School Board Candidate Forum - 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
Full Document Analysis
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)
Lea EvaCorporate AttorneyGrew up in Edina, corporate attorney, parent of three Highlands Elementary students.
Grew up in Edina, corporate attorney, parent of three Highlands Elementary students.
Claudia CarrVice Chair of Edina Planning CommissionCorporate attorney, advocate for tree preservation and historic preservation.
1 quote
Corporate attorney, advocate for tree preservation and historic preservation.
“What's really needed are leadership skills, critical thinking, the dedication and hard work and quite important equally as important is common sense.”
Describing necessary qualifications for a school board member.
Kathy ZellaIncumbent School Board MemberFormer nonprofit board experience, 8 years on current board, focused on financial health and strategic planning.
Former nonprofit board experience, 8 years on current board, focused on financial health and strategic planning.
Amir GarbyPublic Policy Graduate/TeacherFormer military officer, pilot, background in mental health reform and education policy.
1 quote
Former military officer, pilot, background in mental health reform and education policy.
“The purpose of education is to empower a child to dream to have the skills to achieve that dream and the confidence to believe they can achieve that dream.”
Defining the core purpose of education.
Sarah PatoffIncumbent School Board MemberFormer advertising professional, board member for four years, parent in the district.
Former advertising professional, board member for four years, parent in the district.
Lenny Wallen FreemanAttorneyIncumbent board member, former finance committee member, sports coach.
1 quote
Incumbent board member, former finance committee member, sports coach.
“What we want within the district is somebody who can analyze the information that's provided ask pertinent questions and provide constructive input.”
Defining his role and value as a board member.
Christina GleasonTimekeeperManages time constraints for the candidate forum using colored cards.
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.