The petition for AASD to open its schools has gotten 198 signatures within 1 week. I’m curious to see where they end up topping out at. https://www.change.org/p/appleton-area-school-district-aasd-allow-the-parents-a-choice-to-return-to-school
Category: AASD
AASD Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes
Brian Dimmer, a (former) teacher at Wilson Middle School and coach at Appleton West has been charged with 4 felonies after engaging in sexually inappropriate behavior with a middle school student that included exposing his penis to her and asking her for nude photos. To […]
Change.org Petition Asking For AASD To Open Scools
Looks like one of the AASD Parents has started a Change.org petition asking for AASD to give parents a choice to send their kids back to school. They’re only seeking 100 signature and are already over a quarter to their goal after only two hours. […]
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.
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 […]
AASD School Closure Protest
A group of parents will be protesting the continued closure of AASD schools on Friday 10/23. They’ll be gathering from 3-5 in downtown Appleton outside the AASD district offices. Will Superintendent Baseman show up to talk with them? https://fb.me/e/1AegK2wi7
AASD’s Lack of Transparency
Let’s talk about transparency in governance. The city of Appleton in my experience has been very good about fostering a transparent environment around government activities and supporting public participation in policymaking. Meeting agendas are typically posted well in advance, the agenda packets are normally quite […]
AASD Administration Won’t Meet With Parents
Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor. It looks like AASD’s administration is unwilling to meet with concerned parents who are medical professionals. Per an email from Clara Kopplinger they are willing to meet with the leaders of the AASD Parents […]