School Matters 10/14/2024
School News for Residents of Kimberly Area School District
October 2024
Vol. 12, Issue 16
Board Meeting Summary 10/14/2024
- Mary Gerbig, the Board's primary legal counsel and an expert in the field of educational law across the State, presented a review of several board governance topics. She discussed open meetings law, rules for closed session, board communications, and walking quorums. She also took questions from the Board on these and other topics. This was an opportunity for Board members, new and experienced, as well as the public to better understand the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Education.
- Jackie DePeau, Kimberly High School Principal, sought approval of the Start College Now and Early College Credit program requests for the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year. The Board approved eight student requests for a total of 38 college credits in a variety of courses. Students will be taking classes at Fox Valley Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Bellin College, and St. Norbert College to earn college credits and High School credits simultaneously.
- Bob Mayfield, Superintendent, presented the Open Enrollment and Third Friday enrollment data for the Kimberly Area School District. He indicated that although overall enrollment has increased, the projections show elementary grades with significantly lower enrollment (average of 90 students less per grade) than high school grades. Which, in time will cause a significant decrease, directly impacting the District's budget. The data can be viewed in Boarddocs.
- The Board of Education ratified their decision to promote Dr. Holly Prast as the District's next Superintendent effective July 2025. Board President Mary Pribbenow welcomed Prast to the role stating that the Board looks forward to working, learning and growing together. She expressed her confidence that the excellence that students, parents, and community members have come to expect would continue. More on the Superintendent transition can be found below.
More information about this meeting, including agendas, approved minutes and policy changes can be found on Boarddocs. For more information about upcoming board meetings, go to the District website.
Kimberly School Board Names Dr. Holly Prast as its Next Superintendent
Kimberly School Board Announces Dr. Holly Prast as its Next Superintendent
The Kimberly Area School District (KASD) Board of Education announced Monday evening that Dr. Holly Prast will be the next Superintendent of Schools. Prast will replace Dr. Robert Mayfield, who will retire after 32 years of service at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
“With a rich background in educational leadership and a proven commitment to student success, I have confidence Dr. Prast will continue leading the District toward excellence and growth,” said Mary Pribbenow, President of the KASD Board of Education.
Dr. Prast has spent the past 11 years as Assistant Superintendent for KASD. Prior to that, she held leadership positions as both the Executive Director of Administration and the Director of Assessment, Improvement, and Communications for the Oshkosh Area School District.
“The Kimberly Area School District has a long-standing reputation of excellence. I am honored that the Board has selected me to continue working with our students, families, administrators, teachers, staff and community to maintain our excellence, and build upon it moving forward,” said Dr. Prast. “My goal will be to foster a culture where students see the connection between themselves, their experiences here in KASD, and the world beyond our doors. I look forward to serving our Papermaker Community in this new role.”
Dr. Prast earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UW-Green Bay, a Master of Educational Administration degree from Marian College, and a Doctoral degree from Cardinal Stritch University. Prast was previously named Wisconsin State Reading Administrator of the Year, and she is a member of the State Reading Advisory Council and the Wisconsin Early Literacy Curriculum Council.
KASD Students Enjoy Several Fitness Focused Events
This school year is off to an energetic start, filled with enthusiasm, outdoor activities, and excitement for KASD students, who have eagerly participated in everything from National Walk to School Day celebrations to fun runs.
Janssen Elementary School had an impressive turnout for National Walk to School Day! But they weren't alone— the 4K Center for Literacy, Sunrise, Westside, Woodland Elementary Woodland Intermediate and Mapleview Intermediate also joined. There was a great turnout, with many students, family members, and staff attending the events.
Our Parent Teacher Organizations have been hard at work organizing fun runs across the District. These events are more than just fundraisers; they celebrate our students' enthusiasm and commitment. Proceeds from the runs will help fund a variety of areas, including playground improvements, musical instruments, books, elementary and intermediate activities, staff appreciation gifts, and more. Whether they ran, walked, or skipped, each lap completed was a victory lap in our eyes.
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