would like to, please either visit https://www.jostens.com/ to order one or fill out an order form (found in the office) and submit payment to the office. The current price is $73. This offer is available until January 27.

Band

On Friday, November 17, the marching band performed in the KBJR Christmas City of the North Parade in Duluth.  December has band members performing in two concerts.  On Monday, December 4, the Jazz Band will perform in Java Jive (Winter Jazz Concert) and on Monday, December 8, the Concert Band will perform with NMS band members in the Winter Band Concert.  Shortly thereafter, the NHS Pep Band will provide pregame music at the Thursday, December 21 Girls Basketball Game.
Java Jive YouTube Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l04qsphiKpk
Winter Band Concert YouTube Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3Y7yz8jcqw

Choir

Concert Choir,  Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz, Satis Stella (previously the SA Group), and Wolf Pack are busy preparing for the Winter Choir Concert on Monday, December 11th. Small groups are also preparing for the Tour of Schools which will take place during the school day on Thursday, December 21st and caroling at Bentleyville which is on Sunday, December 3rd.  

Cross Country

Morgan Martens ran at the State Cross Country Meet in Wisconsin Rapids and took 26th place overall.  Your Girls Cross Country team got 8th place and received Academic All-State honors.  Congratulations!

DECA

DECA students will be attending the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin on December 8th.  Students will learn from industry professionals, tour Lambeau/Hall of Fame, and will attend a professional hockey game.  Moreover, they will tour UW-Eau Claire and UW-Green Bay.  It’s going to be a DECA-tastic experience!  

Drama

The cast and crew of Northwestern's Drama team concluded their season and recently returned from state competition at UW-Green Bay on the 18th of November. They put on a great show and were recognized with Outstanding Technical Theatre, Outstanding Ensemble, and the Critics Choice Awards. Further, two students (Mateo Stauffenecker and Iva Jukic) were recognized with Outstanding Acting awards.

FCA

Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Friday morning in Room 3058 at 7:30 a.m.  Our leaders are Ashlyn Sutherland, Jenna Hursh, Lawson Burkhart and Addison Hanson.  Breakfast treats are available.

FCCLA

FCCLA completed their Thanksgiving Basket Drive. With the help of the community, NHS, and NES, they were able to donate 37 Thanksgiving baskets and a check for $160 to food shelves in Poplar and Iron River. They have also begun their annual candy bar fundraiser. Now we will begin planning for the annual Christmas Tea. 

FFA

The FFA attended the Mission and Impact Leadership Conferences in Green Bay in November. Nine students Maria Wiita, Lily Kwako, Kaylie Thomas, Gannon Hill, Ashley Erickson, Brendon Harding, Francesca Germano, and Isaac Pooler represented Northwestern High School.

NES Mentors

Our NES mentors are doing a great job!  Thank you for the difference you are making in the lives of our NES students.  If you are interested in being a mentor, please check with Mrs. Vik in room 3055 or with Mrs. Hietala via email.  

SADD

Students against Destructive Decisions sponsored a car at the Trunk or Treat event in downtown Poplar on Oct. 31.  Despite the snow and really cold temps., they were awesome representatives of NHS.  Thank you to Emma Wennersten and Shelby Driscoll for handing out all the treats!
 

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple

District Conference Room #2270 at Northwestern High School

Monday, November 27, 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 November 27, 2023 agenda, open and executive sessions.
4. Consideration to move to an executive session necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(a)(f). Included under this item is an expulsion hearing.
5. Adjournment.

School District of Maple
Maple, WI 54854
NOTICE OF ELECTION
APRIL 2, 2024

Wisconsin State Statutes §120.06(6)(b)

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the School District of Maple that a School Board election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 (Primary on February 20, 2024 if needed) to fill the following board positions:

Two (2) school board members-at-large

3-year term, beginning Monday, April 22, 2024 and expiring on April 26, 2027

Term of office for the following incumbent school board members expires on April 22, 2024:

• Shari M. Olson
• Adam J. Landwehr

Notice is further given, that an elector desiring to be a candidate for a position on the Board of Education for the School District of Maple must file a campaign registration statement and Declaration of Candidacy at the district office, located at Northwestern High School, 4751 South County Road F, Maple, WI 54854, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the district office ending no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the district office or district website at www.nw-tigers.org.

Forms prescribed by the Wisconsin Ethics Commission for the making of reports and statements under the campaign finance laws are available on the commission’s website (i.e., at http://ethics.wi.gov/forms and Http://elections.wi.gov/forms). The clerk will make copies of such forms and certain manuals prescribed by The Ethics Commission available to candidate committees at no charge upon request.

Please note: the District Office will be closed on December 25-29, 2023.

Dated this 24th day of November, 2023

Shari M. Olson, clerk
Board of Education
 

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
School District of Maple

Room #2270, District Conference Room - Northwestern High School
https://youtube.com/live/Q3r7Ce6auaQ?feature=share
Monday, November 13, 2023 – 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 November 13, 2023 agenda, open and executive sessions.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. October 9, 2023 regular board meeting minutes and the October 23, 2023 special meeting, open and executive  sessions.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation/Employment
5. ACT and Wisconsin Forward Exam Results – Mr. Larrabee, District Assessment Coordinator
6. Discussion – 3-Year-Old Kindergarten
7. Approval Items:
   1. Request from Ms. Forsythe, DECA Advisor, for an overnight trip to Green Bay, WI with nine (9) students to attend the Wisconsin DECA Sports and Entertainment Marketing Conference on December 7-8, 2023.
   2. Requests for overnight trips from Brian Smith, Director of Athletic and Activities for:
      1. Boys Varsity Basketball to a Holiday Tournament at Aquinas High School in La Crosse, WI on December 27-28, 2023.
      2. Wrestling Team: December 1-2, 2023 in West Salem, WI; December 8-9, 2023 in Wisconsin Dells, WI; December 27-28, 2023 in River Falls, WI.
      3. NHS Dance Team for the Regional Dance Competition at DC Everest High School.
   3. 2017 Ford Transit Cargo Van - Fund 50
   4. District Policies:

• Rescind
  • 0164.1 – Regular Meetings – Rescind
  • 0164.2 – Special Meetings – Rescind
  • 0165.1 – Notice of Meetings – Rescind
  • 1623, 3123, 4123 – Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
  • 4430.5 – Nursing Mothers
• Update
  • 0142.1 – Electoral Process
  • 0144.3 – Conflict of Interest
  • 1421, 3121, 4121 – Criminal History Record Check and Employee Self-Reporting Requirement
  • 1630.01, 3430.01, 4430.01 – Family & Medical Leave of Absence
  • 2451 – Program or Curriculum Modifications
  • 2521 – Selection of Instructional Material and Equipment
  • 3139, 4139 – Staff Discipline
  • 5113 – Open Enrollment Program (Inter-District)
  • 5200 – Attendance
  • 5517 – Student Anti-Harassment
  • 5530 – Drug Prevention
  • 6151 – Bad Checks
  • 6610 – Non-District – Supported Student Activity Accounts
  • 7440.01 – Video Surveillance and Electronic Monitoring
  • 8146 – Notification of Educational Options
  • 8310 – Public Records
  • 8420 – School Safety
  • 8500 – Food Services
  • 8531 – Free and Reduced-Price Meals
  • 8913 – Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment
• Discussion
  • District Attendance Boundary Waiver
• New – 1st Reading
  • 0164 – Meetings - New Bylaws (New policy to combine all board meeting policies)
  • 5350 – Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
  • 5505 – Academic Honesty
  • 7250.01 – Memorials for Staff and Students
  • 7440.02 – Smart Monitoring
  • 7540.08 – Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Technical Corrections: 0122-Board Powers, 0144.5-Board Member Behavior and Code of Conduct, 0151.2-Required Student Academic Standards Agenda Item, 0166-Agenda, 0171-1-Preadient; 2261.03-District and School Report Card, 4220-Evaluation of Support Staff, 5463-Credits from Nonpublic Schools, 5500-Student Code of Classroom Conduct, 5517,01-Bullying, 6152-Student Fees, Fines, and Charges, 6325-Procurement-Federal Grants/Funds, 7440-Facility Security, 8450-Control of Casual-Contact Communicable Diseases.

8. Administrative reports:
   1. Communications Received
   2. Inclement Weather – 2 Hour Late Start
   3. School Board Election Notice and Schedule
   4. Final Aid Certification and Tax Levy for 2023-24
   5. Maintenance Update
   6. 103rd State Education Convention – January 17-19, 2024
   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, District Guidance Counselors, Special Education Director and Student Board Representatives.
   11. Student, staff, and community recognition:
9. Comments from the audience.
10. 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 is employee compensation for attendance at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
11. Adjournment.

NHS Activities Round-up: October 2023
 

Yearbook

    If you have not ordered a yearbook yet and would like to, please either visit https://www.jostens.com/ to order one or fill out an order form (found in the office) and submit payment to the office. The current price is $70. This offer is available until November 18.

National Honor Society

    We are partnering with local businesses to do a clothing drive in the month of November.  We are asking students to look through their closets to donate gently used warm clothes (sweaters, sweatshirts, jeans, sweatpants, socks, jackets, shoes, etc.) 

    High school advisories will be competing to see which advisory can donate the most items – this competition will end the Friday before Thanksgiving break.

    Donation boxes will be in the high school commons as well as in a variety of local businesses – please consider donating items when you stop in these places as well (Tiger Nutrition, Backwoods Nutrition, National Bank of Commerce, Ole’s).  Look for the signs around the community.  If you have questions or would like to help in the effort, please contact Mrs. Thompson, kthompson@nw-tigers.org. 

Band

The NHS Concert Band recently performed on the Fall Concert (2023 NHS Fall Concert),  Next up are two festivals and a parade.  On November 3 & 4, three members of the band will be participating in the UMD High School Honor Band Festival.  On November 7, 15 members of the band will be participating in in the NWMA High School All-Conference Band (https://www.youtube.com/live/QfrCo_hn31A?si=9cEBUo4mhYJPwg1z).  On Friday, November 17, the marching band will perform in the KBJR Christmas City of the North Parade in Duluth.

Choir

Concert Choir just performed on the Fall Concert 2023 NHS Fall Concert. Concert Choir,  Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz, Satis Stella (previously the SA Group), and Wolf Pack are also busy preparing for the Winter Choir Concert on Monday, December 11th. Small groups are also preparing for the Tour of Schools which will take place during the school day on Thursday, December 21st and caroling at Bentleyville which is on Sunday, December 3rd.  

Drama

The cast and crew of this year's drama team are diligently rehearsing for sectional competition to be held Tuesday, October 31st at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire. The cast and crew recently received qualifying scores for sectionals at district competition in Drummond. Community members are invited to see the public performance at The Night of One Acts, held Tuesday, November 14 in the auditorium at 7:00 pm. 

FCA

Welcome to FCA!  Our leaders for this year are Lawson Burkhart, Jenna Hursh, Addison Hanson and Ashlyn Sutherland.   We meet every Friday morning in Room 3058 at 7:30 a.m.  FCA participants are making two Christmas boxes for Samaritan’s Purse.  These gifts will be delivered to a child in need.    

FFA

The FFA attended the Tri County Soil Contest in Milltown in early October. Team members included Maria Wiita, Olivia Opsahl, Emily Thompson, and Lauren Wiita. Soil Contests involve analyzing soil for their ability to have residential, commercial or agricultural value. 

NES Mentors

Thank you NES Mentors for the connections you are making with your NES student!  IF you are interested in being a mentor, please contact Mrs. Vik in Room 3055 or Mrs. Hietala via email.     

SADD

Students Against Destructive Decisions will be doing several school-wide projects.  On Tuesday, Oct. 31, SADD volunteers will be in downtown Poplar for the Trunk or Treat event from 5:00-6:15 p.m.  Look for the awesome vintage car!  Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Landwehr for loaning us a cool car for that event!      

DECA

DECA had their first chapter meeting!  We’re excited about a great upcoming year!  


 

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room #2270 at Northwestern High School
Monday, October 23, 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 October 23, 2023 agenda, open and executive sessions.
4. Consideration to move to an executive session necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(a)(f). Included under this item is an expulsion hearing.
5. Adjournment.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room #2270 at Northwestern High School
https://youtube.com/live/3uHhzy5CR00?feature=share
Monday, October 9, 2023 – 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 October 9, 2023 agenda, open and executive sessions.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. September 11, 2023 regular board meeting minutes.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment
5. Report on Wisconsin Act 20 – Mr. Larrabee
6. Approval Items:
   1. A request from Mr. Nyhus and FFA for nine (9) students to attend the overnight trip to the Mission/Impact Leadership Conference in Green Bay, WI on November 16-17, 2023.
   2. Start College Now/Early College Credit Program for Spring 2024.
   3. 2022-23 Budget Revisions.
   4. 2023-24 Tax Levy and Budget.
   5. Chippewa Valley Bank – Revised Terms, 4-Year, $253,210 Loan for Propane Buses for 2023-24.
   6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY BORROWING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,960,000 PURSUANT TO SECTION 67.12(8)(a)1, WIS. STATS.
7. Administrative report:
   1. Communications
   2. Pupil Count (September 15, 2023) and Open Enrollment Report
   3. Fall Region One Meeting – Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Best Western Hotel Chequamegon, Ashland, WI
   4. Maintenance Update
   5. Donation(s)
   6. WASB correspondence and legislative report
   7. CESA #12 report
   8. Student, Staff, Community Recognition
   9. Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern High School Athletics and Activities, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern Elementary/Iron River Elementary Schools, Director of Special Education, District Counselors and Student Board Representatives.
8. Comments from the audience.
9. Consideration to move to an executive session necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(a)(f)(c). Included under this item is a discussion on staffing and benefits for 2023-24 and an expulsion hearing.
10. Adjournment.