Kettle Moraine Alliance

05/12/2026

KM Community – Your Voice Matters!

The next Kettle Moraine School Board meeting takes place Tuesday, May 12 at 7pm.

Agenda items currently include:
✅ Continued discussion around the district mascot
✅ A complete re-write of Policy EA3000, shifting from “Teaching and Learning” to “Curriculum and Instruction”

As always, these meetings are where important conversations and decisions happen in real time. Community attendance and engagement matter, especially when policies connected to curriculum and student experience are being discussed.

We encourage residents, parents, staff, and community members to attend, listen, and stay informed.

Can’t attend in person? You can watch the live stream here. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Live Broadcasts”
https://district.kmsd.edu/page/school-board

04/25/2026

KM Community – Want to Know Why Public Schools Keep Facing Budget Pressure?

Join us, this Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM in the KMHS Library for a Legislative Advocacy School Board Workshop focused on school finance.

The Kettle Moraine School Board will be joined by Cindy Duchow, our local State Representative in Madison, for a discussion on how Wisconsin funds public schools.

If you’ve ever wondered why schools are asked to do more with less, why referendums keep appearing on ballots, or why districts are forced into difficult budget decisions, this is an important opportunity to hear directly from elected leaders and local board members.

This event is open to all residents who want to better understand the state funding system and its impact on Kettle Moraine schools.

The workshop will be followed by the regularly scheduled School Board Meeting at 7:00 PM.

We encourage the community to attend and stay engaged. Public education funding affects all of us.

04/14/2026

KM Community – Another Busy Night Ahead.

It’s time for another school board meeting tomorrow night at 7pm in the High School Media Center / Library.

On the board agenda:

✅ Continued discussion on using Magee as a community center

✅ More conversation on how and why AI is being used in classrooms

✅ Discussion on switching to Neola for district policies (no documents attached on Board Docs yet)

✅ Discussion on next steps after leaving WASB (no documents attached on Board Docs yet)

These are important topics that will shape decisions across the district. Staying informed and engaged matters.

We encourage anyone who is able to attend, listen, and be part of the conversation. Can’t attend in person? You can watch the live stream here. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Live Broadcasts” https://district.kmsd.edu/page/school-board

🚨🚨🚨 There’s also a listening session on the proposed Magee community center tomorrow from 5:00–6:00 PM at the KM Perform Community Room, ahead of the meeting. This discussion is open to everyone, residents and non-residents of all ages, who may be interested in utilizing the Community Center. Pre-school, senior and adult programming are an important part of this planning, so please share this with family and friends who do not currently have children in school.

03/22/2026

KM Community,

The next Kettle Moraine School Board Meeting is happening Tuesday, March 24th at 7 PM at the KMHS Campus Library.

Why your attendance matters:

✅ What happens at these meetings shapes decisions about our schools and students

✅ Budget discussions, curriculum changes, and long-term planning impact every family

✅ Strong public schools support home values, local growth, and a healthy community

Being present truly makes a difference.

Can’t attend in person? You can watch the live stream here. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Live Broadcasts”
https://district.kmsd.edu/page/school-board

03/01/2026

Thanks to the Kettle Moraine School District for putting this session together. The candidate forum takes place on March 4 at 6 PM, and it’s a great chance to hear directly from candidates and learn where they stand on the issues that matter to our schools and community.

One helpful reminder: questions can be submitted at the event and will be used to ask candidates about their positions. If there’s something you’d like to see addressed, this is a good opportunity to ask.

We hope to see a strong turnout and a thoughtful conversation.

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM MARCH 4TH AT 6PM!!! Meet the candidates for the Kettle Moraine School District school board race which will be decided on April 7th. Jay Crouse (incumbent), Amy Richards (incumbent), and Katie Grillaert (challenger) will answer questions and share their vision for education with the KM Community.

02/25/2026

As we head into the upcoming election on Tuesday April 7th, we want to share the candidates we believe will help bring thoughtful, balanced leadership back to the Kettle Moraine School Board.

Jay Crouse (Incumbent)
Jay has been a steady (traditional) conservative presence on the board across multiple election cycles. While we have not always agreed with every vote, we value his legal background, independent thinking, and willingness to challenge board groupthink when needed. At a time when strong, reasoned voices matter, Jay brings experience and perspective that help keep conversations grounded and accountable.

Katie Grillaert
Katie’s non-partisan campaign focuses on strengthening public education, listening to families, and keeping board leadership centered on student success and community trust. Her vision emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and decisions that reflect the full KM community rather than outside political agendas. She brings experience in advising critical‑sector organizations on data privacy, security, and AI safety—experience she believes can help Kettle Moraine use AI in ways that are safe, responsible, and focused on students’ best interests.

Learn more about Katie and her priorities:
Website: katieforkm.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18CCpKPpv1/

Why this matters:
These candidates represent an opportunity to bring balance, thoughtful leadership, and a renewed focus on students and public education to our district. With community support, we can help move the board toward constructive, community centered governance that puts local voices and student outcomes first.

Please take time to learn about these candidates, share this information, and donate to help us spread the word about them.
Here’s the link to do so: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AE3NFXY4BYAJS

02/10/2026

Heads Up.

See ya on the 24th!

TOMORROW NIGHT'S SCHOOL BOARD MEETING CANCELED!!! Unfortunately, due to illness and scheduling conflicts, we will not have a quorum for tomorrow’s meeting. The agenda items will be combined with the regularly scheduled meeting on February 24th.

02/07/2026

January 27, 2026 Kettle Moraine School District Board Recap: Here are some items of importance from the last board meeting. Please review and stay informed about what’s happening in the district.

Key Takeaways:
-Forest 4k students will have district-wide transportation provided to the Dousman campus

-Counseling curriculum review

-Social Studies curriculum review

-Board continues to be at odds with the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB)

Swipe through the tiles to see the highlights, or dive into our full meeting notes here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TJC1ZqXZ6j1UH_8qCrdFWdXsddCY2DDR/view?usp=sharing

Watch the meeting recording here: https://vimeo.com/1159051359?fl=pl&fe=sh

01/27/2026

KM Community,

The next Kettle Moraine School Board Meeting is happening tomorrow, January 27th at 7 PM at the KMHS Campus Library.

Why your attendance matters:

✅ What happens at these meetings shapes decisions about our schools and students
✅ Budget discussions, curriculum changes, and long-term planning impact every family
✅ Strong public schools support home values, local growth, and a healthy community

Being present truly makes a difference.

Can’t attend in person? You can watch the live stream here. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Live Broadcasts”
https://district.kmsd.edu/page/school-board

01/25/2026

January 6, 2026 Kettle Moraine School District Board Recap: Here are some items of importance from the last board meeting. Please review and stay informed about what’s happening in the district.

Key Takeaways:

1. Three candidates for two seats on the KMSD School Board in this spring’s election

2. The Legislative Advocacy Committee was not able to set up a community meeting with Sen. Kapenga and Rep. Duchow

3. The Board voted for the two legislative advocacy resolutions it proposed to WASB and voted down all resolutions submitted by other WI school boards

Swipe through the tiles to see the highlights, or dive into our full meeting notes here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xpkD7RJbD-cPF14U-XSXtDPEj_Q-Or1b/view?usp=sharing

Watch the meeting recording here: https://vimeo.com/1145111772