KEWASKUM DISTRICT NEWS
Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year! I hope everyone is enjoying a restful and rejuvenating summer break. The Kewaskum School District staff is filled with excitement and anticipation for all that lies ahead this year.
This summer, we have been diligently working to ensure our facilities are in top shape for our students and staff. Our maintenance team has been busy cleaning and preparing our buildings, while our technology staff have been installing and updating devices to ensure a smooth and seamless start to the school year. Our clerical staff have been assisting families with registering both existing and new students, making sure everyone is ready for the new academic year. Meanwhile, our administrators and teachers have been hard at work planning and preparing for an exciting and engaging school year filled with innovative learning opportunities.
We believe that strong communication between home and school is key to student success. We encourage you to stay connected with us through our website, social media channels, and regular newsletters. Your involvement and feedback are invaluable as we strive to create the best possible educational experience for your children.
All summer, we have eagerly anticipated greeting our students back into our buildings for another amazing school year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable moments. We are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every student can thrive.
Here’s to an amazing and successful 2024-2025 school year. Thank you for being an essential part of the Kewaskum School District community. We are excited to partner with you for a fantastic school year.
Dr. Bazata
Superintendent
Kewaskum School District
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AUGUST
08/26: Annual Meeting
08/27: Jump the Middle/Freshman Warm-up
08/27: Middle/High School Open House
08/27: Farmington/Kewaskum Elementary Open House
SEPTEMBER
09/03 - First day of School
09/09 - KMS Walk the Schedule Night
09/10 - KES Picture Day
09/10 - KHS Picture Day
09/12 - KMS Picture Day
09/12 - School Board Meeting
Each month this section will include information on topics discussed at the regular school board meeting. These updates come from unapproved minutes of the meeting.
Reports
- Dr. Bazata presented the District Administrator Report and shared updates on the Continuous Improvement Dashboard, Leadership Retreats, Bus Driver Appreciation, Summer Projects, and WASB Fall Workshop.
- Mr. Brightman presented the Business Manager Report and stated that the District will end the 2023/24 fiscal year with a surplus.
- Ms. Heipp presented her report on ACT 20 Updates and shared its purpose, an update on curriculum adoption, training, and assessment, as well as next steps.
- The Finance and Transportation, Policy and Legislative, and Building and Grounds Committees provided updates from their last meetings.
- Mr. Franzen, Ms. Marx, Ms. Petersen, Ms. Toth, and Ms. Zoesch reported on the Safety Committee, providing background on the reason behind the committee, as well as updates on accomplishments and future goals.
Items for Discussion and/or Action
The Board approved the payroll and accounts payable reports, additional open enrollment seats, as well as purchases over $7,500.
Policy
The second readings of updated policies were approved, and Mr. Ramthun presented first readings to the Board on behalf of the Policy Committee.
