School District 428
Aaron Emerson 
Lori Reneau 
Chris Umphres
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Personal Biography
My wife, Hillary (Neeland) Emerson, have been married for over 13 years. We have three young children in elementary school. For the past five years we’ve lived and been active in the Great Bend community.
I’ve spent most of my career in the banking industry, starting off as a teller while in college and now a vice president at a local bank. Prior to that I was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army and did two tours overseas.
Education
Bachelors in Economics, University of Kansas; various industry certificates
Community/Public Service
Great Bend Zoological Society, Board Member; Great Bend Noon Lions Club, Treasurer; Barton County Young Professionals, Steering Committee; Flatlander Half-Marathon Planning Committee; regular blood donor
Mailing Address
2614 16th St
Great Bend, KS 67530
Great Bend, KS 67530
CampaignPhone
785-550-5640
What do you feel USD 428 should do to help the increasing number of students dealing with mental health issues?
We should make parents and caregivers aware of the resources available, both within the district and community. We should also ensure the district has adequate support staff to support those students needing help, and train teachers to recognize the symptoms. Additionally, we should educate and encourage students to look out for one another and reduce the stigma of seeking help.
Are you in favor of USD 428 providing preschool for all students and moving 6th graders to the middle school? Explain.
Of course, reaching children early through preschool will help better prepare them for their school careers and increase their chance for success. The current middle school curriculum and the changing demands of sixth grade make these students ready to learn at a higher level.
Do you support allowing private and home-schooled students to participate in USD 428 activities, i.e. sports, etc.? Explain.
Yes, provided they are qualified both in the activity and academically, and they pay the same fees as public school students.
Do you believe that evolution or creationism should be taught in public schools in Kansas? Explain your answer.
I believe we should nurture an inquisitive mind, and teach our children to always seek the truth regardless if it’s what they want to hear. As an education system, we should give students the tools to observe and investigate nature without telling them what they have to find.
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I am married to Kenny Reneau and we have been married for 25 years. We have two sons. The oldest is 20 and graduated from GBHS and our youngest is 17 and a Junior at GBHS. We are active members of the First Christian Church in Great Bend, KS. I am employed by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and have been for almost 25 years. I am running for my 2nd term on the USD 428 school board. I truly have enjoyed my first term and learned so much and hope to continue for another 4 years.
Campaign Address
3113 Stone
Great Bend, KS
Great Bend, KS
Campaign Phone
(620) 786-5260
Campaign Email
klke@cox.net
Education
High school diploma from Chaparral High School, Anthony, Kansas. Associates degree from Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas.
Community/Public Service
First Christian Church Board and USD 428 School Board member.
Mailing Address
3113 Stone
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Great Bend, KS 67530
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Great Bend, KS 67530
CampaignPhone
620-786-5260
What do you feel USD 428 should do to help the increasing number of students dealing with mental health issues?
We need to hire more school psychologist to help identify students dealing with mental health issues. I feel our teachers who see the students everyday also need to have some sort of training on how to spot students that are struggling with issues so they can be referred on for help from the school psychologist. I also feel that our district needs to make our families and students aware of resources that are available.
Are you in favor of USD 428 providing preschool for all students and moving 6th graders to the middle school? Explain.
Yes and yes. I think with today's changing world the more kids can learn the better off they will be so if we are able to provide preschool for all students in our district it will help them in the long run. As far as moving the 6th grade to the middle school, I think it is a great idea. Students in the 6th grade are so much more advanced now days and moving them out of the grade school and spending 3 years in middle school will help them transition to high school.
Do you support allowing private and home-schooled students to participate in USD 428 activities, i.e. sports, etc.? Explain.
I believe students that are in private or home schools have a right to participate in school activities, but there should be some sort of fee for the activity/sport for the students and they must be eligible in other classes to be able to participate in USD 428 activities.
Do you believe that evolution or creationism should be taught in public schools in Kansas? Explain your answer.
I think it should be taught but then let each student decide for themselves how they feel and believe.
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Are you in favor of USD 428 providing preschool for all students and moving 6th graders to the middle school? Explain.
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Do you support allowing private and home-schooled students to participate in USD 428 activities, i.e. sports, etc.? Explain.
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Do you believe that evolution or creationism should be taught in public schools in Kansas? Explain your answer.
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What do you feel USD 428 should do to help the increasing number of students dealing with mental health issues?
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Are you in favor of USD 428 providing preschool for all students and moving 6th graders to the middle school? Explain.
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Do you support allowing private and home-schooled students to participate in USD 428 activities, i.e. sports, etc.? Explain.
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Do you believe that evolution or creationism should be taught in public schools in Kansas? Explain your answer.
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