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Blog Archives
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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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
UWO Chancellor Wells supports 2 percent tuition hike as Republicans vow freeze
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells issued a statement supporting a 2 percent tuition hike just as a separate state memo revealed the UW System’s large surplus of tuition dollars. A new Legislative Fiscal Bureau report shows the UW System … Continue reading
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Tagged budget cuts, oshwatchdog, richard wells, tuition, uwo
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Oshkosh school board won’t cut administrators
The Oshkosh school board unanimously voted to remove items affecting administrator jobs and salaries from a prioritized list of budget cuts. The board on Wednesday approved a revised list of budget cuts that no longer eliminates one principal, reduces hours … Continue reading
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Tagged budget cuts, karl loewenstein, oasd, oshschools, oshwatchdog
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West High principal Ann Schultz hired as superintendent in Mosinee
Oshkosh West High School principal Ann Schultz has been hired as the new superintendent of public schools in Mosinee. The Mosinee school board approved Schultz’s contract on Friday. Schultz’s parting from the Oshkosh school district follows an unusual step by … Continue reading
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After seeing budget cuts plan, Oshkosh school board hopes for state action
Oshkosh school administrators urged board members and the general public to lobby lawmakers for a boost in school funding to alleviate the pressure of perennial budget cuts. Administrators made the plea while presenting a list of budget cut options to … Continue reading
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Tagged bob tess, budget cuts, lemberger, luther olsen, mike ellis, oasd, oshschools, oshwatchdog
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