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Green Bay district highlights —Portrait of a Graduate— and student achievements at Jan. 27 board meeting
Summary
Superintendent Vicki framed district programs around the Portrait of a Graduate, highlighted staff and student recognitions across schools and partnerships including Ambassador Academy, Tiny Earth research at West High School and a Program of Promise award for Jackson Elementary.
Superintendent Vicki opened the Jan. 27 Green Bay Area Public School District board meeting by tying recent programs and recognitions to the district—s Portrait of a Graduate initiative, saying the framework will guide instructional and structural decisions.
Vicki said Ambassador Academy reached its mid-year mark with a presentation on instructional technology and noted the district is weaving portrait language into updates on strategic planning, community engagement and equitable instruction. David Johns added that cabinet and high-school leaders are using the portrait to plan a targeted ninth-grade experience at the comprehensive high schools.
The update listed a string of student and staff achievements: West High School—s Academic Decathlon placed third at regionals and multiple students posted individual top finishes; Preble High School—s academic and performing-arts programs have used the renovated auditorium for recent performances; West students participated in the Tiny Earth research partnership with UW—Green Bay; Jackson Elementary received a Program of Promise recognition for reducing behavior referrals; and several teachers were nominated for Golden Apple awards.
Vicki also recognized community partnerships, including Brown County United Way—s support for Howe Community School and student volunteer efforts at Paul—s Pantry. She pointed to district efforts to expand career, technical and community-aligned experiences that match the portrait—s five attributes.
Board president Laura and other members praised recent events, including a Martin Luther King Jr. program facilitated by staff and student leaders. The superintendent concluded that these recognitions and program pilots illustrate—"what it looks like" to bring portrait attributes into classroom and extracurricular practice.
The board did not take action on these updates; they were presented for information and to frame ongoing strategic work.
