District hires technicians After years of obtaining technology support through a contract with MPC, the district will no longer use outside sources to maintain its network infrastructure, 1,400 computers, peripherals and software. School Board members approved hiring two full-time technicians who will provide technology support services. MPC ceased providing services in December after filing for […]
January 6, 2009
Athletic co-op participation approved Hamilton High School girls will continue to participate in a swimming program, thanks to School Board approval of a cooperative program. The Swim Program is offered at Menomonee Falls High School because Hamilton does not have a pool. The district has been a part of a cooperative team with Menomonee Falls […]
December 15, 2008
District creates new Strategic Plan The Strategic Plan Committee met Dec. 3 and 4 to create a new plan for the district. Members recommended ideas for new strategies that will be further defined and presented to the full committee Jan. 14 when it reconvenes to consider the new plan. Educational Services and Human Resources Director […]
December 2, 2008
Business Education, Marketing curriculum revisions approved As the district focuses on the skills that students will need for success in the 21st Century, it should consider requiring high school students to take a personal finance course. After reviewing and accepting revisions to the Business Education and Marketing curriculum, School Board member Lynn Kristensen suggested that […]
November 17, 2008
Lannon site plan in second year Lannon Elementary School Principal Richard Ladd reported on progress made in the second year of the school site plan. The school is focusing on developing communication and social skills and high-level thinking strategies in math and reading. Among the school’s initiatives include development of language arts resource packet for […]
November 4, 2008
Hamilton has opportunities through CESA #1 The Hamilton School District’s partnership with the Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) #1 has generated significant resources and opportunities that might not otherwise be available, according to CESA #1 Executive Director Tim Gavigan, Ph.D. School Board members listened to Gavigan as he provided an overview of the agency’s initiatives. […]
October 20, 2008
School Board approves budget, tax levy The Hamilton School District’s 2008-09 budget will be $47.16 million, which is a 4.45 percent increase over last year. Hamilton School Board members approved the $27.54 million levy. The mill rate will be $9.29, which reflects a 9.1 percent increase. The tax rate is increasing at a higher rate […]
October 7, 2008
District uses new tool for curriculum development Staff members will use a new electronic tool to development curriculum, Instructional Services Supervisor Dee Bauman, Ph.D., reported to the School Board. Eclipse, a tool that had been used for several years to analyze school data, has a component that allows staff to collaborative electronically as they work […]
September 15, 2008
Hamilton meeting goals of more rigor If increasing the rigor of coursework that students take is the goal of recent initiatives, Hamilton High School appears to be hitting the mark. Hamilton Principal Candis Mongan described results of efforts designed to support increased student achievement. Advanced Placement (AP) and ACT results released this summer show that […]
September 2, 2008
Reading revisions approved The Hamilton School Board approved revisions in the reading curriculum based on the recommendation of the 33-member K-12 Reading Committee. Instructional Services Supervisor Dee Bauman, Ph.D., presented the revised reading curriculum that teachers from all grade levels and content areas reviewed and revised over the past year. Bauman reported that the most […]