The dispute is yet another example of an ongoing culture war nationwide regarding what children are taught in schools when it comes to gender and sexuality, as many conservatives have pushed for legislation to restrict what educators can and cannot teach. "We need an independent investigation to see what the practice has been. I'm going to have to stop reading the comments as things have become threatening. By high school, students would learn about abuse in relationships, safe sex, analyzing information on social media and a more thorough understanding of sexual orientation, gender and other social identities. His experience with the STEM program at Longfellow, in addition to his innate ability to connect with children, will serve him well in his role as Principal of Underwood Elementary School. Wisconsin law says a district can decide itselfwhether to provide instruction related to human growth and development. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Melissa Dolan. Two days later, he resigned. I also take great pride in my previous work as a mentor/crisis stabilizer for at-risk youth, skill-building to achieve their personal goals and help them make healthier decisions. But Lubinsky added she believes a judge will dismiss the lawsuit. He has been a resident of Wauwatosa since 1988 and has a BA in Political Science from UW-La Cross, a JD from the University of Michigan Law School, and an MBA from UW-Madison. 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. The faction makes political decisions in secret and retaliates against anyone who challenges them by silencing the public and their elected representatives, the lawsuit said. "When updates become available, they will be provided by legal counsel in open session at public School Board meetings," the statement from Jessup-Anger read. 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. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News. This is Meiers third attempt to have the curriculum shut down. Regarding the principalship, Mr. Kern states, I am honored to be joining Jefferson Elementary School. 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. During his tenure in Waukesha, Mr. Pinion single-handedly implemented the districts PBIS system, and he developed a social-emotional learning and mental wellness framework that is widely regarded as a model program. A district document said that curriculum must be reviewed every three years per a school board policy. The Wauwatosa School Board has named Dr. Demond A. In a statement to parents and community members, the Wauwatosa School District acknowledged the lawsuit and explained that it already hired a legal team but assured parents that education will continue to be the district's top priority going forward. There is video from Wauwatosa West High School last September. Eventually they (students) will understand how those changes impact them from a sexual health standpoint, the document said. He cast the only opposing vote to the curriculum. 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 new curriculum, developed over10 months, will feature lessons as early as kindergarten. Mike was one of the first to step up. Wauwatosa School District Announces New Members of Leadership Team On Monday, March 14, 2022, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond Means' recommendation to appoint the following members of its leadership team: Mr. Tahir Abdelmawla, Underwood Elementary School Principal Milwaukee resident Franklin Smith, president of the Milwaukee Guild and Catholic Medical Association, spoke against the curriculum, claiming the curriculums teachings pushed kids in a direction they would not go in otherwise. In an email to parents, the principal said it started as an argument between a parent and a group of students. A suggestion by Meier to create a new curriculum for the students of parents who disliked the updated one failed, 5-2. In the latest DPI report card, the district received a score of 72.4, the lowest score the district had ever received. 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. Because of this threat I can no longer serve in my capacity as a member of the Wauwatosa School Board so please accept this as my immediate resignation.". All of this has led to increased security in the district in the form of school resource officers at school and at school-related functions such as sporting events. Candidates participated in panel interviews with each team, which consisted of a candidate presentation followed by a question and answer session. The final candidates participated in an interview with Superintendent Dr. Demond Means and at least one member of the Wauwatosa Board of Education. Our subscribers make this reporting possible. Not only was Mike a coach but he also was a teacher and a mentor. has identified those standards as the foundation for school districts, Wisconsin law says a district can decide itself, Superior School Board upholds decision allowing gender identity to be taught to fifth graders, Wisconsin districts face backlash over plans to teach gender identity to elementary students. He was the only school board member to voteagainst the update in August. If you miss that, in-person voting is Tuesday, April 4th. Comments (-1) more . more, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Wauwatosa School Board is a policy and governance board. Michael Meier said that, as an individual, he supportedthe plan, but as a representative on the school board, he hadworries. "The person that leads that good ol boys club sits right there Steve Doman," the man continued. Image by Wokandapix on Pixabay. Mr. Abdelmawla served in the United States Army before launching his career in education at the Golda Meir School in Milwaukee, where he spent several years delivering classroom instruction before moving into the role of School Culture and Climate Specialist and, simultaneously, High School Athletic Director. Stay informed with WPR's email newsletter. Quick Links. Sign up now! "The goal of teaching body science is to destigmatize the narrative about bodies and create a space for open and honest conversations," the document adds. The Wauwatosa School Board has appointed Dr. Eric Jessup-Anger to the vacant Seat #3, created by the resignation of Emily Kenney in August. Sign-in to take full advantage of your membership, including an ad-free website and improved browsing experience. harassed by followers of the right-wing forum Libs of TikTok. The legislation failed to pass in the last session. DOWNLOAD THE APP: Get the latest news, sports and Wauwatosa schools issued a statement which can be read on the district website. Search results from our Services may contain copyrighted material and, if so, you may not use such content unless you obtain permission from its owner or are otherwise permitted by law. Former board member Mary Jo Randall sent FOX6 the email she sent Doman Wednesday morning, asking for his home address. Wauwatosa High School Students Display Talents, Receive Recognition for Visual Arts. The update addresses anatomy, as students will learn how bodies "change and grow.". The 6-1 vote came late Monday as anxious attendees, spilling out of the crowded boardroom, awaited a decision after nearly four hours of discussion on the topic by students, teachers, caregivers. In 2021, the district learned that it had not been reviewed in 10 years, so they decided to initiate a new review process. Elections Meetings Responsibilities Contact the Board Dr. Eric Jessup-Anger President Email Seat #3 Term: 2017-2025 (303) 547-2924 Dr. Jenny Hoag Clerk Email Seat #1 Term: 2022-2025 (414) 202-6394 Michael E. Meier Board Member Email Seat #2 Term: 2004-2025 (414) 456-9500 Jessica Willis Seat 2: Michael Meier (inc.), Austin Jensen. 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. For elementary schools, updates to the curriculum would start as early as kindergarten, including added lessons on defining gender, gender roles, identifying medically proper names of body parts and learning about consent in an everyday context. Demond Means, the districts superintendent, said the curriculum was guided by the National Sex Education Standards. Benefits Eligible: Yes. As a 17-year resident of Wauwatosa, my kids have kept me busy coaching Junior Trojans football and TBL. Voting is incredibly convenient, pop over to Wauwatosa City Hall 3/21-3/24 and 3/27-3/31 from 8-4:30. In 2021, the district learned that it had not been reviewed in 10 years, so they decided to initiate a new review process. 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. Become a member for $9/month. 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. That's 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. Wauwatosa, WI On Monday, May 9, 2022, the Wauwatosa School District Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Demond Means' recommendation to appoint the following members of its leadership team: Ms. Gwendolyn Husslein has been named Director of Finance within the Division of Operations and Finance. Jenny Hoag is a Tosa parent, community member, and pediatric psychologist. Lubinsky also mentioned that in 25 years of practicing law she had never seen a situation where a member of a board sued that same board. The Wauwatosa School District is located in Milwaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin.The county seat is Milwaukee.Milwaukee County was home to 957,735 residents in 2015, according to the United States Census Bureau. State lawmakers try again to allow DACA recipients to become police officers in Wisconsin, Paul Ryan says he'll support 'anybody but Trump' in the 2024 presidential contest, Wisconsin Educational Communications Board. Most Wisconsin students can't vote. Three seats, each with three-year terms. In yet another example of rising tension over what children hear in class, a Wauwatosa School Board member has sued the board on which he serves in an attempt to stop the implementation of a recently passed sexual education curriculum with lessons starting as early as kindergarten. Regarding the principalship, Mr. Kern states, I am honored to be joining Jefferson Elementary School. "When updates become available, they will be provided by legal counsel in open session at public School Board meetings," the statement read. School Board Meetings Live Video Stream - Feb. 20, 2023; School Board Meeting Agendas & Policies; Canvas LMS. 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. Describe how you will balance being knowledgeable and contribute to oversight while allowing the Superintendent to guide day-to-day operations and strategy implementation. Wauwatosa High School Students Display Talents, Receive Recognition for Visual Arts. He coached with the program for 5 years. Schedule: 1.0/Days - Monday-Friday 730a-4p, Rotation to cover St. Joseph or other Ascension sites as needed. Throughout his career, Mr. Brightman has earned a reputation as a thoughtful, analytical and strategic thinker who is well-respected across the state of Wisconsin. There's no doubt in my mind that future generations will observe the damage that occurs when this teaching method is used, Smith said. Doman stepped down two days after calls for his resignation during the public comment portion of Monday night's school board meeting. Mr. Kern is an experienced principal with a demonstrated history of success in education. The controversy surrounding the curriculum highlights the increasing tensions that school boards across Wisconsin and the nation have faced. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Mike was passionate about player development, on and off the field. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy: Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 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. Words were exchanged at different times during the simultaneous demonstrations, but a police presence was able to ensure nothing escalated past verbal jabs. MetaSearch is intended for research, information and reference purposes only. The school board violated open meetings laws, a board member. 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