Belleville school board
There are two candidates for three spots on the Belleville school board. Julie Porto and incumbent Kevin Spiegel are on the ballot.
Position sought: Belleville school board
City/town of residence: Town of Exeter
Education: BLS, Iowa State University
Occupation: Retired
Previous elected positions held: Have never held a position in public office.
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve them?
I am running for school board because public education in Wisconsin is in trouble. School funding is diminishing. My specific goal is to make sure that the budget supports educating each child in the community. Belleville needs to continue to hire and retain effective teachers.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
I would like to help create and implement a long-term strategic plan for the Belleville school district. Issues to address: maintaining solvency; moving the school buildings into the 21st century. To accomplish this, I would research data on best outcomes to achieve these goals and keep the Belleville community informed and engaged.
City/town of residence: Town of Exeter
Education: BLS, Iowa State University
Occupation: Retired
Previous elected positions held: Have never held a position in public office.
What are the top issues facing this district/municipality and how would you work to resolve them?
I am running for school board because public education in Wisconsin is in trouble. School funding is diminishing. My specific goal is to make sure that the budget supports educating each child in the community. Belleville needs to continue to hire and retain effective teachers.
What are other key issues facing the district/municipality, and how would you work to resolve them?
I would like to help create and implement a long-term strategic plan for the Belleville school district. Issues to address: maintaining solvency; moving the school buildings into the 21st century. To accomplish this, I would research data on best outcomes to achieve these goals and keep the Belleville community informed and engaged.