The Appleton Redevelopment Authority Exposition Center Advisory Committee met 09/07/2021. Linda Garvey from the Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel gave a report on how things are going for the hotel and expo center. In introducing her, Mayor Woodford mentioned that the Red Lion Paper Valley […]
Year: 2021
Coronavirus Cases For 09/07/2021
On 09/07/2021 Appleton recorded 16 confirmed coronavirus cases and 15 probable cases. Active cases dropped by 48 to 182. Cases out of isolation rose by 79 to 9,485. Deaths remained unchanged at 67. Our current 7-day running average of confirmed and probable cases is 22 […]
Culturally Responsive Practices Implemented Without A Board Of Education Vote; Enacted Due To Achievement Gaps; Intended To Foster A Sense Of Belonging
[Update: Although Assistant Superintendent indicated to me that the Board of Education did not vote on implementing culturally responsive practices, he did, in an email to me on September 23, state that the Board of Education voted to implement these practices on 04/10/2017.] I do […]
AASD Continues To Find Covid Unpredictable; Cannot Say When District Will Stop Making Sudden Course Changes
I do have a slight update on the masking requirements at Appleton Area School District facilities. AASD’s position is that they have no legal responsibility to accommodate students with religious beliefs that preclude masking. The District is, however, offering medical exemptions, and Superintendent Judy Baseman, […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 09/06/2021
On 09/06/2021 Appleton recorded 1 confirmed coronavirus case and 7 probable cases. Active cases rose by 8 to 230. Cases out of isolation remained unchanged at 9,406. Deaths remained unchanged at 67. Our current 7-day running average of new confirmed cases is 14.29. Our running […]
Human Resources And Information Technology Committee Meeting 09/08/2021 – Will Discuss Increasing Alderperson Salary
The Human Resources and Information Technology Committee is meeting 09/08/2021 at 6:30 PM. They have one information item which is the Recruitment Status Report. Of note is the fact that there is a background check pending on a top candidate for the Health Officer position. […]
Safety And Licensing Committee Meeting 09/08/2021 – Will Take Up Excess Vehicle Noise Resolution
The Safety and Licensing Committee is meeting 09/08/2021 at 5:30 PM. They have 3 action items on the agenda—2 sets of alcohol license applications renewals and then Resolution #14-R-21 regarding excessive vehicle noise. If passed, the resolution would amend the noise section of Appleton’s Municipal […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 09/03/2021-09/05/2021
We’ll have two coronavirus case updates for today because either the case count wasn’t updated yesterday due to the Labor Day holiday or they were updated later than usual and I missed it. The first update is for the cases over the weekend from 09/03/2021 […]
No End In Sight For City Of Appleton Masking Mandate
Right now, there are two main organizations in Appleton that have universal masking requirements within their facilities—the City of Appleton and the Appleton Area School District. As previously posted, AASD has declined to state what needs to happen before their masking requirement will be lifted. […]
Editing Error Led To Alderperson Being Incorrectly Listed As Resolution Sponsor
While I recognize that this isn’t a hugely important thing, I was curious as to how Alderperson Brad Firkus (District 3) was incorrectly listed as a co-sponsor of the Afghani Resettlement Resolution when he hadn’t even seen the text of the resolution yet. I reached […]