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Multiple New Berlin‑area property owners ask to detach parcels from West Allis‑West Milwaukee district
Summary
Four petition groups representing clusters of New Berlin parcels told the board they seek detachment under Wisconsin statutes, citing proximity to New Berlin schools, higher performance metrics in New Berlin, and minimal fiscal impact to the district; the board will consider the petitions at its Feb. 23 meeting.
Property owners from several New Berlin neighborhoods presented petitions at the West Allis‑West Milwaukee School Board meeting on Feb. 9 asking that small areas be detached from the district and attached to the New Berlin School District.
Petitioners presented four petitions of varying size. An early presenter said a Makosi group petition covers 114 homes west of 124th Street and claimed 86% household support for detachment, saying travel‑time studies show shorter commutes to New Berlin middle and high schools. The presenter said only 8 of 55 children in that petition area attend West Allis‑West Milwaukee schools…
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