STEVENS POINT, Wis. – A  special election will be conducted for the District 3 representative on the Board of Control. The deadline to announce candidacy for the position on the Board is March 28, 2024, at noon.

The position will be in effect for the April 23, 2024, Board of Control Meeting until the conclusion of the term at the end of the 2025-26 school year.

District administrators, high school principals and assistants at these levels who are interested in becoming candidates in their district (Board of Control- District 3) should state their intention via a letter to Kristin Britz ([email protected]) at the WIAA office.

Note: Per membership rules, candidates must have (1) Department of Public Instruction licensure allowing placement in the eligible set, (2) must be employed full-time or part-time in a qualifying position and (3) cannot be members of the teachers’ bargaining unit.

Along with declaring candidacy, please provide a headshot along with a written response to the following question:  “Why do you desire to be a WIAA Board Member and how will you serve the membership in this role?” (50 words MAX). This question is an effort to engage voter participation and is based on recent feedback gathered from member schools.

• Primary ballots (if needed) will be emailed April 1 with a completion date of April
• General election ballots if Primary is not needed will be emailed April 1 with a completion date of April 17
• General election ballots if Primary is needed will be emailed April 10 with a completion date of April 17
• Results will be announced April 18 via email to the Membership

For complete information regarding powers and duties of the Board of Control and Advisory Council, please refer to Pages 14-21 of the WIAA Senior High Handbook.

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