11/01/2023
Last month I had a privilege to participate in a debate at BMC. We were given the questions in advance and I had the opportunity to share my research and ideas that night.
This week I will share some of the key questions that I was asked and answered for anyone that was not able to attend!
Do you have any ideas/plans that would be for the school?
As I have served on the board of education here for the past years, I have learned what the community wants from the school. I was part of helping a group of school parents, the town highway department, and school team work together by bringing everyone together to work out a plan that works for everyone. I believe the only way to get things done is have all parties involved work together, hear each other, and go forward with a solution. The town highway and school work together by communicating when weather is going to be a problem. They help plan for delays, early dismissals, and when roads will be cleared. I will keep that open communication going as a town supervisor as well.
As I have learned in the past few months unfortunately, I will have to resign from being on the school board if the town elects me in November. I will even if elected still play a role in the school. Before I was elected to be on the board, I was actively involved in the BMRT, Brushton Moira Resource Team, focus team, and represented parents in IEP meetings. I have changed policies before I was a board member. That will not change in the future. I have confirmed with the school superintendent if I resign from board that I will in fact be able to go back to acting as a parent rep for committees I was involved in before and a few more if needed. I believe having a parent voice in the school is a huge asset for our teachers, admin team, and students. I also can’t see why having me as a town supervisor will not only help to bridge another gap from community to school but also enhance what each team needs.
I currently serve on the safety committee at the school and I believe there is a gap between town and school when it comes to school safety plan and I hope to stay on this committee and be a voice for the town in this area. I would love to be a part of getting our youth involved in local volunteer opportunities. By giving information to the school for possible participation in volunteering in the local fire department, food pantry, and any community service opportunities. I want to encourage the youth in our community to serve so when they become adults, they want to move back to their hometown and raise their families here. I want the teachers in our school to want to live in our town and be a part of it.