The Whitewater common council meeting is set up to be a direct avenue between the community and the board who runs it.
This is exactly the opportunity University of Wisconsin- Whitewater (UWW) student John Doe needed. He waited for the section of the meeting left for the public to speak and took his chance.
“I believe he need a stop sign on the intersection of Prince and Florence St. It makes it dangerous to walk to class because of the uncontrolled intersection and the students who walk there,” Doe said.
The simple but strategic move would improve safety in the area. When walking through the intersection, it is easy to feel the confusion on when to cross or not.
Drivers in the area also feel if we put a stop sign there, it would also need for a tree to be cut down. This of course would add a little bit more to the project’s budget.
Whitewater school district annual report
There is a lot to be happy about for the Whitewater Unified School District. District administrator, Mark Elworthy spoke to the common council Tuesday night to credit his schools. The achievements of the 2018- 2019 school year were presented with passion and pride.
The achievements include: Jerry award winners, Whitewater high school’s robotic world championship qualifier, and the 5th annual Golf Fore! Whitewater Kids event.
This year, the Golf Fore! Whitewater Kids event raised $8000, which will support scholarships, Family emergency funds, the Whippet Booster Club, and the Whitewater Parents Association.
“The best part of this is that the team mates share with the younger students in K-12,” Elworthy said.
The magic formula to running a successful school district starts with the teachers. The WUSD has no problem keeping good teachers and having them move up through the school district’s ranks.
“It’s important for us to attract and retain quality people… We provide them professional development and opportunities for room and growth,” Elworthy said.
This proves true based upon the impressive list of current and former teachers who have been recognized on the National Board of Certified Teachers.
The new and upcoming challenge for WUSD will be next year when there is a possibility that neighboring districts could be merging with the WUSD. This means more cash and properties, but also more debt and students. The final decision will be known by Jan. 15, 2020.
In other action Tuesday, the board:
- Introduced the clean sweep program, which will take place on Friday Oct. 4, 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.
- The ongoing Milwaukee St. project is going into phase two and will be completed before the end of winter.
- The Whitewater municipal building is having new building hours and they can be found on the city website https://www.whitewater-wi.gov .
- Introduced that free English classes will be taught at Whitewater high school for more information, you can visit their website https://www.whs.wwusd.org
- October 11 brings a new score tour to Whitewater. The tour will take brave souls around town to visit some of Whitewater’s most iconic and haunted sites.