Bryan Dahl for Hudson School Board

04/07/2026

Tuesday is a big day for our schools. We’ll be making a choice about our values and whether we support leaders like Maria Rudie and Megan Rozowski who are willing to put the future of our kids, educators, community and taxpayers first. The last year has been challenging for our community as we have had to make hard choices that put the long term success of our schools first. So many in this community have shown in their actions and words that they value thriving schools and community. Megan and Maria are the right choice tomorrow to continue on this path forward.

09/18/2025

Hi everyone. I write this post as a community member, parent of children in three(!) of the schools in the Hudson district, and as an individual member of the Hudson School Board. I do NOT speak for the board as a whole.

This weekend I spent some time in the Walmart toy aisle with my 5 year old. My son struck up a conversation with another boy and I chatted with his dad. The other boy just started kindergarten at Willow and it sounded like it was going well. Naturally, our conversation turned to potential school closures and all of the completely reasonable concerns of a parent of a child at a school that may close. We eventually talked about the district budget, state funding, enrollment, the re-boundary process that will come after a decision is made, and some fears of what will come. I assured him that regardless of what happens, all of the elementary schools in our district are academically strong with excellent community support and his family will be welcomed with open arms next year should they need to switch schools.

Since this encounter I’ve been reflecting on this family’s concerns and fears about the future and I started to think about the reason we’re having this discussion now.

Yes, we have a budget problem because the legislature made the choice many years ago to reduce its role in school funding and yes we’ve had declining enrollment, where we have 500 fewer elementary students compared to our peak 12 years ago, resulting in our elementary schools being 65% full. These are the key factors forcing us to have this discussion.

However, in this discussion we also have the opportunity to make choices that reflect our values as a community. So far, the board has voted unanimously on the position that we cannot maintain 6 elementary schools without making sacrifices in other parts of the budget. In other words, we’ve prioritized our ability to:

1. Offer modest class sizes (18-22 kids for Kindergarten through 2nd grade, 22-27 kids for 3rd-5th grade) across the district,

2. Continue to offer competitive pay to attract and retain excellent teachers and staff, and

3. Maintain our robust curriculum and programming at the middle and high school level.

I’m just one person but it’s my belief that compromising on these three priorities is a red line that we cannot cross.

I also believe that if we move forward with closures of one or two elementary schools, we as the entire school district and community will need to prioritize maintaining unity through the transition so that our kids and families that switch schools feel welcomed and supported into their new school community.

Thank you for your patience through this lengthy post, but I think it’s important that we all understand why we’re having this discussion now: it’s about our values as a community and what we want for the future of our school district.

Please join us next Monday (Sept. 22nd) at 6 pm at the Middle School, where we’ll continue the conversation with a focus on community members sharing their values and priorities.

https://www.hudsonraiders.org/potential-school-closures

Childcare will be provided, we hope you will join us. As always, please email me with questions or comments at [email protected]

Potential School Closures & Facility Planning - School District Of Hudson

04/15/2025

04/03/2025

Wow, what an experience. Thank you to everyone that supported me! I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Board for this incredible school system.

Congratulations to Maria Rudie for Hudson School Board and Gerlach For Hudson - I can’t wait to get to work with you and the rest of the Board.

A heartfelt thank you to Addison Filiatreaux for Hudson School Board, Lynn Robson and Joe Rivera for Hudson Schools, too. To the benefit of our community, all of us ran a spirited yet civil campaign that focused on the best path forward for our schools. We all have a lot to be proud of!

Thank you!

04/01/2025

Two voters, 3 future voters!

From my family to yours, thank you for sharing your perspectives with me, for listening to my reasons for running, and considering me for your vote for Hudson School Board.

We worked as hard as we could, with the support of so many of you. And regardless of outcome, I will continue to be involved in our beloved schools. Hudson is a really special place, and much of that starts in the classroom, the gym, the stage, the office, the playground.

Now get out there and VOTE! Polls close at 8 pm. 👍🏼

03/31/2025

Tomorrow is the day and the snow won't stop us - please vote Bryan Dahl for Hudson School Board!

This campaign has been a joy - I've talked to so many passionate and proud Hudson residents and am more confident than ever that I will bring value, stability and opportunity to our district.

I promise to work to fully fund public schools, support teachers, and help ensure every Hudson kid gets a quality public education in our exceptional river town. Go Raiders!

03/26/2025

Early voting is underway, and the election is 6 days away! Find all your voting options here: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/

Voting in school board elections is a vital way to help shape our education system and represent community needs. The school board influences educational quality, budget control, community engagement and students' future.

I believe I can bring a valuable perspective to the board - I hope you have seen examples of how I will do that throughout the past few months. If elected, I will always prioritize accountability to our community, ensuring my decisions align with our collective best interests.

So, as we approach the finish line of my campaign, please cast a vote for Bryan Dahl and tell your local friends and family to do the same. But most importantly, vote. Engaging in local elections is our civic duty!

03/23/2025

Thank you to my friend and mentor, Paul Moen, for the guidance and support! You are the epitome of a community volunteer and leader.

Please vote Bryan Dahl for Hudson School Board on April 1st!

03/23/2025

While knocking on doors today, I had the privilege of meeting someone that served on the board 40 years ago. Our conversation about the importance of our Hudson schools reaffirmed my commitment to serving on the school board—fostering curiosity and innovation in our students, collaborating with teachers and community members, and doing everything I can to support the next generation.

Related, I’m so grateful for our Hudson Area Library, Phipps Center for the Arts and so many of our local area businesses. My wife and kids have been spending a lot of time downtown while I door knock in and around Hudson on the weekends- we are so lucky to have such a vibrant, supported community. And it’s all interconnected: strong communities, strong schools, strong local economy. We’re in this together 💫

03/19/2025

I received another organizational endorsement that represents what I stand for. The Greater West Central Area Labor Council represents union workers across our area and works “with non-profits, unions, educators, governmental agencies, elected officials, job training organizations, apprenticeship programs, cooperatives, and businesses in order to elevate the moral, intellectual, and social conditions of our members, their families, and their dependents in the interest of a higher standard of citizenship.” I couldn’t say it any better myself. This sentiment represents the values of our community and I look forward to doing my part as a school board member!

Also pictured below: My aged-to-perfection 30-year-old Hudson t-shirt, that is hanging on by a thread. Hudson pride:)

03/17/2025