Chris Zirbes is a man of integrity. He’s smart, level headed and down to earth. Perhaps most importantly, he’s trustworthy. If given the chance, I know that Chris will restore the community’s trust in our school board. His intentions are genuine and pure. He wants what we all want. I love that he doesn’t let the lies and conspiracy theories get to him. People like this rarely run for these positions. Chris is a stand up guy and is the best candidate for seat #5.
And this is why Chris Zirbes has my vote. I’m amused by the absurd narrative created by certain folks that the Republican Party recruited people to run in some back room deal. Funny, how difficult it was to find people actually willing to stick their necks out and run. That same group is saying how they wish politics wasn’t being brought in to a nonpartisan election while they themselves are inserting said politics. The vocal minority, win at any cost to keep control of the school board is frantically spreading false information. Funny when you realize who all is working together to do this behind the scenes. No one seems to care about parents and students who just want to see equal representation on the school board. This isn’t some nefarious take over, just an attempt to see a district in trouble get back on track. Current and former board members and their poor policy making have gotten us where we are now. That’s not a compliment. Why would we want more of the same?
I broke my nose in high school playing basketball and needed two surgeries. The second required my nose to be packed for several days. Getting the packing taken out one nostril at a time is no picnic. As bad as the first one was, the second time was worse because I knew what was coming. Let that sink in a bit.
On a related note, on behalf of my free time and checking account, I’d like to extend thanks to those in the community who’s actions have served to validate my thought process from last June.
I tip my hat to those who have committed to try to make their community better in spite of the critics. #themaninthearena
The most surprising statement in the first 4 school board candidate posts was that a candidate who has lived in the community for over 20 years and has children in the school district was not aware of the divide between the East and West side of Wauwatosa. That divide has been there since at least the 1950s. Students who lived west of parkway at that time were aware of the divide as they attended jr. high and high school. How the divide reveals itself now may be different from what I experienced.
It’s refreshing to see non-bias articles that allow the candidate’s personality to shine through!
Chris is a needle in a hay stack. No desire to be a politician and make a name for himself, just a passion for providing an environment where kids can learn and teachers can teach. His experience in the finance world, his unmatched commitment to his family, and his involvement in and love for his community makes him the ideal candidate to incite real change in the schools across Wauwatosa. Too many people are sitting idly by while these school boards not just in Tosa but across America are rapidly turning schools into unsafe environments socially, academically, and emotionally. I am thankful for Chris and the other candidates he supports for not being intimidated by the mountain in front of them. They’ve got their heads down and are going to grind to the top and that’s the only way change will come. We are gifted these children and they are not a gift to be taken lightly- thank you Chris for truly realizing the value of each and every student and being an advocate for the teachers that pour their hearts into them everyday despite the challenges they face!!
Tosa Schools lost $900,000 in one year due to lower enrollment, and this isn't a bigger story? Can Tosa afford to lose 8% of its students each year without addressing why and where these students are going? That's crazy to me!
Chris Zirbes is a man of integrity. He’s smart, level headed and down to earth. Perhaps most importantly, he’s trustworthy. If given the chance, I know that Chris will restore the community’s trust in our school board. His intentions are genuine and pure. He wants what we all want. I love that he doesn’t let the lies and conspiracy theories get to him. People like this rarely run for these positions. Chris is a stand up guy and is the best candidate for seat #5.
And this is why Chris Zirbes has my vote. I’m amused by the absurd narrative created by certain folks that the Republican Party recruited people to run in some back room deal. Funny, how difficult it was to find people actually willing to stick their necks out and run. That same group is saying how they wish politics wasn’t being brought in to a nonpartisan election while they themselves are inserting said politics. The vocal minority, win at any cost to keep control of the school board is frantically spreading false information. Funny when you realize who all is working together to do this behind the scenes. No one seems to care about parents and students who just want to see equal representation on the school board. This isn’t some nefarious take over, just an attempt to see a district in trouble get back on track. Current and former board members and their poor policy making have gotten us where we are now. That’s not a compliment. Why would we want more of the same?
I broke my nose in high school playing basketball and needed two surgeries. The second required my nose to be packed for several days. Getting the packing taken out one nostril at a time is no picnic. As bad as the first one was, the second time was worse because I knew what was coming. Let that sink in a bit.
On a related note, on behalf of my free time and checking account, I’d like to extend thanks to those in the community who’s actions have served to validate my thought process from last June.
I tip my hat to those who have committed to try to make their community better in spite of the critics. #themaninthearena
Ben,
The most surprising statement in the first 4 school board candidate posts was that a candidate who has lived in the community for over 20 years and has children in the school district was not aware of the divide between the East and West side of Wauwatosa. That divide has been there since at least the 1950s. Students who lived west of parkway at that time were aware of the divide as they attended jr. high and high school. How the divide reveals itself now may be different from what I experienced.
It’s refreshing to see non-bias articles that allow the candidate’s personality to shine through!
Chris is a needle in a hay stack. No desire to be a politician and make a name for himself, just a passion for providing an environment where kids can learn and teachers can teach. His experience in the finance world, his unmatched commitment to his family, and his involvement in and love for his community makes him the ideal candidate to incite real change in the schools across Wauwatosa. Too many people are sitting idly by while these school boards not just in Tosa but across America are rapidly turning schools into unsafe environments socially, academically, and emotionally. I am thankful for Chris and the other candidates he supports for not being intimidated by the mountain in front of them. They’ve got their heads down and are going to grind to the top and that’s the only way change will come. We are gifted these children and they are not a gift to be taken lightly- thank you Chris for truly realizing the value of each and every student and being an advocate for the teachers that pour their hearts into them everyday despite the challenges they face!!
Tosa Schools lost $900,000 in one year due to lower enrollment, and this isn't a bigger story? Can Tosa afford to lose 8% of its students each year without addressing why and where these students are going? That's crazy to me!