Jim Smith- Forest Lake School Board Candidate
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Support for high levels of student learning
School district financing strategies
Research-based learning and career path programs
Curriculum alignment to state standards
Science of reading instructional approach
Infrastructure maintenance including sports venues and transportation
Areas of Interest (4)
- Ranger team platform promotes continuity of existing district policies and 'solution-based' leadership.
- Candidate highlights Forest Lake's proactive adoption of the 'science of reading' curriculum ahead of state mandates.
- Infrastructure challenges in a 'far-flung' district remain a key focus for incumbent board members.
- Strategic focus on balancing advanced career/college pathways with fiscal responsibility.
Notable Quotes (2)
To move forward we must avoid the contentious political battle that are raging around education and find ways of working together.
Political climateCalling for unity within the school board.
The state of Minnesota has embraced the science of reading but forest lake has already been on this path for a few years.
Science of ReadingDiscussing curriculum development.
People (4)
Jim SmithCandidateRunning for Forest Lake School board on the Ranger team; focused on learning and financial solutions.
1 quote
Running for Forest Lake School board on the Ranger team; focused on learning and financial solutions.
“The first is to support high levels of learning for all students the second is how to pay for it.”
Defining the two primary issues for the school board.
Rob RafhaelSchool Board MemberCurrent board member and member of the Ranger team.
Current board member and member of the Ranger team.
Gail Th AngSchool Board MemberCurrent board member and member of the Ranger team.
Current board member and member of the Ranger team.
Julie CorkerSchool Board MemberCurrent board member and member of the Ranger team.
Current board member and member of the Ranger team.
Places Mentioned
Forest Lake