We proudly celebrated five businesses and organizations that have shown remarkable dedication to supporting our schools, staff, students, and families. These entities have been named 2024 Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Business Honor Roll honorees for their unwavering commitment to our community.
This year’s honorees are:
Weed Man Lawn Care - Middleton
Over the past eight years, Sauk Trail Elementary has been working toward the goal of providing new furniture and flexible seating options in each classroom. Thanks to the generosity of Weed Man Lawn Care, their donation of $20,000 provided much-needed funding to purchase tables and chairs for five to seven classrooms, bringing about a noteworthy transformation in the learning environment. Thank you again to Weed Man Lawn Care for supporting our students.
SSM Health at Work
Since the inception of our partnership, SSM Health at Work, led by Deanna Hahn, has demonstrated unwavering commitment and professionalism in managing this important project. The goal of this clinic is to provide exceptional medical care to our employees and their families and to increase access to medical providers, especially during times when access can be limited.
In August 2023, SSM Health at Work embarked on a thorough exploration of potential clinic sites in our District. Once the West Middleton location was chosen, the team navigated the process efficiently, ensuring seamless coordination with our District operations staff, local municipalities, and Findorff to keep the project on track, remaining ahead of schedule for a March 2024 opening.
Jen Lange, APNP, and Olivia Brittan, RN, have been invaluable assets at the District clinic, providing exemplary care to our employees and their families. To date, they have seen over 1,210 patients, maintaining a 96.5% capacity since the clinic’s opening. Their efforts have resulted in numerous preventive events, including more than 274 employee annual health screenings, 121 skin cancer screenings, 216 pre-diabetes screenings, 58 free student-athlete physical exams, and more.
We extend our sincere gratitude to SSM Health at Work for their steadfast dedication to prioritizing the health and wellness of MCPASD. Their proactive approach and outstanding service have significantly contributed to enhancing the well-being of our community.
CESA 6 and Josh Borzick
CESA 6 and Josh Borzick were recognized for the integral role they have played in advancing MCPASD’s capabilities through training on the use of Qualtrics.
Qualtrics is a powerful online survey software that facilitates data collection and analysis for various purposes, including customer satisfaction and employee engagement. In the educational setting, Qualtrics helps streamline the process of gathering feedback from stakeholders, creating online forms for data entry, and developing and tracking training modules.
Through the expertise of CESA 6 and Josh Borzick, MCPASD has successfully integrated the power of Qualtrics to enhance engagement and improve processes involving data management within the District. Josh Borzick’s dedication to teaching and supporting MCPASD staff with the intricacies of Qualtrics demonstrates CESA 6’s commitment to empowering educational institutions with innovative tools and training.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Congratulations to Thermo Fisher Scientific for their pivotal role in helping launch the Middleton High School CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) program. Thermo Fisher provided mentorship to student associates, offered real-world project ideas, and ultimately helped shape the vision for profession-based learning in a school setting.
We would like to share a special thanks to Chris Zais, who led the day-to-day mentorship and facilitated real-world learning experiences for our student associates, and to Deena Ensenenberger for supporting the program and enabling several other Thermo Fisher staff members to take on mentorship roles.
Thank you also to Jill Gillis, Ashley Bonavia, Kat Garetson, Elisabeth Bernards, Roxann Lyons, and Paul King for providing mentorship to our students and supporting the CAPS program.
It is partnerships like these that transform real-world learning and provide valuable experiences for our students. We look forward to growing our partnership and exploring future opportunities.
Pre-Emergency Planning, LLC
Additionally, we congratulate Pre-Emergency Planning, LLC. They have gone above and beyond in assisting our schools with not only developing emergency preparedness plans but also conducting extensive training sessions for our staff, tailored to the needs of each of our schools. Their efforts have equipped our teachers, administrators, and support staff with the knowledge and skills to handle potential threats, ensuring a safe and secure environment for our students to learn and grow.