By Heather Graves Staff Writer SUAMICO – The School Board could soon have more authority with pandemic-related decisions. At the Monday, Nov. 15, School Board meeting, Howard-Suamico Superintendent Damian LaCroix stood by his decision to “stay the course” and continue required masks for grades K-6 until the end of the semester, Jan. 21. “That gives …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – Howard-Suamico School District voters will see a pair of referendum questions on the April 6 ballot, and they come with a caveat. If voters approve a $98 million facilities referendum question issuing new debt, and a question asking for revenue limit override of $5 million a year for five …
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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 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 Lea Kopke Correspondent SUAMICO – Elements regarding a potential 2021 referendum question were discussed at the Howard-Suamico school board meeting Monday, Aug. 10. Superintendent Damian LaCroix said the board decided to carry on with referendum discussions and plans, regardless of current events. “If you recall we last met back in June, and at that …
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 – The tax rate for the Howard-Suamico School District is projected to remain at $9.19 for the fifth year in a row, the school board learned at its Monday, Sept. 9, meeting. “The proposed budget includes another strategic debt reduction, which allows the board to set the (tax rate) at …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – The Howard-Suamico school board was presented with concerns from a board member at its Monday, Aug. 13, meeting regarding various policies. After serving on the board for a full school year, Vanessa Moran raised doubts on whether the board was fulfilling its goals and acting correctly in its duties. …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – Howard-Suamico school board members reranked their top areas of emphasis for the graduate profile at the Monday, June 10 meeting. At its last meeting, the board looked at the seven characteristics and traits it wants graduates of the district to possess in the future, and ranked them in order …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor SUAMICO – Two educators who are among the best at what they do were honored Monday, April 22, at the Howard-Suamico school board meeting. Teri Deavers, a special education teacher, and Mary Swinford, a science teacher and student council advisor, both at Bay View Middle School, were honored by the school …
