WHY ARE WE RUNNING FOR BOE?
Because every child matters.
Read below to see more about the educational issues that are priorities for each candidate.
JOANNA WALSH
MICHAEL BALZANO
Focus on Culture & Climate
School Start Times
- To prioritize mental health and well-being of students and staff
- To ensure every student is seen, supported, challenged and celebrated
- To improve teacher and staff retention
- The evidence is clear: later start times lead to better focus, grades, and health for students
Responsible Investment in Education
Technology
- To deliver a robust academic and extra-curricular experience for every student
- Focus on budgeting with a long-term lens:
- explore rising costs of transportation
- encourage efficient use of outside resources
- develop thoughtful facility planning
- Must always look to the future as technology rapidly changes how we work, communicate, and learn
- Integrate technology into classrooms and supporting enrichment programs gives our students the skills they need for their future careers
Enhance Communications
Arts, Sports and Enrichment Programs
- Strengthen the connections between our schools, families, and the wider community
- Simplify methods for parents to stay informed on district news, events and issues
- Build on existing relationships nurtured with parents, teachers and administrators over the past three years
- An excellent education is about more than just textbooks and tests
- Students should be empowered to explore their passions and develop essential life skills
