Advocates for Education
of Whitefish Bay, Inc.
PO Box 170123
Milwaukee, WI 53217-8011
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See the Movie: RACE TO NOWHERE
Advocates for Education of Whitefish Bay is proud to bring you a
FREE screening of the critically acclaimed movie:
RACE TO NOWHERE
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
7:00 PM, Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium
This event would not be possible without Whitefish Bay High School as our official sponsor. We would also like to thank the PTO groups of Whitefish Bay Middle School, Cumberland and Richards for their support.
Please take a moment to click on the following link for more information and to register for the FREE screening!
http://www.racetonowhere.com/epostcard/5559
New AFE Series: The School Board Budget
As Budget formation begins in Whitefish Bay, AFE will deliver a series of informational pieces about the budget, starting with information about the budget timeline. Like a business, a school district needs to review its options and plan a budget based on anticipated revenue. As shareholders in this "business," we can share our concerns, but this is most effectively done as the budget is formed. We hope to provide you with the information you need to consider the budget as it progresses.
AFE School Board Budget Series #1: The Timeline [PDF]
Please Renew Your Annual Membership
The Annual AFE membership drive is in full swing. It is time to renew your Advocates for Education Membership. Your support of $20 dues assists us in promoting high-quality public education to the children of Whitefish Bay through email alerts, forums, open houses, newsletters and our website. A special welcome to all our new members. We're pleased to report it's been a record year with new members becoming a part of AFE.
Renew Online
If you would like to renew online, use PayPal here on our website:
Join or Renew
Renew by Mail
If you prefer to renew by mail, print our renewal form and send it to: AFE, PO Box 170123, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217.
Membership Form [PDF]
There have been significant announcements in the CDO lawsuit. As part of the continuing litigation regarding the CDO investments, the Royal Bank of Canada will be returning a portion of money to the School District of Whitefish Bay.
- Sept. 27 - Firm will return some of failed investment to Whitefish Bay school district
- Sept. 28 - Firm will return half of school district's investment
- CDO Lawsuit Summary with News Articles - [PDF]
- WFB School District Press Release - SEC Filing - [PDF]
Employee Handbook
At the Wednesday August 2 School Board meeting, an employee handbook was approved for union employees (teachers, paraprofessionals and secretaries). Details of the handbook can be found in a recent article on Patch.com. Dr. Gavigan is quoted as saying “This is a time for Wisconsin school districts to think big, and quite frankly, step small – to make sure we remain on very solid ground. This is a time to make sure that Wisconsin school districts, as they take the next steps, are living what they are saying in terms of sustaining our ability to recruit and retain, to be fiscally responsible and protecting quality programs and services.”
The handbooks are currently on the district website, on the Director of Human Resources & Special Service Page. Following are the PDF files for the handbooks:
- Instructional Employee Employment Provisions (2011-12)
- Para-Professional Employment Provisions (2011-12)
- Secretary Employment Provisions (2011-12)
- Custodial/Mainenance Employees (2009-12)
- Support Staff Employee Provisions (2011-12)
- Administrative Staff Employee Provisions (2011-12)
- Confidential Staff Employee Provisions (2011-12)
2011-2013 State Budget Implications:
An AFE Series
The current state budget situation has prompted us to design a series of informational articles. The first in the series is a clear, concise summary of how our school district is funded and its implications for our local schools. Other articles in the series will include an explanation of collective bargaining, a state budget timeline that will include dates for public hearings in the area, and a local budget primer so you know when to advocate and more.
Read our series:
AFE Series Part 1: Wisconsin Budget 2011-2013 Overview [PDF]
AFE Series Part 2: Collective Bargaining [PDF]
AFE Series Part 3: WI State Budget Timeline [PDF]
AFE Series Part 4: Facts, Facts, Facts [PDF]
AFE Series Part 5: WFB School District Enrollment [PDF]
Education Resources Online
Our expanded list of links to Whitefish Bay curricula, teachers' recommended web sites and other sites of interest to parents.
Of Note...
Great Schools Website
Upcoming Events
Jan 25, Wed
School Board Mtg.
7:00pm Rm 47, HS
Jan 31, Tues
RACE TO NOWHERE
7:00pm HS Auditorium
Key Dates
Jan 16
No School
Apr 6-15
Spring Break
May 28
Memorial Day - No School
The content of this site is provided solely for informational purposes. AFE strives to provide accurate and timely information on this website. However, AFE gives no warranty, and makes no representations, as to the accuracy, timeliness, or
completeness of the information provided on this website. AFE accepts or assumes no liability or responsibility whatsoever for any errors or omissions on this website. AFE reserves the right to remove, modify, correct, or update any information on this website at any time without prior notice. Under no circumstances will AFE, or any of its officers, directors, or members, be liable for any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, compensatory, consequential or punitive damages arising from the use of this website or the use of information provided on this website. If any of the limitations in this Disclaimer are unenforceable or void under governing law, then the liability of AFE, and any of its officers, directors or members, shall
be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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Advocates for Education
of Whitefish Bay, Inc.
PO Box 170123
Milwaukee, WI 53217-8011
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