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Message Shaping Our Future Together:Empowering Success in GDRH

Vision & MissionVisionA community that pursues equity, where each person belongs and thrives.MissionEmpowering growth, connection, and success for all members of our learning community.

Strategic PillarsWhole Child Growth & SuccessEmpowered CommunityExceptional Staff/Exceptional LeadershipEquitable Stewardship

Historical Overview- Town of MilwaukeeMathematicsChemistryPhysicsGreen Tree Elementary (several buildings over time, at Green Tree and Port Washington)● First opened 1850s ● Expanded to two rooms 1902● New building 1929● Expanded 1948, 1953, 1958, and 1967● Closed 1976Good Hope School (several buildings over time, at Good Hope and Green Tree)● First opened 1850s● Building replaced 1869● Expanded 1920s● Rebuilt with brick 1927● Built 1958 and expanded in 1960, 1962, and 1965● Closed as public school 2003Riverview (now the Barnabas Center)● Purchased from the federal government after WWII, opened 1948● Students re-assigned to the new Glen Hills Middle School, 1970● Purchased by Layton School of Art, which used the building until closing 1974Glendale River Hills School District TimelineDeveloped by Amanda I. Seligman based on the Glendale 75th anniversary history book project February 12, 2025

Historical Overview-Glendale incorporated 1950; Town of Milwaukee extinguished 1955MathematicsChemistryPhysicsGlendale-River Hills School District ● 1955: Good Hope, Green Tree, and Riverview consolidated to form the Glendale-River Hills School District under auspices of Milwaukee County● 1963: District realigned from County to Glendale● Parkway Elementary constructed 1956 and expanded in phases 1963, 1965, and 1990● Glen Hills Middle School constructed 1969-1970● Residents in the northeast section of Glendale and Wards 2 and 3 of River Hills attend the Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District● Residents in the remaining portion of Glendale and in Ward 1 of River Hills attend the Glendale River-Hills School DistrictGlendale River Hills School District TimelineDeveloped by Amanda I. Seligman based on the Glendale 75th anniversary history book project February 12, 2025

Historical Overview-Nicolet Union High School MathematicsChemistryPhysics● Before Nicolet opened, students in the Town of Milwaukee who wanted to extend theireducation past 8th grade variously attended Shorewood High School (1925), WhitefishBay High School (1932), and Milwaukee Public Schools such as Riverside and RufusKing high schools. Students with disabilities could enroll at Gaenslen● Voters created “Union Free High School District” in 1952● District High School constructed 1954-1955 and named Nicolet Union High School● Anticipated population growth prompts purchase of second campus site in Bayside, 1957(never built)● Decision against Nicolet expansion triggers 1963 realignment of Glendale-River Hills School District with Glendale.Glendale River Hills School District TimelineDeveloped by Amanda I. Seligman based on the Glendale 75th anniversary history book project February 12, 2025

“Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.”— Peter StropleSubjects AvailableMathematicsHISTORYThe study of past events, particularly in human affairsLEGACY The long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the pastWhat is our district’s history and legacy?

The Impact of COVID-19-NationallySubjects AvailableMathematicsChemistryPhysics● In 2022, only 26% of eighth graders were at or above pro fi cient in math, much worse than before the pan dem ic (33% in 2019).● Less than a third of fourth graders (32%) were at or above pro fi cient in read ing, two per cent age points low er than right before the pan dem ic (34% in 2019).● Thir ty per cent of all stu dents (14.7 mil lion stu dents) were chron i cal ly absent, near ly dou ble pre-pan dem ic rates (16% in 2018–19, the final school year ful ly unaf fect ed by COVID). Two out of three stu dents attend ed schools plagued by chron ic absence.● Four out of 10 (40%) had under gone at least one adverse child hood expe ri ence (ACE), such as fam i ly eco nom ic hard ship or their par ents hav ing divorced, sep a rat ed or served time in jail.These aver ages mask even worse edu ca tion al out comes for stu dents of col or, kids in immi grant fam i lies and chil dren from low-income fam i lies or attend ing low-income schools. The gaps they face can affect their abil i ty to suc ceed and thrive as adults.Pandemic Learning Loss and COVID-19: Education Impacts The Annie E. Casey Foundationhttps://www.aecf.org/blog/pandemic-learning-loss-impacting-young-peoples-futures

Examining Achievement Trends-GDRHSubjects AvailableMathematicsChemistryPhysicsEnglish Language Arts % Proficient or Advanced

Examining Achievement Trends-GDRHSubjects AvailableMathematicsChemistryPhysicsEnglish Language Arts % Proficient or AdvancedMathematics % Proficient or Advanced

Examining Achievement Trends-GDRHSubjects AvailableMathematicsChemistryPhysicsScience % Proficient or Advanced

Examining Achievement Trends-GDRHSubjects AvailableMathematicsChemistryPhysicsSocial Studies % Proficient or Advanced

2023-24The percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced increased in all four subjects.Our district exceeded state averages in three out of four subjects.PARKWAY 95.25% Attendance RateGLEN HILLS 94.19% Attendance Rate

What are the challenges that students who you know (in our community) face that make success in school difficult that our schools should address?jects AvailableChemistryi.e. academic difficulties, family stress, mental health, school anxiety, lack of adult role models etc.

What is Most ImportantIdentify what you believe are the top 5 learning activities or services that you think would help students have greater success with their EC-8th grade education in GDRH. _______Reading Improvement Programs_______Math and Science Programs_______Authentic Learning (real-world)_______Health and Nutrition Services_______Personalized Learning for each child_______Behavior Management programs for all students_______Learning outside the classroom_______Experential (Hands-on) Learning_______Mental Health Services_______Life Skills programs for students_______Opportunities for parents & teachers to work together for student success_______College and Career Readiness programs_______English Learner Programs_______Other (please specify below)Rank the top 5 attributes do you think all GDRH students should have by the end of 8th Grade? ______Critical thinking and problem-solving______Collaboration across networks______Leading by influence______Basic math skills______Agility and adaptability______Initiative and entrepreneurialism______Basic reading skills ______Financial literacy ______Effective communication______Curiosity and imagination______A sense of self and community______Other (please specify below)

ChemistryYour Input MattersConnections: What connections do you share with others at your table? Changes: What changes or revised thinking do you have after after listening to others?

Examining Enrollment TrendsSubjects AvailableMathematicsChemistryPhysics

Examining Open Enrollment TrendsSubjects AvailableMathematicsChemistryPhysicsYear TotalEnrollment # OE IN #OE Out20-21 961 113 9521-22 958 107 9522-23 962 103 10823-24 963 111 10324-25 973 92 105

Examining Open Enrollment TrendsSubjects AvailableMathematicsChemistryPhysicsGrade Level2025-26Projected Sections ProjectedClass SizeMid Range Class Size2025-26Grade Capacity (X) .9025-26 OE Capacity Grade Projected EnrollmentOpen Enrollment SeatsK477419.25 19 76 .90 68.4 77 -12.04K595519 20 100 .90 90 95 -10191518.2 20 100 .90 90 91 -6296519.2 20 100 .90 90 96 -113118523.6 20 100 .90 90 118 -28493423.25 25 100 .90 90 93 -3593423.25 25 100 .90 90 93 -3697424.25 25 100 .90 90 97 -77105426.25 25 100 .90 90 105 -15894423.5 25 100 .90 90 94 -4

Study #1 Next 5 yrs= +71Study #2 Next 15 yrs= -38

District Facilities PortfolioGlen Hills Middle SchoolParkway Elementary School Good HopeGrade Levels/Function: 4th - 8th grade (+ District Office + Community Space)Building Age: 1969Building Size: 175,300 SFSite Size: 19.6 acresGrade Levels/Function: EC - 3rd gradeBuilding Age: 1956 (+1965,1992,2003)Building Size: 62,000 SFSite Size: 11.5 acresFunction: Community SpaceBuilding Age: 1958 (+1960s)Building Size: 56,200 SFSite Size: 15.96 acres (2 parcels)

$2300 more per student per year GDRH serves over 900 students would be over $2M of lost revenue.

11/05/2024 2024-2025 $4.5m2025-2026 $4.5mNR-2024 Passed Exceed revenue limit by $4.5 million for to maintain current programs.

Fund 10-General FundFund 38-Debt without referendum approval-Fund 41-Capital Expansion w/in Revenue LimitFund 39-Debt with referendum approval Fund 80-Community ServiceLevy Chargeback-The district can charge back the tax base for any uncollectible amount that was repaid to the municipality the prior year.

2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25General Fund Levy excluding operational referendum levy$11,400,980 $11,360,748 $11,169,425 $11,454,668 $11,977,867 - Mill Rate Per $1000 Property$5.75 $5.61 $5.11 $4.68 $4.912020 5-year Operational $1.58 M per year$1,580,000 $1,580,000 $1,580,000 $1,580,000 $1,580,000 -Mill Rate Per $1000 Property Value$0.80 $0.78 0.72 $0.65 $0.652024 2-Year Operational $4.5 M per year $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,500,000 -Mill Rate Per $1000 Property Value $0.00 $0.00 0.00 $0.00 $1.84Non-Referendum Debt Service$256,061 $266,133 $259,578 $206,457 $423,626 - Mill Rate Per $1000 Property Value$0.13 $0.13 $0.12 $0.08 $0.17Community Service $564,390 $564,755 $546,755 $546,755 $1,751,055-Mill Rate Per $1000 Property Value$0.28 $0.27 $0.25 $0.72 $0.00Total School-Based Tax Levy$13,801,796 $13,753,636 $13,555,758 $14,992,180 $18,481,493 -Total School-Based Mill Rate Per $1000 $6.96 $6.79 $6.20 $6.13 $7.58Equalized Value (TIF Out)$1,983,618,369 $2,026,748,228 $2,185,612,653 $2,447,126,195 $2,439,430,901Glendale-River Hills Historic Levy Rate By Fund

Budget Forecasting (Updated Fall 2024)

Examining TrendsSubjects AvailableMathematicsChemistryPhysics● School Finances

Bringing It TogetherSubjects AvailableMathematicsChemistryPhysics● History & Legacy● Academic Achievement● Student Challenges● Opportunities For Improvement● Student Enrollment● School Finances

What do you feel are the most important factors for families in our community in selecting a school for their student?jects AvailableChemistryi.e. high test scores, innovative curriculum, a focus on building friendships, the school is safe, modern school designs, etc. What else do you think should be considered in our future planning that was not covered today?

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