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Board of EducationOverview
Regular meetings of the Board of Education will be held at 6 p.m. at the Hogan Administrative Center on the first and third Mondays of each month unless the Board President specifies another time and/or place.
An opportunity for public speakers is provided at each regular meeting for citizens to address the Board with their comments, questions, or concerns. Please register with the Board Secretary during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday) at 789-7659 or via email at lsteiger@lacrossesd.org
School Board Candidate Information & Election Resources
School Board Election
Certification of the Board of Canvassers
Spring Election Canvass Totals
Quick Links
Board of Education Meetings
Regular meetings of the Board of Education will be held at the Hogan Administrative Center at 6:00 p.m. on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Monday of each month unless otherwise specified at another time and/or place by the Board president. Regular meetings will be limited to three (3) hours unless a motion is passed to extend the time limit.
*All Regular Board meetings are considered open meetings to the public.
2023-24 Board Meeting Calendar
2024-25 Board Meeting Calendar
Mission Statement
The Board of Education is comprised of locally elected officials who establish policies to:
- Ensure quality, equitable, and innovative educational opportunities for all students.
- Ensure programs are designed to develop the student as a whole.
- Ensure resources are available to provide excellence in education.
- Ensure accountability to the public.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the community
Current Board Members
Juan Jimenez
President
2022-2025
(608) 789-7659
807 East Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
Tim Alberts
2024-2027
(608) 769-3497
2930 28th Court So.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Jim Bagniewski
2024-2027
(608) 304-4835
2820 Floral Ln
La Crosse, WI 54601
Katie Berkedal
2022-2025
(608) 789-7659
807 East Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
Merideth Garcia
Clerk
2022-2025
(608) 466-6275
807 East Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
Adam Manka
WASB Alternate
2024-2027
(608) 433-5786
807 East Ave South
La Crosse, WI 54601
Scott Neumeister
CESA #4 Representative
2023-2026
(608) 792-2111
807 East Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601
Trevor Sprague
Treasurer
2023-2026
(608) 799-9605
807 East Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
Deb Suchla
Vice President & WASB Delegate
2023-2026
(608) 792-2934
3147 Losey Blvd
La Crosse, WI 64601
Contact Information
Laura Steigerwald
Board of Education Secretary
(608) 789-7659
Contact Board Members
Please use this form to contact the board members.
Election Resources
Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Guide for Candidates
Wisconsin Elections Commission:
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- Campaign Finance Overview for Local Candidates
- Ethics Commission Forms (select “Form” in “Document Type”)
- Campaign Finance Checklist for School Board Candidates