Joe Luginbill

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Joe Luginbill

Prior offices

Appointed member Eau Claire County Parks and Forest Department Advisory Committee

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Eau Claire Area School District school board, At-large

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Education

High school

North High School

Personal

Profession

Youth coordinator

Contact

Personal website

Personal Twitter

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Joe Luginbill was a member of the Eau Claire Area School District school board, At-large in Wisconsin. He assumed office in 2015.

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Biography

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Luginbill graduated from North High School before attending the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire to study sociology and family studies. His professional experience includes working as a coordinator for the Eau Claire Coalition for Youth, founding a business in 2012 and a charity in 2016, and training as a child welfare worker. Luginbill has been associated with the Eau Claire County Parks and Forest Advisory Committee, the Eau Claire Industrial Development Agency, the United Way Education Advisory Council, Kids First Eau Claire, the Alliance for Strong Communities, and the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention.

Elections

2018

See also: Eau Claire Area School District elections (2018)

Four of the seven seats on the Eau Claire Area School District Board of Education in Wisconsin were up for at-large general election on April 3, 2018. Two of the at-large seats were up for three-year terms, one seat was up for a two-year term, and one seat was up for a one-year term. Two of the seats are up for special election after Carolyn Barstad and Jennifer Fager both resigned in 2017. Incumbent Kathryn P. Duax did not file for re-election, leaving one open seat. The winners of the four seats were incumbents Lori Bica, Joe Luginbill, Eric Torres, and non-incumbent Laurie Klinkhammer. The other candidates were Joshua Clements, Tim Nordin, and John Plewa.

There are no official candidates yet for this election.

2015

See also: Eau Claire Area School District elections (2015)

The general election on April 7, 2015, in Eau Claire Area School District featured two at-large seats up for election. Incumbent Kathryn P. Duax and challenger Joe Luginbill ran unopposed since incumbent Wendy Sue Johnson did not file for re-election.

Results

Incumbent Kathryn P. Duax and candidate Joe Luginbill were both elected without opposition.

Funding

Candidates were only required to file campaign finance reports if they did one of the following:

• accepted contributions, made disbursements or incurred obligations in an aggregate amount of more than $1,000 in a calendar year
• accepted more than $100 from a single source in the calendar year, except contributions made by candidates to their own campaigns

Endorsements

Luginbill received no official endorsements in this election.

Campaign themes

2018

Leader-Telegram survey

Luginbill participated in the following survey conducted by the Leader-Telegram. The questions provided by the Leader-Telegram are bolded, and Luginbill's responses follow below:

“	The school district currently has Montessori and McKinley charter schools and is considering a new one at the Little Red School site. What role do you see for charter schools in the district going forward? Public charter schools provide additional avenues for our school district to educate the whole child and ensure that all students are able to be successful, both academically and in their social and emotional growth. Much of our survey data indicates that families would like to see more choices in their child’s education. Having spent time at both Montessori and McKinley, I have been able to see firsthand how innovation, flexibility and the empowerment of staff helps to create a school culture that fosters student success. The district recently altered boundary lines between North and Memorial high schools in order to address an enrollment disparity. Do you think other measures need to be taken to address inequity between the schools? If so, what would you propose? I was proud to help advance the recent boundary change. I also authored policy language to create a Temporary Equity Committee structure in the ECASD and helped write a policy formalizing a regular boundary review process moving forward. We formed an equity committee to study donations between the two high schools, and the board and administration have worked to fully implement the committee’s recommendations. I would like to see the school board continue to form temporary equity committees to study specific topics and provide recommendations to the board. How is the district dealing with trends and changes that affect how education is delivered, as well as societal issues such as mental health and children living in poverty? Our district’s vision is to “challenge minds, build relationships and nurture individual growth to prepare all students for postsecondary success.” When we say all students, we mean ALL students. Our district has a number of programs that work with students to ensure that they are given equal educational opportunities in the district. ECASD also collaborates with area agencies and organizations as a united voice for change. I am the current co-chair of the Child Poverty-focused Kids First Action Team for Clear Vision Eau Claire’s Poverty Summit.	”
—Joe Luginbill, 2018

2015

Luginbill highlighted the following issues on his campaign website:

“	We know that children are all born into different and, sometimes, unequal circumstances. Those circumstances might provide an easier path of privilege for some, or additional needs for development. Education has proven to be the most prominent and effective way to provide every young person with a chance to succeed in America. We often hear that poverty is a barrier in education that cannot be overcome. We know that is just not true. We know all kids can learn. We must always hold high expectations for all of our children, regardless of their race, ethnicity, family income, or background. Educational decline has been shown to lead to a measurable decline in economic growth. Our education system needs to continue to find new and innovating ways to equip young people with the skills to help drive a 21st-century economy. I am running for the Eau Claire School Board because I hope to take an active role in the future of the district. I have the belief that all children of the ECASD are entitled to a bright future. I have an open mind and readiness to listen and learn. As a board member I will make myself accessible to district staff and teachers, parents, students, and taxpayers. I have an understanding of district operations and how it is structured. I served as a student representative on the School Board from 2009-2011 – In that role, I sat in at every board meeting, discussion, and community event. As a private sector businessman, I bring a unique perspective to the board. I have the willingness to invest the hours necessary to faithfully discharge my duties as a board member. I have the ability to work collaboratively with others within the community to advance the best interests of the school district. I sincerely hope that I can count on your support and your vote in April.	”
—Joe Luginbill's campaign website (2015)

See also

• Eau Claire Area School District, Wisconsin
• Eau Claire Area School District elections (2018)
• Eau Claire Area School District elections (2015)

External links

Suggest a link

• Eau Claire Area School District
• Campaign website
• LinkedIn page