Letter to the Editor: I Support Dave Noshay’s Bid for Re-election

I support Dave Noshay’s bid for re-election to the MF School Board on April 3. I am the parent of two children who’ve been in our schools for 11 years. Having been very involved in their education and in the district, I’ve watched Dave Noshay in action since he was elected to his first term. Here’s why I am voting for Dave and encourage readers to do the same:

Dave is part of a board that has faced many major and complex issues and decisions recently. They have spearheaded many advancements in learning such as opening the Early Childhood Center and launching new academies at the high school. Dave helped preside over the closing of schools and redistricting in order to save taxpayer funds and run the district more efficiently. They negotiated a contract that resulted in changing health carriers from WEA Trust to Humana, in increasing employee contributions and in vastly reducing post-employment health benefits.  

These moves will save the district millions. This Board and Dave Noshay searched long and hard and recruited a new superintendent who is moving the district forward in the areas they prioritized-- improving student performance and employee accountability and advancing the district strategically.  I’d say it’s been a very productive few years for the Board and Dave plays an important role in that.

Dave Noshay is not a school board member because he has a political agenda or an ax to grind. He believes in the nonpartisan nature of school board work and is committed to considering the facts and making decisions without regard to politics or today’s environment. Dave wants to work with people on all sides to make our district great.

Dave is someone with a lot of integrity. He admits that the district and board have made some process mistakes in the past but stands by their decisions because he believes they were made in good faith and are in the best interest of our children and the district.

Dave’s  business skills in operations, marketing, planning and finance are invaluable to the district. While he believes the district should employ some business practices in its operations, he understands how schools are different and their unique role in our society.

Let’s continue the school district’s positive momentum by re-electing Dave Noshay to the Menomonee Falls School Board.  He deserves a second term.

Karen Habegger
Menomonee Falls