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Middle school teacher and student urge New Holstein district to boost civics exam pass rates
Summary
Middle School Social Studies Instructor Sienna Compton, joined by student Monica Binder, asked the New Holstein School Board to pursue higher passing scores on the civics exam required for graduation and linked debate participation and instructional supports to student performance.
Sienna Compton, a Middle School Social Studies Instructor, presented to the School District of New Holstein Board of Education on March 30, 2026, joined by student Monica Binder, asking the board to take steps to increase passing rates on the civics exam required for graduation.
Compton described current participation in the high school debate program and argued that stronger curricular supports and student engagement could raise civics outcomes. The presentation framed the civics exam as a graduation requirement and linked student involvement in debate and classroom instruction to readiness for the assessment.
Board members heard the presentation during the “Hearing of Individuals” portion of the meeting but did not record a separate motion or formal follow-up directive in the minutes. No specific targets, timelines, or new budget requests appeared in the transcript; the district administrators present did not record a formal response in the published minutes.
The discussion is recorded as part of the meeting minutes; the board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2026, where members could place further action on a future agenda.
