Lolli Haws, the superintendent of the Racine Unified School District, is looking for a new job, according to a story by the Racine Journal Times. Haws, who has been on the job for almost four years, has an interview Thursday night with the Winona Area School District. The Board of Education for the Racine Unified […]
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Haws Mostly Compliant With District Expectations
The Racine Unified School District Board of Education is set to vote on whether to approve Superintendent Dr. Lolli Haws as “in compliance with exception” for its requirements that the superintendent protect the district’s assets at their meeting Jan. 23. The exception in question concerns a lack of digital archives for physical records, which will take […]
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Racine Unified Named Ford Next Generation Learning Community
After administrators from the Racine Unified School District worked with the Ford Next Generation Learning to design a master plan for its career academies, the district is being named a Ford NGL community. The Racine Unified School District is the 21st district to become part of the community. The designation means the district becomes part of a […]
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OPINION: Valuing Our Employees, Moving Forward Together
Editor’s Note: This opinion piece was written by by Dr. Lolli Haws, superintendent of the Racine Unified School District. Every day, as I visit our schools, I am reminded how fortunate I am to work in a district full of talented, committed and passionate educators and staff, to lead in a district full of diverse and […]
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Racine Unified Superintendent To Speak At Business Luncheon
Lolli Haws, superintendent of the Racine Unified School District, will speak at the Business Ideas Exchange luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14 at John’s Dock, 303 Dodge St. The business networking group is open to local business owners/operators and groups to share resources. The event is free. Lunch is encouraged, but at your own discretion. […]
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Racine Unified Superintendent To Speak To Caledonia Board
Racine Unified School District superintendent Lolli Haws plans to speak at the Caledonia village board meeting to talk about a $128 million referendum that passed in November. The village board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 at at the East Side Community Center, 6156 Douglas Ave. Haws’ attendance at the village board […]
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Racine Unified Superintendent Explains Referendum Request
Dr. Lolli Haws, superintendent of the Racine Unified School District talks about the school district’s referendum request. Do you have enough information to make a decision? What questions would you want answered? Mount Pleasant wants hearing on Unified referendum Taxpayer group opposes Unified referendum – The Journal Times Unified leaders mull referendum – The Journal Times Racine Unified School District
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Racine Unified Officials Subbing Under Assumed Names
After weeks of rumors, officials with the school district are acknowledging that superintendents – including Lolli Haws – have subbed at area schools under assumed names. The goal, RUSD spokesperson Stacy Tapp told The Journal Times, was to give leaders an inside look at a teacher’s day without putting too much pressure on school staff. […]
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REA Union Members Call For More Collaboration With District
In front of a packed room Monday night, Racine Education Association members called on district administrators to collaborate more with teachers. Union members brought up issues of district administrators substitute teaching under false names, not enforcing blue slips, becoming lax on discipline policies, and asking teachers to pay for the cost of substitute teachers out […]
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Update: Racine Unified Superintendent Cleared
**Updated 10 p.m. June 21 A complaint involving Racine Unified Superintendent Lolli Haws was determined to be without merit. The Journal Times is reporting that an investigation by the Kenosha County Human Services Department’s Division of Children and Family Services concluded and states the complaint that Haws abused a student while serving as a substitute […]
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Racine Unified Advisory Council Members Needed
If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved with the school district but weren’t sure how to fit it into your schedule, Superintendent Lolli Haws has a great opportunity for you. Haws is asking for interested community members to serve on an advisory council to talk about issues affecting the district and “directly support […]
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New Unified Superintendent Outlines Plans for District
After spending her first 90 days getting to know the district, Racine Unified Superintendent Lolli Haws presented a three-year plan to the RUSD Board of Education on Dec. 16: raising student achievement, closing the achievement gap and making sure all schools are positive environments for learning. To reach those goals, Haws wants to implement specific […]