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Wrightstown Community School District, Wisconsin, elections (2025)
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Jonathan Curtis and Melinda Lemke defeated Amber Cox and Jeff Nelson for two at-large seats on the seven-member Wrightstown Community School District Board of Education in Wisconsin on April 1, 2025. Lemke received 28.7% of the vote, Curtis received 25.4%, Cox received 23.3%, and Nelson received 22.7%.[1] Curtis and Lemke ran a joint campaign for the two seats up for election, with the slogan "TLC for WCSD" meaning "Together for strong schools Lemke Curtis."[2] All four candidates were on the same ballot, and the two who received the most votes won. The board's seven members serve three-year terms in at-large seats.
The Wrightstown Community School District covers Outagamie and Brown counties in the Green Bay area of Wisconsin. During the 2023 school year, 1,320 students attended one of the district's three schools.
The school board race happened against the backdrop of a recall campaign against school board president Angela Hansen-Winker. School board member Rayn Warner filed the petition, which alleged that Hansen-Winker misused the board's legal counsel and investigated former superintendent Andy Space without board approval.[3] Click here to read more about the Hansen-Winker recall.
Cox earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and human development and worked as a director of employment staffing at the time of the election.[4] Curtis earned a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in mechanical engineering and worked as a strategic planning manager at the software company Aspen Tech at the time of the election.[2][5] Lemke earned a bachelor's degree in education, a master's degree in education, and a master's degree in library and information science. She worked in education for 25 years.[2] Nelson earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science and worked as a business owner.[5]
Curtis and Lemke supported the recall against Hansen-Winker. The Green Bay Press Gazette's Nadia Scharf wrote that Lemke, Warner, and a third board member, Tiffany Van Vreede, "alleged Hansen-Winker relied on the district’s lawyer for personal use, racking up taxpayer-funded legal fees over twice the district’s legal budget for 2024-25."[3] According to Scharf, Lemke also said "Hansen-Winker has ignored her requests to discuss requiring board approval before obtaining legal services."[3] Curtis said, "Angela was an awesome school board member and when she became president this year things kinda of took a turn."[6]
According to Scharf, Cox told the Press Gazette that "she supports the board’s decisions around former Superintendent Andy Space’s investigation and retirement, which is one of the reasons behind a recall petition filed against Hansen-Winker."[7] Nelson said, "When issues arise, the board is obligated to consult with attorneys, and we should listen to their guidance. I believe the board acted appropriately and effectively to get ahead of the issue."[5]
Curtis and Lemke's campaign website stated, "Why vote for us? Because we don’t run with personal agendas. It’s about caring for everyone—not our own beliefs. We are for the students, staff, and community. We listen, research, and do what is best."[2] Cox and Nelson each pointed to communication as a priority. Cox said, "We've got a great foundation to build on. My first priority is simple: Listen to the community, restore trust, replicate what has gone well and focus on enhancements that optimize student success."[5] Nelson stated on his campaign website, "I will strive to restore trust between parents and the school board by working to build a positive and open communication channel between the community and the school board."[8]
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Candidates and results
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General election
General election for Wrightstown Community School District, At-large (2 seats)
Incumbent Melinda Lemke, incumbent Jeff Nelson, Amber Cox, and Jonathan Curtis ran in the general election for Wrightstown Community School District, At-large on April 1, 2025.
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| Jonathan Curtis (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Wrightstown Community School District, At-large (2 seats)
Incumbent Melinda Lemke, incumbent Jeff Nelson, Amber Cox, Jonathan Curtis, and Debbie Vander Heiden ran in the primary for Wrightstown Community School District, At-large on February 18, 2025.
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Voting information
What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?
- Request by: March 27, 2025
What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?
- In-person: March 30, 2025
- By mail: April 1, 2025
Was early voting available to all voters? Yes
What were the early voting start and end dates? March 18, 2025 - March 30, 2025
Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required? Yes; Photo ID
When were polls open on Election Day? 7:00AM - 8:00PM
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About the district
Wrightstown Community School District is located in Wrightstown, Wisconsin. The district served 1,638 students during the 2022-2023 school year.[9]
District map
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Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[10]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $2,009,000 | $1,509 | 9% |
| Local: | $8,946,000 | $6,721 | 41% |
| State: | $11,000,000 | $8,264 | 50% |
| Total: | $21,955,000 | $16,495 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $40,347,000 | $30,313 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $16,512,000 | $12,405 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $9,614,000 | $7,223 | 24% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $1,372,000 | $1,030 | 3% |
| Administration: | $2,282,000 | $1,714 | 6% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $3,244,000 | $2,437 | 8% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $21,783,000 | $16,365 | |
| Construction: | $21,560,000 | $16,198 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $113,000 | $84 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $958,000 | $719 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
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| 2023-2024 | 1,320 | 1.4 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,302 | -2.2 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,331 | -0.6 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,339 | -2.4 |
| 2019-2020 | 1,371 | 0.3 |
| 2018-2019 | 1,367 | 1.4 |
| 2017-2018 | 1,348 | -0.6 |
| 2016-2017 | 1,356 | 2.6 |
| 2015-2016 | 1,321 | -1.3 |
| 2014-2015 | 1,338 | -2.3 |
| 2013-2014 | 1,369 | 0.4 |
| 2012-2013 | 1,363 | 2.4 |
| 2011-2012 | 1,330 | 0.5 |
| 2010-2011 | 1,323 | 0.0 |
| 2009-2010 | 1,323 | 0.4 |
| 2008-2009 | 1,318 | 3.9 |
| 2007-2008 | 1,266 | 6.7 |
| 2006-2007 | 1,181 | 10.6 |
| 2005-2006 | 1,056 | -3.1 |
| 2004-2005 | 1,089 | 2.2 |
| 2003-2004 | 1,065 | 2.9 |
| 2002-2003 | 1,034 | 2.8 |
| 2001-2002 | 1,005 | 5.9 |
| 2000-2001 | 946 | 1.5 |
| 1999-2000 | 932 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Wrightstown Community School District (%) | Wisconsin K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
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| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1 | 4.3 |
| Black | 1.0 | 8.8 |
| Hispanic | 6.8 | 14.0 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| White | 85.1 | 66.5 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Wrightstown Community School District had 91.28 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 14.46.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 3.50 |
| Kindergarten: | 5.00 |
| Elementary: | 37.90 |
| Secondary: | 44.80 |
| Total: | 91.28 |
Wrightstown Community School District employed 3.00 district administrators and 3.00 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
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| District Administrators: | 3.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 2.00 |
| School Administrators: | 3.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 5.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
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| Instructional Aides: | 11.17 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 1.50 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 4.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 2.50 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 1.50 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 1.60 |
| Library/Media Support: | 2.10 |
| Student Support Services: | 13.70 |
| Other Support Services: | 28.08 |
Schools
2025 battleground elections
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This is a battleground election. Other 2025 battleground elections include:
- Seattle Public Schools, Washington, elections, 2025 (August 5 nonpartisan primary)
- Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election, 2025 (October 7 Republican primary)
- Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election, 2025
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Green Bay Press Gazette, "School board candidates face off on election day in Green Bay. Results, what to know," April 1, 2025
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Jonathan Curtis and Melinda Lemke 2025 campaign website, "Home," accessed March 14, 2025
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Green Bay Press Gazette, "Petition filed this week could force recall election of Wrightstown School Board president Angela Hansen-Winker," February 13, 2025
- ↑ Amber Cox 2025 campaign website, "About Amber," accessed March 14, 2025
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Green Bay Press Gazette, "Wrightstown school board candidates talk superintendent search, top issues ahead of primary," February 4, 2025
- ↑ WBAY, "A petition to recall Wrightstown School Board President has 60 days to gather signatures," December 29, 2024
- ↑ Green Bay Press Gazette, "Green Bay, Wrightstown school board primary results are in. Here's who'll be on the April ballot," February 18, 2025
- ↑ Jeff Nelson 2025 campaign website, "Home," accessed March 18, 2025
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey Data," accessed June 26, 2024
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
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