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Residents of the Fond du Lac School District will go to the polls on Tuesday, April 7, to vote on a nonrecurring operational referendum. 🗳️

If the measure is approved, our district will be able to exceed our revenue limit set by the state and generate the funds we need to address budget deficits, enhance safety and security in our schools, and limit the extent of future budget cuts.

You can find more information about the proposed referendum, including answers to FAQs, by visiting https://fdlsd.org/referendum2026.

Over the past year, we have taken steps to reduce spending as part of an ongoing effort to address the financial challenges our district faces.

Among the difficult decisions made by the Board of Education and the administration were eliminating 70 staff positions, increasing class sizes, and reducing the use of consultants who help train teachers and support students with learning needs.

However, these changes and other spending cuts are not enough to resolve the annual budget deficits expected in the coming years.

On Tuesday, April 7, residents of the Fond du Lac School District will vote on a nonrecurring operational referendum that would provide $7.5 million annually for the next four years. Critical financial support from the referendum would allow our district to limit future budget reductions and make investments that enhance safety and security at our campuses.

More information about the proposed referendum, including answers to frequently asked questions, is available at https://fdlsd.org/referendum2026.

Fond du Lac School District Achieves "Exceeds Expectations" Rating on 2024-25 State Report Card

We are proud to share that the Fond du Lac School District has earned an overall rating of Exceeds Expectations, a significant milestone not reached since the 2016-17 school year.

These results reflect the dedication of our students, educators, and staff, and validate our strategic investments in updated curriculum, training, and a new data-driven approach.

Key Achievements:
* District Rank: Improved to 175 out of 420 Wisconsin school districts.
* School Performance: 13 of our 14 schools are rated "Exceeding" or "Significantly Exceeding Expectations".
* Noteworthy Gain: Parkside Elementary moved from "Meeting Few Expectations" in 2020-21 to "Significantly Exceeding Expectations" in 2024-25, achieving the highest score in our District.

While we celebrate this momentum, our commitment to ensuring every student thrives is unwavering. We thank our community for their continued partnership in changing outcomes for our students.

Read the full press release for all school scores: https://www.fdlsd.org/article/2552698

📢 Community Survey Information Sessions! 📢

Join members of the Board and Superintendent Steinbarth for important information sessions about our Community Survey. This is your chance to learn more, ask questions, and complete your survey on-site! We'll have both paper surveys and laptops available for your convenience. Survey responses are due Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Keep an eye on your mailbox for a survey!

Don't miss out on these opportunities to make your voice heard!

Session Dates & Times:
🗓️ Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
🗓️ Monday, November 17, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Location for both sessions: 📍 Board Meeting Room, Administration Center, 72 West Ninth Street

We look forward to seeing you there!

✨ This has been a long time coming, and I'm thrilled to share that I've officially achieved my goal of becoming a Google Certified Coach!
The journey to this point has been an incredible learning experience. I'm so grateful for the support from my colleagues, and I'm looking forward to applying everything I've learned to help our educators and students maximize their use of Google tools.
Here's to a new chapter of collaboration and growth!
Google for Education

🎮 Game On for Learning at TECHknow ’25! 🎮
Leveling up isn’t just for video games; it’s for educators, too! 🕹️
Huge thanks to Michael Jaber for always powering up innovation and EdTech and for inviting our Fond du Lac School District crew to join the fun. Your support gives us the extra “1-UP” we need to keep exploring, creating, and sharing. Most of all, a big high score to our amazing teachers who traded downtime to level up their learning. You showed up ready to learn, collaborate, and unlock new strategies for students. That’s next-level dedication right there. 🙌 From Pac-Man to PD, we’re here for all the ways to keep learning fun. 🍄✨

New year, new tech tip! ✨

Elementary families — download the Seesaw App (in Google Play or App Store) to stay connected with your child’s learning all year long.

📩 Teacher updates
🏆 Learning moments in real time!

🛠️ Setup instructions will be shared at Open House for those new to Seesaw.

With InitiativeOne – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Excited to attend and present at SITA 2025 with the Eastern Wisconsin Instructional Technology Consortium (EWITC)! 🎉
Since 1995, EWITC has been the hub for connecting local school districts, sparking collaboration, and sharing resources to ignite powerful technology integration and instruction. I can’t wait to connect with educators and share sessions on WeVideo and Kami. I'm looking forward to learning from Kyle Krause and team-teaching together. 🙌
👉 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gEmURc_7
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