Eagleville parents push to save charter school ahead of Mukwonago School Board vote

Parents and community members are making a final push to save Eagleville Elementary Charter School as the Mukwonago School Board prepares to vote on its potential closure.More than a dozen parents gathered to voice concerns over the proposal, saying they have been calling, texting and emailing district leaders since the superintendent recommended closing the school. Parents say they don't believe potential alternatives to closing Eagleville are getting enough consideration.

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You are arguably taking away the only thing that sets this district apart, that is different from a traditional public school, Eagleville parent Courtney Bogunovic said. Eagleville is a public charter school that focuses on outdoor-based learning.The district has cited declining enrollment as one reason for considering the closure and says there is room at its other elementary schools for Eagleville students. Parents, however, argue that Eagleville itself has maintained enrollment. Some also say they would consider le