During the 01/11/2021 Board of Education meeting, the Board considered the 10 resolutions that the Delegate Assembly of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) will be voting on during the annual state education convention held online this year from January 20-22. Each school district, […]
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Ed Ruffolo Still Running For School Board
The Post Crescent got a hold of Edward Ruffolo. Per their article, “because Ruffolo had already filed for candidacy in the April election, his name will remain on the ballot. Ruffolo said he does not plan to do any campaigning. He said he’s received ‘threatening […]
Edward Ruffolo Declined To Fill Board of Education Vacancy
The Board of Education met in closed session for around 3 hours. When they returned to open session, Board President Kay Eggert gave the following statement: “I have a brief announcement regarding the vacant seat on the Board of Education. As the public is aware, […]
Board Of Education To Possibly Review Edward Ruffolo’s Social Media History At 01/11 Board Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting 01/11/2021 at 6pm. Of particular interest is that they “will entertain a motion to convene in closed session, pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(f) and under the attorney-client privilege to review and discuss social or personal histories and/or specific charges concerning […]
Board of Education’s Coherent Governance Work Sessions Posted
On 01/08 and 01/09 the Board of Education held two marathon work sessions with a consulting group about the Coherent Governance model of school board governance. I will be honest, these meetings are probably chock full of relevant and interesting tidbits. Certainly the way the […]
Appleton Area School District’s Ties To The Appleton Education Foundation
With the appointment of Edward Ruffolo, the current Vice President of the Appleton Education Foundation, to the AASD Board of Education it is very easy to start wondering why AEF members are so strongly represented on the Board of Education. Ed Ruffalo is the current […]
Edward Ruffolo’s Answers To Board Of Education Interview Questions
As reported yesterday, the Board of Education chose Ed Ruffolo to fill the board vacancy. I did get a chance to watch the video of the meeting. The interview process consisted of 2 rounds. The first round consisted of the 6 candidates who showed up […]
Edward Ruffolo Chosen To Fill Board Of Education Vacancy
The Board of Education met tonight and selected a candidate to fill the vacancy left by Leah Olson. In Round 1 they weeded the field down to 3 candidates: Edward Ruffolo, Marie Waddell, and Katherine Van Groll. Sheri Hartzheim and Amber McGinley, the two candidates […]
Board of Education To Choose New Member on 01/04/2021
The Board of Education is meeting 01/04/2021 at 4pm to pick a candidate to fill the vacancy on the Board left by Leah Olson’s resignation. There were 9 original candidates, but two have withdrawn their applications, so the Board has 7 people to choose from. […]
List Of Candidates Hoping To Fill The Board of Education Vacancy
The candidates seeking to fill Leah Olson’s vacancy on the Board of Education are all in. As reported by an attendee of the orientation meeting: “Sheri Hartzheim- Parent w/ student in district, former business owner, financial and accounting experience Marie Waddell- substitute teacher for AASD, […]