KEWASKUM DISTRICT NEWS

Although June 20 is the official first day of summer, this week marks the beginning of our summer break. As we conclude another successful school year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support.

You play a vital role in your child’s education. Your involvement, encouragement, and partnership have been instrumental in making this school year a success. From helping with homework and attending parent-teacher conferences, to volunteering at school events and supporting our teachers, your dedication has made a significant impact on our students' academic and personal growth.

We understand that education is a collaborative effort between schools and families. Your engagement provides the foundation for an exceptional learning environment, and we are grateful for your commitment to your child’s educational journey. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we truly value the strong partnership we have built together.

Thank you for being such an important part of your child’s education this year. We look forward to welcoming you back in the fall. Take time this summer to stop, stand, and be still. Have a wonderful summer, and once again, thank you for your support.

Dr. Bazata
Superintendent

Kewaskum School District

As we strive to keep our children safe in an increasingly connected world, it's crucial to be aware of the dangers of grooming. Grooming is a manipulative process by which an abuser builds a relationship with a child, often over a period of time, to exploit, abuse, or manipulate them. This threat can occur both online and offline, and it's important to recognize the signs to protect our children. As we’ve learned this spring concerning the incident with our previous SRO, no community is immune to the dangers of grooming.

Children’s Wisconsin has a great, short pamphlet about the topic here that includes more information about grooming and what parents and caregivers can do to help prevent it. If you ever have questions or concerns regarding grooming for any student in the Kewaskum School District, please contact your school principal or local law enforcement agency.

A letter was sent to families on Friday, June 14 regarding an update to student transportation for the 2024/25 school year.

To view the letter, please click on this link. The bus brochure can be found here.

Congratulations to our third-trimester High Honor Roll and Honor Roll students!

Share your summer fun pictures with us for our social media posts. Images and captions can emailed to promoteksd@kewaskumschools.org.

JULY

07/03: Last Day of Summer School

07/10: Online Registration Opens

07/11: Preliminary Budget Meeting

07/18: Regular Board Meeting

2023/24 District Calendar

2024/25 District Calendar

Local organizations share events, registrations, and information with families around the district. As information is received the Community Bulletin Board is updated. New this month:

• Kewaskum Public Library
  • 2024 Summer Learning Challenge

• Kewaskum Youth Soccer Organization (KYSO)
  • Fall registration - May 27-July 7
  • Spring registration - Dec 25-Feb 7

• Music Masquers - Summer Camps
  • Shrek the Musical Jr. June 1-21
  • Into the Woods Jr. June 1-21
  • Willy Wonka KIDS July 20-Aug 3

• Salem UCC Clothes Closet

To view the full Community Bulletin Board visit our website.

We're looking for a number of talented and enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. We have openings for substitute teachers, coaches, and more. View the Employment/Careers page on our website for more information.

Become a part of the Kewaskum Difference, and apply today!

Substitute teachers and paraprofessionals in our district are employed through the substitute staffing service, Teachers On Call (TOC). Teachers On Call recruits substitutes year-round. To apply, please follow the link to complete a formal application at: www.teachersoncall.com. For questions, please contact a Wisconsin TOC coordinator at 800-713-4439.

Each month this section will include information on topics discussed at the regular school board meeting. These updates come from unapproved minutes of the meeting.

Recognition

Sheriff Martin Schulteis presented Citizen Commendations to Bill Butzlaff, Tyler Butzlaff, and Jim Leister for their quick thinking, decisive action, and composure under stress when they extricated three occupants from a house fire on May 25, 2024.

Reports

Dr. Bazata presented the District Administrator Report and discussed graduation, the upcoming July meetings, Gallup survey, the new KSD badge, 2024 class profile.

Ms. Thoresen presented the Business Manager Report and stated that there are no concerns at this time.

Policy and Legislative, and Building and Grounds Committees provided updates from their last meetings.

Items for Discussion and/or Action

The Board approved the payroll and accounts payable reports, the WIAA membership renewal for the 2024/25 school year, open enrollments, as well as a purchase over $7,500.

Policy

Mr. Petersen presented first readings of updated policies to the Board.

Retirement Recognition

Ms. Julie Thoreson received a proclamation from the Board to recognize her years of service to the district and her upcoming retirement.

https://www.kewaskumschools.org/board-of-education

Vision

The vision of the Kewaskum School District is to be an exceptional place to learn and work where students and staff are equipped with the academic, social-emotional, and work skills to meet the challenges of their diverse futures and reach their full potential.

Mission

The mission of the Kewaskum School District is to maximize its resources and assets to provide responsive instruction, foster strong relationships, engage the community, and model high expectations.

Values

The values of the Kewaskum School District are:

• Inclusivity - meeting the diverse needs of all students
• Unity - working together for a common goal
• Integrity - acting with honesty and accountability
• Transparency - communicating clearly and accurately
• Innovation - utilizing resources creatively to move forward
• Excellence - holding ourselves and others to high standards