BASD Superintendent Peter Smet announced that he will retire on June 30, 2019. Smet has been with the district since 1988, serving as Superintendent since 2012.
The Burlington Area School District School Board accepted his retirement at their meeting on Monday, January 14, 2019. On January 21, the School Board will meet with a representative from Wisconsin Association of School Boards to consider the process for hiring his replacement with a goal of the next Superintendent starting July 1.
Smet started in the district as Vocational Program Coordinator, then served as Assistant Superintendent – Business Services before being chosen for the role of Superintendent.
According to Smet, the district’s stability makes this a good time for a transition. The district has consistently received an Exceeding Expectations grade on the state report card, the financial status is solid, and with the referendum passing in 2018 there is momentum within the district.
“Students and teachers in the Burlington Area School District have brought recognition to the district for their academic, athletic and arts achievements. It has been my privilege to be a part of the district’s successes over the past three decades,” Smet said.
CHOCOLATE CITY SNOWSHOE RACE
The inaugural Chocolate City Snowshoe Shuffle will take place at the Burlington School Forest on Saturday, February 16. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with the first race starting at 9:30 a.m. The show shoe race is open to ages 10 and up. Participants can choose from a 5K or a 10K route and can run or walk. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group.
Registration for the race costs $35. Participants registering before January 20 will receive an embroidered stocking hat. The cost also includes a post-race meal and a race photo.
“The district is looking for more opportunities to use its school forest. The trails have been improved to offer more recreational activities,” said Dan Bocock, the district’s Building and Grounds Director and the race organizer.
The Burlington School Forest, located on Highway J, is a 160-acre forest owned by the district for educational use. The area is open to the public for recreation such as hiking.
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Kindergarten Registration
It's time for any new 4K student or 5 year-old student who is not currently enrolled in a Burlington Area School District 4K program to register for 2019-2020 Kindergarten. This registration is for children who will be age 4 or 5 on or before September 1, 2019.
Registration forms can be obtained at any BASD elementary school, the district office (100 N Kane St., Burlington), printed from the BASD 4K/5K website, or mailed (call 763-0210). Completed forms may be returned to any BASD elementary school or district office during regular school hours (Monday–Friday, 7:45 am–4 pm). Please bring a birth certificate so the age can be verified (birth certificates will be returned).
Skyward App
A Skyward Mobile Access app is available from the iTunes store, Google Play store, and Amazon App store. This app gives parents the ability to see their child's grades, attendance, and food service records on their mobile phone or another mobile device. Click here for Skyward Mobile Access setup instructions.
