Im the end product of a diverse education, starting in Berlin, Germany, as the son of an American spy during the Cold War. During a special board meeting Wednesday night, B Having spent my entire career being non-partisan, working for Presidents from both sides of the aisle, and being in D.C. for some of the most tumultuous periods of our recent history, I know I can bridge the gap and bring common sense into decision-making, steering our community away from knee-jerk reactions and towards a long term strategic plan. Whether its a mindset or the very facilities our children are learning in, we cant afford to continue to operate as if were in the 1970s. background-color: #003388; Parents and their medical providers should be making all medical-related decisions (masking, vaccines, etc), not the schools. After the state-mandated shutdown of all schools was lifted, our district led the way by getting kids back in the classroom, but also provided a virtual option for parents who felt it was best. vertical-align: top; State legislature | a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } .inner_percentage.Libertarian { The fact that we are still requiring children to mask using basically any material they see fit to comply shows that some have not learned much and its time for our policies to change. Our current space is very dated and inadequate to provide the necessary learning opportunities for those that want to pursue those careers. He also briefly served as the leader of the . $('.pastResponses').show(); Now it's his mission to inspire future innovators. font-size: 12px; It is ever changing but we do our best to keep the students where they belong: in school, getting the best education we can give them. The curriculum taught in the schools needs community oversight and approval. As a parent, I am keenly aware of issues in our district that dont match our communitys shared values. This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: West De Pere school board candidates share why they're running, their views before the Feb. 15 primary, Your guide to the Feb. 15 primary election in the Green Bay area, including city council, county and school boards, Where to vote: Green Bay polling locations set for City Council and Brown County Board primary elections, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075907335669, West De Pere school board candidates share why they're running, their views before the Feb. 15 primary. Before joining the P&F+ Advisory Board, Lipka spent ten years as a member of the publication's Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials panel . As a De Pere business owner, and mom to children in the district, I have a vested interest in helping our students succeed. .race_footer { Additionally, I can see things from a different perspective than other candidates who do not have school-aged children in our district. } Check back for updates throughout the evening. De Pere School Board Brown. As Action 2 News has previously reported, the District had announced earlier this week they would be returning to in-person classes on October 19 after being in all virtual classes since October 5. } Children deserve to learn in an environment that is free of discrimination, violence and harassment point blank. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Youngquist and Seeman filed papers of non-candidacy. text-align: center; $('.pastResponses').hide(); The WDP school district has tried to keep students and educators in their classrooms. The teachers should focus on basics to assure our students are competent self-sufficient adults.

. I have resided here since 1996 and I am active in volunteering my time in the school district. Dickert: I am not sure why this question is separated out and doesn't ask about all curriculum such as reading and math? wdpsd.com (920) 337-1393 400 REID ST DE PERE, WI 54115 Work Here? Candidate Jeff Dickert (Nonpartisan) Wolf Hindrichs (Nonpartisan) De Pere, WI 54115 $17 - $20 an hour Full-time + 1 Monday to Friday Day shift + 3 more Easily apply The Caregiver provides personal care and periodic support to other resident focused services such as meal service, activities, and cleaning. Boucher has been banned from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus since 2013, a consequence of inappropriate behavior. Eight years later, after multiple deployments and countless moves, I got my Masters in International Policy and Practice from George Washington University, and finished my military career assigned to the Pentagon. DE PERE Mike LaBouve' is out of the running for a seat on the De Pere School Board, according to the Brown County unofficial election results Tuesday night. Incumbency information for this election was not available. Being a member of the School Board would allow me to help guide the current and future direction of the district. background-color: grey; Noteworthy respondents included U.S. Representative, 694 candidates completed the survey in 2021. Apr 07, 2020. Vote for 2. color: white; Im proud to live in the West De Pere School District, and I want to do everything I can to ensure that the district executes its vision of excellence. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { In-person instruction may pose significant, unnecessary risk to our students and staff, their family members or guardians at home, and the local businesses and organizations they are involved in or support. The impact of our response to this virus has been greater than the virus itself with respect to our children. Election day is April 4. Most residents want to keep critical race theory out of schools. $424,900 4 Beds 3 Baths 2,644 Sq. width: 100% !important; This requires making sure parents feel heard and represented while also giving district staff the flexibility they need to make the educational choices theyve been trained to make in the best interests of our children. height: 100%; There has also been an increased focus on parental choice.

. .results_row.winner { Here's more information about the candidates moving on to the general election: Jeff Dickert, 66, is retired but spent 44 years in education as a teacher, coach, principal, superintendent and leader of CESA 7. This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: De Pere School Board election results for 2023 spring primary, Here's what De Pere School Board candidates think on funding, achievement and curriculum, Nonpartisan in name only, Wisconsin Supreme Court race has political overtones. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { I am happy that West De Pere has kept our kids in school. It is important to provide a broad spectrum of reading material, but whatever is available should be age-appropriate and easily accessible to parents so they can have a say in what their children have access to. .widget-row.value-only.white { Manako - Rawiri Waititi. margin-top: 1em; More:Science saved a UWGB professor's life. top: 0px; width: 50px; The primary will knock out one of the candidates. Highest level of education: Doctor of Chiropractic at Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Relevant experience: Father of three school-aged children (two children attend Westwood Elementary), small business owner for over 20 years, 29-year De Pere resident and stakeholder in our community, Campaign website: deloreyforwdschools.com. font-weight: bold; But as of Monday, no more candidates filed to run, leaving two candidates running for three open seats. Showings to start Thursday 7-28-22 after 1pm. A Chemistry Teacher at West De Pere High School Joe Rukamp is a Chemistry Teacher at West De Pere High School based in De Pere, Wisconsin. } In Howard-Suamico, Ashwaubenon, and Denmark, the incumbents will go unchallenged, while the incumbents in Green Bay, West De Pere, De Pere and Wrightstown will face new challengers. I want to represent our community and help ensure that the traditions of pride and excellence are continued and honored. De Pere Schools has done an excellent job in educating our students as indicated by the State Report Card. I hold a bachelors degree from UW-Stevens Point in Marketing and Communications. NEW! This is also an advantage if we only fill capacity. I pledge to bridge the gap between your child's education and your parental influence. padding-left: 16px; My wife, Tara, and I have 4 daughters in the WDP school district. background-color: red; The district announced the meeting on Facebook Saturday morning after a message was sent to families and staff members late Friday afternoon regarding an advisory that would be sent by the citys health department about in-person classes. .infobox { Her campaign website is the Melissa for School Board Facebook page. His campaign website the Mark Meneau Facebook page. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { Officials in the Unified School District of De Pere decided to extend all classes to be held virtually until November 6 in a meeting on October 5. The Press-Gazette asked all candidates the same seven questions about their relevant experience and their thoughts on public school funding, curriculum, achievement and areas of improvement for their district. The school board approves the final curriculum. You can directly support her work with a tax-deductible donation atGreenBayPressGazette.com/RFAor by check made out to The GroundTruth Project with subject line Report for America Green Bay Press Gazette Campaign. COVID is not going away anytime soon, so we need to continually adjust to this challenge and our staff have taken on this task which shows how professional and dedicated they are. .non_result_row th { Here are 5 takeaways about its impact on kids. Im concerned with the general direction that the public education system is taking in our country. text-align: left; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } margin: 0px 10px; Dickert advanced from the primary on February 21, 2023. Jeff Dickert has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey. height: 50px; So I spend a lot of time these days balancing being in front of a computer and wearing a hard hat to ensure people arent being left behind. Why that's a problem and what can be done about it. } Meneau: Addressing our facility plan and district growth: Our current facilities will have maintenance issues that need to be addressed as well as new building and facility needs. .widget-key { Location: Aurora St. Luke's Southshore:5900 S. Lake Dr, Cudahy. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, 6,087 candidates completed the survey in 2022. Glenville, West Virginia NEW! } padding-left: 10px; Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau PC CC CH QC FRSC (/ t r u d o, t r u d o / TROO-doh, troo-DOH, French: [pj tydo]; October 18, 1919 - September 28, 2000), also referred to by his initials PET, was a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 15th prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984. .results_row { According to Dennis Krueger, the Superintendent for the West De Pere School District, district officials have been working with the citys health department all along, including earlier this week. Bottom 50%. Niffenegger: I am running for school board to be a voice for parents. overflow-x: auto; I feel families should make the decision on whether to keep their child home from school and children should not be questioned by school staff concerning potential COVID symptoms. height: 22px; Voters narrowed the field for the school board down from six in the February primary. } For serving on the board, board members receive $3,200. Download Audio. Meneau: We should continue to learn from history as it helps us understand the positives and negatives from our past. Nonpartisan primary for De Pere School District Board of Education At-large (2 seats) Jeff Dickert, Wolf Hindrichs, Mike LaBouve', Mark Meneau, and Melissa Niffenegger ran in the primary for De Pere School District Board of Education At-large on February 21, 2023. Public policy. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { I know how school boards work and how valuable it is to a school district to have experienced board members. During my career I attended over 600 School Board meetings. I will focus on creating policies and processes that give parents a voice and choice to decide whats best for their children, through increased transparency and informed decision making. padding-bottom: 7px; Niffenegger: Our schools should represent all people. Meneau: Having worked through the pandemic and the extraordinary challenges that came with it, I feel that experience along with my current work has prepared me even more for the upcoming challenges that our district will be facing in the next two to five years. DE PERE - Voters will narrow the field for the West De Pere School Board in the February primary. Mark Meneau, 55, is a strategic account manager with a bachelor's degree in communication and marketing from UW-Stevens Point. Near term, I would consider moving the district office away from the high school and making use of that building for class space. At the meeting, dozens of people spoke before the board voted in favor of and against having students on school grounds. As a member of the WDP School Board, it would be my honor to get more parents and community members involved with school employees in what is happening in the WDP school district. Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Occupation: Dean of Business, IT & Service programs Fox Valley Technical College. Dickert: My 44-year career in education gives me a huge advantage. } Bio: I am currently employed at Conger Industries as an account manager. 29. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { According to state test scores, 46% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading. The candidates are incumbents Scott Borley and Barbara Van. font-weight: bold; Counties | Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 8 hour shifts on variable days. I would suggest that the district look at those students that are not performing well and concentrate on getting them back on track using multiple strategies that does include technology. In 2017, Lipka received the Flavorist of the Year Award from the WFFC. letter-spacing: 0.03em; padding-left: 10px; Sample ballots for the spring electionwill be available soon; you can find your sample ballot by entering your address on the MyVoteWI website. Elections in 2023 | Since the WDP school district released its metrics and updated COVID-19 dashboard, this petition is being updated to address the community concerns regarding these metrics. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} Vote for 2. .survey-result {padding:10px;} Apply today! .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Rawiri Waititi photo credit Te Pti Mori. } Relevant experience: Ive been working with the community for 24 years. And again, a lot of this is because education is an afterthought in everything from voting to resourcing. display: inline-block; Here are the De Pere School Board candidates answers: Mike LaBouve' did not answer the questionnaire.