School Board Candidate Forum - October 12, 2015
Monday, October 12, 2015
School board candidate introductions
All for All mission attainability
Achievement gap strategies
Teacher recruitment and retention
Birth to Pre-K educational focus
Strategic plan implementation
Policy development and barrier removal
Budgetary oversight and prioritization
Personalized learning and student engagement
Parental and community involvement
Decision-making criteria for resource allocation
Process and transparency in board governance
Notable Quotes (3)
As a community we should find that unacceptable.
Process matters and the process through which a board makes a decision impacts how it's going to be received in the community.
All for all it's as simple as what it says it's meaning all of our students needs no matter where they're at and what it doesn't mean is all the same.
People (7)
Grew up in Edina, corporate attorney, parent of three Highlands Elementary students.
Corporate attorney, advocate for tree preservation and historic preservation.
Former nonprofit board experience, 8 years on current board, focused on financial health and strategic planning.
Former military officer, pilot, background in mental health reform and education policy.
Former advertising professional, board member for four years, parent in the district.
Incumbent board member, former finance committee member, sports coach.
Manages time constraints for the candidate forum using colored cards.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- School Board Candidate Forum, Morning
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Legislation to protect trees during local development projects.