Board discusses surplus property options and swears in newly elected trustee Jason Zimbarski

The Muskego-Norway School District board reviewed recent surveys and options for district-owned parcels near Muskego Lakes Middle School and Mill Valley on April 13, and trustees asked clarifying questions about lot boundaries, retention ponds and how sale proceeds would be used.

A staff presenter explained that surveys have split the properties into multiple lots (Muskego Lakes into three parcels; Mill Valley into two parcels) and said the next step is legal review to determine whether the board can declare the parcels "no longer needed for educational purposes" and proceed with sale. The staff member said proceeds would typically be recorded as revenue and could be used to support fund balance or placed into the district's capital projects fund; staff cautioned that timing of sales and the state equalization formula could affect whether there is an immediate tax impact if proceeds are spent in the same fiscal year.

Trustees asked for clarification on which lot contains the retention pond (staff said it remains on the school's Lot 2) and how funds would be allocated if property were sold. The presenter said the board will return with legal guidance and a formal declaration of surplus property when ready.

At the same meeting the board administered the oath of office to Jason Zimbarski, who recited the oath to support the U.S. and Wisconsin constitutions and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office. The board also approved NEOLA policy revisions tied to Act 57 and accepted several gifts and donations noted in the agenda.

No final decision to sell any parcel was made at the meeting; staff said the matter will return for board action after legal review and mapping confirmation.