Election 2018: Monroe School Board
The School District of Monroe Board of Education has three open seats in the upcoming election. President Bob Erb has decided not to seek re-election. Incumbents Mary Berger, vice president, and Amy Bazley, deputy clerk, are seeking to reclaim their spots on the board. Two write-ins have registered for the race: Teresa Keehn and Lisa Hendrickson, both former educators.
Position sought: School Board
Age: 49
City/town of residence: Sylvester Township
Family: Married with 6 children
Education: B.A. in political science from Creighton University; J.D. from Creighton University
Occupation: Housewife
Previous elected positions held: current school board member
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve it?
Now, as always, the top concern facing Monroe and many other districts in Wisconsin is funding. Second to funding is the importance of employing and retaining expert, qualified staff. Working to manage these issues takes, experience, patience and the ability to work on solutions that will last for the long term.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
Specific to Monroe is our need to address our buildings and grounds. We need to look at repairs to buildings, utilizing our space to meet 21st Century learning and teaching styles, and enhance the security in our buildings for all who use our facilities. This work is an ongoing process; the goal is to maximize our resources for greatest effect.
Age: 49
City/town of residence: Sylvester Township
Family: Married with 6 children
Education: B.A. in political science from Creighton University; J.D. from Creighton University
Occupation: Housewife
Previous elected positions held: current school board member
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve it?
Now, as always, the top concern facing Monroe and many other districts in Wisconsin is funding. Second to funding is the importance of employing and retaining expert, qualified staff. Working to manage these issues takes, experience, patience and the ability to work on solutions that will last for the long term.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
Specific to Monroe is our need to address our buildings and grounds. We need to look at repairs to buildings, utilizing our space to meet 21st Century learning and teaching styles, and enhance the security in our buildings for all who use our facilities. This work is an ongoing process; the goal is to maximize our resources for greatest effect.