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School DirectorSchool directors govern the school district. They set policy, establish curricula, adopt a budget, and determine the tax rate necessary to support it. They select the superintendent and approve appointments of staff. About half the board is elected every at each municipal election. They serve part-time and are not paid for their work.Term: 2 or 4 years.

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    Paige M Brookins
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    Shantel Hector
    (Dem)

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    Nick Philippides
    (Dem)

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    Yajaira Stone
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

1. What skills, knowledge, and experience do you have to help you be an effective School Director?

2. Why are you running for School Director?

3. What do you see as the top 3 challenges facing School Boards? And how do you think the School Board should respond?

4. Do we need our schools to better prepare students with life skills for young adulthood – cooking, financial literacy, civic engagement, household problem solving, self reliance? And if so, how could the schools accomplish this?

5. What is the place for Emerging Technologies (including AI & Zoom-type) in the classroom?

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Education, Experience Bachelor of Science in Management and Finance, Masters Business Administration, Ph.D. in Community Leadership
Qualifications Incumbent Seeking Re-election, 18+ years Director of youth drug prevention program, 17+ years work experience in Higher Education, Community Advocate & Change Agent
I am currently serving on the school board for a 4 year term. I have leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills, which make me an effective School Director.
To continue impacting our students and the community at large.
Financial Resources, Teacher Shortage, Collaboration. The board must be transparent, professional and lead with integrity as decisions are made that impact the local education system.
Yes, incorporate life skills for young adulthoods into the curriculum
Emergent Technologies should compliment the in-class teaching and course work to overall enhance the educational experience for the students.
Education, Experience High School Diploma, Medical Assistant Certificate
Qualifications Woman of honor and respect, strong willed about the future of the children, mother of 3
Facebook http://Shantel Hector
Campaign Phone 9178322094
Not only am I a mother of 3, I am a Parent Volunteer and part of the PTO. I show up to Board meetings and district events because of the interest I have in learning more and the desire to help in a positive way. I am involved in my community, I see and speak to a lot of parents, and school staff, and community. Most importantly, the children that do know me, respect, trust, and admire me.
I am running for School director to help bring change in a positive way. My goal is to help bridge the gap between students, parents, school staff, and our community.
The top 3 challenges I would say, first academically. Our reading and math skills need more attention. The school board should respond by, coming up with new and fresh ideas to help keep children engaged. Second, safety and well being of our children. Many of us have life happening to us and only God knows the challenges some people and children are facing. Some counseling and resources can be provided for the parents, too. Last, respect and integrity. We can lead by example.
Absolutely! The schools can better prepare students with life skills by providing these classes. Cooking, independent living, parenting, and more. Although it wasn't in Reading, I took some of these electives in High School.
Technology is great and much needed. I believe though, our first computer is our brain. I like that the schools are keeping up with the latest things, but I believe it'll be helpful if we allow our students to exercise their brain, too.
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