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Informed Decisions - Community Connections
Informed Decisions
As a District 41 Board member, I will respectfully question the administration and regularly engage the community so that I am able to make the most informed decisions possible.
My background in research, experience with Lincoln PTA, PTA Council, 41 Forward, and frequent attendance at Board of Education meetings since May 2017 have prepared me well.
My guiding principles for district decision-making are...
Student Focused
Students at the heart of all decisions
Data Driven
Informed decisions supported by data and valid analysis
Fiscally Sound
Ensure long-term fiscal sustainability
Community Connections
As a D41 Board Member, I will positively represent the district throughout the community.
Engage
Open communication with all D41 stakeholders
Trust & Verify
Respect intentions, explore evidence within context
Celebrate
Recognize strengths and expertise with gratitude
Flexible Thinking
Governing by making student-focused, data-driven, and fiscally sustainable decisions, reached through respectful engagement with stakeholders is my goal. It requires flexible thinking, active listening, thoughtful reflection, and applying what I learn.
Once on the board, I expect to gain additional information and perspectives that may augment my thinking. In the past, I have advocated for:
- Continued Board Development, particularly related to governance and the use of data in decision-making
- Establishing a Data Advisory Committee for the community to collaborate with staff on meaningful district-level metrics
- Supporting professional development for staff
- Improved projections for opportunities to accelerate learning and meet emerging needs
- Creating a plan to eventually provide Full Day Kindergarten
- Increasing flexibility of future boards by allowing district revenue to increase by inflation via the full levy