GREATEST CONCERNS

IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE GREATEST CONCERN FOR THE WEST BEND SCHOOL DISTRICT?



** KRIS BEAVER: I have said many times, there is no one greatest concern. We hve multiple issues that need to be resolved. They are, in no particular order, funding of our schools, lack of space to house students, rigorous and relevant curriculum and meeting the needs of future students.



CARL WILLIAM KNEPEL: The greatest concern for the district is it's relationship with it's constituents. The current board has not made a substantial effort to involve the community. Because of this, there is a growing disconnect between the district and the citizens. This disconnect is dangerous and will ultimately hamper children's education.



RANDY STARK: It is my concern that the West Bend School district has become far less frequently identified as the preferred school district in our geographic area. It appears to me that this decline is driven by complacency around facilities upgrades and a lack of cohesiveness between the school district and the community.



TIM STEPANSKI: Budgets. Currently, 90% of the school's budget is for salaries and benefits (this is indicative statewide). Areas must be found to free-up monies for repair and upkeep of our buildings. The current capital expenditure budget is less than 1%, making it difficult to care for district assets.