Madison Metropolitan School District: A Special Message from Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard

We are excited to unveil the community’s new future-ready learning environments at our high schools. Please join me on Aug. 30, 2024 to celebrate the completion of the 2020 Facilities Referendum. We will hold ceremonial ribbon cutting events, host guided tours and our schools will be open for you to explore these incredible new spaces.

Celebration Schedule:

Robert M. La Follette High School – Aug. 30, 2024

Open house: 10 a.m. to noon • Ribbon cutting event: 10:30 a.m.

Guided 30-minute tours: 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., hosted by Findorff and MMSD students

East High School – Aug. 30, 2024

Open house: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Ribbon cutting event: 11:45 a.m.

Guided 30-minutes tours: 11 a.m and 12:30 p.m., hosted by Findorff and MMSD students 

West High School – Aug. 30, 2024

Open house: Noon to 2 p.m. • Ribbon cutting event: 1 p.m.

Guided 30-minute tours: Noon and 1:30 p.m., hosted by Findorff and MMSD students

Vel Phillips Memorial High School – Aug. 30, 2024

Open house 1-3 p.m. • Ribbon cutting and renaming event: 2:15 p.m.

Guided 30-minute tours: 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., hosted by Findorff and MMSD students

I am proud to be back in my hometown as the superintendent of MMSD. Our community believes in the value of providing an exceptional educational experience for our students in facilities that meet their needs while also providing buildings where educators can teach. Simply put, we care about the education kids receive in Madison. This is one of the reasons why Madison can be a destination school district. 

The transformation of our four comprehensive high schools is complete. The facility improvements at East, La Follette, Memorial and West high schools have a big impact on not only our students and staff, but our entire city. These remarkable upgrades were made possible through the generous support of Referenda 2020 and the unwavering commitment of our Madison taxpayers. Thank you, Madison community! 

Event Highlights:

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies: Mark the official opening of our newly upgraded facilities with ceremonial ribbon cuttings at each high school.
• Open House Format: Explore the new and improved learning spaces at your own pace, discovering the enhancements designed to support a dynamic and engaging educational experience.
• Guided Tours: Participate in guided tours to gain insights into the features and benefits of the new facilities.

We look forward to celebrating with you! This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with alumni, engage with current students and see firsthand the advancements in our schools that will benefit our community for years to come.

Please RSVP by Monday, Aug. 26 HERE. For more information about the event or the new facilities, visit mmsd.org/about/referendum.

Sincerely,

Dr. Joe Gothard
MMSD Superintendent

The QTI Group’s 2025 Human Resources Trends Survey

For more than a decade, QTI’s annual survey results have guided employers through the ever-evolving landscape of HR. Tackling topics such as DEI, compensation, benefits, employee well-being, and workforce planning, the HR Trends Survey provides invaluable insight into the future of HR.

The survey takes just 15-20 minutes to complete. All individual responses will be kept confidential. Survey participants gain insider access to aggregate results that will be shared following the survey’s completion.

Please click on the survey link to get started: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRtrends2025

All responses must be submitted by August 26, 2024.

DeWitt’s Best Lawyers® in America and Lawyers of the Year 2025 Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DeWitt LLP
Nuzhat Noor
nnoor@dewittllp.com | 262-439-2362

DeWitt’s Best Lawyers® in America and Lawyers of the Year 2025 Announced

MADISON | MILWAUKEE, Wis. and MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (August 15, 2024) – Today DeWitt LLP announced the 28 attorneys from the firm who were included by the Best Lawyers® in America in its 2025 edition. Additionally, three DeWitt attorneys were named as Lawyer of the Year in the 2025 edition.

For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers publications have garnered respect from the legal profession, media, and the public as the most dependable and impartial source for legal referrals. All candidates are nominated and evaluated by their peers. Lawyers cannot pay to be listed, making recognition by Best Lawyers a unique and prestigious honor.

Best Lawyers in America 2025

Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Brookfield

• Douglas H. Frazer (2007) – Litigation and Controversy -Tax Law
• Jeffrey J. Liotta (2012) – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate
• Brian R. Smigelski (2013) – Construction Law
• John P. Yentz (2013) – Corporate Law

Madison, Wisconsin

• Brian L. Anderson (2005) – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
• Jon P. Axelrod (1997) – Commercial Litigation
• Frederic J. Brouner (2005) – Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law
• Stephen A. DiTullio (2007) – Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment
• Bryan C. Esch (2011) – Real Estate Law
• Eric A. Farnsworth (2005) – Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Jeff A. Goldman (2016) – Trusts and Estates
• Stuart C. Herro (2005) – Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates
• Joseph T. Leone (2007) – Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, Trademark Law
• Anna L. Loess (2024) – Family Law, Trusts and Estates
• Troy A. Mayne (2005) – Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
• William E. McCardell (2007) – Construction Law, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management
• Michele L. Perreault (2024) – Family Law
• Ronald R. Ragatz (2006) – Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law
• Theresa L. Roetter (2013) – Collaborative Law: Family Law
• Wrede H. Smith, Jr. (1995) – Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates
• Timm P. Speerschneider (2006) – Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law

Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Eric H. Chadwick (2016) – Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent
• Rachel Dahl (2024) – Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates
• Matthew A. Drewes (2022) – Community Association Law, Construction Law, Real Estate Law
• Robert W. Due (2014) – Family Law
• R. Leigh Frost (2021) – Family Law
• Kathleen M. Newman (1993) – Family Law
• Brian R. Pollack (2023) – Patent Law

(Year) First year the lawyer was listed in the published practice area.

Lawyer of the Year – Best Lawyers in America 2025

Madison, Wisconsin

• Brian L. Anderson – Trusts and Estates
• Joseph T. Leone – Patent Law

Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Brookfield

• Jeffrey J. Liotta – Litigation – Real Estate

About DeWitt

Founded in 1903, DeWitt LLP is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Green Bay, Madison and Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Minneapolis, Minnesota and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. DeWitt is known for its work in a variety of legal areas including family law, background screening, business law, employee stock ownership plans, employee benefits, intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, employment relations, environmental, estate planning, family business, litigation, real estate, tax law, and more. Additional information is available at dewittllp.com.

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One Community Bank: Jamie Balsiger Promoted to Marketing Communications Director

August 14, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank

Jamie Balsiger Promoted to Marketing Communications Director

(August 2024) – One Community Bank is thrilled to announce the promotion of Jamie Balsiger to Marketing Communications Director.

“It has been wonderful to see Jamie grow in her role over the last 2 years. Jamie has a passion for creating great marketing content and has elevated the OCB brand. I look forward to seeing Jamie continue to excel in her new role,” said Jeff Versluys, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer.

Jamie joined OCB in 2022 with an experienced background in marketing and communications. As Marketing Communications Director, Jamie will manage the bank’s overall communications including content creation, social media strategy, internal communications, public relations, and creative design across all platforms.

“I am excited to begin this new role, where I have the opportunity to grow as a leader and continue supporting the expansion of OCB’s brand. It’s wonderful to be a part of an organization that truly gives back to the communities it serves,” said Jamie.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Jamie likes to volunteer and attend events in the community. Additionally, she enjoys photography, attending concerts, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

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One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally owned bank has 16 bank locations and $2.1 billion in assets. It provides both personal and business banking solutions, with an intense focus on serving clients, supporting colleagues, and investing in its communities. Six years in a row named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Cottage Grove, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, Grand Marsh, Hillsboro, La Farge, Readstown, Wonewoc, and Union Center. Member FDIC.

M3 Insurance’s 2024 Health Care Trend Report

The M3 Health Care Trend Report is M3 Insurance’s annual review, highlighting costs and plan designs for employer-sponsored health insurance.

The 2024 Health Care Trend Report shares the trends we are seeing across M3’s book of business, which encompasses employers ranging in size from three to more than 10,000 employees in a variety of major industry sectors. We’ve categorized the data based on geography, employer size, private vs. public sector, and plan structure. For more than 20 years, we’ve gathered data to provide valuable insights to the business community.

This year’s edition follows a similar pattern to the 2023 edition: the trendline continued for overall benefit plan premiums and costs per employee continued, with some notable regional shifts.

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