On 01/27/2021 Appleton reported 29 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 6 new probable cases. Active cases rose by 15. Cases out of isolation increased by 20. There were no new deaths.
Year: 2021
Appleton To Seek New Diversity Equity and Inclusion Coordinator
It looks like Karen Nelson, Appleton’s current Diversity and Inclusion officer stepped down and is moving on to “a new position as Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) with Rogers Behavioral Health based in Oconomowoc, WI.” Her last day was 01/18/2021. Per the article […]
Board of Education’s 01/27/2021 Work Session Available To View
The Board of Education met 01/27/2021 and conducted a work session on student engagement. As per usual, my work schedule clashed with the meeting so I have only been able to review a little of it at this point. I should have more to recount […]
Coronavirus Numbers For 01/26/2021
On 01/26/2021 Appleton reported 18 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 4 new probable cases. Active cases decreased by 52. Cases out of isolation increased by 73. There was 1 new death.
Process For Filling Board of Education Vacancy Explained
I have finally been able to start reviewing the 01/25/2021 Board of Education meeting. AASD Board of Education President Kay Eggert review the process the Board will use to fill the Board vacancy left by Leah Olson’s resignation and then Ed Ruffolo’s refusal to accept […]
Walk-ins Now Accepted At Expo Center Covid Testing Site
Apparently, appointments are no longer required to get a Covid test at the Expo Center testing location.
Coronavirus Numbers For 01/25/2021
On 01/25/2021 Appleton reported 21 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 5 new probable cases. Active cases rose by 1 and cases out of isolation increased by 25. There were no new deaths.
Human Resources Committee Meeting 01/27/2021 Will Discuss Alderperson Salaries
The Human Resources and Information Technology Committee is meeting on 01/27/2021. Per the agenda, it looks like they will be voting on moving a clerk from the finance department to the Parks and Recreation Department. More interesting, it looks like they will be discussing alderperson […]
Safety and Licensing Committee Meeting 01/27/2021
The Safety and Licensing committee is meeting 01/27/2021 at 5:30 pm. Amongst other things, they will be voting on the bartender license an Appleton resident applied for. The police department is recommending denial due to the fact that he has has numerous run-ins with the […]
City Plans To Use CARES Act Funds To Start a New Homelessness Response Program
The Community and Economic Development Committee is meeting 01/27/2021 at 4:30 PM. They will be voting on the “Third Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2020 Annual Action Plan (AAP) awarding an additional $343,268 of CDBG Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security […]