On Tuesday, February 20, parents, community members and taxpayers in the West Bend School District will be voting on a very important educational and financial decision. The outcome of the primary school board election that day will determine who will go to the general election to represent your voice on the school board.
I made the decision to run for the West Bend school board because I wish to invest in the families and the future of our local schoolchildren by representing constituents in the West Bend School District that desire the very best educational opportunities in their community. I am running as a true conservative.
Education is a passion of mine. My husband and I home-schooled our children during part of their education and were very involved while they attended the West Bend Public Schools. On a personal note, I am also a lifelong learner, having finished my nursing degree just 3 years ago.
I believe schools are about teaching, which should be given the highest regard when making our commitment to excellence. Consequently, teaching should be about facts, not feelings.
School curriculum and education in general is selective and not comprehensive; there is not time enough to teach everything that could be taught. Recent policy changes have made the Board more relevant in decisions about curriculum. I would love to dive into this issue and make positive changes for the families and kids we serve. I believe curriculum choices should take the values of the community into consideration. I have talked to many parents who find this approach refreshing.
Additionally, my husband and I pay plenty of taxes for our schools. I believe those dollars need frugal oversight.
I have been attending school board meetings regularly and have twice been on the Human Growth and Development Committee. I currently sit on the Citizen Facilities Advisory Committee for the school district.
My values are conservative and I believe they reflect the values of the majority of residents in the school district. I am available to talk if you have any questions.
I am a true conservative and would appreciate your vote on February 20.
