You may call the City Clerk office at 608-348-9741 x9 and ask or visitMyVote at https://myvote.wi.gov/. Filing Window. Strengthening all district leaders, from support staff and faculty to the administrative team and the board is a path forward that I am so proud to be on with my colleagues. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified 14 nominees that are eligible for election to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors. NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION Platteville School District April 6, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an election is to be held in the School District of Platteville, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. [1] Federal officials The current members of the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin are: To view a map of U.S. House districts in Wisconsin and find your representative, click here . My 30 years spent in Platteville are well-rounded. Thank you, Maureen, Isaac and Jonah. If so, where do I vote? Required fields are marked *. I am an educator, myself, here on campus. Platteville School Board Member, Seat 2. The six challengers are Jamie Brogley, Brian Brown, Jeremy Johnson, Colleen McCabe, Curt Timlin and Matt Zielinski. Not only do I have 20+ years of experience in public education, I once worked for the district. endobj If elected, Obershaw said he would like to use his prior board experience and time working for the state to help the district navigate the upcoming budget process as uncertainty looms over whether or how much the state will increase funding to public schools in the 2023-2025 biennium budget. Public Donations Check myvote.wi.gov to confirm your request and track your ballot. racist or sexually-oriented language. The Exponent reached out to each winner for a statement on the election and their victory to hear what they plan to do now: 1 0 obj Districts with school board elections in 2023 Elections in 2023 (69%) No elections in 2023 (31%) Being on the board is about compromising on issues, but not on ethics. Its very important we address this issue and really kind of dig deeper, she said. To do this, we will need more time and energy placed in developing the academic career plans that students and families will need to be well versed in to identify and strengthen the 21st century life and career readiness skills needed for their future success. Sign up for our free food newsletter today! Ul-Haq said his family has made plans to live in Dubuque for the next several years, so he is withdrawing from his reelection bid. Jessica Brogley: I live in the district and have kids who attend. Among the major issues in the school district is the current consideration of a more-than-$50-million building improvement package and potential bond election in November. PLATTEVILLE, Wis. Eight candidates actively vying for three open seats on the Platteville School Board will compete during the Feb. 15 primary. I currently teach courses in educational technology in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. PDF WISCONSIN'S 2023 ELECTIONS - platteville.org P.O. Don't Threaten. 1) Contact the school district clerk. Next Election. Election held on the first Tuesday in April to elect judicial, educational, and municipal officers, and non-partisan county officers, and to express preferences for the person to be the presidential candidate for each party in presidential election years. Grossman said he expects the potential building projects and November referendum to be important issues in the coming months. By a 2-to-1 margin, Platteville Public Schools voters approved the $15 million building referendum April 7. Kasper: If elected, I hope that I can bring a common sense approach to the discussions that occur regarding the pandemic educational pivot plans, pandemic protocols & other related topics that deal with how to proceed with our kids education and special activities in the future. Brogley defined safe spaces as places where students and staff feel welcome to share ideas and learn in a variety of different ways. You have permission to edit this article. State Statute 5.02(5). Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Initial results from the election on Tuesday, April 6 have been made public. Celebrate the 40th Muscoda Morel Mushroom Festival this Saturday! Be Proactive. If re-elected, I will continue to advocate for a more inclusive and equitable school district for all students. Three seats on the Platteville School Board were on the ballot in Tuesday's election. Peterson: There are no particular qualifications required for holding this position; however, I feel I am well suited to continue to serve on the school board because I am invested in public education, and I enjoy being involved and connected in the Platteville community. Votes; Matt Zielinski * 21.0%: . School Board meetings are normally scheduled the second and fourth Wednesday of each month when school is in session. What is my district voting information & polling locations? You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. PLATTEVILLE, Wis. Five candidates are competing for three seats on the Platteville School Board during the spring election April 6. For instance: Should the project look like the concept created by Plunkett Raysich Architects, or should it change? <> Occupation: Employment specialist at Express Employment Professionals and a piano instructor, Family: Married with three children in the school district. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. that is degrading to another person. Matt Zielinski (Clerk),mzielinski@platteville.k12.wi.us Former secondary educator and coach at Monroe High School, 14 years. In the last series of questions, I alluded to the student-centered nature that I feel all successful educational entities will need to shift toward to sustain growth and prosperity for students, families and communities. I currently have two children in the school district. Platteville, WI 53818, Mailing Address What if Im already registered to vote elsewhere? If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. Relevant Experience: Serves on the Tri-State Homeschool leadership team, served on church leadership board and directed homeschool groups since 2015. Use the 'Report' link on Polls open for the election at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at locations countywide. We have phenomenal test scores, but it doesnt seem in other areas we push as hard as we could. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Don't knowingly lie about anyone In relation to the potential building improvement bond measure, Grossman said that, as a parent, he is familiar with the Westview Elementary and Platteville Middle school facilities. Platteville School Board: McCabe and Peterson Comment. She added that she would like to see more opportunities for students to connect with the community and learn from community members. Create a password that only you will remember. How do I check the status of my absentee ballot request? In this particularly difficult year with so many challenges for our community and society, I feel supported by the election results for my input on the various board and administrations decisions. If you have any questions about your polling location, you canclick here, to see your district or contact the City Clerk at 348-9741 x9. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Im going to throw myself into that.. Platteville Common Council (winners) District 1: Todd Kasper 264 At-Large: Lynne Parrott 745 Platteville School Board (top 3 vote getters) Betsy Ralph-Tollefson 949 Jessica Brogley 963 Benjamin Grossman 802 Pecatonica School Board (winners) Kevin Jayne Roy Ruegsegger Dodgeville School Board (winner) Jessica Thuli-Wieczorek 429 Brogley said that in the short term, her priority is ensuring that the schools are safe spaces for students and staff. racist or sexually-oriented language. I think the results show a level of comfort with people who have been involved in education in some way.. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Grossman, an electrical engineer at Avista Inc., received 802 votes. In that role, I have been responsible for the revenue budgets of four radio stations. He said that with the other candidates experiences in education and philanthropy, as well as his own experiences in business and engineering, voters chose a well-rounded slate of candidates. Absentee ballots are mailed out 47 days before a federal election or 21 days before a primary or other election. 4 incumbents retain seats on Platteville School Board, other southwest The approximately 9,000 school districts represent 88% of the 10,196 total districts within those 35 states. Platteville, WI 53818. Recommended for you Sign up for our free food newsletter today! The Telegraph Herald spoke with the four candidates still actively running for the school board. Box 780 Current Status of University Development (2022-2027), UW-Platteville Hosts Rural Education Conference, Potential Security Threat to Campus Causes Panic, Womens Rugby Secures Third at 26th Mudfest, History Club Series: Latin American Fairy Tales. Betsy Ralph-Tollefson,ralph-tollefson@platteville.k12.wi.us With a long track record of leadership in education, I truly feel Im a viable candidate for the Platteville School Board. Being on the school board allows me to support and empower administrators and teachers by making sure they have the resources they need to reach every child. Weve done a lot of great things in the district, and Id like to continue with that continuity of leadership.. General election for Platteville School District, At-large The following candidates ran in the general election for Platteville School District, At-large on April 4, 2023. After having multiple conversations with parents, one common area (for improvement) seems to be improvement of transparent communication and increased partnership with staff and district leadership, Oyen said. Profession: Retired, former adoption services program manager for the State of Wisconsin. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Timlin said he is running for reelection because he wants to see the ongoing referendum projects through to completion and offer any assistance he can using his project management background. Am I currently registered to vote? Thats going to be a major thing for the school board going forward, he said. Missing from Photo: Not knowing what the budget is going to be coming from the state, its critical that we have someone that has experience with that budget process leading the board, Grabandt said. Three three-year terms and a one-year term are open this election cycle. He said the past six years on the board have been all about teamwork, and if reelected, he would work to have that team function as smoothly and efficiently as possible for the betterment of the district. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Choose wisely! He now is retired from his role with the states adoption services and was appointed to the school board in December after the death of former board member Lisa Finnegan. As far as the things I will be working on I can assure the community I will continue to be an advocate for our boards continuous work on expanding the scope of our curriculum to support the learning and growth of each student. The term of office for a school board member is three % Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Dates will appear in a blue box once they are completed. Ralph-Tollefson said she is supportive of a bond measure and the potential building projects. Prior to that, I was employed as a school counselor with the Royall School District in Elroy . There are a couple ways you can find out where you vote. School Board Meetings Your email address will not be published. Notice of Spring Election and Sample Ballots-Type B Notice, 780 N. Second Street, Platteville, WI 53818 | Phone. Recommended for you Jessica Brogley Benjamin Grossman Belinda Lyght 2022-2023 Platteville School District Annual Meeting, Notice of Incumbent Noncandidacy for the 2023 School Board Election, Notice of Meeting of the School District Board of Canvassers, Notice of Spring Election and Sample Ballots-Type B Notice. Curt Timlin (Platteville School District, At-large, Wisconsin Johnson mentioned PHS athletics generally and the recent contract non-renewal of volleyball coach Yvette Updike shortly after the Hillmen made their first trip to the state tournament in 20 years. Platteville School Board: McCabe and Peterson Comment. I think that (University of Wisconsin-Platteville) is a great resource that we are potentially underusing, he said. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Choose wisely! Her four homeschooled sons are not dual enrolled in the district, but she said she still believes she has unique ideas and experiences that could be valuable to the board and area families. Brogley, who teaches at University of Wisconsin-Plattevilles School of Education, received 963 votes, the most of any candidate. Long term, I would like to help the district create opportunities for kids that maybe people didnt think of or couldnt conceive five to 10 years ago, Brogley said. What are your goals if you are elected? One election will be held in the Platteville school district to reduce the number of School Board candidates from eight to six for the April 7 general election. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Decisions coming for school board on building project I just want to continue with that harmony and team-like atmosphere.. McCabe: As a 36-year career educator I want to use my experience and knowledge in the field of education to serve the students and families of Platteville. person will not be tolerated. We won't share it with anyone else. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. I dont think were doing enough of that, Brogley said. Kasper: I am the Director of Sales for QueenB Radio-Wisconsin. Theres always room for improvement, but to see those improvements we have to do a lot of empowering..