By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – After months of partial or total remote instruction because of COVID-19, the school district plans to start the second semester Monday, Jan. 25, with all students who opted for in-person instruction back in school five days a week. The plan for returning students was discussed Wednesday, Jan. 13, …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The net amount school district property taxes are going up is being affected by an increase in the district’s tax levy and a decrease in the school tax levy credit from State of Wisconsin, said Ashwaubenon Business Director Keith Lucius. Lucius said the district received questions from property …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The school board met for more than 3 1/2 hours Dec. 9 when it heard from students and parents before approving the criteria for a return to in-person learning Jan. 11. Testimony came from those allowed to speak before the board for 2 minutes, either remotely or in …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – With remote instruction entering its third month in the district, the school board voted 4-0 Monday, Nov. 30, to allow in-person, co-curricular competition at the high school for academic clubs and athletics. Board President Jay Van Laanen was absent when the other four voting members supported competition beginning …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Eight days after backing a partial return to in-person instruction following the Thanksgiving break, the school board voted unanimously Thursday, Nov. 19, to extend remote learning districtwide in Ashwaubenon until Jan. 11. Based on COVID-19 numbers since the last meeting, the district’s administrative team recommended continuing remote learning …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor The collaborative effort between villages and school districts during this pandemic is something to behold. The final expenditure period is now closed for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and with that four villages and one town have donated nearly $194,000 to four school districts with leftover allocations …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The school board voted 4-1 Wednesday, Nov. 11, in favor of bringing students back to the classroom for a portion of the school week, starting Nov. 30. Ashwaubenon, which offered a virtual option along with in-person instruction to begin the school year, switched districtwide Oct. 1 to remote …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The two school districts in the village will receive Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act donations. The Ashwaubenon village board passed a motion last month to purchase items to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which are reimbursable under the CARES Act, and donate $10,000 worth of …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The mill rate backed by the school board Oct. 28 won’t be going up after voters approved two referendums this spring. Though the tax levy is increasing by nearly $400,000 to $16,643,395, Business Director Keith Lucius said the mill rate will remain at the previously year’s level of …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The school board unanimously decided at a special meeting Monday, Nov. 2, to extend remote learning districtwide into the Thanksgiving break, but the board also directed staff to put together a plan to bring students back to the classroom after that time. The board’s motion calls for the …
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