Kewaskum District News
February 10, 2023
Message from the District Administrator
It seems like every other day I get an email from someone asking for me to give feedback on some service or purchase that I’ve made. I’ll be honest, sometimes I don’t fill them out, but whenever I get one that I feel like is really important, I do make the extra effort to take the time and give some thoughtful feedback.
This year, we are starting our first annual Family Engagement Survey. In it, families will be able to give us feedback on our:
Communication,
Resources and Support,
Overall Satisfaction,
Engagement,
School Climate,
Teaching and Learning,
Safety, and
Responsiveness.
As a District, we are committed to creating a school district that is an exceptional place to learn and work. You can help us achieve this goal by letting us know what we are doing well and what areas we can improve.
If you haven’t done so already, you can fill out our survey by clicking here. All the results are confidential, and the district portion of the survey takes about five minutes to complete, with each extra school that you have a child in taking another 5-10 minutes.
I appreciate you taking the time to fill out the survey. It’s families like yours that makes our community such an amazing place.
Dr. Mark Bazata
Superintendent
Kewaskum School District
Frostbite versus Frostnip
Keys Club Super Soup Social
Tickets will be available at the door - $5 for adults, and $3 for children (10 and under). All proceeds will benefit Friends, Inc.
Events
FEBRUARY
2/20 - Professional Development Day
2/21 - KHS Concert Band/Wind Ensemble
2/23 - KES Family Fun Night
2/24 - FES Talent Show
2/25 - Port Washington - Middle School Solo & Ensemble Festival
2/25 - KHS Keys Club Super Soup Social
MARCH
3/3 - End of Trimester 2
3/2 & 3/3 - Final Exams KHS Students
3/4 - Waupun - High School Solo & Ensemble Festival
3/6 - KMS Winter Band Concert
3/9 - ACT Exams (Juniors)
3/9 - School Board Meeting
National School Counseling Week
Counseling Corner
Our next Counseling Corner, facilitated by Leah Keval, LCSW, from the Professional Services Group, will take place on Thursday, February 16 from 6:00-7:00 pm; Depression in Children & Adolescents. Click here for the zoom link.
Jobs!
View the Employment/Careers page on our website for more information.
Come join our team and apply today!
Inclement Weather
Ensure you stay connected by logging into your Skyward Family Access Account and updating your contact information. You can also receive important notifications through the KSD app.
Board Business
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.
Recognition
10 students from KMS were recognized as winners of the Patriot's Pen essay competition. Congratulations to Scarlet Reis, Keirran Stogbauer, Cassie Wolter, William Geiger, Ezrah Haynes, Quinn Decker, Kinsley Fochs, Audrey Karrels, Addison Staral, and Ian Yang. Mr. John Kleinmaus from the Fred A. Schaefer VFW Post 1393 in West Bend presented the students with their awards earlier this month.
Justin Mielkie was recognized for his participation in the Youth Apprenticeship program and his accomplishments in the field of culinary arts. He will be competing in the ProStart competition in March and will be participating in the James Beard Invitational.
Reports
The auditor's report was presented to the Board.
Dr. Bazata reported on Board candidate profiles, the current membership count, board tours, and summer school.
Ms. Thoreson provided an update on the year-to-date financials and stated that there were no concerns at this time.
Ms. Heipp presented the Assessment Update report.
Updates were provided on the Policy, Finance, and Buildings and Grounds Committee meetings.
WASB Delegate, Ms. Bird, provided an update on the 2023 Delegate Assembly.
KHS Junior Ms. Liddicoat presented her student representative report to the Board and highlighted the upcoming ACT exams, freshmen information night, and the building temperature at KHS.
Items for Discussion and/or Action
The Board approved payroll and account payable, as well as overnight/out of state field trips.
Purchases over $7,500 for Discussion and/or Action
The Board approved the FES civil engineering project.
Policies
Revised policies 7250 - Memorials, Dedications and Naming of School Facilities and 5430 - Laude System were approved for production.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Local organizations share events, registrations, and information with families around the district. As information is received the Community Bulletin Board is updated. This month you will find information from:
- At the Movies - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m, KHS Theatre
- Albrecht Free Clinic
- Children's Mental Health Walk In Clinic
- Girls Scouts of America - Kindergarten Girls become a Daisy Girl Scout at KES/FES
- HUHS Aviation Club - Airplane build
- Kettle Moraine Geological Society Rock and Gem Show - register here by Feb 10
- Kewaskum Community Food Pantry - Tuesday & Thursday 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
- Kewaskum Public Library: Child Programs and Teen Programs; Jan-Feb 2023
- King's Kids registration
- MPTC February Lecture Series - Fentanyl
- Peace Pantry (located in the parking lot of Peace UCC Kewaskum)
- School Supply Drive by K Team Realty Group - through Feb 28
- The Threshold
- United Way of Washington County - Mental Health Resource Center
- West Bend Little League
- Westbury Bank presents Fraud Awareness Seminar - Feb 22
- Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center
- Wisconsin Precollege Fair 2023 - Feb 11
Mission of the District
Vision
The vision of the Kewaskum School District is to be an exceptional place to learn and work where students and staff are equipped with the academic, social-emotional, and work skills to meet the challenges of their diverse futures and reach their full potential.
Mission
The mission of the Kewaskum School District is to maximize its resources and assets to provide responsive instruction, foster strong relationships, engage the community, and model high expectations.
Values
The values of the Kewaskum School District are:
- Inclusivity - meeting the diverse needs of all students
- Unity - working together for a common goal
- Integrity - acting with honesty and accountability
- Transparency - communicating clearly and accurately
- Innovation - utilizing resources creatively to move forward
- Excellence - holding ourselves and others to high standards