Renee Buist

President

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Originally From
​Oostburg, WI

Family
​Married to Keith, with three kids: Maria, grade 8; Caleb, grade 6; Josie, grade 4

Hobbies/Interests
Garment sewing and reading

What excites me about RCS
I get excited about the opportunity to be partners with the excellent teachers at RCS in working on the development of my children - their intellectual, social, physical and spiritual development. I am grateful for the way that Christian education allows us to view children as whole persons with a place and a role in God's kingdom.
 
What excites me about being a member of the RCS Board
I am thankful for the way that God has used RCS to bless my family.  Being a board member has provided me with an opportunity to respond out of that gratitude. It is humbling and exciting to be invited to be a part of what God is doing at RCS!

Matt VanBuren

Vice President

Originally From
Waupun, WI

Family
​I am married to my wife, Paula for 11 years. We have four children all in their younger years of life. Two children attend RCS (3rd grade and 5K) and two will be in a few years.

Hobbies/Interests
I enjoy spending time with family and watching the Badgers, Brewers or Packers when they’re on and going to games when possible. I also enjoy studying history. The History Channel and American Heroes Channel are on a lot in our household.

What is your relationship with RCS?
Two of my children attend and multiple family members are former RCS graduates. My wife and I both graduated from RCS in 1995.

What excites me about RCS
It’s having an opportunity in my own backyard to send my children to a school where they are being taught Christian principles by God fearing people. I can also rest assured that they are receiving a an education that gives them an opportunity to grow in Him and in their spiritual walk. 
 
What excites me about being a member of the RCS Board
I am excited to have the opportunity to be an active part of my children’s education. It’s also a great opportunity to connect more deeply with the people who are helping to mold and shape my kids in their education.

Wendy Dykstra

Treasurer

Originally From
Friesland, WI

Family
​My husband Neil and I have 2 daughters.  Reagan is 5 and in Kindergarten, Riley is 2. 

Hobbies/Interests
I enjoy spending time with family and friends.  Our family enjoys boating, water sports, and spending time outdoors.

What is your relationship with RCS?
​I attended RCS for grade school and CWC for high school.  

What excites me about RCS
RCS' mission is to provide Christian education and training to help students recognize the authority of Christ in every area of life.  Teachers are passionate about Christ and our children are taught all subjects with a Christ-centered focus.  
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What excites me about being a member of the RCS Board
The Board provides an opportunity to serve and connect with other members, parents, and teachers to support the school to continue to provide quality, Christian education and look at opportunities for growth. 

Ben Slager

Secretary

Originally From
Africa, by way of missionary parents.

Family
Kim and I have 4 beautiful kids. Jackson, Lili, Jeremiah and Sam.

Hobbies/Interests
Hanging out with the family, camping, paddling, and strategy games

What is your relationship with RCS?
Jackson and Lili are blessed to attend RCS, and Jeremiah and Sam are future students.

What excites me about RCS
Having God at the center of school and my kids having friends who love Jesus.
 
What excites me about being a member of the RCS Board
God told me to.  The board is a great group to serve with. They are a team that supports each other and focuses on solutions. I am excited to add to that.

Betty Eisenga

Originally From
Randolph, WI

Family
​My husband, Jim, and I have been married for over 40 years.  I am the branch manager of National Exchange Bank  in Randolph .  Jim works in a factory as a break press operator in Mayville.   We have four children and nine grandchildren.  Our oldest son, Ben, and family live in Sunnyside, WA.  Our youngest son, Tim, and family live in Zuni, NM.  Our daughter, Melissa, and family live close by in Waupun, and our son, Matt, lives in Randolph.  

Hobbies/Interests
​Spending time with family and friends is a priority to me.  I also enjoy traveling, gardening, cooking, and reading.

What is your relationship with RCS?
​Our family has a long history with RCS as my mother, my husbands' father, Jim and I, and all our children are RCS graduates.  Regretfully, our grandchildren do not live nearby to  attend RCS, but I am very pleased that they are all receiving a Christ centered education elsewhere.  Our four children are all graduates of a Christian high school and Christian colleges.  I am a firm believer that the only right choice for children's education is one that is founded on Christian principals.

What excites me about RCS
I am excited that RCS continues to offer Christ centered education based on the Truth of God's Word to families in Randolph and the surrounding communities.  Although I have not been directly involved in the school for many years, I hear very positive things from current parents and grandparents of the high quality education the children are receiving.  RCS is blessed to have a staff of outstanding teachers and support staff who love the Lord and love the children they work with every day. 
 
What excites me about being a member of the RCS Board
​Having a  board that is comprised of members  of both parents and others who are supporters of RCS may be beneficial in looking at situations and making decisions from a blend of different perspectives.  

Mike Hoffman

Originally From
Randolph, WI

Family
​My wife is Rachel and have 3 kids at RCS Emma in 6th, Taylor in 4th and Troy in 4K

Hobbies/Interests
​I enjoy sports along with coaching which Rachel and I coach the RCS girls basketball team along with helping coach Taylors club basketball team. I also love hunting. I work at Sams Well Drilling and also am a cash crop farmer on the side.

What is your relationship with RCS?
​I have grown up in Christian education my whole life. I went to RCS through 8th grade and then to CWC for high school. My wife Rachel also went to CWC from Kindergarten all the way through high school.

What excites me about RCS
​I love the Christian atmosphere at RCS. All the families know each other and are an extended family to everyone there. RCS has a very special place in my heart.
 
What excites me about being a member of the RCS Board
​RCS is a special place for me so anything I can do help the school thrive and become a better place I will do. I'm excited to get to know the people that are currently on the board a little bit better and together try to make RCS the best school we can for our kids.

John Reuter

Originally From
Beaver Dam

Family
My wife and I have 4 grown children.

Hobbies/Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family as well on outdoor activities.

What is your relationship with RCS?
My four children and wife are all graduates of RCS.

What excites me about RCS
I have seen first hand the positive experience a Christ centered education provides. RCS is blessed with an outstanding staff that educates in a caring Christian atmosphere.
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What excites me about being a member of the RCS Board
RCS has a long rich heritage having touched many lives. I want to work to ensure that we continue to provide a quality Christian education into the future.

Jason Stiemsma

Family
Spouse - Tanya, 2 children: Tyler and Kylah 

Originally From
Randolph, WI

Hobbies/Interests
Kids' sporting events and hunting

What is your relationship with RCS?
Graduated from RCS

What excites me about RCS
Great teachers who really care about  our kids in school and out.
 
What excites me about being a member of the RCS Board
​Trying to make the school better for the present and future