HOWARD-SUAMICO SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORT TO OUR COMMUNITY 2022 IN THIS ISSUE ■ Points of Pride ■ Strategic Framework ■ Fundamentals of HSSD Finance ■ Facilities Update ■ Howard-SuamicoEducationFoundation
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 LEADERSHIP MESSAGE 4 OUR VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES 6 BOARD OF EDUCATION 7 OUR YEAR IN REVIEW 8 THE FOUNDATION OF OUR STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK GRADUATE PROFILE PRIORITY AREAS 10 FUNDAMENTALS OF HSSD FINANCE FACILITIES UPDATE 14 HOWARD-SUAMICO EDUCATION FOUNDATION HOWARD-SUAMICO SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORT TO OUR COMMUNITY 2022 2 The Howard-Suamico School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital sta tus, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity, disability, age (except as authorized by law), military status, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability as required by Sec. 118.13 Wis. Stats.
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HSSD is regarded as high-performing because of a related commitment to its mission: We will work together with families and the community to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a changing world. The past years taught us how suddenly and significantly our world can change. In response, we must remain vigilant, flexible, and adaptable to circumstances while maintaining strategic forward momentum.
Damian LaCroix Superintendent
An connected, and inspired experience the of Howard-Suamico School District Thanks to a devoted team of employees, engaged families, and hard-working students, 90% of graduates report that HSSD taught them to be effective critical thinkers problem-solvers. this standard of the community and board of education significant
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Finally, the HSSD Graduate Profile serves as a beacon - keeping us focused on seven characteristics every member of our caring learning community is striving to attain. Thus, it is with renewed energy and determination that we embark on the next three years of this journey. Working together, we can inspire our students’ joy of learning, preparing each for a life of purpose, meaning, and contribution.
investments in the following priority areas: • Innovative Programming • Authentic Learning • Equity, Access, and Opportunity • Operational Excellence and Fiscal Responsibility • Caring Learning Community
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VISION An authentic, innovative, connected, and inspired experience of learning for an ever-changing future. MISSION We will work with families and the community to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a changing world. 90% OF GRADUATES reported that HSSD taught them to be effective critical thinkers and problem-solvers 4
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93% OF HSSD STAFF agreed, “All things considered, this district is a good place to work.” CORE VALUES • We believe in and advocate for every student, every family, every day. • We commit to build and provide each student with an equitable opportunity for academic, social, and emotional success. • We engage collaboratively — community, families, staff, and students — to create a safe, welcoming, and high-quality learning environment for all. • We pursue and deliver the highest standards and qualities of excellence STAFF SNAPSHOTSURVEY In a 2022 survey, 5
The inaugural HSSD CARE Awards honored one staff member in each building for their contributions to our caring learning community. The new awards program is sponsored by the Howard-Suamico Education Foundation and local business partners.
• Lowered the tax levy rate to $8.99. This was made possible by the Board of Education’s fiscal responsibility and paying down additional debt each year.
• Invited staff and residents to participate in a community engagement survey to inform future planning, policy, and goals development.
• Recognized nine community partners, five students, and five teams for their success and positive impact on HSSD.
Board of Education members toured Forest Glen and Bay View this summer to view progress on the referendum-funded facilities projects.
Board of Education members met with the Howard-Suamico Business Professionals Association during the annual business leaders linkage meeting.
Vanessa Moran Director Greg Klimek President Scott Jandrin Vice President Allen McGuire Treasurer
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• Advocated with state and national legislators for equitable and adequate school funding on behalf of HSSD students, families, and staff.
Amy M. Rubright Director Rachelle Paulsen Director 75% OF HSSD RESIDENTS indicated the quality of HSSD is positively affecting their home’s value.
6 2022-2023 HOWARD-SUAMICO SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS
• Developed and implemented new Board policies relating to operational oversight during pandemic or natural disaster conditions and guidelines supporting community input at Board of Education meetings.
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• Received valued input and feedback during six public community conversations with HSSD faculty and staff, village and county officials, clergy and civic leaders, active older adults, Bay View student council and students at large, and business and workforce development professionals.
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Bay Port juniors William Schlueter and Cara Wreen earned a perfect 36 on the ACT exam Howard students raised $6,800 for the American Heart Association through the Kids Heart Challenge
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7 OUR YEAR IN REVIEW POINTS OF PRIDE BEST IN STATE • Ozan Kalafat, boys swimming: 500 freestyle state record and 200 freestyle state title • Jacob Ward, boys wrestling: state champion in 145 pound weight class • Esports Overwatch team: state champion • Lucas Thibert, boys track and field: state runner-up in pole vault • Josiah Azure, boys track and field: state runner-up in discuss • Baseball: second straight state runner-up finish • One Act: Group Ensemble Award, Directing Award, and Individual Acting Award for sophomore Sylvia VanDenPlas (her second) • Forensics: 13 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze medals at State Festival; Senior Ellie Klumb won the Critics’ Choice Award for earning Gold at state every year in high school BAY PORT DECA •
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Stella Morris, first place Community Awareness Rohan Gala, Tony Adriansen, Owen Goffard, first place Entrepreneurship Franchise Conor Behrend, first place Entrepreneurship Five individual and team runner-up finishes 38 qualifiers for international competition
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Four Bay View students competed virtually in the national competition for National History Day Suamico and Bay View students organized fundraisers to help Ukrainian refugees Jennifer Zhu, Meadowbrook 4th grader; Lydia VerHaagh, Suamico 4th grader; and Sydney Liss, Bay View 7th grader, placed in the top three at the Delta Kappa Gamma State writing competition
Four Bay Port students are National Merit Semifinalists: Connor Behrend, David Decker, Rohan Gala, and Jay Wenner HSSD honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation by the NAMM Foundation
EXAMPISA* THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE 80 countriesother * Programme for International Student Assessment HERE’S HOW IT WOULD COMPARE TO IN READING IN MATH IN SCIENCE1st }IF BAY PORT HIGH SCHOOL WAS A COUNTRY…
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KUDOS Bay Port’s spring musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, celebrated a two-week run to multiple sold-out audiences Bay View and Bay Port robotics teams advanced to national competitions
HSSD is committed to graduating lifelong learners who are well-equipped with knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of an ever-changing global society. As highlighted in our HSSD Graduate Profile, HSSD strives to develop graduates who are critical thinkers, solutionists, communicators, collaborators, responsible, self-starters, and adaptable.
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SELF-STARTER is motivated to take action. A CRITICAL THINKER investigates the quality of ideas and how they are connected.A
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RESPONSIBLE person acts with empathy and takes ownership of the outcomes of their choices. A SOLUTIONIST problems.solves An ADAPTABLE person is able adjust.to A COLLABORATOR is a helpful and active participant who shares responsibility while working toward a common goal. A COMMUNICATOR seeks to understand others and to be understood.
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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers proclaimed December 6 – 12, 2021 as Computer Science Education Week in Wisconsin at a press conference held at the HSSD District Office Training Center December 6, 2021. Forest Glen students, under the guidance of Becky Stapel, present their computer science project to the governor during his visit.
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We will ensure transparent, efficient, and effective use of district resources to support our priorities. Visit toHSSDthewebsitereadmore.
We will reduce barriers and increase opportunities that have a visible impact on student development and academic success for all.
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Bay Port Band Directors Kyle and Ashley Siegrist celebrate the marching band season with student Kira Mevis. A feature story regarding Kira’s participation in the marching band, Paving the Way, was honored with national and state awards of excellence.
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We will design, champion, implement, and scale innovative programming to advance excellence for every student.
We will design, support, and implement authentic learning experiences that allow students to engage in relevant issues and solve real-world problems.
To achieve our goals and make our vision a reality, we will focus on five key priority areas. Each of these priority areas focuses our attention and prioritizes our resources. Detailed initiatives and projects will be developed as we learn together over time.
EQUITY, ACCESS, AND OPPORTUNITY
We will cultivate a caring and supportive school community that promotes the well-being of staff and students.
interest pre-referendumcomparedavoidancecosttoprojections $19.1 Million TAX PAYER SAVINGS 10 FUNDAMENTALS OF HSSD FINANCE How does HSSD compare to other public school districts in terms of revenue limits?* Academic Year RateMill Referendum OperatingReferendum DebtRegular Operating$10$0$2$4$6$8$12 2021-20222020-20212019-20202018-20192017-20182016-20172015-20162014-20152013-20142012-20132011-2012 $9.73 $9.51 $9.31 $9.30 $9.19 $9.19 $9.19 $9.19$1.49 $1.86 $1.84$1.84 $1.95 $2.04 $2.82 $0.96 $8.25 $7.65 $7.47 $7.45 $7.25 $7.15 $6.37 $6.20$2.02 $1.05$9.19$1.93$6.21 $5.68$1.84$1.67$9.19 $8.99$2.58$1.75$4.66 HSSD PROPERTY TAX RATE HISTORY Revenue Limit Per Pupil Elmbrook~ $ 12,027.20 Hudson~ $ 11,873.17 Middleton-Cross Plains~ $ 11,699.90 DC Everest~ $ 10,731.12 West De Pere^ $ 10,375.12 De Pere^ $ 10,161.00 Ashwaubenon^ $ 10,126.67 Green Bay^ $ 10,005.31 HSSD $ 9,941.66 Key * Revenue limit is the maximum amount of revenue that may be raised according to state law. Latest data available. ^ Green Bay area school districts ~ Other Wisconsin suburban districts FUNDAMENTALS OF HSSD FINANCE The HSSD Board of Education takes seriously its role in providing great value to our taxpayers and creating excellent educational opportunities for our children. The Board utilizes strong practices including long-range facilities planning, debt pre-payment and refinancing, and an annual audit of district finances. View the HSSD budget book, annual financial audit results, and property tax guide online.
11 FUNDAMENTALS OF HSSD FINANCE ESSER III - $3,535,662* • Create support positions (Math interventionists, online teacher, student advocate, alternative education teacher) • Summer School • Develop a mental health program and partnership • Continue staffing the Covid Hotline • Maintain summer school transportation • Maintain increased cleaning services • Continued purchasing of PPE (hand sanitizer, face coverings) • Support current positions that address learning loss • Invest in technology to best support multiple learning modes ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) FEDERAL FUNDING UPDATE A grant program authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act, ESSER provides additional funding for local education agencies to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. OPERATIONS Investments in new staff, compensation, and facilities, along with open enrollment policy changes are improving educational opportunities for our students. The 2021 renewal of the operational referendum addressed three critical funding needs for HSSD: hiring teachers to reduce class sizes, improving HSSD’s ability to compete in the teacher salary market, and addressing deferred maintenance needs. TeachingHumanOperationsFacilitiesResourcesStudentServicesandLearningCommunicationsTechnology $386.4$398.6$33$69.37.4$15.0$13.5$15.0 5.6% 27.3% 1.1% 1.2% 32.3% 1.2% 31.3% COST (IN THOUSANDS) Visit our website for ongoing updates to ESSER grant program in HSSD. Technology / Blended Learning $164,486 55.5% PrivateAllocationSchool $3,960 1.3% Facilities / PPE $127,822 43.1% ESSER I - $296,269 ESSER II - $2,058,189 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 Open EnrollmentResident MembershipAcademicYearEnrollmentTotal 2011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-2022 Grade Levels StudentsofNumber (CoreBayPortAcademicClasses) 302010051525 2017-20182021-2022 876543K21 OPEN ENROLLMENT CHANGES CLASS SIZES TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF WILL RECEIVE A [ 3% ]RAISE IN 2022-2023 *as of May 16, 2022
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Confetti and cheers marked the official start of construction at Forest Glen. Bay View student council officers Sadie Smith (left) and Ella Meyers (right) shared remarks with the student assembly prior to the wall breaking ceremony.
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The referendum projects include air conditioning updates at Lineville, Bay View, Suamico, and Meadowbrook, creating a safer and equitable learning environment for all HSSD students. Community members joined HSSD students and staff to celebrate groundbreaking and wallbreaking events at Forest Glen and Bay View, respectively, on June 2, 2022. Forest Glen students celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony with souvenir hard hats. Mike Sheedy (Bay Port class of 1971) was a special guest wallbreaker at the Bay View event. Sheedy served in the district facilities department for 36 years prior to his retirement.
The April 2021 referendum approved $98 million in facilities updates at all eight HSSD schools, including major renovations at Bay View Middle School and Forest Glen Elementary School. Visit the HSSD Facilities website to keep up to date on project progress.
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13 FACILITIES UPDATE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! The Board of Education is grateful for community support of the first phase of a plan to address district-wide facilities needs for the next generation of students, all while reducing the tax levy rate to its lowest point in more than a decade. Meadowbrook Elementary School □ HVAC Improvements • Air Conditioning • Ionization – cleaner filtered air □ Flooring replacement □ LED Lighting □ Window replacement □ Roof replacement □ Ceiling replacement □ ADA compliance items □ Elevator modernization □ Additional interior and exterior improvements Lineville Intermediate School □ HVAC Improvements • Air Conditioning • Ionization – cleaner filtered air □ Flooring replacement □ Window replacement □ Roof replacement □ Ceiling replacement CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS □ ADA compliance items □ Elevator modernization □ Additional interior and exterior improvements Suamico Elementary School □ HVAC Improvements • Air Conditioning • Ionization – cleaner filtered air □ Replace pavement, curbs, and sidewalks □ Flooring replacement □ LED Lighting □ Roof replacement □ ADA compliance items □ Additional interior and exterior improvements Bay Port High School □ HVAC Improvements • Ionization – cleaner filtered air □ Control system □ Window replacement □ Roof replacement □ Replace and install intercom and sound system □ Restroom additions (single user) □ ADA compliance items □ Additional interior and exterior improvements Howard Elementary School □ Restroom renovation □ Window replacement □ LED Lighting □ Roof replacement □ ADA compliance items □ Additional interior and exterior improvements Bay Harbor Elementary School □ HVAC Improvements • Ionization – cleaner filtered air □ Additional interior and exterior improvements □ Play structure surfacing PROJECT TIMELINES 2022 2023 2024 CONSTRUCTION PHASE MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG FOREST GLEN ELEMENTARY GYM BAYLINEVILLESUAMICOBAYHOWARDELEMENTARYMEADOWBROOKPHASEDBAYGYMBAYPHASEDFORESTADDITIONGLENELEMENTARYRENOVATIONSVIEWMIDDLESCHOOLADDITIONVIEWMIDDLESCHOOLRENOVATIONSELEMENTARYHARBORELEMENTARYELEMENTARYINTERMEDIATEPORTHIGHSCHOOL
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15 EDUCATOR GRANTS Each year HSEF raises thousands of dollars to provide grant money to educators who are looking to bring original and unique teaching opportunities into their classrooms. HSEF awarded grants totaling more than $21,000 during the 2021–2022 school year to support innovative programs and projects that enhance the education of HSSD students and classrooms. Funds will support hydroponic tower gardens, computer science, student intervention, and more. Congratulations to all grant recipients. We look forward to seeing your grant projects in action. 2ND ANNUAL GIVING GRATITUDE CAMPAIGN In partnership with the community, HSEF sent more than 1,700 messages of appreciation to HSSD staff during Staff Appreciation Week 2022.DISTRICT WIDE □ Supporting Unfinished Learning in Math Intervention ($2,000) □ Sphero Bolts and STEAM Learning ($5,000) BAY PORT HIGH SCHOOL □ Aerospace Jam Competition Team ($500) □ Journalism Education Association Convention ($5,000) SUAMICO ELEMENTARY □ Tower Gardens ($2,910) LINEVILLE INTERMEDIATE □ Accelerate Learning in Math Fact Fluency ($645) MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY □ iCreate ($5,000) INHSEFTHE NEWS
New learning and performance spaces opened for students in 2021, thanks in part to generous donations from community partners John N. Allen, the Marlow Family Foundation, and the Craig and Karen Dickman Family.
The HSEF and Vice President Brian Stuelpner were featured in May as part of the WLUK Fox 11 “Project Education” series, highlighting the impact that HSEF has on our district and our community. Specific projects such as the elementary Solutionist Studios and the Strength and Performance Center were highlighted as what is possible when the community supports public education. are truly blessed to have such a strong partnership with the community, focused on innovating and improving the educational experiences of our students. Watch the full WLUK interview.
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