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Author Archives: Adam Rodewald
School board says no to 28 percent raise for facility director
The Oshkosh school board declined to give a 28 percent pay raise to the district’s buildings and grounds director, who is being recruited for another job. Superintendent Stan Mack II had recommended the $23,300 raise in effort to keep Randy … Continue reading
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Tagged administrator turnover, budget cuts, kelli saginak, oasd, oshschools, oshwatchdog, randy johnston, salary, stan mack, steve dedow, turnover
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Oshkosh school board to consider 28 percent pay boost for facility director
The Oshkosh school board on Wednesday will consider giving the district’s buildings and grounds director a $23,300 pay raise. Buildings and Grounds Director Randy Johnston’s raise would consist of a $5,256 permanent salary boost and an additional $18,000 stipend each … Continue reading
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Tagged administrator turnover, budget, oasd, oshschools, oshwatchdogblog, randy johnston, salary, stan mack
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Report: Oshkosh school administrators already cut $2 million
Oshkosh school administrators have already enacted about $2 million in budget cuts for next school year affecting bus routes, school start times, teacher retirement benefits, administrator pay raises and student parking fees. More details about those cuts and other budget … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, budget cuts, cesa, oasd, oshschools, oshwatchdog, school board
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Washington Elementary principal promoted to West High
The principal of Washington Elementary School has been hired as the new principal at Oshkosh West High School. Erin Kohl also manages at a district level the professional development for administrators, the English Language Learners program, peer coaching and the … Continue reading
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Tagged administrator turnover, ann schultz, erin kohl, oasd, oshschools, oshwatchdog, turnover
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California senior care company taking over three facilities from troubled CRL
A California senior care company will take over three assisted living homes currently run by CRL Senior Living Communities, which has come under scrutiny for a history of serious violations at its facilities. Silverado Senior Living announced last Friday it … Continue reading
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Tagged assisted living, crl, senior care, silverado, violations
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Oshkosh school board resolution opposes to state budget
The Oshkosh school board intends to voice its opposition to Gov. Scott Walker’s state biennial budget proposal through formal resolution. Board members will vote on the resolution opposing the budget bill during a special meeting at 5 p.m. tonight. The … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, budget cuts, oasd, oshschools, oshwatchdog, school board
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Oshkosh schools to hire experienced business director from Fond du Lac
The superintendent of Oshkosh schools has recommended hiring Sue Schnorr, the business director for Fond du Lac School District, as the new executive director of business services for Oshkosh schools. Schnorr, who has 28 years of experience, will replace Bob … Continue reading
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Tagged administrator turnover, bob tess, oasd, oshschools, oshwatchdog, salaries, stan mack, sue schnorr
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Oshkosh public schools changing hours to cut costs
Nearly every public school in Oshkosh will have new hours next year as part of an effort to cut down busing costs by having all schools start and end at the same time. All elementary schools will start at 7:55 … Continue reading
School board: Administrators who break contract will pay
School administrators in Oshkosh who resign before their employment contract ends will now have to pay back part of their salary to the district. The new contract language approved unanimously by the Oshkosh school board Wednesday aims to provide more … Continue reading
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Tagged karl loewenstein, mike nault, oasd, oshschools, oshwatchdog, school board, turnover
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Fewer local students meet higher testing standards but still outperform state
Far fewer students scored at proficient or advanced levels in math and reading this year, but that’s not because of any major changes in their ability. State officials raised the bar for what it considers proficient on the Wisconsin Knowledge … Continue reading