October Board Meeting + Annual Meeting & Budget Hearing
In an effort to provide excellent communication with HJT1 families, a video of the recent HJT1 Board of Education meeting is available for viewing. To learn more about the Board and future meetings, please visit our website.
Board Brief
Board member Louise Schrunk earned WI Association of School Boards Level 3 recognition for her participation in professional board member development activities.
Dr. Villalobos completed the AASA National Superintendent Certification, demonstrating a commitment to continued leadership growth.
The Board reviewed school safety drill reports, supporting the district’s ongoing focus on preparedness and safe learning environments.
Adopted a balanced budget for the 2026-27 school year.
Adopted the final 2026-27 tax levy, decreasing the mill rate approximately 4.5%, from $3.98 to $3.80 per $1,000 of equalized property value.
District Information & News
October Students of the Week
See all the great reasons why these students earned Student of the Week on our District Facebook page!
CENTRAL
Oct. 5 - Lilly Wagner & Dawson Erdman
Oct. 12 - Leo Cespedes & Kylie Amend
Oct. 19 - Hanna Roberts & Jared Batista Lorenzo
Oct. 26 - Sawyer Boettcher & London Carviou
LINCOLN
Oct. 5 - Susann Stefan & Issac Alanis
Oct. 12 - Arya Phillips & Liam Schwabenlander
Oct. 19 - Skylar Kreckel & Hunter Teschner
Oct. 26 - Allison Lezama Juarez & Lincoln Carviou
ROSSMAN
Oct. 5 - Marcel White & Ethan Fait-Ramos
Oct. 12 - Kimberlyn Otte & Isabella Godsey
Oct. 19 - Olivia Hennecke & Alana Xiong
Oct. 26 - Lia Lara Ramon & Atlas Beaster
District History Fair
Calling all historians! It’s time to dig into the past, uncover fascinating stories, and share what you discover!
It’s time to start preparing for the HJT1 Annual History Fair! We are excited to invite students to explore a historical event or person that interests them and share what they learn with our school community. Check out theParticipation Guide.
Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Hosted at Lincoln Elementary School
CLICK on the image above or use this LINK to register for the History Fair. Registration closes on November 3, 2026!
Sign Up to Have Soup With the Sup!
Make plans to attend Soup With The Sup events with Dr. Villalobos, School District of Hartford Jt. 1 District Administrator (Superintendent)! The SIGN UP deadline is November 8th!
Dates:
NOVEMBER 11, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
FEBRUARY 3, 2027, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
APRIL 14, 2027, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
WHY ATTEND?
Have a seat at the table. Enjoy a casual meal and conversation
Ask questions & share ideas. Talk about the things that matter to you and your community.
Get an inside look at HJT1. Learn what’s happening, what’s next, and where we’re headed.
Hartford Area Emergency School Closing Procedures Letter
Dear Hartford Area Schools Families, Students, and Staff:
The winter season will soon be upon us, and we in the Hartford Area Schools understand that our decision to keep open or to close a school in bad weather has a significant effect on families. We also believe you know what is best for your child. If you believe they would be safer at home and should not attend school in poor weather conditions, or if you are uncomfortable with the weather conditions at any point during an unfavorable weather day, we would encourage you to act upon that belief. Communicate with your appropriate school or district administrator and make the necessary arrangements.
Please note Hartford Area Schools typically will not implement late starts or early dismissals due to inclement weather. For a variety of reasons, including travel where students are still impacted by less than ideal road conditions, the shared bus routes across the districts, and the impact it has on student and parent schedules, we have not found a late start or early dismissal to be a great solution. While there may be situations where we do consider these options, please know it is not something we normally feel is in the best interests of our students across the Hartford area.
Lastly, we want to assure you any decision we make is made with a focus on the safety of our students and staff. In recent years, we have received feedback about the conditions where certain individuals live, and while we fully respect these individual perspectives, please know our responsibility is to care for all of our district’s students no matter where they reside. Conditions in the recent past have looked different at various points of the day, or across the 225 square miles of the Hartford area. Please keep in mind that as parents/guardians, you ultimately have the ability to determine whether or not your student will be in attendance if school is not closed.
Besides the media listed in this letter, each public school district and private school may use additional means of communication to notify parents/guardians and students of school closings (e.g. ParentSquare, Skyward). It is very important to ensure your contact information remains updated in our Student Information System throughout the year in order to get the most timely and accurate information to you.
To acquire up-to-date school closing information, please utilize the following media resources:
Have you seen our refreshed district website? We've updated our online home to help families, staff, and community members stay connected with all things HJT1!
Take a look, explore what's new, and bookmark www.hjt1.org for easy access to district news, resources, and important information. New look. Same commitment to Cultivating the Future! 💜
🌱 Cultivating the Future!
🎧 District Download — Season 2
Healthy smiles help build bright futures, and we're excited to share a new opportunity that's bringing dental care directly to our students!
🎙️ Season 2, Episode 4: Bridging Brighter Smiles - A Reason to Smile! This episode features the Director of Pupil Services, Jennifer Eason, as she introduces Bridging Brighter Smiles, a program designed to make dental care more accessible and convenient for our district families.
No cost to families!
All students are eligible, regardless of insurance status!
Convenient dental care provided right at school!
Because healthy students are ready to learn, grow and thrive. That's something worth smiling about! 😁
Watch the video (below) or listen (click the button below) whenever it fits your day!
Before volunteering with students or chaperoning a field trip, all volunteers must complete required volunteer training and paperwork. That’s why we’re offering several Volunteer Classes throughout the school year. You only need to attend ONE session to get trained, complete your paperwork, ask questions, and be ready when an opportunity to volunteer comes your way. *All volunteers are pending background check approval.
Wisconsin Act 89 requires staff training to prevent grooming and maintain appropriate boundaries. The WI Department of Public Instruction also recommends it for volunteers. Thank you for taking time to complete the volunteer training so you are better able to recognize concerning behavior, understand safe communication practices, and help keep our students safe.
Training Date Options:
ALL Volunteer Class Times are 6:15 - 7:00 PM at Lincoln Elementary School Library.
November 17, 2026
January 19, 2027
February 16, 2027
March 16, 2027
April 20, 2027
May 18, 2027
Even if you’re not sure when you’ll volunteer, we encourage you to complete the training now so you’re ready when the opportunity comes!
We get to support our students. We get to strengthen our schools. We get to do it together.
Contact Mr. Navarre with any questions regarding the classes, no matter your school of interest.
The HJT1 School District is proud to be a part of the Hartford community. Opportunities in our community area are included below for your information. HJT1 is not affiliated or individually endorse these opportunities.
Click on the images below for more information!
NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
The Board is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity for all students in the District. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student program and activities. The Board is also committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment policies and practices as they relate to students. The Board’s policies pertaining to employment practices can be found in Policy 1422, Policy 3122, and Policy 4122 - Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity. The District will identify, evaluate, and provide a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities who are determined eligible for special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504).
The Board designates the following individuals to serve as the District’s "Compliance Officer" –
Doan Bui, Principal, Rossman Elementary, 600 Highland Ave, Hartford, WI 53027, 262-673-3300 ext. 2103, bui@hjt1.org; Jennifer Eason, Director of Pupil Services, 402 W. Sumner St, Hartford, WI 53027, 262-673-8042 ext. 4122, jeason@hjt1.org.
Students and District employees are required, and all other members of the District community and Third Parties are encouraged to promptly report suspected violations of this policy to an administrator, supervisor, or other District official so that the Board may address the conduct. Any teacher, administrator, supervisor, or other District employee or official who receives such a complaint shall file it with the District’s Compliance Officer within two (2) days. The complaint procedure will follow Board Policy 2260.
NOTICE & STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Board of the Hartford Jt. 1 School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activity and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The District’s Title IX Coordinator(s) are: Doan Bui, (262) 673-3300 ext. 2103, 600 Highland Ave, Hartford, WI 53027, bui@hjt1.org; Jennifer Eason, (262) 673-8042, 402 W. Sumner St, Hartford, WI 53027, jeason@hjt1.org.
Any inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator(s), the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The Board has adopted a grievance process that provides for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any action that is prohibited by Title IX and/or its implementing regulations. The grievance process is included in Policy 2266 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities. The grievance process specifically addresses how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of Sexual Harassment, and how the District will respond.
