Gompers Elementary School • 1502 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI ...

II. Introduction
Bo a r d o f Ed u c at i o n Me m b e r s, 2008-09
Maya Cole 1818 Keyes Ave (11) 239-1484
Ed Hughes 2226 Lakeland Ave. (04) 241-4854
Lucy Mathiak 716 Orton Court (03) 255-0939
Beth Moss 2 Highgate Circle (17) 833-8717
Marjorie Passman 3118 Todd Drive (13) 271-0645
Arlene Silveira, President 5760 Barbara Drive (11) 270-0435
Johnny Winston, Jr., Clerk 502 Traveler Lane (18) 332-8437
Sarah Maslin Student Representative 2121 Adams St. (11) 280-8676
Chelli Riddiough, Alternate Student
Representative
442-7146
Bo a r d o f Ed u c at i o n Mi s s i o n/Vision & Ap p r o a c h/Go a l s
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Madison Metropolitan School District is to assure that every student
has the knowledge and skills needed for academic achievement and a successful life.
OUR VISION
A district where…
• all students have the academic and interpersonal skills to become independent
learners capable of making informed decisions in our multi-cultural world.
• race, class, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or home language of origin other
than English, do not predict academic achievement.
• the learning environment is emotionally and physically safe and orderly, and the
contributions of all are valued and respected.
OUR APPROACH
In pursuit of this vision, we will…
• establish and maintain a culture that builds and values relationships, engages
everyone positively and creatively, and respects the contributions of all.
• provide a culturally relevant, rigorous curriculum that is anti-racist, anti-biased
and engages students in meaningful, real world learning through research-based
instructional practices that reflect district and state academic standards.
• employ and retain highly competent and diverse staff who are engaged in ongoing
professional development.
• use our resources efficiently and strategically.
GOALS
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All Students will read at grade level by 3rd grade and continue at grade level in the
beginning of 8th grade.
All students will complete Algebra and Geometry by the end of 10th grade.
All students must meet or exceed the district’s achievement growth benchmark each year.
All students and all subgroups of students will have a 94% attendance rate.
All students entering 9th grade will achieve high school graduation or comparable
certification.
Di s t r i c t Ad m i n i s t r at i o n Co n ta c t In f o r m at i o n
545 West Dayton Street 53703
Superintendent - Daniel A. Nerad..........................................................................................663-1607
Chief of Staff – Steve Hartley.................................................................................................663-1671
Assistant Superintendents:.................................................................................................................
Elementary Schools – Sue Abplanalp.............................................................................663-1632
Secondary Schools – Pamela Nash................................................................................663-1633
Business Services - Erik Kass........................................................................................663-1634
Special Assistant to the Superintendent: Race & Equity – Lisa Black.......................663-1692
Affirmative Action – Amos Anderson.....................................................................................663-1530
Building Services Director - Douglas Pearson.....................................................................204-7909
Public Information Director – Ken Syke...............................................................................663-1903
Educational Services Director - Ann Yehle.......................................................................... 663-8429
(Special Education, English As a Second Language/Limited English Proficiency)
Food Services Director - Frank Kelly....................................................................................204-4000
GLBTQ Resource Teacher – Bonnie Augusta.......................................................................663-8449
Health Services – Freddi Adelson..........................................................................................663-8427
Human Resources Director - Robert Nadler.........................................................................663-1745
Legislative Liaison - Joe Quick..............................................................................................663-1902
School-Community Recreation Director (MSCR) - Lucy Chaffin.......................................................204-3015
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Gale MacWilliams................................................................................................................. 663-1879
Research & Evaluation, Student Registration, Info Services – Kurt Kiefer.......................663-4946
Safety and Security Coordinator – Luis Yudice....................................................................663-1904
School Building Use Permits - Debbie Korpela...................................................................204-3027
Student Services – Nancy Yoder...........................................................................................663-1671
(Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, GLBTQ Resource Teacher, Psychologists, Social Workers)
Teaching and Learning Director – Lisa Wachtel...................................................................663-5217
Curriculum Coordinators
Transportation Services - Renee Bremer ............................................................................663-5287
We l c o m e Fr o m Su p e r i n te n d e n t July, 2008
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The start of each school year is always an exciting time for families and our school district. The upcoming school year is no exception.
Whether you are sending your first child to kindergarten or have a graduating senior, we hope you feel the same way too!
Several years ago, the district adopted the following mission statement:
“We assure that every student has the knowledge and skills needed for academic achievement and a successful life.”
Our mission supports important lifelong outcomes for your child. Every staff member in the district is critically important to these
successful outcomes. We are dedicated to working with you to ensure your child does well in school. We ask you to be an active
partner with us. By working together, we can help your child learn well and become a caring and contributing member of our
community.
What can you do to help
• Have high expectations. When we believe our children will accomplish a great deal, they will. Expect your child to do
well in school and to get involved in school activities.
• Support your child’s learning at home. Even with today’s hectic pace of family life, there remain many ways to
support your child as a learner. Ask your child what s/he learned in school and find ways to build upon these experiences. Also,
offer to help in any way you can with schoolwork.
• Get to know your child’s teachers. Introduce yourself to your child’s principal and teachers. Attend open houses,
parent-teacher conferences and school events. The more your child sees us working together, the more successful s/he will
be.
• Ensure that your child attends school regularly. Other than when your child is ill, s/he needs to attend school
regularly. When you can, please take vacations during scheduled school breaks and ensure your child arrives to school on
time.
We commit to working with you to ensure your child has a successful school experience. If you have questions about your child’s
education, contact your child’s teacher. If more help is needed, your child’s principal is available to assist you. Having great kids,
great families and a great staff will lead to another great school year in our district!
Sincerely, Daniel A. Nerad, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
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