Noah Roberts
Noah Roberts was an at-large member of the Verona Area School District Board of Education in Wisconsin. Roberts assumed office in 2016. Roberts left office on September 21, 2021.
Roberts ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Verona Area School District Board of Education in Wisconsin. Roberts won in the general election on April 2, 2019.
Roberts was elected president of the board in May 2017.[1]
Elections
2019
See also: Verona Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2019)
General election
General election for Verona Area School District Board of Education At-large
Incumbent Noah Roberts won election in the general election for Verona Area School District Board of Education At-large on April 2, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Noah Roberts (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 4,048 |
| Total votes: 4,048 | |||
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2016
Two of the seven seats on the Verona Area School District school board were up for at-large general election on April 5, 2016. The seats of Portion 2 incumbent Amy Almond and at-large incumbent Kenneth L. Behnke were up for election. Almond filed for re-election and ran for the seat unopposed. She was successful in retaining her seat on the board. Behnke did not seek re-election and two candidates vied for the at-large seat: Charyn Grandau and Noah Roberts. Roberts was victorious in securing the at-large seat.[2]
Results
| Verona Area School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2016 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Noah Roberts |
67.95% | 5,452 |
| Charyn Grandau | 31.37% | 2,517 |
| Write-in votes | 0.67% | 54 |
| Total Votes (100) | 8,023 | |
| Source: Dane County Clerk's Office, "2016 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote," accessed June 15, 2016 | ||
Endorsements
Roberts was endorsed by the following elected officials and organizations:
- Fitchburg Common Council President Dan Carpenter
- Verona Area Education Association
- State Representative Robb Kahl, 47th District
- State Representative Sondy Pope, 80th District
- Fitchburg Mayor Steve Arnold
- Fitchburg District 2 Alder Julia Arata-Fratta
- Fitchburg District 3 Alder Jason Gonzalez
- Fitchburg District 4 Alder Tony Hartmann
- Fitchburg District 2 Alder Patrick Stern
- Fitchburg District 4 Alder Jake Johnson
- Verona District 1 Alder William C. McGilvray
- Verona District 4 Alder Heather Reekie
- Verona District 3 Alder H. Brad Stiner
- Verona District 4 Alder Evan Touchett
- Verona District 2 Alder Dale Yurs
Campaign themes
2016
League of Women Voters questionnaire
The following are Roberts' responses to the candidate questionnaire published by the Dane County League of Women Voters:[3]
1. What in your professional and community background qualifies you for this elective office?
I have lived in the Verona Area School District my whole life. My unique experience affords a perspective that understands the daily operations of the district. Last year, I served as President of the VAHS NHS Chapter, captain for two varsity sports, Chairman of Community Service on a Leadership Council, and graduated with highest honors. At the UW, I currently serve on three executive student councils. Additionally, I serve as one of 15 campus-wide members on the Student Services Financial Committee which manages over $45 million of segregated fees. I’m a proven leader dedicated to educating and inspiring our students.
2. What is the most important issue facing your school district, and what are your ideas for addressing that issue?
Our district is facing numerous challenges as we adjust during this time of change. We have implemented a misguided approach that reduces the quality of education our students are receiving. It is the district’s responsibility to provide our students - our future - with the best education possible. I believe we can do better. Through the lack of inclusion, respect, and transparency toward teachers, parents, and students alike, this district has diminished our students’ learning environment. This issue is all-encompassing - if we do not address it, we fail to accomplish our most basic and critical objective. I will rectify this issue.
3. How should your school district improve its efforts to meet the diverse needs of its students?
First and foremost, we must work to create an environment in which students receive the best possible education. This is done through inclusion of teachers, parents, students and community leaders when examining solutions to issues, as well as transparency in regards to decision-making, information, and motive. Through rigorous and prudent planning in regards to the growth and development of the district, many issues that prove diminishing to students’ academics may be prevented. Through promotion and implementation of active, engaging, hands-on learning, our students will gain critical skills to flourish post-graduation as civically engaged, responsible, and passionate citizens.
See also
2019 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Wisconsin State Journal, "Noah Roberts, at 20, leading school board for growing Verona School District," May 22, 2017
- ↑ Elisabeth Moore, Phone conversation with Verona Area School District representative Tamera Stanley, January 14, 2016
- ↑ League of Women Voters of Dane County, Inc., "Verona Area School Board," accessed April 4, 2016
| 2016 Verona Area School District Elections | |
| Election date: | April 5, 2016 |
| Candidates: | Incumbent, Amy Almond • Charyn Grandau • Noah Roberts |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
