Name
Renee Kraft
Education / Experience
2024 Macomb County Elementary Teacher of the Year. Renée is a retired elementary teacher from South Lake Schools where she served 24 years in South Lake’s Teachers’ Union, including roles as Secretary/Treasurer, Public Relations Chair, and a Building Representative. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership – Principalship from Saginaw Valley State University and attended Eastern Michigan University for her Elementary Teaching degree..
Phone
(586)215-4712
I am a proud retired public school teacher and tireless advocate for families, students, and teachers bringing my firsthand experience from the classroom. My focus is on school safety, preserving and improving the quality of education, and being a support system for the Chippewa Valley Schools families, teachers, staff, and administrators. I’m a retired teacher, but first and foremost, I am a proud mother to two successful Chippewa Valley Schools graduates. My husband is also an educator, and we chose CVS for our two daughters, preschool through high school, knowing Chippewa Valley Schools’ mission “inspiring and empowering learners to achieve a lifetime of success”. I am motivated to keep our students and staff safe, and I want to protect the dignity of our students and their families as well as be a listening ear to make sure they are heard. I want to provide the best education as our children prepare for a future that is unknown. I want to help CVS to remain an exceptional district.
Advancing school safety, quality curriculum choices that help all our students to be successful beyond the classroom and supporting the entire Chippewa Valley Schools staff. From my experiences in education, I feel that if I am elected, I have the knowledge necessary to work with the other School Board members to make the right financial decisions, and advocate for our students, staff and community when it comes to making the right decisions. I want to be a sounding board for the students, families and staff of Chippewa Valley Schools.
In 2018 CVS approved their “Safe Schools Strong Schools” bond and as an informed CVS parent, I was very aware of how important these upgrades would ensure that school safety remains a top priority in CVS. These improvements included security cameras, emergency alert stations in every building, school guard glass was installed, and all perimeter doors remained locked with secured entrances in all buildings. As CVS looks toward another bond proposal, I am certain that upgrades will continue to happen to continue to secure the schools. Staff members are trained in emergency response protocols and CVS has a District Crisis Coordinating Team and a highly skilled professional staff ready to assist any student or family in need of intervention.
Yes, I do think Chippewa Valley Schools provides all students opportunities for a successful path post high school graduation. CVS offers Career Technical Education (CTE) programs at both Chippewa Valley High School and Dakota High School. Some programs are only taught at one of the high schools, but that does not limit the CTE program to only those high school students. These programs are designed to prepare students for a broad range of employment and post-secondary educational opportunities. Extended information on the CTE programs can be found on the Chippewa Valley Schools website with a list of all programs including Automotive Technology, Construction Trades, and Culinary Arts, just to name a few.
Name
Terry Prince
Phone
586-231-5186
I’m running for the Chippewa Valley Schools Board of Education because I care about the future of our students, our schools, and our community.
As a parent with children in the district, I have a personal investment in ensuring every student receives a quality education and that our teachers and staff have the resources they need to succeed.
Our district faces important challenges, including declining enrollment, building utilization, student proficiency, and difficult financial decisions ahead.
After a 25-year career in auditing and government financial management, I believe I can bring a valuable perspective to the Board. I want to help ensure our resources are prioritized wisely and that we fund education from the bottom up—starting with the classroom.
Ultimately, I’m running because strong schools build strong communities, and I want to use my experience to help make the best decisions for our students, families, and taxpayers.
Chippewa Valley Schools faces several important challenges, including improving student proficiency, declining enrollment, changing demographics, building utilization, and responsible financial management.
If elected, I would focus on the fundamentals: putting student achievement first and ensuring teachers and staff have the resources they need to succeed. I believe education should be funded from the bottom up, starting with the classroom.
Declining enrollment may require difficult decisions about district boundaries and facilities. Those decisions must be based on data, long-term planning, and sound financial analysis. With 25 years of experience in auditing and government financial management, I would bring a valuable financial perspe
School safety must always be a top priority. While Chippewa Valley Schools has safety procedures in place, I believe those plans should be continually reviewed and updated as new threats and challenges emerge.
If elected, I would work to ensure every building has appropriate safety measures, staff receive adequate training, and emergency procedures are regularly practiced and evaluated.
I would also support continued collaboration with law enforcement, first responders, staff, parents, and the community to identify potential gaps. School safety requires ongoing attention, communication, and preparation. Every student and staff member deserves to feel safe and secure at school.
Generally, yes. I believe Chippewa Valley Schools offers students a variety of opportunities for career exploration, technical training, and preparation for careers that do not require a traditional four-year college degree.
College is an excellent path for many students, but it is not the right path for everyone. Our schools should recognize and support different career goals, including skilled trades, technical fields, apprenticeships, certifications, and direct entry into the workforce.
I would continue to support the and expand these opportunities when possible, while working with local businesses, trade organizations, and career training programs to ensure students are aware of the options available to them.
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