There will be at least one new School Board member, since board member Monie Konecny filed a notice of noncandidacy. Relevant Experience: 14 years on the board and current board president, volunteers with Platteville Scholarship Committee. School Board meetings are normally scheduled the second and fourth Wednesday of each month when school is in session. It also gives me the opportunity to serve my community, advocate for diversity and inclusion in our district and to take part in setting the vision and goals for our schools. These are facility updates that make a lot of sense, Grossman said. What do I need to bring with me when I vote? Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Platteville, Wisconsin - Ballotpedia 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. Create a password that only you will remember. WISCONSIN'S 2023 ELECTIONS February 21 SPRING PRIMARY (narrows down candidates for April ballot, if needed) April 4 SPRING ELECTION Common Council Seats o Alderperson, District 2 o Alderperson, At Large School Board Members, if needed Various School and Municipal Referendum, if needed (Note: Sample ballots will be posted as soon . We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Keep it Clean. We won't share it with anyone else. Don't Threaten. She also would like to see more information about how each proposed building project would impact students. Profession: Co-owner of Oyen Plumbing and Heating. Thank you Platteville, I promise to continue to work and promote our district as the district of choice in Southwest Wisconsin. Ballotpedia covers public school districts in the 100 largest cities in America by population, as well as the 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment. Share with Us. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Kasper: I am the Director of Sales for QueenB Radio-Wisconsin. Am I currently registered to vote? Dec 01, 2021 - Jan 04, 2022. When can I expect to receive my absentee ballot? Larson said she was motivated to run for Platteville School Board to be a voice for students with intellectual disabilities, among other priorities. Annelise is in fourth grade and Hans is in second grade. Incumbents Colleen McCabe and Vikki Peterson secured reelection and Jen Kasper took the third open seat. 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. Im going to throw myself into that.. The Telegraph Herald spoke with the four candidates still actively running for the school board. Decisions coming for school board on building project PLATTEVILLE, Wis. Six candidates names will be on ballots in the April 5 election for Platteville School Board seats, but two of them say they are no longer running. 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. Scroll down the page to see your request. Incumbents Josh Grabandt, Steve Obershaw, Curt Timlin and Matt Zielinski and newcomers Joey Larson and Ashley Oyen will be featured on the April 4 ballot. Getting a closeup look at Mississippi River flooding 2023, Childcare, trail spotlighted at Cassville meeting, Shullsburg plans on tree planting project for Badger Park, Historic flooding on Mississippi River unfolding, Boscobel football program hires new head coach, SUPPZ.COM SWNEWS4U ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Platteville's Jesse Key, MCDONALD'S SWNEWS4U GAME OF THE WEEK (Track and Field): 56th Annual Platteville Relays, SUPPZ.COM SWNEWS4U ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: River Ridge's Aidan Gage, MCDONALD'S SWNEWS4U GAME OF THE WEEK (Track and Field): Lancaster Invitational, River Ridge Elementary Christmas Dec. 13, 2019, Partners for Prevention host Second Annual National Night out at UW Platteville Richland. Three seats on the Platteville School Board were on the ballot in Tuesday's election. Box 780 Ken Kilian, who has been on the council since 1991. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Provost and Vice President of the Wisconsin Technical College System, past four years. 75 N.BonsonStreet <> Votes; Matt Zielinski * 21.0%: . Initial results from the election on Tuesday, April 6 have been made public. Nine candidates filed to run in the election, but one, Nicole Tyc, since has expressed her wish to withdraw from the race. Ralph-Tollefson said she is supportive of a bond measure and the potential building projects. I love our district and I am so thankful for the opportunity to serve another term! I really would love to see more mindful student-centered decision-making when it comes to all aspects of the district with everything from administration to facilities, that we are making decisions and actions that are student-centered, she said. Lyght said her priorities as a school board member would be focused on district efforts to improve standardized test scores and academic achievement. Candidates in Tuesday's - The Platteville Journal | Facebook Next Election. `I i3}_@U_$:&T` mt. You may call the City Clerk office at 608-348-9741 x9 and ask or visitMyVote at https://myvote.wi.gov/. There was a problem saving your notification. Benjamin Grossman,bgrossman@platteville.k12.wi.us Colleen McCabe (Vice President),cmccabe@platteville.k12.wi.us Newcomer Anthony "Tony" McFall and current Board Member Irfan Ul-Haq now are asking voters not to vote for them. I understand how to support teachers, connect with the community and find opportunities. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. There was no need for a candidate search this year. I currently teach courses in educational technology in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. If re-elected, I will continue to advocate for a more inclusive and equitable school district for all students. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Boscobel Referendum Passes 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. that is degrading to another person. Use the 'Report' link on 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. There was a problem saving your notification. Please follow the link above for a list of our scheduled meetings. She said she has not seen much emphasis on agricultural and technical education, an area that she believes is particularly important in the community and in southwest Wisconsin. Platteville school referendum passes - SWNews4U Your email address will not be published. I will support and encourage diversity training and the implementation of a DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) coordinator who will help weave this into the fabric of our district and community. Incumbents Vikki Peterson, Colleen McCabe and Katrina Hecimovic aim to hold their current seats, while challengers Jen Kasper and Jessica Brogley hope to earn their places on the board. Peterson: Students of all colors, ethnicities, religions, sexual identities and differing abilities deserve to feel welcome and included at school. Apr 05, 2022. racist or sexually-oriented language. Weve done a lot of great things in the district, and Id like to continue with that continuity of leadership.. Please follow the link above for a list of our scheduled meetings. Former secondary educator and coach at Monroe High School, 14 years. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. There is much good happening in the district that I want to see continue and move forward. In that role, I have been responsible for the revenue budgets of four radio stations. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. P.O. Occupation: Electrical engineer at Avista Inc. Grossman said that if elected, his goals would relate to ensuring the school district provides the best opportunities for all students. . I think they trust in my leadership and experience and know that Ill do right by their kids and treat them as if they are my own.. Your email address will not be published. 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. Social distancing will be required at polling sites, and the city recommends voters wear masks while at these sites. The new green house, agriculture and construction programs at the high school are exciting. Back (L to R): One of our jobs as board members is to serve as a liaison for community members to share concerns and feedback. Polls open for the election at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. The Exponent reached out to each winner for a statement on the election and their victory to hear what they plan to do now: Both Ul-Haq and McFall announced prior to the election that they were no longer running for the school board seats, while School Board Members Brian Miesen and Ryan Kowalski did not run for reelection. All polling locations open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM on Election Day. In July the school board held a special meeting to decide how to proceed when the new school year started. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 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. Occupation: Teaches at University of Wisconsin-Plattevilles School of Education, Family: Married with two children in the school district. Check myvote.wi.gov to confirm your request and track your ballot. Our board does a great job of focusing on whats best for students even though we all have different personalities and ideas, Zielinski said. Elections | Platteville Wisconsin Voters also can register to vote at their polling place on Election Day. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Josh Grabandt (President),grabandt@platteville.k12.wi.us Districts with school board elections in 2023 Elections in 2023 (69%) No elections in 2023 (31%) The other two council incumbents whose terms expire this year will be unopposed District 3 Ald. You have permission to edit this article. ZE8i3p][1 `k dHll}Ob"%G72)WJQVD`%{$9Z)U^? sH[C0H,%uN[,[}'JTV&NS/X,B}+1``_T142J )*JEt4kp4gceX5}{3^rf. State Statute 5.02(5). B.S. Having come from a home, in which both of my parents were very active and civic minded community members, including my mother serving as a school board member and eventually the president of my hometown parochial school board, it has always seemed like a logical endeavor. ELECTION NEWS: Five candidates - The Platteville Journal - Facebook Polling Places in Platteville, Wisconsin Polls and Polling Times for Platteville WI: 7 am to 8 pm Click here to find the latest polling places at the Wisconsin elections site. Holly went to UW-Platteville and Southwest Technical College and is a nurse, Katherine is serving in the U.S. Air Force and Julia is attending UW-LaCrosse. In this episode of Discover Wisconsin, hosts Mariah Haberman and Marie Justice learn about the importance of agriculture in the Platteville area. Barb Daus, who has been on the council since 2006, and District 4 Ald. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Family: Husband, Matthew; two children; and one stepchild. stream Absentee ballots are mailed out 47 days before a federal election or 21 days before a primary or other election. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. You have permission to edit this article. Spring Election - Tuesday, April 4, Primary held on the third Tuesday (if needed)in February to nominate non-partisan candidates to be voted for at the Spring Election. The unofficial results were: Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. PLATTEVILLE, Wis. Eight candidates actively vying for three open seats on the Platteville School Board will compete during the Feb. 15 primary. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. Being on the board is about compromising on issues, but not on ethics. There are currently some board members who have a very narrow viewpoint of how problems should be solved, and I hope to bring some more thoughtful ways of solving those problems. The Platteville School District Board of Education has unanimously approved, on a 9-0 vote, presenting school district residents with a comprehensive facilities referendum plan. Invalid password or account does not exist. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Katrina Hecimovic: I am finishing a three-year term on the board and running for a second term because there are projects and movements in the district that I do not feel are complete. xZmo8 CEbmmi{M{XN:Rqr%(z^^^1){w}|Wd#8m087@#o>zq"si_'*bW{O|9[$;^_|@Q,-b=Zv~yXo=T:6u|^ vH-p.IRX})q,}$""C'O&El+}W422a2he8.D'[%,YZo1/-%Ib'(8 n7X/r:dh1F!IC The annual election of school board members will be held on April 6, 2021. MyVote WI also has information athttps://MyVote.WI.gov. Jen Kasper (CESA 3 Delegate),kasper@platteville.k12.wi.us Tuesday, February 15, 2022 is Spring Primary Election Day! As a homeschool parent, Oyen said she hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the board and be an advocate for families who choose to dual enroll their children, which allows kids to be homeschooled but take certain electives or participate in sports at the district. I graduated from UW-Platteville in 1994, moved to Platteville in 1996 and have raised my five children here. 4 0 obj Sign up for our free food newsletter today! Not only do I have 20+ years of experience in public education, I once worked for the district. Search for your voter record at myvote.wi.gov. The city had 11,836 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Choose wisely! What are your goals if you are elected? McCabe: I believe public school districts which will thrive in the future are those that have truly become student-centered in their approach to all facets of a students educational experience. accounts, the history behind an article. All necessary information on voting can be found here. Platteville Schoolboard Election on April 6. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Theres always room for improvement, but to see those improvements we have to do a lot of empowering.. For students interested in higher education, Grossman would like to see the district offer more opportunities for them to earn college credits. But she supports renovations to current classrooms and the high school auditorium and gymnasium. There was no need for a candidate search this year. Jessica Brogley, Betsy Ralph-Tollefson and Benjamin Grossman secured the seats and three-year terms. :&X\4*eym/}n7i^PI]xllD 7h8`|m%h#+&CXgP7]Yy$cn}N=}tdtQ8MdKB!$9qn;*GhX`Qxk9IpQq6N L%v@|Z5#($Go` -`73iOei1X 'Mjvwa#3 H&$b"Lg$Gur&Y|vHD 1; R . She added that she would like to see more opportunities for students to connect with the community and learn from community members. $17 million is a lot to ask taxpayers to pay, especially when we just got done paying off the old referendum, said Johnson, whose wife teaches at Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center. ELECTION NEWS: Platteville School Board incumbents Steve Obershaw and Eric Fatzinger and challengers Colleen McCabe, Matt Zielinski, Curt Timlin and Jamie Brogley advanced to the general election April 7. We have high demand in those areas, Brogley said. Ralph-Tollefson, an instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College with volunteer and nonprofit experience, received 949 votes. Ralph-Tollefson highlighted her main priorities for the district. She noted that the newly elected members include educators and others who have been involved in the schools as volunteers. Friends of the Platteville Municipal Auditorium Platteville Community Arboretum Rountree Gallery Current Projects Schools Platteville School District University of Wisconsin-Platteville . Services Services A-Z Elections & Voting Facility Rentals Garbage & Recycling Parking Information Dog Licensing . 4 incumbents retain seats on Platteville School Board, other southwest Betsy Ralph-Tollefson,ralph-tollefson@platteville.k12.wi.us Local government 2023 Elections Platteville is a city in Grant County, Wisconsin. Recommended for you Jessica Brogley Benjamin Grossman Belinda Lyght You will be asked to fill out a new registration form and provide a valid Proof of Residence with your current name and address. 2023 Elections Platteville School District is a school district in Wisconsin . Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. PLATTEVILLE, Wis. Six area residents are vying for four open seats on the Platteville School Board this spring. Im very thankful for the support, Brogley said after the results were tabulated. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. I teach about 150 students each semester in my Concepts of Biology and Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology courses. I think that everybody wants to be number one in all areas., I have contemplated a run for the school board in past years but professionally and personally there have been projects or initiatives that needed my extra time and attention, she said. Don't knowingly lie about anyone PLATTEVILLE, Wis. Three newcomers were elected to the Platteville School Board in Tuesdays election. Brogley, who teaches at University of Wisconsin-Plattevilles School of Education, received 963 votes, the most of any candidate. I do believe some updates are necessary, but I do not feel that currently an expansion in our schools is the wisest decision at this time, she said. PDF Election Notice 11/93 - SharpSchool Notice of Spring Election and Sample Ballots-Type B Notice, 780 N. Second Street, Platteville, WI 53818 | Phone. Occupation: Instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Family: Married with two children: one in the school district and another who will attend when she is of school age. Search for your voter record at myvote.wi.gov. Mailing Address School Board Member 3-year term Matt Zielinski School Board Member 1-year term Lisa Finnegan NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a . You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. State Statute 5.02(22), Election held on the first Tuesday in April to elect judicial, educational, and municipal officers, and non-partisan county officers, andto express preferences for the person to be the presidential candidate for each party in presidential election years. PLATTEVILLE, Wis. Six candidates' names will be on ballots in the April 5 election for Platteville School Board seats, but two of them say they are no longer running. PLATTEVILLE, Wis. Three newcomers were elected to the Platteville School Board in Tuesday's election. In March of 2020 all schools were closed and the remaining months for the kids were incredibly challenging. Brogley: Ive worked in public education in rural areas for over 20 years. Platteville Polling Locations and Voting Guide for the 2023 Elections It would be helpful to have that person to reach out to on the board with that intertwined understanding of what the parent is saying and what is available to meet those needs.. M.A. Instead, a primary election will be held Feb. 17 to reduce the number of School Board candidates from eight to six for the April 7 general election. I also know that there are so many more emotional and basic skills that are lost when the kids arent allowed to be with their peers, participate in music and sports or are only doing class work on an electronic device. In the long term, we should evaluate how we are using the resources available to us, he said. Former UW-Platteville Professor and Department Chair, 18 years. McFall said he hopes voters instead will support him as a write-in candidate for the Platteville Common Council District 1 seat. School district residents will vote on the proposed plan on Tuesday, November 8 th I feel my creative mind, collaborative spirit, and compassionate heart could be very useful to the district. Election Results Tuesday April 4th | 97 Seven Country WGLR - The Tri I feel that special needs families, especially in Platteville, dont have the advocacy and resources to always know what their rights are, Larson said. %PDF-1.5 One of the board members, who is also running for the position, made a motion to go completely virtual with no option for the parents who wanted their kids to be able to go to the in-person model of learning. School Board Meeting Schedule that is degrading to another person. One year ago, a candidate had to be found just before the election to fill the third of three Platteville School Board seats. P.O. How do I know if the Clerk's Office received my ballot back to be counted? Note: polling place locations and times are subject to change. Keep it Clean. 2 0 obj We'd love to hear eyewitness 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. The April 7 ballot will also have a Platteville Public Schools referendum to make $17 million in renovations to the school districts four buildings (see story, page 1). Sign up for our free food newsletter today! Grossman said he expects the potential building projects and November referendum to be important issues in the coming months. It is about critically thinking and seeing both sides of a situation and being able to problem solve with the entire community in mind. Jessica Brogley, Betsy Ralph-Tollefson and Benjamin Grossman secured the seats and three-year terms. Instead, a primary election will be held Feb. 17 to reduce the number of School Board candidates from eight to six for the April 7 general election. The task of selecting a new superintendent fueled a run for my second term, and now my interest in serving for a third term stems from wanting to do my part to support our district with the enormous challenges of the global pandemic and social injustice crisis. grace.nieland@thmedia.com, Platteville chamber to host candidate event. I just dont think theres confidence right now, mainly because of the school referendum.. 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 75 N. Bonson Street Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-9741. Spring Election Results in Southwest Wisconsin <>>> Some of them, if they dont have students in school, are not in touch with whats going on in the schools, said Johnson, who owns Diesel Doctors. Don't Threaten. Recommended for you Obituaries Dubuque Beverly Burr Tri-state News The student news site of University of Wisconsin-Platteville. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. olivia.garrett@thmedia.com. PLATTEVILLE, Wis. Six area residents are vying for four open seats on the Platteville School Board this spring. Finnegan was chosen over finalist Steve Obershaw, a former school board member, and six other applicants, including five candidates running for the school board Tuesday. Platteville School District / District / Board of Education Board of Education Board of Education Members: Front (L to R): Matt Zielinski (Clerk), mzielinski@platteville.k12.wi.us Josh Grabandt (President), grabandt@platteville.k12.wi.us Colleen McCabe (Vice President), cmccabe@platteville.k12.wi.us Back (L to R): The student news site of University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Create a password that only you will remember. Thats going to be a major thing for the school board going forward, he said. Election Preview: 6 candidates vie for 4 open spots on Platteville School Board. Im interested in seeing how the budget works out here in Wisconsin and advocating for more dollars to go toward supporting the efforts of our district.. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Being a part of defining and refining the Hillmen way will be work but important work necessary for our district to truly live our mission. Matt Zielinski, Josh Grabandt and Curt Timlin all will assume three-year terms, and Steve Obershaw will assume a one-year term after winning their races Tuesday night. 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. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism PLATTEVILLE, Wis. Platteville Regional Chamber will introduce candidates running for municipal and county government seats at a community me. person will not be tolerated. State Statute 5.02 (21) Fall Primary Platteville, WI 53818, Mailing Address 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. Spring Election Results: Tuesday April 5th, Grant County Board of Supervisors (winners), Platteville School Board (top 3 vote getters), Iowa County Board of Supervisors (winner), Cassville Village Board (top 3 vote getters), At-Large (two seats) Crystal Riley Matt Pennekamp, Lafayette County Board of Supervisors (winners). Description. Candidates in Tuesday's election, local broadband grant applications, and the return of softball, all in The Journal this week. Platteville School Board Member, Seat 2. Referendum On Platteville School Improvements Coming There will be at least one new School Board member, since board member Monie Konecny filed a notice of noncandidacy. 75 N.BonsonStreet 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. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> McCabe: As far as how I feel I feel very grateful and humbled by the support of the Platteville community. What if Im already registered to vote elsewhere? Platteville Area Industrial Development (PAIDC), Grant County WI Economic Development (GCEDC), Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. 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