By Press Times Staff SUAMICO – During a time where theaters are shuttered across the globe, the two directors of Bay Port High School’s one act play were recognized for their achievements at the Monday, Feb. 15, Howard-Suamico school board meeting. “The Pandemic That Didn’t Define Them,” was directed by Ryan Leland and co-directed by …
By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – With students back in schools Monday, Feb. 15, the Howard-Suamico school board learned at the meeting later that night positive COVID-19 test results are trending down. “The data trending is moving in the right direction, that’s encouraging news,” said Superintendent Damian LaCroix. “You look at the seven-day case average …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – After six years of a stable tax rate of $9.19 per $1,000 of equalized value, the Howard-Suamico school board agreed Monday, Jan 25, to lower that to $8.99, the lowest rate in 12 years, upon the passage of both referendum questions it will ask voters in April. Michele Wiberg, …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – The Howard-Suamico school board learned Monday, Dec. 14, plans are moving forward to bring students back as part of the district’s Return to Learn plan. “Today, ironically, was the first day the Pfizer vaccine was shipped out and presumably arrived in the states,” said Superintendent Damian LaCroix. “One thing …
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By Press Times Staff SUAMICO – The Howard-Suamico School District announced an updated plan to phase students back into in-person learning. The announcement of the updated plan was made Nov. 19 in a letter from Superintendent Damian LaCroix to district parents. On Nov. 23, students in grades 7-12 were allowed to participate in school-based academic …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – People held signs outside urging the Howard-Suamico School District to adhere to gating criteria when reopening schools, but inside the school board was mostly opposed to waiting around. The Monday, Nov. 16, school board meeting also saw seven people speak, mostly in favor of reopening schools now, numerous comments …
By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – The Howard-Suamico school board learned of a potential tax rate drop in the future at its Monday, Oct. 26, meeting, one that bodes well for a possible referendum question and for taxpayers. “You do have a very low debt load,” said Michele Wiberg, chief sales and marketing officer for …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – Local schools are collaborating on reopening metrics and hoping the community can also come together to pull out of the pandemic. The Howard-Suamico school board learned of reopening plans at its Monday, Oct. 26, meeting created by a consortium of several local school districts. Brian Nicol, communications director, presented …
By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – Preliminary survey data presented at the Monday, Oct. 12, Howard-Suamico school board meeting indicate the community is positive about another possible referendum question. “I think people are being very clear with where they are on this,” said Joe Donovan, president and founder of the Donovan Group, a consulting firm …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – For the sixth straight year, the Howard-Suamico School District is seeking a tax rate of $9.19 per $1,000 of home value. The school board approved the preliminary 2020-21 budget at its annual meeting Monday, Sept. 28. “Most important, the tax (rate) is flat,” said Scott Jandrin, board treasurer. “You …
