Dear HJT1 Families,

Please read the important school reminders and a summary of the Board of Education meeting for this month.

No School Monday

On behalf of the staff and the school board, we wish you all a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend!

Last Day of School:

Friday, June 2

Lincoln & Rossman Elementary: Release at 11:30 AM

Central Middle School: Release at 11:50 AM

Summer Food Assistance

There are many organizations throughout Wisconsin that provide free healthy meals to children throughout the summer. If you need assistance with meals during the summer, please learn more here:

District Administrator Search

The School District of Hartford Jt. 1 is in the process of hiring a full-time District Administrator with an anticipated start of the position on July 1, 2023. The application deadline was May 19 and interviews are expected to begin in early June. To learn more about the search for our next District Administrator, visit our website.

In an effort to provide excellent communication with HJT1 parents/guardians, this Board Brief provides highlights from the recent HJT1 Board of Education meeting. To learn more about the Board and future meetings, please visit our website.

Board of Education Meeting Highlights

May 23, 2023

Support Staff & Teacher of the Year

The Board recognized Vickie Wegner as the Support Staff of the Year and Kelly Erickson as the Teacher of the Year. Congratulations!

Policy First Readings

Policy 0155 - The committee listing has been updated to reflect the current Board committees.

Policy 0167.3 - language was added to include all HJT1 parents such as parents of open enrolled students.

Policy Second Readings

The Board approved updates to the following policies: 0100 Definitions, 2210 Curriculum Development, 2220 Adoption of Courses of Study, 2221Special Observances Days, 2430 District-Sponsored Clubs & Activities, 3215 Use of Tobacco & Nicotine by Professional Staff, 4215 Use of Tobacco & Nicotine by Support Staff, 5200 Attendance, 5330 Administration of Medication/Emergency Care, 5340 Student Accidents / Illness / Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest, 5512 Use of Tobacco & Nicotine by Students, 5517 Student Anti-Harassment, 5771 Search & Seizure, 7434 Use of Tobacco & Nicotine on School Premises, 7440 Facility Security, 7544 Use of Social Media, 8405 Environmental Health & Safety Program, 8420.01 Epidemics & Pandemics, 8450 Control of Casual-Contact Communicable Diseases, 8600 Transportation, 8800 Religious Activities & Observances, 8802 Patriotic Activities & Observances. Policies will be updated online soon.

Employee Engagement Work Group Summary

The District established an Employee Engagement Work Group to identify areas for improvement based on survey results to better attract, engage, and retain high-quality staff to improve student achievement and success. The participants of this group presented the board with their recommendations, priorities, and recommended action steps.

Open Enrollment Applications for 2023-24

The Board took action on open enrollment applications for the next school year.

Contract Services with CESA 2 for 2023-24

Using the reallocated ESSER III funds for each school, the Board approved a CESA 2 contract of services for the following temporary positions:

• English Language Arts interventionist
• At-Risk teacher
• English Learner Specialist

Library Media Program Staffing

The Board approved a program update for staffing. The District will utilize an agreement for ten percent of the Library Media Director position from HUHS and hire a specialist in the District for daily services with students and staff.

Teacher Agreements with Hartford Union High School

The Board approved a shared services agreement with HUHS for the following positions for the 2023-24 school year:

• Spanish teacher
• Technology & Engineering teacher

Police School Liaison Officer Agreement

The Board approved a Police School Liaison Office agreement with the City of Hartford for 2023-27.

No Changes to Food Service Prices & Contracts

The Board approved no changes to the food service prices for the 2023-24 school year. Additionally, the board approved contracts to provide meals to Happy Hollow Learning Center, Peace Lutheran School, and St. Kilian School.

Ad Hoc Committee for Central Athletics Review

The Board approved the creation of an ad hoc Central Athletics review committee which will include Board members (Pridemore & Wilk), a Central staff member, and community and parent representatives.

Designation of Administrative Position Interview Personnel

The Board appointed staff to serve on interview teams for the following administrative positions:

• Curriculum & Instruction Director
• 2023 Summer Academy Principal
• Central Assistant Principal

THE NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING IS TUESDAY, JUNE 27 AT 6 PM.

NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

The School District of Hartford Jt. 1 Board of Education is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity for all students in the District. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student program and activities. Federal laws Title IX, 34 CFR 106.9, Section 504, 34 CFR 104.8, Title II, 28 CFR 35.106; Student Policy 2260, AG 2260D & Form 2260 F2; Staff Policy 1422, 3122, 4122. The Board designates the following individual to serve as the District’s "Compliance Officer" – Alex Kenealy, Director of Pupil Services, School District of Hartford Joint #1, 402 W. Sumner St, Hartford, WI 53027, 262-673-8042, kenealy@hjt1.org. Students, parents and all other members of the School District community are encouraged to promptly report suspected violations of this policy to a teacher or administrator. The complaint procedure will follow Board Policy 2260. 

The Board of the Hartford Jt. 1 School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), in its education programs or activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The Board is committed to maintaining an education and work environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment. The District’s Title IX Coordinator(s) is: Alex Kenealy, Director of Pupil Services, School District of Hartford Joint #1, 402 W. Sumner St, Hartford, WI 53027, 262-673-8042, kenealy@hjt1.org. Any inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator(s), the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The Board has adopted a grievance process that provides for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any action that is prohibited by Title IX and/or its implementing regulations. The grievance process is included in Policy 2266 – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities, which is available at: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/hfj1/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policies. The grievance process specifically addresses how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of Sexual Harassment, and how the District will respond.