On 12/02/2020, Appleton reported 48 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 13 new probable cases. Active cases (which include both confirmed and probable) dropped by 41 down to 481. Cases out if isolation (which also include both probable and confirmed) increased by 101 and is now […]
Year: 2020
Timeline and Procedures for Filling Leah Olson’s Board of Education Seat
The Board of Education held a special meeting at 12pm on 12/03/2020 to officially implement Rule 133 to fill the board vacancy left by Leah Olson’s resignation. The meeting was mercifully short and, thankfully, did not include a powerpoint by a member of the admin […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 12/1/2020
On 12/01/2020, Appleton reported 26 new confirmed cases and 17 new probable cases. Active cases decreased by a gigantic 139. Cases out of isolation grew by 182. There were no new deaths.
AASD Covid Tracker Overview
And I am continuing with the 11/23/2020 Board of Education meeting recap with Julie King’s overview of the Covid Tracker. In an effort to not bury relevant information in the middle of the recap, I will say here that my impression is that Barry O’Connell […]
Special Board of Education Meeting 12/03/2020 To Respond To Leah Olson’s Resignation
The AASD Board of Education is holding a special meeting on 12/03/2020 to start the process of filling the seat left vacant by Leah Olson’s resignation. You can read the full rules and procedures for filling a vacancy here: It looks like the Board is […]
Common Council Meeting Scheduled For 12/02/2020
The Common Council is meeting 12/02/2020 at 7pm. Surprisingly, there appear to be no mayoral proclamations. There will be the ubiquitous Covid update. Of interest is the fact that they are reporting that Appleton’s burden is down to 901. They appear to be using both […]
Special Finance Committee Meeting On 12/02/2020
Although perhaps not as interesting as what’s going on with AASD right now, the Finance Committee is holding a special meeting 12/02 at 6:30pm. They’ll be voting on providing additional funding for the Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant project as well as reviewing several contracts for […]
Leah Olson Resigns From AASD Board of Education
Leah Olson has resigned from the AASD School Board. I guess this explains why she wasn’t at the 11/23/2020 Board of Education meeting. Per Leah’s statement: “The continuing pandemic has forced me to evaluate my priorities and commitments. At this moment, I need to spend […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 11/30/2020
On 11/30/2020 Appleton reported 11 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 14 new probable cases. Active cases decreased by 104. Cases out of isolation increased by 126. There were 3 new deaths. Appleton has posted the weekly total for this most recent week. Up until this […]
AASD Outlines Details of K-6 Hybrid Learning Model
AASD has sent out a letter to parents of K-6 students explaining how the hybrid learning model they intend to start on January 19 will look. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday students will receive ½ day in-person instruction and ½ day virtual instruction. Students will […]