Internal e-Newsletter for Dodgeville School District's Staff | |
Mark Your Calendar
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August 16th & 17th: New Staff Orientation
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August 22nd, 23rd & 24th: All Staff Pre-Service
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September 4th: Labor Day
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September 5th: First Day of School
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School Board Meeting
Our regular monthly School Board Meetings take place on the 3rd Monday of the month beginning at 6:30 pm.
Monthly School Board Meeting:
Monday, July 17th at 6:30 pm
in DHS D4 & Zoom
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Compensation Update
I have been working on the salary schedule audit for professional staff. My hope is to have the audit complete by mid-July. Once the audit is finished and the board has determined salary increases for all district staff, I will meet individually with professional staff whose placement on the schedule has been impacted by the audit.
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Whole Child - Whole Dodgeville Update | |
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As summer months begin, the PD Mondays for next school year are being edited and reviewed by the administration. For example, the positive feedback from the May 8 PD day on vertical articulation, has led the administrative team to review where we can align CIPB time between schools to provide more frequent opportunities for staff to collaborate within a particular subject. We will also be editing and assembling the guide for next school year. Kira has been at work on the design end and is working closely with Jacque and I in developing a final draft by the end of July.
We are excited to be sending the Guiding Coalition teams from each building to the PLC Conference in Madison next week. Leading researchers and speakers in the field of education will be presenting. It was a stroke of good luck to have the conference in our “backyard” this year.
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ETF Upcoming Webinars
Beneficiary Designations – What Happens to My Account When I Die?
Death is never easy to talk about, but it’s important to know where your money is going. Learn what happens to your WRS account when you pass away, why it's important to designate a beneficiary and the importance of keeping your account up to date.
- Wed, Jul 12, 2023, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
- Thu, Jul 27, 2023 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3973693727826657879
Overview of the Wisconsin Retirement System
Are you new to the Wisconsin Retirement System? We’ll let you know what to expect.
- Wed, Jul 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Tue, Jul 25, 2023 11:00 am - 11:30 am
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3434988005797919832
Not finding what you are looking for?
Click on the links to view their full Webinar Catalog or list of on-demand Videos.
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Recorded Webinar
The Department of Employee Trust Funds has made available a recording of its popular webinar, “Your Steppingstones to Retirement,” featuring representatives from ETF, the Social Security Administration, and the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program. We have divided the original three-hour program into three separate videos. Watch each video now at your leisure and in any order.
Learn how your Social Security, Wisconsin Retirement System pension, and WDC savings account bring you closer to a secure financial retirement.
Topics covered include:
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Wisconsin Retirement System: eligibility and benefits; Core and Variable Trust Funds; annuity options; beneficiaries; and working in retirement.
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Social Security: eligibility for retirement benefits; how early retirement affects your benefits; qualifying for survivors and spouse benefits; and when to file for Medicare.
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WDC Program: WDC basics including contribution limits; investment options; pre-tax vs. Roth contributions; rollovers; and retirement readiness reviews.
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Focus on Wellness
July’s focus is on well-child visits, adolescent and teen annual preventive health visits, and sports physicals. It’s a great time to review your child and/or teen’s medical records to ensure they are up to date on things from check-ups to vaccinations—it’s one of the best things you can do to keep your child and community safe, healthy and protected against serious diseases. Your summer schedule probably gets busy, so check now to make sure your child’s healthcare is on-track and they’re ready for the next school year.
Click the links below to view Dean Health Plan's health and wellness materials. This month they are featuring adolescent and teen preventive care, meal prepping tips, and healthy recipes just in time for summer!
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How to Find Care...Fast!
As a member of Dean Health Plan you have provider choice and many convenient ways to find in-network care, whether that is with SSM Health or any other in-network provider. Click here to view the levels of care you can access and the best ways to schedule an appointment or seek care.
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Health Coverage Everywhere You Travel
Traveling this summer? Dean Health Plan members are covered for urgent and emergency care worldwide. Regardless of where you travel, you don’t need to take health care coverage worries with you on vacation. Click here to learn more about Dean Health Plan's Travel Coverage.
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Sign up for M3's upcoming Financially Fitness Webinar Series!
Student of the Market
July 20th from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Click here to watch M3 Financial webinar recording of King Lear and the Lessons of Wealth Transfer, in which the experts break down the most important topics to be aware of during wealth transfer. They share successful and unsuccessful wealth transfer stories to help shape the importance of appointing the right agents, trustees, and executors.
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Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to all our staff members with summer birthdays!
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June:
June 1 Josh Busch
June 2 Justinn Jenkins
June 4 Jordan Bauder
June 7 Abbey Pepper
June 7 Samantha Arnston
June 8 Sandra Fenoglia
June 10 Ben Dorscheid
June 10 Grant Schulz
June 12 Matthew Butteris
June 17 Kathryn Heimerl
June 18 Jason Holzemer
June 20 Kim Schroeder
June 22 Brian Kulcinski
June 23 Patrick Pittz
June 27 Cheryl Kidd
June 30 Ryan Miles
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July:
July 1 Brooke Maahs
July 8 Jillian Philipps
July 10 Kira Runde
July 11 Logan Thole
July 12 Jennifer Day-Nelson
July 12 Justine Ley
July 15 Katherine Bender
July 15 Ainsley Anderson
July 18 Savannah Bettin
July 22 Elizabeth Heimerl
July 25 Erinn Brogley
July 31 Tyler Vargo
July 31 Abigail Rosenkrans
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August:
August 5 Mary Jo Benish
August 7 Sarah Fockler
August 12 Wendy Sersch
August 14 Barbara Mellum
August 16 Kylie Moneypenny
August 18 Ellie Wainwright
August 20 Kelli Rowen
August 21 Steven Tyler
August 23 Gina Weier
August 24 Aprile Schreck
August 31 Danielle Hoffmaster
August 31 Amber Husom
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Congratulations Retirees!
Congratulations to our 2023 Retirees,
Gina Weier, Brian Kulcinski, Mark Ramthun, and Roy March!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Gina Weier, who is retiring after an impressive 35 years of teaching math at Dodgeville High School!
Throughout her tenure at Dodgeville School District, Mrs. Weier has made a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues. When asked about her favorite memory from her time at DHS, she fondly shared, "There are many great things about working at DHS. I have had the opportunity to work with some excellent colleagues and teach students with a variety of math skills. I have grown both professionally and personally through my experiences at DHS. I will genuinely miss the 'aha' moments from students in math class."
As she embarks on the next chapter of her life, Mrs. Weier intends to continue working, have fun, and most importantly, spend more time with her family and friends.
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Congratulations to Mr. Brian Kulcinski, who is retiring after 28 years of teaching at the Dodgeville High School. During that time, he has served as the High School Librarian, Coach, and Social Studies Teacher.
When asked what he’ll miss the most, Mr. Kulcinski responded: “What I'll miss most about working at DHS are the amazing students and co-workers I am able to interact with. We've got really good people here and that will be something I will be sad to leave.”
In the next chapter of his life, Mr. Kulcinski is hoping to find volunteer opportunities to stay connected to the community, do some reading and research about the area and its history, and travel to new places and revisit the places he loves. His wife, DHS Math Teacher Mrs. Kulcinski is looking forward to having dinner ready every night when she gets home.
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Congratulations to Mr. Mark Ramthun, who has dedicated 24 years of his life to Dodgeville High School. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Ramthun cherished the relationships he built with students and staff, “My favorite thing about working at Dodgeville is how friendly the students and staff have been. The entire Dodgeville community has been great to my family and I. I will miss the day to day interactions with the kids and staff.”
As he embarks on this new chapter, Mr. Ramthun has exciting plans ahead. This summer, he will be exploring Europe alongside the Wisconsin Ambassadors of Music. Following his adventures, he will take on a part-time role as the route runner for Blue Note Music in Platteville and will lend his support to the concession stand at American Players Theater. He is also looking forward to having more time to play in various music groups around the area as he still loves to play the trombone whenever possible.
While he may consider substitute teaching in the future, Mr. Ramthun will initially embrace the freedom retirement offers.
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Congratulations to Mr. Roy March on a well-deserved retirement after 16 dedicated years in our district. Roy started in 2007 as a Custodian at Ridgeway Elementary School, and he has since worked in every one of our buildings!
When asked about his favorite thing from his time at DSD, Roy replied: "My favorite thing about working in the Dodgeville School District and what I’ll miss the most are the people I get to work with."
In retirement, Roy humorously declared that he is looking forward to doing "nothing!" However, we know he will stay busy working on his family farm, doing more fishing, and spending time with his grandson, as well as eagerly anticipating the arrival of another grandchild in August.
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This year, eight members of our Dodgeville School District staff had children in the DHS Class of 2023! To celebrate this milestone in their lives, we highlighted our staff members and their children in a countdown to graduation.
Click the links below to read more about their journey in the Dodgeville School District:
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Staff Celebrations
Congratulations to Caitlin Mumm (DHS Special Education Teacher) who recently graduated with a Masters in Special Education and to Kylie Moneypenny (Reading Interventionist) who earned a Masters in Reading - Reading Specialist degree!
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Share Your Good News
We want to celebrate YOU!
If you have good news you'd like to share, please
send it to Kira Runde at [email protected]
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