School Issues that are Important to Me

Providing students across the district the opportunities they need to excel in school and in life and to meet the challenges of the 21st century

• equity - consider the needs of every child
• relevant and coordinated technology

Utilizing the human, physical and financial resources available in this district to their fullest potential

• expand partnerships with nonprofit organizations and businesses
• increase our capacity to use volunteers

Engaging in long-term planning in the areas of curriculum, staffing, facilities and finances

• be proactive rather than reactive
• plan for maintenance and update of facilities

Exploring innovative methods of teaching and learning including:

• magnet schools
• vocational centers
• foreign language or arts centers
• year-round schools
• Montessori education

Public Forums

In the next two weeks there will be four public school board candidate forums. I hope you are able to take advantage of at least one of these opportunities to learn more about the candidates.

Monday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hills Community Center

    Hosted by Coalition for a Greater Hills Community

Thursday, September 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Iowa City Public Library

    Hosted by the ICEA and Press-Citizen

Tuesday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. at City High Opstad Auditorium

    Focused on curriculum and funding

    Hosted by DPO

Thursday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. at West High Auditorium

    Focused on redistricting

    Hosted by DPO

September 13 is just over two weeks away. You can vote NOW Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Johnson County Auditor's Office, 913 S. Dubuque St. Or you can request an absentee ballot by mail using the form found here.

School Issues that are Important to Me

• Providing students across the district the opportunities they need to excel in school and in life and to meet the challenges of the 21st century
• Utilizing the human, physical and financial resources available in this district to their fullest potential
• Engaging in long-term planning in the areas of curriculum, staffing, facilities and finances
• Exploring innovative methods of teaching and learning

The Iowa City Community School District is fortunate. We have good schools with wonderful students, parents, teachers and administrators. I would like to see this district make the best use of its human, physical and financial resources to maintain our high quality of education and make it even better. I believe the development of a long-term vision and plan would help provide a focus and a framework to assist with this process. I am a passionate advocate for all children and I would bring to the board my years of experience as a parent, a school volunteer and an educator. 


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