“I think I’m showing the commitment to being a part of the team, and that’s what the school board is a team. We all bring ideas, but we represent the taxpayer."
District 518’s most recent offer to its teachers is a 4.5% increase in the first year and a 4.46% increase in the second. EMW last requested 7.47% for the first year and 7.49% the second.
Widboom was originally appointed to his position and is now running to fill the remaining year of Brad Shaffer's term. Shaffer announced his resignation in January.