The Sconi

Members of the Menomonee Falls School Board talk about their goals and aspirations and what changes they are hoping to see soon.

Savannah Howe, a member of the Menomonee Falls School Board, discussed building trust in the community and how that is important for building academic proficiency. Other members talked about redefining parents' rights in schools.

"Drive transparency: it builds trust through a community that is demanding it," Howe told Wisconsin Right Now. "Improve academic proficiency across the district: Our numbers have been trending down and we need to prevent further slipping and turn it around. Staffing model and teacher benefits: let's make our district a destination district for teachers. Let's retain the incredible talent we have and attract the very best."

"My two children will be graduates of Menomonee Falls School District," school board hopeful Shelley Holzman told Wisconsin Right Now. "My hope when they reflect is that they are proud of their education and the experiences they have gained on their K-12 journey."

"SDMF has been in-person learning for most students since January 2021," Holzman said, according to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "More emphasis needs to be placed on how to catch up any students left behind by virtual learning or those students struggling with re-acclimation to in-person learning."

"I will use common sense and logic to navigate issues facing our district," Holzman said, according to Wisconsin Right Now. "Stop the politicizing of every issue. I will stand up for students, the district and our community – on driving excellence in education. I will stand up for teachers – building environments that drive student success. I will partner with our administration in building a culture that attracts and retains top talent. I will ask tough questions. I will use data and root cause analysis to understand the issue and solutions available."