OSHKOSH, WI – (WGBW & WISS) – The Oshkosh Area School District Board of Education appoints Molly Smiltneek to fill a vacant board seat. Smiltneek will fill the spot vacated by Liz Szilagyi who resigned in June.
The school board interviewed four candidates during a special board meeting Thursday, August 8th. Voters will elect a candidate in the April 2025 election.
Smiltneek is a parent and an attorney working in immigration law.
“Every student has the right to a quality education and they have a right to learn,” Smiltneek said in a press release from the Oshkosh Area School District. “ I am committed to engaging in constructive dialogue and making informed decisions that prioritize the best interests of our district, starting with our students and staff.”
The Oshkosh Area School District serves over 9,000 students and operates 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools, and an eAcademy. For more information, visit www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us.
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