Education
La Crosse School Board candidate Adam Hoffer discusses referendums, buildings, budget and priorities

Adam Hoffer, a La Crosse School Board candidate, joined WIZM’s La Crosse Talk to share his reasons for running, insights on the current state of the district, and the key decisions facing the next school board.
La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find all the podcasts here or subscribe to La Crosse Talk wherever you get your podcasts.
Hoffer, the director of excise tax policy at the Tax Foundation, began by discussing how his professional experience could translate to the school board.
The conversation covered a range of topics, including the district’s potential $53.5 million referendum, which involves planning for a new school, remodeling an existing one, and closing three elementary buildings. Hoffer also addressed the district’s budget challenges, the earlier school year start date for next year, and the adjustment of school start times.
Lastly, Hoffer outlined his other priorities as a board member and his vision for the future of the district.
Hoffer is one of seven candidates running in the primary election, which ends on Feb. 18. The top six candidates will move on to the general election on April 1.

Dylan
January 22, 2025 at 10:15 am
Personally, I’d like to see more of the budget go to staff salaries. Maybe that could be taken from other areas or other wasteful spending
Katie Smith-Ohm
January 23, 2025 at 2:45 pm
Why do we focus so much on money and school
buildings and not on curriculum and student performance? Our goal is to educate young people? I would like more emphasis on that.