Editor’s note: The following press release was received on February 19 from Larry Kachel, who currently serves as president of the Whitewater Unified School District School Board.

“Today I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election for a position on the Whitewater Unified School Board.  I apologize for the short notice, but as of early January I have been presented with a great opportunity to merge my Brookfield-based investment practice with another group, starting in 2025.  Although I am not retiring for several years, the amount of work involved in a merger during 2024 and 2025 will be immense.  I simply will not have time, nor can I honor a commitment, for three more years of service on the Board.

I will remain on the Board until my term expires in April of this year.  Unfortunately, my name will still appear on the ballot.  There are two seats up and two quality candidates are still running, so please give your support to incumbent Maryann Zimmerman and to Jeff Tortomasi.

I am proud to have had a small role in approving much needed math and reading curriculum changes to our district, among other things. The early results are quite positive.  I have enjoyed the broad diversity of opinions held by all of our current board members and have especially enjoyed sitting in classrooms from time to time, watching our great teachers and staff work with our students.

It has been my pleasure serving the District the past three years.”