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Ashwaubenon schools celebrate community support of referendum

By Josephine Hinderman Contributing Writer ASHWAUBENON – While the rest of the state marked another election day April 4, the Ashwaubenon school district administration celebrated the passing of their highly anticipated $19.5 million referendum. “We’re in a happy mood here,” said Keith Lucius, assistant superintendent and business director for the district. With approximately 3,070 votes …

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Ashwaubenon schools levy up 4% as district pays off debt

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – The tax levy approved Wednesday, Oct. 27, by the Ashwaubenon School Board for 2021-22 is an increase of 4% ($677,325) from last year. The board adopted an overall tax levy of $17,320,720, compared to $16,643,395 from the previous year. The district will pay off more of its referendum …

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Ashwaubenon school budget includes 2% tax levy hike

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – A proposed total tax levy of $16,987,466 – an increased hike of about 2% from the previous year – was backed last month at the school district’s annual meeting. As currently proposed, the general fund portion of the tax levy includes about a $410,000 decrease to $14,283,466. A …

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Eight Ashwaubenon students to learn virtually in 2021-22

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – After having about 17% of the district’s approximately 3,200 students sign up for virtual instruction last school year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, less than 10 students will be learning virtually in 2021-22. Superintendent Kurt Weyers reported to the Ashwaubenon school board July 14 eight of the 10 …

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Ashwaubenon schools to end late starts on Wednesdays

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Late starts on Wednesdays will be a thing of the past when the district begins the 2021-22 school year. The Ashwaubenon school board wants to continue what are known as Professional Learning Committees – which involve staff collaboration time to examine student data, plan lessons and create common …

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Ashwaubenon to limit virtual learning to 40 students

By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer ASHWAUBENON – Ashwaubenon students in grades 6-12 will have the opportunity to attend school virtually in 2021-22, but the district will limit that number to a maximum of 40 students. The Ashwaubenon school board approved a recommendation June 16 for a one-year partnership with the Kiel School District’s virtual charter …

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Districts receive wide range of federal funds

By Heather Graves Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – Understanding the puzzle of school finance is a challenge in a normal year. Add the COVID-19 pandemic and there’s even more complexity. The pandemic forced school districts to adapt to new ways of learning, and with it came millions of dollars in unexpected and unbudgeted expenditures. Over the …

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