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River Ridge Proudly Presents 2019 Valedictorian and Salutatorian by Caron Townsend

Jonathan Breuer, son of Leo and Sara Breuer of Bagley, has been named River Ridge’s 2019 Valedictorian. Not only is Jonathan at the top of his class, he is also involved in Pep Band, Cross County, Track, FBLA, Forensics, Friends Help-ing Friends, National Honor Society and Student Council. As a school leader, he is President of Student Council and Vice President of National Honor Society. Jonathan’s future plans are to attend the University of Minnesota this fall and major in Architecture.

Jordyn Vogt, daughter of Roger and Jeannie Vogt of Glen Haven has been named our 2019 Salutatorian. In addition to being an outstanding student, Jordyn has been involved in FFA, Friends Helping Friends, National Honor Society, Softball and Volleyball. Her leadership po-sitions include President of Nation-al Honor Society, Volleyball and Softball Captain. Jordyn plans to attend UW-La Crosse and pursue a degree in the area of Biology.

SalutatorianValedictorian

May 2019

Earth Day................4

Counselor News.......5

Music News.............6

Plant Sales...............6

Prom........................7

MS News..................9

Honor Roll.............10

Minutes..................17

May 1 Policy/Curr. Mtg Staff/Employ Mtg

May 6 RRAP Meeting

May 8

Board Meeting

May 24 HS Graduation

May 27

No School Memorial Day

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The River Ridge School District will strive to

provide a safe, challeng-ing environment for each

individual student by promoting excellent staff development, encourag-ing meaningful parent involvement, and earn-ing strong community

support through honesty, integrity, and open com-

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The River Ridge School District will strive to

provide a safe, challeng-ing environment for each

individual student by promoting excellent staff development, encourag-ing meaningful parent involvement, and earn-ing strong community

support through honesty, integrity, and open com-

munication.

District AdministratorDr. Jeff Athey

608-994-2715 oratheyje@rrsd.k12.wi.us

EditorTamara Hoffman608-994-2711 or

hoffmanta@rrsd.k12.wi.us

Question or suggestions for future articles, please call the

District Administrator’s Office at 608-994-2715

Visit our website at www.rrsd.k12.wi.us

Kids of Character by Kam Fohey

During the month of March at River Ridge Elementary School we celebrated the character theme of “Perseverance.” In Guidance class we talked about the concepts of not giving up, the importance of asking for help, and the idea of trying different approaches to accomplish tasks.

We held our monthly character assembly on April 2 and heard an essay by 4th grader Emery Simerson about a time he showed perseverance. We also gave away eighteen character awards to individuals that showed perseverance during the month of March. We are very proud of our students at River Ridge and the amazing character they show every day! Pictured above: Front Row: Owen Mezera, Colton Collins, Jackson Ellis, Carter Collins, Nick Crubel Second Row: Anna Kruger, Kaylee Crubel, Zach Taylor, Axel Morrow Back Row: Nolan Stoney, Emery Simerson, Ashlee Klein, Chloe West, Kristina Sletten, Lluvia De Le Cruz, Ashton Crubel, and Connor WoodruffNot pictured: Noah Silvers

Pictured: Emery Simerson

The River Ridge School District does not discrimi-nate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

District Administrator P.O. Box 78, 11165 County Highway P

Patch Grove, WI 53817 Telephone No. 608-994-2715

For further information on notice of non-discrimina-tion, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Federal Civil Rights Policy Statement

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Fifth grade students from River Ridge used their discov-ery skills when looking through Barn Owl pellets. The students dissected the pellets, identified and sorted the bones, and then reconstructed the rodent they found in the pellet.

Discovery Skills by Kris Petrowitz

After doing some research on raptors, reading books on owls and watching videos on birds of prey, the 5th grade students were able to list facts they learned on their “fly-

You’re Invited to the... Third Grade

MeMorial Day PrograM Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Time: 12:45 PM

Place: River Ridge Elementary School Gym Patch Grove, WI

Public Welcome

Join the Third Grade In honoring the veterans of our area

No School Monday,

May 27, 2019

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The River Ridge Middle School Student Council sponsored a project in preparation for Earth Day - Monday, April 22, 2019. On Thursday, April 11, the 5th - 8th graders teamed up with RR elementary students to decorate “Earth Day” themed grocery bags. The bags will be distributed at the Prairie du Chien Piggly Wiggly on Earth Day! The project was a lot of fun and it was great to see the collaboration between students of all ages!

Earth Day Event by Tricia Langmeier

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Can Drive

Counselor News by CaronTownsend

SENIOR AWARDS BANQUET May 22, 2019 at Huckleberry’s in Prairie du Chien. Dinner will begin at 7:00 PM. RSVP’s are due May 6, 2019

The River Ridge High School Student Council and National Honor Society sponsored their Annual Can Drive to help cele-brate Earth Day. The 4K-6th grade students brought in a large number of aluminum cans, which were collected and weighed the week of Earth Day. These classes competed to bring in the largest amount of aluminum and win a Culver’s Kid’s Meal coupon for each student in that grade.

Congratulations to the 5th grade class for winning this year’s competition! However, no one will be left out because Culver’s will provide custard for the entire staff and students to enjoy! A huge “Thank You” goes out to Jason & Jen Cathman for all of their support through-out this project. We would also like to thank Alternative Recycling in Lancaster for giving us a good rate on the aluminum that was collected.

Senior ScheduleMonday, May 20 Senior Exams

Tuesday, May 21 Senior Exams

Wednesday, May 22 Senior Check Out 7:30-8:00 AM

Senior Awards Banquet Huckleberry’s, Prairie du Chien 7:00 PM

Friday, May 24 Interfaith – 8:00 AM St. Mary’s, Glen Haven Senior Breakfast Graduation Practice (9:30 AM)

Decorate the gym

Friday, May 24 Graduation – 7:00 PM

Note: All school fees must be paid in full by May 10 or you will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremony.

RIVER RIDGE GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMPS

Mark your summer calendar for the River Ridge Girls Basketball Camps. The camps will emphasize the fundamentals of basketball on an individual, small group and team basis. Each day will include offensive and defensive fundamental stations, 3 on 3 competitions as well as 5 on 5 team competition.

Grades 4-8 June 10-13, 2019 Girls Fundamental Camp Grades 4-6 – 9:00-11:00 Middle School Gym Grades 7-8 – 11:30-2:30 Middle School Gym Cost - $50.00 (includes t-shirt)

Grades 9-12 June 24-25, 2019 Girls Scoring Camp 9:00-3:00 High School Gym Cost - $50.00 (includes t-shirt)

Registration forms are available in Coach Townsend’s office. If you have any questions please contact Caron at 994-2715 or e-mail townsenca@rrsd.k12.wi.us

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Attention Parents of High School MUSIC & FORENSICS Students

The Annual High School Music & Forensics Awards Banquet is scheduled for:

Wednesday, May 15Potluck Meal at 6:00 PM

Awards to FollowHigh School Gym

Music Boosters will provide plates, napkins, silverware, beverage, and pulled pork sandwiches.

We ask that parents bring a dish to pass. See list below of what to bring.Please bring a serving utensil.

If Your Last Name Begins With...

Then Please Bring a...

A to I SaladJ to Q DessertR to Z Main Dish

Thank you for supporting Music in our schools!

...and Forensics, too!

FFA Plant SaleSaturday, May 11 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Saturday, May 18 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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The 2019 Wisconsin High School State Forensics com-petition was held at UW-Madison on Friday, April 12. River Ridge had five students at this year’s event and all did extremely well! Results were as follows: Ken-dra Jentz - group interpretation - Silver Medal; Tova Lindberg - group interpretation - Silver Medal; Jon Breuer - informative - Silver Medal; Olivia Meyer - prose - Silver Medal and Kerrigan Trautsch - solo acting - Critic’s Choice Gold Medal

Forensicsby Garth Osterday

The River Ridge Junior Class hosted Prom 2019 at the Prairie du Chien Country Club on April 27. The theme for the evening was The Roaring 20’s. Despite flooding and a winter storm, prom proved to be a fun evening for all. Congratulations to this year’s Prom Royalty. The 2019 Duke and Duchess were Eric Breuer and Tova Lindberg, Prince and Princess were Ryan West and Emily Struntz and this year’s King and Queen were

Bryly Clark and Brynley Pritchett. Miniature king was Logan Callahan, son of Carrie and Jeremiah Callahan. Miniature queen was Mallory Crubel, daughter of An-drea and Tom Crubel. A special thank you to Karen Morovits of the Prairie du Chien Country Club for pro-viding a beautiful venue for our event. Our thanks to everyone who helped in making Prom 2019 a success.

Prom 2019 by Tammy Stovey

State Solo/Ensemble by Ellen Martin

A big congratulations to the Jon Breuer, Tova Lindberg, nd Ryan West for receiving a starred first at District Solo/Ensemble Festival and moving on to State Festival, which was held on Saturday, April 27 at UW-Platteville.

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Rver Ridge Middle School Student Council Members visited Bluff Haven Assisted Living in Prairie du Chien on Thursday, April 4 to assist residents with technology needs such as how to find recipes or to just show them how the technology worked. The students worked with the residents and made many connections as they explored what technology is available in our world today! Both the residents and students learn new things from each other. Lots of laughs, memories, and hugs were shared all around!

MS Student Council Help With Technology Needs by Tricia Langmeier

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River Ridge Student Washington DC Trip Launches Shoe Drive Fundraiser Too Raise Money for their 8th Grade Washington DC Trip in the fall of 2019.

The River Ridge Student Washington DC Trip is con-ducting a shoe drive fundraiser which began on April 1, 2019 and will end June 30, 2019 to raise funds for the 8th Grade Washington DC Trip. The River Ridge Student Washington DC Trip will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes. Those dollars will go towards their trip. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes at Brenda’s Beauty Bar, Clare Bank, Ma’s Bakery, Stop N Go, Hermsen’s Ace Hardware and Home Store, People’s State Bank, and St. Mary’s School in Bloomington; Dillman’s, Prairie du Chien Country Club, and Sport’s World in Prairie du Chien; Grant County Administration Building in Lancaster; Bagley Hotel in Bagley; People’s State Bank in Mt. Hope, People’s State Bank and River Ridge Schools in Patch Grove; and People’s State Bank in Glen Haven. All donated shoes will then be redistributed through-out the Funds2Orgs network of micro-enterprise (small business) partners. Funds2Orgs works with micro-entrepreneurs in helping them create, maintain and grow small businesses in developing countries

where economic opportunity and jobs are limited. Proceeds from the sales of the shoes collected in shoe drive fundraisers are used to feed, clothe and house their families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send her son to law school.

“We are excited about our shoe drive,” said Tish Bur-meister, President of the River Ridge Student Washing-ton DC Trip. “We know most people have extra shoes in their closets they would be willing to donate. By doing so, we raise money for the trip, and we have the chance to help families in developing nations who need economic opportunities. It’s a win-win for everyone.” By donating gently worn, used and new shoes to the River Ridge Student Washington DC Trip, the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives around the world. ContactTish BurmeisterRiver Ridge Student Washington DC TripPhone: 608-994-3866Email: burmeister20@tds.net

5th Grade You’re invited to the 5th Grade States Fair! We hope you can join us and enjoy a tour of the United States through State Booth Displays, Power Point Presentations and Historical People Speeches which the 5th graders have prepared with much hard work.

Date: Friday, May 17, 2019Time: 1:00 -2:30 PM Place: River Ridge Middle School GymGym, Bloomington

States Fair

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River Ridge High School - Third Quarter Honor RollHigh Honors (3.50 - 4.00)

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12Jared Breuer Olivia Blum Jacob Cathman Jiah BaileySeth Breuer Ruby Breuer Archie Cooley Riley BloomWill Cooley Sidney Drone Cole Crubel Jonathan BreuerKennedy Copsey Gavin Esser Gracie Hamann Blake CrubelAndrew Deegan Kaycee Esser Kendra Jentz Ethan EsserVictoria Doll Kendell Esser Azel Johnson Carly HamptonLogan Drone Calen Fox Riley Klein Madeline JohnsonDavid Nies Bradley Hoffman Blake Laufenberg Verity JohnsonMcKayla Noethe Brett Kerscher Tova Lindberg Jordan KlaasSamuel Reuter Glenna Marshall Bayli Mason Taylor LangmeierSamantha Stagman Britney Moravits Connor Mumm Jeanne Lecuyer

Lance Nichols Ernest Nichols Ashton MarshallAbigail Polodna Brynley Pritchett Brett MoravitsKerrigan Trautsch Faith Schier Alexis MorrisFaith Webb Chloe Stagman Justin MorrowSamWhite Kolten Warrington Trevor NicholsBrittney Zigler Ryan West Katelyn Parker

Skylar White Madison PetersLogan Zabel Devin RevolinskiRylee Zinkle Jordyn Vogt

Blake Wegmuller

Honors (3.00-3.49)GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12Paige Bailey Zachary Fischer Brayan Barrita Cailey BreuerBryr Clark Johnathon Hamann Eric Breuer James BreuerCayton Clark Ethanjames Hunt Cecil Callahan Colton ClarkMercede Crubel Kaden Kaufman Bryly Clark Taylor CooleyElizabeth Dilley Adam Klein John Deegan Katherine DeVossJenna Fuller Abby Meier Kyra Drew Eithan KnappWyatt Harvey Bryce Quick Will Esser Caleb LenzendorfCaitlin Herrick Fredi Santos McKenzie Graf Jonathon TolleEthan Klein Alliyah Schissel Madison Hecht Zane TrautschConnor Mason Carolyn Tolle Montanna KielleyAdam Tesar Brayden Vogt Kyleigh MulrooneyAlexis Tolle Myles Wehrle Madeline RymanAmelia Wehrle Emily StruntzAlisonWest Zachary ZimmerOlivia Zach

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River Ridge Middle School - 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

High Honor Roll (3.50-4.00) Honor Roll (3.00-3.49)

5th Grade: Ren Bowen, Luke Breuer, Eva Doll, Josey Drone, Laila Drone, Ashlyn Edge, Ava Edge, Kelson Oppermann, Kayla Perry and Madeline Scharmer. 6th Grade: Alayna Brinkman, Maya Drone, Ella George, Jimena Hernandez, Milly Lee, Colton Moris, Peter Polodna, Braylyn Quick, Melissa Sletten, Elliott Thornton, Mandi Wehrle, and Reghan Zinkle. 7th Grade:Brady Burmeister, OwenCallahan, Jayden Cathman, Avery Drew, Shayna Graf, Ca-den Hampton, Hailey Konicek, Brooklyn Mezera, Matthew Nies, Madilyn Parker, Audrey Pierce, Cecilia Struntz, Landon Trautsch, and Jade Underhill. 8th Grade: Braden Crubel, Alexia Doyle, Macken-zie Esser, Brody Kielley, Weslee Klein, Tanner Lan-sing, Payton Millin, Alivia Polodna, Haylee Scharmer, Hannah Stagman, Madelyn Thornton, and Morgan Williams.

5th Grade: Tyler Breuer, Reese Drew. Danica Hamp-ton, Taddly Hoffman, Maci Klein, Mason Pecinovsky, Jasmin Santos-Cano, Aiden Walsh, and Madelyn Wehrle. 6th Grade: Ty Adrian, Owen Bedward, Alexis Beier, Bryy Clark, Alex Eastlick, Morgan Klein, Kaden Love, Lydia Mason, Eric Nichols, Andrew Nies, Noah Perry, Alexa Roe, and Emily Tesar. 7th Grade: Brady Bunge, Saige Childs, Mykenzie Cornell Micah Christopherson, Rebecca Dilley, Arianna Edge, Daisy Hernandez, Tate Kirschbaum, Adriana Klotz, Ethan Stoney, Jazmar Tyler, Hailey Woodruff and Kaydence Young. 8th Grade: Kenna Bausch, Emma Breuer, Kiley Brooks, Liberty Drew, Esmeralda Duran, Gabe Duran, Maria Fuerstenberg, Aidan Gage, Morgan Hammill, Cesar Hernandez, Karen Hernandez, Thomas Jelinek, Ian Jentz, Payton Kaufman, Cahill Nichols, Kayden Rehmus, Joslynn Simerson, Alli Wagner, Abigail Wehrle, and Levi Wehrle.

Last Day of School

June 6, 2019 1:30 PM Dismissal

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2019-2020 School Calendar

August 2019

Su M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

September 2019 Su M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

October 2019 Su M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

November 2019 Su M Tu W Th F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

December 2019 Su M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

January 2020 Su M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

February 2020 Su M Tu W Th F S 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

March 2020 Su M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

April 2020

Su M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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May 2020 Su M Tu W Th F S 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

June 2020 Su M Tu W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

September 3: First day of School December 23-31: No School March 27: No School – Teacher In-service

November 1: No School – Teacher In-service January 1-3: No School April 10-13: No School

November 5 and 7: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 – 7:30 PM January 22: No School – Records Day April 17: Career Day – Early Release –

12:30 PM

November 8: No School February 17: No School – Teacher In-service May 25: No School

November 27-29: No School March 6: No School May 29: Last day of school – Early Release 12:30 PM

1st Quarter - September 3 – October 31 2nd Quarter - November 4 –January 21 3rd Quarter - January 23 – March 25 4th Quarter - March 26 – May 29

(Board Approved February 25, 2019)

website: rrsd.k12.wi.us

School Hours - 8:00 AM to 3:25 PM

RIVER RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Memorial Day

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Cheese Omelet &Toast Grab & Go

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Super NachosButtered Corn

Fresh/Canned Fruit

Berry Parfait & Cereal Bar

Deli TurkeySandwiches

ChipsBaby Carrots &Celery w/Dip

Fresh/Canned Fruit

StromboliMacaroni & Cheese

Green BeansFresh/Canned Fruit

Mini Corn DogsTater Tots

Baked BeansFresh/Canned Fruit

Soft Shell TacoButtered Corn

Fresh Fruit/Fruit Salad

No School

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Waffle FriesPeas

Fresh/Canned Fruit

Cheese Omelet &Toast

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Breakfast Pizza Cereal Muffin

Deli SubsTortilla Chips

w/cheese & salsaBaby Carrots & Celery

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Green BeansFresh/Canned Fruit

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& DipFresh/Canned Fruit

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BBQ'sFrench Fries

PeasFresh/Canned Fruit

Dog in a BlanketTater Tots

Baked BeansFresh Fruit/Fruit Salad

French Toast Sticks& Bacon Sunrise Biscuit

Cinnamon orChocolate Chip Coffee Cake

& YogurtPizza

Fresh Vegetables& Dip

Fresh/Canned Fruit

Mozzarella DippersMacaroni Salad

Green BeansFresh/Canned Fruit

Chicken PattySandwich

French FriesBaked Beans

Fresh/Canned Fruit

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Cereal & Pop Tarts Breakfast Casserole & Toast

Hamburger/Cheeseburger

Waffle FriesPeas

Fresh/Canned Fruit

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

Steamed BroccoliGarlic Toast

Fresh/Canned Fruit

20 21

Raised Donuts & Cereal

French Toast Sticks & Bacon Sunrise Biscuit

Salisbury SteaksMashed Potatoes

& GravyButtered Corn

Dinner RollFresh/Canned Fruit

Chicken Pattyon a bun

French Fries/Sweet Potato FriesSteamed Carrots

Fresh/Canned Fruit

Mini Corn DogsMacaroni &

CheesePeas

Fresh/Canned Fruit

Breakfast is served with choice of 1/2 cup of fruit and FF chocolate milk, FF white milk, or 1% white milk.

Two entrees will be offered each day. Students may choose one. The second option for PK - 4th grade is a yogurt lunch (consists of 4 oz. yogurt, peanut butter sandwich, vegetable, fruit and FF chocolate milk, FF white milk, or 1% white milk) and the second option for 5th - 12th is a chef salad.

Each meal must have a combined 1/2 cup total of vegetables and/or fruit on the tray in order to qualify for a reimbursable lunch.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL DRIVER EDUCATION –SUMMER 2019 This is a joint program offered by Southwest Tech and River Ridge High School

DATE: March 22, 2019 TO: Parents of students eligible for Driver Education FROM: Andrew Riechers, Driver Education Instructor RE: Summer 2019 Driver Education Program

There will be one session of Driver Education meeting this summer at River Ridge High School.

Monday, July 8th – Friday, July 26th 8:00am – 10:00am

Please read through and follow these directions if you are interested in enrolling your son/daughter in this year’s class: All registrations and payments are to be completed prior to the first day of class via our website:

https://www.swtc.edu/drivered

Students who are not registered and paid prior to the first day of class will not be allowed to attend.

Driver Education Program Requirements and Information

Online payment of the $110.00 driver education fee prior to the first day of class. Thirty hours of classroom instruction. Attendance is mandatory for the entire 15 days and 30

hours of instruction. Six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction and six hours of observation. $50.00 is charged for any missed driving lessons. Driving instruction must begin after the behind-the-wheel fee of $325.00 is paid and within 60 days

of the issuing date on the permit. Permit applications will be distributed to students by Mr. Riechers after payment of behind-the-wheel fee. Mr. Riechers will schedule driving lessons for all eligible students. COMPLETION CERTIFICATES will be electronically submitted to the DMV once students are

completed with both classroom and behind-the-wheel phases of Driver Education. If none of these dates or times is convenient for you, there is an on-line course available that meets the classroom state requirements. The fee for the class is $120.00 with an additional fee of $325.00 for behind-the-wheel instruction. Please contact Mrs. Biggin for more information. Annette L. Biggin, Driver and Motorcycle Education Manager Andrew Riechers, Instructor abiggin@swtc.edu ariechers@swtc.edu 800-362-3322, x2466 608-331-7543 608-391-0247(cell)

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APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF THE RIVER RIDGE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE RIVER RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN: MARCH 13, 2019 AT 6:30 PM.

I. Call to Order – Board President Kenny Nies called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM

II. Roll Call – Present; Adam Guthrie, Karla Irish, Kenny Nies, Aaron Stagman, Jason Cathman, Cory Moravits. Absent; Kerri Schier.

III. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

IV. Statement of Notice – Board President Kenny Nies approved the posting and called the meeting official.

V. Appearance - There were no public appearances.

VI. Approval of MinutesA) February 6, 2019 Special Board Meeting MinutesB) February 6, 2019 Closed Session MinutesC) February 25, 2019 Regular Board Meeting MinutesD) Approval - Jason Cathman made a motion to approve the minutes. Karla Irish seconded the mo-tion and it passed on a 6-0 voice vote.

VII. ReportsA) Buildings and Grounds Committee Report Kenny Nies, Chair

i. Exterior Site Update – Dave Drone from Top Notch Construction gave a total price of $2,200,000.00 for the exterior site project.ii. Maintenance Director’s Report – Main-tenance Director Jim Wunnicke discussed current maintenance issues. He also reported that they had eliminated a water heater in kitchen.

B) Finance – Tracy Stagmani. Financial statements, receipts, and expen-ditures – Business Manager Tracy Stagman presented the financial statements, receipts, and expenditures for February, 2019. Cory Moravits made a motion to approve the financial statement pending the audit of 2017/18 for revenues of $1,495,757.65 and

expenditures of $1,236,807.62. Aaron Stag-man seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 roll call vote.

C) Staff and Employee Relations Committee Karla Irish, Chair

i. RETIREMENT DISCUSSION – The Committee brought forth a recommendation to permanently approve a retirement pack-age of $6000.00 a year for three years. This would be offered every three years to eligible teachers. Karla Irish made a motion to ap-prove the recommendation. Jason Cathman seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 roll call vote.

D) Policy/Curriculum Committee – Kerri Schier, Chair

i. 470 STUDENT FEES AND FINES (discussion) - 2nd readingii. 841 CROWDFUNDING (discussion) - 2nd readingiii. 363.23 CHROME BOOK PROTECTION PLAN AGREEMENT (new) - 1st readingiv. EMERGENCY NURSING SERVICES POLICIES (discussion)v. APPROVAL - Jason Cathman made a motion to approve the 2nd reading of the 841 crowdfunding policy. Karla Irish sec-onded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 voice vote.

VIII. Old BusinessA) March Insurance Premium Holiday Re-quests

i. ART DEPARTMENT -Troy Dilley – Slab Roller table, 10 Chrome books - $5,157.59ii. RIVER RIDGE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT – Tina Dilley – Travel, hotel, and food expenses for herself and Jake Cathman to the 2019 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship in Orlando, Florida. - $1,854.00

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iii. RIVER RIDGE STAFF WELLNESS COMMITTEE - Requested $5,000.00 to offer students free breakfast one week each month in 2019-20 and to create a staff well-ness fund to kick start more staff wellness campaigns.iv. APPROVAL - Karla Irish made a motion to approve all three requests. Aaron Stagman seconded the motion and it passed on a 5-0 roll call vote. Jason Cathman abstained from voting.

IX. New BusinessA) External Site Plan Funding

i. APPROVAL - Aaron Stagman made a motion to approve Vincent Excavating for excavation work included in the external site project. Karla Irish seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 roll call vote.ii. APPROVAL - Cory Moravits made a mo-tion to borrow $1,000.000.00 with the board’s borrowing authority and borrow $700,000.00 through the petition process. Aaron Stag-man seconded the motion and it passed on a 4-2 roll call vote. Yes- Cory Moravits, Aaron Stagman, Kenny Nies, Jason Cathman. No- Adam Guthrie, Karla Irish.

B) 1:1 Platform for Chromebooks – Jason Cathman made a motion to approve the recom-mendation to go to 1:1 platform for Chrome-books. Karla Irish seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 voice vote.

C) Early College Credit Program and Start College Now Applications – Karla Irish made a motion to approve the applications. Cory Moravits seconded the motion and it passed on a voice vote.

D) Agency Agreement for In-School Counseling – Jason Cathman made a motion to approve the agreement. Adam Guthrie seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 voice vote.

X. Convene into Closed Session Pursuant to Wiscon-sin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, pro-motion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Jason Cathman made a motion to convene into closed session. Adam Guthrie seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 roll call vote. Closed session began at 8:17 PM

A) Administrative Contracts

XI. Reconvene in open session. Jason Cathman made a motion to reconvene in open session. Cory Moravits seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 voice vote. The meeting was back in open session at 9:38 PM

A) Upcoming Meeting Schedulei. POLICY AND CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING – April 3, 2019 at 5:15 PMii. STAFF AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING – April 3, 2019 at 6:00 PMiii. REGULAR BOARD MEETING – April 17, 2019 at 5:30 PM

XIII. Adjourn – Cory Moravits made a motion to ad-journ. Karla Irish seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:47 PM

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APPROVED MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF THE RIVER RIDGE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE RIVER RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, GRANT COUNTY WISCONSIN:MARCH 25, 2019 AT 5:30 PM

I. Call to Order – Board President Kenny Nies called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM

II. Roll Call – Present; Kenny Nies, Karla Irish, Aaron Stagman, Adam Guthrie, Jason Cathman, Cory Moravits. Absent: Kerri Schier.

III. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

IV. Statement of Notice – Board President Kenny Nies ap-proved the posting and called the meeting official.

V. Appearances – Nick Kovacs asked questions about the external site project and if it would have any effects on classes or AP courses offered.

VI. Resolution Authorizing an Application to the Board of Commissioners of Public Land for a State Trust Fund Loan in the amount of $700,000.00, and levying a tax in connec-tion therewith. Cory Moravits made a motion to approve the resolution. Jason Cathman seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 roll call vote.

VII. Resolution Authorizing an Application to the board

of Commissioners of Public Lands for a State Trust Fund Loan in the amount of $1,000,000.00, and levying a tax in connection therewith. Adam Guthrie made a motion to ap-prove the resolution. Aaron Stagman seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 roll call vote.

VIII. Approval of Municipal Advisory Agreement with Wisconsin Public Finance Professionals, LLC. Karla Irish made a motion to approve the agreement. Jason Cathman seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 roll call vote.

IX. Board Consideration of Internal Superintendent Ap-plications – Clay Koenig was the only internal applicant. Adam Guthrie made a motion to approve Clay Koenig as Superintendent. Jason Cathman seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 roll call vote.

X. Next Meeting Date/Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 5:30 PM

XI. Adjourn – Jason Cathman made a motion to adjourn. Karla Irish seconded the motion and it passed on a voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 PM

APPROVED MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF THE RIVER RIDGE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE RIVER RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT, GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN: MARCH 20, 2019 AT 5:30 PM

I. Call to Order – Board President Kenny Nies called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM

II. Roll Call – Present; Jason Cathman, Karla Irish, Aaron Stagman, Adam Guthrie, Kenny Nies, Cory Moravits. Ab-sent; Kerri Schier.

III. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

IV. Statement of Notice – Board President Kenny Nies ap-proved the posting and called the meeting official.

V. Appearance - There were no public appearances.

VI. Funding Exterior Site Plan- Cory Moravits made a motion to rescind the exterior plan funding options motion from the March 13th meeting. Aaron Stagman seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 voice vote. Cory Moravits

made a motion to borrow $700,000.00 from the boards bor-rowing authority and to borrow $1,000,000.00 through the petition process. Jason Cathman seconded the motion and it passed on a 6-0 roll call vote.

VII. Staff and Public Input: Administrative Structure/Re-structuring – Karla Irish made a motion to add an Elemen-tary Principal or Dean of Students. Jason Cathman second-ed the motion and it passed on a 6-0 roll call vote.

VIII. Next Meeting Date/Time – April 17, 2019 at 5:30 PM

IX. Adjourn – Adam Guthrie made a motion to adjourn. Jason Cathman seconded the motion and it passed on a voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM

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Kenneth Nies - President ....................... 988-4536Cory Moravits -Secretary ....................... 988-4531Jason Cathman - Treasurer ..................... 994-3263Adam Guthrie- Member ......................... 778-7080Karla Irish - Member ............................. 996-2112 Kirk Hamann - Member ......................... 778-0700Aaron Stagman - Member ...................... 994-2114

AdministrationDr. Jeff Athey - District Administrator ................994-2715 Ext. 100Dr. Jeff Athey - Elementary Principal ..................994-2715 Ext. 100Clay Koenig - Middle/High School Principal .....994-2715 Ext. 103Tracy Stagman - Business Manager .....................994-2715 Ext. 104Amy Mezera - IEP Coordinator ..........................994-2715 Ext. 302

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Wade Winkers - Athletic Director ........................994-2715 Ext. 114 Technology Coordinator ......................................994-2715 Ext. 130