Bielinski Builders recognized for $69,000 contribution Hamilton High School principal David Furrer announced to School Board members that Bielinski Builders will donate $69,000 to support the school’s carpentry program. In recognizing the Waukesha-based building company, Furrer noted that three Bielinski representatives served on a school advisory committee since 2001 that looked into ways to support […]
May 19, 2003
Monday was a night of recognition as the Hamilton School Board presented annual recognition of its Community Service Award winner, retirees and high school student representatives. Carol Braeger presented with Community Service Award The Hamilton School Board presents its Community Service Award to an individual or organization that has provided outstanding service and assistance to […]
May 6, 2003
After 15 years as School Board president, Gerald Schmitz announced that he would not accept nomination in that role for another year. Schmitz was given a standing ovation at the meeting in recognition of his leadership. A 27-year veteran on the School Board, Schmitz was re-elected to a 3-year term in 2001. “I think it […]
April 16, 2003
Business Services Director Bryan Ruud presented the 2003-04 Hamilton School District’s budget that totaled $36.5 million and includes a 3.8 percent increase in expenses and 4.37 percent increase in the mil rate. The proposed mil rate is expected to go from $11.04 to $11.52 per $1,000 of property value. The mil rate includes additional debt […]
April 1, 2003
School Board sees first draft of budget Hamilton School District officials painted a grim picture for educational funding in Wisconsin at the April 1 School Board meeting. Business Services Director Bryan Ruud presented the first draft of Hamilton’s proposed $35.2 budget, but cautioned School Board members that the state’s $3 billion to $4 billion budget […]
March 17, 2003
High school Honors Program marked with positive feedback, increasing enrollments In its second year of implementation, the Hamilton High School Honors Program is earning high marks from students who have enrolled in its classes, but the district will not know until May whether student achievement has increased as a result. Hamilton Principal David Furrer reported […]
March 4, 2003
Special Annual Meeting slated for property purchase District residents will have an opportunity to vote on a proposal to purchase approximately 73 acres of land in the southern portion of the district for future school needs. The School Board took action to establish the Special Annual meeting. The property, known as the Fleisner farm, is […]
February 17, 2003
District property insurance jumps dramatically A 266-percent increase in the district’s building and property insurance premium prompted the Hamilton School Board to find a new way to finance its exposure to risk. The school district purchases its property insurance through the Wisconsin’s Local Governmental Property Insurance Fund, available for tax-supported property such as government buildings, […]
February 4, 2003
State budget uncertainty affects Summer Opportunities class fee The Hamilton School District’s 2003 Summer Opportunities Program got a preliminary OK from the School Board, but Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle and the Legislature may ultimately decide how popular the program will be this summer. Summer Opportunities Director and Lannon Elementary School Principal Dick Ladd updated the […]
January 20, 2003
Band schedule changes approved In what was characterized as a fine-tuning of changes that began last year, the Hamilton School Board approved a scheduling proposal for 2003-04 that will allow students to earn one credit for band and have classes that meet more often during the week. Hamilton High School Principal David Furrer outlined the […]