Category: AASD

Public School Open Enrollment And Private School Voucher Enrollment Windows Both Opening At The Beginning Of February

It’s no secret that there have been a lot of intense emotions and discordant viewpoints among parents and the community regarding the Appleton Area School District’s pandemic response over the last two years. Some people have very much appreciated AASD’s choices, while some people have […]

Superintendent Judy Baseman Asked If AASD Will Still Be Masks Optional For 2nd Semester, Does Not Respond

Prior to the Christmas break, I emailed Appleton Area School District Superintendent Judy Baseman and asked her if, in light of the Omicron coronavirus variant, AASD was still going to have masking be optional starting January 18th. I received no response. I emailed her again […]

AASD Board Of Education Seeking Community Feedback As They Begin Search For New Superintendent

The Appleton Area School District Board of Education has begun the search process for a new superintendent to take over from Judy Baseman who is retiring in June. They are seeking feedback from the community regarding what they would like to see in a new […]

In A Normal Year, Before The Pandemic, Between 33% and 50% Of AASD High School Students Received At Least One D Or One F On Their Report Card Depending On The School They Attended

Back on July 10, I posted about the number of high schoolers who received at least one D or one F during the 2020-21 school year. I specifically included Ds and not just Fs because I thought it would give a fuller picture of the […]

Photos From The Masks Optional Press Conference And Protest (09/13/2021)

Here are some pictures from Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim’s (District 13) press conference and anti-mask protest outside the Appleton Area School District’s Leadership Office in downtown Appleton. I estimate that, over the course of the event there were 60-70 people who appeared on the “masks optional” […]

Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim Speaks Out Against AASD’s “Discriminatory And Indiscriminate” Masking Policy; Is Barred From The Board Of Education Meeting Unless She Puts On A Mask

On 09/13/2021 Appleton Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim (District 13) held a press conference outside the Appleton Area School District’s Leadership Center in Downtown Appleton and called on the District’s administrative team and Board of Education to stop their discriminatory masking policy and accommodate religious and personal […]

Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim To Hold Press Conference At 5PM Today Outside Appleton School District Office – Plans To “Expose Misconduct And Illegal Actions Perpetrated By The District”

Alderperson Sheri Hartzheim (District 13) is holding a pressconference this evening, 09/13/2021, at 5PM outside the Appleton Area School District office in Appleton. She states in her press release that the purpose is to “expose misconduct and illegal actions perpetrated by the district.” She is […]

At This Time AASD Does Not Believe They Have Denied Any Medical Masking Exemption Requests

I have heard back from the Appleton Area School District regarding medical exemptions for masking. As I posted about previously, Superintendent Judy Baseman had stated very plainly, “The District will not be determining which health issues/concerns ‘legitimately warrant being able to go mask free’. That […]

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, […]