Patricia Ulwelling
Patricia Ulwelling was an at-large incumbent on the West Allis-West Milwaukee School Board in Wisconsin. She was first elected to the board in April 2013, and served until April 25, 2016. Ulwelling sought another term in the general election on April 5, 2016.[1] She lost the election.[2]
Biography
Ulwelling earned a bachelor's degree in communication arts with secondary education certification from Cardinal Stritch University, a master's in communication from Marquette University and an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University. Currently an organization development specialist at MGCI, Ulwelling previously worked as a high school teacher, adjunct college instructor, college administrator and training manager.[3]
Elections
2016
Three of the nine seats on the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District school board were up for at-large general election on April 5, 2016. In their bids for re-election, incumbents Jeffrey Sikich and Patricia Ulwelling faced challengers Heather Justham and William Ustruck.[1] Sikich won another term on the board, but Ulwelling received the fourth-most votes and lost the election. Justham and Ustruck were both elected to the board.[2]
The term of incumbent Susan Stalewski was also on the ballot, but she did not file to run for re-election, which left it open for a newcomer. Both Justham and Ustruck previously ran for a seat in 2015. They ran as write-in candidates.[1]
Results
| West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year terms, 2016 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Heather Justham |
27.19% | 8,683 |
| Jeffrey Sikich Incumbent |
26.94% | 8,602 |
| William Ustruck |
23.06% | 7,365 |
| Patricia Ulwelling Incumbent | 22.07% | 7,049 |
| Write-in votes | 0.73% | 234 |
| Total Votes | 31,933 | |
| Source: Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Suzette Zimmerman, Executive Assistant To The West-Allis West Milwaukee Board/Superintendent," June 16, 2016 | ||
Funding
Ulwelling filed an exemption statement detailing that she would not spend or receive more than $2,000 toward her campaign. Because of this, she did not have to file additional campaign finance reports for this election.[4]
Endorsements
Ulwelling received no official endorsements in the election.
2013
Ulwelling, Jeffrey Sikich, and Susan Stalewski won election to the board without opposition on April 2, 2013.[5]
Campaign themes
2016
The West Allis Now asked the candidates in this race the following four bolded questions. Ulwelling's responses are shown below.
| “ | Why should people vote for you? What background, skills, outlooks do you bring to the table?
I bring a well-rounded perspective, long-range objective thinking, fiscal stewardship and dedication to the well-being of all children and this community. I listen to input, ask questions, research best practices and draw on my varied experience (including work in human resources, as university staff and as a high school teacher). How do you feel about the new transfer policy and school boundaries? The policy changes were unfortunately necessary for the district to move forward and to overcome challenges brought about in part by population imbalances in the schools. I will continue to advocate for all students to find environments and programs where they can thrive no matter which school building they attend. Do you feel the school board is on the right track or would you like to see a change? The district is in the midst of a significant transition and is making progress despite the growing needs. But it will take even greater goal clarity, collaborative effort and time to realize the full transformation. The board must stay focused on the big picture while managing through the short-term challenges. What are your feelings about Next Generation personalized learning? A recent study showed positive outcomes from personalized learning in the district. I've witnessed how the key personalization methods engage students, whether in traditional classrooms or multi-age, multi-room environments. Therefore, I'd like to see personalized learning expand in all grade levels and in a well-managed way.[6] |
” |
| —Patricia Ulwelling (2016)[7] | ||
Recent news
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See also
- West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, Wisconsin
- West Allis-West Milwaukee School District elections (2016)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 West Allis Now, "Longtime West Allis School Board member to step down, 4 seek 3 seats," January 8, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Milwaukee County Election Commission, "Election Summary Final - Unofficial," accessed April 6, 2016
- ↑ West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, "Board biography – Patricia Ulwelling," accessed September 23, 2014
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Suzette Zimmerman, Executive Assistant to the Board/Superintendent," March 29, 2016
- ↑ Jane Ford-Stewart, West Allis Now, "Three West Allis School Board races will be unopposed," January 3, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ West Allis Now, "West Allis-West Milwaukee School Board candidates tackle questions," March 16, 2016
| 2016 West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Elections | |
| Milwaukee County | |
| Election date: | April 5, 2016 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Jeffrey Sikich • Incumbent, Patricia Ulwelling • Heather Justham • William Ustruck |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
