SASD e-Newsletter: November 2024

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On the November 5 ballot, the Sheboygan Area School District is asking the community to invest $121 million to rebuild and remodel Urban and Farnsworth Middle Schools on their current sites.

Farnsworth and Urban Middle Schools are approaching 100 years old, and their systems have exceeded their life expectancy. This plan would increase safety and security and improve bus and parent drop-off and pick-up. Expanded classroom sizes with more natural light would enhance student learning spaces and educational opportunities.

If a majority of voters support the referendum, the property tax mill rate would increase by $0.20 per $1,000 of property value, meaning a $20 annual increase per $100,000 of property value.

On October 22, 2024, the Board of Education approved two versions of the budget and tax levy due to the referendum question on the November 5 ballot. Adopting both versions ensures the District will be prepared to move forward based on the outcome of the vote.

Even with a passed referendum, the tax levy would decrease by 1.0%, and the tax mill rate would decrease by 10.7%.

Solutions for both schools include improved parent drop-off and pick-up, new secure entrances easily accessible from the parking lot, appropriately sized classrooms, more natural light in classrooms and common areas, and increased parking.

Watch the short video below to see examples of modern learning spaces!

Sheboygan Area School District's North High School will partner with area veterans’ organizations to honor our veterans who served in the armed forces at a Community Veterans’ Day Program on Monday, November 11th, 2024, at the Sheboygan North High School Acuity Fieldhouse. Doors will open to the public at 9:00 a.m., and the program will be presented at 9:30 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

All veterans and community members are invited to attend this ceremony and take part in honoring our area veterans.

The North High School Acuity Fieldhouse can be accessed through entrance 15 into the school commons.

SASD is holding open interviews for various support staff positions. Stop in, complete a brief application, and interview for an open position! A special $2,000 hiring bonus is being offered for Special Education Assistants.

OPEN INTERVIEWS
Friday, November 15 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

SASD Administrative Office

3330 Stahl Road, Sheboygan

What to bring:
☑ Your work history
☑ Names and phone numbers of two or more references

Applicants will not be required to apply on WECAN for these open support staff positions and will instead be using a one-page paper application. View the application here. Paper copies will also be available onsite at the open interviews. If you would prefer, you can print the application and complete it ahead of time. See you there! ✨

Violet Piontkowski, a senior at North High School, has participated in Red Raider Robotics for four years, taken ten (10!) engineering and manufacturing courses, worked over the summer at Diverse Tooling, and created a work of art using a CNC plasma cutter!

➡ Learn more about Violet's experience here.

Amber Sakovitz, a first grade teacher at James Madison Elementary School, is an SASD Difference Maker! ⭐

“Mrs. Sakovitz provided my daughter with such a warm, welcoming, and kind experience. We appreciate her taking the time to support our daughter and show her how capable she is of chasing her dreams and becoming who she was meant to be. Every year we stop by her room on the first day of school and thank her for everything she has done, and Sophia is just as excited to tell her how much she loves and appreciates her. Thank you, Mrs. Sakovitz!” -Hannah Sheldon, James Madison Elementary School Parent

Amber, thank you for all that you do! Nominate an SASD staff member here.

Have you heard the “buzz” about Sheboygan North/South Drama’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ? 🐝 A group of six students compete in the title championship, spelling their way through vexing vocabulary while sharing hilarious and poignant personal stories. Don’t miss this fast-paced and funny D-E-L-I-G-H-T.

November 7, 8, and 9 at 7:00 p.m.

South High School Auditorium

Tickets: $12 online or $15 at the door

Get your tickets here!

At each regular Board of Education meeting, our Superintendent shares news, accomplishments, and updates:

• On Saturday, October 19, Tree Planting at Grant and Cooper Elementary Schools was made possible by the Rotary ROOTS project with the assistance of North High School teacher David Miller, North High students, and community volunteers.
• Thank you to Rotary, Kiwanis, United Way, and the many community organizations that support our schools and our students!
• Kudos to the South High student organizers who hosted Fiesta Hispana last month!

Presentation of the Budget for the 2024-25 School Year

The Board of Education held its annual budget presentation and public hearing for the 2024-25 school year budget. View the Budget Presentation here.

Following the presentation, the Board took action on two versions of the budget and tax levy due to the referendum question on the November 5 ballot. Adopting both versions ensures the district will be prepared to move forward based on the outcome of the vote.

Board Meeting Documents & Recording

The recording of the meeting can be viewed on our SASD YouTube account here: https://www.youtube.com/live/k5h2kFZTXJw?si=bPp6oSvFLYMtYop1

If you want to review the full agenda or read the meeting minutes, information is posted on our Board of Education website at https://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/about/board-of-education. All of the meeting attachments are posted on the website following the agenda. Please note that minutes from the meeting are approved at the next month's meeting and then posted online.