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West Salem School District Board Member Choose 1

The school board is the legislative body of a school district. The school board adopts the annual school district budget and a strategic plan that includes district goals, initiatives and projects. They are also responsible for policies regarding student learning, curriculum, instruction and assessment, parents and community, and personnel. Voters elect board members to represent their district for a three-year term in nonpartisan elections. There are no term limits.

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Bob Gollnick (N)

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What in your occupational and community background qualifies you for this elective office?

Candidate has not yet responded.

What issues(s) particularly motivates you to serve on the school board?

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Are there additional steps your district should take to effectively recruit and retain an outstanding and diverse workforce?

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With fewer local journalists dedicated to covering education issues, what do you see as your role in advocacy with the community?

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What are the most important budget issues facing your school district? And what are your ideas for addressing them?

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Matt Knebes (N)

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Education High School
Community Involvement Help coach youth sports

What in your occupational and community background qualifies you for this elective office?

Project manager for road construction company. I grew up in West Salem and have a great appreciation for raising a family in a small community. I feel my 23 yrs in construction can help with navigating facility concerns.

What issues(s) particularly motivates you to serve on the school board?

To make sure our youth have the tools to succeed after school.

Are there additional steps your district should take to effectively recruit and retain an outstanding and diverse workforce?

I think they have done a great job. With having 3 kids in the school district I have been pleased with the staff that support our kids.

With fewer local journalists dedicated to covering education issues, what do you see as your role in advocacy with the community?

I think the school news letter is very good sorce of information. But am open to suggestions from the community.

What are the most important budget issues facing your school district? And what are your ideas for addressing them?

I am not familiar with any particular issue.

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Caitlin Wilson (N)

Biographical Information

What in your occupational and community background qualifies you for this elective office?

Candidate has not yet responded.

What issues(s) particularly motivates you to serve on the school board?

Candidate has not yet responded.

Are there additional steps your district should take to effectively recruit and retain an outstanding and diverse workforce?

Candidate has not yet responded.

With fewer local journalists dedicated to covering education issues, what do you see as your role in advocacy with the community?

Candidate has not yet responded.

What are the most important budget issues facing your school district? And what are your ideas for addressing them?

Candidate has not yet responded.