AET Program undergoes changes to meet future workforce demands As jobs in today’s economy require more complex knowledge and skills than in the past, the Hamilton School District is making its Applied Engineering and Technology (AET) Program more rigorous, engaging and relevant — ensuring that more students have the skills necessary for success in the […]
September 18, 2017
Board gets report about district strategic tactics Human Resources and Organizational Development Director John Roubik gave an update to the School Board on the priorities of the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan. Following are the four priority areas, their goals and tactics. Systems of learning & assessment — All students will be challenged and supported to maximize their […]
September 5, 2017
Enrollment tops projections School officials projected enrollment would increase about 70 students annually for the next five years, but enrollment will likely top those estimates for the 2017-18 school year. As part of a study of community growth and facility needs last spring, enrollments were projected through the next five years. Based on the number […]
2017 summer meetings
Many assume summer is a quiet time for schools, but School Board meetings continued throughout the summer months. Following are key actions taken at June, July and August meetings. Strategic Plan has 4 priority areas School Board members reviewed the district’s 2017-2020 Strategic Plan that includes the four priority areas of: systems and learning assessment; […]
June 6, 2017
District extends contract with Teachers On Call The district will continue to contract with Teachers On Call (TOC) to provide substitute staffing services through June 30, 2019. The School Board accepted the recommendation from Human Resources and Organizational Development Director John Roubik to renew a two-year contract with the company that offers an automated process […]
May 15: School Board action
Board gives budget OK before Annual Meeting The Hamilton School Board gave its approval for the 2017-18 budget that will be presented to voters at the July 17 Annual Meeting. The budget totals $55.07 million, which is 2.17 percent more than the current budget. The tax rate is projected to be $8.91 per $1,000 of […]
May 15: Chamber receives Community Service Award
The Hamilton School District presented the Sussex Area Chamber of Commerce with its 2017 Community Service Award at the May 15 School Board meeting. Public Information Coordinator Denise Dorn Lindberg said the chamber was deserving of the district’s highest award because it builds common ground in the community and encourages community service that focuses on the […]
May 15 – Retirees honored
The 2016-17 retirements of seven district employees were commemorated at the Hamilton School Board meeting. Combined, the employees provided 169 years of service to the district. Principals and supervisors read commendations for each employee commendations for each retiree that the School Board approved. Each retiree was given a retirement gift. Those at the recognition were (from […]
May 15: Board hears financial impact of projects
Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Bryan Ruud gave details about the financial impact of projects and operating costs under consideration to address projected increased enrollments. He noted that: The district has handled recent enrollment growth without going to referendum. Despite experiencing increased enrollments, the last referendum the district had was in 2002. Unlike recent referendums […]
May 2, 2017
High school facilities needs presented Hamilton High School Principal Candis Mongan and Associate Principal Mark Otto presented information on the classroom space needs of the school. As communities in the Hamilton School District are poised to experience significant residential growth in the next five years, high school enrollment is projected to increase by more than […]