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The 2030 Task Force is a non-partisan, citizen-led initiative. Media coverage posted here is provided for transparency and public awareness. Inclusion does not imply endorsement of the outlet, author, or framing.

Chris Merker Discusses 2030 Task Force xCore Report on The Referrenda podcast

Chris Merker, a leader in the 2030 Task Force, recently sat down with Derek Gottlieb to discuss the 2030 Task Force's CoreX report on The Referenda podcast. Listen in:

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Wauwatosa School District In the News

Leadership and Community Concerns

Wauwatosa School Board president rejects call for superintendent's firingWauwatosa School Board president Lynn Woehrle rejected the 2023 Tosa Task Force's request to fire Superintendent Demond Means.

Wauwatosa parents divided as some demand superintendent's resignation Over a dozen parents and community members gathered outside the Wauwatosa School District offices with many calling for the resignation of the district's top official.

Board defends Wauwatosa superintendent amid group's call for his removalWAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Wauwatosa School Board president on Monday defended the performance of Superintendent Demond Means as a group of parents and taxpayers called for his removal.The group,

Calls for Wauwatosa superintendent's firing, school board disagreesIn response to calls for the termination of Demond Means, Wauwatosa School Board President Lynne Woerhle sent out a statement saying there were no grounds to fire the superintendent.

Opinion | Woke Education Is Going Strong, Even in Middle AmericaSchools in Wauwatosa, Wis., embrace far-left fads from ‘gender identity’ to ‘restorative justice.’

'Our school community is broken': Wauwatosa parents raise concerns over school leadership At least half a dozen parents spoke in front of the Wauwatosa School Board Monday night to voice concerns over the leadership at McKinley Elementary School.

Wauwatosa School District Pressured After Classroom Discussions of Ongoing Lawsuits

Budgetary Issues

Wauwatosa School District admits to $4 million error in 'poorly built' budgetThis comes as the school district is asking for a $16.1 million referendum for four years in November.

Residents react to Wauwatosa School District facing multimillion-dollar budgeting errorsWhile reviewing finances and specifically the fund balance, Ecker learned the district overspent roughly $8 million more than reported in the 23-24 budget.

Wauwatosa School Board addresses $4 million budget mistakeTo close the gap, the CFO says the district is looking at short-term borrowing from the state and possible budget cuts like employee health premiums and leaving positions open.

Wauwatosa School District $4 million budget gap: What went wrongNewly appointed chief finance officer Scot Ecker uncovers and addresses a critical budget discrepancy just months before a significant 16.1 million referendum.

Residents share frustration over Wauwatosa School District $4 million budget mistakeSome community members shared their concerns at the school board meeting Monday.

STEM Program Controversy

Parents outraged as school board votes to close WSTEM after next school yearA months-long fight by Wauwatosa parents to save Wauwatosa STEM came to a surprising halt this week when the school board voted to close WSTEM after the next school year.

Wauwatosa School District Faces Backlash Over Plans to Close School Because Its “Too White”Wauwatosa School District Faces Backlash Over Plans to Close School Because Its “Too White” Milwaukee Mainstay

A new vote, but the same result: Wauwatosa School District to close STEM school in 2026The vote means the district will not offer WSTEM charter school another five-year contract, meaning the Wauwatosa school will close in June 2026.

Top Ranked Wisconsin School Shut Down Because Too Many White Students Were EnrolledA civil rights complaint is pending with the Trump administration against the Wauwatosa school district.

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