Board Of Education Meeting 12/13/2021 – Will Go Into Closed Session To Discuss School Administrator Resignation

The Appleton Area School District Board of Education is meeting 12/13/2021 at 5PM. The Board will be going to closed session for the purposes of considering individual administrator and teacher contract matters. I would assume this is related to the resignation of Ian Schaefer, the […]

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 […]

Board Of Education President Gives No Time-Frame For Return To Public Attendance At Meetings

I reached out to the Appleton Area School District Board of Education and asked them what the time-frame was for a return to in-person public attendance at meetings. I also asked them if they had consulted with the City of Appleton about how the city […]

Recap Of 11/17/2021 Listening Session With Board Of Education Members Amanda Stuck And Deb Truyman

I attended the public listening session with Board of Education members Amanda Stuck and Deb Truyman that was held at Copper Rock on 11/17/2021. Members of the public on both sides of the masking issue were there. I would say that predominantly it appeared to […]

Board Of Education Members Amanda Stuck And Deb Truyman To Attend Listening Session On 11/17/2021

Two Board of Education members, Amanda Stuck and Deb Truyman, will be attending a listening session which will be open to the public. The session is going to be held on Wednesday, November 17 at 5:30, and will take place at 210 W. College Avenue […]

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/

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 […]