During the opening discussion of the 10/26/2020 Board of Education meeting Deb Truymann asked why the district wasn’t looking to the data from surrounding schools and districts that are open and having it influence our decisions. It seemed like an obvious question, but it resulted […]
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Appleton Area School District
Covid Update and Opening Discussion For 10/26/2020 Board Of Education Meeting
The AASD Board of Education met 10/26/2020. They had two presentations, one on social and emotional learning and one on the new Virtual Plus education model. The meeting started out with a Covid update and discussion which is the focus of this post. Board President […]
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 […]
Superintendent Judy Baseman’s Statement At 10/26/2020 Board of Education Meeting Re: Moving To Virtual Plus Model
In addition to Board President Kay Eggert making a statement at the beginning of the 10/26/2020 AASD Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Judy Baseman also made a statement. “We work closely with our local health officers and rely on their health expertise to help guide […]
Kay Eggert’s Opening Statement At 10/26/2020 Board of Education Meeting
The AASD Board of Education met 10/26. Board President Kay Eggert started the meeting with a public statement intended to clarify the Board’s role in reopening school. “I just wanted to take an opportunity to clarify–a number of emails the Board has recently received have […]
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 Board of Education Recall Effort Underway
The effort to recall AASD Board of Education members Kay Eggert, James Bowman, and Leah Olson is underway. Organizers hope to gather 10,000 signatures by December 6. You can view the recall petition documents here:
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 […]