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PORT EDWARDS PUBLIC
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801 SECOND STREET
PORT EDWARDS, WI
BLACKHAWK BULLETIN
November 2014
Volume: 42 Number: 3
What’s Inside…
3
Superintendent’s Article
4
Principal’s Article
5
News from Counseling Dept.
6
Drama Club
7
PEPO Update
8
Elementary Welcome
9
Day of Caring
10
PEEF Article
11
Girls Basketball Alumni
12-14 Menus
15
Postal Customer
Place Label Here
Activities Calendar
16-17 Board Meeting Minutes
Improving America’s Future...
One Student at a Time
Pat Sullivan, Superintendent/Principal 4K-5
887-9000, Ext. 101
Kyle Cronan, 6-12 Principal
887-9000, Ext. 102
Marcia Sawyer, Business Director
887-9000, Ext. 107
It is the policy of the Port Edwards School District that no person may be denied admission to
any public school in the district or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or
be discriminated against in any curriculum, co-curricular, pupil service, recreational, career
and technical education classes or other program or activity regardless of race, religion,
political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, age, national origin, handicap, pregnancy,
marital or parental status, ancestry, color, creed, physical, mental, emotional or learning
disability, arrest or conviction record, membership in the National Guard, state defense
force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.
The district encourages informal resolution of complaints under this policy. A formal complaint
resolution procedure is available to address allegations of violations of the policy of the
Port Edwards School District.
For assistance, please contact Pat Sullivan, Non-Discrimination Compliance Officer, at 801
Second Street, Port Edwards, WI 54469 or call 715-887-9000, ext. 101.
Blackhawk Bulletin is an official publication of the Port Edwards School District, offering
news, announcements, and details of upcoming events. The school district welcomes
newsletter contributions, comments, questions, and suggestions.
Write to:Port Edwards School District
801 2nd Street
Port Edwards, WI 54469
Phone:(715) 887-9000
Fax: (715) 887-9040
Website: www.pesd.k12.wi.us
Editor: Stacie Kleifgen
Editor’s Assistant: Becky Taylor
Mascot Artwork: Cameron Clark
Budget Message
Submitted by: Pat Sullivan, Superintendent/4K-5 Principal
Two questions often surface regarding the school budget. The first one is, “What will be the
impact of this budget on my property taxes?” The second question is, “How will this budget
impact the education of our students?”
First, let me explain the impact of our budget on the taxpayer. The District operates with two
major sources of revenue – state equalization aid and local property taxes. The total amount
of revenue we can generate from these two sources is set by the State of Wisconsin. In other words, the stateestablished revenue limit minus the state-legislated equalized aid equals the local property tax limit, as illustrated
below.
2013-14
2014-15
Revenue Limit
$ 4,725,656
Revenue Limit
$ 4,564,699
Equalized Aid
- 2,643,295
Equalized Aid
- 2,593,384
Tax Levy Limit
$ 2,082,361
Tax Levy Limit
$ 1,971,315
Three other areas which affect the tax levy, to a much lesser degree, are Computer Aid, Fund 38 - Debt Service,
and Fund 80 - Community Service. While the computer aid is forwarded to the district by the State Department of
Revenue, debt service and community service expenses are fully funded by local property taxes. The following
charts illustrate the calculations for the local property tax levy.
2013-14
2014-15
Fund 10 Levy
$ 1,971,903
Fund 10 Levy
$ 1,860,858
Fund 38 Levy
+ 110,458
Fund 38 Levy
+ 110,457
$ 2,082,361
$ 1,971,315
Fund 80 Levy
+ 52,800
Fund 80 Levy
+ 8,200
Computer Aid
-
2,541
Computer Aid
-
$ 2,132,620
Total Tax Levy
Total Tax Levy
967
$ 1,978,548
The end result is that the school district’s total tax levy will decrease by $154,072, or -7.22%. The equalized
property value in our taxing district went down as well, and by a significant amount in the Village of Port Edwards.
The main reason for the decrease was the revised valuation of the mill property when it was sold. This means that
while the mill rate for the taxing district as a whole rose modestly from 12.26948 to 12.91472 the rate of tax will
vary with the individual municipalities.
This is the way Wisconsin and subsequently Port Edwards fund 4K-12 education. We sincerely wish that our
property taxpayers could bear less of the cost, but under our current system, the State and the homeowner/taxpayers
share the cost of educating our children.
As always we are aware of our dual mission to provide an excellent education and to do it within our communities’
ability and willingness to support our students. This year those students met all of the expectations on the school
report card, scored competitively on the ACT, and went on to post-secondary pursuits well prepared. Our young
people developed and demonstrated compassion by helping those less fortunate in numerous community projects.
They took leadership roles in academics, athletics, and social responsibility. Education in Port Edwards is
working for our young people and for our community.
In order to ensure our success in the coming year we will need your support. In order to ensure our success in the
future we will need your continued commitment to our community school district. If you have any questions about
the budget or tax levy, please call me at 715-887-9000, ext. 101 or e-mail sullipa@pesd.pesd.k12.wi.us
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November 2014
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JEMS/JEHS News
Submitted by: Kyle Cronan—HS/MS Principal
Each year, an amazing transition takes place in the fall. Who can believe that just a
few weeks ago the weather was considerably warmer and our students have completed
their football, volleyball and cross country seasons; additionally, homecoming is over
and now we are on the cusp of winter. As November begins we are eagerly
anticipating the Drama Club production of Two Heads Are Better Than One on Friday,
November 14. Hopefully you were also able to catch our choir and Glee Club in their first performance on
October 30th. Do not worry though if you have missed these performing arts opportunities, because on
Thursday, December 11th the band and choir present the winter concert. The fall transition has already brought
on Middle School boys basketball and soon both our varsity girls’ and varsity boys’ basketball programs will be
in action. With the change in seasons, snow will soon be falling; we want students to have a safe time traveling
to and from school, for some this may mean starting their day out a few minutes sooner in order to safely make it
to school on time.
New State Testing Program
This fall, 9th grade students have already completed the first portion of the new state testing program by
completing the ACT Aspire assessment. For more information on this specific assessment please visit the ACT
Aspire website at http://www.discoveractaspire.org. This specific test will be used as a measure of academic
growth and, as such, will be administered again in the spring of 2015. Students will ultimately take this test
three times through their school career as this test is also administered in the spring of the 10 th grade year.
This fall students in the 8th and 10th grade will take a much shortened version of the WKCE. Students
in those grades will only be taking the science and social studies portions of those tests. None of the new tests
that have been adopted specifically cover those subject areas, so for the time being, the state of Wisconsin has
kept the WKCE in place for those specific grades and subjects.
In the middle school, students this spring will take a test called the Smarter Balanced Assessment.
During both the 2012-13 school year and the 2013-14 school year, this test was piloted at John Edwards Middle
School with some of the 7th and 8th grade students. For more information on this test, you can go the following
website: http://www.smarterbalanced.org/.
Finally, at the 11th grade level all students will take the ACT and another test, the ACT WorkKeys. The
ACT will be the same exam that 11th and 12th grade students currently take for college admissions. Students in
the 11th grade will be able to count this test taken here at JEHS in the spring toward their college admissions.
The test dates are scheduled for early March. The ACT WorkKeys is a test that is given to students as a job skills
assessment.
Seniors Take Note
Fall though, is one of the most important times of year for our students; this is when the stage is set for
the school year and for our seniors, life beyond the halls of JEHS. For our seniors, the time is NOW to be
applying to post-secondary schools, applying for scholarships and for completing all of the details necessary to
make the transition from JEHS to a new chapter in life after graduation. In order to ease this transition, some
simple yet effective steps can help.

Gather all of the information you will need in order to complete school applications, scholarship
applications and financial aid in one location. (This will likely include application forms, letters of
reference, lists of activities, transcripts, and financial data for starters)
 Ask for letters of reference early from multiple sources; this is especially important when applying for
scholarships. (Have a letter from a teacher, a counselor, principal and community member)
 Check in often for scholarships—all seniors have access to a Google Doc that has a listing of scholarships,
for further questions check in with the guidance office.
 Apply, Apply, Apply—the only way to get into the school you want or to be considered for a scholarship is
to apply. (When applying: type when possible, check your spelling and make sure the application is
presentable)
 Continue to build strong relationships with those around you—make sure to send a note of thanks to your
references—there may be a time when you need to ask for a second or third letter of reference.
These tips are meant to provide guidance on how to get started. We are more than happy to help—stop into the
guidance office or the principal’s office for support.
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News from the Counseling Department
Submitted By: Rauni Vruwink and Ann Aschenbrenner
Attention Seniors: We have met with a number of college representatives at the various college fairs and workshops this fall. All the representatives we’ve talked with stress getting your college applications in early, preferably by the end of November. Certainly, make sure all your applications are in by the end of the year. It is to your
advantage to apply early. Later applications may be placed on a waiting list.
College Application Tips:
 The General Application: Is all information accurate?
 Letters of Recommendation: Do you have the number of recommendations required? Please allow teachers
and those completing the recommendation forms at least 7-10 days to complete the forms.
 ACT Scores: If you need to send test scores to additional schools, contact the testing company immediately.
Common Application Errors:
 “I’ll start the application next week.” Don’t run out of time to complete the application.
 “I already ran a spell-check on my computer.” Words can be spelled correctly but used incorrectly. Ask
someone to proofread the application to catch any errors.
 “One copy is enough.” Print out any online forms and keep copies of all paperwork.
 “I assume this is right.” If you’re confused by a question or any part of the application, ask someone.
These are some websites that may be of assistance in your college search:
www.knowhowtogo.com
www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
www.witechcolleges.org
www.collegenet.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.collegeview.com
http://studentaid.ed.gov
www.savingforcollege.com
http://mappingyourfuture.org
www.fafsa.gov
Most colleges sponsor open house weekends or dates that students and their families can visit the campus and
facilities. This is a great chance to see the college community, meet the faculty and ask questions. Stop in the
Counseling Dept. to check out the open house dates for the colleges you are interested in or check the UW-Help
website, www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu.
ACT 2014-2015 Test Dates
Test Dates
Registration Deadline
12/13/14
11/7/14
02/07/15
01/09/15
4/18/15
03/13/15
06/13/15
05/08/15
Stop in the Counseling office for information regarding the online application process. Please visit
www.actstudent.org. There are many useful ACT websites:
www.act.org
www.act.org/fane
www.actstudent.org/testprep
www.mapping-your-future.org
www.act.org/path/parent
Students applying to Mid-State Technical College need to take the Accuplacer Test. Stop in the Counseling Dept.
for more details, or call the technical college for testing times and dates.
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All seniors have been given access to the scholarship list through their school Google account. Seniors are
encouraged to check periodically for updates.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE:
Scholarship
NASSP Spirit of Community Award
http://spirit.prudential.com
Due Date: 11/4/14
Kohl Excellence Scholarship
www.kohleduction.org
Due Date: 11/6/14
Elks Most Valuable Student
www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Due Date: 12/5/14
WISCONSIN COVENANT
Seniors that signed the pledge for the Wisconsin Covenant during 8 th grade will be receiving a packet of
information from the Covenant office in December. Please follow all instructions and have all forms
submitted to the Wisconsin Covenant office prior to APRIL 1, 2015.
Drama Club to Perform Fall Play
Submitted by: Marissa Rebischke
By Pat Cook
What happens when a film crew shows up in a small town to film a movie and one family finds
themselves playing host to this crazy group of characters? You’ll find out when you come to
see The John Edwards High School Drama club perform their Fall play Two Heads Are Better
Than One written by Pat Cook. When the crew shows up to film their adaptation of “Sleepy
Hollow,” The Lawrence family soon finds themselves dealing with an over-the-top director, self
involved actors, and a crew that has to hold it all together-not to mention having to deal with
the town’s Mayor who is none too pleased to have a film wreaking havoc on her fair city. This
comedy will be performed on Friday, November 14th at 7:30pm. Tickets will be sold at the
door; $5 for adults and $4 for Senior citizens and students. Come out and show your support
for the JEHS Drama Club!
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(Port Edwards Parent Organization)Update
Submitted by: Jennie Breitrick, Secretary
By the time that you read this newsletter, we will have had another successful Fall Festival. A BIG thank you
goes out to all of the PEPO volunteers and school staff that helped set up, run games, serve food and clean up.
Also, another BIG thank you goes out to the many businesses that donated to the festival. Wal-mart donated a
$25 gift card to use toward supplies for the dinner. McDonalds of Nekoosa donated Happy Meal toys to be used as
prizes. Piggly Wiggly donated 8 dozen of the cookies and frosting. Altenburg's Country Gardens donated the Jack
Be Little pumpkins at a discounted rate. The Aquarium Pet Shop donated the gold fish coupons used as prizes for
the minnow race game. THANK YOU!!!
PEPO was pleased to be part of the elementary school’s Ice Cream Social on October 14. Member,
Melissa Marcoux spoke to families to highlight the events and activities that our group offers. PEPO
donated a $15 gift certificate for a drawing that evening. The lucky winner was kindergarten student,
Abigail Collar. Congratulations to Abby!
The first Family Movie Night is scheduled for Friday, November 14th. The doors
open at 6:00 p.m. and the movie will begin at 6:15 p.m. The movie being shown is
Mr. Peabody and Sherman. The movie is free for all students and their families from
grades 4K through 5. There will again be concessions sold throughout the show.
If you participated in our fall Yankee Candle fundraiser, the pick-up date
is Monday, December 8th from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the middle/high school cafeteria. THANK YOU to
everyone who supported our fundraiser.
Please consider joining PEPO this school year. We appreciate any help offered and your great ideas.
Meetings are held during the school year on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the
Elementary School Library.
Above all, we want to build a stronger group of involved parents so that we can all work
together to bring additional benefits to our students, now and in the future.
Tammy Barstow, Co-President
Tonya Callahan, Co-President
Cristina Heath, Treasurer
Jennie Breitrick, Secretary
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Port Elementary Welcomes New Families
Submitted by: Becky Taylor
The staff at the elementary school hosted an Ice Cream Social on October 14 to welcome
families that newly moved to the district this fall, or who are sending their child(ren) to the
elementary school for the first time. All elementary school families in grades 4K-5 were
invited to attend this fun evening to make connections with our new families.
Over one hundred visitors were
ushered to the IMC. After our guests
of honor were introduced, Ms.
Sullivan read a story to entertain a
multi-generational audience.
Next, we migrated to the cafeteria to
build ice cream sundaes with
scrumptious toppings. This relaxed
atmosphere allowed time for families
to sit down and get to know each
other better, in hopes of strengthening
our school and community.
Families listen to a reading of I Need My Monster.
Jayla and Taylor enjoy their
sweet treat.
After the ice cream social, parents had the
opportunity to view or purchase bowls that were
decorated by elementary students. The bowls
and proceeds were part of the high school
Ecology Club’s Local Food Rendezvous meal
that raised funds and awareness of hunger needs
in our area.
Mason and Anthony are proud to show their
bowl creations.
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Day of Caring
Submitted by: Tami Griffith
“The best way to find yourself…
is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
~M. Gandhi
On Saturday October 25, 31 Port Edwards
students set out to make a difference. The
students raked a total of 9 yards in the Port
Edwards area through Day of Caring and the
United Way. The students raked all morning and
were treated to a free lunch at the Kellner Lions
Club.
In the picture above: Paige Wilcox, Katrina
Migut, Nick Rasmussen, Brieana Migut, Ethan
Saylor, Ian Gibbs, Jade Martin, Tristin Terry,
Sadie Sweeney, Lizzie McCarville, Sam
Falkowski, Chloe Wallen, Abbie Hutkowski,
Rachel
Gibbs,
Kaylee
LaMont,
Katie
VanVorous, Megan Burgeson, Christopher
Shields, Jacob Lang, Kori Koehler, David Gibbs,
Alycia O’Shasky, Addison Gibbs, Nicolai
Johnson and Cassidy O’Shasky.
In the picture to the right: Jacob Schraeder, Lexi
Schraeder, Jordyn Schraeder, and Josh Schraeder
If you would like more information on Day of Caring, please contact United Way 211 of
Wisconsin Rapids, (715)423-0211.
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October 15, 2014
Dear School District Resident,
Enhancing Excellence in Education continues to be the
FALL
FUNDRAISING
CAMPAIGN
The
Port
primary mission of the Port Edwards Education Foundation (PEEF). Again
in 2014, we are proudly offering 100% of the donations from the annual
Fundraising Campaign as well as the June 2014 Blackhawk Scramble golf
outing to fund innovative enrichment grants for Port Edwards students.
Families and students in the Port Edwards School District take pride in their
schools, their children, and the education they receive. They value the extra
care and attention provided in a small school setting. Over the past 16
years, PEEF has proudly provided over 110 grants totaling more than
$164,000. These grants have enriched our curriculum and provided
technology advancement and other special programs that are generally only
found in larger school districts.
Edwards
Education
Foundation Inc.
Founded 1996
801 Second Street
P.O. Box 99
Port Edwards, WI
54469-0099
Port Pride is stronger than ever! It remains evident every day in our
classrooms and throughout our entire school district. It is this pride and
total community support that has guided the Port Edwards School District to
produce the successful students and caring citizens we see in the village
today.
We would like to sincerely thank the past and future supporters of PEEF’s
mission and the many individuals who promote the education and
experiences of a small school. Thanks to everyone, we continue to thrive!
We appreciate your support as it truly enhances excellence in education!
Board of Directors
Mike Clement
Kathy Cronkrite
Lisl Detlefsen
Jay Grode
Ed Heuer
Karen Isaacson
Walter Iwanski
Lisa Machotka
Sue Mitchell
Sharon Morell
Marissa Rebischke
Corey Searles
Michelle Smith
Pat Sullivan
Karen Thiel
Sincerely,
Ed Heuer
President, Port Edwards Education Foundation Inc.
P.S. – Thanks to all of you who joined us at the “Blackhawk
Scramble” this summer! We hope to see you next year on June 22,
2015!
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Calling All Girls Basketball Alumni of JEHS
Submitted by Deb Martin
This year the 2014-2015 girls’ basketball team will be having a recognition
night for all women who played basketball here at JEHS, no matter what the
year. On Friday, December 19, 2014, during halftime of the varsity game,
we would like to honor you and your participation and contributions to the
girls’ basketball program. We have a conference game versus Marion that
night, junior varsity game starts at 6:00 p.m. and the varsity game to follow
at about 7:30 p.m. When you come to the game please check in with the
ticket-seller so that they write your name down. You will get free admission into the game for attending and
being recognized. We will also have a small social of punch and goodies after the game in the cafeteria. If you
have any questions please email Deb Martin, head coach, at martide@pesd.k12.wi.us or call her at (715) 8879000 ext. 206. We look forward to seeing you at the game.
Also we are still undertaking the task of compiling individual scoring records and team records of past
seasons. We need your help. We are looking for any scrapbooks or old scorebooks that you may have that
would have the newspaper articles from varsity games you played in. We would like to look them over to help
fill in the missing gaps of seasons that we do not have. There are many years where we do not have any
information, except what we could get from past yearbooks. Any help you can give us would be appreciated.
We are really short on anything from the 80s. Again, please contact Deb Martin if you can assist us in this task.
Thank you in advance and we look forward to seeing you at a game.
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November 2014 Lunch Menu
LUNCH PRICES:
Alternate Lunch Choice:
Monday: Chef Salad
Tuesday: Chicken Caesar Salad
Wednesday: Taco Salad
Thursday: Bistro Spinach Salad
Friday: Port Garden Salad
Mon
Tue
Elementary: $2.10
Middle School: $2.25
High School: $2.35
Adults: $3.45
Wed
Thu
Fri
*Garden Bar served
daily along with
your choice of
skim, 1% or
chocolate milk.
Menus subject to
Change
3
Chicken Tenders
French Fries
Pineapple
4
Mini Tacos w/ salsa
& sour cream
Refried Beans
Spanish Rice
Mandarin Oranges
5
Hamburger
Cheese Tray
Coleslaw
Peaches
6
Cheese Pizza
Green Beans
Jello
Pears
7
10
Mini Corn Dogs
Potato Wedges
Peaches
11
Meatball Sub
Fruit Salad
Peas
12
Mozzarella Dippers
Pizza Sauce
Squash
Strawberries
13
Turkey
Masked Potatoes
Gravy
Dinner Roll
Corn
Mandarin Oranges
14
Hot Dog/ Bun
Baked Beans
Grapes
17
Orange Chicken
Rice
Broccoli
Pineapple
18
Grilled Cheese
Tomato Soup
Pears
19
Chicken Patty/Bun
Pasta
Baked Beans
Mandarin Oranges
20
Salisbury Steak
Rice
Gravy
Dinner Roll
Green Beans
Peaches
21
Chicken Nuggets
Tater Tots
Banana
Chocolate Pudding
24
All American
Chicken Wrap
Baked Beans
Yams
Mandarin Oranges
25
French Toast Sticks
Smokies
Applesauce
Orange Wedges
ES: Goldfish PB&J
26
Cheese Pizza
Pineapple
Peas
Cookie
27 NO SCHOOL
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November 2014 Breakfast Menu
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BREAKFAST
Mon
Tue
BREAKFAST PRICES:
Elementary: $1.30
Middle School: $1.30
High School: $1.30
Adults: $1.65
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Fuel 4U Cereal Kit
Fruit
Milk
4
Bagel
Fruit
Juice
Milk
5
Cereal Bar
Fruit
Juice
Milk
6
Poptart
String Cheese
Fruit
Milk
7
10
Fuel 4U Cereal Kit
Fruit
Milk
11
French Toast Sticks
Syrup
Fruit
Juice
Milk
12
Bug Bites
Fruit
Juice
Milk
13
Omelet
Toast
Fruit
Juice
Milk
14
Frudel
Fruit
Juice
Milk
17
Fuel 4U Cereal Kit
Fruit
Milk
18
Pancakes
Fruit
Juice
Milk
19
English Muffin
Fruit
Juice
Milk
20
Cereal
Fruit
Juice
Milk
21
Frudel
Fruit
Juice
Milk
24
Fuel 4U Cereal Kit
Fruit
Milk
25
Omelet
Toast
Fruit
Juice
Milk
26
Bug Bites
Fruit
Juice
Milk
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November 2014 Breakfast
BREAKFAST PRICES:
Elementary: $1.30 Middle School: $1.30
Middle School & High School
Breakfast in the Classroom
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Fuel 4U Cereal Kit
Fruit
Milk
4
Omelet
Bagel
Orange
Juice
Milk
5
Yogurt
Granola
Fruit Cup
Juice
Milk
6
Eggo Mini Blueberry Pancakes
Orange
Juice
Milk
7
10
Fuel 4U Cereal Kit
Fruit
Milk
11
Cinnamon Apple
Bagelfuls
Apple
Juice
Milk
12
WG Muffin
Pudding Cup
Fruit Cup
Juice
Milk
13
WG Rice Krispie
Treat
Fruit Cup
Slushie
Milk
14
Frudel
Banana
Juice
Milk
17
Fuel 4U Cereal Kit
Fruit
Milk
18
Apple BoscoStick
Fruit Cup
Juice
Milk
19
Iced Breakfast
Square
Fruit
Juice
Milk
20
Eggo Mini Waffles
Craisins
Juice
Milk
21
Frudel
Fruit Cup
Juice
Milk
24
Fuel 4U Cereal Kit
Fruit
Milk
25
Omelet
Bagel
Fruit
Juice
Milk
26
Poptart
Cheese Stick
Fruit Cup
Juice
Milk
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PESD November Activities
November 3-6—Scholastic Book Fair—Elementary IMC
November 6th (Thursday), 4-8pm—Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
November 7th (Friday) - No School, Staff In-service
November 10th (Monday) - 5:30pm—Board of Education Meeting, Elementary
IMC
November 11th (Tuesday) - 6:00pm—PEPO Meeting, Elementary IMC
November 13 (Thursday) - 4-7:30pm—Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
November 14th (Friday) - 7:30pm—Drama Club Production, Alexander Aud.
November 14th (Friday) - 6:00pm—Elementary Movie Night
November 17th (Monday) - 11:25am—Kindergarten Parent Lunch
November 18th (Tuesday) - 11:25am—First Grade Parent Lunch
November 19th (Wednesday) - 11:25am—Second Grade Parent Lunch
November 20th (Thursday) - 11:45am—Third Grade Parent Lunch
November 21st (Friday) - 11:45am—Fourth Grade Parent Lunch
November 24th (Monday) - 11:45am—Fifth Grade Parent Lunch
November 24th (Monday) - Blood Drive, JEHS Gym
November 27th (Thursday) - No School, Happy Thanksgiving!
November 28th (Friday) - No School
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PORT EDWARDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Business Meeting of the Board of Education
5:00 p.m., Monday, September 8, 2014 - Elementary IMC, Fifth Street, Port Edwards, Wisconsin
MINUTES
Meeting called to order by Vice President Ferkey at 5:00 p.m.
Roll Call
PRESENT:
Joe Clark, Sheldon Ferkey, Leo Thomasgard
ABSENT:
John Daven, Dana Duncan
ALSO PRESENT:
Pat Sullivan, Superintendent/4K-5 Principal; Marcia Sawyer, Business Director
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kyle Cronan
1. Consider Approval of Agenda
Motion by Clark, second by Thomasgard, to approve the agenda as posted. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.
2. Consideration of motion to adjourn into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute:
19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance
evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises
responsibility
A. Consider Approval of Minutes of Past Closed Session – July 14, 2014
B. Discuss 2015-2016 Administrative Staffing
Motion by Clark, second by Thomasgard, to adjourn into closed session. Voting yes – Clark, Duncan, Ferkey,
Thomasgard. Motion carried.
3. Adjourn Closed Session and Reconvene into Open Session to take any action deemed necessary from the
closed session
Motion by Ferkey, second by Thomasgard, to adjourn closed session and reconvene into open session. Voting
yes – all. Motion carried.
PRESENT:
Joe Clark, Dana Duncan, Sheldon Ferkey, Leo Thomasgard
ABSENT:
John Daven
ALSO PRESENT:
Pat Sullivan, Superintendent/4K-5 Principal; Marcia Sawyer, Business Director
OTHERS PRESENT: Kyle Cronan, Gunnar Drew, Kathy McGrath, Tim Miller, Christopher Shields, Kim
Shields, Megan Shields
4. Report from Student Representatives & Student Recognition
Student representatives Christopher Shields and Gunnar Drew, reporting on the Port Fun Fest, stated that
students helped with setting up for the event and operated the kiddie games. Students also reported that they
provided child care services and assistance to the food service staff at “Back-to-School Night, and volunteered
for the Lake Arrowhead Festival by parking cars and operating a concession stand. Upcoming Student Council
events include Homecoming and a November blood drive.
5. President’s Report
A. Board Member Attendance
President Duncan reported that board member John Daven was absent by prior arrangement.
B. Next Board Meeting
President Duncan announced that the next business meeting of the Board of Education will be held on
Monday, October 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Elementary IMC.
6. Administrative Reports
A. Report on Staff Inservice – Superintendent Sullivan
Superintendent Sullivan reported that the back-to-school staff inservice, busy and productive, was a good
start to the school year.
B. Update on Constellation Grant, Report on Start of School Year & Staff Recognition – Principal Cronan
Principal Cronan reported that students from the MSTC urban forestry program will be on school grounds
in the near future to cut trees in preparation for the solar installation. Cronan stated that district students
will be very involved with the next stages of the project. Cronan further reported that classes are well
underway following a successful orientation program. Principal Cronan recognized social sciences
teacher, Tim Miller, who received an Excellence in Teaching Economics and Financial Literacy award.
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7.
Questions and Comments from People in Attendance
none
CONSENT AGENDA:
8. Consider Approval of Minutes of Past Meeting – August 18, 2014
9. Consider Approval of Financial Reports
A. Check Summaries ........................... August 1-31, 2014
#1068, 24199-24265 & 201400019-201400071 - $261,674.00
B. District Revenues Report ................ August 1-31, 2014
C. District Expenditures Report .......... August 1-31, 2014
D. August Cash Balance Report
E. August Fund 60 Activity Accounts Report
F. Consider Approval of Gifts
Business Director Sawyer reported on a gift of school supplies from Dave and Norrine Cervenka. Motion by
Ferkey, second by Clark, to approve the financial reports as submitted. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. Consider Adoption of Resolution to Authorize Participation in Energy Savings Revenue Limit
Exemption & Performance Contracting
Motion by Clark, second by Thomasgard, to approve the resolution to authorize participation in energy
savings revenue limit exemption and performance contracting with CESA 10. Voting yes – all. Motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
11. Consider Approval of 2014-15 Employment Contract – Kerry Doran, 1.0 FTE Science Teacher
Motion by Clark, second by Thomasgard, to approve the 2014-15 contract of Kerry Doran as recommended
by administration. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.
12. Consider Approval of Support Staff Hire – Grecia Hernandez-Otero, Half-Time Maintenance
Motion by Clark, second by Thomasgard, to approve Grecia Hernandez-Otero as half-time custodian as
recommended by administration. Voting yes – all. Motion carried.
13. Opportunity for Individual Board Comment
None
14. Establish Future Board Meeting Dates
Monday, October 20, 2014, Closed Session at 5:00 (if needed); Business Meeting at 5:30 p.m. – Elementary
IMC
Monday, October 27, 2014, Budget Hearing & Annual Meeting, 6:00 p.m. – Elementary IMC
Monday, November 10, 2014, Closed Session at 5:00 (if needed); Business Meeting at 5:30 p.m. –
Elementary IMC
Monday, December 15, 2014, Closed Session at 5:00 (if needed); Business Meeting at 5:30 p.m. –
Elementary IMC
15. Call for Adjournment
Motion by Clark, second by Thomasgard, to adjourn the meeting. Voting yes – Clark, Duncan, Ferkey,
Thomasgard Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Lisa Miller & Marcia Sawyer, acting secretaries
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