Kurt Rebholz

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Kurt Rebholz

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Prior offices

West Bend School District school board, At-large

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Education

Bachelor's

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point

Personal

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Campaign Facebook

Kurt Rebholz was a member of the West Bend School District school board, At-large in Wisconsin. He assumed office in 2018.

Rebholz ran for election to the West Bend School District school board, At-large in Wisconsin. He won in the general election on April 3, 2018.

Biography

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Rebholz received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. He co-founded Bay MarketForce.

Elections

2018

See also: West Bend School District elections (2018)

Two of the seven seats on the West Bend School District Board of Education in Wisconsin were up for at-large general election on April 3, 2018. Appointed incumbent Tim Stellmacher did not file for re-election, leaving one open seat. Incumbent Monte Schmiege was defeated in the general election by challengers Kurt Rebholz and Chris Zwygart. Mary Weigand also ran in the general election. A primary election was schedule for February 20, 2018, after more than two candidates filed for each seat. Carl Lundin filed for election but withdrew on January 17, 2018. A primary election was still held, and Lundin's name appeared on the ballot.

General election

General election for West Bend School District school board, At-large (2 seats)

Chris Zwygart and Kurt Rebholz defeated Mary Weigand and incumbent Monte Schmiege in the general election for West Bend School District school board, At-large on April 3, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chris Zwygart (Nonpartisan)	30.2	5,509
✔	Submit photo	Kurt Rebholz (Nonpartisan)	28.2	5,144
	Submit photo	Mary Weigand (Nonpartisan)	23.6	4,296
		Monte Schmiege (Nonpartisan)	17.6	3,213
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	59

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,221
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for West Bend School District school board, At-large (2 seats)

Mary Weigand, incumbent Monte Schmiege, Kurt Rebholz, and Chris Zwygart defeated Carl Lundin (Unofficially withdrew) in the primary for West Bend School District school board, At-large on February 20, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mary Weigand (Nonpartisan)	29.6	2,740
✔		Monte Schmiege (Nonpartisan)	22.5	2,088
✔	Submit photo	Kurt Rebholz (Nonpartisan)	21.0	1,943
✔		Chris Zwygart (Nonpartisan)	20.6	1,912
	Submit photo	Carl Lundin (Nonpartisan) (Unofficially withdrew)	5.4	505
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	82

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,270
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Campaign themes

2018

Rebholz listed the following campaign themes on his Facebook campaign page:

“	Top Goals: 1) Teacher retention & attraction, recognition, and recruit back world class teachers that left 2) Recruit 1st class district administrators 3) Reverse the trend of 3 students school choicing out of West Bend to every 1 student that school choices in 4) Upgrade facilities & equipment to support learning and all extracurricular activities 5) Recruit more students into extracurricular activities – improve extracurricular coaching/program directors and accountability to ensure program improvements & success 6) Encourage families & individuals to locate in West Bend due to community, business opportunities, along with a first class school system 7) Support advanced course curriculums to set West Bend apart as a state leader in education 8) Reduce energy consumption (improve energy efficiency) within the school district buildings to save $ money & operation costs 9) Streamline district administration & review any bloated or wasted $ monies 10) Goal to have “Net Zero” effect on the West Bend tax payer	”
—Kurt Rebholz, 2018

“	Why I’m Running for School Board? I love the State of Wisconsin and the West Bend community. My reason for running for the West Bend School Board is simple – to “Bring Back Local School Excellence” as it was when Jenny and I chose to move here 23 years ago. With a first class school system that has great facilities for learning and extracurricular activities, the West Bend community will continue to retain and attract great families and individuals to work and live in this community. As a strong supporter of Public Schools, Community, and growing Businesses in West Bend – this is important to me and I am asking for your support and vote.	”
—Kurt Rebholz, 2018

“	School Board & Politics I believe that political agendas or beliefs should not be part of the West Bend School Board or System – the West Bend School District is here to serve not only the children and families in the district, but all individuals of the community. Financially speaking, I would describe myself as being as fiscally conservative – my hope is to bring that decision-making influence to the board with the goal of “Net Zero” tax effect on the West Bend tax payer. We can improve facilities and recruit world class teachers and administrators by saving money on energy consumption and continued budget scrutiny. It’s time to stop the flow of great teachers and quality administrators leaving the district, and return to providing strong education, along with inspiring cultural and sporting events that all members of our community will be proud to support and attend.	”
—Kurt Rebholz, 2018

“	Speaking of Arts, Cultural Programs, Clubs, and Sports Teams Outstanding cultural programs, arts, and sports teams affiliated with the school system are important not only to those participating in the programs, but to all in the community as well. My goal is to support all programs and help recruit more of the youth in our community to take advantage of these programs from a young age through high school.	”
—Kurt Rebholz, 2018

See also

• West Bend School District, Wisconsin
• West Bend School District elections (2018)

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