Meet Whitnall School Board Candidate Karen Mikolainis​

GREENFIELD, WI -- Voters in the Whitnall School District will head to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 19 to decide how best to narrow down a field of candidates for two school board seats.

Whitnall School Board Candidate Karen Mikolainis, a mother of three Whitnall students, says her top priority is to keep the board focused on student growth and learning. "The district needs ongoing communication and involvement from all stakeholders. Great teachers are key to our students’ success," she told Greenfield Patch.

There are two school board seats on the ballot, and five candidates who filed candidacy paperwork. On Feb. 19, voters will decide which four of these five candidates will advance to the general election on April 2.

Candidate Karen Mikolainis

Occupation: Mom of 3 Whitnall students, fitness instructor, freelance writer, playground supervisor at Edgerton Elementary

Previous elected offices: none

Community involvement: Volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and Edgerton Elementary PTO, member of St. Mary’s church

Why are you running for school board?

As a parent of three children in the Whitnall schools, I want to make sure our community offers the highest quality education possible. I will ask important questions, follow-up on issues and concerns, and provide accountability as the district works toward its goals.

I support high standards, academic rigor, and financial responsibility to taxpayers. The district needs ongoing communication and involvement from all stakeholders. Great teachers are key to our students’ success.

As a board member, I will help the district stay focused on what's most important: our kids' growth and learning.

What are the top three issues facing the Whitnall school board?

We have to make sure that as education changes, we are giving our students a top-quality education with strong academics, practical life skills, and high-quality extracurricular activities.

Making sure that Whitnall students are fully prepared for college and careers is our number one priority.

Hiring and retaining top teachers, and making careful use of our time and money in the classrooms are also critically important.

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