I find it curious that well compensated administrators seem to be bailing out of MNSD. Perhaps they are not enthused about the new incoming superintendent?

Actually, we've only lost one. Joe Schroeder. It's been a series of promotions from within, if you follow the sequence. I don't know that you can make that assumption about Bob Antholine @ MHS.

I agree with there being a "continual cycle of promotions...". Muskego Elementary has had at least 4 Principals in 5 years. I'd like to know if the school board considers the impact of constant turn over on the leadership at the schools. It's almost like being a Principal is what you do until the job at the District opens up (or is created).

Some of our country's finest in leadership are fresh out of college. They're called soldiers. My point was that comparing the top administrator of a city to a vice principal, MNSD is top heavy in compensating its administrators. As regards to respect from teachers, how much do you think they will have for a superintendent who never was a teacher?

The personnel to whom you refer all have Phd. behind their names. That means they have Dr. in front of their names. It is now more important than ever to have well educated people providing direction for MNSD. What many people do not realize is, if our school system falters or fails, the city as whole will suffer geatly. Anyone starting or contemplating on startng a family is faced with many difficult decisions including, where to raise their children. The most important variable to that question is, how well does the school system perform. A poor performing school system will shake the very foundation of a community, no matter how well the Mayor or any other elected official performs their job. I cannot think of anyone who would want their children to be poorly educated. To retain these people they must be properly compensated. That beutiful 4-5 bedroom house that you will one day outgrow will be very difficult to sell if the school district is receiving a failing grade. This is simple economics,something I hope they are teaching in the high school.

Wanted to clarify that as the article is written, we haven't included "Dr." in front of Dennis Bussen's, Kelly Thompson's or Joe Schroeder's name. AP style discourages it unless they are medical doctors (not that I agree with that call at all). I apologize if the omission was confusing.

Let me clarify my point, comrades. While MNSD has trimmed staff and changed insurance carriers for their employees because of Act 10, PERHAPS administration costs could be reduced as well. I agree 100% with Simple Bacon's statement that being a principal is like a holding area until you get a position at the ESC. I expect the next thing to be heard is, like New Berlin, the janitors are being eliminated at MNSD and a cleaning service brought in (to save $$$)

I would like to know if Kelly Kluck gave a reason for her resignation. Was it family reasons or other? Did she go to another district or have another job lined up? I do find it odd that some of the schools in MNSD have lost principals so frequently.