Mindy Farmer for Perry School Board

11/10/2023

Good afternoon! If you have one of my signs in your yard, I am working on collecting them by the end of the weekend. Thanks so much for your support!

11/08/2023

Congratulations to our three newly elected Perry School Board members! I truly enjoyed the opportunity to run for office and connect with people throughout the community. Thank you to everyone who supported me. This was a terrific experience and I'm excited to see our new School Board work together to accomplish great things in our district.

11/07/2023

Today is the day! I'd love to serve Perry as a member of the Perry School Board and would appreciate your vote.

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11/06/2023

Tomorrow is voting day! I wanted to share my opening statement from the Candidate Forum a few weeks back and encourage the Perry Community to get out and vote!

I started calling Perry “home” in 2014. As a mom with four kids ranging from ages 1 to 9, I came here hoping to find community. Tonight, as a mom of four kids ranging from ages 9 to 17, I’m hoping to serve the community I found.

My name is Mindy Farmer and I am running for Perry School Board because as a parent, public librarian, and educator, I am passionate about literacy, education, and community. I know what it’s like to be a new mom navigating an unfamiliar, sometimes daunting school system. I’ve wrestled with homework, 504 plans, and bullying. I’ve celebrated as my kids have crossed finish lines, sung their hearts out at delightfully off-tune choir concerts, and finally figured out that tricky math concept. As a teacher and substitute, I’ve also experienced some of the many joys and challenges of working in Kindergarten classes all the way to college classes. I know what it’s like to feel supported by the school system and I understand how it feels to advocate for improvement.

And I’ve learned through all of this that communication, compassion, and collaboration are all essential for continuing to grow and improve our community schools. As a school board member, I will champion a district culture of collaboration, shared responsibility, and respect. I will advocate for a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment for all students and teachers. When you select your next Perry School Board members, I encourage you to choose Mindy Farmer as one of your representatives.

11/03/2023

Get ready to vote on Tuesday by finding your Perry voting location.

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10/31/2023

I loved seeing this in the Perry High School Office today!

10/28/2023

Yonas is an excellent leader and example for his team and community. His dedication to his family and team is so admirable. I especially loved this qoute:
"My parents always taught me, treat everyone the way you want to be treated,” Andemichael said. “It’s like giving back. I always wanted to help people.”

Perry cross country runner Yonas Andemichael was willing to quit the team to help take care of his family. On Saturday he'll run in the state meet.

10/24/2023

Thanks to the editors of the Bluejay Bulletin for these awesome updates!

10/20/2023

Sincere thanks to Raccoon Valley Radio and The Perry Economic Development Board for hosting last night's School Board Candidate Forum at the Hotel Pattee. Thank you, also, to those who attended in person, listened via radio, and viewed online. I enjoyed getting to know the other candidates and the opportunity to share my passion, ideas, and commitment with the community. I also shared a printed brochure with some information about myself. I'm going to post it here as jpgs for anyone who would like to take a look (and save some trees). We have a terrific group of candidates and I encourage you to learn more about each one and cast your vote on November 7th!

10/18/2023

Candidate Profile: Mindy Farmer for PCSD School Board
https://theperrynews.com/candidate-profile-mindy-farmer-for-pcsd-school-board/

10/15/2023

Congratulations, Perry!

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