WUSD School Board Meeting Summary

Below is a brief summary of major points from the Board meeting Monday, April 27, 2026. You can review the entire agenda and supporting documents by following this link. Minutes of meetings are published within 45 days after a meeting is conducted.

The Chapel and its staff have been supportive of many Whitewater Unified School District buildings. They have helped students with snacks and cold-weather gear and have provided for families in need. The Chapel not only supports our students but also our staff. They have provided bagels and coffee for teachers to show appreciation for the hard work they do for our students. The Chapel has also donated food for our staff during parent-teacher conferences.

We greatly appreciate the work they do to support our students, families, and staff!

The Reese Brantmeier Project was created to restore the dilapidated tennis courts at Washington Elementary. Spearheaded by Reese Brantmeier, a Washington alumna and current University of North Carolina student‑athlete, and her family, a significant fundraising effort took place to fully fund the court renovations as well as future maintenance costs. These efforts also included purchasing tennis equipment to be checked out at all libraries in the city. After a special dedication ceremony last July, the courts have already seen significant use and have once again provided active‑lifestyle opportunities for our community.

Alice Jordan is a remarkable member of the Lakeview community, and our school is stronger because of her. She consistently goes above and beyond to meet her students’ needs, always keeping their best interests at the center of every decision she makes. Her communication with staff and families is thoughtful, clear, and proactive, which creates strong partnerships that support student success. Alice is extremely approachable, making colleagues feel comfortable seeking her guidance and collaboration. No challenge seems to overwhelm her; instead, she meets each one with flexibility, professionalism, and a steady commitment to doing what’s right for students. Alice is not only an outstanding special education teacher but also a trusted leader in WUSD.

Becky Skindingsrude -

Becky Skindingrude is highly deserving of recognition as the All‑Star Staff Member of the Month for her outstanding work as Administrative Assistant at WHS. Becky efficiently manages our daily substitute coverage needs, ensuring classrooms are consistently staffed and operations run smoothly. In addition, she serves as the high school’s purchasing agent, responsibly uploading all purchase orders and managing other budget‑related tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. She handles these significant responsibilities with a consistently positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Becky’s reliability, professionalism, and dedication play a vital role in the seamless daily operations of WHS, and her contributions are truly appreciated.

Dawn Millard -

Dawn exemplifies professionalism, efficiency, and warmth in everything she does. As registrar, she manages an incredibly detailed and critical role with precision and care. From enrollment and records management to transcript processing, Dawn ensures that every document is accurate and every deadline is met. Her organizational skills and attention to detail are second to none.

Beyond the technical aspects of her position, Dawn serves as the welcoming face for new families during enrollment meetings. She creates a positive first impression of Whitewater High School, greeting students and parents with kindness, patience, and a genuine desire to help.

As Dawn prepares for her well-deserved retirement next month, we recognize that her steady presence, expertise, and positivity will be deeply missed. Her contributions to Whitewater High School have made a lasting impact on our students, families, and staff. We are incredibly grateful for her years of dedicated service and wish her all the best in this next chapter.

LaKeishia Marshall -

LaKeishia works in food service at Lincoln. She is always positive, professional, and completes her work with a smile. On numerous occasions this year, she has stepped into different roles in the kitchen and has always taken on the work without hesitation. LaKeishia takes time to learn students' names and builds strong relationships with both students and staff. Beyond her daily kitchen duties, she is always willing to lend a helping hand when we are short-staffed. She does an excellent job substituting as a crossing guard, providing office support, and assisting students in need. Lincoln staff would like to thank LaKeishia for the positive influence she has on our students and staff.

Congratulations to the 2026 State Swimmers!

INDIVIDUALS

Cruz Aranda

200 Free - 10th place

100 Free- 9th place

200 Relay (below)

400 Relay (below)

Langdon Coburn

200 IM - 15th place

100 Butterfly- 5th place

200 Relay (below)

400 Relay (below)

Mateo Bazeley

50 Free- 13th place

200 Relay (below)

400 Relay (below)

Caleb Kluck

200 Relay (below)

Wyatt Esch

400 Relay (below)

David Enns

Relay alternate

RELAYS

200 Free Relay- 8th place

Cruz, Langdon, Mateo, Caleb

400 Free Relay- 12th place

Langdon, Mateo, Cruz, Wyatt

• Atreya Wilson - 1st place in Entrepreneurship at the Regional Leadership Conference
• Lilian Navejas-Ortiz - 2nd place in Data Science & AI at the Regional Leadership Conference
• Connor Brummeyer, Tylen Bucholtz, and Trevor Piper - 3rd place in Digital Video Production at the Regional Leadership Conference
• Maddilyn Morton, Ema Aranda, Maggie Maas - received an invitation to present their WHS FBLA Community Service Projects
• Paxton Wilson - Placed 4th in Business Management at the Regional Leadership Conference- This gave him an opportunity to attend the State Leadership Conference's Leadership Academy
• Jaylynn Traxler - Placed 4th in Hospitality and Event Management at the Regional Leadership Conference - This gave her an opportunity to attend the State Leadership Conference's Leadership Academy.

Receiving Medals but not qualifying for state are

• Isabel Serna and Abigail Treder - 5th place in Marketing at the Regional Leadership Conference

High School

The Final Braincell placed 6th this year out of 65 high school teams

This was their third state qualifying run.

Congratulations Vivian Harris, Alex Nelson, and Charlotte Trautman

Middle School

The Dawgs placed 42nd out of 196 middle school teams

Way to go Benjamin Roe, Isac Lopez Lopez, Lyonel Hernandez and Logan Dammeir

Elementary School

The Grumpy Monkeys placed 8th out of 235 elementary teams

This was their second state qualifying run.

AMAZING job Chloe Swaney, Cecilia Harris, Ailene Straight and Emily Wagner

School Board Meetings are held in the Whitewater High School Library with Open Session beginning at 6:00pm.

• Monday, July 28
• Monday, August 25
• Monday, September 22
• Monday, October 27
• Monday, November 24
• Monday, December 15
• Monday, January 26
• Monday, February 23
• Monday, March 16
• Monday, April 27
• Tuesday, May 26
• Monday, June 22

Every Student, Every Day, in a Unified Way

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