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School District of Black Hawk
The School District of Black Hawk does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, age, sex, or handicap in educational programs or activities or in employment.
June 2022
Message from the Principal's Office
Thank you students and families! It has been another year filled with many blessings, and great memories for your children. Ad-
ditionally, there were still so many challenges that students had to face and overcome. We are very impressed by the grit and
resilience of our students, as they adapted to changing schedules and changing settings as we entered the school year with Covid-
19 mitigation strategies. Our students and teachers worked incredibly hard this year with elementary students building reading
fluency and comprehension with our new reading curriculum, Wonders. It was awesome to watch our elementary students grow
in their mathematical reasoning and math discourse skills utilizing Ready Math as their curriculum. We want to thank all the fam-
ilies, and our Parent's Club for their efforts in rewarding our students with end of the year field trips, and Gotcha behavior incen-
tives. We ended the year with our Gotcha Pyramid being filled, and the students enjoyed a day of bouncy houses, silly photo
booth, popcorn, and Culver's ice cream.
Middle school is always a fun group, as they grow and wrestle with all of the changes that they go through during these early
years of adolescence. It takes some dedicated, and good natured teachers to mentor and help these students feel comfortable in
the school setting, as they wrestle with these physical and mental changes. We want to thank everyone for their assistance in
continuing to support our annual ski trip fundraiser, and want to thank Mr. Dan Campbell for his efforts with our middle school
student council in making our dances and school year fun. Big thank you again to Parent's Club for providing the means for our
students to gain valuable memories with their classmates on their end of the year field trips. Our sixth graders got to enjoy, once
again, the outdoor experiences provided by our local members of the Gratiot Sportsman's Club. We thank them for their time and
dedication to our students. We want to thank all of our coaches who give their time to offer middle school sports. These are valu-
able experiences for our students to exercise, compete, and interact with their peers in leadership positions. Academically, we
saw solid growth in our middle school students on their math aptitude. The spring of 2019 and subsequent years, had an impact
on many students' progress towards eighth grade math goals. We are impressed by the commitment to a growth mindset, and
continued improvement that our students displayed. We want to wish our 8th graders well, as they transition to their final phase
of secondary education, high school!
Our high school students are a diverse group. We admire so many of them for the self-discipline and grit that they display. All
students have strengths, and sometimes, academics may not be the best display of their talents; but I applaud them for showing
up everyday and putting the work in. High school can be a very tough time for some, and the fact that our students commit to
coming to school and completing their education, is a testament to themselves and their support network. Some of our seniors
had to overcome some personal difficulties and worked their tails off to earn their diplomas. We are so proud of them, and all of
our seniors. We are proud to say that we are graduating 100% of our Class of 2022 students. For the most part, our students
treat each other very well, and are respectful of the diversity that exists in a school community with so many individuals coming
from varying backgrounds and beliefs. We have many students taking dual credit courses, and challenging themselves as they
prepare for life after high school. That is very impressive! Some of our students will walk out with a high school diploma, and
twelve plus college credits in their portfolio. Our students once again experienced many team and individual successes this year
in a variety of competitive environments. There were many impressive accomplishments in athletics, FFA, forensics, vocal choral
performances, band performances.
All in all, I am very proud of our teachers', specialists', and support staffs' efforts this school year in leading and supporting our
students. I believe that our staff create a very welcome school environment for our students and visitors alike. Every morning
our students are welcomed by smiles and pleasantries by our staff. Teaching is a very stressful profession, with many different
hats to wear, and long work days which include planning, and grading assessments off of school contracted time. Our teachers
are dedicated to our students and their craft, and we recognize that we are not perfect by any means, but are committed to learn-
ing and growing right along with our students. Our teachers have had to overcome new stressors in the district's Covid-19 miti-
gation strategies and the changing schedules. I believe our staff handled those new stressors with grace and patience.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do for students and the Black Hawk School District. We work very hard to help your
students succeed and to provide a welcoming atmosphere for all. Have a great summer, enjoy those children, they don't stay
young for long!
Cory Milz, Principal
Congratulations
Class of 2022
Bailey Abney Alyssa Lange
Tatum Baumgartner Gabe Nelson
Dayton Burmeister McKenzie Quinn
Antron Evans Jr Dempsey Schliem
Nathan Figi Elijah Shelton
Jaydin Foesch Lexi Simmons
Anna Haldiman Cade Stietz
Bryce Herbst Alyssa Woodley
Kameron Herbst
Valedictorian: Elijah Shelton
Kylie Hull Salutatorian: Alyssa Woodley
Owen Huschitt
“Trust the Process”
Alex Kast
Holland Strong!
We lost our classmate Drew Holland during our 3rd grade year. As we reflect on our
time here at Black Hawk, we wanted to remember him in our celebration to-
day. We dedicate this bench in the memory of Drew as a gift to the School District
of Black Hawk.
The Class of 2022
Three Seniors have earned the privilege to wear gold honor cords at
graduation. Students earn honor cords for having a cumulative GPA of 3.667 or
higher for seven semesters. This year Seniors who will wear honor cords at
graduation are Elijah Shelton, Alyssa Lange and Alyssa Woodley.
Big congratulations to these three students for all their hard work.
On May 18th, Black Hawk held its scholarship award's night.
Thirteen students were awarded various scholarships in the amount of $91,384.
These seniors have committed to several post-secondary institutions.
They are completing their final high school requirements and will be graduating on
May 27th. We wish them well as they begin their next chapter in life.
2022 Scholarship Winners
Elijah Shelton
HEAB Academic Scholarship-$2,250/4 years ($9,000) Alyssa Woodley
Gratiot VFW Post 9692 Scholarship-$300 Kelly Kupersmith Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Huschitt Memorial Scholarship-$200 Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship - $350
Kelly Kupersmith Memorial Scholarship-$1,000 SWTC – Foster Hope Scholarship - $500
The Jerry Johnson Cruisin For A Cause Scholarship-$250 Woodford State Bank Scholarship - $300
Schardt Orthodontics Scholarship - $300 Orchid Scholarship - $500
Tom Melland Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 Black Hawk FFA Alumni Scholarship - $1,200
Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship - $350 Frederick C. and Helen E. Rehmstedt Memorial
Woodford State Bank Scholarship - $300 Scholarship - $250
Black Hawk Dennis Murphy Scholarship - $1,000 Ethel Budenz Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Thomas B. Jones & Grace Stevenson Charitable
Foundation - $2,200 Alyssa Lange
Argyle Masonic Lodge #178 Scholarship - $500 Black Hawk Booster Club Scholarship - $250
Ervin Johnson and Phyllis Johnson Foundation Black Hawk Girls Basketball Scholarship - $100
Scholarship - $3,000 Woodford State Bank Scholarship - $300
Community Bank Scholarship - $400 Black Hawk Dennis Murphy Scholarship - $1,000
UW-Madison Gap Grants & Scholarship - $13,434 Black Hawk FFA Alumni Scholarship - $1,200
Sonja Wolff Memorial Scholarship - $250
McKenzie Quinn Gratiot Conservation Club Scholarship - $500
Black Hawk Girls Basketball Scholarship - $100 Black Hawk FFA Alumni Scholarship - $1,200
Jacob’s SWAG Foundation Scholarship - $500 Wiota John Deere Collector’s Club Scholarship - $250
Kelly Kupersmith Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 South Wayne Historical Scholarship - $200
Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship - $350 Ervin Johnson and Phyllis Johnson Foundation
First National Bank at Darlington Scholarship - $300 Scholarship - $3,000
Ervin Johnson and Phyllis Johnson Foundation Scholarship - Community Bank Scholarship - $400
$3,000
Ethel Budenz Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 Bailey Abney
Green County EMS Scholarship - $350 Christina M. Folgate Memorial Scholarship - $200
Colony Brand Career Exploration Scholarship - $500 Badger State Ethanol Scholarship - $500
Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship - $350
Owen Huschitt Black Hawk FFA Alumni Scholarship - $1,200
HEAB WI Technical Excellence Scholarship - $2,250/3 Ed Wolff Memorial Scholarship - $100
years ($6,750)
Richard McKnight Memorial Scholarship - $200 Tatum Baumgartner
Huschitt Memorial Scholarship - $500 Black Hawk Girls Basketball Scholarship - $100
Badger State Ethanol Scholarship - $1,000 Black Hawk Rider’s Snowmobile Club - $200
Jacob’s SWAG Foundation Scholarship - $500 Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship - $350
Charlie Larson Memorial Scholarship - $500 Woodford State Bank Scholarship - $300
Woodford State Bank Scholarship - $300 Lafayette County American Legion Scholarship - $500
Black Hawk Dennis Murphy Scholarship - $1,000 American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship - $400
John Argall Memorial Scholarship - $500
Terry Seffrood Memorial Scholarship - $500 Anna Haldiman
Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship - $350 Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship - $350
Lafayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship - $750
Community Bank Scholarship - $400 Kylie Hull
Southwest Technical College Chargers Scholarship - $250 The Jerry Johnson Cruisin For A Cause Scholarship - $250
Tom Melland Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Nathan Figi Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship - $350
SWTC Lenz Family Endowment - $1,500 First National Bank at Darlington Scholarship - $300
Black Hawk Booster Club Scholarship - $250 Wanda Rood Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Jacob’s SWAG Foundation Scholarship - $500 American Red Cross High School Scholarship - $250
Kelly Kupersmith Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Robin Wright Marty Memorial Scholarship - $300 Kameron Herbst
Jeanne Miller Memorial Scholarship - $300 Gratiot VFW Post 9692 Scholarship - $300
Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship - $350 Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship - $350
Woodford State Bank Scholarship - $300 Terry Seffrood Memorial Scholarship - $500
Frederick C. and Helen E. Rehmstedt Memorial John Eckerman Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Scholarship-$250 Tina Eckerman Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Community Bank Scholarship - $400 Wanda Rood Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Norman Leck Memorial Scholarship - $250
Gabe Nelson John Redfearn Memorial Scholarship - $500
Black Hawk Booster Club Scholarship - $250
Huschitt Memorial Scholarship - $100 Alex Kast
Badger State Ethanol Scholarship - $1,000 Jacob’s SWAG Foundation Scholarship - $500
Jacob’s SWAG Foundation Scholarship - $500
Charlie Larson Family Farm Scholarship - $500
Green County Forestry Education Scholarship - $300
Yellowstone Flint and Cap Club Scholarship - $1,000
Colony Brands Career Expo Scholarship - $350
John Deetz Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Woodford State Bank Scholarship - $300
Green County Master Gardener’s Scholarship - $750
Black Hawk FFA The month of May brings more opportunities to involve the younger students and do more hands-on activities. We are able to do more interactive activities like planting Mother’s Day flowers. In just the past few months of talking to the other officers, I think I can speak for all of us and say how much we love working with the younger kids. We are hoping that in the future many of them will be involved in our FFA chapter. Following the Mother’s Day flowers event we participated in “Day at the Dairy.” It was definitely a warm day, but the kids that went had fun and learned a lot. Several FFA members went to help out and served as group leaders, with a few even being “Station Presenters.” The kids were exposed to dairy farming and management and what they are all about.
On May 1-7, our soil judging team traveled to Oklahoma to compete in the State Soil Judging Competition.
In addition to the competition, the team also got the chance to explore a little bit of Oklahoma. They got to see
things like the Oklahoma City Zoo, stockyards, the Western Heritage Museum, national parks, and the Woolaroc
Wildlife Preserve. They judged on Thursday and had awards and a variety of good meals. Overall it seemed like it
was a great experience for everyone.
On May 13 we held “Bring your Tractor to School Day.” We had a good group participate and they enjoyed
a cookout for lunch. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Finally, the End of the Year trip was held on May 19th. A group of FFA members, who were able to meet all
the qualifications, ventured to the Kalahari. Ten students participated in the trip where they enjoyed the Tom
Foolery Adventure Park, which included arcade games, bowling, go-karts, mini-golf, and more. It sounded like they
had a great time!
From the Black Hawk FFA officer team, we would like to wish everyone a fun and eventful summer and
we're looking forward to all of the exciting events coming up next school year!
Sincerely, your 2022-2023 FFA Reporter,
Elementary Middle School High School Blake Hoffman Conner Herbst Matthew Scott Cooper Paquin Lucas Peterson Olive Akins
Congratulations on your Retirement!!
Thank you Mrs. Kohlstedt & Ms. Place...ENJOY!!
Weekend Warriors was back this year on April 10th and April 24th. We had over 30 Black
Hawk students attend, along with girls from schools including Shullsburg, Darlington, Albany,
and more!
Coach Holland, along with helpers Kylie Butler, Maddy Place, Emily Figi, and Mya Milz, taught
skills including footwork, dribbling, passing, and shooting. It was a fun couple of days, and it
was great to see the girls improvement and growth.
Go Warriors!
Black Hawk – New 4 Day/All Day 4K
Black Hawk School District is enhancing its 4K offering by adding more time for play based learning. The district
will increase the current 2 day/all day program to a Monday through Thursday all day program. Your child will
have more opportunities to grow and learn through play.
What’s New?
Black Hawk will continue its current academic curriculum along with adding more time for students to explore,
build relationships, enhance language skills, and improve both physical and mental health through play. With the
increase in time, we are able to provide a more consistent academic experience to promote the retention of skills
and exposure to a wider variety of hands on learning experiences. We will also be adding in more time for rest in
order to allow your child to recharge and reset throughout the day.
Games and Toys
Give students the opportunity to learn to cooperate, follow rules, develop self-control, and build relationships with
peers.
Free Play and Guided Play
Children will have a variety of play opportunities throughout the day. Free Play promotes creativity and imagina-
tion. Guided play allows adults to participate in, as well as model appropriate play skills.
Benefits of play
•Smarter, faster learning and better memory. •More creative •Better communication and vocabulary •Greater im-
pulse control and emotion regulation •Greater social competence, more empathy, happier. •Better health •Life les-
son learning •Better relationships.
Early Literacy, Math Exploration, and Language
Students will be learning letter names and sounds. We will also work on other early literacy skills by making
books, looking at big books, identifying our names, words and symbols in print. Children will participate in hands-
on, creative activities that will prepare them for basic math skills. We will focus on number sense, pattern recogni-
tion, counting, simple shapes, and measurement. Students will be provided opportunities to enhance their listening
and understanding as well as their speaking and communicating skills.
Fine Motor and Gross Motor
Fine motor skills are movements students make with the small muscles of the hands.
Strengthening these muscles help children perform important tasks such as, feeding
themselves, buttoning and zipping clothes, writing, and drawing.
Gross motor develops large muscles in the body. By providing students opportunities to run, jump, crawl, climb
etc., they gain strength and confidence in their body. Physical activity also promotes a healthy body and mind. De-
veloping these skills increases student’s ability to do more complex skills in future activities.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.
Contact Info:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Elisa Mathys: mateli@blackhawk.k12.wi.us (608) 439-5400 x180
Amanda Lumley: lumama@blackhawk.k12.wi.us (608) 439-5400 x234
The district will not offer midday transportation for those who do not want to send their child full days, unless they
are an ECH student.Help our students build their skills – Become a Tutor! Black Hawk School District is looking for Reading Corps tutors for the 2022-23 school year. You can take action in our community by giving your time and talent to help students build their skills and confidence! Tutors work one-on-one or in small groups with students during school hours throughout the school year. No matter if you’re a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent or retiree, you can make a great tutor. No experience? No problem. With training and on-site coaching, our tutors are prepared to help kids succeed. Part-time and full-time positions are available. Opportunities begin in August 2022. Perks as a Tutor Build your skills, network, and resume Receive a paid stipend every two weeks Earn money for college tuition or student loans. Tutors 55 and older may gift the award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child. Free health insurance and child care assistance for those who qualify Ready to put your passion in action? Learn more at Join.ReadingandMath.org
April Employee of the Month Revtrak
Rebecca Neff Pay fees Online!
You can pay your Fees Online.
Visit Revtrack
Please join me in congratulating Ms. Rebecca Neff as
the April Employee of the Month. Becky was https://blackhawk-
nominated and selected for, k12.revtrak.net/
"being very flexible to change schedules and provide
services for students for whom she really cares School Fees
about and does what she can to support them. She Lunch Money
forms good relationships with parents, is a team
player, and has added 12 students to her case load Sports Fees
this year." "She has taken everything in stride and Instrument Rental
just keeps getting what she needs to done, while also
meeting the needs of our students every day." Sports Passes
and more.
Congrats Ms. Neff, and thanks for all of your dedicated
efforts to our students.
If you have any questions
please call the School Office
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY 608-439-5371.
It is the policy of Black Hawk Board of Education that no person
shall, on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed,
pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical,
mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity or in employment.
Any student questions concerning Title VI, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin; Title
IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; or Section
504, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap,
should be directed to: William Chambers, Ed D, Superintendent,
202 E. Center Street, South Wayne, WI 53587 or call 608-439-5371Substitute Teachers & Aides
The Black Hawk Area 2022-2023
Food Pantry
serves the families of the
Black Hawk School District.
*Just a reminder that the Food Pantry is
open every 3rd Thursday of the month
during the hours of 3pm-6pm.
We are located at:
102 West Center St.
South Wayne, WI
Please contact Melissa Pickett if you are
interested or have questions.
(608) 439-5400 Ext 105
Sub Bus Drivers Needed
The Black Hawk School District is
School Board of Education looking for qualified people to work
The Board holds a regular business meeting on the second Mon-
day of the month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are held in as substitute bus drivers for the
South Wayne. All board meetings are open public meetings unless 2022-2023 school year.
posted otherwise. Residents are encouraged to attend and may
telephone (608) 439-5400 for information.
President……….………..…………………....Kerry Holland
Vice President…………………...…...……..…..Dee Paulson
If you have interest or questions call
Treasurer………………..….……………........Alicia Sigafus Cory Milz, Transportation Director
Clerk…………………...…….………….………...Jason Figi or Beth Zimmerman at
Member……………...………………….……....Jessica Seffrood (608) 439-5371
Member………………...…………………..…...Jim Baumgartner
Member……………………………………...Val DunlaveyWOW…where did the year go?!?! We would like you all to know how much we
appreciate all your support throughout this entire year! It is because of all
of you who participate and/or donate to all our events that our success is
possible! We are proud of our school and all of our students, and we are so
happy to be able to be a part of their journey through Black Hawk!
A few things you can keep on doing throughout the summer to support the Parent’s Club:
Scan your box tops.. if you haven’t downloaded the APP, please do so, it’s a super easy way to help!
The scrip program DOES run throughout the summer, so if you want to grab some gift cards for summer
birthdays, weddings, showers, or just for yourself, that’s a great opportunity to grab them and support
the Parent’s Club! If you would like the forms sent to you this summer, please reach out to our
Treasurer-Nicole Lewis.
We will not be having meetings throughout the summer, but as always, please feel free to reach
out to any of the Parent’s Club officers with any questions or concerns you may have!
Again we want to thank you for your continuous support! We are wishing each and every one of you
a happy and safe summer!
www.boxtops4education.com
President Secretary
Haley Larse Chris Ruegsegger
haley@greencountytitle.com chrisburma@hotmail.com
Vice President Treasurer
Courtney Grossen Nicole Lewis
courtneybrooker@yahoo.com nlewis2131@gmail.comTucker Seffrood received a WCCAS award at CESA 3 on Friday May 20th. Congratulations Tucker!! Donation to Wisconsin Badger Camp In March, a number of staff purchased shirts to show support for World Down Syndrome Day, with a total of 50 shirts purchased. The proceeds from the shirts, along with additional donations from staff, allow a donation to be made to Wisconsin Badger Camp in Tucker Seffrood’s name. The donation is just over $150.00. Wisconsin Badger Camp is a non-profit organization providing summer camp programs for adults and children with special needs. The mission of Wisconsin Badger Camp is to serve individuals with developmental disabilities by providing quality outdoor recreational experiences.
Reese Anderson Matthew Hagen
Karee Baker Spencer Hay-Skattum
Cooper Baumgartner Ty Kobbervig
Jackson Berget Trevin La Dow
Keira Brunner Kirsten LaDow
Kylie Butler Mya Milz
Issac Cheatham Blake Nall
Jeremiah Collins Justin Patton
Riley Corley Lucas Peterson
Ty Curran Alyvia Ruegsegger
David Eckerman Trina Satterlee
Emily Figi Taylor Stegall
Raven Fisher Payton Stietz
Pam Foesch Shane Wand
Landon Foster Jacob Woodruff
Cooper HagenMiddle School Field Trips…
Rendezvous-6th Grade
Vitense-7th GradeSkyzone-6th Grade Middle School Bowling with Ms. M & Mrs. Ruegsegger
On May 12th, the Middle school participated in a Team Building event.
Brian Kenney with CESA 3 and Team Extreme LLC had the middle school
students partake in several team building activities. After the activities he
discussed how if a student gets negative that impacts how the rest of the activity
goes. The students worked in groups and had to listen to directions from their
peers to accomplish a goal. Brian ended the day talking with the students about
controlling how they respond to situations, being positive, working through
challenges and being inclusive of each other. The students were presented with
a bracelet that had E + R = O (Event + Response = Outcome). A person can not
control events from happening but they can control their response to them.
Brian told the students to control their "R". Meaning working to control how
they react to situations and to find the positives.2nd Grade Field Trip
Nicholas Conservatory &
GardensCongratulations to Ellie Edler and Tatum Baumgartner on their
All Conference Honorable Mention Selections.
Recycling and Other Dumpsters
As always the staff and Board thank everyone who has donated to the metal/aluminum can
drive. The funds have proven to be beneficial to the staff and students of the school district. The
district greatly appreciates the efforts of Powers Auction Service in providing this opportunity.
A couple of notes that we would like to make:
Please do not place items with Freon/coolant in the recycling dumpster
Please do not place TV’s or Computer/Related technology in the dumpster
Please do not place trash in the recycling dumpster
The other dumpsters (serviced by Faherty) are for school uses only
We do appreciate the donations. Improper use of the dumpsters costs the district and may result
in a net loss.
Sincerely,
Willy ChambersHomecoming Saturday, September 17th *A full schedule will be announced later
APRIL 11, 2022 - REGULAR MEETING
The Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm in the commons. The following members were
present Jessica Seffrood, Dee Paulson, Jason Herbst, Kerry Holland and Jason Figi - ABSENT-Alicia Sigafus Also present was administra-
tion of William Chambers, Cory Milz, also present was Jim Baumgartner.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Seffrood to consent to agenda. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Board of Education Report- Paulson- wants to Thank the community and the Black Hawk Pride Group for all the support in passing
the referendum.
WE WILL HAVE A MEETING ON APRIL 26, 2022 TO MEET WITH BAIRD FOR FINANCING OF THE BUILDING PROJECT
Administration Report:
Chambers-I have attached a report from Lori Wick on some of the items that she has worked with Ms. Nehs in her role as a FFA men-
tor. I appreciate Lori's work and efforts to assist Jess. I believe that Jess has started off her career at Black Hawk in a very positive
manner. I believe the willingness of the Board to support a mentor in this role is an essential part of the continued success of the
program.
I have attached a flier from WASB for a PD opportunity called "Governing for Excellence" if you would like to attend, please let me
know and I will get you registered.
I was very happy to see the referendum results. Thank you to the community for passing the referendum. Thank you to the Support
Our Students Committee did to get the community to review the needs and the value of the school. Thank you to the staff for their
patience they demonstrated through this over two year process. Thank you to Dan and Deb for donating money for advertisements. I
believe we need to be very cognizant of the 46% of the community that voted no, respect their perspectives, and hopefully change
many of their perspectives as we move through this process.
This will be a 2+ year process that has started already. The work will not be less for many of us for the next couple of years. There will
be strain on all involved in the school system while this process proceeds. Patience and creativity will be essential to get through the
process as positively as possible.
Kevin Mullen called me late Thursday to discuss the financing and wants to get it started ASAP. Today is too soon to be ready to move
forward. He would like the Board to consider a special meeting for this purpose. It is in Mr. Figi's control to call special meetings. In
talking with Kevin, we would ask for a special meeting April 25 .
The initial planning meeting with HSR is scheduled for April 22 at 10 AM. I will be meeting with Jeff Jacobson this week to gain some
insight into the process, the potential pitfalls and recommendations on how to maneuver through the process in a very successful
manner.
I have included Mr. Saterlee's resignation for your review. I thank Jon for his service to the district.
I sent out an email about a date to negotiate and have not heard back, please let me know some dates and times that may work.
I believe that it is likely that Mr. Milz will cover this as well, but it was amazing to see Aladdin presented by our students. I am very
happy to see an event offered again for the students to participate in.
I received an email from our new special education teacher. He wanted to know our interest in sponsoring Esports. I will be meeting
with him in a near future to discuss what this may look like. I will likely have this on the agenda for the May meeting.
I have attached the election results for your review in this section.
Milz
1. I want to say congratulations to the middle school and high school students for their fine performances in Aladdin. Thank you to
Mr. Eric Amweg and Ms. Kim Haynes for all their time and hard work they put into producing and directing the musical performance.
2. Thank you to Ms. Tara Kammes for putting together the student Art Show display. Great to see academic works displayed for pub-
lic viewing.
3. Congratulations to Makayla Kammes and Delaney Collins for earning gold medals and perfect scores at the Wisconsin High School
Forensics Association’s State Speech Festival.
4. March Employee of the Month was Tara Kammes
5.Summer school course book is being finalized and will begin being dispersed to students for June summer school in the upcoming
days.
6. April 7 Statewide Tornado Drill was implemented at 1:45 p .m., with no issues presented.
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7. 8 graders traveled to Dubuque to watch a theatrical performance of The Giver. , a novel written by Lois Lowry. The students fin-
ished reading and discussing the novel, and were chaperoned by Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Bredeson.
8. On April 8, a group of students asked administration permission to participate in a national activity, entitled National Day of Si-
lence. The purpose of this activity was to promote the social and emotional needs of students who at times, feel ostracized by peers
and unwelcome. This was a passive and peaceful demonstration that did not interfere our academic lessons, nor did any disruptions
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9. Our 3 grade through 10 grade students have completed the state of WI standardized assements; the ACT Aspire and the
Forward exams. Thank you to Mrs. Cathy McCauley for all of her hard work, as well as the classroom teachers who administered
the tests to the students.
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10. Our 4 and 5 grade classes will be participating in their Butter Braids sales incentive this week. 4 grade is traveling to the
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Lindo theatre on April 13 and the 5 grade is going to Leisure Lanes on April 14.
11. Mrs. McCauley is organizing a spring book fair for students, called the Bogo Book Fair. It will begin on April 22.
12. School building gymnasium will be used on April 29 and April 30 for the Black Hawk Boys Basketball alumni tournament, orga-
nized by Mr. Troy Wellnitz.
Motion by Herbst and seconded by Seffrood to accept the retirement of Kelly Place and Thanks for the years of service. Motion carried
on a voice vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Herbst to accept the resignation of Angie Butler as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach. Motion car-
ried on a voice vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Herbst to hire Cora Holland as Middle School Girls Basketball Coach. Motion carried on a voice
vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Seffrood to approve Christine Stewart as special education aide for the remainder of 2021-22
school year. Motion carried on a roll call vote. It was noted that this would not continue into next year.
Motion by Herbst and seconded by Paulson to approve the hiring of Mike Flanagan as assistant Girls Basketball Coach for 2022-23
school year. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Herbst to hire Brian Hagen as the assistant Boys Basketball Coach for 2022-23. Motion carried on a
voice vote.
Motion by Herbst and seconded by Paulson to approve the teachers contracts for 2022-23. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Figi and seconded by Seffrood to approve support staff contracts for 2022-23. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Figi and seconded by Herbst to approve the Bookkeeper Contract for 2022-23. Motion carried on a roll call vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Seffrood to approve Principal Contract for the 2022-23 year. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Herbst to approve District Administrator contract for 2022-23. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Herbst and seconded by Paulson to approve the FFA Students to travel for the National Land Judging contest. Motion carried
on a voice vote.
Motion by Herbst and seconded by Paulson to approve the purchase of playground equipment at a cost not to exceed $40,000 for the
Elementary. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Herbst to give staff $150 gift cards for Staff Appreciation Day. (This will use Esser Funds) Motion
carried on a roll call vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Figi to approve the Donation of a Bench by the Class of 2022 in Memory of Drew Holland. Motion
carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Figi and seconded by Seffrood to approve the having the Senior/Junior Prom at Rustic Barn and Gardens in Davis IL on May
6, 2023. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Herbst to approve having full-time 4K. Mr. Chambers noted that this is not funded and will cost
about $35,000 additional per year. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Figi and seconded by Paulson to approve posting the open board positon and all interested candidates have until April 26,
2022 at 4:00 pm to submit a letter to the Board Clerk. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Herbst and seconded by Figi to go into executive session at 8:20pm. President announced the purpose of executive session
under 19.85(1) items b, c and f, Wisconsin State Statutes. Motion carried on a roll call vote. YES- Seffrood, Herbst, Paulson, Holland, Figi
NO-None- ABSENT-Sigafus - Also Present in executive session Jim Baumgartner and Willy Chambers.
The Board returned to open session at 8:37 pm
Motion by Herbst and seconded by Figi to approve no staff changes or layoffs for 2022-23 school year. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Herbst and seconded by Figi to adjourn at 8:38pm Motion carried on a voice vote.
Submitted by,
Jason Figi, ClerkORGANIZATIONAL MEETING APRIL 26, 2022
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 pm in the commons the following were present Dee Paulson, Jessica Seffrood, Jim Baumgartner,
Kerry Holland and Jason Figi – Absent – Alicia Sigafus – Also Present was Willy Chambers, Jason Herbst and Kevin Mullen from Baird
Motion by Figi and seconded by Paulson to consent to agenda. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Public comment was called for none.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Seffrood to cast a unanimous ballot for Kerry Holland as President. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Figi and seconded by Seffrood to cast a unanimous ballot for Dee Paulson as Vice President. Motion carried on a roll call vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Baumgartner to cast a unanimous ballot for Jason Figi as Clerk. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Seffrood to cast a unanimous ballot for Alicia Sigafus as Treasurer. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Figi and seconded by Paulson to have Flash as our official newspaper. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Baumgartner to approve the Official Depository of First National Bank of Darlington and Woodford
State Bank. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Seffrood to approve WASB Convention Delegates f Kerry Holland and alternate of Jason Figi. Motion
carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Baumgartner and seconded by Paulson to have Jessica Seffrood as CESA #3 Delegate. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Committee assignments were discussed.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Seffrood to adjourn at 7:47pm
Submitted by,
Jason Figi, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2022
The meeting was called to order at 7:47 pm in the commons the following were present Dee Paulson, Jessica Seffrood, Jim Baumgart-
ner, Kerry Holland and Jason Figi – Absent – Alicia Sigafus – Also Present was Willy Chambers, Jason Herbst and Kevin Mullen from
Baird
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Seffrood to consent to agenda. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Public comment was called for none.
The following people submitted a letter to the Board Clerk expressing interest in the open position-
Koel Steinmann, Jason Herbst and Valerie Dunlavey. A paper ballot vote was taken and Valerie Dunlavey won the 1 year term that is up
for reelection on April 2023. Motion by Figi and seconded by Baumgartner to appoint Valerie Dunlavey to the Board. Motion carried on
a voice vote.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Seffrood to approve cutting a check for the Gift Cards for Staff Appreciation. Motion carried on a
voice vote.
Kevin Mullen from Baird gave a financial presentation for the referendum numbers.
Board will have a meeting on May 23, 2022 to go over Bonds and Interest rate process.
Motion by Paulson and seconded by Seffrood to adjourn at 8:30 pm. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Submitted by,
Jason Figi, ClerkJune 2022
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