RAYMOND, WI — Raymond School has a new superintendent after the school board voted unanimously to approve Michael Leach at the Board of Education meeting Monday, April 15. Leach is currently the executive director and principal of Wisconsin Virtual Learning and Ozaukee High School. Leach was community’s choice, too Michael Leach, ABD – Credit: LinkedIn […]
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Raymond School facing $754,011 budget shortfall
RAYMOND, WI — The Raymond School District faces a $754,011 budget shortfall for the 2024-2025 school year unless board members take advantage of a short list of funding options. Interim Superintendent Dr. James Heiden presented the district’s financial situation during Monday’s special board meeting. How deep is the Raymond School budget hole? During the meeting, […]
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Public invited to meet 3 Raymond superintendent finalists Monday
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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Raymond recall election Tuesday, Feb. 27
RAYMOND, WI — Four candidates are running in the recall election on Tuesday, Feb. 27, of two Raymond school board members, one of whom resigned, leaving her seat vacant. Recall election targets Wise, Keller Gwen Keller Janell Wise and former board member Gwen Keller are targeted for recall because a loosely organized group — Raymond […]
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Racine County Eye hosting Raymond school board forum March 20 at Raymond School
RAYMOND, WI — The four candidates vying for two seats on the Raymond School Board will answer questions on March 20 from their constituents during a forum hosted by Racine County Eye. Incumbent Audrey Kostuch is running to retain her position. Residents will also see the names of Shelly Kurhajec, Dorrae Moonen, and Ed Robinson […]
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Raymond School Board recall election: 3 people submit candidacy paperwork
RAYMOND, WI — Three individuals have filed candidacy paperwork to run in the Raymond School Board recall election. Janell Wise Gwen Keller and Janell Wise were targeted for recall because a group of residents and parents of Raymond students claimed they were unfit to serve on the Board of Education. Board Secretary Amanda Falaschi certified […]
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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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Unpacking the 2023-24 Raymond School budget
RAYMOND, Wis. — In a move likely to be welcomed by local homeowners, the Raymond School Board approved a 21% decrease in that portion of their tax bill. The newly approved mill rate of $3.80 per $1,000 in equalized property value marks a $1 reduction from the prior year, translating to significant savings for property […]
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Reducing open enrollment could negatively impact Raymond School budget
RAYMOND, WI — The Raymond Board of Education with a 2-1 vote on Monday, Jan. 15 limited the number of open enrollment students the district will accept next year, and it could have a negative effect on its budget. Board members Amanda Faluschi and Audrey Kostuch voted to approve admitting just six open enrollment students […]
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Keller, Wise challenge more than 170 recall signatures, certification decision due by Jan. 18
RAYMOND, Wis. — Raymond School Board members Gwen Keller and Jenell Wise have officially challenged more than 170 signatures on the recall petitions against them. School Board Clerk Amanda Falaschi has until Jan. 18 to either certify the recall or uphold Keller’s and Wise’s challenges, in which case the recall effort would effectively conclude. Reasons […]
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Open enrollment students comprise nearly 20% of Raymond School budget
RAYMOND, Wis. — Well over $1 million of the Raymond School annual budget is derived from students who utilize open enrollment to attend there from other school districts. The annual budget submitted by Raymond School officials to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) derives nearly 20% of its income from families that take advantage […]
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Raymond School in Focus: Reporting from Racine County Eye
Explore the diverse and comprehensive coverage of Raymond School in Racine County, presented by the Racine County Eye. This page serves as a central resource for articles and updates related to Raymond School, reflecting various dimensions of its operations and community impact. Our coverage includes a range of topics from educational developments and board meetings […]
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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. Amy Helvick’s profile photo on LinkedIn. According to a press release from Nicole Fuchs, district secretary, the slate of candidates includes: […]
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Tonight: Raymond school board members targeted for recall host meeting to disqualify signatures
RAYMOND, WI — Raymond school board members targeted for recall will host a meeting to disqualify signatures on the petitions against them tonight, Dec. 28. Racine County Eye received a tip that included a screenshot of a post from the NextDoor app for an open invitation to a potentially illegal meeting where Gwen Keller and […]
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Raymond residents meet interim superintendent, principal; committee turns in signatures to recall Keller, Wise
The Raymond Board of Education on Monday, Dec. 18, introduced Interim Superintendent Dr. James Heiden and interim Principal Peter Kempen to residents who attended the BOE meeting at Raymond School. Heiden replaces retiring Superintendent Dr. Michael Garvey when school resumes after the winter break, and Kempen replaces embattled former Principal Jeff Peterson. At the same […]
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