That referendum passed in 1998. Along with the success of the referendums, Kunes also is pleased that he was appointed by State Superintendent John Benson to serve on the high school graduation test committee. The board agreed Monday to appoint Kunes to continue representing the district on that committee. Kunes will leave behind the challenges of keeping up with the growing district in a time when revenue caps are making budgets across the state tighter. Some tough decisions will have to be made, but the focus has to be on education.
Education comes first, and that's where the dollars have to come first.
Kunes said there is a good school board in place to make those decisions. They need to focus on education and watch for the quicksand of special interests. With the end of his school board service, he will have more time for his job and his family. He and his have wife, Barb, have two grown children and three grandchildren. He also serves on the Holmen Lutheran Church Council.