Only incumbent in 2 years

Rehashing the old-new high school plan

Experiences

What did you learn last term?

Supporting teachers

New elementary school

School board challenges

School safety

School meals

Understand the school board

Cellphone bans

Important issues

Teacher retention

The closing elementary schools

Naming buildings

Top priorities

La Crosse School Board candidate Dr. Merideth Garcia in studio, the only incumbent in the past two elections for the position, as we discuss a wide array of topics including supporting and keeping teachers, naming buildings, potential cellphone bans and school meal policies.

Garcia also discusses some of the challenges for the upcoming school board, plus what her priorities are if reelected. 

Garcia is one of seven candidates running for La Crosse School Board. You can read more about them here. Voting has started for the primary and the field will be cut down to six after the voting period ends Feb. 18. 

La Crosse School Board candidate Dr. Merideth Garcia in studio, the only incumbent in the past two elections for the position, as we discuss a wide array of topics including supporting and keeping teachers, naming buildings, potential cellphone bans and school meal policies.
Garcia also discusses some of the challenges for the upcoming school board, plus what her priorities are if reelected.&nbsp;
Garcia is one of seven candidates running for La Crosse School Board. You can read more <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2025-spring-election/">about them here</a>. Voting has started for the primary and the field will be cut down to six after the voting period ends Feb. 18.&nbsp;

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM - La Crosse  Talk Interviews

WIZM’s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin.
Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.