Board of Education

The School Board welcomes you to Oconto Unified School District. The Oconto Unified School Board will collectively ensure all students achieve their highest levels. We will work collaboratively to enhance and enrich the district through student-focused decision-making. We will support the superintendent in developing a successful, safe, and secure environment for all children and a positive and productive workplace for all employees.

Board Commitments

We will work collaboratively to enhance and enrich the district through decision-making that is student-focused. We will support the administration in developing a successful, safe, and secure environment for all children, along with developing a positive and productive workplace for all employees.

School Board Meetings & Board Listening Sessions

School board meetings take place on the 3rd Monday of each month.  They start at 6:00 p.m. and are held in the District Community Room located at Oconto Middle School.  Every other month (February, April, June, August...) there is a Board Listening Session prior to the meeting from 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.  These sessions are held in the District Office, which is also located at Oconto Middle School.  This is an opportunity for you to voice concerns to 2 of our school board members. 

If you have questions, please call (920) 834-7814 ext. 4103.  

Meeting Norms

Prepare for Board Meetings: thoroughly review all materials provided in preparation for all board meetings.

Engage in Purposeful Discussion: stay on topic, clearly and concisely share ideas, and avoid repeating comments made by other board members.

Collaborate Respectfully: consider all opinions; collaboratively engage to reach decisions as a whole board; and believe that all are working for the best interests of OUSD students, staff, and community.

Make Informed Decisions: use presented information to make decisions that align with the district and BOE's vision, mission, and priorities.

Demonstrate Professional and Ethical Governance: use discussion and voting to communicate individual viewpoints and demonstrate acceptance of Board decisions through words and actions.

Board Members

PRESIDENT | Crissy Kumhala (Rural Seat) 4/2022-4/2025 / crissy.kumhala@oconto.k12.wi.us

Committees: Buildings & Grounds / Negotiations - OES & Support Staff

VICE PRESIDENT | Kris Alwin (City Seat) 4/2022-4/2025 / kris.alwin@oconto.k12.wi.us

Committees: Budget & Finance / Wellness / Community Outreach

CLERK | Sammy Boucher (Rural Seat) 4/2021-4/2024 / samantha.boucher@oconto.k12.wi.us

Committees: Budget & Finance / Wellness / Community Outreach

TREASURER | Bobbi Christopherson (City Seat) / 4/2021-4/2024 / bobbi.christopherson@oconto.k12.wi.us

Committees: Buildings & Grounds / Community Outreach / WASB Convention Delegate - Alternate

MEMBER | Connie Brabant (Rural Seat) 4/2023-4/2026 / connie.brabant@oconto.k12.wi.us

Committees: Buildings & Grounds

MEMBER | Doug Thompson (City Seat) 4/2023-4/2026 / doug.thompson@oconto.k12.wi.us

Committees: Budget & Finance / Negotiations - OES & Support Staff / CESA 8 Delegate / WASB Convention Delegate

MEMBER | Maria Roberts (City Seat) 4/2022-4/2025 / maria.roberts@oconto.k12.wi.us

Committees: Negotiations - OES & Support Staff

Student Reps