01/21/2026
An update from the WASB Delegate Assembly
Today, the resolution brought forward by the Kettle Moraine School District did not pass.
While that outcome is disappointing, I want to be clear about why we brought it forward in the first place.
The resolution was about choice, local control, and keeping districts at the table. It proposed a limited membership option that would allow boards to opt out of funding specific advocacy positions that conflict with their local values, while still remaining fully engaged in professional development, training, legal support, and collaboration through WASB.
In short, it was an attempt to strengthen the association by recognizing that Wisconsin communities are not one-size-fits-all.
The vote tells us that many districts are not ready for that structural change yet. I respect the process, and I respect the outcome.
But I do not regret bringing this forward.
Healthy organizations only stay relevant if they are willing to examine how they operate, ask hard questions, and adapt when the landscape changes. Even when a proposal fails, the conversation matters. And that conversation is now happening.
I ran to serve because I believe local voices matter, even when they are in the minority. My responsibility is not to win every vote. It is to represent our community honestly, thoughtfully, and without fear of uncomfortable conversations.
That work continues.
Thank you to those who reached out, asked questions, and supported the effort. Onward.
