RAYMOND, WI — The Raymond School District has three finalists to fill the vacant superintendent role, and the community is invited to meet them during a special meeting of the Board of Education on Monday. The announcement was made by the district in a press release sent to the media on Friday. Dr. James Heiden […]
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Racine Unified’s Soren Gajewski sees superintendent contract negotiations as a result of 17-year district dedication
RACINE — The Racine Unified School District Board of Education will begin contract negotiations with Soren Gajewski as a result of a unanimous vote on March 21. A March 21 press release reads, “Gajewski was one of two finalists who visited RUSD and participated in interviews with various stakeholder groups and a final interview with […]
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Elections 2024: Racine County decides
EDITOR’S NOTE: Mollie Jones is also running for this office but did not turn in the candidate bio survey. Racine County Circuit Court Judge Raymond School Board EDITOR’S NOTE: Ed Robinson is also running but did not submit a candidate bio survey. 4th District candidates Waterford Graded School Board
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Allen clinches victory in Racine Unified write-in campaign for School Board seat #4
RACINE, WI — Despite the vote totals remaining largely unknown, Grace Allen declared victory in the write-in race for Racine Unified School Board #4. Her challenger, Amanda Gain, conceded, noting that exact numbers haven’t yet been released. Transfer error results in delay After polls closed on Election Day, the Racine County Clerk’s office experienced a […]
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Union Grove Board meeting: Cybersecurity, infrastructure and community events top agenda for Feb. 12, 2024
Union Grove Board meeting agenda items The upcoming Union Grove Village Board meeting on Feb. 12, 2024, is set to discuss several significant items: Each of these items is crucial for the residents of Union Grove, as they touch upon various aspects of community life, from cybersecurity and infrastructure to community events and administrative efficiency.
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Raymond recall certified; election will be Feb. 27
RAYMOND, WI — The recall effort against Raymond Board of Education members Gwen Keller and Janell Wise has been certified. The election will be Tuesday, Feb. 27. Mitchell Berman confirmed that he received two email messages from board Clerk Amanda Faluschi at 1:35 p.m. with one certification of sufficiency each for Keller and Wise. Majority […]
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New superintendent for Raymond School; board to vote Dec. 18
RAYMOND — The Raymond School Board is moving forward with hiring a new superintendent in the wake of the sudden resignation of Dr. Michael Garvey on Nov. 20. Audrey Kostuch, president of the Raymond School Board, announced on Thursday the board has selected an interim superintendent, who was not identified. However, a meet-and-greet was scheduled […]
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Former Racine Unified Superintendent Dr. Gallien to be paid $350K by Charleston County School Board after controversial actions
Dr. Eric Gallien, former Racine Unified School District and now former Charleston County School District superintendent will receive about $350,000 after a settlement agreement, following the board’s controversial decision to put him on paid administrative leave. According to Count on News 2, a local news station to South Carolina, Gallien filed a lawsuit and an […]
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Voting April 2 in Racine County? Here’s what you need to know
RACINE, Wis. — Voting gets underway Tuesday, April 2, and Racine County residents will have their say in the 2024 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote. Voting for contested races Contested elections are taking place in several communities east and west of I-94, including: Racine Brighton Burlington Waterford Elmwood Park Mount Pleasant Raymond Rochester Union […]
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Helvick not running for re-election for Raymond School Board, 4 candidates to fight for 2 seats on April ballot
RAYMOND — Four candidates filed nomination papers for two seats on the Raymond School Board of Education, including three newcomers and current board President Audrey Kostuch. Incumbent Amy Helvick is not running for re-election. According to a press release from Nicole Fuchs, district secretary, the slate of candidates includes: Audrey Kostuch (incumbent)Shelly KurhajecDorrae MoonenEdward Robinson […]
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Former Racine Unified Superintendent Gallien on paid administrative leave, decision controversial
Dr. Eric Gallien, former Racine Unified School District – and current Charleston County School District – Superintendent, has been put on paid administrative leave. Board’s decision The Charleston County School District Board of Trustees made the vote on Monday night, according to WCSC-TV, the local CBS affiliate in South Carolina. The board of trustees voted […]
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Rally to save Social Security today from noon-1
RACINE, Wis. — Please join the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, American Federation of Government Employees Council 220, and other partner organizations as we host a rally to call for Social Security to be protected, modernized and expanded. Without increased funding, Social Security will fail to meet the needs of America’s most vulnerable citizens. The […]
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Racine Arts Council announces new executive director
RACINE — Diane Carlson has been named the new executive director of the Racine Arts Council by the RAC Board of Directors. According to a Feb. 14 press release, Carlson has a background in business and accounting and a passion for promoting the arts in Racine. Carlson has held the position since Feb. 5. She […]
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Racine Unified School Board filling 2 vacancies; application deadline Sept. 13
RACINE — The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) Board of Education is seeking to fill two School Board vacancies created by recent member resignations. The application deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 13. The vacancies were created by the resignations of Auntavia Jackson, who represented District 6, and Matthew Hanser, who represented District 8. Both members resigned […]
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Jennifer Hribar: 2024 Raymond School Board recall candidate
Racine County Eye asked candidates to fill out a questionnaire so that our readers could learn more about them. The Raymond School Board recall election is Tuesday, Feb. 27. These are Jennifer Hribar’s answers. Jennifer Hribar What position are you seeking?Raymond School Recall Election Where do you live?2202 Waukesha Road, Caledonia How long have you […]
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