Board of Education

Welcome to the Cudahy Board of Education. On this site you can access Board agendas and minutes of past meetings. This site will serve as an official posting site for upcoming meetings. The Board of Education Policy book is online for your reference.

To contact a board member, please see their phone number below, or for all written correspondence, you may send it to: 5530 S Barland Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110.

As a reminder, if you have a concern about a school issue, contact the building principal first. If you are not satisfied, contact the District Office at (414) 294-7400 to speak with a District level administrator. If you are still not satisfied, contact Dr. Michelle Garven, Superintendent at (414) 294-7403 or email at garvenm@cudahysd.org

The board meeting agenda will be posted here before each meeting. Meetings are held at Cudahy Middle School Library, 5530 S Barland Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110. The link to the live stream can be found HERE.

2025 Advocacy Letter from Board

2025 Legislative Advocacy Resolution

Congratulations to Kari Durr and Jim Papala on their successful re-election to the School Board! We are thrilled to have their continued leadership and commitment to the School District of Cudahy. Please welcome Justin Knash as he joins the School Board, bringing fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to our community. Thank you to Nick Earle and Randy Hollenbeck for their participation and dedication during the election process. A heartfelt thank you to Crystal Silkwood for her years of invaluable service and contributions to the School District of Cudahy. Her dedication has significantly impacted our schools and community.

Kari Durr
President
Phone: 414-739-3371
Term expires April, 2025
Email Kari Durr

Chris Galewski
Vice President
Phone: 262-409-8092
Term expires April, 2026
Email Chris Galewski

Rhonda Riccio
Board Clerk
Phone: 414-489-9029
Term expires April, 2026
Email Rhonda Riccio

Jim Papala
Board Treasurer
Phone: 414-481-5868
Term expires April, 2025
Email Jim Papala

Michael Johnson
Board Director
Phone: 414-334-6243
Term expires April, 2027
Email Michael Johnson

Lissa Skoglund
Board Director
Phone: 414-213-8923
Term expires April, 2027
Email Lissa Skoglund

Crystal Silkwood
Board Director
Phone: 414-313-5671
Term expires April, 2025
Email Crystal Silkwood

Contact Information

Dr. Michelle Garven
Superintendent
Phone: 414.294.7403
Email Dr. Garven

Brooke Zengle
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Human Resources
Phone: 414.294.7412
Email Brooke Zengle