Board of Education
Board Meetings Overview & Schedule
The School District of La Crosse Board of Education meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m., Central High School Room 232, unless the Board President specifies another time and/or place.
*All Regular Board Meetings are considered open meetings to the public.
An opportunity for public speakers is provided at each regular meeting for citizens to address the Board with their comments, questions, or concerns. Citizens wishing to speak, please register with the Board Secretary during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday) at 789-7659 or via email at lsteiger@lacrossesd.org.
*See By-Laws Page 6, Speaker Limitations at Public Meetings for reference.
Mission Statement
The Board of Education is comprised of locally elected officials who establish policies to:
- Ensure quality, equitable, and innovative educational opportunities for all students.
- Ensure programs are designed to develop the student as a whole.
- Ensure resources are available to provide excellence in education.
- Ensure accountability to the public.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the community

School Board Election
An election was held in the School District of La Crosse on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The total number of votes cast for School Board Members, School District of La Crosse (La Crosse and Vernon Counties, Wisconsin) was 34,334 of which
Trevor Sprague received 6,936
Loretta Hass received 6,456
Scott Neumeister received 6,287
Deb Suchla received 6,250
Jake Williams received 5,802
Lee Weis received 2,603
Official Canvass Results of the April 7, 2026 School Board Spring Election
Current Board Members

Deb Suchla
President
2023-2026
(608) 792-2934
3147 Losey Blvd
La Crosse, WI 54601

Tim Alberts
2024-2027
(608) 769-3497
2930 28th Court So.
La Crosse, WI 54601

Jim Bagniewski
CESA #4 Representative
2024-2027
(608) 304-4835
2820 Floral Ln
La Crosse, WI 54601

Molly Fuchs
2025-2028
(608) 789-7659
807 East Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601

Merideth Garcia
Clerk
2025-2028
(608) 466-6275
807 East Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
Jeff Jackson
2025-2028
(608) 789-7659
807 East Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601

Adam Manka
WASB Delegate
2024-2027
(608) 433-5786
807 East Ave South
La Crosse, WI 54601
Scott Neumeister
2023-2026
(608) 792-2111
807 East Ave S
La Crosse, WI 54601

Trevor Sprague
Treasurer & WASB Alternate
2023-2026
(608) 799-9605
807 East Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
Contact Information
Board Member Contact Info
Board of Education Secretary
Laura Steigerwald
(608) 789-7659
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