Senator Eric Wimberger, a Republican representing Wisconsin’s 2nd Senate district, used his social media platform on November 5, 2025, to raise concerns about the Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) handling of teacher misconduct cases and the absence of State Superintendent Jill Underly at a legislative hearing.
In a post made on November 5, Wimberger stated: “Today, I’ll lead the Audit Committee in questioning DPI leadership after an investigation revealed DPI fails to properly track teachers accused of grooming or sexual misconduct. The public – especially our students – deserve to know Wisconsin’s schools are safe from predators.”
He also shared a link for the public to watch the proceedings live: “Watch here: https://t.co/7xvroePCUk” in a separate post on November 5.
Later that day, Wimberger commented on State Superintendent Jill Underly’s absence from the committee hearing. He wrote: “Jill Underly failed to appear and answer questions on school financial reporting before the Audit Committee today, sending her deputies to do her job instead. What could be more important to our absent state superintendent than addressing the Department’s shortcomings in their”
Wimberger was elected to represent Wisconsin’s 2nd Senate district in 2025, succeeding Robert Cowles. His recent statements come amid heightened scrutiny over how educational authorities handle allegations of teacher misconduct and transparency within school financial reporting processes.
