By Chris Spangler and Kim McDarison A woman currently leading the Pecatonica School District has been elected state superintendent of schools. Jill Underly, 43, won Tuesday’s general election over challenger Deborah Kerr, 63, according to the Associated Press. AP announced about 9:30 p.m. that Underly cruised to a double-digit win,...
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Buchta to fill lone school board seat
By Chris Spangler Rhona Buchta will fill the lone open seat on the School District of Fort Atkinson Board of Education. Buchta, 44, is a literature/language arts middle school teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in Fort Atkinson. A 40-year Fort Atkinson resident, she was unopposed in her Tuesday general...
Election guide: Who’s on the ballot?
By Chris Spangler Contributor Fort Atkinson electors will be casting ballots for city council, board of education and state superintendent of school seats in Tuesday’s general election. The polls open at 7 a.m., with balloting continuing through 8 p.m. The polling place for all city of Fort Atkinson residents is...
‘What’s Up? with Michael Clish’ with his guest school board candidate Rhona Buchta released
Our newest edition of "What's Up? with Michael Clish" is now available for viewing. Michael's guest in Rhona Buchta, the only candidate running for a single open seat on the School District of Fort Atkinson Board of Eduction.A General Spring Election will be held April 6. Buchta has recently described herself...
How serving students with disabilities became a priority mission at UW-Whitewater
Editor's note: This story was submitted by UW-Whitewater. After Paul Lauritzen arrived on the Whitewater State College campus in the fall of 1964 to start a special education program in its college of education, he soon found himself providing informal services for students with disabilities through the admissions office. One...