Deschner, Moses appear headed to school board seats
Ron Deschner
Giovanna Moses
Registered write-in candidates Ron Deschner and Giovanna Moses are likely the newest Delavan-Darien School District Board of Education members.
Unofficially, they have significant leads following the Tuesday, April 4, 2017, election over fellow registered write-ins Kevin Hermann and Susan Alness. No other write-ins had significant vote counts.
The Board of Canvass will meet at 8:30 a.m., Friday, April 7, at the Delavan-Darien School Administration Center, to certify the vote tallies.
The unofficial counts are:
- Giovanna Moses, 236
- Ron Deschner, 221
- Kevin Hermann, 131
- Susan Alness, 110
If the placings hold true following the canvass, Moses and Deschner will have their first school board meeting on Monday, May 8.
All four registered write-in candidates live in the town of Delavan, which had two open board seats after incumbents Dr. Chad Kort and Steve Logterman chose not to seek re-election. Logterman had moved out of the township this past year and was filling out his term. He would not have been eligible to run again for his current seat.
No town of Delavan residents filed candidacy paperwork prior to the deadline, so there were no names on the ballot.
CANDIDATE BIOS
(*NOTE: These school board candidate biographies were collected prior to the election and are provided for informational purposes. They do not constitute an endorsement of any candidate.)
Ron Deschner
Name: Ron Deschner
3338 North Shore Drive
Delavan, WI 53115
Candidate’s Bio
Married 50 years to wife, Ann, who is a retired teacher from Lakeland School. One daughter Carri, who is a Special Education teacher. Serve four years service in the Air Force. Graduate of University of Wisconsin- Stout. Former technical college and high school teacher. Local building contractor and past President of Lakeland Builders Association. I also won the Builder of the Year in 1996 and 2016 recipient of the Rogers Legacy Award for his commitment to House in the Wood Camp in Delavan for disadvantaged children. Lifetime member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with School where I also served as a former elder.
Candidate’s connection to the Delavan-Darien School District:
Born and raised in Delavan and graduate of DDHS. Taught Industrial Education at Delavan-Darien HS. Organized and chaired the Technology Advisory Committee. Currently active in the Technology and Advisory Committee as well as the Academic and Career Planning Committee. Daughter also a graduate of DDHS.
Why are you seeking the position of Delavan-Darien School Board Member?
Would like to continue to and advance the Delavan Schools in providing the best educational opportunities for all students as they prepare to enter the world of work and become productive members of the community.
If elected, what do you hope to see happen during your time on the board?
To continue with school district and community cooperation to make our educational system the best possible in servicing our students, parents, teachers and administration.
What are the biggest issues you see facing the Delavan-Darien School District today and how can they be solved?
Continue to provide the best educational program for our students by employing and maintaining quality educators and administration, keeping our facilities updated and maintained, as well as securing the necessary funding to support this effort.
Giovanna Moses
Name: Giovanna Moses
2144 Deer Run
Delavan, WI 53115
Candidate’s Bio
My name is Giovanna Moses. I live in the Town of Delavan and have lived here since 2009 with my husband and family. I grew up in Delavan and graduated from DDHS. I work as an optometrist in Delavan and have three children, which keep me fairly busy. I also enjoy the volunteer work I do with my church, serving in a multitude of ways, but I particularly enjoy teaching religious education to the third year high school students. My family and I enjoy other avenues of service throughout the year in raising awareness about childhood cancer, Down syndrome individuals and their unique gifts, and the importance of blood donation. My parents and mother-in-law live in Delavan, as well. My brother and sister and their families all still live in the area, too. I delight in spending time with family and friends.
Candidate’s connection to the Delavan-Darien School District:
As a parent of three children, my days are often spent talking about education, helping with homework and planning for the future. My oldest will be a freshman at DDHS in the fall. It has been an exciting few months trying to learn how to be a parent of a high school student. I have been talking with other parents who have been there. I am learning how to maneuver through the district webpages and find out what information I need and how to help my student be prepared for this next academic adventure. It is important to me that my children take advantage of the educational opportunities available to them. I would like to make it easier for all parents to recognize what role they can play and how they can best direct their students to make good choices and be academically successful.
Why are you seeking the position of Delavan-Darien School Board Member?
I am interested in running for the Delavan-Darien District School Board because I believe in public education. With a good education, we can see good students become good citizens and good citizens make a good community. I would like to live here for a long time and I would like to trust my future to the students we are teaching today. I recognize that one school board member does not work alone, and I believe as a team this school board has a lot of heart. I would like to be a part of all that they are doing.
If elected, what do you hope to see happen during your time on the board?
It is important to me that we encourage students to become the best that they can be with teachers who have the training and tools to be effective educators. I would like this great education to happen in safe environments, both structurally and emotionally. I believe the School Board has an incredible responsibility in working with the district leadership to ensure the success of our students, and I would very much like to be a part of it.
What are the biggest issues you see facing the Delavan-Darien School District today and how can they be solved?
One of the biggest issues facing the Delavan-Darien School District today is having enough funding to make all of the educational, fine art and athletic dreams come true. This district has a very passionate and proud group of citizens, and it is admirable that we all want what is best for the students. It is important to recognize that things have to be prioritized, and that teamwork among Board Members is imperative. I would be happy to be a member of a Board that helps execute some decisions that provide needed resources for the educators, coaches and students. Another issue facing the Delavan-Darien School District is that of School Choice. I would like families in this district to feel confident that keeping their children enrolled in our schools will provide their students with stellar educations, unique opportunities, and positive experiences that allow for the students to better themselves, both academically and in job preparedness.