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Pewaukee board moves to formalize scholarships after uptick in requests
Summary
Staff urged a more formal scholarship process for Parks & Recreation programs, noting the current honor-system $50-per-program practice for residents. The board asked staff to draft criteria (residency, typical use of free/reduced lunch verification and timing) and return with a proposed policy.
Board members discussed whether to formalize the program scholarship process after staff said requests have increased this season.
Speaker 5, an unidentified meeting participant, said the department has historically offered up to $50 per program per season on an honor system and that most other communities require residency and documentation such as free/reduced lunch verification. Staff suggested a timing requirement (requests two weeks ahead of program start) and noted prior outside funding from the Kiwanis had been used but is no longer provided in the same way.
Members debated whether scholarships should cover only school-age children or also include seniors or adults with special needs; some members urged carve-outs for special-needs residents who fall outside school-age categories. Several board members expressed concern about verifying eligibility in a way that avoids public embarrassment for applicants. The board asked staff to draft a policy, including eligibility and documentation processes, and return with a proposal for review.
