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Nicolet Elementary proposed as a formal community school; United Way partnership expands services
Summary
District staff asked the board to recognize Nicolet Elementary as a community school, citing United Way funding, a community room, signage and early successes in family programming (martial arts, art club, family events). A mental‑health provider has been approved for the school.
Amy Fish, Associate Director of Community Partnerships and Grants, described the district’s intent to change the school’s name to Nicolet Elementary Community School to reflect the community‑school strategy and United Way partnership that supports wraparound services. She said Brown County United Way has acted as an anchor partner and recently increased investment to expand the strategy across the district.
Lori/Laurie MacArthur and Megan Crystal described on‑site programming: morning martial arts (about 30 students per session, roughly 60 across sessions), family engagement events, parent cafes, and a planned community room and signage. Staff also said a mental‑health services provider has been approved and scheduling for parent and family supports is underway.
Board members praised the community‑school approach and asked about next steps; one trustee asked whether a resolution would appear on a future consent agenda (staff indicated an approval vote will be brought forward at a subsequent meeting).
Next steps: staff asked the board to consider a resolution at a future meeting to formalize the name change and continue expansion work with community partners.
