The Crisis No One's Talking About: Why the 2025 Crestwood School Board Election Actually Matters

by Christopher Madden

Something big is coming to the Crestwood School District—and no, it’s not a new curriculum or a stadium upgrade.

There’s a lawsuit on the table, legal tension already boiling under the surface, and a major leadership shakeup in motion. Quietly, but officially, the school board has already voted to hire outside legal counsel—because their own solicitor had a conflict of interest.

That should tell you everything.

And yet, most residents don’t even know this election is happening.

On Tuesday, November 4th, voters in Mountain Top and surrounding areas will decide who gets to manage the fallout—and rebuild trust, strategy, and direction for Crestwood.

This isn’t just about schools. It’s about power, transparency, and your tax dollars. It’s about who shows up when things go sideways.

🧨 The Lawsuit That Could Reshape the District

Here’s what we know:

There is an active lawsuit against the district (the details are sealed for now).
The current solicitor has already recused himself, and the board voted to bring in outside legal counsel.
What’s coming could implicate financial decisions, executive oversight, or administrative conduct—no one’s saying much, but the writing is on the wall.

If you think this is just business as usual, it’s not.
Whoever takes office in November will be handed the fallout.

That means this election isn’t about planning the future—it’s about containing a crisis.

🗳️ Four Open Seats = A New Majority

This is not a typical “a few seats flip” kind of election. Four out of nine school board seats are up for grabs.

That’s enough to create a new voting majority.
That’s enough to change:

Who gets hired or fired
How the legal situation is handled
Whether the public ever gets full transparency
How nearly $50 million in tax-funded operating budget is managed in 2025 and beyond

Two current board members were voted out earlier this year. Two more chose not to run again. The result? Voters are about to hand the keys to someone entirely new.

💡 So Why Should You Care?

Even if you don’t have kids in the district, here’s why this matters:

School taxes make up a huge portion of your property tax bill.
The strength of local schools directly affects your home’s value.
And financial mismanagement or lawsuits have a way of driving both of those in the wrong direction.

What happens in the district boardroom doesn’t stay there—it shows up on your tax bill, your home equity, and your community’s reputation.

👀 Meet the 5 Candidates Fighting for 4 Seats

Here’s who’s stepping up—each with different ideas about what should come next:

Candidate	Main Focus
Jill McGovern-Koptcho	Wants transparency, better staff/admin communication, fiscal responsibility
Justin Mirilovich	Focused on class sizes, facilities, and supporting arts/music
Michael Namey	Advocates for long-term financial strategy, paired with Nanci
Nanci Romanyshyn	Focused on cutting admin bloat, classroom reinvestment
Thomas Stavitzski	Prioritizes safety, youth sports access, and an end to nepotism

One of these five won’t make the cut. But all of them will have to deal with what’s coming.

This isn’t about slogans anymore.
It’s about crisis response.

🗂️ When Turnout is Low, Control is Easy

Here’s the scary part: most people don’t vote in local elections like this, and when good people stay home, the most organized group wins by default.

That’s how you get backroom deals, weak oversight, and more headlines that start with “Crestwood faces backlash over…”

Don’t give your vote away to apathy. Especially not this year.

✅ What You Can Do Right Now

You don’t need to memorize every board policy.
But if you care about:

The value of your home
The direction of your school taxes
And the integrity of your community’s leadership

Then show up and vote on Tuesday, November 4th.

Read the candidates.
Know the stakes.
And bring one neighbor with you.

📞 Want to Know What This Could Mean for Your Property?

If you’re in Mountain Top or anywhere in Crestwood’s tax base, this lawsuit and board shift could ripple into your home value, future tax rates, and timing strategies if you’re buying or selling.

I track this stuff so my clients don’t have to.

Want the real breakdown?
📩 Send me a message with your ZIP code or street and I’ll send you a free local property impact report—no fluff, no pressure.