Laura Wingler

Communication & Community Engagement

Families should have easy access to district information and meaningful opportunities to participate. I will continue advocating for continued transparency, accessible information, and flexible ways for our community to stay engaged.

Fiscal Responsibility

Rising costs and changing state funding continue to put pressure on Manchester's budget. While the district has a record of positive QSAC scores and 28 years of excellence in financial reporting and managing the budget documented by independent audits, I want to see that pattern continue. I believe in asking difficult questions, advocating for fair funding, continuing to send letters to our legislators, and finding sustainable solutions that respect taxpayers while protecting the staff, services, and opportunities our students need.

Career & College Readiness

Students should graduate prepared for whatever comes next. I support expanding career pathways, vocational opportunities, AP, Early College and Dual Enrollment, and other programs that prepare students for college and careers.

Enrichment, Activities & Athletics

Students deserve opportunities beyond the classroom. I support preserving and expanding art, music, STEM, athletics, clubs, field trips, and other programs that help students discover their strengths and feel connected to their schools.

Special Education & Student Support

This is one of the areas I am most passionate about. I believe every student deserves meaningful access to an education that allows them to learn, grow, and reach their potential. That includes appropriate services and accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans and addressing academic, language, and other barriers affecting students receiving Title I and Title III services.

This is also personal to me. As a parent of children with learning differences, I understand these systems from both sides of the Board table. I know how important it is for families to feel heard and how much the right support can affect a child's educational experience.

I strongly value the work of our special education teachers, paraprofessionals, RBTs, school psychologists, counselors, interventionists, and other specialists. I support appropriate staffing, professional development, academic and behavioral supports, and continued opportunities for specialized training. 

As a Board member, my role is to ask informed questions, evaluate recommendations, consider the needs of all students, and make decisions as one member of the Board. My goal is not simply to meet minimum requirements, but to support policies, programs, and resources that give every student a meaningful opportunity to succeed. 

Mental Health & Trauma-Informed Practices

Academic success requires supporting the whole student. I support strong mental health, behavioral, and social-emotional services and ensuring our schools have qualified professionals to respond to students' individual needs.