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July 21, 2025

Students honored for HFAC artwork selection

Hamilton High School students were recognized for having a piece of their artwork chosen for permanent display in the Hamilton Fine Arts Center. Artwork by Tess Dwyer, Melina Koehn and Emily LaFore was selected for the HFAC lobby. All three students attended the meeting and were presented with a check for the purchase of their artwork. 

Charger Robotics participants presented

Members of the Chargers Robotics Team 537 from Hamilton High School shared highlights of their season and future goals.

Hamilton High School 2025-26 Student Handbook approved

Hamilton High School Principal Dominic Bauer presented recommended changes to the student handbook. Yearly and language updates were recommended, along with details of the new bell schedule/advisement time. There are also updates to the bus rider rules to clarify that HHS students can only board the bus at HHS and may not walk to TMS to board their bus. Updated information regarding student fee payments outlines how not paying fines will impact participation in extracurricular activities and graduation.

Additional interventionist staffing approved

Due to increased student needs, additional intervention staffing (a total of 1.70 FTE) is recommended at Maple Avenue Elementary School, Marcy Elementary School and Woodside Elementary School.

Additional special education staffing approved

Due to increased student needs, additional special education staffing (0.78 FTE) is recommended at Hamilton High School.

Additional certified teaching staffing approved

Due to projected enrollment needs, additional art staffing (.20 FTE) is recommended for Lannon Elementary School so the teacher will also be able to travel to Maple Avenue Elementary School.

Hamilton High School Adaptive Sports League approved

The Adaptive Sports League Partnership between Hamilton School District and Oak Creek-Franklin School District will begin in the 2025-26 school year with the goal of eventually expanding to other local districts. The purpose of this league is to ensure that high school students with disabilities who cannot successfully participate in existing co-curricular spots have the same opportunity to experience the benefits of a quality competitive sports program.

Reports, documents approved

Several reports and documents were approved, including:

  • New K-12 Fitness Education and Health Curriculum Documents
  • Curriculum Resource Purchase for AP Computer Science Principles
  • Academic Standards for 2025-26
  • Reviewed and Revised Board Policies

Personnel action

Board members approved the appointments of:

  • Ashlyn Travers, Educational Support – Special Services at Woodside Elementary School, effective September 2
  • Rachel Brandner, Educational Support – Special Services at Willow Springs Learning Center, effective September 2
  • Mark Soref, Communication Arts Teacher at Hamilton High School, effective August 25
  • Dana Kaplan, Educational Support – Special Services at Maple Avenue Elementary School, effective September 2
  • Lasyris Knox, Custodian I, P.M. at Hamilton High School, effective July 9
  • Christine Raasch, Educational Support – Special Services at Woodside Elementary School, effective September 2
  • Remi Larson, School Psychologist at Marcy Elementary and Willow Springs Learning Center, effective August 25

Board members approved the resignations of:

  • Kristin Mandella, School Psychologist at Marcy Elementary School and Willow Springs Learning Center, effective July 15
  • Amber Behagen, School Psychologist at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective July 7
  • Christine Raasch, Associate Kitchen Employee at Hamilton High School, effective July 10
  • Melissa Harbort, Educational Support – Media at Lannon Elementary School, effective July 15