-How will you open up the decision-making process so the public can
know in advance the questions coming up and have some time to comment
before the vote is taken on the issue at hand?
-What is your position on social promotion?
-How important do you believe getting the teachers a new contract is?
-Will you vote to extend Michael Harding's contract when it comes up
for vote again?
-Do you support the Strategic Plan
-Do you believe the size of the administration is too big or OK?
-Did you support the two new school building projects?
-How would you try to build bridges between the community and MCAS
that have been burnt, for example the girls basketball academy.
-Do you believe no pass/no play should be extended to the middle and
elementary schools?
-Have you researched the new bus routes being added, and do you support them?
While I will have to gather more information before making a final conclusion, based upon my limited information, Harding's contract should not be renewed.
Also, I do believe that there are too many administrators in the school system.
I want to encourage interested parties to contribute input to matters that come before the school board. Michigan City has a lot of bright people and they need to be heard because they could have good ideas on how to resolve some of the problems that exist in MCAS today. I am not certain how the input could be obtained, but possibly a website or email address where folks can send it to. Also, conversations via phone or meetings may be a method that could be considered.
I want voters to know that I will not be intimidated or bribed by anyone and I have NO HIDDEN AGENDAS. My sole purpose for having my name placed on the ballot is to improve the MCAS.
I believe that all students should have text books to use outside of the classroom. That is more important than building new buildings. It is not a room a student sits in that is important. It is the activity going on in the room that is important.
I am not familiar with all facets of the school board. However, I am a quick study and will apply my God-given abilities to see that the school system runs in a most efficient manner and makes learning its first priority.
I do not profess to have all the answers to the problems that exist in the MCAS, however, I do know that something MUST BE DONE to improve our school system. The future of Michigan City is dependent upon that.
I will use my knowledge, experience and integrity to act in accordance with the best interests of all parties involved.
I know that what I've written does not address all your questions. However, I do believe it gives voters a good idea about my character; the kind of person I am and that information should enable them to make an intelligent decision when voting for school board candidates.
Thanks for giving me an opportunity to make my voice heard.