FOX6 News reached out to all the other Wauwatosa School Board members and the superintendent. The board eventually voted to split with AVID and Bowers, paying Bowers six figures to walk away in January 2022. Regarding the principalship, Mr. Kern states, I am honored to be joining Jefferson Elementary School. I look forward to working collectively to support the students, staff, and community in continuing to make Wauwatosa a great place to learn, work, and live., Mr. Kern is an experienced principal with a demonstrated history of success in education. Comments (-1) more . Seat 3: Eric Jessup-Anger (inc.), Todd Dahlgren. I am looking forward to joining the Jefferson team as we find new ways to engage students in learning, embrace new challenges, and empower our students to take ownership of their learning., Dr. Nicole Marble will serve as the Chief Academic Officer and will lead the Division of Academic Performance. Tired of seeing banner ads on Urban Milwaukee? "I've reviewed the facts and circumstances of the events that are at issue in this lawsuit and I feel very good about the board and Mr. Doman's likelihood of prevailing in this lawsuit," she added. Regarding the principalship, Mr. Kern states, I am honored to be joining Jefferson Elementary School. Mike was passionate about player development, on and off the field. Doman resigned in Maybecause he said he received a threat against him and his family. The Wauwatosa School Board has come under some scrutiny in recent months afteran internal investigation foundthat a former Wauwatosa school district administrator had violated the boards conflict of interest policy. Mike is a man of honor and integrity and we feel he would make a great candidate for the Wauwatosa School Board, serving our community. The school district provides parents both the option to opt out of the curriculum as a whole or opt out of specific parts of the curriculum. The recently approved sex ed curriculum in Wauwatosa Schools was once again thrust into the spotlight Tuesday after board member Michael Meier made a rare motion to rescind the curriculum. Three seats, each with three-year terms. The school board has acknowledged that the survey was adjusted, but only to better represent the opinions of Wauwatosa residents after the poll was posted on external websites where people across the country could vote on a local matter. They used Wisconsin state statutes,Department of Public Instruction standards and National Sex Educationstandards as a foundation for the new curriculum. The school board violated open meetings laws, a board member. Meier wants an independent investigation into the fighting. I am extremely honored and privileged to be joining the Underwood team, Abdelmawla stated. He has proven success in building teams and strong, collaborative relationships; creating safe and inclusive environments for learning; and integrating technology and learning adaptation strategies into the educational environment. There is video from Wauwatosa West High School last September. Thats when concerns around open meeting laws were brought forward by Meier and past board member Mary Jo Randall, centered around open records requests related to that incident. Seat 1: Mary Jo Randall, Jenny Hoag. These final candidates participated in two panel-style interviews - one with District staff and another with families. He was the only board member to vote against its approval and in September Meier attempted to invoke a revote but the motion was not seconded and thus failed. While it is true that Mr. Meier could have participated in the Google document, he believes that the participation in the Google document would have been a violation of the open meetings law, Cross said. Mr. Keith Brightman, Chief Financial Officer. The Wauwatosa School Board resident abruptly resigned, claiming he received an email he "can only perceive as a threat" to his family's safety. Dr. Marble has also served as an adjunct professor at Marquette University since June 2021. In an email to parents, the principal said it started as an argument between a parent and a group of students. "At this time, no plan exists to modify practices related to meeting attendance or public comment. I am excited to join such a well-respected, dynamic district and team. In the lawsuit, Meier claims the board is controlled by a "faction.". Passed in August, the revamped human growth and development curriculum includes more comprehensive sexual education lessons and addresses hot-button issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. In August, the Superior School Board voted to uphold a decision rejecting a complaint from about 30 parents challenging a lesson plan that teaches gender identity to fifth grade students. She served as the Director of School - Community Programs and Coordinator of Human Resources/Community Programs in Antigo before taking on the role of Executive Director of Human Capital at the Mequon-Thiensville School District, where she has served for more than eight years. Should the need arise, we will work in partnership with the Wauwatosa Police Department to ensure the safety of all school board meeting attendees," the district said in an email. Open government attorneys say the school board may have violated the law. 2022-23 At a Glance Calendar; Engagement Sessions; Enrollment; Family Technology Helpdesk; School Board. This is a tremendous opportunity for our staff, students and families to benefit from the experience, passion and leadership that this group collectively brings to the table. Become a member for $9/month. As a longtime resident of Wauwatosa, a school district parent, and a banker, I will strive to realize the vision and goals of the board, while also being pragmatic about the districts resources. The lawsuit also names past board president Steve Doman as a defendant. Just before the start of the 2022-23 school year, the district had to make a statement after a recently hired teacher was harassed by followers of the right-wing forum Libs of TikTok. The lawsuit names Steve Doman and the Wauwatosa School Board as the defendants and claims five violations of Wisconsin open meetings laws that date as far back as December 2021. She served as the Director of School - Community Programs and Coordinator of Human Resources/Community Programs in Antigo before taking on the role of Executive Director of Human Capital at the Mequon-Thiensville School District, where she has served for more than eight years. I look forward to working collectively to support the students, staff, and community in continuing to make Wauwatosa a great place to learn, work, and live., Mr. Stephen Kern has been appointed as the Principal of Jefferson Elementary School. I'm going to have to stop reading the comments as things have become threatening. Wauwatosa, WI 53226. After attendeesexpressed frustration with the number of non-Wauwatosa people speaking, the board eventually stipulated that individuals couldonly comment if theylive in the Wauwatosa community or have a student who attends a Wauwatosa school. Schedule: 1.0/Days - Monday-Friday 730a-4p, Rotation to cover St. Joseph or other Ascension sites as needed. The lawsuit alleges this violated open meeting laws because the board made public decisions in a closed setting. I am eagerly looking forward to learning from and with the Underwood community for years to come., Mr. Keith Brightman, MSE, SFO, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and will lead the Division of Finance and Operations. In these roles, Mrs. Zelazoski has increased teacher retention by 8%, increased employer net promoter scores (eNPS) by 58 points and increased employee racial/ethnic diversity by 4%. Mike Zollicoffer has the leadership skills and the passion for child development to be a member of the Wauwatosa School Board., "Mike is a person I've known since our kids were in kindergarten at Madison Elementary, 12 years ago. He also received an Endorsement for English as a Second Language from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois. That came after some community members called for his resignation because of how the board handled the conflict of interest situation. "When updates become available, they will be provided by legal counsel in open session at public School Board meetings," the statement read. It was at this meeting that Gays Against Groomers announced its intention to continue targeting school board meetings in Wisconsin as it does in states like Florida and California. In Portland and Omaha, Nebraska, school board meetings were heaved into chaos after similar human growth and development curriculums were either passed or proposed, and in nearby Brookfield parents blamed politics after seven books were removed from a school district's library. It should be noted that the poll was subject to outside intervention, and the district explained that it had to clean the original data to only account for Wauwatosa respondents. Have questions? But Lubinsky added she believes a judge will dismiss the lawsuit. Such feedback provided directly to the Wauwatosa School Board ( whose members email addresses and phone numbers can be found on the District's website here) is in reality the only way for such hyper-sexualized curriculum to be stopped. Mr. Kern received a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University, and a Masters of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Comments (-1) more . State law also says parents can opt their child out of that instruction. Search results are not intended as legal advice for you or your organization and are not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction. 2023 by Wisconsin Public Radio, a service of the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They were countered by numerous people claiming to be medical professionals from the Milwaukee community who said supporting the internal desires surrounding sexuality and gender identity of younger individuals is "dangerous.". But the action didn't come easily. A poll seeking community feedback showed that64.5% of respondents strongly agreed with the curriculum. Membership, which includes a host of perks, including an ad-free website, tickets to marquee events like Summerfest, the Wisconsin State Fair and the Florentine Opera, a better photo browser and access to members-only, behind-the-scenes tours, starts at $9/month. His ideas, interests, and opinions would be a welcomed addition to the team. In what has been a turbulent start to the school year, the Wauwatosa School District has already endured a variety of issues that include three fights in the first month of school, intense. A Wauwatosa school board member who hopes to rescind the district's updated human growth and development curriculum is now suing the school board he serves on, alleging the board broke open . A suggestion by Meier to create a new curriculum for the students of parents who disliked the updated one failed, 5-2. She is Nationally Board Certified and has obtained several degrees including a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, a Master of Science: Curriculum and Instruction and Graduate Education Certification from Concordia University, a Master of Science: Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and a Doctorate of Philosophy: Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. "I believe this is the first time in my 25-year legal career that I have been providing legal advice to a board when my adversary is in the room," Lubinsky said. WAUWATOSA, Wis. - Wauwatosa School Board President Steve Doman abruptly resigned Wednesday, claiming he received an email he "can only perceive as a threat" to his family's safety. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. Last year, Wisconsins Republican-controlled Legislature introduced multiple bills that centered on LGBTQ youth. My career has taught me how to listen, negotiate, problem-solve and get results. He has served stakeholders in several southeastern Wisconsin districts including Milwaukee Public School District, Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District and, most recently, the School District of Waukesha. The committees strived to create a curriculum that would be acceptable to the whole community. Throughout the years we became friends as well as neighbors. I am extremely honored and privileged to be joining the Underwood team, Abdelmawla stated. We did not hear back. Elsewhere in the district, individuals have been the subject of harassment. I'm extremely confident Mike would be an excellent addition to the school board! "While it is true that Mr. Meier could have participated in the Google document, he believes that the participation in the Google document would have been a violation of the open meetings law," Cross said. Comments (-1) more . Whether it be Mike's professional or personal life, he has a vested interest in making the Wauwatosa community, especially the schools, a place he wants to continue to flourish in a positive direction., As a long-time next-door neighbor turned family friend, we have known Mike and his family for over 17 years. decided to resign from the board after receiving an email that he said made him feel threatened. Beck Andrew Salgadocan be reached at 512-568-4070or Bsalgado@gannett.com. The students in our district deserve the best education available, that's why we need a renewed focus on academics. I am excited to bring my knowledge and skill set to a larger school district for the dual purpose of improving the experiences of employees and supporting the success of all students," said Zelazoski. The update addresses anatomy, as students will learn how bodies "change and grow.". "But it is just frustrating when outside groups are making school board meetings about politics when they should be about our kids.". For the first time in 10 years, the Wauwatosa School District has approved a new human growth anddevelopment curriculum, which will address controversial issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. These verified complaints were reviewed by Milwaukee Countys Corporation Counsel, and it was determined that the Wauwatosa Board of Education did not violate state law. Board member Sharon Muehlfeld also expressed worries, stating it was a big decision and she wanted to see whethermore time could be given to the board, and community members, to ponder the topic. School board member contact information can be found below. School board meetings have increasingly become the site of heightened politicization, scrutiny and harassment of board members and their actions. harassed by followers of the right-wing forum Libs of TikTok. Learn more. By eighth grade, middle schoolers would have learned about different gender identities, sexual orientations, sexual activities and how social relationships are influenced by all of those things. A district document said that curriculum must be reviewed every three years per a school board policy. Changes to the curriculum in the Wauwatosa School District include teaching kids in kindergarten about gender roles, and lessons on gender identity for kids in the second grade. The school board also called a special meeting Monday night to discuss the details of the lawsuit and the district's plan going forward. Not only was Mike a coach but he also was a teacher and a mentor. A member of the group who identified themselvesas a Mequon resident said that she came to Wauwatosa because she wanted to defend the innocence of kids in other districts. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration - Accounting from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, and obtained a Master of Science - Education (MSE) degree in Public Finance/School Business Management from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. Doman stepped down two days after calls for his resignation during the public comment portion of Monday night's school board meeting. Although the group does not have a chapter in Milwaukee or Waukesha counties, it does have chapters in nearby Ozaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties. Wauwatosa school board member sues his own board after it approved new gender identity curriculum was originally published by Wisconsin Public Radio. She is running for Seat #1 of the Wauwatosa School Board. 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