School Board Hopefuls Detail Backgrounds and Priorities in Opening Statements
Prospective North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District board members introduced themselves and outlined their initial perspectives at a recent candidate forum.
Four individuals seeking positions on the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 board presented their opening statements during a candidate forum on January 28, 2025. Hosted by the Roseville Area League of Women Voters, the event provided an initial opportunity for Brittany Labour, Caleb Anderson, Veronica McFarland, and Nina Potter to share their backgrounds and preliminary visions for the district.
Candidates focused on personal connections to the district and their relevant experiences. Brittany Labour, a lifelong resident of Oakdale, highlighted her deep roots within the community. She spoke about her educational journey through District 622 schools, having attended Eagle Point Elementary, Sky View Middle, and Tartan High School. Labour also emphasized her current parental involvement, noting that her middle child is enrolled in the Spanish immersion program at Castle Elementary.
Growing up in Oakdale, attending Eagle Point, Sky View, and Tartan, and now having my middle child in Spanish immersion at Castle Elementary, truly grounds my commitment to this district.
Caleb Anderson, a resident of Maplewood, also articulated his personal and professional ties to the district. He shared that his oldest daughter currently attends Tartan High School, demonstrating his family's direct engagement with the district's high school programs. Anderson's professional background includes teaching preschool at Woodbury Lutheran, and he mentioned his Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSO) experience and alumni association with Century College, indicating a broader educational perspective.
As a Maplewood resident, my own daughter attends Tartan High School, and my background includes teaching preschool at Woodbury Lutheran and my association with Century College.
Other Topics from This Document
Top 3 Priorities If Elected
Position on Upcoming Operating Levy Referendum ($800 additional funding per student)
Delivering Inclusion for Marginalized Communities
Families Opting Out of Curricula/Reading Materials/Discussions on Controversial Issues
Principles for Financial Decisions with Constrained Resources
School Safety Measures in Response to Tragic Shootings
Balancing Student Health (Immunizations) with Parental Decisions
Preparing Students for a Future with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
School District Support for Students/Families during ICE Activity (Operation Metro Surge)
Strategies to Engage Parents, Students, and Community Members in District Decisions
Position on Breadth of Book Choices in School Libraries and Classroom Reading Lists
Position on Cell Phones in Schools
Actions to Reduce Absenteeism in School
Strategies to Improve Student Performance in Math and Sciences
Impact of 2023 Read Act (Science of Reading Curriculum)
Support for State Constitutional Amendment (Permanent School Fund)
Why Voters Should Choose Each Candidate
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