KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Unified School District has officially terminated Ryan Nachtigal, a math teacher at Indian Trail High School and Academy, following a history of public controversy and multiple internal investigations related to his classroom conduct.
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Jury Box, Kenosha County Courthouse(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 45-year-old Kenosha man was convicted Tuesday after a one-day jury trial stemming from a July 2023 incident in which police found him passed out drunk behind the wheel of a running vehicle—with a stolen firearm in the center console. You must be logged in to view the
KENOSHA, Wis. — Local residents seeking career opportunities or community resources will have a chance to connect with dozens of area employers and nonprofits during the 3rd Annual Success Fair, set for Friday, June 13, at the Kenosha County Job Center. The free event, organized by Equus Workforce Solutions, the Southeastern Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, and United Way of Kenosha County, runs from
KENOSHA, Wis. — Beneath a clear morning sky and surrounded by solemn reverence, the Kenosha Police Department hosted the Annual Kenosha County Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Tuesday, honoring officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony began with a poignant rendition of the national anthem
KCE Readers, Kenosha County Eye Plus+ officially launched early Monday morning—and less than 48 hours later, all I can say is: Wow. Thank you! I’m incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support. So many of you have already subscribed and are helping to further my vision of an informed, engaged Kenosha
Father Roman Stikel (D) and Deacon Wilson Shriek (D) of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church(File photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – Clergy from Catholic churches across Kenosha County are coming under scrutiny for submitting letters to the court in support of Christian Enwright, a former
Terrance Darnell Love, 35, of Kenosha(Mugshot, Kenosha County Sheriff)(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man with a violent criminal history is facing new felony charges after allegedly choking and striking a pregnant woman earlier this month during a domestic altercation. You must be logged
SOMERS, Wis. — A pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday morning while attempting to cross Green Bay Road in the Village of Somers, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. At around 3 a.m., a motorist traveling northbound on State Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) reported to 911 that
KENOSHA, Wis. — A new local partnership is promising to make Sunday afternoons in Kenosha a little more lively — and a lot more refreshing. Lakeshore Pedal Tours has teamed up with Public Brewing Company to launch Pedals & Pints, a new beer-and-sightseeing experience set to debut Memorial Day weekend
Jury Box, Kenosha County Courthouse(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 45-year-old Kenosha man was convicted Tuesday after a one-day jury trial stemming from a July 2023 incident in which police found him passed out drunk behind the wheel of a running vehicle—with a stolen firearm in the center console. You must be logged in to view the
KENOSHA, Wis. — Local residents seeking career opportunities or community resources will have a chance to connect with dozens of area employers and nonprofits during the 3rd Annual Success Fair, set for Friday, June 13, at the Kenosha County Job Center. The free event, organized by Equus Workforce Solutions, the Southeastern Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, and United Way of Kenosha County, runs from
KENOSHA, Wis. — Beneath a clear morning sky and surrounded by solemn reverence, the Kenosha Police Department hosted the Annual Kenosha County Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Tuesday, honoring officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony began with a poignant rendition of the national anthem by Andrea Squires, great-granddaughter of fallen Kenosha Police Officer Antonio Pingitore, whose name
KCE Readers, Kenosha County Eye Plus+ officially launched early Monday morning—and less than 48 hours later, all I can say is: Wow. Thank you! I’m incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support. So many of you have already subscribed and are helping to further my vision of an informed, engaged Kenosha County. A few questions and concerns have come up, and I want to
Father Roman Stikel (D) and Deacon Wilson Shriek (D) of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church(File photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – Clergy from Catholic churches across Kenosha County are coming under scrutiny for submitting letters to the court in support of Christian Enwright, a former middle school teacher who pleaded guilty to grooming a 12-year-old student. Christian J.
Terrance Darnell Love, 35, of Kenosha(Mugshot, Kenosha County Sheriff)(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man with a violent criminal history is facing new felony charges after allegedly choking and striking a pregnant woman earlier this month during a domestic altercation. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
SOMERS, Wis. — A pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday morning while attempting to cross Green Bay Road in the Village of Somers, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. At around 3 a.m., a motorist traveling northbound on State Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) reported to 911 that they had hit a person crossing the highway from east to west in
KENOSHA, Wis. — A new local partnership is promising to make Sunday afternoons in Kenosha a little more lively — and a lot more refreshing. Lakeshore Pedal Tours has teamed up with Public Brewing Company to launch Pedals & Pints, a new beer-and-sightseeing experience set to debut Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day. The two-hour rolling adventure will depart every other
Top Row: Jorge Alberto Villeda-Sevilla and Jose Baez-FuerteBottom Row: Sharon Jazmin Villeda-Sevilla and Ana Paola Villeda-Sevilla(In-Court Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – Authorities say they have uncovered a large-scale, multi-state organized retail theft ring operating out of a Kenosha apartment, with several suspects now charged and sources indicating possible ties to Mexican drug cartels. You must be logged
Andy Berg – Former Kenosha County Board Supervisor and Former DOC Sergeant(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Andrew Berg, a former Kenosha County Board Supervisor and correctional sergeant, was fired by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections last fall after investigators discovered he printed a background check on Kevin Mathewson, editor of Kenosha County Eye, during work hours —
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – Prosecutors filed criminal charges Monday against many individuals in a broad range of cases, including organized retail theft, multiple OWIs, felony bail jumping, and weapon violations. Ryan R. Pedesclaux, of Atlanta, Georgia, is facing extradition as a fugitive. According to court records, he is wanted in Gwinnett County, Georgia, for attempted motor vehicle theft. He is currently in custody
Jesus I. Aguilera, 32, of Kenosha In Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old Kenosha man is facing multiple criminal charges after he allegedly beat the mother of his child in front of their 4-year-old son, stole her SUV, and later sent her a video of himself holding a knife to his throat. You must be logged
Joshua J. Fleming, 43, of Kenosha In Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha father is facing felony child abuse charges after allegedly attacking his teenage daughter in a fast-food parking lot and later threatening her not to call the police. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – The Kenosha Unified School District is sounding the alarm over a disturbing new social media trend encouraging students to vandalize school-issued Chromebooks — a challenge that has already made waves in other districts across the country. In a letter emailed to all KUSD families on Monday, district officials warned parents about a viral TikTok trend that involves students intentionally
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha teen is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly attacking the mother of his child in a violent domestic incident earlier this month. The suspect, 18-year-old Alan Jared Munoz, was charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with strangulation and suffocation, battery, and disorderly conduct — all with domestic abuse enhancers. According to the criminal complaint, Kenosha police
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Two Milwaukee women appeared in Kenosha County court Monday on charges stemming from a retail theft spree at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets, where they allegedly stole nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise from two clothing stores. Niesha D. Sinclair, 42, is charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors, including two counts of felony retail theft, two counts of removing
KENOSHA, Wis. – A 31-year-old Kenosha man accused of severely beating another man during a family gathering was given a $2,500 cash bail during his initial court appearance Friday. Victor Alfonso Lopez-Lopez is charged with felony substantial battery for allegedly punching a man about 20 times in the head on May 8, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County Circuit Court.
Coy W. Turner Jr., 37, of Kenosha In Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man is accused of violently attacking his 9-year-old son during a domestic incident that left the child so traumatized he urinated in his pants out of fear. The father now faces felony charges and remains in custody after a court appearance Friday.
KENOSHA, Wis. — A 25-year-old Racine man was given a $500 cash bond Friday after Kenosha County authorities say he was caught driving drunk with a loaded revolver under his seat — a weapon he allegedly possessed illegally as a convicted felon. Dylan Christian Rojas appeared in court before Court Commissioner Donald Bielski, who set the bail amount and scheduled a pre-trial conference
Daniel L. Vasko, 55, of Racine In Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Racine man with a lengthy record of impaired driving is now facing his ninth offense after police allegedly found him under the influence of cocaine and in possession of multiple illegal substances during a traffic stop earlier this week. Daniel L. Vasko, 55,
Danielle J. Barnes, 47, of Kenosha In Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 47-year-old Kenosha woman accused of making a false emergency report that drew nearly every patrol squad on duty was in court Friday, where a commissioner allowed her to sign herself out of jail without posting any cash. You must be logged in to view
KENOSHA, Wis. — The man accused of killing 46-year-old Amy Mosier in a high-speed drunk driving crash made his initial court appearance Thursday, as her grieving children made emotional pleas for justice—and a high bail. Peter K. Herrmann, 21, is charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle following the May 7 crash at
Dennis A. Thompson, 62, of Mt. Pleasant(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Mount Pleasant man is again facing serious charges in Kenosha County Circuit Court, accused of stalking, criminal defamation, and felony bail jumping in a re-filed case involving disturbing allegations of harassment. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA, Wis. – A wind-tattered, illegible notice flaps on the front fence of a burned-out property in the 9400 block of 69th Street—an enduring symbol of inaction by the City of Kenosha, where residents say their concerns are being ignored. It has been nearly four months since a devastating house fire reduced the home to a foul-smelling pile of debris. Since then, neighbors
Jury Box, Kenosha County Courthouse(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 45-year-old Kenosha man was convicted Tuesday after a one-day jury trial stemming from a July 2023 incident in which police found him passed out drunk behind the wheel of a running vehicle—with a stolen firearm in the center console. You must be logged in to view the
KENOSHA, Wis. — Local residents seeking career opportunities or community resources will have a chance to connect with dozens of area employers and nonprofits during the 3rd Annual Success Fair, set for Friday, June 13, at the Kenosha County Job Center. The free event, organized by Equus Workforce Solutions, the Southeastern Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, and United Way of Kenosha County, runs from
KENOSHA, Wis. — Beneath a clear morning sky and surrounded by solemn reverence, the Kenosha Police Department hosted the Annual Kenosha County Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Tuesday, honoring officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony began with a poignant rendition of the national anthem by Andrea Squires, great-granddaughter of fallen Kenosha Police Officer Antonio Pingitore, whose name
KCE Readers, Kenosha County Eye Plus+ officially launched early Monday morning—and less than 48 hours later, all I can say is: Wow. Thank you! I’m incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support. So many of you have already subscribed and are helping to further my vision of an informed, engaged Kenosha County. A few questions and concerns have come up, and I want to
Father Roman Stikel (D) and Deacon Wilson Shriek (D) of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church(File photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – Clergy from Catholic churches across Kenosha County are coming under scrutiny for submitting letters to the court in support of Christian Enwright, a former middle school teacher who pleaded guilty to grooming a 12-year-old student. Christian J.
Terrance Darnell Love, 35, of Kenosha(Mugshot, Kenosha County Sheriff)(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – A Kenosha man with a violent criminal history is facing new felony charges after allegedly choking and striking a pregnant woman earlier this month during a domestic altercation. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
SOMERS, Wis. — A pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday morning while attempting to cross Green Bay Road in the Village of Somers, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. At around 3 a.m., a motorist traveling northbound on State Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) reported to 911 that they had hit a person crossing the highway from east to west in
KENOSHA, Wis. — A new local partnership is promising to make Sunday afternoons in Kenosha a little more lively — and a lot more refreshing. Lakeshore Pedal Tours has teamed up with Public Brewing Company to launch Pedals & Pints, a new beer-and-sightseeing experience set to debut Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day. The two-hour rolling adventure will depart every other
Top Row: Jorge Alberto Villeda-Sevilla and Jose Baez-FuerteBottom Row: Sharon Jazmin Villeda-Sevilla and Ana Paola Villeda-Sevilla(In-Court Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – Authorities say they have uncovered a large-scale, multi-state organized retail theft ring operating out of a Kenosha apartment, with several suspects now charged and sources indicating possible ties to Mexican drug cartels. You must be logged
Andy Berg – Former Kenosha County Board Supervisor and Former DOC Sergeant(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. – Andrew Berg, a former Kenosha County Board Supervisor and correctional sergeant, was fired by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections last fall after investigators discovered he printed a background check on Kevin Mathewson, editor of Kenosha County Eye, during work hours —
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – Prosecutors filed criminal charges Monday against many individuals in a broad range of cases, including organized retail theft, multiple OWIs, felony bail jumping, and weapon violations. Ryan R. Pedesclaux, of Atlanta, Georgia, is facing extradition as a fugitive. According to court records, he is wanted in Gwinnett County, Georgia, for attempted motor vehicle theft. He is currently in custody
Jesus I. Aguilera, 32, of Kenosha In Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A 32-year-old Kenosha man is facing multiple criminal charges after he allegedly beat the mother of his child in front of their 4-year-old son, stole her SUV, and later sent her a video of himself holding a knife to his throat. You must be logged
Joshua J. Fleming, 43, of Kenosha In Court Today(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye) KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha father is facing felony child abuse charges after allegedly attacking his teenage daughter in a fast-food parking lot and later threatening her not to call the police. You must be logged in to view the rest of this article.
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – The Kenosha Unified School District is sounding the alarm over a disturbing new social media trend encouraging students to vandalize school-issued Chromebooks — a challenge that has already made waves in other districts across the country. In a letter emailed to all KUSD families on Monday, district officials warned parents about a viral TikTok trend that involves students intentionally
KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha teen is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly attacking the mother of his child in a violent domestic incident earlier this month. The suspect, 18-year-old Alan Jared Munoz, was charged Monday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with strangulation and suffocation, battery, and disorderly conduct — all with domestic abuse enhancers. According to the criminal complaint, Kenosha police
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. — Two Milwaukee women appeared in Kenosha County court Monday on charges stemming from a retail theft spree at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets, where they allegedly stole nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise from two clothing stores. Niesha D. Sinclair, 42, is charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors, including two counts of felony retail theft, two counts of removing
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It is obvious this guy is MAGA.
Bahahha please he’s as left as they come.
“Lefties” didn’t vote for Hitler 2.0
Certainly acts the part. Most MAGA are in hiding now. Surprised this jerk is so open about it.
Nice try buddy. Nothing like turning your back on your own ppl.
Yep beads in beard is a dead giveaway……..
he hand me a fricking packet
What an ignorant statement – and you want to remain anonymous so no one will know how dumb you are.
KUSD scored another loser. Who the hell is in charge of hiring these people?
Right? They hire anyone. It’s disgusting.
I can’t wait until my granddaughter is out of KUSD! One more year! ITA is the worst! It used to be a great school when it first opened, but not anymore.
what has Kenosha got in the water !!!
Considering that Milwaukee dumps billions of gallons of RAW sewage into Lake Michigan after every heavy rainstorm….
The more you know….
The vast majority of KUSD teachers and staff are good people. However, every month a story is written about a staff member being dismissed for inappropriate behavior.
KUSD is having trouble filling seats and these reports are not helping. Westosha has 100 plus city of Kenosha kids. The private schools are experiencing increased enrollment.
The future is murky for KUSD.
No, it’s been this way from the start! I’m an alum from 2nd graduating class (2000) I can tell you even back then I had several “teachers” who were not actually teachers or even certified to teach. Hell, the origins of ITA are sketchy too. It was started by Constance Spenko… a grifter that moves from school district to school district and opens new schools. ITA was originally meant to be 3 phases and each phase was to have 3 “houses” (I was house of communication). The school was built like crap and was way overpriced for what taxpayers payed for it at that time. I could go on and on, but the 25 year history of incidents should speak volumes themselves.
most of the perverts just get shuffled to different positions at kusd, always been this way however, anything to do with “race” gets you terminated. kinda shows their lack of priorities. what a scummy school system
Speaking of shuffling, is he REALLY terminated or are they going to change it to RESIGNED later so he can shuffle off to uet another district and do the same thing? Get your kids out of KUSD!
HOMESCHOOL!
I appreciate Kevin shining a light on the parade of bad actors that are crossing whatever imaginary line exists in KUSD that exposes them to formal discipline.
The problem isn’t just what is being brought to light, it is seeing that most of these folks seem to have multiple serious offenses as part of their file before reaching this point. I can’t imagine how many exactly….although the citizens of Kenosha need to start to understand….that there are likely dozens, if not hundreds of offenses by KUSD staff each year that are hidden from the public by ESC Leadership and building Principals.
It is ridiculous that any Teacher has a thick Personnel file of misconduct. I taught for over a dozen years, and my thin little file contains my hiring paperwork, maybe some perfect attendance awards, and my resignation letter. As. It. Should. Be.
The KEA, and those they control on the School Board and ESC, are a scourge on our city and the children of Kenosha. I used to joke during my Teaching days that I would have to molest a child to get fired. I never really believed that, but it appears that in 2025, I was not far off the truth.
There are bad actors in every profession. However, the KUSD and KEA are not responsible for digging ditches, flipping burgers, drawing building plans, or making plumbing repairs. They are entrusted with educating and keeping our children safe. Teachers are not more important than any of those professions….despite what most of them think….and they certainly are not as important as parents….despite what many of them think. However, their proximity and control over your children should require a vastly higher standard of conduct….Appearance Guidelines, Language, Code of Conduct, Tolerance for bad acts, etc…than most professions. Instead, in Kenosha, the KEA and KUSD protect these people from consequence far beyond what would be allowed in any other profession. Think about that Kenosha….we are allowing a system where Teachers are allowed to commit multiple bad acts against your children….and not only aren’t they punished, but KUSD hides those acts from you and public scrutiny.
To Kevin’s great credit, he is doing solid work to track down what comes across his radar. However, he is constantly having to use the Wisconsin Open Records Law or file Lawsuits to get even basic information out of the ESC. Think about that. The School Board, Jeff Weiss, and the ESC literally HIDE wrongdoing toward your children until compelled to tell the truth by the force of law. There is ZERO Transparency. You never become informed about any of this in the Kenosha News, local radio, or area TV.
The KEA has always been a toxic Union that needs to be broken. The KEA, in my day, put out rag of a newsletter with our paychecks every two weeks. Not once in my dozen plus years of teaching did this newsletter contain a single article about improving student outcomes. It was all Democrat Party politics, agitation against the ESC if they dared require Teachers to spend an extra five minutes on Hall Duty or Parent/Teacher Conferences, and the rundown of KEA golf or bowling leagues and social picnics for the 1% of KEA members who had no life and participated in those things. The KEA’s main function was and is to serve as a roadblock to accountability from their members. You all need to understand…Teachers literally have almost no fear of serious consequence if they commit a bad act against your child. The KEA and those truly awful people they control on the School Board (looking at you Mary Modder, Rebecca Stevens, Carl Bryan, Todd Price, and Sabrina Landry) will support employees 99% of the time over your child.
This current article by Kevin shares yet another horrible member of the Indian Trail staff FINALLY getting what he deserved after years of ridiculous conduct. It seems like well over 50% of the incidents in KUSD Kevin exposes come out of Indian Trail. I seriously have no doubt, but wonder, if a similar culture of out of control staff exists at Tremper, Bradford, and other schools. Kevin wrote a recent article standing up for Indian Trail and its Principal, Scott Kennow. I don’t know Kennow and never worked with him. I would be curious to hear from Kevin why Indian Trail is the epicenter of these public humiliations for KUSD? Is it because Kevin has better sources within Indian Trail, are Tremper and Bradford principals running a tighter ship or looking the other way at bad acts, does Kennow lack institutional control, or is Kennow the one that is actually attacking the problem and forcing KUSD to do something?
The children of Kenosha deserve better. Taxpayers are paying for better than this.
The fix is a massive overhaul of KUSD. The KEA union needs to be broken or dismantled. The School Board members controlled by the KEA need to be removed and banned from the ESC building. Jeff Weiss and every single member of Senior Leadership at the ESC who support Weiss need to be fired. Many principals need to go as well. I know a few, and most of them have no business running a school.
There are people out there who could step in and right the ship if the deck was cleared of the aforementioned impediments to success. There are people who and were within KUSD who care about children and Kenosha who could fix this.
Last comment….I recently offered to substantially fund a campaign for School Board of a super high character and smart person who was an individual of some importance in the District in the not distant past. This person declined saying that the stranglehold of power held by the current KEA controlled School Board would render his/her inclusion to a minimal effect. A “Sisyphean Task” was the quote.
Really bummed me out.
Yes i know. They have abused my nonverbal daughter many times. It always gets covered up. Even when you have hard evidence. Kusd is a joke. Very sad for our children.
Take her out of KUSD. Homeschool. Contact HSLDA( homeschool legal defense association.).
In the previous article you mentioned Kevin answered some of those questions
Too long to read. Comment not blather.
Too long. Comment not blather.
I am sorry that you have the attention span of a toddler, G Force.
Had you been a student of mine, you would have gained a better appreciation for Reading and Analyzing.
Maybe check out a good Dr. Seuss book. That sounds like something closer to your Reading level that you could enjoy.
I’m slightly surprised that he knows the word blather…
I commend you for willing to support a candidate. And I understand their reluctance. I was at a social event about 2 years ago and heard a prior board member comment to a retired teacher on how difficult it was and unprofessional some board members tactics were. I was somewhat surprised, both people said, “no really, It’s bad”. I believe less than 30% of teaching staff are union members so how can they still have “power, influence? ” The district has lost too many qualified, knowledgeable board members. Reporting of teacher behavior needs to become state mandated. Bad apples can’t continue to be allowed to just move to other districts or e-school.
I don’t believe your 30% figure is accurate for the KEA in Kenosha. Virtually every single Teacher was a member when I was with KUSD.
What you need to know is this…..every single Teacher is required to pay full KEA Union Dues even if they choose not to join. Because the KEA is the approved “Bargaining Unit”, every Teacher has those Dues extracted from their paycheck whether they like it or not.
Those Dues are approaching $1000/year per Teacher is my current understanding.
You are incorrect. After ACT 10 in 2011, union membership dropped significantly all over Wisconsin. It is no longer required and hasn’t been for over 14 years and the union has to recertify every year. Catch up to speed so you can be correct.
Short version -ACT 10 restricted the power of most public unions to negotiate on issues beyond wages, limiting them to inflation-adjusted increases.
Long version – https://pbswisconsin.org/news-item/what-to-know-about-wisconsins-act-10-and-the-2024-court-battle-over-the-law/
Exact union membership in Kenosha is not publicly shared. I’d be interested to know those stats because I would guess less than 25% of teachers.
Not true! You can opt out ever since 2008.
The Teachers Union is simultaneously the most powerful and destructive political powerhouse within each state and countrywide. Crap like this is routinely buried and hidden to protect everyone but the victimized children. He will just move to a different state and continue wreaking havoc as he’s most likely done his entire career.
Not defending this behavior but do want to comment on your teacher union comment. WI does not have a state teachers union. Walker got rid of that
You are incorrect. After ACT 10 in 2011, union membership dropped significantly all over Wisconsin. It is no longer required and hasn’t been for over 14 years and the union has to recertify every year. Catch up to speed so you can be correct.
Short version -ACT 10 restricted the power of most public unions to negotiate on issues beyond wages, limiting them to inflation-adjusted increases.
Long version – https://pbswisconsin.org/news-item/what-to-know-about-wisconsins-act-10-and-the-2024-court-battle-over-the-law/
Exact union membership in Kenosha is not publicly shared. I’d be interested to know those stats because I would guess less than 25% of teachers.
FINALLY!!!!!!! Thank you soooo much for writing about this and doing the research!!!!
Transparency is needed or this type of perversion will continue
In general the school has been a joke. It originally was built with a daycare and treated as a boarding school for pregnant teenagers from county schools. Not to mention the continuous bullying that the school does absolutely nothing about.
huh? Are you talking about Reuther because you are very incorrect.
Indian Trail did have the infant lab and PACE program as I attended the school. They discontinued it.
This schools administration sucks! as someone who goes to this school, we have a security guard who flirts with students, multiple teachers who don’t actually teach, they give assignments and do nothing, we have teachers who say absurd things like “I wish I had a gate that chopper all my students up”, or “your a walking lipid” (walking fat for those who don’t know). Or other things like holding a steak knife in class and saying “I’m not afraid to use it”… all those comments have been reported, and no action has been taken by the administration… we have kids vaping and doing weed all day, about 80% of the kids in our school do. Security guards who walk in and ask for a hit of the vape… they let bigger problems roll off their shoulder, but take action on the small things…I could go on and on, but this schools administration isn’t doing enough! It’s a waste of tax money, and gives students an un-enjoyable 4 years at this school.
I was there for 2 months before I couldn’t handle it. The teachers were borderline abusive, one threatened to take some sort of legal action against me because I took a picture of a notes slide. She said it was copyright by someone else and I was going to be arrested just for taking the picture. Administration did nothing. She constantly told our class we were lazy and that none of us would graduate because of it.
Then the comm teachers constantly made fun of spec ed kids, mocking them and saying if they had their way, “those kids wouldn’t be in the school at all.” No one cared. Freshmen bringing weed into class and nothing being done about it.
Out of all the staff I met there, only two of them seemed like decent people. But they also seemed too shy or scared to do anything about the rest.
The whole school is a joke. I dropped out and did an online charter for the rest of my high school time
Mary Modder’s husband is a commie. She is one too. How about Joel Truedell as a replacement for this pervert ? This psycho is currently a math teacher at Bullen. KUSD is a hot mess. Home school if at all possible.
Joel should NEVER be around kids. He supports teaching them to hate the police.
Did you see the video of the cops dragging this moron out of a County Board meeting ?
Until the school board listens to parents and puts a focus on improving education; students who can, will continue to transfer out. Westosha provides a shuttle. In addition, Kenosha has seen increased presence of private schools. Again, pulling students from the district. Those moves equate to decreased funding to KUSD.
KUSD doesn’t want ICE around but the get to hire someone like Ryan Nachtigal.