Weyerhauser School District Consolidation

The proposed consolidation of the Chetek and Weyerhauser school districts is continuing to move forward almost unopposed. One would think that bussing kids 20 miles to another school district would have more of an outcry. The Weyerhauser parents view Chetek as a viable alternative to the expenses of maintaining their own school district.

Two Weyerhauser residents calling themselves  Citizens For Democracy have vowed to circulate petitions asking for a referendum.  Until now there has not been an effort to determine support by local  residents; however, the school board meetings have been open to the public and attending residents  have been inquisitive but not in opposition.  A referendum may reinforce the will of the Weyerhauser parents though.  

This consolidation does not carry the public impact that a  suburban consolidation might. For example, only 52 signatures on a petition is needed  to bring a referendum into play. This will likely be a blip on anyone else’s  radar but to the small towns of Chetek and Weyerhauser consolidation means  adjustments will need to be made to accommodate everyone. 

I should point out that one alternative to the Chetek School District  was  Cameron. However, the  town of Cameron generally resists working with its neighbors and charts  its own course.  They were not interested in working with Weyerhauser although they are next door neighbors and a more convenient alternative for Weyerhauser students.

Kudos to Chetek for lending a hand when needed.

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3 thoughts on “Weyerhauser School District Consolidation

  1. Sorry, where’s this? That wasn’t said anywhere in the story. I can kind of figure it out, but I’m still grappling with placing it and understanding it.

  2. Kudos to Chetek for lending a hand when needed.

    …wondering whether it’s the desire to help or raise their third Friday in September count.

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