REOPENING AND CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION PLAN FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR

The School District of Maple will reopen all schools for in-person learning, all day, five days a week.  An online option is available, but students are encouraged to attend school on-site.  As has been the practice, students and staff should stay home when sick and are encouraged to get tested. The School District of Maple has applied to work with a vendor to have rapid Covid-19 testing available on site for students and staff.

Social distancing is encouraged as much as possible (CDC recommends 3 feet).

The school meal program will be made available to both on-site and on-line students.

FACEMASKS

1. Facemasks will be worn by drivers and students in all school transportation vehicles. (This is an order from the U.S. Department of Education.)

2. Wearing facemasks during school and during extra and co-curricular activities is OPTIONAL.  However, we encourage those who have not been vaccinated to consider wearing facemasks.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

1. If a student/staff member is identified as a close contact at home, (outside the school) or a family member in the same household has tested positive for COVID-19, the student/staff member will be quarantined.

   1. A staff member or student would be allowed to attend work/school (with no symptoms) if exposed in the home with disclosure of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. For students, parent permission is required to access the Wisconsin Immunization Registry or proof of COVID-19 immunization card.

   2. The student/staff member can take a COVID-19 test on days five (5), six (6) or seven (7) and return to school on day eight (8) with a negative test result and no symptoms of illness. The student/staff member can return to school without a COVID-19 test on day 11 (after a 10-day quarantine) with no symptoms of illness.

2. If a student/staff member is identified as a close contact at school, parents will be notified, in writing of a “school close contact.” Parents/guardians can choose the course of action. Students will not be required to quarantine.

WORKPLACE PROTOCOL

Workplace protocols will continue during the next school year and may be amended time-to-time under the discretion of the District Administrator and/or Board of Education as COVID-19 guidance and recommendations continue to evolve and/or circumstances dictate as appropriate to the risk involved.  Teachers and bus drivers must continue to have seating charts for classrooms and school buses in order to identify close contacts.

SANITATION & HYGIENE

District employees are expected to continue to use best practices for personal hygiene as
recommended by the Center of Disease Control CDC) including:

• Washing hands with soap and water as it is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. Hand sanitizer may be used when hand washing with soap and water is not possible but should not be substituted when hand washing is possible.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth, and face coverings with unwashed hands.

• Continue to clean/disinfect frequently touched surfaces throughout the day.

There may be particular positions where the essential functions of the position require the employee to have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In such circumstances, the district shall provide such PPE to those employees.
Parents and employees who have questions on students returning to school following a COVID-19 related absence or questions on quarantining, should contact Kristin Clemmer, the School District Nurse at 715-364-7104.

SPECIAL NOTE

This plan will continue for all schools in the School District of Maple unless COVID cases within the schools indicate a spike in positive cases or an order from the county level in which case the Board of Education will reconvene to determine the course of action. Dr. Croney has the authority to close school in the case of an emergency.

CLICK HERE FOR A PDF VERSION OF THE PLAN

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
Northwestern High School Auditorium
Monday, August 9, 2021 – 5:00 p.m.

https://youtu.be/dvN4l018OzA

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public hearing. There may be a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

A G E N D A

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the August 9, 2021 agenda.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. July 19, 2021 regular board meeting minutes.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment/Retirement
5. Approval Items:
   1. Opening of School and Continuity of Educational Plans for 2021-22 to Include Administrative Recommendation to make Wearing of Masks Optional.
   2. Requests for Interdistrict Transfer
   3. Seclusion and Restraint Report
   4. 2021-22 Handbooks – Student, Teachers, Special Education, Transportation, Co/Extra Curricular, etc.
   5. 2021-22 District Emergency Management Plan
   6. Policies: 2nd Reading of New Polices
      1. No. 0143.2 – Board Member Information Requests
      2. No. 0144.5 – Board Member Behavior and Code of Conduct
      3. No. 8395 – Student Mental Health Services
      4. No. 8453.01 – Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens
6. Administrative Report:
   1. Communications Received
   2. Budget Hearing/Annual Meeting Format – September 27, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
   3. Maintenance Update
   4. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Update
   5. CESA #12
   6. Donation(s)
   7. Student, staff, and community recognition
7. Comments from the audience.
8. Consideration for an executive session is necessary for those items exempted under open sessions according to Wisconsin State Statutes §19.85(1)(c)(e) and (f). Included under these items are revisions to the Director of Finance contract and discussion of a long-range administrative succession plan
9. Adjournment.

AD HOC COMMITTEE – Town of Maple and Village of Poplar Roads

Where a Majority of the Board May Attend
Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 9:00 a.m.
District Office Conference Room

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call.
2. The notice of the meeting was posted on District webpage, published as a legal ad in the Superior Telegram and posted throughout the District according to school board policy.
3. Discussion and recommendations on use of school buses on Town of Maple and Village of Poplar roads.
4. Adjournment

Back-to-School Supply Lists

Here are links to the back-to-school supply lists for NES and NMS.  If you have any questions, please reach out to the school that your child attends.

• IRES School Supply List
• NES School Supply List
• NMS School Supply List

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

School District of Maple
District Conference Room 2270 – Northwestern High School.
Monday, July 19, 2020 – 5:00 p.m.
https://youtu.be/3e3-Eqf0nMA

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public hearing. There may be a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.

AGENDA

1. Call to order, roll call, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Report on how the public was notified.
3. Approval of the July 19, 2021 agenda.
4. Consent Agenda:
   1. June 14, 2021 regular board meeting minutes.
   2. Treasurer’s Report.
   3. Payment of Invoices.
   4. Resignation(s)/Employment/Leave of Absence
5. Approval Items:
   1. Contract for Part-time Art Teacher as per Appendix A
   2. Tentative Agreement – Reopening, Local 1397-A, AFL,CIO for Mechanic Increase
   3. 2021-22 Food Service and Meal Prices.
   4. Milk Bids.
   5. 2021-22 Employee Handbook and Revisions f. Adoption of the Wisconsin Model Standards, Common Core Standards and National Science Standards for the District – 2021-22.
   6. July 19, 2021 Buildings/Grounds/Transportation Committee Report and Recommendations.
6. Policies:
   1. NEW – 1st Reading
      1. No. 0143.2 – Board Member Information Requests
      2. No. 0144.5 – Board Member Behavior and Code of Conduct
      3. No. 8395 – Student Mental Health Services
      4. No. 8453.01 – Control of Blood-Borne Pathogens
   2. REVISED
      1. No. 0100 – Definitions
      2. No. 0121 – Authority
      3. No. 0131.1 – Bylaws and Policies
      4. No. 0142.4 – Oath
      5. No. 0142.5 – Vacancies
      6. No. 0143 – Authority of Individual Board Members
      7. No. 0145 – Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment
      8. No. 0162 – Quorum
      9. No. 0165.1 – Notice of Regular Meetings
      10. No. 0167.3 – Public Comment at Board Meetings No. 0168.1 – Meeting Minutes
      11. No. 0172 – Legal Counsel
      12. No. 0174.2 – School Performance Report
      13. No. 1213 – Student Supervision and Welfare
      14. No. 2260.02 – English Language Proficiency
      15. No. 2261.01 – Parent and Family Engagement in Title I Programs
      16. No. 2266 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities
      17. No. 2411 – Guidance and Counseling
      18. No. 2412 – Homebound Instruction Program No. 2460 – Programs for Students with Disabilities
      19. No. 3112 – Board-Staff Communications
      20. No. 3120.04 – Employment of Substitutes
      21. No. 3213 – Student Supervision and Welfare
      22. No. 3215 – Use of Tobacco and Nicotine by Professional Staff
      23. No. 3362.01 – Threatening Behavior Toward Staff Members
      24. No. 3531 – Unauthorized Work Stoppage
      25. No. 4112 – Board-Staff Communications
      26. No. 4213 – Student Supervision and Welfare
      27. No. 4215 – Use of Tobacco and Nicotine by Support Staff
      28. No. 4362.01 – Threatening Behavior Toward Staff Members
      29. No. 4531 – Unauthorized Work Stoppage
      30. No. 5111 – Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students
      31. No. 5113 – Open Enrollment Program (Inter-District)
      32. No. 5460 – Graduation Requirements
      33. No. 5511 – Dress and Grooming
      34. No. 5512 – Use of Tobacco and Nicotine by Students
      35. No. 5517.01 – Bullying
      36. No. 5540.01 – Investigations Involving Suspected Child Abuse
      37. No. 5630 – Corporal Punishment
      38. No. 5630.01 – Use of Restraint and Seclusion with Students
      39. No. 5830 – Student Fundraising
      40. No. 6114 – Cost Principles – Spending Federal Funds
      41. No. 6325 – Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds
      42. No. 6610 – Student Activity Fund
      43. No. 7230 – Gifts, Grants, and Bequests
      44. No. 7434 – Use of Tobacco and Nicotine on School Premises
      45. No. 7450 – Property Inventory
      46. No. 7540 – Technology
      47. No. 7540.01V1 – Technology Privacy
      48. No. 7540.02 – Web Content, APPS, and Services
      49. No. 7540.03 – Student Technology and Acceptable Use and Safety
      50. No. 7544 – Use of Social Media
      51. No. 8320.01 – Unauthorized Acquisition of Staff Personal Information
      52. No. 8410 – Crisis Intervention
      53. No. 8900 – Fraud
      54. No. 9130 – Public Requests, Suggestions, or Complaints
   3. Delete
      1. No. 2416.01 – Parental/Police Access to Library Media Center Information
7. Administrative Report:
   1. Communications Received
   2. WASB – Region 1 Election, Board of Directors
   3. Board Building Tours – Set Dates
   4. School Handbooks
   5. Revenue Report
   6. Maintenance Report
   7. WASB Correspondence and Legislative Report
   8. CESA #12 Report
   9. Donation(s)
   10. Student, staff, and community recognition
8. Comments from the audience
9. Adjournment.

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING

(Where a majority of the Board may attend)
July 19, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
District Office Conference Room
https://youtu.be/wIJ2lLSKBDA

AGENDA

1. Call to order and roll call. (Mrs. Livingston-Matherly, Chair; Mr. Granlund, Mr. Johnson)
2. The notice of the meeting was posted on District webpage, published as a legal ad in the Superior Telegram and posted throughout the District according to school board policy.
3. Town of Maple Requests Committee Discussion on the Use of Town Roads
4. Clarification on Bus Driver Bonuses
5. Northwestern Elementary School Construction Project
6. Report on Major Summer Building Projects
7. Adjournment

2021 Boys State Track Meet

Congratulations to CJ Thompson for his amazing races at the State Track meet! He made it through to finals and placed 8th in the 110 hurdles, ran the 4x200 relay, and then came back to place 4th in the 300 hurdles! We’re so proud of him!
 

2021 WIAA State Track Meet

Congratulations to C J Thompson and the boys 4 x 200 meter relay team for qualifying for this year's WIAA Division 2 State Track Meet.  C J Thompson will compete in the 110 meter hurdles and the 300 meter hurdles.  Members of the relay team include Bennett Nelson, Nick Makela, CJ Thompson, Cameron Benesch, Xander Polkoski and Jesse Larson.

NHS Girls Softball: 2021 Regional Champions

Congratulations to the NHS Girls Softball team as they earned a Regional Championship! 

They defeated St. Croix Falls 12-0 in 5 innings on Wednesday, June 16.  Next, they will travel to Bloomer to take on the Blackhawks in a Sectional Semi-final game on Monday, June 21.

2021 Boys Golf State

Congratulations to Tiger golfer Trent Meyer as he finished runner up at the WIAA D2 State Boys Golf Tournament at Trapper Turn Golf Course in Wisconsin Dells.

Trent shot a 36 hole total of 150 

Great job Trent!