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Welcome to Our Annual Report Inside Our Mission Our Students Our Educators Our Parents Our Schools Our Community Our Leaders Our Scorecards Our Arts Our Athle cs Our Budget and more...
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We are proud to present this 2011‐12 Oconomowoc Area School District Annual Report. This report demonstrates our commitment to excellence in academics, the arts, and athle cs. We are proud to share this commitment with our students, staff, families, and the greater Oconomowoc community. Working together, we will ensure a quality educa on for all students, so they can be produc ve ci zens and be ready for college and careers as they graduate. Our commitment to that goal is unwavering.
We must also embrace changes to our learning environments which will help prepare students for the world in which they will live. Today’s classrooms are vastly different from when most of us sat at desks in neat rows. Informa on sharing and communica‐on can now take place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week because of technology. Students
today move through their learning environments to gather informa on and learn with their peers, some mes even peers across the globe. It is really an exci ng me in edu‐ca on as we prepare our students for a world we can only imagine. More importantly, our students will be the cri cal thinkers, problem solvers, responsible decision‐makers, effec ve communicators, and creators of the future. Success for all students is our number one priority and passion.
I encourage you to learn more about what is going on within our District by communi‐ca ng with teachers and administrators, visi ng our District Facebook or Twi er site or checking our website. We know we will con nue to change and grow to meet the needs of our students and we will balance that growth with responsible stewardship of local and state resources. We look forward to working with our community to meet our goals.
We are truly fortunate that our children are the par cipants in a wonderful educa onal system in the United States where every student is granted opportuni es to learn. It is a serious responsibility that we accept every day as we strive to make a difference to‐day and for the future.
Thank you for your interest in the Oconomowoc Area School District.
Patricia E. Neudecker, PhD Superintendent of Schools Immediate Past President, American Associa on of School Administrators
Donald Wiemer President, Board of Educa on
Our Mission...
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Goals Raise Student Achievement ~ Manage Resources ~ Develop Rela onships
The Oconomowoc Area School District, in partnership with the community, demonstrates its commitment to excellence by challenging students with a vision‐ary innova ve curriculum in a posi ve learning environment so that each student develops lifelong learning skills, values and knowledge to become a self‐reliant, posi ve contributor to our community, democra c society, and the world.
The District will con nue to focus on student achievement and success, to manage our resources responsibly and to develop healthy rela onships with one another. The three areas may sound simple on the surface but our success is dependent on collec ve effort and dedica on.
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Students (N=5,081) Female: 49% Male: 51% White: 92% Hispanic: 4% Asian: 1% Black: 1% Economically Disadvantaged: 19% With Disabili es: 14% English Language Learners: 1% School A endance: 95.2% High School Comple on: 96.5% Enrolled in College: 72% Staff (FTE=495.5) Administra on: 17.1 Aides/Support: 135.5 Licensed Staff: 342.9 WI Teaching License: 100% Master’s Degree: 56% Facili es 5 Elementary Schools 2 Intermediate Schools 1 High School Oconomowoc Arts Center OHS Field House Physical Development Center
Our Students...
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Our Educators...
OASD
The teachers and staff of Oconomowoc Area School District are dedicated, crea ve and mo ‐vated by excellence. They are eager to take ad‐vantage of professional development to maximize their impact; they are willing to engage students by connec ng “real world” with classroom, lever‐aging emerging technology for instruc onal gain.
Oconomowoc teachers and staff are the driving force behind the success of our students.
Nature Hill Teacher Receives Kohl Fellowship
Nature Hill teacher, Michael Krill, recently received a Herb Kohl Educa on‐al Founda on Fellowship. Krill will receive a $1,000 award; Nature Hill will also received $1,000. Mr. Krill has been a teacher in the Oconomowoc Area School District since 2004.
Each year, the founda on awards 100 Wisconsin teachers for their superi‐or ability to inspire a love of learning in their students, to mo vate others, and for their leadership and service within and outside the classroom.
The winner of the You Be The Chemist State Challenge was from Oconomowoc. Teacher Tim Bohlman helped prepare students through ac vi es in his Chemistry Club.
Principal Deanna Burton received the 2012 Black Excellence Award for Extraordinary Achievement. She noted in her program bi‐ography, “Educa on is a powerful tool that can take a person anywhere they wish to go, if they are willing to work hard and strive for excellence.”
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Our Parents...
Thanks to all of our parent and community supporters! The Oconomowoc Parent Teacher Associa ons and Organiza ons ~ The Ocono‐mowoc Public Educa on Founda on ~ The Oconomowoc Sports Booster Club ~ The Drama Mamas & Papas ~ Robo cs Mentors ~ Haunted High Volunteers ~ Band Aids
OASD
In the Oconomowoc Area School District, we rec‐ognize that many things influence the educa on of our children. One of the most important factors is involvement by our parents and guardians who support the accomplishments of their children.
There are many ways in which parents and ex‐tended families demonstrate that support, but the goal is the same: to help Oconomowoc area children have the most meaningful educa onal experience possible.
Thank you parents, for cheering on students, teachers, schools and learning.
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The Oconomowoc Area School District surveys a random sample of parents each year as part of its con nuous improvement and accountability cycle. The results are reviewed by administrators, principals, and teachers to gauge progress and set improvement goals.
More than 548 parents complet‐ed the 2012 ques onnaire yield‐ing a +4% margin of error. Re‐sults show the percentage of parents who graded Ocono‐mowoc Schools as “A” or “B” remains significantly above the 2005—2007 levels.
Percent of Oconomowoc parents who graded their child’s school as A or B: 2005—Present
Annual Parent Survey 74% of respondents would allow their OHS student to bring a mobile device (e.g., iPod, Smartphone, lap‐top, etc.) to school for educa onal purposes.
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Our Academics... The Oconomowoc Area School District is commi ed to providing all children the high quality, engaging learning experiences necessary for success in the 21st century. Our teachers are dedicated, crea ve and mo vated by excellence. They are eager to take advantage of professional development to maximize their impact; they are willing to engage students by connec ng “real world” with classroom, leveraging emerging technology for instruc onal gain.
Oconomowoc FLeX Connect offers hybrid and online courses customized to the needs of the learner. Capitalizing on the promise of any‐me, anywhere learning, our innova ve staff
strives to merge challenging, engaging curricu‐lum with mo va onal technologies in a per‐sonalized learning environment.
The Interna onal Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme is a de‐manding and comprehensive two‐year curriculum for highly mo vat‐ed juniors and seniors. Students may earn IB Cer ficates or may fulfill a range of requirements and receive an IB Diploma in addi on to their OHS diploma.
The IB Project Lead the Way Career Cer ficate
Our Arts...
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OASD students have the opportunity to learn about and be involved in an impressive array of arts opportuni es. The curriculum includes art and music experiences beginning in 4K, con nuing through to the high school level where students can select classes or clubs like jazz combo, play produc on or art metals and jewelry, among many other op ons. Even at the elementary level, stu‐dents in third and fourth grade present their own school musicals. In the intermediate grades, stu‐dents perform their school musicals on the stage of the Oconomowoc Arts Center. Band and orches‐tra students are included in high school perfor‐mances and jazz band par cipants add their tal‐ents to district‐wide jazz concerts.
Special Recognitions Oconomowoc High School Players were again honored with Tommy Awards, this me for their
fall 2011 produc on of Urinetown. Garnered awards included Outstanding Musical, Best Male Lead and Best Female Lead. Wrote one of the judges: “This was a top‐notch high school musical that demonstrated what is possible with high standards, commitment, teamwork and a en on to detail. Oconomowoc High School was victorious!”
Ten students from Silver Lake Intermediate and Oconomowoc High School were showcased during the 6th annual Milwaukee Regional Art Fair.
The Floren ne Opera Company collaborated with third grade students from Park Lawn Elemen‐tary to perform The Three Li le Pigs at the Oconomowoc Arts Center
District art teachers collaborated to present the first district‐wide art show, Faces of Art Educa‐on in Oconomowoc.
The Oconomowoc High School Wind Symphony earned First Place in the Dixie Classic Na onal Music Fes val in Chicago, receiving an overall score of 97.6, and taking overall awards for best band, best percussion and best brass sec ons.
An apprecia ve audience celebrated the return of world‐renowned pianist and Oconomowoc High School graduate, Christopher Finkelmeyer, and his performance of “The Oz Fantasy‐Fantasia on Themes from the Wizard of Oz” at the Oconomowoc Arts Center.
Planned for next year is a reunion of the ~100 Oconomowoc High School alumni musicians who were part of the band program during director Buz Hoefer’s ten‐ure from 1977‐92.
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Our Arts Center...
The OAC serves the school district and Lake Country area by crea ng and promo ng district, community and professional cultural events with the mission to entertain and educate.
2011‐12 Highlights The OAC developed a new annual ar s c partnership with the Milwaukee Ballet Company, which features student perfor‐mances.
A endance for all OAC events in 2011/12 exceeded 50,000. A new film series and visual arts series were created with great public response. Films included were “Race to Nowhere” and “The Red Kite Project.” Visual arts series events included an All‐District Arts and Cra s event, OHS IB Art show, Milwau‐kee Youth Art Fair, Pewaukee Area Arts Council’s Ekphras c event and the Waukesha Crea ve Arts League member show.
Michael Duncan, Director Oconomowoc Arts Center
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Our Athle cs...WLT All‐Sport Champs 2012 The 2011‐12 athle c year witnessed many new events, success in mul ple venues and growth in our goal se ng and leadership skills. Fi y‐eight coaches in 20 sports along with four compe ve club sports and one full‐ me trainer helped approximately 500 student/athletes navi‐gate through the fall, winter and spring sports seasons. The Athle c Purpose of the Oconomowoc Area School District is to:
Enhance academic experience
Ins ll sportsmanship and respect
Build strong character
Promote physical, mental and spiritual fitness
Develop compe ve individual achievement that fosters team success
Strengthen school and community pride
Everyone involved with OHS Athle cs—from coaches and players to parents and community members—is expected to support the Athle c Purpose while main‐taining the perspec ve that sports are a part of life and not life itself.
The last piece of the puzzle is the ul mate success of the Athle c Fields Forever project. We will con nue to plan and prepare for this comprehensive outdoor facili‐ty. This project encompasses soccer, baseball, so ball, football, track and field, lacrosse and tennis for both boys and girls. The Booster Club and District, in a part‐nership, have been working towards funding this $3.9 M endeavor which will impact the school community as well as the surrounding communi es.
Scott Raduka, Athletic Director
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Accomplishments State Qualifiers Cross Country – Team placed 11th overall, Team Aca‐
demic All‐State, Sec onal Champs Boys Track – 9 Qualifiers: 3rd Shot Put, 4th 110 M
High Hurdles, 7th 300 Intermediate Hurdles Girls Track – 4th in 4x800 relay, State Champion in
Wheelchair 800m and 1600m races Boys Tennis – second consecu ve season Girls Swim Cheerleading – 3rd place finish —small group division Poms – Midwest Grand Champs, state compe tors
Conference Championships Girls Cross Country Boys Tennis Boys Track and Field
Individual Honors 149 selec ons for WLT All‐Conference Honors Na onal level compe tors in Sailing & Downhill Ski
Racing Two 1st team All‐State Athletes First ever WIAA Scholar Athlete finalist WBCA All‐Star selec on – Girls Basketball Individual State Champs in Downhill Ski Racing and
Wheelchair Track & Field
Program WLT All‐Sport Champs (Best Athle c Program) Hosted several WIAA and WLT regionals, sec onals
and conference championships Increased the number of Oconomowoc youth par ci‐
pa on in camps, clinics and leagues Con nued the “Athle c Fields Forever” campaign
which is a renova on of the outdoor facili es at OHS Broke 10+ school records in various sports (20+ in the
last several years) 18 WLT Scholar Athletes 175 Oconomowoc Scholar Athletes
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Our Alumni... Oconomowoc Area School District alumni proudly represent the District locally, na onally and interna onally. From their learning experiences, they emerge with determina on, vision and commitment.
The District’s Wall of Fame recognizes those alums who have taken their founda onal educa on and moved on to make a significant contribu on to the welfare of mankind.
The Wall of Fame recipient for 2012 is Ma hew Nelson, a 1998 graduate of Oconomowoc High School.
Nelson used his musical abili es to teach young musicians to play tuba in the High School All‐American Marching Band and has par cipated in countless na onal and interna onal per‐formances including events for a former and current Presi‐dent of the United States.
A Few Other Notable OHS Alumni... Vice Admiral Dirk Debbink, Chief of Navy Reserve and Chief of Staff, U.S. Pacific Fleet, is a OHS
alum.
World renowned jazz composer and arranger, Fred Sturm, graduated from OHS in 1969.
Craig Schiefelbein, co‐founder and CEO of Paragon Development Systems (PDS) graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1982. His company architects, supplies, implements and manages IT solu ons for many Fortune 500 companies. He is also co‐founder and chairman of the Ocono‐mowoc Area Founda on and is ac ve in a number of civic organiza ons.
1992 OHS graduate Ma Rinka is a well‐known and sought‐a er architect. His firm is designing The Couture, a 44‐story building which will replace Milwaukee’s Downtown Transit Center.
Mac Guckenberger is a recent OHS graduate and University of Wisconsin‐Madison student who dedicates his me to helping young students achieve success in robo c compe ons. He worked with a high‐achieving group of Silver Lake students who excelled in a world compe on; they nominated their adviser, Mac, as Mentor of the Year.
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Our Community...
Oconomowoc Who wouldn’t want to live here? The con nued growth in the number of students in the Oconomowoc Area School District reflects the desire of families to reside in a beau ful and family‐centered community which is lo‐cated almost equidistance between Madison and Milwaukee. Wonderful natural resources including lakes, a uni‐versally accessible playground and hiking trails that stretch from downtown Oconomowoc up through Ixonia are just a few of the a ributes. Housing varies from the newly‐built to the well‐established in this welcoming envi‐ronment. Access to professional arts programming is conveniently located at the Oconomowoc Arts Center; oth‐er events include the annual Oconomowoc Fes val of the Arts Week, Moonlight Movies, concerts in the park and art crawls. The community ac vely supports environmental awareness and the protec on of waterways and wetlands.
The Oconomowoc Area School District is an important element in the appeal of this area. Businesses locate and maintain their presence here because their employees appreciate the educa onal value of taxes paid vs. high quality results as a part of high quality of life. Students ac vely work with and support community groups and businesses; during the 2011‐12 school year, the following are just a few of their collabora ons:
Students enrolled in the OHS Building Trades III course worked with Tim O’Brien Homes to build a three‐bedroom, two‐bath 1,678‐sqaure foot ranch‐style house in Ixonia. It was the fi h such home completed by OHS students.
OHS Future Farmers of America students grew organic plants from seeds which were then transplanted at NuGenesis Farm. The produce was harvested and used by district food service provider, Taher, to enhance healthier lunches for Oconomowoc students.
Members of the OHS Advanced Marke ng Class and DECA raised more than $6,000 at their annual Grill‐ing2Give event. Proceeds were divided between the Lake Area Free Clinic and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Founda on.
The art of district students was again part of this spring’s gallery night in downtown Oconomowoc.
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The Oconomowoc Public Educa on Founda on was created to offer educa on‐minded ci zens a way to support the Oconomowoc area pub‐lic schools with private, tax‐deduc ble contribu ons. Through various collabora ve projects, OPEF seeks to encourage leadership, fos‐ter excellence, and nurture commu‐nity in the Oconomowoc public schools.
OPEF presented a record $86,795 in grant awards for the 2012‐2013 school year!
The Oconomowoc Public Educa on Founda on (OPEF), a non‐profit founda on that supports innova ve educa onal opportuni es in the Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD), presented a record $86,795 in grant awards for the 2012‐2013 school year at the May 15 OASD board of educa on mee ng.
This represents a 70 percent increase over the total amount the founda on awarded last year. In just four years since it began awarding grants in 2009, OPEF has contributed more than $169,000 to support educa onal enhancements not covered by the taxpayer‐funded OASD budget. “We are thrilled to be able to contribute $80,755 in educa onal grants and more than $6,000 for drug and alcohol awareness educa on through the Jennifer Bukosky Fund,” said Maribeth Bush, OPEF Grants Commi ee Chair. “We couldn’t have raised this money without literally hundreds of volunteers and donors from our area communi es, including teachers and corporate sponsors who helped make our Haunted High and Haunted Ball fundraisers successful. OPEF is proud to offer a way for supporters of educa on to make tax deduc ble contribu ons that will help con nue Oconomowoc’s long tradi on of educa onal excellence.”
The seven educa onal grants awarded this year from the OPEF General Fund, and two grants from the Jennifer Bukosky Fund, have the poten al to impact students at all grade levels and schools, and to touch all public school families in the district. Grant recipients were selected from 31 different grant applica ons, reques ng more than $341,000, which OPEF received from OASD staff members this year. Applica ons were reviewed by the OPEF Grants Commi ee and ap‐proved by the OPEF board of directors. Selec ons were made based on key criteria including the impact on a large number of students, crea vity and long‐term impact on curriculum, and alignment with the OPEF mission of encourag‐ing leadership, fostering excellence and nurturing a sense of belonging in the public schools.
Our Community...
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Our WKCE Reading Scorecard...
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Our WKCE Math Scorecard...
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Our ACT EXPLORE & PLAN Scorecard...
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Our Advanced Placement Scorecard...