ccm19931108CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMBfON COUNCIL
MINUTES OF JOINT MEETING OF COMMON COUNCIL AND MUSKEGO-NORWAY
SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Mayor De
Angelis. Also present were Aldermen Patterson, Taube, Sanders,
Misko and Schneider. Alderman Woodard arrived at 9:00 P.M.
Mayor De Angelis introduced Board President Linda LeMaster who
proceeded to introduce Board Members Bruce Brownell, Charles
Damaske, Daniel Kinnick, Linda LeMaster, Jeff Olson, John
Rajkovacz and MaryAnn Seibt. Also in attendance were
Superintendent Richard Wasson, Jean Henneberry, Charles Brenden
and Robert Rammer.
Dr. Wasson distributed folders containing the following
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Philosophy for the Muskego-Norway Schools
Mission Statement
District Initiatives for 1993-94
Third Friday Enrollment Report
Enrollment Project Information
Pupil to Staff Ratios, Revenues and Expenditures Special Education Growth Charts (1973-1992)
Performance Assessments
Successes in Pupil Services Department
Draft of "Stretching the School Calendar"
1992-93 Year End Report - Police Liaison Program
192-93 Annual Report and Supplement
Comment/Suggestion Cards
Discussion followed on census numbers and how they were
obtained as well as how schools were handling additional
student numbers. The School Board stated that their present
intent is to keep Muskego Elementary School operational for at
least three to five years, then purchase land or use the twenty
acres of vacant land near the high school to build a new school.
Board Member Jeff Olson requested the City to watch
multi-family housing closely.
The option of dropping the Town of Norway was discussed and it
was explained that it was a very difficult process with
complicated requirements.
are pleased with the program.
It was agreed that the D.A.R.E. Program is working well and all
programs and District Activities. It was suggested that
A discussion was held on coordinating Parks & Recreation
possibly a master plan could be created to work together to
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strengthen the programs. Mayor DeAngelis suggested that
thought be given to possible consolidation of grounds keeping
to eliminate duplication and effect savings to both the City
and School District.
Dr. Wasson inquired as to whether the City would be interested
District Office site. Mayor DeAngelis responded that,
in buying seven (7) feet of roadway on the twenty acres of new
historically the City has never bought land.
Discussion was held on access at Mill Valley School for Senior
Citizens' Housing Project. Several options were discussed.
Mayor DeAngelis introduced a suggestion of starting a Community
Service Program as a requirement for high school graduation
whereby students would register time and service to the
community where they live. This requirement would make the
students more aware of how the community operates and
good reviews from the Districts who use this program and that
safeguards its citizens. Dr. Wasson stated there have been
the School Board should take a serious look at incorporating
such a program.
Dr. Wasson, on behalf of the School Board, thanked the council
for assistance in securing the required building permits for
construction of new District Office building, tower and press
box.
Linda LeMaster presented a suggestion for incorporating Library
facilities; merging the City's library with the school
library. Ald. Patterson stated the City Library wants to
plan to expand the City Library.
remain autonomous. Within three to five years, there may be a
A discussion was held on the possibility of coordinating
with future combination of services. More research needed to
computer services. Possible security problems were discussed
be done.
Ald. Patterson suggested expansion of Cable Club to involve
more high school students.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Minutes taken by
Mayor David L. DeAngelis