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A motion to approve the WASB contract as presented carried on a voice vote. Board members asked staff to request specific engagement from WASB leadership—requests that included sending association representatives who can address the district’s concerns and provide an action plan on how WASB will represent more diverse member viewpoints.

Board members supporting renewal cited WASB benefits such as discounted access to legal consultation, training, conferences and up‑to‑date legislative briefings. Members opposing or urging caution noted a pattern of other Waukesha County districts leaving WASB and questioned whether the association’s lobbying aligns with the district’s views.

Julie (staff member) said she would review contract language and noted membership functions like legal consults are part of what the association provides. Several board members said renewal should be treated as a one‑year bridge while staff pursue alternatives and request a formal response from WASB; staff noted the WASB membership renewal is due at the end of the month.

No formal amendment to the contract was adopted at the meeting; the board recorded the vote to renew and directed staff to begin outreach to WASB and to research alternatives and the potential fiscal and service impacts of withdrawal.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MNS School Board Meeting 07/14/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted to renew membership in the Wisconsin Association of School Boards for another year while members requested WASB leadership engage on concerns about lobbying, representation and services; board members said they will re-evaluate before next renewal.","taxTitle","Muskego-Norway School District, School Districts, Wisconsin","taxId",53580,"location","Wisconsin","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6164344,"Board hears midyear drug‑free schools update: 10 positives in random testing, 0 evidence in K‑9 searches",465,3739000,4204000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5428796-d76fae149eff67055fe350da01ae0170&start=3739&end=4204","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5428796-d76fae149eff67055fe350da01ae0170/thumbnail_3739000.jpg","/articles/6164344/Wisconsin/Board-hears-midyear-drugfree-schools-update-10-positives-in-random-testing-0-evidence-in-K9-searches","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164344-dc2c2f97c84eb65bcfec8b21a8c15ebb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770458223&Signature=QNYeE8gXdmXwIt7xoJ1gRCWGjN4JUr5muprasmp0tDpAH0dEQmTS8u5SQa7lE90Zi9duDofYRGFvQ7Ey9PSL8gv0NGWkLufHkqHL2FzwjgrNhRVc8W5HdFC~vfXwqkaA5zWxvS-FtQi56I5ASZISE6W3KUYAecOiCnIu73R1U1OkaahDoUw5h~6e59DGxTbqkzDPeT3WIeqhVtiUgK10JbQwdmHMdn4niH927jPhRGRpIxN4gIxeZXC9VigRZr~yV-yLzRdmkPPD09c~BNm7xiefIxJG8K1MGe6-snf5UuHZG~oqcdG2taSgHZkaXcF1Ndu6BxZsuyCjQEabxk7kwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District safety staff and administrators gave the Muskego‑Norway School Board a midyear update on efforts to maintain a drug‑free environment at district schools, including K‑9 searches, random drug testing and prevention programs.

Staff reported that the district conducted 10 searches in partnership with police K‑9 units this year—three outdoor parking‑lot searches and seven indoor searches covering multiple classrooms and rotating through locker rooms—and that no contraband evidence was recovered during those searches.

On random drug testing (RDT) for students with parking permits or in co‑curriculars, staff said the district maintains a testing pool of about 1,600 eligible students and draws approximately 15 students per month (about 150 tests per year). Results presented to the board showed 10 positive RDTs this year: seven positive for nicotine only, two positive for nicotine and marijuana, zero tests that were marijuana‑only, and one refusal that counts as a positive under district procedures.

District safety staff described the RDT program as a deterrent and explained administrative consequences and remediation options: a parking permit violation results in an 18‑week revocation; students may volunteer to enter an intensified testing schedule (consenting to additional random tests) that can shorten the reinstatement period if they test negative. Staff also discussed no‑cost testing provided through a contracted lab and parental options to seek at‑home testing or private services.

Board members raised concerns that many discipline or usage incidents involve freshmen and asked staff to include grade‑level breakdowns in future updates. Several board members discussed whether random testing or other interventions should be extended into middle school; staff said that doing so would require parental buy‑in and funding and that neighboring districts have taken differing approaches.

Administrators emphasized prevention work—peer resistance strategies, classroom instruction on vaping risks, partnerships with local public health and the hospital for family education, and leadership programming for student‑athletes and club leaders. No formal policy changes or votes were taken at the meeting.","District staff reported results from K‑9-assisted searches and random drug testing: ten positive random‑testing results this year (mostly nicotine), zero evidence found in building and parking searches, and ongoing discussions about freshman vulnerabilities and middle‑school prevention.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6164349,"Muskego-Norway reports 70% student involvement in co-curriculars; board hears facilities, MakerSpace and community benefits",723,1932000,2655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5428796-d76fae149eff67055fe350da01ae0170&start=1932&end=2655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5428796-d76fae149eff67055fe350da01ae0170/thumbnail_1932000.jpg","/articles/6164349/Wisconsin/Muskego-Norway-reports-70-student-involvement-in-co-curriculars-board-hears-facilities-MakerSpace-and-community-benefits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164349-c8d84041ef8a111c6e05a595d371969c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770458223&Signature=no0HNfljjwXf~Rk8EUPvJ~L5Q-~sSPVhfqBeDpKR4arnFUogo0djV75UrogRQVjErA-o-XwxBTVqtLj7DuscaMYNzX90hHRkWCXDXUm1GUwvcSc4aF9m4GUmMzM~Vwk-nUV85UdozVKLIw3K~jM0QB1qLAp7FfKk-rhhNblE3d6Gm0C7wxRLo1u0VA3xmAKCErWD5N6mKTkztINPpCdH4fCZIZQeopxea0n7TEnel3yi1dtNQ-ZRW-ySmGibcmszdTAUKuRfg3LdZlmQ4uZb4knsbpqYHA-riwbQlilqUNT~Gf0e0gxDBPmuhHYf7~uL5gZSVialrqbIPCnpDdyHEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ryan McMillan, the district’s activities and athletics director, told the Muskego-Norway School Board that roughly 70% of students participate in at least one co-curricular program and that the district’s investments in facilities helped teams compete and host postseason events.

McMillan said the high participation rate—about 70% of a roughly 1,600-student high school population—supports academic outcomes and community engagement. “When we say we want to be the district of choice, there’s no doubt in my mind if you do your homework you’re going to choose us,” McMillan said.

Board members and staff discussed several concrete connections between facilities and competitive success. McMillan said installing turf at the baseball field two years ago and other facility upgrades, plus booster- and city-partner investments, allowed the district to host sectional games and provided a home advantage that helped the baseball team reach state-level competition.

The report highlighted extracurricular breadth beyond sports: the district pilots MakerSpace tied to a new STEAM wing, a robotics program that qualified for national events, growing girls’ and youth programs, and an expansion to about 65 clubs and activities. The district also cited statewide recognitions for coaches and programs, rising ACT composite scores in the county, and outreach activities such as youth clinics and charity drives by teams.

Board members asked about future facility projects named in the presentation—an ice arena feasibility idea, tennis-court resurfacing, a new scoreboard and improved spectator structures for girls’ soccer. McMillan said the district has master plans and donor/booster conversations underway but that projects require funding decisions. He noted the scoreboard replacement for stadiums would be installed soon and that the district is exploring permanent west-side seating and donor partnerships for dugouts and elevated spectator areas.

McMillan and board members discussed the district’s emphasis on connecting students to activities early to promote academic success and reduce disciplinary issues. The report tied co-curricular participation to higher GPAs and the number of scholar‑athletes recognized at district events.

Less-critical details from the presentation included extracurricular highlights—state championships in girls’ soccer, several state individual titles in track and field, theater and music awards, and alumni engagement—but no board action was taken on facilities or program changes at the meeting.","The Muskego-Norway School Board heard an annual activities report highlighting that roughly 70% of students participate in co-curricular programs, facility investments that helped teams host sectional competition, and plans to expand MakerSpace and other facilities.","actionData","errors"]

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Muskego‑Norway board approves one‑year WASB membership renewal after extensive debate

Board hears midyear drug‑free schools update: 10 positives in random testing, 0 evidence in K‑9 searches

Muskego-Norway reports 70% student involvement in co-curriculars; board hears facilities, MakerSpace and community benefits