Ovations October 2020 HUHS

October 2020

C O N F E R E N C E HALL OF FAME

Photo Credit: Allysha Noelle Photography

MASTER FACILITIES PLAN

C H A M P I O N S

2020-2021 BUDGET

Dear HUHS Community, What a gorgeous time of year to live and work in the many square miles of the Hartford Union High School District. Hopefully, during these challenging times, you and your family have had a moment to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us, and continue to find ways to support one another as we seek a return to normalcy.

Our school community should be very proud of the work we are doing together in order to continue to provide the choice of learning models we offer to our families. There has been and will continue to be challenges in the coming days, weeks, and months, but please know we are committed to keeping our campus open as long as we can maintain the safety and health of our students and staff. With our current model, we have more than 1000 of our 1300 students on campus each day, with the remaining students accessing their classroom through a digital platform. We will continue to offer this choice, and allow families to change their student’s instructional model every four and a half weeks if they so choose. If conditions worsen, we are diligently working on a plan to have fewer students on campus each day to strengthen our ability to maintain 6 feet of social distancing.

Despite the enormous focus we have put on dual instructional models this year in response to the current challenges, we are preparing a new Learning Plan that will impact our campus next year. The new HUHS Learning Plan changes our current traditional schedule to a combination block schedule, reinventing our resource time to focus more on academic and career planning, alter our graduation requirements, and build in an early release that will allow for regular and intentional professional development for our staff. We are committed to doing better, and all of the elements of this plan will move us forward in our goal of becoming a destination school district.

Thanks as always for your support, and sending wishes of healthier and happier days ahead!

Go Orioles!

HUHS Board of Mr. Jeffrey A. Walters Education Superintendent​ jeff.walters@huhs.org Jeffrey Walters

Free breakfast and lunch for all students extended through the end of the school year!

Virtual students contact monica.glorioso@huhs.org for meal ordering and pickup information or visit our website: https://www.huhs. org/district/food-service. cfm

Tracy Hennes

Scott Henke

Jeff Tina Craig Becker Westfall Pridemore

Welcome!

District Leadership Additions

Scott Carr

Jeremy Lubus

Mike McIntyre

Julie Schewe

Val Verhunce

Director of College and Career Readiness & Analytics

Associate Principal

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Director of Student Services & School Psychologist

Director of Technology Services

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My goal is to support the growth and future development of our Citizenship, Career, College Readiness (CCCR) foundation to best meet the needs of our students, families, and educators.

As an Associate Principal, I strive everyday to empower our teachers while guiding our students to tackle the problems they will soon face as young adults.

I want to put staff in a position to best serve our students and community. This starts with showing the relationship between standards, curriculum, and assessment.

My goal is to support our parents, teachers, staff, and the broader community as we work together to ensure all students achieve at high levels and leave HUHS ready for what’s next.

As a former Middle School teacher, I know the excitement and anxiety underclassmen face when they enter high school. This experience helps us get them off to the best start possible.

My job is to help students see the relevance in their education as it pertains to their long-term goals.

The common thread of all careers is a strong internal drive and work ethic in pursuit of continuous growth.

With high levels of social emotional well-being and achievement for every student in mind, my aim is to continuously examine practices, monitor progress, and assess impact.

Through the use of our technology, my goal is to provide meaningful and innovative learning opportunities that empowers students to be learners inside and outside of the classroom.

In addition, I will look to enhance our approach in using analytics to develop the insights for informing, engaging, and creating opportunities for student improvement.

I feel my commitment to our district, through sustaining a strong purpose and vision, will benefit our students and educational community now and in future years to come.

HUHS is a source of pride for the community, I know my role is to continue that legacy by maintaining high standards for all students.

By helping students see the connections between all disciplines, educators can foster students to become independent thinkers who benefit society as whole.

This is followed by replacing antiquated practices with evidence based practices, then start the process of monitoring progress and assessing impact all over again.

As a district we are focused on our alignment of curriculum and technology so that our students will connect, collaborate and engage in new meaningful ways that will open new learning opportunities for all students.

Our REASON WHY Parker Smith

Future Plans: I want to do something in law enforcement or wildlife. I think a job with the DNR would be a good choice for me.

Associate School: Central Middle School Favorite Class: Math because it is my favorite subject and I really like my teacher.

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Favorite thing about HUHS: That there are so many options and electives I can take to help me progress in my chosen career.

Activities: Football

“Parker should be recognized for his valiant efforts in English 9. He is a pleasure to have in class and he readily participates during class discussions. I am proud of the growth he is showing and his eagerness to consistently do a great job. ” - Jody Reaves

Hailey Eutsler Future Plans: I am going to be working at my mom’s and finding my own place to live, and of course shopping.

Associate School: Badger Middle School

Anna Pearce Future Plans: I would like to go to college and possibly pursue a career in business.

I have really enjoyed the business classes that I have taken and enjoy participating in DECA and FBLA. Associate School: Richfield School District Favorite Class: My favorite class that I am currently in is Honors Pre-Calculus because I like math and it challenges me.

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Favorite thing about HUHS: My favorite thing about HUHS is the wide variety of clubs and activities that they offer.

Activities at HUHS: I am involved in DECA, FBLA, Math Club, and Math Team.

“Anna has demonstrated an exceptional level of hard work and leadership in her role as a DECA officer. She is one of those students that really makes teaching worth it! ” - Garrett Sterken

Josh Weiss

Future Plans: I want to get a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering because I love designing and building new things.

Associate School: Erin School District

Favorite Class: My favorite class at HUHS is AP Chemistry because we get to do a lot of interesting and fun labs while learning about the ways that the world works and interacts.

Favorite Class: Culinary Arts II and lunch/resource, of course, because they are a Favorite thing about HUHS: My favorite part of HUHS is the teachers because they are passionate about what they lot of fun. teach and always want the kids to succeed.

Favorite thing about HUHS: I like to talk and hang out Activities: I am on the varsity soccer team. I am also with my friends because it’s always fun to talk with your involved in the Aviation Club and H Club. friends.

‘22 Activities: Best Buddies

“Hailey is a hard worker in the lab. If she has extra time at the end of the hour she will, on her own initiative, straighten up the shelves and make sure the binders are all in the correct order.” - Russ Kumbier

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“Josh is my senior lab helper and has been a huge help for lab prep in the Science Department. He has been instrumental in making videos of labs for the virtual students. In addition, he is a great leader as the lab partner to the vitual students in AP Chemistry during live labs.”

- Jamie Lauer

2020 HUHS Hall of Fame Dr. James Algiers

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November and December meant one thing for Dorothy and Jim Algiers - time to work on the Hartford Christmas Committee, which they were involved in from its start. Each year, they would attend planning meetings, participate in the parade to draw attention to the need for support, and eventually help with the twoday distribution.

“Mr. Hartford�

His dedication and focus on creating a positive impact are unparalleled in this area. Scott has unselfishly dedicated his personal and professional life to the Hartford community.

His success has been Hartford's success.

Read the full profiles here! Scan the QR Code.

John Spielmann

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John contributed greatly to the development of the greater Hartford community and had a major role in establishing and fostering the Hartford Area Development Corporation in its multiple economic development efforts over three decades.

Homecoming

t r u Co Girls from left to right: Queen- Ashley Strupp (FFA), Katie Drinan (DECA/FBLA), Gracie Peters (Tennis), Sarah Zuern (Cross Country), Abby Hoffmann (Volleyball), Rylie Christnovich (Swimming), Isabella Farrell (Golf), Sarahlynn Perzigian (Cheer), Brooke Lorbiecki (Dance) Boys from left to right: Adam Johnson (Football), Casey Justman (Football), King- AJ Arndt (Football), Logan Burress (Football), Levi Everts (Volleyball), Alek Anderson (Volleyball), RJ Pouzar (Cross Country), Tyler Hagen (Soccer), Alex Marin (Soccer).

Master Facilities Plan Update

Fitness Center - Complete New cardio equipment including, treadmills,  stationary bikes and elipticals.

Watch for the Grand Opening Ceremony information!

Larger personal training space New Athletic Training room with new weights, precor field house and fitness  machines and TRX racks.  near center.

Additional studio space for Phy. Ed. classes and after  school activities.

Science Labs - Complete  Updated lighting, gas, and plumbing.

 New flexible work space.

 New lab stations and additional storage.

Secure Entry / Offices & Science Hallway Bathrooms Complete  Updated health room.

 One location for all offices.

Updating electrical, lighting,

 and plumbing.

New sinks, toilets, hand

 dryers and flooring.

2020-2021 Budget Hearing and 2020 Annual Meeting Report Summary The budget is built to reflect the mission of the District and to support its vision and goals. The budget is the outcome of a collaborative process involving the School Board, administrators, supervisors, and Staff.

The budget is a reflection of priorities in the context of school finance statutes and rules that limit the resources available to districts in Wisconsin. Since the 1993-1994 school year, Wisconsin has had revenue limits that determine the amount of money districts receive from local property taxes and state general aid. At HUHS, this represents 87.55% of the revenues received to support general operations for the school. All other sources of revenue such as student fees, interest earnings, state aids, federal grants, open enrollment tuition, etc., make up approximately 12.45% of the other resources used to fund HUHS. As a result, the District continues to evaluate the programs and services offered to students to ensure that it not only addresses the District’s goals but to do so within the framework of available resources.

In addition to the general operating budget, the District has other budgets, as well.

Special Education budget Debt Service budget (repayment of long-term bonds) Capital Project budgets Food Services operation budget

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The information we provide here is a part of the overall budget and gives you, our taxpayers, a view of the 2020-2021 budget. If you have questions or concerns, please contact either Mark Powell, Director of Business Services, or Jeffrey A. Walters, Superintendent.

Enrollment

Student “membership” is resident students for whom the District is paying the cost of education. This includes Hartford residents who attend other public school districts through the state’s open enrollment program or private schools through the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP). Student ‘head count” is the number of students attending HUHS, including open enrolled in students.

• A review of the District’s expenditures shows that a majority of the resources are invested in personnel costs (salaries and benefits).

• The second largest group of items is purchased services, which includes open enrollment tuition for District resident students to attend school elsewhere, as well as transportation and utilities.

• Supplies and equipment are mostly related to classroom materials, Technology and, the Building and Grounds Departments.

• Transfers are the District’s share of Special Education costs and debt service payments.

Fund Balance

Fund balance is the difference between what a district owns and what it owes: assets – liabilities = fund balance (equity). Fund balance is not cash in the bank; however, that is a component of the fund balance.

Each fund has a fund balance calculation. When referencing a district’s fund balance, it is usually related to the fund balance of the general operations fund (Fund 10).

A district’s General Fund 10 balance is calculated on the last day of the fiscal year (June 30), once all revenues and expenditures have been accounted for. A district’s actual cash reserves fluctuate throughout the year as revenues are received and expenses are paid.

2020-2021 REVENUES

87.55% of the General Fund (Fund 10) budget is subject to the revenue limit law. When all state and local sources are combined, more than 99% of the budget is funded from these sources. Less than 1% of the District’s revenues come from federal and other sources.

2020-2021 EXPENDITURES

District expenditures can be looked at in two different ways: how it will be used (which department or function) or what is being purchased (object). Examples of “how” are Art, English, Science, Athletics/ Activities, Technology, and Buildings and Grounds. Examples for “what” include wages and salaries, utilities, computers, and equipment.

The budget presented at the Annual Meeting was organized by how the dollars are used.

Nearly 42.33% is spent on instructional services, 39.12% for support services and 18.55% is for Special Education and purchased instructional services (open enrollment and tuition).

2020-2021 SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX LEVY

The 2020-2021 school property tax levy is up $114,548 (or 1.01%) from last year’s levy and down $723,658 (or 5.96%) since 2014-2015.

Tax Levy to the Tax Bill

The mill rate of $2.9714 is based on a District-wide average across all thirteen municipalities (city, villages and townships) in two counties. The District provides the municipalities with a dollar amount for taxes, not a tax rate. The actual tax rate paid by individual property owners will vary depending in which municipality the property is located.

The municipalities take the school’s property tax and deduct the school levy credit they receive from the state and then divide the rest among property owners based on assessed value. Due to the way the school property tax is processed from the time the levy is certified by the school board until it appears on the tax bill, the District cannot accurately predict what any individual will pay in school taxes. The District’s tax rate projection can provide the tax payer with an estimate of their taxes if the school district was the only taxing entity.

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November

December 11 No School 21 School Board Meeting 23-31 Winter Break

11 Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences 14 Hartford Christmas Parade 16 School Board Meeting 20 No School 25-27 No School - Happy Thanksgiving!

January 1 Winter Break 13-15 Semester 1 EXAMS 18 No School & School Board Meeting

Nondiscrimination Statement: It is the policy of the Hartford Union High School District, pursuant to s. 118.13, WI Stats., and PI 9 that no person, on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, marital or parental status, military status, genetic information, or physical, mental, emotional, learning disability or handicap, may be denied participation, be denied admission to any school in this District or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any co-curricular, pupil service, recreation, or other programs. This policy also prohibits discrimination as defined by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (sex), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race and national origin), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Hartford Union High School District has adopted a policy of nondiscrimination. In addition, the District has adopted procedures regarding the processing of discrimination complaints. Copies of the policy, procedures, and complaint forms are available, upon request from any administrator. It is the policy of the Hartford Union High School District, pursuant to PI 41.04(1)(a), to provide for the reasonable accommodation of a student’s sincerely held religious beliefs with regard to examinations and other academic requirements. Requests for accommodations may be directed to any administrator. Questions or concerns regarding the District’s nondiscrimination policy and procedures should be directed to the Human Resources Supervisor or the Director of Business Services, Hartford Union High School, 805 Cedar Street, Hartford, WI 53027, (262) 6703200.