Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Two local veterans groups are planning a new Greendale memorial and are eying school district property at Broad Street and Southway.
Two local veterans groups are planning a new memorial honoring Greendale veterans. Members of the American Legion Post 416 and VFW Post 10519 are eying school district land on the northeast corner of Broad Street and Southway. The groups have begun discussions with the school district and village on the project, American Legion Post Commander Tim Baranzyk said during a School Board meeting Monday. He said he was pleased with initial conversations with Superintendent John Tharp and Village President John Hermes. Plans, while still preliminary, include a kiosk that would list veterans from Greendale and allow people to view the history of each soldier, Baranzyk said. The American Legion and VFW are currently working to set up a nonprofit …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Officials are pushing for the field to be ready in time for the 2014 season after renovations that include an artificial turf infield.
Renovations of the Brinkman baseball field are on track to begin after graduation, with the goal of getting the field ready in time for the 2014 season. The Greendale School Board on Monday approved a construction manager contract with CG Schmidt, which came in with a low bid of $27,500. CG Schmidt also managed the 2007 high school renovation project. Plans will be submitted to the village this week for board approval in June, Director of Building and Grounds Brian Koffarnus said. "Our engineering process is moving along," he said. Plans call for a turf infield and natural grass outfield, a new outfield fence and an orientation in the east-to-northeastern direction. The renovations were made possible thanks to the Reiman Foundation's …
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Kathleen Wied-Vincent, who lost in her bid for the Greendale School Board, said the election set the standard for the state.
A week after losing out in her bid for the Greendale School Board, Kathleen Wied-Vincent told board members at their meeting Monday the election set the standard for the rest of the state. "I really believe that our district set the bar higher for the state of Wisconsin on how elections should be run with integrity, with the best interest of our students in mind," Wied-Vincent said. Wied-Vincent was one of three challengers running against incumbents Tom Slota, Victoria McCormick and Melanie Kuzmanovic, who were all re-elected in the April 2 election. Katie Mevis and Roger Dalkin also ran for a spot on the board. Wied-Vincent, a 1985 Greendale High School graduate, also praised the incumbents, saying they will help the community continue …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Tom Slota, Melanie Kuzmanovic and Victoria McCormick were the top three vote-getters in Tuesday's election.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Tom Slota, Melanie Kuzmanovic and Victoria McCormick were the top three vote-getters in Tuesday's election.
All three incumbents were re-elected to the Greendale School Board in the general election Tuesday. According to unofficial results, longtime board member Tom Slota was the top vote-getter with 1,748 votes (20 percent). Board newcomer Melanie Kuzmanovic came in second with 1,638 votes (19 percent). They are each elected to three-year terms. Incumbent Victoria McCormick was the third-place finisher with 1,576 votes (18 percent). She will serve a one-year term to fill the remainder of former member Jim Schutte's term. Challenger Kathleen Wied-Vincent was next with 1,379 votes (16 percent), followed by Katie Mevis with 1,076 votes (12 percent) and Roger Dalkin with 915 (10 percent). The Greendale Village Board incumbents also kept their seats…
Monday, April 1, 2013
Here's all the information you need to know about where to vote in Greendale and background on the candidates.
Tuesday, April 2, is Election Day in Greendale, and Patch has everything you need to know before you head to the polls. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you need information on where to vote and who’s on the ballot you’ll find it here. Village Board of Trustees (2 seats) Read more about the Village Board race School Board (3 seats) Read more about the School Board race Milwaukee County Board - District 17 Read more about the County Board race Milwaukee County Circuit Court (Branch 45) Read more about the Branch 45 race Milwaukee County Circuit Court (Branch 11) Milwaukee County Circuit Court (Branch 26) State Supreme Court Read more about the State Supreme Court race State Superintendent of Schools Read more about the state …
Friday, March 29, 2013
Candidates for Greendale School Board discussed the frequent attacks against the school district administration and board during a candidate forum Wednesday.
Among the questions the League of Women Voters posed to School Board candidates during a forum Wednesday was one about the many negative comments frequently posted online—Greendale Patch, in particular—about school-related issues. From the resignations of a principal and outreach coordinator, to a late call to cancel school, the criticism of school district leaders is not in short supply. But do they match the general consensus of the public? Or do those comments represent the views of a minority, albeit a loud one? Most of the candidates believed it to be the latter and blasted commenters for using anonymous names. The incumbents up for re-election said they rarely get criticism through phone calls or emails—a far cry from the comment …
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Katie Buskiewicz-Mevis is one of three challengers looking to win a seat on the Greendale School Board on April 2.
Name: Katie Buskiewicz-Mevis Age: 40 Address: 8201 Fairmont Lane Family: Married to Jim. Three daughters, ages 8, 10 and 12. Two attend Canterbury Elementary and the other is at Greendale Middle School. Occupation: Sales at SuccessFactors, an SAP Company, selling Talent Management software. Also worked as an IT professional, account management and sales with Computer Associates and spent eight years as a stay-at-home mom, from 2001-2009. Education: After graduation from Greendale High School, I attended UW Milwaukee for a year. I quickly realized traditional 4 year college path was not going to be my path to success. I combined a technical school education with my drive, determination, and entrepreneurial vision to achieve the professional…
Friday, March 22, 2013
Teacher salaries rise 3 percent under an agreement reached between the district and teachers union.
The Greendale School Board has approved an agreement with the teachers union that calls for a salary increase of 3 percent for the 2012-13 school year. The contract results in each teacher getting a total of $1,897, which is prorated for new hires and part-time employees, according to a district news release. The board approved the contract unanimously in its meeting Monday. The increase is part of Greendale's approved budget for this year. "Our teachers are among the best in the state in dedication to their students and innovation in classroom techniques and educational tools, all while adhering to the core values and standards required by our district and the state," School Board President Joe Crapitto and Superintendent John Tharp said …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Greendale school officials said the new federal health care law is certain to increase costs, and wanted to add Open Enrollment seats at the high school to generate more revenue.
Budget uncertainty—and the new federal health care law in particular—has prompted the Greendale School District to add 14 ninth-grade seats through the state's Open Enrollment program. While the specifics of the federal Affordable Care Act are still unfolding, Greendale school officials say it's clear health costs will increase. The district expects at least a 4 percent increase in rates due to impact fees. In addition, at least 50 staff members not currently covered will obtain coverage through the school district—or else the district pays a penalty, Business Director Erin Green wrote in a memo. The district also proposed adding Open Enrollment seats because sections of some core classes may have to be added due to high class sizes, Green…
Mercury
1:33 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
We must and should honor our veterans for their service to our country and now to our village. This is work that should be at the front of the line of our school district and my village. Three cheers for our Village President Mr. Hermes and our School Administrator Dr. Tharp and their efforts to make this project a reality sooner rather than later. more ›