Picture Day is Coming!

During the 2023 District-wide Open House dates of August 30 and 31, students can get their school pictures taken.  Each building has it's own code so be sure to the use the right one when you preorder your pictures!

• IRES: EVT9NKPCK
• NES: EVT2X9RBF
• NMS: EVTBZVSQD
• NHS: 4BZWCGTVE

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Northwestern High School, District Conference Room, #2270
https://youtube.com/live/-Fl7XtDR-wo?feature=share
Monday, August 14, 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 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 14, 2023 agenda, open and executive sessions.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. July 17, 2023 regular board meeting minutes and the July 25, 2023 special meeting minutes.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment/Leave of Absence
5. Approval Items:
   1. Building Construction House Bids
   2. District Academic Career Planning Plan
   3. 2023-24 Handbooks – Student, Teachers, Special Education, Co/Extra Curricular, Employee
   4. 2023-24 Employee Handbook, Building Emergency Management Handbooks, Transportation Handbooks
   5. 2023-24 66.30 Agreement with Northwoods School District, Minong, WI for a Part-time Occupational Therapist
   6. Chippewa Valley Bank – Borrowing; $253,210 Loan for Propane Buses for 2023-24
   7. Policies:
      1. First Reading – Community Service Fund 80
   8. Second Reading, No. 5340 – Student Accidents/Illness/Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
6. Administrative Report:
   1. Communications Received
   2. Budget Hearing/Annual Meeting Format – September 25, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
   3. Maintenance Update
   4. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Update
      1. Fall Region One Meeting – Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Best Western Hotel Chequamegon, Ashland, WI
   5. CESA #12 Report
   6. Donation(s)
   7. Student, staff, and community recognition
7. Comments from the audience.
8. 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 and fringe benefit discussion for 2023-24.
9. Adjournment.

BIDS REQUESTED – NHS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION HOUSE

ADJUSTED MINIMUM BID - $39,000
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE
MAPLE, WISCONSIN 54854

Bids requested on a new home according to the instructions below:

A new home shell, one story, 24' x 36' with two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, utility room, and one full bathroom framed in, will be sold to the high bidder over a minimum of $39,000. The house is located at Northwestern High School, Maple, WI. Following are the features of this home:

1. LPI 20 Series, 9-1/2” I-Joists floor framing with LP Legacy Floor Sheathing.
2. 2x6 exterior wall construction.
3. Engineered roof truss system with 1’ heel height - 6/12 Pitch.
4. 5/8” OSB used on the roof sheathing.
5. 7/16” OSB used on wall sheathing with Tyvek House Wrap.
6. Great Room ceiling is vaulted - 3/12 vaulted interior.
7. Pre-finished half log siding package from 2 x 8 Country Hewn installed, (Amber Wheat color).
8. Rollex brand aluminum soffits and fascia, (Forest Green color).
9. Insulated Marvin Elevate windows, Low E with Argon, with screens throughout. (Green Clad Exterior color, Bare Pine Interior).
10. Matching Marvin Elevate Sliding French door.
11. Bayer Built insulated fiberglass entry door, metal clad jambs.
12. Roof shingled with Certain Teed Landmark Architectural shingles & Ridge Vent, (Hunter Green color)

This house is being sold as a shell. The interior of the building is framed in, but plumbing, finished flooring, sheet rock, insulation, siding, etc. has not been completed.

The house is wired including switches, outlets and breaker panel. However, it does not include breakers and lighting fixtures. 

This house is open for inspection by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to August 14, 2023, contact the District Office @ 715-363-2431 to make an appointment.

A certified check in the amount of ten (10) percent of the bid price and a letter from a financial institution stating that the bidder has been pre-approved for their bid dollar amount must accompany the bid. If, after submitting the bid on the house, the successful bidder decides not to purchase the house, the ten (10) percent bid bond will be forfeited. The house must be paid for in full before removal from the school district premises. It is recommended that bidders have their plans for site development finalized prior to submitting a bid. 

The Maple School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All bids must be contained in a sealed envelope marked "House Bid" addressed to the Board of Education, School District of Maple, P.O. BOX 188, Maple, WI 54854.

Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023.
Bids will be presented to the School Board at their regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 14, 2023

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room 2270 – Northwestern High School
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/lvmz60AzjIY
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 – 4:30 p.m.

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 July 25, 2023 special meeting agenda.
4. Approval to Reduce the Minimum Base Bid of the Building Construction House.
5. Adjournment.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room 2270 – Northwestern High School
YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/live/4rmd0kZxmew?feature=share
Monday, July 17, 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 hearing. There may be 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 July 17, 2023 agenda.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. June 5, 2023 regular board meeting minutes.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment
5. Approval Items:
   1. Sealed Bids for the Building Construction House
   2. 2023-24 Board of Education Goals
   3. 2023-24 Food Service and Meal Prices
   4. Milk Bids
   5. Report and Recommendations from the July 17, 2023 Curriculum Committee Meeting.
   6. Adoption of the Wisconsin Model Standards, Common Core Standards and National Science Standards for the District – 2023-24
   7. Seclusion and Restraint Report for 2022-23
   8. Ridership, Cost and Possible Discontinuation of Activity Buses for 2023-24
   9. AutoGas Facility Agreement - Midland Services
   10. Policies:
       1. Revisions:
          1. 0100 – Definitions
          2. 3215, 4215 – Use of Tobacco by Professional Staff, Use of Tobacco by Support Staff
          3. 5200 – Attendance
          4. 5330 – Administration of Medication/Emergency Care
          5. 5410 – Promotion, Placement, and Retention
          6. 5512 – Use of Tobacco and Nicotine by Students
          7. 5517 – Student Anti-Harassment
          8. 5771 – Search and Seizure
          9. 7434 – Use of Tobacco on School Premises
          10. 7440 – Facility Security
          11. 8450 – Control of Casual-Contact Communicable Diseases
          12. 8500 – Food Services
       2. First Reading – New
          1. 5340 – Student Accidents/illness/Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest
       3. Technical Changes:
          1. 0144.5–Board Member Behavior and Code of Conduct, 0155–Controversial Issues in the Classroom, 3131–Reduction in Staff, 3210–Staff Ethics, 5430-Class Rank, 7217–Weapons, 7540–Technology, 7544–Use of Social Media, 8431–Preparedness for Toxic Hazards, 8510–Wellness, 8531–Free and Reduced-Price Meals.
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. Adjournment.

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING

(Where a majority of the Board may attend)
District Conference Room at NHS, #2270
Monday, July 17, 2023, 4:30 PM
YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/live/uxQGIMD6A90?feature=share

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 Middle School – New Course for 2023-24
   1. 6th Grade Choir
5. Adjournment.

May 2023 NHS Activities Round-Up

Band

The NHS band finished the year strong with a great performance at the NHS Commencement.  Several members of the band will gather in the summer to play in the Iron River Blueberry Festival on Sunday, July 23.

Choir

Concert Choir and choir seniors ended the year strong with their performance at commencement May26th!

DECA:

Maddie Rahman and Chelsey Maki attended the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida in April.  They did a wonderful job representing the School District of Maple at this event.

Link Crew:

The Link Crew 23-24 team was announced and trained this May.  We’re looking forward to them hosting Freshmen Orientation in the fall!
 

FCA

 The Northwestern FCA Huddle meets every Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 3058.  We want to thank Peter Kephart and Kayla Paulsen for being awesome senior Huddle Leaders this year and wish them the best as they pursue degrees in college this fall.  Mr. Coleman came to speak with us about how to handle lack of fellowship over the summer and how to maintain solid friendships.  In the fall, Jenna Hursh, Lawson Burkhardt, Ashlyn Sutherland and Addison Hansen will lead the Huddle.  All are welcome!  Have a super summer!   

FFA

Brinley Tonn, Sheila Gregerson, Asher Gilderman, Lily Kwako, and Justin Nelson will be representing Northwestern at the WI State FFA Convention in Madison in mid June. They will be accepting awards to our FFA chapter as well as participating in a variety of community service projects and leadership development workshops. 

FFA members are also gearing up for 2023-2024 officer elections and planning to go to the State FFA Leadership Conference and Convention in June. 

NES Mentors

The NES Mentors are completing their work with an NES student this week.  If you are interested in doing this next year, please stop in Room 3058.  Volunteering is an amazing experience and this is one way you can pay it forward!  Thank you to all NES Mentors!   

SADD

Students Against Destructive Decisions have a Random Act of Kindness project ready for NES.  If your elementary school student talks about a small treat that had words of encouragement, that was probably from a group of SADD students at NHS.  Kindness makes a difference everyday and if we can model it hopefully it will be contagious! 

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room at Northwestern High School, Room 2270
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Monday, June 5, 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 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.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the June 5, 2023 agenda.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. May 8, 2023 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive session.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Retirement/Resignations/Employment/Leave of Absence
5. Assessment Overview – Mr. Larrabee
6. Approval Items:
   1. Sealed Bid Opening for the Building Construction House
   2. School Calendar for 2023-24 Revised
   3. WIAA Senior High Membership Renewal for 2023-24
   4. 66.03.01 Cooperative Agreement with South Shore – Occupational Therapist
   5. Co-Curricular Officials Check Signing for Mr. Fechtelkotter from $250 to $500
7. 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:
8. Comments from the audience.
9. Adjournment.

April 2023 NHS Activities Round-Up

Band

The NHS band is busy preparing for the 2023 NMS & NHS Band Pops Concert.  Pieces on this year’s concert will include The Avengers, How to Train Your Dragon, Music from a Darkened Theatre by Danny Elfman, Ashokan Farewell as well as Midway March by John Williams.  The concert can be viewed live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/FycuqPp9-yI?feature=share

Choir

All vocal ensembles are busy preparing for the Pops Concert May 12th at 7:30. Selected solos and ensembles are also going to perform at WSMA State Solo and Ensemble Saturday, May 20th in Eau Claire. Concert Choir and its seniors are preparing to perform at Commencement as well on Friday, May 26th.

FCA

The Northwestern FCA Chapter meets every Friday morning at 7:30 in Room 3058.  Please see Kayla Paulsen, Peter Kephart, Jenna Hursh or Lawson Burkhart if you have any questions.  There are opportunities for Leadership and Sport Camps at University of Northwestern in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.  Please see one of the above students for more information if you are interested.  Thank you to Mr. Teal for supervising recently as well.   

FCCLA

Three Students attended the State Conference and Competition at Wisconsin Dells April 3,4,5th.  Two competed while the third student participated as a voting delegate and all participated in the break out sessions and Conference.  

FBLA

Northwestern High School had 15 students participate in the State Leadership Conference in Green Bay on April 17 - 18. The Broadcast Journalism team placed second and earned the right to compete at the National FBLA competition in Atlanta, GA in June.

FFA

On April 26-27 4 FFA members traveled to UW- Madison to compete in the State Career Development Contests in Farm & Business Management. Along the way they toured the Wisconsin Cranberry Center in Warrens and the Arboretum in Madison. 

FFA members are also gearing up for 2023-2024 officer elections and planning to go to the State FFA Leadership Conference and Convention in June. 

FORENSICS

The NHS Forensics team finished their successful season with a stellar showing at state competition held in DeForest on April 22. All ten participants medaled in their individual categories. Four students received gold medals and one received "the big gold medal" awarded to participants who have received gold medals four years in a row.

NES Mentors

Thank you NES Mentors for your work with an NES student!  The staff at NES are grateful for your continued efforts as you make a difference in the lives of a great younger student!  While this is a busy time of the year for NHS and NES students, thank you for honoring your commitment to your special kid!  If you are interested in being a mentor for school year 2023-2024, please stop in to see Mrs. Vik in Room 3058.  

SADD

As Prom and Graduation are approaching, the SADD group would like to remind all students the importance of wearing your seatbelt and no texting while driving.  There are two groups of SADD members that will be doing a school wide project in May in regards to alternatives to nicotine/vaping use.  Another group will be heading to NES to show some support of the younger kids in our district.  

Sportsman’s Club (Trap) 

We are in our second week out of a total of 5 weeks of competition.  Hopefully the weather will cooperate this week.  Registration for the State Tournament in Rome, WI on June 11th, is open right now and the deadline is noon on May 3rd.  All members are invited to participate.  At the end of the season we will have our fun night where we play games such as “ Annie Oakly” and “Back Your Buddy.” Also food!

VAC

On April 10, Visual Arts Classic students competed in Madison at the state competition. Out of the 18 projects entered, 14 earned first place gold medals and 4 earned second place silver medals. Students competed in sculpture, mixed media, painting, personal adornment, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, and art history. The students also competed as a team in the Art History Quiz Bowl and took sixth place!

Yearbook

Yearbooks have arrived and will be distributed the week of May 15. We have about 80 still available for pre-order.  The book price is currently $70. If you are ordering online, please do so before May 10 so we can have an accurate list of who has pre-ordered.

Order online (https://jostensyearbooks.com) or send payment to school (check or cash) to give to Mrs. Thompson in Room 3050. Make checks payable to NHS Black & Gold.

Questions? Email kthompson@nw-tigers.org.
 

RE-ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room, #2270 - Northwestern High School
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Monday, May 8, 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.

A G E N D A

1. Call to order and roll call: Mr. Landwehr, Mr. Granlund Mr. Glonek, Mr. Cowley, Mr. Hursh, Ms. Brunette and Mrs. Olson. Recite the 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. Election of officers: the Clerk, Shari Olson, shall preside until the President is elected. The President will conduct the election of the remaining officers.
   1. Officers to be elected:
      1. Election of President
      2. Election of Vice President
      3. Election of Clerk
      4. Election of Treasurer
      5. Appointment of CESA #12 representative to serve on the Board of Control
      6. Appointment of the WASB Correspondent
      7. Appointment of board committees
5. Consent Agenda:
   1. April 10, 2023 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive sessions.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignations/Employment/Retirement
6. Approval Items:
   1. Authorization of electronic signature block/letterhead.
   2. Darren Nyhus, FFA Advisor and FFA request for 6-9 members to attend the 93rd Wisconsin State FFA Convention in Madison, Wisconsin from June 12-15, 2023.
   3. Request from Charlie Hessel, Volleyball Coach for 10-14 Varsity players to attend a two-day volleyball tournament in Onalaska on August 23-24, 2023.
   4. 2023-24 CESA 12 Shared Services Contract.
7. Administrative report:
   1. Communications Received
   2. Completion of Grant for School Based Mental Health Transitions Coordinator/Mental Health Navigator Positions
   3. Graduation for May 29, 2023; Two Board Members to Participate
   4. CESA #12 Convention – Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - Ashland, WI
   5. Maintenance Report
   6. WASB legislative and correspondence report
   7. CESA #12 report
   8. Donation(s) Reports from Northwestern High School, Northwestern Middle School, Northwestern Elementary and the Iron River Elementary Schools, Director of Special Education, Athletic Director/Activities Coordinator, Student Representatives.
   9. Staff, student, community recognition
      1. Jessica Buran, Northwestern High School Math teacher has been selected as one of this year’s recipients of the 2023 Evening of Honors Awards in the Master of Science in Mathematics program at Shawnee State University.
         1. This award is also based on academic integrity, persistence, and communication between students and their professors. Jessica maintained a 4.0 through the program, which is very rare, and was the only unanimous selection of the faculty for this 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)(c)(f). Included under these items is a request from a parent for a private meeting with the Board concerning student discipline by a coach and an expulsion hearing.
10. Adjournment.