Accusations made at school board meeting

CLINTONVILLE – Glen Drew Lundt, president of the Clintonville School Board, who was not re-elected to the board in the April 7 Clintonville School Board election, and Laurie Vollrath, who was elected to the school board, both spoke during the public comments portion of the April 13 Clintonville Board of Education meeting.
Lundt addressed those in attendance about the recently concluded school board election.
“I just want to say a few words, as many of you know I did not get reelected, and I just want to take a moment to say my appreciation and set some of the record straight,” Lundt said to begin his remarks.
He said the district and community “has been dragged through the controversy, but when questions are asked and the facts don’t add up, controversy is the result. I tried but I could not stop the bullying on the board and in our schools.”
Lundt claimed the school board culture has often been “sit down and shut up or else, and too often that type of behavior has been tolerated, defended, or rewarded.”

“And I want to be clear, in my view, these investigations, allegations, and demonstrations were simply an attempted character assassination against me,” Lundt continued.
Accusations against the Clintonville Police Department regarding a police report was cited by Lundt, as he claimed the original police investigation in April 2025 was originated by board member Mark Zachow and newly elected board member Laurie Vollrath.
“And included pressure placed on others to provide statements that were not truthful,” Lundt claimed. “Instead of coming together to support the police officers who continue to work hard for us, it divided our community and damaged trust.”
Lundt also claimed that Vollrath has “repeatedly written and said things, but then denied she said or deleted her own comments and other comments that don’t align with what she wanted.”
It was also claimed by Lundt that board policies allowed “a single board member to authorize spending in excess of $25,000 on one investigation. Somehow that was deemed that that was my fault.”
“I’m putting this on the record as well, that board member was Kris Strauman,” Lundt said. “She did not consult the full board during the process and proceeded with an investigation that took months and ended in opinions.”
He added, “Taxpayers have funded too many decisions without a vote, without full context, and without a full meaningful voice. Regardless of being surrounded by all of this negativity, I didn’t waver. I asked the hard questions. I demanded respect and accountability. …In my judgement, people who swore to serve and protect, who took an oath to put students first, and hired to lead our district have abused their roles, allowing students to struggle, enabling chaos and bullying, and spending money without proper accountability.”
Lundt claimed that with him not on the board anymore, he is concerned “there won’t be urgency to fix our failing budget. Without change, students will have fewer opportunities, teachers will be offered less than they’re worth, the daycare will continue costing hundreds of thousands of dollars each year, and realistic success will remain out of reach.”

Vollrath comments
Vollrath, who was elected to the board in the Spring Election, also addressed those in attendance.

“People say, pray and let God handle it, and that’s what I did,” Vollrath said to begin her comments. “Lots and lots of prayers, and to say that the last three months wasn’t overwhelming, stressful, would be an understatement. I’ve been lied about, and my character has been attacked several times by other candidates, mainly Drew Lundt and Jason Moder.”
Vollrath said she chose not to fight back and not to defend herself.
“And more importantly, not to attack anyone’s character because that would go against my morals and my ethics,” Vollrath said. “I’m honored that the Clintonville School District has chosen me to take a seat on the board of education. They voted for morals, ethics, and smalltown values. It is time for a positive change and it’s time for this board to start working together to do what’s best for our students, staff, and our community.”