St. Joseph Penn-Harris-Madison School Board, Penn
School board members oversee the governance of the public school district. They establish policies, adopt the district budget, hire and evaluate the superintendent, and make decisions affecting curriculum, facilities, finances, and long-term planning. Board members represent the interests of students, families, staff, and the community while ensuring the district complies with state and federal laws.
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Jen Smoker
(Rep)
What made you decide to run for school board? What experience and skills would make you an effective member of the school board?
What do you see as the district's most important challenge, and how would you address it?
What role should parents, students, and community members play in district decision-making?
How should the board balance its time and attention between social/cultural issues and academics?
Do you agree with the new state law allowing school board candidates to list a party affiliation? What influenced your decision to list one or not?
With Indiana law decreasing property tax revenue most districts will receive, what budget items do you support prioritizing? What areas are most ripe for cuts?
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