Mequon-Thiensville School District

The Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) is a school district that serves the Milwaukee suburbs of Mequon and Thiensville, Wisconsin. Since 2017, the superintendent is Matthew Joynt.

The district has a ratio of 16 students per teacher.

History

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In recent years,[when?] the district has faced fiscal problems as enrollment started to decline and a new state formula was implemented in school funding. After plans for a $7.5 million budget increase were rejected in February 2006,[1] the district hired a local television personality Dennis Krause as a fund-raiser; giving him the title of Community Resource Director.[2]

In 2017 Matthew Joynt became the superintendent.[3]

In 2021 there was a political movement to recall multiple members of the school board.[4]

Demographics

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MTSD served 3,563 students in the 2012–2013 school year.[5] The students of the district were 82.7% white, 5.8% black, 5.8% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.06% Pacific Islander, and 0.02% Native American.

Schools

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  • Homestead High School
  • Steffen Middle School
  • Lakeshore Middle School
  • Donges Bay Grade School
  • Oriole Lane Grade School
  • Wilson Grade School

Former schools

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  • Range Line Grade School, closed in 2005
  • Grand Avenue School, closed in 1982 (converted to condominiums)

References

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  1. ^ Goodloe, Katharine. "Mequon-Thiensville district considers increasing fees to meet budget". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
  2. ^ Reid Epstein "Meet Me at School in the (Your Name Here) Cafeteria" Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 29, 2006, at A1
  3. ^ "Mequon-Thiensville School District names new superintendent of schools". Fox 6 Milwaukee. May 10, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "Parents, volunteers rally to recall Mequon-Thiensville School District board". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. September 2, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  5. ^ Mequon-Thiensville School District 2012-2013 Performance Report
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