No space to take Open Enrollment students
School administrators calculated that the district will not have enough classroom space to take additional Open Enrollment students for the 2024-25 school year due to class size guidelines, space constraints and space for special education open enrollment.
Open Enrollment is a statewide program that allows students to attend public schools outside their districts if space is available. District administrators monitor enrollment throughout the year and report back to the School Board closer to the start of school if there might be room for students from outside the district.
Hamilton High School students presented
Three Hamilton High School Student Council members addressed board members to provide an overview of club updates and school activities. Students are planning a Valentine’s Day Spirit Week and looking forward to the January 31 Open House for current 8th grade students.
Templeton Middle School in spotlight
Templeton Middle School Principal Brad Hoffmann presented a School Spotlight video about the Bulldog Mentor program. The Student Services Department leads the program, which matches staff members with students who may benefit from having a mentor at school.
Students approved for early graduation
The applications of 19 Hamilton High School students who requested to graduate early were accepted. The students met School Board policy requirements and are eligible to graduate in January 2024.
Hamilton and Templeton course catalogs approved
The School Board approved the middle school and high school course catalogs. Many revisions reflected language changes and updated curriculum. A “Percussion Ensemble” course was added at the high school. The course will focus on providing students with a venue in which to play outside the concert band setting that develops higher levels of individual responsibility, technical proficiency, and musical artistry.
Reports reviewed and approved
Several reports and documents were reviewed and approved including:
- New, Revised and Retired Position Descriptions
- Renewal of Boys’ Hockey and Boy’s Swimming and Diving Co-Op Agreements for 2024-25 and 2025-26
- Reviewed and Revised Board Policies
- Hamilton School District Strategic Plan Metrics
Personnel matters
School Board members approved the appointments of:
- Jasmine Sanchez, Paraprofessional, Special Services at Templeton Middle School, effective January 22;
- Adam Boehlke, Special Education Replacement Teacher at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective January 22;
- Marc Boutet, French Teacher at Hamilton High School, effective January 29; and
- Noelle Schwartz, Paraprofessional – Title I at Templeton Middle School, effective February 1.
School Board members approved the retirements of:
- Kathleen Block, Fitness Education & Health Teacher at Hamilton High School, effective end of the school year; and
- Tonya Sumiec, World Language – Spanish Teacher at Hamilton High School, effective end of the school year.
School Board members approved the resignations of:
- Maria Wartgow, Paraprofessional – Health Room at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective April 17.