School District of Brown Deer

District Mission Statement
The School District of Brown Deer is a learning community committed to graduate students with skills and a sense of purpose to adapt, thrive, and excel in a changing world.
District Achievement Goal
By the 2012 school year, 100% of our students will be proficient/advanced in all content areas with an emphasis in reading, writing, and math as identified by teacher SMART goals.

Budget Process Planning for the 2010-2011 School Year

The Brown Deer School District continues to solicit public input about the budget process for the 2010-2011 school year. Your input is valuable. Budget listening sessions are scheduled over the next couple of months to help you shape the future of education in our community.

We welcome input from parents, students, community members, and staff. Please click here for more information about the budget process, and review the budget calendar for opportunities to provide suggestions and public feedback. Let your voice be heard!

You may also provide feedback by clinking here: Budget Feedback

2010 Census

The 2010 Census will be arriving at your home soon. Please complete the form and mail it back. If you don't, you may be visited by a census worker who will ask you the questions on the form.

For more information about the census, please see the links below:

Village of Brown Deer

US Census Bureau

Summer Learning - June 21st to July 29th!

Grades 1-8

Mark your calendars!

The Summer Learning Program will be held Monday through Thursday and will focus on Reading and Math. Letters will be sent home during the week of April 5th if a student is recommended for the Summer Learning Program.

Open Enrollment for the 2010-11 School Year
The application period for the 2010-11 school year is over. Parents will be notified in early April, whether or not their child has been approved to attend.
For additional information regarding Open Enrollment, please click here.

Great Things Happen in Brown Deer

The Board of Education, administrators, and staff are continuing their work to improve student achievement, to provide all students with the skills necessary to succeed in the 21^st century, and to prepare them for a wide variety of promising opportunities after high school. Parent and community involvement is a key component to ensure that every student will graduate with the skills necessary to adapt, thrive, and excel.

We invite you to view this video presentation, highlighting the wonderful opportunities, experiences, and many valued partnerships throughout the community. It truly does take a Village to sustain a strong school district, committed to providing the best possible education for all students.

School Board Candidate Forum Scheduled
Four candidates are running for two seats on the Brown Deer School Board. The Spring Election will be held on Tues., April 6. The term of office is 3 years. The candidates are: Gary L. Williams (incumbent), Michael Bembenek, Barry Godshaw, and Lisa Zielinski. A candidate forum sponsored by the BD Junior Woman's Club will be held on Monday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multicultural Arts Center at Brown Deer High School. The public is encouraged to attend. Absentee ballots are now available at the Brown Deer Village Hall for residents who are unable to vote on election day.

Upcoming District Meetings
March 22: School Board meeting. Meetings are generally held at 6:30 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center, 8200 N.60th unless otherwise noted. Agendas are posted on official bulletin boards in the village. The public is encouraged to attend.

BDHS Students Make Headlines
Lawrence R, a senior at BDHS, was recently honored as one of five Milwaukee area graduating seniors to be awarded the prestigious Louvenia Johnson Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. He demonstrates leadership both in the classroom and in the sports arena. Lawrence maintains a 3.325 grade point average while also serving as a respected member of the football team and the track team. He is active in his church, is a member of the choir, and participated in the Mississippi Delta Mission. He plans to study Human Resources or Physical Therapy. Congratulations!

Five business students from BDHS participated in the UWM annual Wisconsin Life Smarts Championship on Feb. 25. Nine teams from around the state participated in the competition, having been selected based on previous scores in a variety of events. The competition quizzes students on their knowledge of the environment, health and safety, economics and finance, technology, and consumer affairs. Our Brown Deer team placed fourth in this state competition. Outstanding!

STEP Opportunities Available for Seniors
Brown Deer property owners aged 55 and over may assist in our schools and receive earnings to offset local school property taxes. For more information on the Senior Tax Exchange Program contact Jan Williams at 414-371-6932 or jwilliams@browndeerschools.com.

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Public Notice of Nondiscrimination

The School District of Brown Deer does not discriminate against pupils on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap in its educational programs or activities including all career and technical education classes and programs. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education or employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap. Questions, comments or concerns can be addressed by any school administrator.