Melissa Niffenegger, 39, is a small business owner with bachelor's degrees in business management and science from Bellevue University. background-color: green; We have a tendency of relying on what we think worked in the past, instead of continually driving innovation and learning. max-width: 75px; click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Jeff_Dickert_(De_Pere_School_District_Board_of_Education_At-large,_Wisconsin,_candidate_2023)&oldid=9071556, 2023 United States school district candidates, De Pere School District Board of Education At-large candidate, 2023, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. But as of Monday, no more candidates filed to run, leaving two candidates running for three open seats. top: -1px; If you do not want your child to wear a mask, I support your choice. } "To be clear, as a former educator and coach for decades in the City of De Pere, including having been a teacher during the pandemic at the end of last school year, I fully empathize with the ongoing challenges facing staff, instructors, athletes, parents and students during this pandemic. Board members get $3,200 for serving with the vice president, treasurer and clerk getting $3,400 and the president $3,600. } In this Department Elections & Voting Answers have been lightly edited for formatting and grammar. background-color: #f9f9f9; $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); I feel masking should be a choice and not a requirement.

Children are naturally curious, and inquisitive they have an innate desire to learn and succeed, and somehow, over the course of 18-21 years of their life, society has a tendency of stifling those desires, putting kids into the very boxes we complain about them not being able to think outside of, and turning them into boring adults. Mark Meneau, 55, is a strategic account manager with a bachelor's degree in communication and marketing from UW-Stevens Point. During my career I attended over 600 School Board meetings. Speaking more than one language also opens up a multitude of opportunities in the workforce and in college admissions, giving our kids a needed leg up in an increasingly connected world. font-weight: bold; } } 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. Here are the De Pere School Board candidates answers: Mike LaBouve' did not answer the questionnaire. Niffenegger: The top two issues that need to be addressed are: the fact that our facilities are at max capacity and parental and community involvement. West De Pere School District. 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. More:COVID absenteeism hit these schools hardest. Apply today! .indicate_scroll { width: 100%; @media (max-width:600px) { Ballotpedia features 395,577 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. 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. Ill serve the district as a voice for the community. Cities | He has a bachelor's degree in education from UW-Whitewater and a master's degree and a specialist certification in educational administration from UW-Madison. I understand Public Education like no other candidate. The district currently has a way for parents to choose if they want to have their child wear a mask or not. Public policy. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { .non_result_row th { } I know how school boards work and how valuable it is to a school district to have experienced board members. font-size: .9em; } The meeting, which will be held at. .votebox-results-metadata { } font-weight: 100; .top_disclaimer { Here is a list of those who filed nomination papers. .race_header.republican { "Hola, soy cmico alcohlico y soy autnomo". } While I always want more dollars from our state funding to come to education, the current system favors De Pere Public Schools. He previously ran to serve on the Brown County Board for District 19 last spring, but lost to Jessica Adams who currently holds the seat. DE PERE (WLUK)-- A special board meeting will be held by the West De Pere School District Saturday at 8 p.m., according to the district's website. We have managed to keep the students in the school buildings, receiving their education throughout the majority of this COVID period. West De Pere School Board: Vaccinated, symptom-free staff don't need to quarantine if family member has positive COVID-19 test Information concerning school board members may be obtained from Denmark School District, 450 N. Wall St., Denmark, WI 54208 (920.863.4217). Out of the 694 candidates who completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey, 147 won their election. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { height: 22px; The following individuals have filed a declaration of candidacy for the April election: More questions? Despite being above the Wisconsin average, these numbers can go up significantly; and elementary education is the basis for future success. }, 100); She is also a past President and Chairman of the Board for the Society of Flavor Chemists and Chemical Sources Association. Shifts will be scheduled at the DePere clinic and Sturgeon Bay clinic to cover PTO/open shifts, mileage provided for Sturgeon Bay. } $('.showResponses').hide(); Ballotpedia is looking for information about individuals and groups who've endorsed this candidate. We want to ensure all of our kids become productive members of society whether they are pursuing a trade or going to school, technology education needs to be front and center. Dickert advanced from the primary on February 21, 2023. 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. More:Here's what De Pere School Board candidates think on funding, achievement and curriculum, More:Nonpartisan in name only, Wisconsin Supreme Court race has political overtones. Barbara Van Deurzen and. Address: The GroundTruth Project, Lockbox Services, 9450 SW Gemini Dr, PMB 46837, Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7105. I have resided here since 1996 and I am active in volunteering my time in the school district. There isnt a single right answer to dealing with COVID in schools. Expanding viewpoints, training teachers and relooking disciplinary consequences is where I would start. background-color: #f9d334; Contact her atdduclos@gannett.com. The district has been focused on keeping the students in the classrooms and that is the best place for them to learn. background-color: #db0000; } Dickert: The district does a great job on student performance, as proven by the state report card. Former school board member, Mark Meneau, who served four terms, 2010-22, is among the contenders. I'm running for the West De Pere School Board because I want to continue to represent the taxpayers of the district. in Human Geography tracked in Environmental Engineering. Five incumbents have filed a notification for non-candidacy: Dawn Smith of Green Bay School Board; Doug Seeman and David Youngquist of De Pere School Board; Tiffany Van Vreede and Joie. I served on the Unified School District of De Pere school board from 2010-2022. A decade of budget cuts has left us having to do more with less, and while fiscal responsibility is important, it is a poor excuse to leverage against the success of our children. Hindrichs: Elementary school math and reading proficiency scores need to be improved (Dickinson 53% and 53%, Heritage 64% and 59%, Altmayer 74% and 64% of students are meeting proficiency levels). 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. overflow-y: auto; DE PERE Four of the five people running for seats on the board of education of the Unified School District of De Pere will proceed on to the election in April, following the Feb. 21 primary. .widget-row.value-only.white { With the omicron variant being the mildest strain yet, it is time for the schools to begin rapidly tapering their COVID policies into our historical policies for the flu. font-weight: bold;

. I feel that I'm a good candidate because I have experience in dealing with all the changes that come with education, having been on the board over the last 20.5 years. top: 2px; My mother worked as a secretary & librarian in the West De Pere schools for nearly 30 years. } Children deserve to learn in an environment that is free of discrimination, violence and harassment point blank. letter-spacing: .03em; margin-bottom: 0px; } I am a solution-focused, experienced community leader eager to be a voice for parents looking to ensure their children have the best education possible. Former school board member, Mark Meneau, who served four terms, 2010-22, is among the contenders. background-color: #6db24f; top: 0px; COVID absenteeism hit these schools hardest. What are the three biggest issues in the district and how would you address them? After nine years on the board, Youngquist said he's hoping to devote his time toward other things, like his church. Ms Ngarewa Packer says the Government needs . Hindrichs: Yes, in an age-appropriate manner. Funding has lagged for the better part of a decade in the state, and we need to see increased investments to continue the quality of our education in Wisconsin and our own school district. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-179889').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); (920) 425-1915. background-color: #f9f9f9; padding-left: 10px; What do you feel are three of the biggest issues in the district and how will you address them? Language brings with it many benefits, including cultural appreciation, cognitive development and improved concentration. Niffenegger: Like many families in northeast Wisconsin, my husband and I moved our family to the Unified School District of De Pere so our children could experience De Pere's quality of education. We need to elect a candidate like myself who has experience addressing a wide range of issues that were complicated by COVID such as student achievement, attracting and retaining the very best staff, and allocation of financial resources. Now it's his mission to inspire future innovators. } State executives | Upcoming District Events View School Calendars Monday March 6 USDD School Board Meeting 6:00 PM Parents and their medical providers should be making all medical-related decisions (masking, vaccines, etc), not the schools. } a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } background-color: white; Niffenegger: The lack of apprenticeship and career-preparing electives for our students. Our current and past school boards have done great staying on or below budget with our funding each year. Meneau: No. They are understandably exhausted and need support. background-color: green; overflow-y: hidden; Dickert: Curriculum: It needs to continue to be modernized. 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. margin-top: 0px; I would like to see more local business involvement in offering opportunities that prepare our children for college and the workforce. I was initially surprised to hear it, but teachers, students and parents have underscored that children do not feel safe. COVID is probably going to be with us like the seasonal flu. My father, who was also a West De Pere graduate, is a retired police officer of De Pere serving & protecting our community for nearly 30 years. I want to see all the students in our district succeed in school and life. Relevant experience: Six years on West De Pere School Board; 24 years of experience in K12 and higher education. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. How to run for office | background-color: #f4f4f4; I was born and raised in this community and know what its people stand for. 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. 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. Why that's a problem and what can be done about it. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Summary: Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care The Respiratory therapist administers respiratory care procedures and modalities in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. width: 43%; 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. 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. I would seek out the best up-to-date wisdom in addressing COVID-related issues. Teachers and parents need to be supported in their efforts to ensure children receive the best education possible. 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   .contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} (Original) - School Board members of the West De Pere School District will hold a special meeting Saturday night. Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 8 hour shifts on variable days. .widget-row.value-only.black { HOWARD-SUAMICO SCHOOL BOARD Three seats. Jeff Dickert   ran for election to the De Pere School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. LaBouv did not respond to three messages from The Press Times seeking his input. And it happens in the classroom when kids are allowed to be on their phones, in the hallways, in the locker rooms, and at home. This number represented 8.9% of all 68,747 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2022. Niffenegger: I am running for school board to be a voice for parents. They want their tax dollars used wisely. Since then, I have moved into tech, and my work centers around delivering digital transformation to the deskless workforce, empowering those who feed, fuel, and build our society with the technology needed to succeed in an increasingly automated world. Near term, I would consider moving the district office away from the high school and making use of that building for class space.  	} West De Pere School Board Contact Me About Me Meet Justin Czachor My name is Justin Czachor. Highest level of education: Masters degree in educational administration, UW-Milwaukee. Improving our technical education areas: There is an extraordinary need for skilled labor in today's marketplace. I attended public school in Virginia and inner-city Philadelphia, experiencing both rural and urban education; safe and dangerous environments. 	.inner_percentage.Libertarian { 		padding-top: 3px; The primary will knock out one of the candidates. Apprenticeships and early college credits would be standard practice for our students in their junior and senior year. 		background-color: #003388; I agree with the residents concerns and will help the board incorporate these concerns into school policy. 		background-color: #ccc; I know public schools inside and out and how they tick. Candidates from all 50 states completed the survey. My honed financial analysis and leadership skills come from 20 years of experience as a successful small business owner. 0.9. 		margin-right: 12px; I hold a bachelors degree from UW-Stevens Point in Marketing and Communications. .infobox p { I know public school curriculum, finance, operations, etc. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { This change will also save our parents or students on post-secondary costs! .widget-value { 		display: block; De Peres Health Department issued a release Friday afternoon, saying they advise against in-person learning, citing the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions indicators, which say Brown County is in the highest risk level for transmission in schools. 		width: 35px !important; Youngquist and Seeman filed papers of non-candidacy. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} 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. 		width: 50px; The top two vote-getters in the April election will serve three-year terms on the board. Five candidates were running for two seats on the board. Elections in 2023 | This is also an advantage if we only fill capacity. I will collaboratively work with both teachers and parents to meet these goals. 		text-align: center; Dickert: My 44-year career in education gives me a huge advantage. Meneau: We should continue to learn from history as it helps us understand the positives and negatives from our past. But here's what else they get. 		.votebox { 		position: absolute; 		padding-left: 16px; 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. I have a number of years of experience in federal, county, and school district governments. 	} With two children and three nephews currently in the schools, I am the one that will take on the challenges foremost on the minds of our constituents with the highest level of conviction.  RELATED: Your guide to the Feb. 15 primary election in the Green Bay area, including city council, county and school boards, RELATED: Where to vote: Green Bay polling locations set for City Council and Brown County Board primary elections, Highest level of education: Northern Michigan University. 100% remote. 	} Im the end product of a diverse education, starting in Berlin, Germany, as the son of an American spy during the Cold War. I joined the Army at 17 with the intent to ship out after graduation, but received a Presidential nomination to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, earning a B.S. Green Bay Press-Gazette 0:05 0:57 DE PERE  Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the De Pere School Board and will face a primary this month to whittle down the candidate. 		background-color: grey; Bio: Retired teacher with 44 years of experience, including 10 years as a teacher and coach, three years as principal, 17 years as superintendent, and 14 years as leader of CESA 7. As of 5 p.m. Monday, which was the deadline to submit nomination papers for all county districts except Wrightstown, five newcomers will vie for the two open De Pere School Board positions, three newcomers and Green Bay's remaining incumbent will vie for the two Green Bay School Board positions, and Zone 4 of Pulaski School Board has but one nominee following its incumbent filing for non-candidacy. This could impair the district's ability to track positive COVID cases and make decisions regarding possible mitigation strategies. Resourcing: It will be addressed with the district technology plan, but tech ed starts in elementary school, building on concepts like safety, and continues to grow with our children so that they have relevant classes. 		letter-spacing: 0.03em; Head Men's Basketball Coach. Justin Czachor - West De Pere School Board Candidate. Many board meetings discuss what other districts are doing. Serving the district that my children attend is another step that I can take to serve and honor the community I live in. The vice president, treasurer and clerk get $3,400 and the president gets $3,600. 		color: #fff; Our Class Message Board. 		font-size: 12px; I feel this should be a collaborative effort in educating our children. 		padding-bottom: 3px; 		padding-left: 8px; Beginning with concepts like fairness and celebrating our differences, building to historical events (like slavery, Native treatment, 20th century internment camps) and culminating in a deeper understanding of its impact. This will be vital as we move forward with our facilities planning and listening to our business community and how they can partner with the district. The candidates are incumbents Scott Borley and Barbara Van. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } According to state test scores, 46% of students are at least proficient in math and 45% in reading. This process has just started and input from all stakeholder groups is vital for ideas, to vet the proposed plan, then help with implementation. Noteworthy respondents included Virginia Governor. Delivered via US Postal Service. (function() { Yes I do. Also, since school board members are generally not health experts, I recommend following guidance from local health departments, Wisconsin DHS, and the CDC regarding mitigation strategies. Im an English major, so I dont know the science. De Pere Schools has done an excellent job in educating our students as indicated by the State Report Card. 	color: white; The School District of Menomonee Falls Board of Education consists of seven members voted on by the entire electorate for three-year staggered terms.  I have a student in the school district as well.. $('.showResponses').show(); The impact of our response to this virus has been greater than the virus itself with respect to our children. | West De Pere School Board Member, Seat 2. 400 Reid St, Ste W. De Pere, WI 54115. 		vertical-align: top; 29. 	.votebox-results-metadata-p { Youngquist has served on the board since 2014, and Seeman has served since 2009. In the beginning, when much was unknown, I was OK with the schools mitigation strategies. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} .infobox { Parents are asking for choice with masking. Experience has taught us that over 99% of children infected with COVID recover. border:1px solid #FFB81F; Residents are concerned about COVID-19, mental health, educational progress, and parental choice. 	} 	} How to vote | 		font-size: 1.25em; Dec 01, 2019 - Jan 07, 2020. Previously, Joe was a Board Member at De Pere Baseball Read More Contact Joe Rukamp's Phone Number and Email Last Update 2/24/2023 9:05 PM Email j***@wdpsd.com Engage via Email Contact Number (920) ***-**** To the School Board of West De Pere and Superintendent Dennis Krueger, We would first like to th Special School Board meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the West De Pere High School auditorium. The pandemic has led to an educational crisis that will require extraordinary measures to solve. North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, North Carolina NEW! Here are 5 takeaways about its impact on kids. .survey-result {padding:10px;} Follow her on Twitter at @benita_mathew. What it means to parents, taxpayers. clearInterval(nTimer); })     Hours Per Week: 20. Do you agree with the decisions your school district has made about COVID-19 mitigation strategies, such as mask requirements or quarantine guidelines? .widget-img { It has 3,587 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. $('.hideResponses').hide(); Pere Aznar no levanta la mano para presentarse en Alcohlicos Annimos, sino que primero se puso frente a Andreu Buenafuente para confesar que llevaba 67 das sin beber y ahora publica libro (Beber, de Penguin Random House) admitiendo ante toda Espaa que al ao volvi a caer. 	.votebox-results-cell--number { Showings to start Thursday 7-28-22 after 1pm. The candidates. 		z-index:1; While the State Report Card shows the District is doing a great job educating our students, it also shows that some of our students are being left behind. What it means to parents, taxpayers. Most, if not all, of the community has been exposed to COVID in one form or another over the last two years. 	} Since I'm presently on the board, I have helped shape the present process with the administrative team, who have worked tirelessly with their staff. .hideResponses { display: none;} 	background-color: grey; $('.hideResponses').show(); Contact our sales team. My experiences as a teacher, coach, and volunteer plus more than 15 years of higher education demonstrate my dedication to teaching and learning. Also, I believe that computer coding should be taught starting in kindergarten, as our children's future will require them to know coding and other aspects of IT no matter what occupation they go into in the 2030s. 		margin-right: 10px; 	 	.votebox-scroll-container { 	color: black; U.S. President | West De Pere School District is a highly rated, public school district located in DE PERE, WI. Dedicated math and reading specialists instead of shared assets, as well as more funding for special education would be my first thought in addressing this achievement gap. Like most, I thought that it would be short-lived, and wed be able to return to normal soon.  		font-weight: 300; Also on the ballot is Wisconsin's next Supreme Court Justice and a constitutional amendment asking voters to give judges more discretion when making bail decisions. 		width: 90%; 			} Being a member of the School Board would allow me to help guide the current and future direction of the district. There has also been an increased focus on parental choice. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. As the virus evolves/changes/weakens, we need to make sure were making decisions based on what we know today, not two years ago. 		margin-top: 1em; .widget-row.Green { We need your help. By listening to stakeholders and understanding what we need as it relates to academics, extracurriculars and other learning areas, we can plan more efficiently for future growth and use. 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. Some responses were lightly edited for clarity and to meet the word requirement. Jeff Dickert (De Pere School District Board of Education At-large, Wisconsin, candidate 2023), De Pere School District Board of Education At-large. 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. The district needs to position itself for the growth out in our towns and the population explosion once the southern bridge is completed. For most of my life, I was raised by a single motherlooking back as an adult, I have an appreciation of the resolve and strength of families trying to make it. 	.election_results_text { Noteworthy respondents included U.S. Representative, 694 candidates completed the survey in 2021. 


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