Board Of Education Meeting 11/08/2021 – Will Vote On Student Resource Officer And Crossing Guard Contract With Police Department

The Appleton Area School District Board of Education is meeting 11/08/2021 at 6PM. Their will be two special presentations, one introducing the student school board representatives and one showing some of the ways AASD is celebrating Native American Heritage Month. The Board will receive updates […]

Recap Of The Board Of Education Discussion And Vote Maintaining Mandatory Masking – Several Board Members Agree They Need More Clarity Regarding The Factors Influencing Their Decision

The Appleton Area School District Board of Education met 10/11/2021. The big item on the agenda which took up the most time was the discussion and vote surrounding mandatory masking while inside school facilities. There was nearly 1 hour and 45 minutes of public comment, […]

Board Of Education Votes 6-1 To Continue Mandatory Masking In School Facilities

In a decision that I would expect surprised no one, the Appleton Area School District Board of Education voted 6-1 to continue mandatory mask wearing in school facilities. The Post Crescent has a nice write-up here: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/education/2021/10/11/appleton-school-board-votes-keep-indoor-mask-mandate/6098090001/

Photos From Counter Gatherings Ahead of Board Of Education Meeting And Mandatory Masking Decision

Pictures from the two counter gatherings tonight around the Board of Education meeting. The first two pictures are from the “AASD Thank You Rally” outside the Appleton Area School District Leadership Center in Downtown Appleton where community members gathered to show their appreciation for the […]

Board Of Education Meeting 10/11/2021 – Will Vote On Masking Protocol, 2022 Health Insurance Contract, Will Receive Presentation Celebrating Themselves

The Board of Education is meeting 10/11/2021. They’ll be holding a work session at 4PM in which they review the Results Policy “Results Interpretation & Indicators Document” for English Language Arts. Of note is the fact that the percentage of AASD students who scored proficient […]

Board Of Education Receives Presentation On Pillar 2 Student Success Goals And Action Plans For 2021-22 School Year

The Appleton Area School District Board of Education held a work session on 09/30/2021 during which they reviewed the goals and action plans the district planned for the 2021-22 school year. They had four areas of focus that aligned with the four pillars of the […]

Board Of Education Receives Presentation On 2021-22 Pillar 1 Goals And Action Plans – Actions Aimed At Creating A Safe, Healthy, And Welcoming School Environment For ALL

The Appleton Area School District’s Board of Education met 09/30/2021 and reviewed the scorecard for the 2021-22 school year. The score card is essentially the district’s list of goals for the school year. It’s divided into 4 sections based on the 4 pillars or areas […]

Board Of Education Received Presentation On AASD’s 2021 “Student Success” Scorecard – ACT and WI Forward Exam Data Show Decline Over A Number Of Years Unrelated To Pandemic; AASD Graduation Rate Below State Average

The Appleton Area School District Board of Education held a work session on 09/30/2021. During this work session they reviewed the District’s 2020-21 score card to see where they met their goals and where they fell short. The district has 4 “pillars” or areas of […]

Board Of Education Reviews 2021 Scorecard Goals Regarding Creating An Inclusive And Engaging Culture

The Appleton Area School District Board of Education held a work session on 09/30/2021. One of the things during this work session was review the district score card for the 2020-21 school year and see where they met their goals and where they fell short. […]