Leah Schreiber Johnson
Leah Schreiber Johnson was a member of the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. Johnson assumed office in 2018.
Johnson ran for election to the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. Johnson won in the general election on April 3, 2018.
Biography
Schreiber Johnson received her bachelor's degree from Illinois State University and her master's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Her professional experience includes teaching and academic advising. She started an arts education business in Southeastern Wisconsin. She has been affiliated with the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission.[1][2]
Elections
2018
Three of the seven seats on the Oak Creek-Franklin School District Board of Education in Wisconsin were up for at-large general election on April 3, 2018. Incumbent Kathleen Borchardt did not file for re-election, leaving one open seat. Incumbent Sheryl Cerniglia and newcomers Jeffrey Gassenhuber and Leah Schreiber Johnson defeated incumbent Darin Grabowski and candidates Sean Kingston and Thomas Kroon in the general election. A primary election was held on February 20, 2018, after more than two candidates filed per seat. Juli Murphy and Jeffrey Sischo did not advance to the general election.[3][4][5]
Results
General election
General election for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Board of Education At-large (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Board of Education At-large on April 3, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeffrey Gassenhuber (Nonpartisan) | 19.2 | 2,846 |
| ✔ |  | Leah Schreiber Johnson (Nonpartisan) | 18.8 | 2,786 |
| ✔ |  | Sheryl Cerniglia (Nonpartisan) | 18.8 | 2,783 |
| Darin Grabowski (Nonpartisan) | 15.3 | 2,270 | ||
| Sean Kingston (Nonpartisan) | 14.5 | 2,146 | ||
 | Thomas Kroon (Nonpartisan) | 13.5 | 1,997 | |
| Total votes: 14,828 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Board of Education At-large (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the primary for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Board of Education At-large on February 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey Gassenhuber (Nonpartisan) | 17.0 | 1,437 |
| ✔ | | Sheryl Cerniglia (Nonpartisan) | 16.7 | 1,406 |
| ✔ | | Leah Schreiber Johnson (Nonpartisan) | 15.9 | 1,337 |
| ✔ | Darin Grabowski (Nonpartisan) | 11.9 | 1,003 | |
| ✔ | Sean Kingston (Nonpartisan) | 11.7 | 990 | |
| ✔ | | Thomas Kroon (Nonpartisan) | 9.5 | 805 |
| Juli Murphy (Nonpartisan) | 8.8 | 739 | ||
| Jeffrey Sischo (Nonpartisan) | 8.5 | 717 | ||
| Total votes: 8,434 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Vote for Leah campaign website
Schreiber Johnson listed the following themes on her website:
| “ | Communication An important role of any elected official is communicating issues with constituents, and listening to their concerns. I will improve community engagement, talk to citizens, parents and students, and find more ways our board can serve our community. I will think creatively about how we can improve communication, and find the best possible ways to reach our community, so the tax payers feel consulted. Build Partnerships OCHS strives to ensure all graduating students are college and career ready. With growing concerns about the rising cost of higher education, there is notable desire in the community to foster strong relationships between OCHS, MATC, and local businesses, and I support this whole-heartedly. We have a fantastic and affordable tech school system right here in Milwaukee County, so let’s create new partnership opportunities that strengthen both of these institutions, because public education is the path to a strong local economy. Great Schools for All Our Kids "Equity is achieved when all students receive the resources they need so they graduate prepared for success after high school.” – Center for Public Education In OCFSD, we have a wide range of school facilities and resources. All of our kids deserve a healthy, comfortable learning environment, with shared access to teachers, resources, and facilities that promote success. As a citizen focused on a bright future for Oak Creek, I will look carefully at the ways we can bring equity to our classrooms.[6][7] |
” |
| —Leah Schreiber Johnson, 2018 | ||
Journal Sentinel questionnaire
Schreiber Johnson participated in the following survey conducted by Journal Sentinel. The questions provided by Journal Sentinel are bolded, and Schreiber Johnson's responses follow below.
The school district is set to embark on a series of energy-efficiency projects totaling nearly $17.5 million. Do you agree with the scope of improvements and dispute that spending did not go to referendum?
| “ | Lack of action caused the district a large back-log of maintenance. The current board was in a tough situation, but their decisive action reflects the commitment of our community to provide well-maintained facilities for educating our children, and all future improvement spending will go to referendum.[2][7] | ” |
| —Leah Schreiber Johnson, 2018 | ||
Should public education mainly be a resource for general education or should it take on a more aggressive role in vocational job training?
| “ | Public education should prepare children for the full range of their potential career choices. I agree wholeheartedly with the development of vocational training and tech school partnerships. And since our schools serve all kids, access to college prep courses and AP (Advanced Placement) options are also valuable experiences to provide.[2][7] | ” |
| —Leah Schreiber Johnson, 2018 | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote for Leah, "About Leah," accessed February 6, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Journal Sentinel, "Oak Creek-Franklin schools race fueled by no referendum in approved $17.5M energy projects," February 2, 2018
- ↑ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Candidates line up for Oak Creek, other school board seats in the southern suburbs," January 3, 2018
- ↑ Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, "2018 Election Results - Spring Primary (Unofficial Results)," accessed February 20, 2018
- ↑ Milwaukee County Elections, "Spring Election Unofficial Results," accessed April 3, 2018
- ↑ Vote for Leah, "Vision for OCFSD," accessed February 6, 2018
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Oak Creek-Franklin School District elections in 2018 | |
| Milwaukee County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 3, 2018 |
| Candidates: | At-Large: Incumbent, Sheryl Cerniglia • Incumbent, Darin Grabowski • Jeffrey Gassenhuber • Sean Kingston • Thomas Kroon • Juli Murphy • Leah Schreiber Johnson • Jeffrey Sischo |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
