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Assistant superintendent (or district staff presenting) reported district disciplinary removals (in-school and out-of-school suspensions) made up about 4% of total student absences and that removal days have trended down in recent years. The report also showed 17,57 days removed in the current reporting period (presented as days of removal rather than distinct students).

Trustee concerns: Several trustees, including Barb Herzog, asked for more than awareness training and cited persistent disproportionate removal rates for Black and multi-racial students, who the board heard were removed at roughly three times the rate of white students. Trustees pressed district staff for a systemic review, stronger bias and perception training for staff, outreach to families, and better preemptive strategies to reduce exclusionary discipline.

District response: Staff said the district is working on multiple approaches — student engagement, PBIS, conscious discipline, behavior interventionists and individual behavior support plans — and that they are improving incident reporting and leading indicators. Staff also said the district is automating certain attendance notifications and adding attendance codes for medically excused absences to better target letters and interventions.

Next steps: Trustees asked for continued tracking of disciplinary removals, a deeper analysis of root causes by subgroup, and additional strategies that include parent outreach. The board requested linking disciplinary data with academic outcomes to better understand impacts on attendance and achievement.

Ending: Trustees framed the issue as central to closing achievement gaps and urged the district to accelerate measurable actions to reduce disproportionate removals and the downstream effects on attendance and learning.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oshkosh Area Board of Education 4/23/25","oneSentenceSummary","District attendance remains near state average, but board members pressed staff on disciplinary removals and racial disparities after reports showed removals comprise about 4% of total absences and disproportionately affect Black and multiracial students.","taxTitle","Oshkosh Area School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",54442,"location","Wisconsin","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6579053,"District workers' compensation 'mod rate' rises to 1.3; officials plan insurer and broker review",207,3133000,3340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3105022-63717261c2793403a501f84adf00c460&start=3133&end=3340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3105022-63717261c2793403a501f84adf00c460/thumbnail_3133000.jpg","/articles/6579053/Wisconsin/District-workers-compensation-mod-rate-rises-to-13-officials-plan-insurer-and-broker-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579053-f53f4c3c50aef17dd55ebf72be6fe074/orig.mp4?Expires=1771034340&Signature=kc31ITYGC5bpzJLOzMjyXkfeU6H3e55mKGs3LY8fyPZR5p0J2W-FlrYJYydwwPfurD~HGNXB3jp4rI1vAlK9fQdU4ttAsP5z386ICU0cU8BGwSuq5giZyocTM6HojLEDWkZygP2PZcyK1eGI4I9qXmln6uC5oa~hXhMQwsPai9mPqtP6fFW2kh~K6CVXSTgxdc1MCX8HvBtJtwkGV5S1HfDs3pvibdkm~CMg94dOhOxQFu6fziPpg059PsmgXhv8-Gy-6cOgPPLIVbk6iYw89PTk9OvjLbzaK-4tTnHmG2zUj5wxZAGOqB71u2MZmzvOKjO-wVBMoZdZot5BMmrEPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District officials told the board April 23 that the district’s workers’ compensation mod rate had risen to 1.3, driven largely by a small number of high-cost claims tied to slips, falls and physical-activity injuries.

Conrad Peters, who presented the quarterly workers' compensation update, said the rate increase reflects a three-year rolling calculation that includes high-cost claims from 2022–24. He said the district will review its current insurance broker and workers’ compensation carrier and is preparing a 90-day and one-year plan aimed at lowering the mod rate to below 1.0 within three years.

Why it matters: A higher mod rate increases the district’s insurance costs and signals higher-than-average claim expense relative to peers; trustees said staff and student safety and prevention remain priorities.

Analysis and next steps: Peters said the district identified the high-cost claims as primarily slips and falls rather than incidents tied solely to student-staff behavioral incidents. The district plans to engage a new broker and propose a new workers’ comp carrier to achieve rapid change, develop a 90-day action plan, and present a 1-year plan to the Facilities and Finance Committee.

Trustee response: Board members including Barb Herzog urged more rapid action and said three years to reduce the mod rate was too long; trustees requested additional, more timely incident-level data and leading indicators to detect emerging risks. Peters said the district already reports near-miss and incident data and will pursue better reporting and targeted expert assistance.

Ending: The board asked for the Facilities and Finance Committee to review the plan and for staff to return with a timeline and measurable steps to reduce staff injury risk and insurance costs.","The Oshkosh Area School District reported an increase in its workers' compensation modification rate to 1.3 at the April 23 board meeting and announced plans to change insurance brokers and carriers and to pursue a 90-day and one-year plan to reduce the rate.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6579058,"Students, families urge board to preserve Excel program at Oshkosh West as district weighs changes",4784,5932000,10716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3105022-63717261c2793403a501f84adf00c460&start=5932&end=10716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3105022-63717261c2793403a501f84adf00c460/thumbnail_5932000.jpg","/articles/6579058/Wisconsin/Students-families-urge-board-to-preserve-Excel-program-at-Oshkosh-West-as-district-weighs-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579058-e9365a76bd9bcccb4ffbbcea35fac5d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771034340&Signature=koEGbzDUqKfr-JfW8NpPDk6c8k8D8-jyf6juDBhRJoEBgHX1bA5s1Gb-XDLGc8A1eEdLXM71NRGnQFyWdJ8qcsiFEFACAUmaV4~UU0rynzYQGxi0xSqv8dzih9tJWJg0HLvT6XcysbQ4jnfGbdZEcMKJp6Pnqh0aRfZ0lC-xHoIbN93ZfAp0Ut33kPUYKhpc4FrSdtyGiFXAvwPveor74HPeT0VKNMndAk-hvVhzolP89e5v7HsVgdqq6yYq1Wk0qFJeUdIJkPI2B63Lu9a-xkqEtcGSyN~iUSxi6JZKlpHttCjiGZDru6tPqr4u~dhzum-4gvY9mJUsTN-qQkjz9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of students, alumni and community members told the Oshkosh Area School District board on April 23 that the Excel program at Oshkosh West High School is vital to students who “learn differently” and urged the district to preserve it.

Several current Excel students described Excel as a “family” and credited teachers with improving attendance, grades and social-emotional skills. Sophomore Addison (last name withheld on request) told trustees she feared a proposed change from a co-taught model with four teachers to a single case-manager model would “dismantle” the program and drive some students to stop attending school.

Why it matters: Excel serves students who require a different instructional approach than traditional honors-oriented tracks. Students and parents said removing staff and co-teaching would reduce individualized instruction, project-based learning and close teacher-student relationships that help struggling students remain engaged.

Public testimony: Students who spoke — including Addison, Amaya Thomas and Shannon Dreiser — described specific academic and social gains. Shannon said Excel helped her recover from traumatic family circumstances and catch up academically. Mike Krieger, a community supporter, and other public speakers pressed the board to keep Excel intact.

District response and next steps: Board members asked for the topic to go to the Education Committee for follow-up; trustees noted schedule and staffing constraints and said they needed more detail about the proposed change, including rationale and possible alternatives. The board’s president said the request would be routed to the appropriate committee and to policy staff for further examination.

Ending: Students and advocates asked the board to preserve Excel as a distinct program or to offer equivalent supports if the program is restructured. Trustees agreed to investigate and discuss Excel at the education committee level before final decisions are made.","Multiple students and community members told the board April 23 that the Excel co-taught program at Oshkosh West supports students who learn differently and urged the district to reverse plans to reduce staff and restructure the program.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6579062,"Oshkosh board adopts CKLA K–5 literacy curriculum after field tests; teachers report early gains",4372,7082000,11454000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3105022-63717261c2793403a501f84adf00c460&start=7082&end=11454","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3105022-63717261c2793403a501f84adf00c460/thumbnail_7082000.jpg","/articles/6579062/Wisconsin/Oshkosh-board-adopts-CKLA-K5-literacy-curriculum-after-field-tests-teachers-report-early-gains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579062-24ccabda7458f66f34f9dc00b5b33129/orig.mp4?Expires=1771034340&Signature=JXzfQKuAv6ES0q3v3YskSVrALxCJKn2mltofQ4oigogBZkjTZ7t99GvJIFribVE6RZ2MDTASiJQgqiJCKHEXpPIsXjPuSGlebW5OGyCA9zJz49-p~4XdT~9ndASNKfH7HwgPCKL5ugQFSMYss6ea07qjFPaTqiOkYro5CFWrukiaqocLv5r8EI3r~Uks~SzJnz~El~ur2jU~n3GlrKRzkFKE9iIMqHWbWshX-7VD8uzMl5567DoiMoum~vIN-e3cIVBIE2xrHGWjYUTrDWx1Nz8PzL-SI063GrH7Lz5E2TyDISrmjYCGLTGKyKGURu050UuOl4aczDDJJjTL7urYYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oshkosh Area School District Board of Education voted April 23 to adopt Knowledge Core (CKLA) as the district’s K–5 core literacy curriculum following a district field test.

District leaders and teachers described the adoption as a first step in a broader literacy overhaul intended to align instruction with the science of reading. Principal and curriculum staff organized classroom pilots during the school year; teachers from Reed, Lakeside and E. Cook elementary schools gave the board examples of classroom experiences and early assessment gains during the meeting.

Why it matters: The board framed the move as part of a multi-year effort to raise literacy outcomes by adopting a single, systematic curriculum across elementary grades. Supporters said CKLA’s combination of explicit phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and knowledge-building routines tightens instruction and gives teachers a coherent pacing guide.

What teachers said: Cindy Smith, a literacy coach who supported K–2 field testing at Reed Elementary, told the board CKLA “provides explicit instruction in the area of phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and core knowledge,” and described classroom routines that built student independence.

Taylor Thompson, a first-year teacher who piloted CKLA in grade 4, said the curriculum “has given me a clear structured path that supports my teaching and my students’ learning.” Fifth-grade teacher Kim Lawton said midyear I-Ready results for one newcomer showed large relative gains and that high-performing students also advanced under the curriculum.

Board reaction and vote: Trustees asked for evidence and cautioned that districtwide gains must be tracked. Some board members said they want additional progress metrics; others called the early teacher reports and midyear assessment results promising. The board voted to adopt CKLA and to move ahead with staff training and implementation planning.

Next steps: District leaders said they will continue professional development, monitor formative and summative assessments, and roll out CKLA to all K–5 classrooms in the coming school year. The district emphasized that adoption is the start of a multi-year implementation that will require continued teacher support and coaching.

Ending: Supporters framed the vote as a necessary, research-based change to improve long-term literacy outcomes; some trustees urged patience and rigorous monitoring as the program scales.","The board approved a districtwide K–5 adoption of Knowledge Core/CKLA after local field tests. Teachers who piloted the program described stronger routines, higher engagement and early reading gains in I-Ready midyear measures.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6579067,"Oshkosh board approves 4.5% pay package for staff and renegotiates superintendent contract amid public criticism",6832,1973000,8805000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3105022-63717261c2793403a501f84adf00c460&start=1973&end=8805","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3105022-63717261c2793403a501f84adf00c460/thumbnail_1973000.jpg","/articles/6579067/Wisconsin/Oshkosh-board-approves-45-pay-package-for-staff-and-renegotiates-superintendent-contract-amid-public-criticism","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579067-94e3087ebc22612063702d66b3e0196f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771034341&Signature=Q2~EqZS0Zl962RGPUXTWT6JrSqbrLSCC4uNxZiP2quwCoJgF9CyskZoMUC9VCpH53awPYhVq~DB48llgqy4Iv9Mer6SUQtILoIs9C0ERuG0G4MIVx9rp5leGG8gACdKszzVt~B~yJ09~ojeYJyBDszIArUKTrc5ojYmoAw96W544WGTGSJOzd75S5Huo9frElbhEqyHBhaFzrJghLnQQtLQ~~GbtFRJb33XDsPHVnmMu1zvULRMAI1k-F7~fhLuzyrNqNT9BG4lx-4dqv7sQ7jvQCEPsTHkcar-utVcHFJXuJuKZpddrYtYb4xabQFCln4TkvsrgAgu0jpQHFp8dhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oshkosh Area School District Board of Education approved a districtwide compensation package and a revised contract for Superintendent Brian Davis at its April 23 meeting, voting to implement a 4.5% total salary package for teachers (2.9% CPI plus 1.55% for step/lane movement) and to finalize a new multi-year contract for the superintendent.

Board President Beth Wyman announced the negotiated agreement during her report and said the teacher package “showcases the Oshkosh Area School District’s commitment to retaining high quality staff.” The board later voted to adopt the package and to approve the superintendent’s contract.

Why it matters: Board members framed the pay increases as a response to rising cost-of-living pressures and a competitive labor market for administrators and teachers. Supporters said the raises help retain staff during a period when many districts report difficulty filling central-office and school-level leadership posts.

Board action and debate: Board members said the raises were included in the 2024–25 budget planning and that approving them now helps the district present finalized terms to employees before summer hiring and contract cycles. Several trustees urged timely approval so administrators and teachers would have clear expectations before contracts are issued.

The superintendent’s revised contract drew firm public criticism during the meeting’s public forum. Several speakers questioned paying the superintendent more than some comparable districts and linked that decision to concerns about district performance. Carmen Scott, one public commenter, said district academic outcomes lag and criticized an alleged total compensation figure for the superintendent — remarks the district did not confirm as official payroll figures.

Board members split on whether to delay superintendent pay pending a review by an administrative-compensation committee. A motion to postpone failed; the full board then approved the contract. Supporters, including several trustees, said the pool of experienced superintendents is small and that continuity of leadership was important for implementing long-term plans such as the recently passed facilities referendum and curriculum changes.

What the district said next: Superintendent Brian Davis and board leaders said they will proceed with the agreed evaluation process and that future evaluations would be tied to board policy and the district’s key performance indicators (KPIs). Several trustees said they expected formal accountability through the superintendent evaluation process going forward.

Ending: The approvals close a negotiation cycle the board said was intended to keep the district competitive on compensation while continuing oversight of performance. Critics in the public forum asked the board to link future compensation more tightly to academic and equity outcomes.","The Oshkosh Area School District board approved a districtwide compensation package and a new contract for Superintendent Brian Davis on April 23, 2025. The moves drew public criticism over academic results, while board members said competitive pay is necessary to retain leaders.","actionData","errors"]

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