Board of Education
The seven (7) members of the Board of Education are proud to represent the Kaukauna Area School District and all the citizens of the school district in school-related matters. Our job is to define and oversee district policies, budget, curriculum, personnel and facilities.
KASD School Board meetings are open to the public, and parents, community members and students are encouraged to attend. If you have an issue you would like to discuss at a School Board meeting, please fill out the Public Participation Guideline Form and present it to the President of the Board of Education.
All agendas, minutes and information for our meetings, along with our Board policies are available using Board Docs. Please note, if you have any trouble accessing this information, you can contact Molly Ruch at the District Office at (920) 759-6109, and she would be happy to provide you with alternative copies of any public information listed within Board Docs.
Board Meetings
When: second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on the agenda)
Where: Kaukauna Area School District's Board Room within the District Office Building 1701 County Road CE; Kaukauna, WI. Please enter through the doors by the flag pole.
Board Members
School Board Elections
2026 Spring Election Candidates
Candidates in Ballot Order:
Annika Schuller-Rach
Charles West
Write-in Candidate Registration Deadline is on April 3, 2026 at 12:00pm.
Type A Notice of School Board Elections
Election DetailsAn election is to be held in the Kaukauna Area School District, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed.
Office TermsThe term of office for the School Board member is three years beginning on Monday, April 27, 2026, and expiring on April 22, 2029. A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district office. For CandidatesA Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in the office of the school district clerk at 1701 County Rd CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130. Notary Services: Availability of a Notary at the District Office is not guaranteed on all dates. Candidates are encouraged to call ahead to confirm availability and/or have their documents notarized prior to filing them at the District Office. Notification of NoncandidacyMust be filed by an incumbent no later than 5:00 pm, on Friday, December 26, 2025. Primary ElectionIf a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Additional InformationAcceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. For questions, please contact Molly Ruch, Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education at (920) 759-6109 For Campaign Finance questions, please contact the Wisconsin Ethics Commission directly at (608) 266-8123 or via email at campaignfinance@wi.gov For other election questions, please contact the Wisconsin Elections Commission at (608) 266-8005 or via email at elections@wi.gov |
KASD Notification of Noncandidacy
Notice of Incumbent Who Has Filed Notification of Noncandidacy
The following incumbent school board member whose term of office expires in April 2026 and whose seat will be contested at 2026 Spring Election have filed a Notification of Noncandidacy, as provided under section 120.06(6)(b)3 of the State statutes:
| Name of Incumbent | Description of Office/Seat Held | Date Notification filed |
| Sue Gertz | School Board Member | December 9, 2025 |
The above list reflects filings as of December 26, 2025. The deadline for filing a Notification of Noncandidacy is December 26, 2025 at 5:00pm.
By filing a Notification of Noncandidacy, the incumbent(s) listed above have given advance notice that they do not presently intend to be a candidate for reelection to their school board office.
Except as otherwise provided under state law, a qualified elector of the School District who wishes to become a candidate and have their name appear on the election ballot for any of the school board seat(s) that will be contested at the 2026 Spring Election must file all necessary forms at the Kaukauna Area School District Office, 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, by no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Additional information about school board elections is available at the District Office, on the District's website, or by contacting Molly Ruch.
This notice given on December 26, 2025, by:
Molly Ruch
Kaukauna Area School District
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education
ruchm@kaukaunasd.org
920-759-6109
Reference: Section 120.06(6)(b)3 of the Wisconsin Statutes
Important Dates
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PLEASE NOTE: The Kaukauna Area School District Administrative office will be closed for the Holidays on December 24-25 and December 31 - January 1. The office will be open on December 26th to accept candidacy paperwork.
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Regular office hours are M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm; however, we will stay open until 5:00pm on January 6th for those wishing to file.
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December 1, 2025 - January 6, 2026 - Election candidates may file Campaign Registration Statements, Declarations of Candidacy
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December 26, 2025 - Deadline for incumbents to fill notice of Noncandidacy
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January 6, 2026 - Candidate Deadline for filing all documents needed to establish eligibility to appear on the ballot
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February 17, 2026 - Spring Primary Election (if needed)
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April 7, 2026 - Spring Election
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April 27, 2026 - Newly Elected School Board Members take Office
Candidate Forms and Checklist
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