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Creation of State Government. Independent special-purpose government.
Local School Districts previously had much autonomy but that has been changing since the 1930s and the New Deal.
Covers 266 square miles
Communities of:
Dakota, Goodview, Homer, Minnesota City, Minnieska, Nodine, Ridgeway, Rollingstone, Stockton, Wilson, Winona, Witoka.
K-12 enrollment - about 3100 students
683 employees; 286 teachers (72% with masters degrees)
Local School Districts previously had much autonomy but that has been changing since the 1930s and the New Deal.
Covers 266 square miles
Communities of:
Dakota, Goodview, Homer, Minnesota City, Minnieska, Nodine, Ridgeway, Rollingstone, Stockton, Wilson, Winona, Witoka.
K-12 enrollment - about 3100 students
683 employees; 286 teachers (72% with masters degrees)
Winona Area Public Schools
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Winona Area Public Schools
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Creation of State Government. Independent special-purpose government.
Local School Districts previously had much autonomy but that has been changing since the 1930s and the New Deal.
Covers 266 square miles
Communities of:
Dakota, Goodview, Homer, Minnesota City, Minnieska, Nodine, Ridgeway, Rollingstone, Stockton, Wilson, Winona, Witoka.
K-12 enrollment - about 3100 students
683 employees; 286 teachers (72% with masters degrees)
Local School Districts previously had much autonomy but that has been changing since the 1930s and the New Deal.
Covers 266 square miles
Communities of:
Dakota, Goodview, Homer, Minnesota City, Minnieska, Nodine, Ridgeway, Rollingstone, Stockton, Wilson, Winona, Witoka.
K-12 enrollment - about 3100 students
683 employees; 286 teachers (72% with masters degrees)
Vision:
We are a community that inspires all students to be life-long learners who strive to fulfill their unique potential and improve our society.
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Mission Statement:
To empower students of all ages to be life-long learners who demonstrate creative thinking, critical analysis, and problem solving skills in an ever changing and challenging world.
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Core Values
- Learner Needs
- Safety
- Trust
- Positive Relationships
- Objective and Validated Decision Making
- Financial Stewardship
- Diversity
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District 861
- Early Learning
- Neighborhood Elementary Schools
- Middle School & High School
- Area Learning Center
- Adult Learning
Departments
Early Learning (birth to pre-school):
Baby Connections
Early Childhood Screening
Child Care at Winona Area Learning Center
Community KIDS Preschool
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFC)
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
School Readiness
Elementary Schools (Neighborhood K-4):
Goodview Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School STEM School
Madison Elementary School (includes a one-section of Spanish Language Immersion Program)
Rollingstone Community School
Washington-Kosciusko (WK) Elementary School (Recently named a National Blue Ribbon School- Sept 29th, 2015 - one of 335 schools in the nation)
Key Kids School Age Child Care
Winona Middle School (5-8)
Winona Senior High School (9-12)
Area Learning Center (programming for students age 12 or older who benefit from non-traditional learning strategies. Year Round)
Adult Learning:
Project COMPASS
Enrichments
Adult Literacy Program
Early Learning (birth to pre-school):
Baby Connections
Early Childhood Screening
Child Care at Winona Area Learning Center
Community KIDS Preschool
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFC)
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
School Readiness
Elementary Schools (Neighborhood K-4):
Goodview Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School STEM School
Madison Elementary School (includes a one-section of Spanish Language Immersion Program)
Rollingstone Community School
Washington-Kosciusko (WK) Elementary School (Recently named a National Blue Ribbon School- Sept 29th, 2015 - one of 335 schools in the nation)
Key Kids School Age Child Care
Winona Middle School (5-8)
Winona Senior High School (9-12)
Area Learning Center (programming for students age 12 or older who benefit from non-traditional learning strategies. Year Round)
Adult Learning:
Project COMPASS
Enrichments
Adult Literacy Program
District Services
- Curriculum and Assessment
- Education Volunteers
- English Learners
- Facility Scheduling
- School Nutrition
- Special Education Office
- Student Health Services
- Gifted and Talented
- Transportation
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2014-2015 Annual Budget
$50,209,043
FUNDING
Annual budget for 2014-2015 is $50,209,043
Includes the general fund
school nutrition, community education, building bond issues, other post benefit funds, agency fund, and debt repayment.
Salaries
Benefits
Services
Supplies
Equipment & Capital
Other
Annual budget for 2014-2015 is $50,209,043
Includes the general fund
school nutrition, community education, building bond issues, other post benefit funds, agency fund, and debt repayment.
Salaries
Benefits
Services
Supplies
Equipment & Capital
Other
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Funding
- State Aid - 71.63%
- Levies - 20.19%
- Local Revenues - 4.8%
- Federal Aids - 3.58%
REVENUE FUNDING:
State Aids - 71.63%
General Education Aid $23 m
Literacy Incentive Aid $173 t
Permanent School Fund - $86 t
Special Education Aid - $6 m
Non-Public Pupil Transportation Aid - $300 t
Shared Time - $20 t
Property Tax Relief - $30 t
AP Exam Revenue - $4 t
Child Care Assistance - $14 t
Teacher Development & Evaluation Aid - $86 t
Levies - 20.19%
Local Revenues - 4.8%
Property Tax Levy - $8.3 m
Misc County Tax Revenues - $30 t
County Apportionment - $75 t
Third Party Billing - $231 t
Rental Income - $228 t
E-Rate Funding - $55 t
Athletic and Activity Participation Fees - $133 t
Other Fees - $36 t
Interest Earnings - $95 t
Athletic and Activity Gate Receipts - $62 t
Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - $90 t
Academic Mentoring Program - $301 t
Morrie Miller Foundation Track Payments - $204 t
Other Local Revenues - $352 t (PTA Donations, ITA Grant Revenue, Winona State funding of W-K Remodel)
Federal Aids - 3.58%
Federal Special Education - $800 t
Federal Early Childhood - $26 t
Federal IEIC - $32 t
Continuous Improvement and Monitoring Process Revenues - $9 t
Title I - $419 t
Title II - $171 t
Title III - $19 t
Perkins - $10 t
ZED Low Incidence - $4 t
State Aids - 71.63%
General Education Aid $23 m
Literacy Incentive Aid $173 t
Permanent School Fund - $86 t
Special Education Aid - $6 m
Non-Public Pupil Transportation Aid - $300 t
Shared Time - $20 t
Property Tax Relief - $30 t
AP Exam Revenue - $4 t
Child Care Assistance - $14 t
Teacher Development & Evaluation Aid - $86 t
Levies - 20.19%
Local Revenues - 4.8%
Property Tax Levy - $8.3 m
Misc County Tax Revenues - $30 t
County Apportionment - $75 t
Third Party Billing - $231 t
Rental Income - $228 t
E-Rate Funding - $55 t
Athletic and Activity Participation Fees - $133 t
Other Fees - $36 t
Interest Earnings - $95 t
Athletic and Activity Gate Receipts - $62 t
Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - $90 t
Academic Mentoring Program - $301 t
Morrie Miller Foundation Track Payments - $204 t
Other Local Revenues - $352 t (PTA Donations, ITA Grant Revenue, Winona State funding of W-K Remodel)
Federal Aids - 3.58%
Federal Special Education - $800 t
Federal Early Childhood - $26 t
Federal IEIC - $32 t
Continuous Improvement and Monitoring Process Revenues - $9 t
Title I - $419 t
Title II - $171 t
Title III - $19 t
Perkins - $10 t
ZED Low Incidence - $4 t
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Winona Area Public School Board
- Elected Board Members
- Four Year Term
- No Party Affiliations
Public Schools are governed by school boards.
Winona Area Public Schools (District 861) are governed by a school board:
COMPOSITION SPECIFICS: ELECTED MEMBERS, TERMS, NO PARTY AFFILIATIONS
At least 21 years old.
Eligible Voter.
District Resident for at least 30 days prior to election/appointment.
Not convicted of a felony.
Elected during the November General Election on even years. Terms are four years. At least three members are on the ballot during each election.
Winona Area Public Schools (District 861) are governed by a school board:
COMPOSITION SPECIFICS: ELECTED MEMBERS, TERMS, NO PARTY AFFILIATIONS
At least 21 years old.
Eligible Voter.
District Resident for at least 30 days prior to election/appointment.
Not convicted of a felony.
Elected during the November General Election on even years. Terms are four years. At least three members are on the ballot during each election.
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Winona Area School Board Members
- Mohamed Elhindi, Chair (2018)
- Ben Baratto, Vice-Chair (2018)
- Jay Kohner, Treasurer (2018)
- Jeanne Nelson, Clerk (2016)
- Tina Lehnertz (2016)
- Steve Schild (2018)
- Brian Zeller (2016)
CURRENT COMPOSITION
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The Board's Work
- Vision
- Structure
- Accountability
- Advocacy
- Conduct and Ethics
Purview of Operations
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Stephen West, Ed.D.
Superintendent: Lead and Manage
Hired by the school board
Employed since the Summer 2014. Former alumni of the Winona Public School System.
Ex Officio, non-voting member of the school board and the chief executive office of the school system.
Management of the schools, administration of all school board policies, accountable to the school board.
May delegate but in the end is responsible for all actions.
Minnesota requires - superintendents's license from the State of Minnesota
Employed since the Summer 2014. Former alumni of the Winona Public School System.
Ex Officio, non-voting member of the school board and the chief executive office of the school system.
Management of the schools, administration of all school board policies, accountable to the school board.
May delegate but in the end is responsible for all actions.
Minnesota requires - superintendents's license from the State of Minnesota
Teacher Evaluation System
Revising Implemented Policy from Fall 2014
TWO MAJOR ISSUES
Administration and teachers have been working to revise the teacher evaluation system implemented in Fall of 2014.
Administration and teachers have been working to revise the teacher evaluation system implemented in Fall of 2014.
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State of Facilities
Neighborhood Schools versus Main Elementary
TWO MAJOR ISSUES
Building Change: WAPS Facilities Discussions and Decisions
Down to Three
Building Change: WAPS Facilities Discussions and Decisions
Down to Three
