WAUPUN — Katrina Pokorny resigned from the Waupun Board of Education as of Monday, per a press release from the School District.
The reason stated for resignation was a change of address out of district.
Pokorney’s resignation marks another shift in the School Board’s membership with the upcoming election to be held Tuesday, April 2.
There are two seats open for election this year, with Stephen Chene and Karen Gibbs facing off for the at-large seat, and incumbent Jodi Schultz facing challenger Rebecca L. Droessler Mersch for the seat representing the City of Fox Lake and Towns of Fox Lake and Westford.
The vacant position left by Pokorny will be filled by appointment on May 6. Those interested in filling the position can contact Trisha Visser at the Waupun School District for details. The appointed member will hold the position through the rest of her term, which is up for election in April 2025.
Pokorny did not respond for comment as of publishing time.
Below can be found the official notice regarding the vacancy.
WAUPUN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board of the Waupun Area School District, pursuant to Section 17.26 of the Wisconsin Statutes, will appoint one member to fill an existing vacancy on the Board of Education.
The School Board intends to consider the appointment of an eligible and qualified elector to fill the vacancy through April 27, 2025.
Also, notice is hereby given that any qualified elector of said District who desires to be considered a candidate for appointment to fill a vacancy on School Board of said District must file a Declaration of Interest in the office of the District Administrator stating that he/she is a qualified elector and desires to be considered for appointment to the School Board.
1. The candidate must be a qualified elector residing within the boundaries of the Waupun Area School District.
2. The candidate must be a qualified elector residing within the area of representation of this seat, which, in this case, is the Towns of Burnett, Chester, Oakfield, Springvale and Waupun.
3. A written Declaration of Interest, signed by the candidate, must be filed with the office of the District Administrator (950 Wilcox St. Waupun, WI 53963) on or before 12:00 p.m. (noon) Friday, April 19, 2024.
Candidates will be expected to interview with the Board of Education on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The appointment will occur immediately following the interviews.
Inquiries regarding this Notice may be directed to Board Secretary, Trisha Visser, by telephone at 920-324-9341, by email at tvisser@waupun.k12.wi.us, or by certified mail.
Date of Notice: 3/26/2024
