Ted Kowalski
School Board Candidate for Stevens Point
ABOUT
I have been a Citizen Volunteer on the Business
Services/Human Resources Committee of the School Board since October of 2019. This participation has provided me with the experience and knowledge necessary to feel confident to be a member of the Schoo Board. Prior to my retirement, I worked at Bushmans’ Inc in Rosholt as Transportation Manager. In 2018 I attended Mid-State Technical College and then worked for Mid-State Accounting, LLC as a Tax Associate until I retired in July of 2022. I believe in life-long learning and continue to be a part-time student at MSTC.
Email tpkowalski@gmail.com
Address Plover, WI
LIFE EXPERIENCES
I have been married for over 46 years and my 3
children graduated from SPASH and UW Stevens Point. When my children were in school, I was PTO Treasurer at Roosevelt school and a PCYS (Portage County Youth Soccer) coach for 16 years. I am a member of Frame Memorial Presbyterian Church and past Deacon and Elder. I have been a Toastmaster for over 31 years and been involved in leadership, training, mentoring and have earned the award of Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest level of educational achievement in the organization. I am also a tax preparer volunteer at the ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center - Lincoln Center) and with TCE(Taxpayer Counseling for the Elderly).
THE WHY
I look forward to more actively participating in
this innovative school district, helping each student to be successful. As a member of the school board, I would help provide leadership in a team atmosphere, looking to do what is right for the parents, students, community, teachers, other staff, and administration. I view this work as an oversight position, and look for fiscal efficiency, effectiveness and responsibility balanced by the needs of the district.
TOP ISSUES
There are many current issues which include
teacher retention and recruitment, professional development, curriculum, and electives. As a board member I am interested in promoting student
mental health, addressing the learning loss during the pandemic, and the politicization of the school board.
I would say my top issue is teacher retention and recruitment. These are the people entrusted with our children and they have the most direct, immediate and lasting impact on the students. Administration is aware of the problems and doing what they can, but they need the help of a unified and cohesive School Board. My other top issue would be the budget. Frankly, unless the budget is addressed, the district will be unable to compete for staff with surrounding districts and we desperately need to remain competitive in teacher development, compensation, and benefits.
Support the Campaign:
To donate to Ted Kowalski, Stevens Point School Board candidate, please contact Ted directly by phone or email.
Phone: 608-220-8314
Email: tpkowalski@gmail.com
