Hamilton High School students presented
Four of the five Hamilton High School students recently named National Merit Semifinalists attended the meeting to share a number of highlights from the start of the school year. Students shared information about annual events such last week’s open house and parking, locks and picture days that took place in August.
Hamilton High School Principal Dominic Bauer introduced seniors Aniket Singh, Dylan Elberson, Derek Zhang and Rohan Nuthi. Hailey Stubler was unable to attend. The students represent less than one percent of high school seniors across the country who are receiving this distinction based on results of the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Curriculum review cycle approved
The Hamilton School District uses a 5-year curriculum review process to analyze standards for each content area. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Cathy Drago presented a report on the cycle designed to create a more cohesive, united system that provides clarity around what high quality learning looks like in each content area.
ESEA report approved
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Organizational Development John Roubik presented the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) consolidated grant initiatives 2024-25 report. Programs that comprise ESEA are: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged; Preparing Training and Recruiting Licensed Teachers, Principals and Other School Leaders Grants; Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students; and Support and Academic Enrichment Grant.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction estimates that the district will receive approximately $197,000 of federal funds for these programs. The final amount will not be known until later.
Reports reviewed and approved
- English Learners Initiatives Report and Policy Handbook
- Reviewed and revised Board Policies
Personnel matters
The School Board approved the appointments of:
- Barbara Block, Educational Support – Special Services at Hamilton High School, September 3
- Grace Dow, Educational Support – Special Services at Templeton Middle School, effective September 3
- Cassandra Gawrysiak, Educational Support – Special Services at Silver Spring Intermediate School, September 9
- Mary Weber, Educational Support – Clerical at Lannon Elementary School, effective September 3
- Justin Engum, Mathematics Teacher at Hamilton High School, effective August 26
- Emilee Jedlicka, Educational Support – Instructional and Supervision at Willow Springs Learning Center, effective September 3
- Lynne Bisgrove, Art Teacher at Templeton Middle School, effective August 30
- Colleen Condon, Custodial I, PM at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective September 9
- John Nietman, Custodial I, PM at Woodside Elementary School, effective September 16
The School Board approved the resignations of:
- Myles Mayer, Educational Support- Instructional and Supervision at Hamilton High School, effective August 21
- Kim Nowak, Educational Support – Special Services at Woodside Elementary School, effective September 25