Who did the Green Bay school board pick as its new member? What to know | Green Bay Press-Gazette
The Green Bay school board selected Samantha Meister as its newest board member on June 16, replacing former board member Kou Lee. Lee resigned in early May after a Green Bay Press-Gazette investigation raised questions about his eligibility for office.
Meister is an associate professor of education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where she collaborates with the Green Bay Area Public School District regularly, according to her letter of interest to the board. She’s previously worked in middle school special education and in higher education, and has a master’s degree in reading and literacy. She’s also a parent of two Green Bay students, and was on the district’s boundary advisory committees.
In her interview, Meister highlighted her work around Act 20 literacy legislation both before and after it passed. When asked about her concerns, she talked about supporting academic excellence and teacher retention, particularly in special education, and she emphasized her appreciation for community engagement in Green Bay.
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