Fred Jandt
Fred Jandt was a member of the Watertown Unified School District school board At-large in Wisconsin. He assumed office in 2023. He left office on April 2, 2025.
Jandt ran for election to the Watertown Unified School District school board At-large in Wisconsin. He won in the general election on April 3, 2018.
Jandt was previously a candidate for the same position on the Watertown Board of Education in Wisconsin. The general election was held on April 5, 2016.[1] He lost the election.[2][3]
Biography
Jandt works for American Family Insurance. He is a member of the board of directors for the Watertown Family Center.[4]
Elections
2018
Three of the nine seats on the Watertown Unified School District Board of Education in Wisconsin were up for at-large general election on April 3, 2018. Incumbent Mark Putra did not file for re-election, leaving one open seat. Incumbents Frances Milburn and Karrie Uttech and candidate Fred Jandt were unopposed and won election to the board.[5][6]
Results
General election
General election for Watertown Unified School District school board At-large (3 seats)
Incumbent Karrie Uttech, incumbent Frances Milburn, and Fred Jandt won election in the general election for Watertown Unified School District school board At-large on April 3, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Karrie Uttech (Nonpartisan) | 35.2 | 2,968 |
| ✔ |  | Frances Milburn (Nonpartisan) | 33.2 | 2,805 |
| ✔ | Fred Jandt (Nonpartisan) | 31.6 | 2,668 | |
| Total votes: 8,441 | |||
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2016
Three of the nine seats on the Watertown School Board were up for at-large general election on April 5, 2016. Incumbents Ron Buchanan and Steve Kauffeld faced challengers Frederick Jandt and Paul VanDenLangenberg in their bids for re-election.[1] Both incumbents were re-elected to additional terms, and VanDenLangenberg won the open seat.[2][3]
The third seat on the ballot was held by Kate Lapin, but she filed noncandidacy papers, which indicated she would not file for re-election. Because she did not run in the election, at least one newcomer was guaranteed to take a seat on the board.[1]
Results
| Watertown School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year terms, 2016 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Steve Kauffeld Incumbent |
30.03% | 5,307 |
| Ron Buchanan Incumbent |
26.08% | 4,609 |
| Paul VanDenLangenberg |
22.52% | 3,981 |
| Frederick Jandt | 20.66% | 3,651 |
| Write-in votes | 0.72% | 127 |
| Total Votes | 17,675 | |
| Source: Dodge County Clerk, "Results 2016: pril 5, 2016 Presidential Preference & Spring Election - Summary," accessed May 20, 2016 and Jefferson County Clerk, "2016 Spring General Election," accessed April 5, 2016 | ||
Funding
Jandt filed an exemption statement detailing that he would not spend or receive more than $1,000 toward his campaign. Because of this, he did not have to file additional campaign finance reports for this election.[7]
Endorsements
Jandt received no official endorsements in the election.
Campaign themes
2018
Watertown Daily Times survey
Jandt participated in the following survey conducted by the Watertown Daily Times. The questions provided by the Watertown Daily Times are bolded, and Jandt's responses follow below:
| “ |
What are your goals while on the board of education? We have many varied groups within the district and working together is essential for us to continue to grow as a community. As a member of the board my goals are to provide the best educational opportunities to prepare our children for the future and maintain our fiscal responsibility, while exploring new possibilities technology provides our instructors. What do you think are the biggest issues facing Watertown’s public schools? Enrollment, funding, and the hidden costs of school vouchers are three of the biggest issues facing Watertown’s public schools, but I believe that more than ever it is the need to provide a safe environment not only for our students but our instructors and administrators as members of our educational community. How can the school district attract more students through open enrollment? Watertown schools are highly regarded by the community, but we need to work to better emphasize the positive things we are doing as a district to show the opportunities for families in nearby communities who may be considering other options for their families. This isn’t an issue that is going to be solved with short-term solutions. We need to take steps toward a plan that not only addresses our current funding issues but lays the foundation for continued, sustainable growth in the future.[8][9] |
” |
| —Fred Jandt, 2018 | ||
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Daily Union, "Candidates on ballot for April election," January 6, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dodge County Clerk, "Summary For Dodge County, All Counters, All Races Unofficial Final Results," accessed April 5, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jefferson County Clerk, "2016 Spring General Election," accessed April 5, 2016
- ↑ Watertown Family Center, "Our Staff," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Abbey Smith, "Email communication with district clerk," January 3, 2018
- ↑ Dodge County, Wisconsin, "Spring Election Unofficial Results," April 3, 2018
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Jody Thompson, Watertown School District Administrative Assistant/Deputy Clerk/Board Secretary," March 29, 2016
- ↑ Watertown Daily Times, "Watertown school board candidates answer questions," March 13, 2018
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Watertown Unified School District elections in 2018 | |
| Dodge County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 3, 2018 |
| Candidates: | At-Large: Incumbent, Frances Milburn • Incumbent, Karrie Uttech • Fred Jandt |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
