REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Northwestern High School Auditorium
https://youtube.com/live/Jw_3ILCXmPs?feature=share
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 – 4:00 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 comments during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

AGENDA – Revised

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the March 8, 2023 agenda.
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 are employee staffing needs, compensation, contracts, and benefits for 2023-24.
   1. Reconvene to open session.
5. Consent Agenda:
   1. Approval of the February 13, 2023 regular board meeting minutes open and executive sessions and the February 20, 2023 special meeting meeting minutes.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignations/Retirements/Employment
6. Approval Items:
   1. Request from Charlie Hessel and Allison Melde and the Visual Arts Classic Team to attend the overnight State VAC Competition April 13-14, 2023 at UW-Madison.
   2. Request from Laura Johnson, FBLA Advisor, and 15 students to attend the overnight State Leadership Conference and Competition in Green Bay, WI on April 16-18, 2023.
   3. Request from Kathy Lahti, FCCLA Advisor, and five (5) students to attend the overnight State FCCLA Competition and Convention held in Wisconsin Dells on April 2-5, 2023.
   4. Start College Now/Early College Credit Program for Fall 2023
   5. Technical Excellence Scholarship Recommendation
   6. WIAA Cooperative Team Renewals:
      1. Girls Gymnastics (Superior, Northwestern)
   7. Advertising for the Building Construction House Bids
   8. Tiger’s Den Rate Increase for Summer School
   9. Reconsideration of Moving the 2023-24 Iron River Elementary School 2nd Grade to Northwestern Elementary School.
   10. Preliminary Lay-Off Notices Due to Budget Constraints and Declining Enrollment
   11. Other Possible Budget Reductions
7. Administrative report:
   1. Communications
   2. Primary Canvass Results, Ballot Order and Canvass Notice for the April 4, 2023 school board election.
   3. Maintenance Update
   4. WASB correspondence and legislative report
   5. CESA 12 report
   6. Donation(s)
   7. 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.
   8. Student, staff, and community recognition:
      1. WIAA Individual State Wrestling in their weight class: Ian Smith-State Champion with a 1st Place, Tanner Kaufman-2nd Place, Tom Brown-3rd Place.
      2. Morgan Martens, Gr. 10, placed 2nd in the Jr. Iditarod on January 25-26, 2023 in Knik Lake, AK.
8. Comments from the audience.
9. Adjournment.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE
Maple, Wisconsin 54854

NOTICE OF CANVASS FOR SPRING PRIMARY ELECTION AND DRAWING OF BALLOT ORDER FOR SCHOOL BOARD SPRING ELECTION

The Board of Canvassers of the Board of Education, School District of Maple, County of Douglas, State of Wisconsin will meet on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 4:00p.m. in the District Office at Northwestern High School, Maple, WI to canvass and certify the results of the February 21, 2023 Spring Primary School Board Election and to draw for the ballot order for the April 4, 2023 school board election.

The meeting is open to the public.

SHARI M. OLSON, CLERK

POSTED: February 24, 2023

SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Auditorium at Northwestern High School
https://youtube.com/live/m-fNlKaqeXI?feature=share
Monday, February 20, 2023 – 4:00 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 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 February 20, 2023 special meeting agenda open and executive sessions.
4. Review of Budget Reductions approved at the February 13, 2023 school board meeting.
5. Discussion of the student success center and selected field trips at Northwestern High School.
6. Public Comment on Budget Reductions.
7. Approval Items:
   1. Resignations.
   2. Additional Budget Reductions for 2023-24.
   3. Instructional Staff Step Increase for 2023-24.
   4. Wage Increase for Support Staff, Bus Drivers, Administration, and Middle Management for 2023-24.
   5. Compensation for Instructional Staff at the Top of the Pay Schedule.
8. Adjourn.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD SPRING PRIMARY ELECTION

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAPLE
Maple, Wisconsin 54854

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 for the full notice including the sample ballot.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room at Northwestern High School, Room 2270 (Entrance E)
Start of Meeting:  https://youtube.com/live/dCCayzveQLM?feature=share
Post-Executive Session: https://youtube.com/live/ssmwiqN06ow?feature=share
Monday, February 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 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 February 13, 2023 agenda, open and executive sessions.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. January 9, 2023 regular board meeting minutes, open and executive sessions and the January 3, 11, 24 and 27, 2023 special meetings, open and executive sessions.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation/Retirement/Employment
5. Approval Items:
   1. Request from Jenny Forsythe, DECA Advisor and 16 students to attend the overnight State Career Development Conference in Lake Geneva, WI on February 27-March 1, 2023 and to begin planning, if they qualify, for the International Competition in April 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
   2. Request from Ryan Teal, Varsity Baseball Coach to compete in the High School Baseball Challenge Tournament at the Woodside Sports Complex in Wisconsin Dells on March 31-April 1. The request includes the District paying the entry fee and transportation.
   3. Rescind the approval from the January 9, 2023 board meeting to approve the CESA 12 Resolution to purchase real property for $600,000 for their usage with the contingency that at least 50% of the resale of the former building be distributed back to the CESA 12 school districts.
   4. CESA 12 Property Purchase – Consider approval of the CESA 12 Board of Control Resolution to Purchase Real Property for CESA Usage. 
   5. Early College Credit Program – Summer 2023 
   6. Revised 66.30 Agreement with South Shore School District for 2022-23.
6. Administrative Report:
   1. Communications
   2. January 13, 2023 Pupil Count
   3. Maintenance update
   4. Donation(s)
   5. Bus Drivers/Mechanics Appreciation Day – February 15, 2023
   6. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
   7. CESA #12 Report
   8. 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.
      1. Student, staff, and community recognition
         1. Mark Jarman received the US Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship in the amount of $180,000.
         2. Scott Janigo, Head Softball Coach has been selected by the Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association to coach the Division 3 North Team for the Senior All Star Game in Wisconsin Dells.
7. Comments from the audience.
8. 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 employee staffing needs, compensation, contracts, work schedules and fringe benefits for 2023-24.

Reconvene in open session

9. Possible Action on the Employee Portion of the Health Insurance Increase 2023-24.
10. Possible Action on Budget Reductions for 2023-24.
11. Adjournment.

NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: January 2023

Band

The currently is currently supporting the basketball teams with pep band performances as well as preparing concert music for upcoming events.  On Wednesday, February 22, they will perform for a panel of three judges at a WSMA Instrumental Concert festival.  On Thursday, March 2, they will join the choir on the NHS Spring Concert.

Choir

The Concert Choir, Wolf Pack, Soprano Alto Group, and Chamber Singers are preparing for the Spring Concert on Thursday March 2nd as well as Solo and Ensemble. Vocal Jazz is also busy preparing for the Coffee House Concert on April 4th.

Musical

Rehearsals for the 2023 musical Legally Blonde are underway. Students are busy learning lines, music, costuming, set design, etc. They are very excited to put the show together for performances on February 11th and 12th.  Click here to order tickets:
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/school-district-of-maple/6388d24d72890e0e5f5de73c

FCA

Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Room 3058.  Our leaders are Peter Kephart, Kayla Paulsen, Jenna Hursh and Lawson Burkhart.  Please see any of them if you have questions.  Everyone is welcome!  Mr. Eberhardt and Mrs. Vik are happy to answer any questions as well.

National Honor Society

During Snow Week, the National Honor Society will be raising money for Life House in Duluth.  Life House helps kids, ages 14-24, who are in need of counseling or a place to stay during times of need. Proceeds from the annual dodgeball tournament as well as from two Miracle Minutes during the home basketball games on Thursday and Friday will be donated to Life House.  If you are in attendance at either of these basketball games, students will be collecting donations during half-time.  Thank you for helping us help others in our community!

NES Mentors

What an amazing group of NHS students who volunteer their time to be a friend to an NES student!  These NHS students commit to one Advisory period a week to go to NES to come alongside an NES student who needs some one-on-one time.  Special thanks to Mrs. Hietala for making meaningful connections with our super students at NHS and a great kid at NES!  If you are a junior or senior and interested in being a mentor, please stop in to see Mrs. Vik in Room 3058.  

SADD

Students Against Destructive Decisions is an amazing group of leaders in our school who are working towards helping others choose wisely.  We all have choices to make and if we can do this well, then, generally things go well.  So, recently a group of SADD students wrote some facts about mental health.  Then, at lunch, they had a table where ALL students could read a fact, discuss it with the SADD student and then get a Hershey’s kiss.  The candy represented the love we show to those who have a mental illness and the love we should show to all!  There are two more groups of students who will do an activity for our school and one for NES.   

Yearbook

We have about 100 still available for pre-order.  The opportunity to have the book personalized with your son/daughter’s name on the cover, however, has passed.  The book price is currently $70.

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.

FCCLA -  Family, Career and Community leaders of America 

The FCCLA has participated in several community service activities.   The Thanksgiving Basket collection includes NHS and NMS students and staff.  They were encouraged  to bring in non perishable foods, to fill decorated baskets provided to our local Food shelves.  Over 40 baskets along with more than $400.00 were donated.
    Members supported other groups by making and donating blankets to the KIN drive.
    Before Christmas members with the help  of students in FCS classes planned and carried out a Christmas tea.  Retired teachers and current staff were invited for conversation, goodies and to listen to the Chamber singers perform.  Food items left over from the tea were donated to the Solid Rock men's homeless shelter in Superior.
  Several Members are perfecting their skills and speaking ability as they ready themselves for regional competition at UW Stout on February 15th.

DECA

Your DECA chapter competed at the DECA Districts competition at the beginning of January down at UW-Stout.  They did an amazing job and brought home a ton of hardware.  We earned 24 medals!!  Special shout outs to the following competitors:

Medalists: Josie Kreuser, Chelsey Maki, Brendon Harding, Evan Kreuser, and Anderson Kurtti.
Series Finalists: Lauren Wiita, Ellie Peterson, and Ashlyn Sutherland
3rd Place Overall: Preslie Lucca, Maija Korpi
2nd Place Overall: Madeline Rahman and Kennedy Remington
1st Place Overall: Braedon Gross, Trevy Amundson, and Camden Trzynka

Students who qualified will advance to the State Career Development Conference down in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin at the end of February.

Forensics

The forensics team has held meetings and now members are writing speeches and making cuts to their dramatic interpretation pieces in preparation for the first sub district competition to be held at Northwestern High School on Wednesday, February 22. 

XC Ski Club

The Cross Country Ski club has been hitting the trails every week enjoying our winter wonderland.

FFA

Two students traveled to Stevens Point January 13th to participate in the State FFA Halftime Conference. Senior Brinley Tonn and Sophomore Lily Kwako participated in three workshops with the State FFA Officer team that focused on maintaining momentum in the school year as we move into FFA’s competition season starting in February. 

TRAP Registration for NHS student starts Wednesday February 1st

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.