Everyday Mathematics reviewed The district is in its second year of the Everyday Mathematics Program at the elementary level, and teachers are seeing many strengths of the new curriculum. Instructional Services Supervisor Margaret Bauman, Ph.D., updated the School Board on the program’s implementation that was extended this year to sixth grade. Elementary teachers were asked […]
December 18, 2006
Detachment request tabled School Board members tabled discussion and action on a request from a developer who wants a 1.52-acre parcel detached from the Hamilton to the Elmbrook School District. Brad Wilson, developer of Bradon Preserve, located directly adjacent to Lisbon Road, requested the detachment so that the 27-lot subdivision being developed would be served […]
December 5, 2006
School Board members approved site plans for two schools – one that is the first entry into the district for many students and the other from which they will graduate. Willow Springs site plan approved Principal Margaret Tackes presented the Willow Springs Learning Center Site Plan which has one tactic that states “students will be […]
November 20, 2006
Land transfer, easements OK’d for roundabout Residents approved the transfer of land and easements at Willow Springs Learning Center that will allow the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) to move ahead with plans to install a roundabout. DOT identified traffic concerns near Highway 74 and Town Line Road due to heavy volume, traffic speed, unusual […]
November 7, 2006
Board frustrated over more reporting requirements School Board members expressed frustration with new regulations that they say will pull away special education staff from serving the needs of children while they are busy collecting data for obscure state and federal reports. The latest set of reporting requirements hitting school districts includes the Department of Public […]
October 16, 2006
School Board learns results of interviews Two strategies of the district’s Strategic Plan — development of a positive learning environment and enhancement of the district’s communication plan — prompted the district to interview more than 100 parents this summer. School Board members learned the results of those surveys. Public Information Coordinator Denise Dorn Lindberg and […]
October 3, 2006
Automated phone notification system chosen When school is closed because of a snow storm, the Hamilton School District will have one additional tool to notify parents about the decision. The School Board voted to purchase the technology and services that will make automated calls to nearly 4,500 families and employees within 30 minutes of the […]
September 18, 2006
Committee recommends no new building An advisory committee charged with studying community growth and enrollment projections recommended that the School Board hold off from holding a referendum for new buildings or additions. School Board members accepted the final report from the 25-member Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) which had issued a preliminary report in February. In […]
September 5, 2006
School Board evaluates internal operations Elected officials often evaluate the performance of people in the organizations they represent. The Hamilton School Board annually takes a critical look at their own performance as leaders. Overall, School Board members said they were satisfied with the collective role they play, but pointed to others who supported the direction […]
July 17, 2006
Higlights from July, August meetings The Hamilton School Board met several times over the summer. Following are highlights of action it took. High school student supervisor position approved A new high school student supervisor position was approved in July. School Board members approved the position that will monitor students from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. […]