1.
Additional information on each candidate:
SSharon S. Baum Kuska, Ph.D., P.E., LEED A.P. (incumbent)
SSharon S. Baum Kuska, Ph.D., P.E., LEED A.P. (incumbent)
2.
Spouse: Galen
Kuska, farmer
Children:
Casey
Kuska (wife Kristina), employed as a 4th grade teacher in the
Independence, Missouri school system, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in
Educational Administration (expected graduation – December 2014), a graduate of
Northwest Missouri State University and 2006 graduate of Exeter-Milligan Public
Schools
Allee
Kuska, a second year medical student at the University of Nebraska Medical
Center in Omaha, a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University and 2007 graduate
of Exeter-Milligan Public Schools
Megan
Kuska White (husband Justin White), employed by Farmers Cooperative, lives
on a farm between Exeter and Milligan, a graduate of Northwest Missouri State
University and 2008 graduate of Exeter-Milligan Public Schools
3.
Background history: I am currently beginning my 29th
year as a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the College of
Architecture. I have degrees in
architecture and engineering: bachelors in architectural studies, masters and
doctorate in civil engineering. I am a
licensed Professional Civil Engineer. When
Galen and I got married 28 years ago, I moved into the Exeter-Milligan community
to start the next phase of my life. I am
originally from Tecumseh, Nebraska, where I grew up on a farm with three
brothers.
4.
Motivation to become a School Board member: At this time, I am motivated to seek re-election
to another term on the Exeter-Milligan School Board as I feel I can still make
a positive contribution to the education of the youth in our district. I have a strong passion for education and for
the community, and feel I can make decisions and suggestions that can serve the
best interests of both the students and patrons.
Adam Erdkamp
Adam Erdkamp
- My wife is Becky Erdkamp, who is currently employed
as the Marketing Manager at our family car dealership. We have two young sons.
Deacon is four and just started preschool in the new TYKE program at
Exeter-Milligan Public Schools, and Axel will turn three in October. I
was born and raised in Exeter, graduated from Doane College in 2000, and we
have made Exeter our home since the beginning of 2004 after living in Denver
for a little more than three and a half years.
As I mentioned before I grew up in Exeter and graduated from
Exeter Public Schools in 1996. After four years of study I graduated with
a degree in Business Administration from Doane College in 2000. In the
spring of that year I accepted a management training position from FirstBank
Holding Company of Colorado. During the training program I gained
experience in several different areas of bank operations and management.
Upon completion of the training program I worked as a Bank Officer and was
eventually promoted to Vice President. In late 2004 I left the bank to
return home and work with my Dad at our family’s car dealership.
Currently I help with the overall management of our Chrysler
Group dealership. I spend the majority of my time assisting customers
with vehicle purchases and arranging financing for customers.
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- I enjoy being able to help contribute toward the betterment
of the community and have had the opportunity to be involved with several local
groups and organizations. I feel being a member of the Exeter-Milligan School
Board would allow me to make a valuable impact in our community by helping to
provide a good learning environment for the children in our school
system. I would also like to become a member of the School Board so I can
have a voice and be present as our communities make the important decisions we
will face in the years to come. Because my kids are just coming into the
district I feel it is a good time to become involved regarding their
educational experience. I feel my business background and volunteer
experiences would help me make educated an fair decisions. I am more than
willing to listen to different opinions, as we need to consider all options
when making choices that will directly impact the lives and educational
outcomes of the children in our communities.
Kendra Jansky
# - Husband – Jeff, Daughters – Kate – 8th
grader in Exeter and Cameran – 5th grader in Milligan
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- - I was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas and following
graduation attended Johnson County Community College in Overland Park,
Kansas. While playing women’s basketball I earned an Associate of Arts
degree. I continued my education and basketball career at Doane College
in Crete and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a business major. It
was while I was in college that I met my now husband and decided to stay in the
area. I currently am a consumer loan officer at Farmers and Merchants
Bank in Milligan and am in my 15th year of employment.
# - Four years ago I participated in Fillmore County’s
leadership program, known as ODEGEO. Since that time I considered the
possibility of serving on the school board given the opportunity. I feel
that it is important to have representation not only from both communities but
in gender and age as well. This natural variety of insight and
perspective is what optimistically nurtures a well-rounded board.
Mark Bigelow
- Wife Becky. Works at Greg’s Market. Children: Mariah
graduated from Exeter-Milligan and is attending college at Peru State.
Nathan graduated from Exeter-Milligan is attending Wayne State. Alicia
graduated Exeter-Milligan and is finishing up at Central Community College
Columbus and will transfer. Kelsey is a 9th grader at
Exeter-Milligan
_ - My background is shady at best! I picked myself up and
made something of myself! I endeavored and succeeded, this is a powerful
lesson.
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- To help our school to become a better learning
facility. To get our students prepared for higher education or to become
successful in the work force. My main goal would be to show them values,
ethics, and how to stay on the right path to achieve their goals.
