League of Women Voters Candidate Forum – Neenah School District Board of Education (March 12, 2026)

This transcript is from a League of Women Voters candidate forum held on March 12, 2026, for the Neenah Joint School District Board of Education. The forum featured candidates discussing key education issues including school funding challenges, transparency in property tax allocations especially related to private school vouchers, and the financial burden of special education costs with state reimbursement covering only about 35%. Candidates emphasized the importance of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and community engagement in school board governance. They also addressed policy topics such as the role of AI in education, police presence in schools, truancy reduction strategies, and promoting student civic engagement through voter registration and education. While no specific procurement or contract awards were discussed, the candidates highlighted budget constraints and the need for efficient resource management within the district.