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Four District 834 School Board members Natasha Fleischman, Natalie Fedie, Scott Papke and George Hoeppner are hoping to continue their work. All four incumbents are running for re-election. One challenger, Tom Lehmann, is hoping to bring a new voice to the board. Continue Reading

Incumbent Scott Papke said the fact that he comes from a family of educators adds a lot to his ability to serve the school district.
Papke’s parents were both teachers, aunts and uncles were teachers, siblings were teachers and his wife is a teacher at Rutherford Elementary in Stillwater. Continue Reading

Tom Lehmann said Lehmann said his experiences as an attorney will bring a different perspective to the board. Continue Reading

Incumbent George Hoeppner said the qualities he brings to the school board include an educator’s perspective, a historical perspective, since he has lived in the district since 1974, and the perspective of someone who doesn’t have children in the district anymore. Continue Reading

Incumbent Natasha Fleischman said she brings with her knowledge of educational policy and experience with project management.
“I’m not somebody who’s into hobbies, I’m into trying to fulfill a greater purpose,” she said. “It really gives me a way I can better help the community.” Continue Reading

Incumbent Natalie Fedie said her experiences in marketing and communication is a benefit to the school board, as is her experience in government agencies and the public sector. Continue Reading