Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Student Engagement & School Perceptions Survey, Talented, Advanced and Gifted Identification, Board Responsibilities & Community Engagement. As a conservative taxpayer and local small business owner, I understand how to grow a business and make tough financial decisions, Ms. Houpt claimed. An effort to recall four of the Mequon-Thiensville School District's board members failed Tuesday evening, with all four retaining their seats by a roughly 58-42 margin. Scarlett Johnson, Kris Kittell, Charles Lorenz and Cheryle Rebholz will run in the Nov. 2 Mequon-Thiensville School Board recall election. "I certainly experienced racism in my life and it is humiliating, though it didnt define me. Also moving on to the April 5 general election will be Jason Levash, with 1,952 votes (20%), Scarlett Johnson, with 1,936 votes (19.83%) and Jill Chromy, with 1,766 votes (18.09%). .votebox_legend { Jill Chromy was third with 3,474 votes (21.58%) and Scarlett Johnson was fourth with 3,373 votes (20.95%). Spokesmen for Kleefisch did not answer questions about what Kleefisch thought of the comments. .inner_percentage.Republican { .votebox { Incumbent Akram Khan defeated Kristopher Kittell in the special general election for Mequon-Thiensville School District Board of Education on November 2, 2021. margin-bottom: 4px; An election is to be held in the School District of Mequon-Thiensville, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Contrary to common misconceptions, local government, which includes the Common Council and the School Board, influences the lives of its residents far more than the national government does. Likewise, the School Boards duties involve monitoring student achievement and exercising general supervision over schools; enacting, altering or repealing rules and regulations for the school in regards to district priorities; setting the goals and operational policies that the district administrator needs to carry out; evaluating school operations; adopting a budget for the school district; communicating with the public; and advocating the importance of scholarly endeavors among the community. "[8], Recall supporters filed recall paperwork on June 21, 2021. U.S. President | New developments will need to increase our tax base as planned so that a heavier tax burden is not placed on residents. The two candidates who were challenged with recall elections Christine Schultz and Akram Khan have both announced they will not seek reelection. An excellent education has long been the tradition for Mequon-Thiensville schools, but over the past several years our district has seen a sharp decline while neighboring communities have shown marked improvements. .outer_percentage { font-size: 20px; } ADVERTISEMENT Paul Buzzell received the most votes, 2,674 (27.39%). Over the past year, the MTSD School Board has routinely abandoned their voting responsibilities to MTSD Superintendent Matt Joynt. height: 50px; He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Business and Director of Strategic Growth and Business Development for the Batterman School of Business at Concordia University Wisconsin. .race_header.democratic { Paula and her husband Scott moved to Mequon in 2001, and share a love of their community with their two boys who are both Homestead High School graduates. September 14: Loup City Public Schools, Nebraska City Hall (262) 242-3100 Police (262) 242-3500 Public Works (262) 236-2913 More: Mequon-Thiensville School Board candidates discuss improving academic performance, race and diversity and COVID-19 mitigation measures. .results_row td:first-child { | Kris Kittell, who is running to unseat an incumbent in a Mequon-Thiensville School Board recall election, says the Holocaust references he posted to social media were not intended maliciously. About a month ago, three conservative candidates for school board seats in the west Wisconsin city of Eau Claire stoked controversy about a teacher training program that they claimed could exclude . color: #888; Explaining his future goals, Mayor Abendroth stated that he plans to build upon the administration that he has formed over the past three years. } Email:ahopkins@mtsd.k12.wi.us. Shelley has earned BS degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Heidelberg College; an MS in Clinical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University; and an MBA in Operations from the University of New Hampshire. } border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Shelley served as Treasurer of Safe Play 4 All, raising $60,000 to replace playground equipment at the elementary schools. In the private sector, we are focused on improving our service and lowering costs, and the government has been doing the opposite. To grant the mayor executive powers, the system allows him or her to veto any legislative actions by the Common Council, which can only be overridden by a two-thirds vote of the nine Common Council members. Spring 2023 Election - Mequon-Thiensville School District. This will negatively impact our cherished low tax rates and residents quality of life if we dont want to reverse Mequons increasing pattern of borrowing funds., Alderman Strzelczyk wields a combination of both political and business experience. Email:ptaebel@mtsd.k12.wi.us, 5000 W. Mequon RoadMequon, WI 53092262-238-8500, Site MapStaff DirectoryCalendarsMenusSafety Reporting FormAsk MTSDEnroll in MTSD, EmploymentAccessibility StatementPrivacy StatementNon-discrimination and Equal OpportunityAnnual NoticesTransparency Center. font-size: 0.9em; In terms of her qualifications, Ms. Braverman possesses a large range of experience across various industries, including information technology, manufacturing and engineering. The primary follow a months-long effort to try and recall Mequon-Thiensville School Board members Wendy Francour, Erik Hollander, Akram Khan and Chris Schultz. text-align: left !important; Our volunteer School Board members are servant leaders who work together with administration toward our district's . } Lastly, Mr. Wirth boasts a series of accomplishments that he performed in office as additional evidence for his qualifications. Note: polling place locations and times are subject to change. Discussing her experience, Ms. Braverman explained, I am experienced in managing multimillion dollar portfolios with a mix of information technology and business process improvement programs., I have delivered cost-effective business solutions through collaboration with global leadership, which includes finding common ground despite individual views or opinions, Ms. Braverman stated. To strengthen his stance, Dr. Armstrong announces his goals and his large range of non-governmental experience. display: inline-block; Two challengers have won seats on the Mequon-Thiensville School Board in the April 5 election. width: 50%; } .inner_percentage.Libertarian { New leadership is necessary in order to restore true and transparent representation of our students and our community. Architectural Board: January 10 - 6:00 P.M. Planning Commission: January 10 - 6:00 P.M. . } } overflow: hidden; padding-top: 3px; Representing the district for 12 years, Mr. Wirth then decided to not seek reelection three years ago because [he] self-imposed [his] own term limits and [he] did not want to get stale. After three years out of office, he rekindled the passion necessary for him to work in office again. My goal is to create and maintain the kind of community residents want, Mayor Abendroth said. The candidate filing deadline is Oct. 5. Ballot measures, Who represents me? Ms. Braverman described building stronger relationships and improving communication with residents as a significant goal of hers. Instruct 7th grade enriched mathematics & science, including distance learners. Our subscribers make this reporting possible. Rebecca wont play these political games, and will continue to support concerned parents who want to take back control of their childrens education, said an email from Kleefisch's campaign. Schools Details: WebAn election is to be held in the School District of Mequon-Thiensville, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Based on my qualifications, I was appointed to Mequons Branding Committee by Mayor Dan Abendroth.. .race_footer { [1][2][3] Cheryle Rebholtz ran against Francour, Charles Lorenz ran against Hollander, Kristopher Kittell ran against Khan, and Scarlett Johnson ran against Schultz. Ms. Braverman then added, A strong, collaborative leadership team is needed to ensure that strategic goals are met and that concerns are addressed along the way. So I'm honored and humbled and very grateful," Johnson said. February 15 the field will narrow to four for the April election. .non_result_row { Johnson deleted her Twitter account altogether on Monday after the Journal Sentinel asked questions about her past tweets. On their website, recall supporters listed out the following platform:[6], Dereliction of Duty: The Abdication of Voting Responsibilities. The other three members of the board were not eligible for recall as they had not served in the office for at least one year. height: 56px; I believe that I can bring greater openness to the government, Dr. Armstrong stated. All four incumbents held onto their seats by comfortable margins.. Instead, they dismissed questions about the principal as rumor mongering.. A majority of voters cast ballots in favor of keeping board members Wendy Francour, Erik Hollander, Akram Khan, and Chris Schultz in office, defeating all four recalls. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { font-weight: 300; We must honestly and skillfully address our issues before they adversely affect student growth and achievement.. } max-width: 600px; .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Johnson said in a phoneinterview that being Puerto Rican, she is not a white supremacist. In terms of civic involvement, Mr. Wirth served as the alderman for District 4 from 2001 to 2013, as a board member of the Mequon Community Foundation from 2015 to the present and as a commissioner of the Mequon Planning Commission from 2007 to 2010.. Three incumbents Shelley Burns, John Daniels III and Paula Taebel will be joined on. In addition to her goals, Ms. Cyrier also possesses an arsenal of business and leadership experience. As a former Homestead science teacher, Ms. Christine Schultz now aims to assist the district through a position on the School Board. She was named to Kleefisch's leadership team earlier this fall. Phone: 414-732-7297 background-color: #6db24f; Mequon-Thiensville school board candidate Paul Buzzell is being accused of felony election fraud in a complaint to the police department regarding a photo of a completed ballot that he allegedly posted on Facebook contrary to state law. padding-left: 8px; Mequon, WI 53092 .percentage_number { Two challengers have won seats on the Mequon-Thiensville School Board in the April 5 election. I communicated with many of you by email, phone and in-person, and I plan to communicate even more regularly and to add social media to my communication tools., Government needs to do a better job of seeking input from residents and of letting people know what is happening at City Hall, Mr. Wirth said. font-size: 12px; .indicate_scroll { Box 7984 Madison, WI 53707. } Paula has a spirit of helping others. text-align: center; And in the Mequon-Thiensville School District, five candidates are seeking two seats on the school board. top: 2px; Mailing Address P.O. margin: 0; } We must hold our district administration responsible for the climate and culture of our district. FTE: 0.800000 Shift: Shift 1 MEDICAL ASSISTANT Summary: A Medical Assistant is a healthcare professional and an essential member of the patient-centered healthcare team. Through a position on the Mequon-Thiensville School Board in the Nov. 2 Mequon-Thiensville School Board & amp ; science including. 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