KEWASKUM DISTRICT NEWS
Are you passionate about supporting students and engaging with your school and community? Join the KHS Booster Club and make a meaningful impact! Contribute whatever time you can, and as a member, you'll have the opportunity to sponsor a qualifying student with a $1,000 scholarship.
Monthly meetings take place on the third Monday of each month at KHS. For more information, visit kewaskumbooster.com.
The Speak Up, Speak Out (SUSO) anonymous tip reporting system is accessible to students, parents, school staff, and community members who have concerns about school safety. Resource Center staff are available around the clock to address tips and coordinate responses by working directly with school administrators, counselors, and law enforcement.
As the new school year begins, SUSO is providing families with the following valuable resources:
- Talking to Children When Scary Things Happen
- Talking to Children about the Shooting (nctsn.org)
- Resources to Help Children in the Wake of a School Shooting
- National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement Talking to Kids about Tragedies (Such as Shootings and Terror Attacks) in the News
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators (nasponline.org)
Visit their website at https://speakup.widoj.gov/ for more information or to download the free app.
Are you interested in having your team/group/activity march in this year's homecoming parade on Friday, October 4? Email Kevin Bryant at kbryant@kewaskumschools.org indicating your interest and identifying your group.
Staging for the parade will take place in the KMS parking lot beginning at 4:00 p.m. The parade will begin at 4:30 and conclude by 5:00. Those who express interest will receive additional details.
Join KEYS for their 31st Annual KEYS 5K Run/Walk on October 13.
Visit Kewaskum Youth Scholarships, Inc. for more information and to register!
Get your Kewaskum spirit wear and support KSD's efforts to offer CPR-Safety classes for staff and students.
Click the link to shop. The store closes on Sunday, September 29, at 11:59 PM.
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
Board member, Sue Miller, was recognized by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) for her efforts in leadership and board development.
Reports
- Dr. Bazata presented the District Administrator Report and discussed the new KSD video, convocation highlights, and information regarding the Fitness Center.
- Mr. Brightman presented the Business Manager Report, recognized the Nutrition Services team, discussed busing updates, summer facility projects, absences staffing, as well as next steps in the 2024/25 budget planning process.
- Ms. Heipp presented the Seclusion and Restraint Report to meet the annual reporting requirements of Wis Act 125/118. Overall, the District had 6 incidents of seclusion, and 5 incidents of physical restraint.
- The Finance and Transportation, 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 YMCA contract, overnight/out of state field trips, as well as purchases over $7,500.
Policy
The second readings of updated policies were approved.
