Tomorrow, 10/31/2020, is Budget Saturday. This is the day when the 2021 budget gets fully hashed out and approved. Riveting stuff. I believe engagement with local government is very important, but, in all honesty, I don’t fault anyone for not being thrilled about watching a […]
Year: 2020
Further Information On the Reults of the 2020 APD Community Survey
Police Chief Thomas gave a report to the Safety and Licensing committee on 10/28/2020 about the results of the communities survey. He touched on some of the items highlighted in the media release APD put out. They had a return rate of 34.4% which they […]
Absentee Voting Information
The city clerk gave a brief voting/election update at the Safety and Licensing committee meeting on 10/28. Nearly half of Appleton’s registered voters have returned their ballots. It’s getting late to mail ballots back and expect them to arrive in time. At this point, absentee […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 10/28/2020
Appleton had 82 new cases reported 10/28. Active cases decreased by 6; that’s a nine day streak of decreases. Cases out of isolation increased by 88. No new deaths.
APD 2020 Community Survey Results In
The results of the APD community survey are in. Below is their media release. MEDIA RELEASEOctober 26, 2020 2020 Community Survey Results APPLETON, WI (October 26, 2020): On 10/26/2020, Chief Thomas presented the results of the 2020 Community Survey to the Chief’s Community Advisory Board. […]
Percentage of Positive Tests Not A Factor In Determining Educational Models
Clara Kopplinger got back to me and confirmed that “the percentage of positive tests is not a criterion that the AASD is using to determine our educational model.” Good to know.
Coronavirus Numbers For 10/27/2020
On 10/27/2020 Appleton saw only 24 new cases, our lowest daily total since 9/24. Active cases dropped by 30. That’s 8 days in a row of decreases. Cases out of isolation jumped up by 53. There was 1 new death.
AASD Superintendent’s Direct Email Disabled
I tried to email AASD Superintendent Judy Baseman at her direct email to ask for clarification regarding whether percentage positive for coronavirus tests is a factor in moving beyween educational models. I received an automated reply claiming that her email had been disabled due to […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 10/26/2020
Appleton coronavirus numbers for 10/26. 78 new cases. Active cases dropped by 16. This is the 7th day in a row that active case have decreased. Cases out of isolation increased by 94. No new deaths.
Superintendent Judy Baseman’s Statement At 10/26/2020 Board of Education Meeting Re: Moving To Virtual Plus Model
In addition to Board President Kay Eggert making a statement at the beginning of the 10/26/2020 AASD Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Judy Baseman also made a statement. “We work closely with our local health officers and rely on their health expertise to help guide […]