MAJOR REASONS FOR RECALL

How much do we want her to continue costing our district?

Excess use of legal resources
- Historically, $15,000 was budgeted per year. In July 2024, the budget was increased to $25,000. Due to a projected increase in legal fees, the budget was increased again in Fall 2024 to $40,000. Legal fees have SURPASSED $38,000 since Angela Winker-Hansen became President of the Wrightstown Community School District Board of Education.

Mishandling of retirement/severance agreements related to Mr. Andy Space
- Mr. Space was never informed of why he was being investigated, nor given the chance to correct any wrongdoing. The investigation was started two full months before the entire Board knew.
- The school district is paying Andy Space a severance package which is costing the district.
- In addition to that, we are now paying Mr. Ron Saari a salary for his contract period of January 20, 2025 – June 30, 2025, totaling $90,000.

Lack of Transparency/Failure to Communicate
- On January 15, 2025, it was announced in the Wrightstown Spirit, that Ron Saari would be the district’s new Interim Superintendent. Our District Administrative Staff, Teachers, and Support Staff were not made aware of this until AFTER it was published in the paper and BEFORE Mr. Saari had a signed contract. The contract was not signed until the evening of January 15, 2025.

To sign the recall petition, please contact:

Tina Gitzlaff (920) 412-0184

or

Ashley Wallenfang (920) 393-0758

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Parents have a fundamental right to expect that the school board is prioritizing the needs of their children above all else. When school board members fail to represent the best interests of students, focusing instead on their own agendas or personal interests, it can jeopardize the educational experience for every child in the district. Parents, as the primary advocates for their children’s well-being, recognize the importance of holding those in power accountable for decisions that directly affect their kids. If the board is making decisions that undermine the quality of education or the safety of students, it is the responsibility of parents to step up and demand change.

The role of a school board is to serve the district, not special interests. Parents rally to protect their children when they see board members prioritizing policies that benefit their own interests rather than creating an environment where students, teachers, and parents can thrive. Whether it's through budget mismanagement, undermining educational standards, or neglecting critical issues like student safety and mental health, parents are motivated to act when they feel that board members are out of touch with the real needs of the district. When parents see that decisions are being made behind closed doors without transparency, they know they must raise their voices to protect their children’s futures.

A united parent voice can drive the change needed to restore a school board's focus on what matters most—the students. By rallying together, parents send a clear message that the district’s priorities must be centered on the education, safety, and well-being of children, as well as the support of teachers and staff. Protecting students is not just about fighting against harmful policies but advocating for an environment where educational excellence, inclusivity, and respect for all stakeholders are the guiding principles. When parents take a stand, they help ensure that the school board’s decisions reflect the community's true values, putting students first.

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Town Meetings

Type of Meeting	Meeting Date	Time	Location

Recall Process

Parents and others across the State of Wisconsin, who are frustrated with their school board’s decisions, are threatening to pursue the recall of school board members. However, the process of recalling a school board member is not an easy feat. This page will provide an overview of the timeline for the recall in Wrighstown Community School District.

The requirements for initiating recall efforts are very specific and must be carefully followed. The laws governing the recall procedure for local elected officials, including school board members, are set forth in Wis. Stat. § 9.10 and Wis. Admin. Code EL Ch. 2.

Wrightstown Community School District Recall Process Timeline

12/19/24: Petition to recall Board President Angela Hansen-Winker was submitted to Anthony Decker, Board Clerk.

12/19/24 -2/17/25: Petition Committee gathers required number of signatures for recall. (While the committee has sixty full days to gather the required number of signatures, we would like to collect these sooner than later to keep this process moving forward).

2/17/25-3/20/25: Board Clerk approves sufficiency/insufficiency of submitted signatures.

3/20/25-3/30/25: Allotted time for electors, petitioners, and Board President Angela Hansen-Winker to appeal the Board Clerk’s determination.

3/30/25-4/22/25: Candidacy paperwork collection.

5/6/25: Primary election (if necessary) or recall election.

6/3/25: Recall election (only held if primary election was held)

Please click on the link below for laws governing the recall of a member of a Wisconsin public school board.

https://law-rll.com/the-recall-of-a-school-board-member/

Town Contacts

Kimberly Denkins
920-428-0930
mikeandkim812@att.net

Nicole Gerend
920-475-0214
bettergirl_80@yahoo.com

Other information

We have had several community members ask why this recall process has been started. To provide everyone with the same information at the same time, we gathered notes that have been taken by community members who have attended several workshops and board meetings over the last 6-9 months. We hope that you find this information useful and that you consider signing the petition to recall the current WCSD Board President. We have 60 days (from December 18, 2024) to gather signatures from residents who vote in WCSD. While this may seem like a long time, we’d like to gather these signatures as soon as possible to keep this initiative moving.

Please be advised that the information detailed below contains only information that has been shared or witnessed during the public portion of the meetings or in other interactions with the Board President. Due to legal restrictions, board members cannot share anything that was talked about or witnessed during the executive or closed portions of their meetings.

Please feel free to click on the links below to find out specific information regarding Board policies and codes that have been violated.

/documents/Authority_of_Individual_Board_Members.pdf

/documents/Conflict_of_Interest.pdf

/documents/Board_Member_Information_Requests.pdf

/documents/General_Expectations_of_All_Board_Members.pdf

/documents/Parliamentary_Authority.pdf

/documents/Presiding_Office.pdf

/documents/Meeting.pdf

/documents/Voting.pdf

/documents/Public_Comment_at_Board_Meetings.pdf

/documents/Legal_Counsel.pdf

/documents/Responsibilities_of_the_District_Administrator.pdf