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Green Bay Area Public School District
March 17, 2022
Photo Caption: Recent photos from the District. From left to right - Aldo Leopold, Sullivan Elementary, West
High & Chappell Elementary.
Golden Apple Award Winners
Please join us in congratulating Minerva Salas Escamilla from Nicolet Elementary School and Mark Bonetti
from Preble High School for being named Golden Apple Award winners for 2022! The Greater Green Bay
Chamber's Golden Apple Awards recognizes these educators for their high standards of professionalism,
leadership and innovation in teaching. Thanks for all you do for our students and families! You are exceptional.
What's Your Vision for Green Bay Area Public Schools? Community members and parents/guardians are encouraged to complete a short survey to share their vision for Green Bay Area Public Schools, as part of the District’s Facilities Master Plan process. Survey closes March 23, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Please visit gbaps.org/FMP to take the survey and learn more. Week in Pictures
Each week the District shares a "This Week in Pictures" video on social media. Here is the most recent video
featuring: Aldo, Baird, Beaumont, Chappell, Danz, Elmore, Howe, Kennedy, Lombardi, Preble, Southwest and
Washington.
Superintendent's Corner
As Spring draws near, it is a busy time for Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS). We have been collecting
feedback from the community regarding the use of ESSER III funding, and seeking input to assist ATSR
Planners, Architects and Engineers in developing a 10-year facilities master plan. In addition, during the next few
months the District begins its planning for the 2022-23 school year.
As we embark on the process of developing the budget for 2022-23, it is important to understand that there are
several factors creating additional complexities for next school year.
ESSER funding (otherwise known as CARES funds or COVID-19 stimulus funds) is one time funding,
which must be spent by September 30, 2024. The $73 million of ESSER funding amounts to approximately
$1,000 per student for each of the four years that ESSER funding is available. As one-time funding, it is
important that the funds are not spent in ways that create legacy costs. The District maintains a COVID-19
Expenditures Dashboard to provide the public information regarding how the ESSER funds are being
spent.
The 2021-23 state budget provided no additional per pupil funding or increase in the revenue limits for
public education for two years. Since 1993, there have been few exceptions when school districts did not
receive a per pupil increase. The purpose of the per pupil increase was in part to address inflation, since
the revenue caps limit the amount a school district can collect in taxes. In addition, the Legislature had
been allowing low spending school districts to slowly increase their revenue limit in order to close the gap
between them and the state average revenue limit. For the next two years, that gap will continue to exist.
Please see the graphic created by the Wisconsin Association for Equity in Funding, which depicts the
differences in revenue limits between school districts. GBAPS falls in the lowest category, which is red.
GBAPS is also impacted by inflation, whether it is the cost of consumable items (toilet paper, fuel, utilities,
construction materials, etc.), or for services received from vendors.
The following chart illustrates the gap in funds between the District’s actual revenue and what the District would
have received with an inflationary increase. The actual revenue amount in 2021-22 and 2022-23 reflects declining
enrollment.
As we plan for the 2022-23 school year and beyond, it is important that parents/guardians and community
members continue to engage with the Board of Education and District administration regarding the future we
envision for Green Bay Area Public Schools. It will also be critical that we engage with our elected officials on how
we can work together to ensure that our school district can provide the opportunities for students that our
community values.
Stephen Murley
Superintendent of Schools and Learning
Open Enrollment & Intra-District Transfer
Open enrollment allows students who live outside District boundaries to attend a Green Bay Area Public School
District school. The application window is open until April 29, 2022. Save your spot and get your child enrolled for
the 2022-23 school year today! Learn more on the District website.
Intra-District transfer provides the opportunity for students to attend a District school outside of their attendance
area boundary. If you would like your Green Bay Area Public School District student to be considered for transfer
for the 2022-23 school year, the additional window is open until April 29, 2022. Learn more about Intra-District
transfer on the District website.
If you are interested in intra-district transfer for one of the specialty schools below, please visit the school
websites for more information about their application process:
Aldo Leopold Community School
GBAPS Online School (4K-5)
John Dewey Academy of Learning
Leonardo da Vinci School for Gifted Learners
N.E.W. School of Innovation
Summer School 2022
Summer School is a learning opportunity for students to engage in both academic and enrichment opportunities. Summer school registration will begin on March 28, 2022 and end on April 11, 2022. GBAPS Summer School is open to all children who live in the Green Bay attendance area (do not have to be enrolled in a GBAPS school). Learn more. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Session 1: June 20 - July 15, 2022 (week of July 4th off) Session 2: July 18 - August 5, 2022 MIDDLE SCHOOL Session 1: June 20 - July 15, 2022 (week of July 4th off) Session 2: July 18 - August 5, 2022 HIGH SCHOOL Session 1: June 20 - July 22, 2022 (week of July 4th off) Session 2: July 25 - August 19, 2022 Calendar Update On March 14, the Board of Education approved making modifications to the 2021-22 calendar, which resulted in the April 1 and May 20 Early Release Days becoming No School/Recess Days. The calendar change is an acknowledgement of the challenges created by the pandemic for students and staff. Mental health during the pandemic has been a concern brought forward by many of our students, families, and staff during these past two years. With the relatively mild winter, the District has not had to use its two snow days this year. This provides an opportunity for the Board to grant some additional time off for students, and to offer staff dedicated time to develop high quality instruction and add flexibility to their work day. Similar to other No School/Recess Days, there will be no Food Service meal distribution on those days. Scheduled co-curricular activities will proceed as normal. Due to this change, should the District have an inclement weather day, May 6th will be the make-up day. If we have no inclement weather days, May 6th will continue to be a scheduled Recess Day.
Career Planning Field Trips for Students in Grades 10-12
Students interested in learning more about the careers, majors and programs available to them after high school
are invited to register for field trips hosted by Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and UW - Green Bay.
Participating in one or more of the Academic & Career Planning (ACP) field trips is a great way for students to
learn more about the career paths they are interested in. Field trips are planned in the areas of:
Engineering (in-person) - Civil engineering, solar, wind, energy, automation engineering, electrical
engineering, mechanical design, and prototype
Registration Deadline is March 25, 2022
Education (in-person) - Teachers and/or work in the education field
Registration Deadline is April 8, 2022
Hospitality & Tourism/Culinary (virtual) - Culinary, hotel management, hospitality management, and
restaurant management
Registration Deadline is April 15, 2022
For more information and to register, visit gbaps.org/ACP.
Head Start & 4K Enrollment for 2022-23
Will your child be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2022? If so, it's time to enroll in Head Start or 4K for the 2022-23 school
year! By enrolling early you will increase the likelihood of your child being placed in your preferred location. Learn
more.
In addition, the District is now offering 4K at Nicolet Elementary and Fort Howard Elementary starting in the 2022-
23 school year. Learn more about the 4K program at Nicolet and Fort Howard.
PTO Network Event
Are you a member of a school PTO/Parent Network or a parent who would like to start a PTO/Parent Network at your school? Join us for a networking opportunity with the GB District PTO on Tuesday, April 5 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the District Office Building, 200 S. Broadway Street. Please RSVP to communications@gbaps.org. Energy Efficiency Efforts The Green Bay Area Public School District has been working for more than a decade to become more energy efficient. These efforts have included replacing older heating and cooling systems, upgrading windows, switching to LED lighting, and programming of lighting, heating and cooling to minimize energy usage when schools are not in use. Reducing energy costs allows for additional resources to support students.
Now Hiring at GBAPS
Evening Shift Custodians (District-Wide)
GBAPS is hiring custodians for the evening shift. Salary is $17.15/hour. This is a full-time position for 40
hours per week. Monday through Friday from 3:15 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. High school diploma or equivalent
required. Apply here.
Summer Maintenance Workers
The District Facilities Department is seeking applicants for summer maintenance work. These are
temporary positions during the summer for students currently enrolled at a post secondary school. Duties
include cleaning, moving/delivering, maintaining school grounds, etc. The positions will be 40 hours/week
and start at $12/hr. Employment will start on or about 5/16/2022 and will run until approximately 8/26/2022.
Graduates from the Green Bay Area Public Schools will be given preference if their application is
received before April 1, 2021. Please contact the Facilities office at (920) 448-2180 or
facilities@gbaps.org to receive an application.
Spring Break
Spring Break is March 21 - 25, 2022. Please enjoy a safe and relaxing break! Classes will resume on Monday,
March 28.
Credits, Credentials & Careers with GBAPS Did you know GBAPS offers students 100+ college credit opportunities, and 35 career and technical education courses? Learn more about Career & Technical Education in GBAPS by watching the video below.
Celebrating Our Values: Engagement, Equity, Excellence Excellence: The Southwest Troyettes returned home victorious after competing in the Contest of Champions in Orlando, Florida on March 6, 2022! The Troyettes are National Champions in kick (for medium sized schools), received the award for best choreography for kick, and placed 4th in pom. The Troyettes are coached by Shawna Landes, who has coached the team for more than 30 years. While the dance team was sidelined from competition during the 2020-21 school year, their theme of “We’re Back,” inspired their competitive spirit.
Engagement: In August of 2021, the Green Bay Area Public School District embarked on a new program thanks to a grant from the Department of Workforce Development. This program allows District employees currently in a monitor or noon supervisor role to advance their career in the education field through the attainment of a Foundations of Teaching Associate Degree. Thanks to grant funding, this opportunity is being provided at no cost to the 15 employees in the program. Learn more about this program and its participants on the District website. Equity: This school year, the District will hold several Achievement Summits. In partnership with UW- Green Bay, the summits focus on 6th grade students of diverse backgrounds, including Somali, African American, Latino/Latina, Asian American/Pacific Islander and First Nations. Recently, our 6th grade Latino students had the opportunity to participate in workshops and tour the campus during their summit. Big thanks to JBS Beef - Green Bay, WI for donating funds to purchase shirts for students and staff with flags that represent where our students are from.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
WI FACETS Family Engagement Newsletter
March 2022
This newsletter's focus is to have a resource for families, schools, and agencies to provide timely and relevant
information on special education-related topics, at-home learning strategies, online resources, recent research,
and statewide events. Read the March newsletter here.
TransParent Support Group of Northeast WI
3rd Thursday of each month, 2022
This local support group is for parents & caregivers of transgender, non-binary, inter-sex and gender expansive
youth to inform, educate and support families. It is operated through the Pride Center of Northeast Wisconsin.
Participants can expect a very welcoming and affirming atmosphere. Questions are welcomed and anticipated.
Resources are plentiful. Confidentiality will be respected, expected and protected. Wherever you and your family
are on your journey will be honored. For more information, please email Mindy at
TransParentofNEW@gmail.com. Facebook TransParent Support Group link.
Virtual Training for Families with Disabilities or Special Healthcare Needs
March 24, 2022
This free training will take place on March 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will explain
resources and services for children with disabilities and special health needs from birth through young
adulthood. Learn about health insurance and how to best use your benefits. Learn more and register here.
It is the policy of the Green Bay Area Public School District to be a nondiscriminatory on the basis of sex; race; religion;
national origin; ancestry; creed; pregnancy; marital or parental status; sexual orientation; or physical, mental emotional or
learning disability in their education programs and activities and also employment practices. Direct inquiries to Equity
Office, Green Bay Area Public Schools, PO Box 23387, Green Bay, WI 54304, 920-272-7611.
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