PUBLIC NOTICE: The meeting will be live streamed via Zoom for those Board members and individuals unable to attend in-person. If you require special accommodations to fully participate, please notify the School Board Secretary by phone (262) 472-8713 or in writing at least 24 hours prior to the meeting time.
The Board will allow a period of public comment in accordance with Board Policy 187. Anyone wishing to be contacted regarding their comments must complete a Citizen Comment Request Form before speaking. Participants are allotted three minutes, and specific agenda items may not be discussed during this time, though citizens may address those items when the Board considers them. The Board President or presiding officer may interrupt, warn, or end comments that are obscene or disruptive. Complaints regarding District personnel must be submitted in writing to the Superintendent. Speakers should remember that students may be present and conduct themselves in a manner that models the behavior expected of our students.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
SPECIAL REPORT AND/OR ACTION A. Continuation of a potential 26-27 Operating Referendum
To say this year’s mission trip was a success does not even begin to describe the impact of 16 of our high school students and 6 adult leaders driving over 1,000 miles to serve with YouthWorks in Denver, Colorado.
Prior to embarking on our journey, our group was blessed with family, fellow parishioners and Pastor Clarrisa who led us all in prayer for safe travels, the building of community amongst our group and the passion to serve in whatever capacity was needed on our mission trip.
The first day we drove 8 ½ hours and stayed overnight at First United Methodist Church in York, Nebraska. We settled in after a long day of driving and then went into town to bowl. Aaron led us in some engaging team building activities that allowed many of our first-time mission trip participants to feel welcomed and to learn some new things about one another.
We arrived at our Youth Works site in the Denver area Sunday afternoon. Our Whitewater FUMC group would be joined with a youth group from Minnesota and another smaller youth group from Oregon. The Youth Works staff introduced our theme for the week which was, “Made for This,” based on Colossians 3:9-17. We were to look at this week as an opportunity to discover who we are and who we were made to be while studying the Bible and seeing the examples Jesus set for us. Application of what we learned through our devotions and fellowship occurred as we served the community of Denver.
Our leaders and students were divided amongst 5 different work crews that remained the same throughout the week and were a mix of all three youth groups present. Each work crew was then assigned to different sites throughout the city each day. Several sites focused on improving home sites and neighborhoods for the elderly and those in need. There were also several sites that worked directly with the unhoused within shelters and or those living on the streets of downtown. One site, Project Cure, is the largest distributor of donated medical supplies to developing countries. Crews at this site helped collect medical supplies and equipment, sort, package and prepare donations.
Each day began with breakfast, followed by devotions and then we were off to serve at our sites. We met for a community activity following our time of serving each day. Then we returned to our site for dinner, showers, and large-group meeting time with individual church group time. It was amazing to witness the three individual youth groups meld into one large community as the days progressed. The youth took on more of the facilitating of large group time by leading Yeah God moments, examples of where we saw God each day, praying for the group and reading our daily scripture passages of focus. By the last night, all youth were linked arm in arm as they sang worship songs and they were truly inclusive and connected.
Another impactful example of our time this week occurred during our individual church sharing time. Our students shared what they did with their crews each day and how they saw God. It was apparent that their eyes and hearts were 100% in as they served. Testimonies of humility, joy in meeting people in need who were joyful, broken hearts for the amount of need they witnessed and the awe of the dedication of many of the leaders who worked tirelessly at each organization we served.
Our students served, grew in their faith, openly expressed their love for the Lord in front of their peers, prayed for others and proved that the future is bright when we step back and witness how our young adults mirror Philippians 2:3-5 – Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.
In your relationships with one another have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.
The youth group will be doing a sharing at this Sunday’s 8/23/26 10am service at First Methodist Church. Please come to hear the good news from the Youth of Whitewater.
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Whitewater Public Library will be offering free one-on-one technology support to adults age 50 and older and adults age 18 and older with disabilities.
Intergenerational Technology Services (IGeTS)-Mobile will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 pm. at Whitewater Public Library, 431 W. Center St. Whitewater, beginning September 8, 2026. Individuals are encouraged to bring their laptop, iPad, smartphone, or other digital device to receive personalized assistance, learn about device features, and explore accessibility options. IGeTS-Mobile is staffed by trained UW-Whitewater students who are available to answer technology-related questions and provide individualized support, helping participants use their devices with confidence.
“Thanks to a grant from The Trillium Foundation, we are thrilled to bring IGeTS-Mobile to the Whitewater Public Library, making our technology support services more accessible to older adults and adults with disabilities who reside in small towns and rural communities,” said Dr. Jeannine Rowe, professor of social work and gerontology at UW-Whitewater and IGeTS-Mobile program director.
“We are grateful to host this program at the Whitewater Public Library. It will be very beneficial for our community members and will be a wonderful addition to the services offered at the library,” said Sarah French, the library’s assistant director.
Questions related to the IGeTS-Mobile program at Whitewater Public Library should be directed to Sarah French.
About Whitewater Public Library: The Whitewater Public Library promotes lifelong learning, creativity, civic engagement, and entertainment in a space that is welcoming to all. We spark curiosity and encourage discovery through our collections, services, and programs.Learn more at whitewaterlibrary.org.
Sheriff Fell is pleased to announce that the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will offer our fourth and final 2026 Hunter Safety Education Course on October 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and October 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at the Edgerton Conservation Club, 900 Stoughton Road, Edgerton, WI 53534. There will be an in-person introductory session on September 9, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, 200 East U.S. Highway 14, Janesville, WI 53545. Students will need to attend all sessions to graduate.
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1973, is required to complete a Hunter Safety Education Course to legally hunt in Wisconsin. Students must be at least 12 years of age.
Hunter Safety Education Course: Session 1: September 9, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Rock County Sheriff’s Office Session 2: October 17, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club Session 3: October 18, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club
Class size is limited to thirty (30) students. Upon submission of the registration form, the submitter will see an onscreen confirmation message with course information.
The course fee of $10.00 per student will be collected at the first session. If the student is under 18 years old, a parent/guardian will need to attend the first session with the student. Students will receive course materials at the first session.
Seniors in the Park will be showing a foreign caper film about a talented piano tuner who suffers from hyperacusis (an increased sensitivity to sound), inadvertently discovering he has an aptitude for cracking safes.
The 2025 film features rising star Leo Woodall and the iconic Dustin Hoffman, and is rated R (language), with a running time of 1 hour, 47 minutes.
Due to the uncertainty of storms in the forecast, tonight’s Kids to Kids Rummage has been postponed until Tuesday, August 25th from 6:00–7:00 PM at Cravath Lakefront Park.
We want to make sure our young sellers, their families, and all of the toys, books, games, and other treasures they bring stay safe and dry. With the possibility of storms, postponing gives everyone the best chance to enjoy a fun evening without worrying about the weather.
New Date: Tuesday, August 25th 6:00–7:00 PM Cravath Lakefront Park
Thank you for understanding, and we hope to see everyone next Tuesday for a great night of buying, selling, and finding new treasures!
Michelle Dujardin, CPRP | Assistant Parks, Recreation, Community Events Director (262) 473-0121 | (262) 903-9532 | mdujardin@whitewater-wi.gov
The BECI Project is an approximately 190-mile, 765-kilovolt (kV) project in Wisconsin connecting electric facilities in Crawford County with facilities in Walworth County before continuing to the state line.
Walworth County Proposal Map
According to information on the project website at https://www.mgs-projects.com/BECI, “The project is in its early stages, and we are evaluating the study area. No final route has been selected at this time. We are hosting our first round of open houses in August to share project information and gather valuable routing input for study segments. Following the open houses and public comment period, our team will continue to evaluate information, review public feedback and identify preliminary routes to share at future public open houses later this fall.
MGS plans to file an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) in early 2027. Following the filing, the PSCW’s review process is expected to take approximately 12–18 months and will include additional opportunities for public input. Once a final route is approved by the PSCW, we will move into land acquisition, final design, and construction. We currently anticipate the line being placed into service in 2033. Dates are approximate and subject to change.”
Area open house schedule:
Jefferson County Wednesday, August 26, 10 AM-1 PM County Fairgrounds Activity Center: 503 N Jackson Ave., Jefferson, WI 53549
Walworth County Thursday, August 27, 10 AM-1 PM Lake Lawn Resort: 2400 E Geneva St., Delavan, WI 53115
Rock County Thursday, August 27, 4-7 PM Woodman’s Center: 2510 Milton Ave., Janesville, WI 53545
A virtual open house is also available. Detailed maps of the proposed routes can be found on the project website at https://www.mgs-projects.com/BECI.
Walworth County Treasurer Valerie Etzel announces the sale of county-owned properties. Sealed bids are invited and will be accepted by the Walworth County Treasurer’s Office, 100 W. Walworth, Room 103, PO Box 1001, Elkhorn, WI 53121, until 10:00 a.m., August 25, 2026. Please visit the Walworth County website at www.co.walworth.wi.us and under the Treasurer’s Department page, click on “Treasurer In Rem Tax Foreclosures” for instructions, a complete property listing, and the official bid form. Properties are in the towns of East Troy, Geneva, Richmond, and Sugar Creek; city of Lake Geneva. Specific questions may be directed to the Walworth County Treasurer’s Office at (262) 741-4251 or by email at treasurer@co.walworth.wi.us.
