By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – It was standing room only as the community came out in droves to the Monday, July 20, Howard-Suamico school board meeting. With concerns about bussing, masks and in-person instruction, the first 45 minutes were filled with public comments. “Our mental health is important,” said Ashley Rubright, an incoming Bay …
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By Lea Kopke Press Times News Intern SUAMICO – Figuring out how to safely return to schools in the fall is like trying to put together a million-piece puzzle, said Howard-Suamico school board vice president Garry Sievert. An update from the COVID-19 Comeback Planning Task Force team was presented at the Monday, June 22, school …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – The Howard-Suamico school board acknowledges it doesn’t know what it doesn’t know, but aims to change that in light of recent events. A diversity and inclusion update from staff members and Sahra Ahmed, student representative to the board, proved informative at the Monday, June 9, meeting. “Not enough black …
By Rich Palzewic Staff Writer SUAMICO – At its Monday, May 18, meeting, the Howard-Suamico school board discussed whether now is a good time to plan for a referendum question in April 2021. “We are doing our best to be clear, concise and consistent in our communications,” said Superintendent Damian LaCroix. “The last time we …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Brown County, the Howard-Suamico school board learned of the district’s latest efforts to keep things running smoothly. At the Monday, April 27, school board meeting, Dr. Becky Walker, assistant superintendent of academics and innovation, said, from an academic standpoint, the district …
By Press Times Staff BROWN COUNTY – The results of the 2020 spring election have been released and winners have been named. Green Bay Common Council District 2: Veronica Corpus-Dax, 977, Thomas De Wane, 820 District 3: Lynn Gerlach, 431, Andy Nicholson, 344 District 6: Kathy Lefebvre, 304, Stewart Larsen, 292 District 7: Randy Scannell, …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer BROWN COUNTY – The way governmental bodies meet noticeably changed in recent weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing has been put in place to separate those in attendance by at least 6 feet. Technology is also being used for video and phone conferences so not all members of a …
By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – The best estimate from the Howard-Suamico School District is about 80 percent of students are completing their virtual learning work. This was discussed at the Monday, April 6, school board meeting that was held remotely. “We have had really good participation,” said Dr. Becky Walker, assistant superintendent of academics …
By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – The Howard-Suamico school board heard two pleas from district residents regarding the resignation of Suamico Elementary School physical education teacher and high school girls track coach Victor Murphy at the Monday, March 16, meeting. “I’m pretty disappointed in what happened with Mr. Murphy,” said Amy Rubright. “My son came …
By Press Times Staff HOWARD-SUAMICO – A former village president is throwing her hat in the ring as three candidates vie for two seats on the Howard-Suamico school board. Patrica Jelen, former president of the Village of Suamico, is running along with incumbent Garry Sievert and political newcomer Christina Amtmann. Howard-Suamico serves 6,000 students in …
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