
MTSD Momentum Newsletter
October 21, 2022

September Family Survey Results
The Mequon-Thiensville School District has released results from its most recent September 2022 Family Survey. This survey was designed to gain feedback from parents and guardians through the first month of the 2022-2023 school year. Topics of focus included: Family experiences around summer communications, the registration/enrollment process, food service, 4K Wrap Care, new family-specific questions, elementary/middle/high school transitions, transportation concerns, family net promoter score, and support/additional resources needed to achieve success this school year. We are grateful to all families who took the time to respond to the survey and share feedback.
As a result of the information shared by our families, MTSD is committed to working toward the following improvements in our operations:
Improve timing and clarity of our summer communications regarding online enrollment, school supplies, and transportation.
Continue to actively explore ways to incorporate fresh, whole foods into our school meal offerings.
Continue to work with Go Riteway Transportation Company to improve customer service quality and consistency of daily bus route operations.
Third Friday Enrollment Update
All public school districts in Wisconsin are required to count pupils for membership purposes on the third Friday in September and second Friday in January. MTSD’s total enrollment as of September 16 is 3,558 students. Resident enrollment is 3,518. Overall, the District gained 82 students (73 residents) from what was budgeted. Additionally, the District received one less open enrollment student than budgeted (83 total open enrolled in), and 10 more students open enrolled out than budgeted (70 total open enrolled out). Though this year’s student enrollment can be considered consistent with what our professional enrollment studies have signified would happen within our district over the next 10 years, we are pleased to see this growth in our school community beyond what was expected.
M-T Recreation Department News
On Monday, October 17, the Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department shared the news that Ms. Beula Sundararajan will be assuming the role of Summer Academy Coordinator. Beula is currently a Social and Emotional Coach and AVID 8 Elective Teacher at Lake Shore Middle School. We are excited to have Beula become a member of the summer rec. team and look forward to another successful year of Summer Academy. Basic information, including session dates, times, and location will be in the Winter/Spring recreation brochure, which comes out on December 1st.
Board Briefs
The Mequon-Thiensville Board of Education held one hybrid meeting this month, with another one scheduled for Monday, October 24 at 6 p.m. A Policy Committee meeting was held in the Egelhoff Conference Room on Wednesday, October 19. A Legislative Committee meeting was also held in the Egelhoff Conference Room on Wednesday, October 19.
October 3 Working Meeting
- Mr. Kevin Deering, Executive Director of Educational Services, provided an overview of the Accountability Report Card issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
- The Board discussed their communication and engagement efforts.
- The Board engaged in a first reading of Legislative Platform Topic: 3000 - Social and Emotional Learning and Support.
October 24 Regular Business Meeting
The October 24 agenda includes a PTO report, Superintendent's Report, Action to Approve the Ozaukee Youth Apprenticeship 66.30 Agreement with the Port Washington-Saukville School District for the 2022-23 School Year, Action to Approve the Homestead High School Roma 2023 Trip to Rome, Italy June 19, 2023 - June 26, 2023, Action To Approve the 2022-2023 October Budget Adjustments and Action To Certify the 2022-2023 Tax Levy
And more
Policy Committee Meeting
Policies discussed included: #6145 - Borrowing, #5900 - Whole-Grade Acceleration Grades 2-8, #5330.02 - Communicable Diseases/Life-Threatening Allergies
Legislative Committee Meeting
Topics discussed included: 3000 - Social and Emotional Learning and Support, 1000 - District and School Accountability, and 0002 - Public School Funding
As a reminder, all Board of Education meeting agendas and video recordings of past meetings can be found on the MTSD Board of Education website.
Upcoming Special Events
For more information about Chris Herren and this presentation, please visit: https://herrentalks.com/
Employment Opportunities
Bus Drivers
Access to consistent and timely bus transportation is extremely important to the success of our student academics, athletics, and co-curricular activities. Please help to minimize transportation disruptions for our students and consider applying to become a bus driver for MTSD and GO Riteway. Spread the word about how important this career is to our entire school community!
Substitute Teachers
Everyone knows a teacher or someone who loves children. Do you love working with kids? Become a Substitute Teacher and start making a difference in the lives of children! Teachers On Call is a substitute staffing company specializing in recruiting and retaining qualified staff who are willing to step into a classroom with minimal direction. There are many opportunities to sub at the schools in our district.
Recreation Department and Paraprofessional Opportunities
MTSD and the Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department are in dire need of Kids' Campus Site Supervisors, Group Leaders, and 4K Wrap Aides.
- Click here to find out more about the Site Supervisor position
- Click here to find out more about the Group Leader position
- Click here to find out more about the 4K Wrap Aide position
Additionally, MTSD is still in need of a part-time special education paraprofessional at Wilson. Click here to find out more about being an elementary school para.
Connect With Us! 💻
Throughout the school year, be sure to check out the great things going on at your school building by following your school's page on Facebook, as well as the MTSD Facebook page, the District Twitter, and by finding us on LinkedIn.
Please note: The accounts linked above are the only official social media presence managed and moderated with support from MTSD Communications.
Important Dates 🗓️
Board of Education - Regular Business Meeting
Monday, October 24 @ 6:00 p.m., Range Line Community Center
MTEF Trick-or-Trot
Sunday, October 30 @ 1:00 p.m.
NO SCHOOL (Grades 4K-8 only) - Staff Inservice
Monday, October 31
Board of Education - Working Meeting
Monday, November 7 @ 6:00 p.m., Egelhoff Conference Room
Due to the location change, this meeting will be held in-person only
Chris Herren Assembly, Presented by Mel's Charities
Thursday, November 17 @ 8:30 a.m. (Students in grades 9-12 ONLY)
NO SCHOOL - Comp Day
Wednesday, November 23
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25
NO SCHOOL - Staff Inservice
Monday, November 28
Board of Education Informational Session
Monday, November 28 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Egelhoff Community Room, 5000 W. Mequon Rd.