Marj Passman, a 28-year teacher who spent most of her career in Madison, and attorney Ed Hughes were recently elected to the Board of Education (BOE) unopposed. They replace 18-year BOE veteran Carol Carstensen and one-term member Lawrie Kobza, both of whom decided not to run for re-election.

Hughes told the Wisconsin State Journal his actions on the Board will be, "Conscientious and careful and sensible — and committed to the success of all of our students." Passman told the paper the issues she intends to scrutinize are: the racial achievement gap, four year old kindergarten, ensuring that all students — including top performers — receive attention, maintain small class sizes and support fine arts programs and libraries.

Supt. Art Rainwater will retire at the end of June, and be replaced by current Green Bay Supt. Dan Nerad. Johnny Winston, Jr. has been on the BOE for four years and is currently the longest serving BOE member.

Ed Hughes

Marj Passman

Carol Carstensen

Lawrie Kobza